January Favorites 2015!
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- New year, new favorites!
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QUESTION OF THE MONTH:
Do you think you should actively seek change, or should it just come naturally?
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HAIR:
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BODY/SKINCARE:
- Kiehl’s Lavender Whipped Body Butter
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MAKEUP:
- Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide
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- MAC Select Moisturecover Concealer
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- Hourglass Ambient Blush Palette
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- EOS Visibly Soft Lip Balm in Vanilla Mint
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NAILS:
- Nails Inc. Gel Effect Polish in Porchester Square
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FASHION:
- Vans Hi Top Leather Sneakers
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TV/MOVIE:
- Transparent on Amazon
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MUSIC:
- Classical Music
FOOD:
- Compartes Chocolate- California Love
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MOMENT/PLACE:
- Bart’s Books in Ojai
ARTICLE:
- Darling Magazine, “In One Place At One Time”
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BOOK:
- Bad Feminist by Roxanne Gay
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YES! I love Porchester Square! And I agree...somewhere in the middle of seeking change and letting it happen naturally. You're a wise woman.
Essie! Omg, I love your videos!!!
Omg Essie! That's weird to come across someone I subscribed to in another person i subscribed to's comments I feel lucky😂 I you both!!
Estée just so you know you make me smile😊 every time watch you
Mahalo from Hawaii 🌺
Essie, have quite an effective review style on products! TH-camr "Queen of Sheba" did a recent Sephora haul and it seemed like she bought the entire Tarte line (not kidding) and said you were her influence 😊
INGRID. You are such a beautiful soul and I love that about you. I loved this video and how you spoke intelligently about things that matter to you - beyond just makeup (which of course is something we both love!) but encouraging others to grow and read and form opinions. I just wanted to say that and send you love and hugs
Love you both so stinkin' much!!! 👏💕💕
Awe that was so sweet ☺️☺️
I love her nd u too
Love you both 💕
I LOVE U BOTH
Hey Ingrid! I'm also a full time youtuber and I'm actually going through the same thing you are. I'm going to be 25 in a couple months. My heart still feels like a kid and a huge part of me doesn't want to grow up and let the number of my years define how I behave. I feel like I don't exactly know where I belong because I still feel like I'm 22! The years make me feel like I need to act differently now and "be more responsible"-- that I should have my life figured out and know what I want in the next 5 years since 30 is coming alot closer than I would've ever imagined. It's really comforting to be able to talk about this and relate to you. I'll be assuming this but I'm hoping (since I love your videos) that you'll continue to be a content creator here on TH-cam. My dream has always been to do what I love the most and that's making YT videos (I've been so blessed to have grown so much within my channel this past year and now I can do this full time.) But so many loved ones are telling me that I need to think about the future and what I do here isn't forever. I understand their reasonings.. which makes me even more confused. Hopefully, you may be able to touch upon this topic in the future! I can't wait to keep up with you and grow with you this coming year. So much love and support for you, Ingrid! Feel free to be a creeper and stalk me anytime hahahah
Hi Ingrid! I'm 26 and still in this transitional phase. I work as an adult figure in a school, but am only a few years older than most of the students! I think change is a never ending thing that we all have to look at and deal with. For example, my fiancé and I got engaged in October 2013, we wanted to wait a while before we got married, between October 2013 and now I've: lost my job, got a new job, lost my grandmother, moved into an apartment, and got a kitten! All of this while planning a wedding... which isn't until May of this year. Change is tough, and it's all about how you work with it- I think you can make change happen and sometimes you're going to be blindsided by it. Set your positive intentions and give them to the universe (or whatever higher power you believe in), make sure you ask for help whether it's your mom or close friend, confide in someone! That's helped me through- lots of times. Be honest with yourself and you'll be fine! As always whenever you need anything I'm sure the viewers will be here to help you!
I loved your answer, we are kinds in the same page (also 26 and working at school where my students seem to see me as an older sister rather than a teacher) and yes, since 2013 things changed A LOT, but also found confidence and guide withing my own therapist, she is being wonderful, soooo to addition of your comment, if somebody out there feels alone or trap during hardcore changes in your life, eres always somebody willing to at least, listen. So glad you and your fiancee are getting through all that :) hope u both are really happy. Thanks for sharing!
Um i have a question ! My boyfriend of 7 years has turned 26 4 months ago his life started to change alot and lots of bad things started happening and its affecting him very badly hes been getting bitter and depressed though he is an amazing person so loving and kind hearted, it has really affected our relationship and we might be ending it any time soon please tell me what i can do to change this, i thought you might be able to help! Sorry !
Ranim El Assaad
oh wow well im not an expert or anything but i wasnt expecting the 25-change of life but it did happen. Talk, like really talk between you and dont push him but explain to him that theres always somebody to talk. :o hope it does get better.
i'm not a dedicated fan to this channel but I really appreciate this video. It's nice to see a video in the "beauty" community that has so much depth, intelligence, and genuinely good advice.
Ingrid Nilsen I just want to thank you because without you I would have never made a TH-cam channel and now I’m about to hit a Milestone!
OMG LOVE U AND UR DAD I SUBBED
I'm definitely the kind of person who is always afraid of change. I like routine, I'm a homebody, I rarely take risks and I'm always in my comfort zone. But changes happen, and it could be a good or a bad thing, and to me it should happen naturally. Like you said, changes should not be forced. UNLESS you are unhappy. In that case, I think change is something that can possibly help a lot. I'm not the kind of person to seek change in my life, but there are times where you just have to do it in order to grow as a person.
Loved your comment! And I agree with you. Change is great to force if you NEED it. Lately I've been forcing myself to change my life because of how unhappy I've been with myself.
The fact is that you're just realizing that you're growing up, and it scares you. But realize that those who have been with you since the beginning are growing up with you. It's okay to have more mature content mixed in with the fun stuff or even move in a different direction with your channel.
Just take the plunge and enjoy the ride.
Ingrid, I really appreciate the fact that you're bringing a chance for discussion into your videos! How cool! I'm 22 and in the middle of my senior year in college. I just finished my last semester of classes and I start full time student teaching in two days! Talk about change! Ive always considered myself to be a pretty easy going, adaptable person and for the most part, I've loved change and new experiences. But for some reason...I'm terrified. I'm not ready to graduate in 3 months and move away from all the friends I've made, and I'm definitely not ready to enter into the "real world". Just like what you were talking about, I feel like a kid but I'm expected to be an adult!!! Soo so scared. I know change is a good thing and I look forward to see what's yet to come (such as moving to a new place and getting my first big girl job!) all of the changes that we go through are important to the changes that we will face in the future and so on. It's a scary world out there but change is definitely good for us! I love the adventure of it!
Thanks for letting me get that off my chest,
💜Erin
Daniella9658 Faking it? Wow that sounds good to me!:)
Daniella, thank you for the helpful advice! To be honest, I feel like that's how we all go through life! With the whole "fake it till ya make it" mentality. It's really true. And I don't believe it makes us as people fake but helps us to adapt until we get things "just right"! That's how we learn!! It's also important to own the fact that we don't necessarily HAVE to to have it all together and just admit that life is a little messy but we're not alone! Thank you for this little reminder! :)
Hope you had a nice first day at work :)
Ingrid, I have been watching for more than 5 years now (wow!), and it has been such a blessing watching you grow as a young woman. It's been such a journey, and we are all touched by you one way or another. Over the past 5 years, I've seen you deal with love, heartbreak, haters, and awesome new adventures. The way you take everything in stride is an inspiration for everyone!
That being said, change is such a scary and wonderful thing! As someone who has gone through their fair share of transitions, with many more to come, it is different every time. Sometimes, change just sort of happens, and you have to be OK with it. Sometimes, you have to seek out the change. I've experienced both, and both come with their own set of challenges and opportunities. I personally believe that if you want to change your situation, then you should go after it! Otherwise, outside forces may never change what you want.
I gotta say. This is my favorite Favorites video you have ever done, and out of all the ones I have ever watched. Instead of focusing on things such as makeup or clothes you focused on things that truly matters in the world. This video hit home for me in a couple of different ways. I struggle with the fear of feeling left out, missing out, being alone, or however you want to say it. Over the years I have gotten SO much better with it and now hardly ever feel like I'm being left out of things. Because of I went through in middle school and parts of high school I go out of my way to make sure that others aren't feeling that - because I can tell you that that is one of the worst things to feel. I just wanted to thank you for bringing up a topic that isn't readily talked about. I also want to thank you for being so weird, beautiful, and awesome with me and for being a distraction from college homework! Love you, Ingrid! You are doing so much good in this world of darkness, never forget that.
PS........I would love love love to do a video with you about life and things that matter in our lives because I feel like we could and will relate with so many things! I feel we are near the same person ;)
I LOVE the discussion Ingrid, it's great for you to share the experiences that you are going through xx
Hi Ingrid!
Thank you for your video, I love the new format. It is smart and real. The talking makes it so much more interesting and powerful. I respect you for being innovative and embracing this changing phase. It reflects in your videos and I love it.
I see this tendency a lot on youtube. Girls realize that the beauty aspect of their channel is not that important as they grow and evolve. Many youtubers post videos where they express the need to be true to themselves and to share what they love. At some point it might have been beauty but people change and like other things. Which is interesting is how their audiences react. People become so much more supportive because they feel closer to the person they're watching. They are able to set up a trust relationship. Videos become more personal (in terms of sharing feelings not sharing private life) and people can relate. In my opinion, we can say people are successful when they accept who they truly are. (not matter the number of subscribers, followers, likes...)
Change is about getting closer to your true self, whether you have to force it or you let it come to you. It doesn't matter how you do it or your neighbor does it, we all are going to experiencing differently anyway. What's important it's not to be scared because in the end it's for the best.
Thanks for reading if you had the courage to go through the whole think!
Have fun doing what you love, that's all that matters!
Love
Julia
"Change is about getting closer to your true self, whether you have to force it or you let it come to you."
...couldn't have said it better. CEstLaVie1005 Would you mind if I turned this into a quote graphic/image?
MustBeWrackspurts Sure go ahead, I'd love to see it when it's done =)
CEstLaVie1005 MustBeWrackspurts Would you consider letting me see the final result also? I'd really appreciate it! Thank you. :)
You never fail to amaze me... I have been watching your videos since the beginning and I can tell how much you have grown and how much passion, effort and good you try to put out there for the world to see, for us to see. The world of TH-cam and internet would be a much better place if there were more human beings like you, so kind. Change is good, you never know what life will throw at you an being strong enough to make a change in your life and make it a better place for yourself and people around you, but some changes will come knocking at our door without asking and all we can do is welcome them in and try to make best of what ever they bring. Thank you Ingrid for being you.
Ingrid I obviously didn't ever know your dad, but I think he would be exceedingly proud of the person you are. You bring such light to the world around you and it doesn't go unnoticed
It's interesting that you bring up experiencing transitions in this time in your life. I completely understand how you feel. I am 21 (which is still young), yet it's that time when a person is no longer considered a child, and considered more as an adult. I speak to my friends pretty often about this and what I have noticed is that many of them are not actively living in the present. I am not perfect by no means and it is hard to always live in the moment, yet I find that many people around me are always looking ahead or behind. Someone might say, in order to get on my path to success and happiness, I need to have "this career" or "have a relationship" or get "this internship." Instead of focusing on making themselves happy and content in this very moment and appreciating life, they loose sight of time. Just the other day, I saw from a distance a young boy get struck by a car. I do not know the intensity of the accident, however, he could not move and ambulances came to help. He could have left with minor injuries, or could have left with life-threatening injuries. The accident left me feeling struck in the sense that life moves so fast and changes in the blink of an instant. Life is so unpredictable and that can be scary and also can be beautiful. For myself, I strive to seek change and find happiness in the moments because they provide me with purpose and direction. I agree with you Ingrid, change happens naturally, but you also have to go after change in order to see it and experience it more. At the end of the day, life constantly evolves and brings new ideas and experiences, and it is important to appreciate and value these moments because of how unpredictable life is.
This comment was so lovely to read. Also, very relatable :)
So inspiring. I'm in the same moment that you describe, and this really struck me. Thanks for that!
That literally describes my life right now. I am 21 also and it seems like everyone around me expects me to have a job, a relationship, a career and so many other things that can sometimes be overwhelming. But thanks for reminding me that i need to focus on me and my happiness.
I really appreciate your perspective on living in the present. I'm 22 and going through a lot of the things you/Ingrid talk about. I'm realizing that I've just been waiting 'for life to start' by first paying off student loans, living on my own, getting a 'career', but in the process haven't been doing anything to make myself happy/fulfilled right now.
***** I'm glad it touched you in some way. Wishing you a warm and happy new year! XO
I actually really love that you are asking us as viewers what our opinions are. Much like you talk about, I feel like I don't have a voice at this time in my life. I'm 17 and yes I'm getting older but it is sort of an awkward phase because adults expect so much from you (for example: graduating, starting college, getting a job) yet they still look at you as someone who is too young to really express valid opinions. Anyways, the subject of change is one I'm passionate about. I'm home schooled and because of this I live in seclusion for the most part. My mom is a single parent so we kind of just do everything together and tend to avoid spending too much time with friends as we are both introverts. I'm going through the motions and I'm waiting for a natural change to occur. However, sometimes you just have to push yourself though because even though natural change is healthy, forcing change is just as good. When people grow into their habits they feel comfortable. Too comfortable. I think that it is fine to feel comfortable in certain aspects of life but you have to put yourself out of that comfort zone in order to grow as a person. Taking risks (safe risks, not near-death experience risks) is one of the most important things that parents should be teaching their kids. Otherwise we will all just continue to live in our little bubbles and important paths that need to be crossed will never intercept.
I'm a chocolate addict so thank you for the suggestion!
Anne!!!! ♥
To be honest I don't particularly enjoy monthly favorites videos, I find them entairtaining but nothing too important. You just made this video one of the most valuable lessons I learnt today, it never occurred me when I started watching this that it would leave me with so many things to think about, feeling so inspired once again. That's why I love you Ingrid. And to answer your question, in me natural change seems to never come and forced change just doesn't work too well. I'm still struggling
Hi Ingrid, I don't know if you are going to read this buuuuut I just wanted to write (even though I never leave comments because I think no one is going to answer) but you really touched me with this video.
I follow you since the beginning of my youtube obsession and I'm always waiting for your videos to appear in my subscriptions box, because I love you, and I love how you embrace and accept yourself, how you show your weirdness (that, let me tell you that I don't think you are weird, because out there, there are a lot of people like that, included myself, that we are not ashamed of what we love).
I wanted to write you because I'm in that middle section of life too, that nothing seems to fit, you are not sure if you're an adult or a kid, even though your personal circumstances force you to grow up or not, the middle twenties are kind of terrifying. About the change, I think that it's good to seek it, to want to become a different person or kinda grow up your personality, there are times in our lives when we stop and look at our self and think, whom I became without realizing it? Why I changed to this, when I liked how I was? In that cases to try to recover yourself by seeking change sometimes is necessary. Although the change may come naturally too and maybe it would come to smash you down and rebuild you or you'll be changing in a more progressive way.
It is in the way it is, change (in general, avoid extremely cases) is good for everyone.
Let me apologize for my bad English but I'm from Barcelona and English is not a native language for me.
Ok now i'm gonna stop writing cause this is ludicrously long.
Just stick to the things you are ok with, be yourself and embrace the change.
Love you, Ingrid :)
Loved what you wrote because every single word is totally true :) Good luck and love from Germany!
lizuchis0912 :) Thanks! Good luck and love to you too from Barcelona
***** Oh and by the way your English is amazing :D
I love you whatever things u said was very true lots of love from india
Fareeha Khan :D Oooh thanks! Love from Barcelona!
I agree, somewhere in the middle... I think it's important to be open to change. I really think sometimes we all need to take a step back and just think about if we're happy or not. In the end that's really what counts.
Totally agree with you!
Ingrid, I can tell you were emotional throughout this video. I think we could all tell you were on the verge of crying the entire time. I appreciate your courage to talk about important subjects and open up about your experiences, its very refreshing and touching compared to the heavily corrupted media that we are exposed to everyday and truly inspires me as a person. As much as I love and appreciate seeing this side of you, hopefully the next discussion/favorites video won't be so.... somber. (I think you were just nervous, but don't forget, we love happy/bubbly/bright Ingrid too!) Anyways, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! You are making a very positive imprint on the world that no one can ever take away from you!!!! xoxox Katie
It just made me kinda sad to see that you were pushing through some heavy emotions and putting on a "happy face" during the rest of the favorites video like when talking about makeup and especially at the end when your voice got shaky and were holding back tears... i just don't know I normally feel happy and positive after watching your videos and I missed that this time.
i have to say im starting to like your videos less and less, i feel that you are just putting in plugs for new products, is that shampoo/conditioner really your favorite or did you just put in the video for the sake of having more material (or because you have some wort of deal with the company) I am skeptical, but ya just my observations but i was happy to see all your other favorites its very obvious when you actually REALLY like something
I definitely spoke to early ingrid and I apologize for being a harsh critic but after watching the full video I guess my observations made sense. You clearly are going through change and I would answer the question about change but I think you answered pretty well. The only thing I can add is that I feel god (or whatever higher power you may believe in) presents us with situations for a reason, change serves a purpose, whether its to teach you a lesson, to prevent you from doing something bad or to bring positivity in the world, change is a part of progression and we must not be scared of it but rather trust in god and in life, everything happens for a reason!
on another note I just want to say you are such an inspiration for me you are very intelligent and insightful and full of integrity and I admire it so much. The world needs more people like you! I think one thing to note is that you are in a position of power, you have a powerful voice that reaches many people and you can do alot with it. and while beauty is so freaking fun (i am very addicted to makeup/beauty videos) there are more important things in this world to discuss and to focus on than makeup/beauty/trends. Its a realization I have made recently but still struggle to accept. I think you are starting to realize it too and I think you should use your voice to share with the world whatever you feel is important. Even with all the articles/books you mentioned you brought up a lot of relevant and positive things todays society should be paying attention to but fails to because we are so obsessed with popularity and beauty. I think your knowledge, your experiences, your insight, etc can bring so much positivity and awareness to people and the world in general! I guess what I'm trying to say is don't be afraid to talk about things other than beauty and don't feel obligated to only talk about beauty, You can relay so many other positive messages about beauty and life that are not related to appearance. like you said do what you love even if its not popular. I wish you all the best ingrid!
sincerely,
A fan since day one :)
As a 17 year old, I have been wondering when I will stop trying to figure life out. Now I realized that we are constantly changing and our opinions and outlook on life will always change. Life is short, our time on earth is just a blink of an eye compared to the eternity we spend in heaven or hell. I just want to take life as it is and learn from my mistakes, but also prepare for the future. We need to stop living like we will live here forever.
About 7 years ago I moved to the US from Iraq. I didn't speak English at all and had nothing but a suitcase. I am 27 years old now and I am happy to say that I survived that massive change in my life that was forced by the circumstances of the country... I am now a successful civil engineer here in America and I have been sharing my adventures with the love of my life of four years :).
If you told me 7 years ago that I'd be living this life I would think that it's a story from a movie. Change can be amazing but oh so scary. Embrace it and just go with the flow. Work hard and love every minute and be grateful for the experience!
You are beautiful inside and out. We will all be here to support you no matter where you go!
"I shall bow down to you now. and I shall come back up with my Hourglass Ambeint Blush Palette.." WOW SMOOTH TRANSITION INGRID
Honestly Ingrid, this is the most real video you have ever made. I love the changes you have proposed to your favourites videos. I am in the exact same mind frame as you right now; mid-twenties, feeling grown up at the same time as feeling like a child. It is definitely an odd place to be with so many new emotions. Also, I very much agree with your opinion of "change" and feel that there are some changes that I need to make right now while also enjoying the present. Thank you for making this video, it was a great end a bad day :) xoxo
Change happens naturally from learning about life from others, or reaching out to books, or other influences. It's something that happens to every healthy, willing human being.. I'm happy to see your own personal growth shine through in your videos.
Your little talk about beeing in the moment & not thinking too much about the future, but just beeing where you are and enjoying the moment, was just what i needed right now. Thank you!❤️
Your channel is like a breath of fresh air. Definitely an inspiration to meand for my channel.
nice words hun,
you rock
Love your lipstick, such a beautiful shade
-A,x
Are you A? Please reveal yourself ;) #pll
Mandeville Sisters I just came back from your guys' channel! Just subbed
Reminds me of ppl
PLL*
Does her voice sound different in this video or is it just me??
I thought so too. Like nasally maybe? Lol
I was thinking the same thing! It sounds more "nasally" at times.
loch6301 Jessika Garcia Yeah!! I watched back her older videos and they weren't like that, idk if its something new or...?
I was about to comment the exact same thing!! lol
I sounded like she was about to cry throughout the whole video!!
I've been depressed for the past few weeks but I didnt know why. I just feel depressed. And when you talked about life transition, now I know why I've been acting like a robot. I'm 25 yrs old, btw. Thank you for sharing your thoughts/feelings, Ingrid. You inspire me the most :)
I think finding the balance between seeking change and letting it happen naturally is all a part of growing. I think that's what life is all about. We seek that balance of keeping things new, growing, improving on life, and not knowing what will happen next. I believe that life is about finding that happy medium for yourself. Whatever your happy medium may be, that's your journey. And most importantly, its all about being able to enjoy every aspect of change, whether good or bad, and embracing the life lessons. Thank you, Ingrid for posting this question and giving me your opinion. As I am a women (or girl... I still feel like a child too) in her mid-20s, its hard to what how to just BE everyday. I struggle with this all the time and its god to know I am not the only one. I love you and your videos! Please keep doing what you're doing!
"I was just creepin' and stalkin' and lurkin'" LOL I love Ingrid.
Good for you Ingrid for not feeling pressured to do what's "popular"! I love the direction you took this video in and I think it's great that you're choosing to expose your younger audience to some real life things, rather than just the materialistic. Also, yeah mid 20's is a weird time! Just be you and do what feels right girl :)
xx
Kaylee
I have have many changes. In my early twenties i find out that i am gay. It was really hard time for me because i knew that my parents would hate me. But mom didn't, dad haven't accepted me yet. I thought suicide few times and i cut myself few times. But i thought to myself that this wasn't the end of the world, that i am not only one and alone. Now i am happy that i can be myself finally. I have my heart broken few times, but every cloud has silver edge. :) I have few good friends and my little sister who support me no matter what. Now i am thinking going back to school and going forward in my life. I love my single life right now. I live whit my little sister, her dog and my cat Loki and i love my life and myself. I want to say to all that love your self just the way you are. You are beautiful, gay, strait, bi or transsexual you are you and beautiful.
You are amazing and beautiful just as you are ! Don't give up :)
Thank you. :) i will never give up. You are so sweet!
GOOD FOR YOU for coming out, that must have taken so much courage. No matter what other people think, it is so much better, in any situation, to admit to yourself and the world who you really are. You go, girl!
Thank you so much. :) I feel so happy to read your courageing words. :) Love you guys!!
LOVE MY LORD JESÚS HE ID UR SABVIOUR AND LOVES U WITH ALL HID LIFE AND HEART :)
You are an absolutely lovely human being, Ingrid. Your empathy and compassion for people never ceases to make me smile and hearing you talk about your struggles that are so, so similar to the ones I'm going through right now make me not feel so alone. And as for change, I agree that it's somewhere in between something sought after and something you let naturally occur, but like you said regarding being more present in life, its important to let change happen when the time is right rather than forcing it just because you're placed in an uncomfortable/difficult situation. I think that's something that everyone in our generation struggles with- just because things aren't bright and cheery, we want to run away and turn the page without fully grasping what's happening. Sure, it might be easier right at that moment to do so, but I think if you let yourself feel those emotions and process everything, you will be in a much clearer, content place when it is all over. Early/mid-twenties is the strangest time in life.. but don't worry, I'm right here with you! I don't have it all figured out yet either, but we'll work our way there.
Thanks for being my best internet friend!!! x
You are one of the smartest youtubers out there, if not the smartest. I've seen your videos for about 3 years and I've noticed how much you've changed, and I'm so happy for that because I think you changed for good. You have become my favorite beauty youtuber! Loved this video, keep going Ingrid, and remember, growing up is hard but beautiful and amazing at the same time.
watching this again after Ingrid came out makes me say that this video made more sense now. 😂
your hair is literally so cute omg
you're such an inspiration to my channel ingrid! :)
love you!
"I'm in a transitional stage and when I was younger I did things that I love, and now I do things that I love and that's ok. Even if others don't love it. Cause I am in my 20s and different events and people and things can affect your life."
Ummmm, ok Ingrid, talk about being vague. I get not wanting to share every detail of your life, but if you want to start a conversation about what you're going through at least give some context. Smh.
I don't know but I kind of get her because most of the time (at least for me) this sort of thoughts and feelings are really vague and I have actually felt the exact same way even though I'm not in my mid 20s.. But that's just me.. :)
I think you misunderstood, she said that when she was a kid she focused on doing things she enjoyed, not what other people enjoyed or expected her to do. Now she's starting to focus on doing things for herself and not paying attention to what others expect of her
Even though she was vague I think it's kind of self explanatory. In the last couple of months there's been some changes in her videos... she's started talking about feminism, writing, her views on plastic surgery, etc. I'm sure it has something to do with these things and just changing perspectives as you get older.
I agree ! At the end she thinks she shared something but we don't know what she meant ! :/
First of all, she does not have to give you any context, and just because she's a youtuber does not obligate her to disclose everything. And secondly, I don't think you understand. She was talking about how when she was a child and saying how she might have done things that she got teased for, but she didn't care because she loved doing those things, and she was relating it to the present by saying that she is going to continue to do that, but as an adult and not care what others think of her, even if what she likes now may not be popular to others. This relates to her channel in some aspect as she was saying in the video.
I love the way you just say what's truthful. You aren't afraid to say what you feel even if it might not be what people want to hear. You have a beautiful outlook on life and I absolutely love watching your videos. They make me want to be a better me. So, thank you, Ingrid. Truly.
I agree Ingrid! At 15, now, I had a thought about a month ago and said to myself I want to accept myself as a change and accept who I am, my skin and my interests so that's my natural thought and I am seeking this change in myself actively as well as naturally! I feel so much better as a person and I really appreciate you being an inspiration to help me do this 💕💕
I definitely agree that there should be a common medium. I've been thinking so much lately with how new year calls for new beginnings and this is the season of change. And yes that is true and my life right now is bearing witness of a lot of positive changes so far this year. And I see so many things lining up and moving in directions that normally I would have never thought possible. I think that ever since I started watching g TH-cam I see this community where people are constantly progressing in life and having a voice of setting goals and reaching for new and different things- that i have always wanted to be that way. And it made my whole way of thinking and the way I saw life because I always saw a way to make things better. Yes this is good especially following dreams and growing into Someone you always saw your self becoming. I may be rambling, but I think yes having a thought to make things better all the time can also be a burden of ur current situation. I just finished a class and we had to take a survey/test that asked questions that gave you answers on who you were as a person. We actually took many during the course of the class- and I answered honestly and a lot of my answers were relating to my everyday life during work and with personal relationships. And. My results when I shared with the class always put me in categories where my teacher said that I may not be happy. I always wanna change things and perfect things. And the last time I heard it...was the 5 time and at first I'm like.....no I'm happy and every time I'm like why does she keep saying that. And another teacher I had in another class said the same things of my results. And I had to take a step back and say....hey although I may seems happy I strive for perfection and that can be perceived as not being happy with myself at any given moment. So yes change is good and wanting to change is good but finding a medium of natural is good too. I think that what I and working on is really appreciating the positive changes that I am going through now! I am extremely Blessed with everything I have and am and am not going through. I think I am transitioning into a lot to where I have to slow down and really thank God for such a beautiful life and world that's possible. I wanna be able to see progress but not have to think I need to quickly hurry up and make changes measure up to those succeeding much farther and faster than myself. I always compared myself especially through social media, and although what is shared on the internet is just a highlight I always thought it was a life I needed to hurry up and get like. But I'm glad that I see life in a different light, because life is so to short to hurry up to get nowhere...even alone. I hope I didn't confuse you. I hope you catch my true meaning and words. I needed an outlet that I feel you may appreciate! Xoxox *****
Ingrid Nilsen
Wait.... your username isn't missglamorazzi anymore! I just noticed that! When did this happen, lol?!?!?!
LIKE A YEAR AGO AHAHAHA
hiheidz Seriously?! I watch every single video and I've never noticed that!!! I subconsciously noticed that it was different but I didn't really acknowledge it until now. HAHAHA 😂
It wasn't a year ago... It happened in December last year... So like 2 months ago!:)
Caroline Rheault Ooohhh, okay, that makes more sense! Thanks :)
Probably Oct/Nov last year :)
I saw you say on Facebook you had a new video up and had to stop everything to come on here and watch it! :D
Loge your videos!!!!!
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Ingrid, this is one of my favorite videos of yours. I too am right smack in the middle of my twenties and have struggled with figuring out where I am in life and where I fit in in this enormous world. Even though I don't typically comment on public videos, I thought that if there is one video I will ever comment on, this is it. I made a conscious and wonderful decision to marry my love at 23 and move away from my family in AZ to NM with him. The move alone was more of a change than I'd ever experienced and finding my way around Albuquerque while finding a job and a place to grow my career was a roller coaster. Within a year, we found out we were pregnant with our, now 1-year-old, daughter. To make this comment shorter, my life changed in a thousand different amazing ways within one year, and not all of those changes were planned. Therefore, change can be a beautiful thing when it works out just the way you planned it and then life can throw you the most precious curb ball that will become the most beautiful of all changes. I've learned to embrace it all with as much patience and love that I can give.
Ingrid, this video has really gotten straight to my heart. I'm in my second year of university right now and my friends are applying (and being accepted) for internships, whilst I'm becoming overwhelmed by the pressure, expectations and fear of what exists beyond education and in 'the real world'. Ultimately its been a self-serving downwards spiral, I don't want to think about it because then I realise how much I have to do, and if I don't think about it the work load becomes even greater. But, basically to get back to things, your point on striving towards change but also loving living in the now has really helped me with my mind set, and I now feel more capable to accomplish what I need to without pressurising myself or feeling guilty if I don't- and even if you don't read this, I'd like to thank you for that. You've allowed me to see that it's okay to not always feel like you've got your stuff together, and perhaps from 'chaos' beautiful things can happen. You've just become with this video my number one youtuber, lots of love xxxx
Classical music is very good for the brain! While you were getting teased, your brain was making progress! My mom would always put classical music every time when my siblings and I were little, and it is scientifically proven that people who listen to it have very great logical reasoning and are good at math! And it is true! My brother is very logical and great at math!!! :-D
It's been known to boost creativity as well! I listened to it while growing up too, but am not at all mathematically minded - the creative benefits explain my inclinations towards writing and theatre! :)
Ingrid,
I am also in my mid 20's well I'm closer to 30 then 20 haha. I am currently going through a weird period in my life. This May I was supposed to finally graduate from college and become an elementary school teacher. But the other day I got some bad news saying I had to take a break from school. Which meant I would not be able to graduate till December now, which also meant I have to live at home with my parents for another year and which also meant I wont be able to graduate in May with all my teaching friends. I never would of thought at the age of 27 I would still be in college, living at home and single. I took the week off to process everything that is going on in my life and realized everything happens for a reason. Even though this is not where I want to be career wise in my life this is what I'm supposed to be doing. I'm not giving up on my dreams of being an elementary school teacher I'm just going through a few bumps on the way.
Awww thanks Heather! I'm glad i'm not the only one.
It really breaks my heart that you are still choosing to purchase leather in this day and age. I have been a long time viewer 4+ years, sad to say I have to unsubscribe from your channel. I can't watch and support someone who can kill an animal to wear on their feet. That is just disgusting.
***** But it is that big of a deal. It's people like you that have destroyed this earth because killing an animal for a pair of sneakers apparently " isn't a big deal." Lol. Or taking a baby calf away from its mother mearly weeks old just so humans can eat gelatin(Jell-O, gummy candies, etc.) What a joke. Maybe take a look into the meat industry and learn just how horribly they treat those animals and how awful it truly is for our health. Then come back and give me your opinion. Until then I couldn't be bother to read another one of your useless comments.
***** Well that's great! I'm happy to hear you don't own any leather! I'm not angry, just frustrated! I'm cleaning up my TH-cam subscriptions and I am choosing to not support Ingrid after 4+ years of doing just that. I think I have done my fair share in making her quite wealthy. I am just choosing to devote my time to more Vegan friendly channels is all!
***** Lmao well don't get me wrong I am a crazy animal lover that cares deeply about the animals. But being vegan isn't just about that. As I stated before, it's extremely rough on our planet killing these animals everyday. But I'm done here lol, you can find everything on Google. Or if reading isn't your thing there's tones of Vegan channels here on TH-cam. Freelee The Banana Girl is a good one to get ya started.
***** Lol.. Then ya wouldn't eat them. Plain and simple.
Your apart of a human race, that eats animals and uses them for purposes that you might not agree with, but we are never going to change. You might as well just get used to it, or keep on constantly being annoying or upset with what we do.
As a "much older than my early twenties" viewer, I can tell you that this time in your life is definitely one of uncertainty about your path in life. Just remember that you will change, grow, and fall and get back up many times on your way to becoming the amazing person you are truly meant to be!
Yes! I totally love that you are accepting changes in life and what you love! Changes come naturally for some things but change sometimes is something that a person needs and helps them grow. I think everyone is constantly changing naturally without knowing. It's more just growing and developing from experiences in everyday life.
Had to go back like 20 times to see that you meant "cover" not "color" hehe! Great video Ingrid!
I had to do that too omg!
"It works well with my hair, it smells good."
Oh yeah, can definitely see why your opinion is so valued.
No offense Ingrid, but I genuinely used to LOVE your videos. The quality of content is just lacking. No hate please, I'm just stating my opinion like the next one.
THIs IS PROBS THE EARLIEST IVR BEEN TO A VIDEO
I want to thank you. I really took something from this video. Your final chat about thoughts on change and feeling un-balanced between childhood and adulthood really spoke to me. I'm currently at university, going through lots of changes in my life (getting a car, moving to a different city, getting a full time graduate job) and it's all getting a bit overwhelming. I just wanted to say thanks for making me realise that I'm not alone and lots of other people are going trough the same thing.
I think change is something that happens every day for every second of our lives, sometimes you feel it, sometimes it goes unnoticed. The change also can be painful for yourself and for the people around you, I myself often chose not to accept it in order not to bring unhappiness and trouble to my family, for example.
Ingrid, I really liked new format of your monthly favourites, keep it up!
im i the only one who wants to see tanya and ingrid to collab?!!
U should read chicken soup for the soul its a lot like that book and has many different topics
I love those books!!! Tears and bawling every time though...😢😭
I've been waiting for a new ingrid vid😍
Love you!
Change is something that comes naturally. Yes you can seek change and like you said it helps you evolve, but change that comes naturally brings a lot more happiness and joy because it's something so unexpected.
This is my all time favourite video of yours Ingrid! I've literally been watching your videos since high school and now i'm 22 and almost finished university. It's amazing to see you grow in such a positive way. Thank you so much for sharing your own personal growth. it is truly inspiring!
First time ever I'm under 301 haha
Ive been a loyal viewer for years. Ive seen how much you've changed. Never in my life would i have ever thought that you would be able to make me feel like you where directly speaking to me. Im expecting to watch a makeup video. Not only do i get good advice on what foundation to try but I also get a person who is going through the exact changes in her life just like me. It felt really great to see that Im not truly alone and that the transition that im going through are ok. Change in my opinion is needed wether we like it or not without it you would never evolve as a person to become who you truly are.
I have been wanting change for about 2 years now, not the kind of change that is easily accessible, I've been wanting the kind of change that i can just start completely over!! New school, new town, new state, and new people.
I've been ill with an auto immune disease since August 28th of 2013, and I live in pain and exhaustion on a daily basis, to the point were my new "normal" is having pain and exhaustion from doing the simplest of things.. So yes, I'd agree with you 100% on having the in the middle feeling about seeking change or just letting it happen naturally! Some things are just out of your control, and there's nothing else you can do, but just let "change" happen naturally. But on the other hand, if you want something and you are willing to fight for it, then there's only one option then, you should Go out and fight for it! xx
I totally understand how you are feeling. I'm 29 and I am still struggling with that transition from childhood to adulthood. Change is both a beautiful and terrifying thing. I've moved to a new city, taken a new career path, started school again after a 10 year break, & I'm working on my own business all within 6 months. The lack of a routine lately has me all befuddled, but it's still a very exciting time. Change is definitely important in all forms. It makes you stronger and more confident.
something i heard one time about being present is that you should treat everything you do like it's either the last thing you'll do or the greatest thing you have done because it will put you in a mindset to appreciate and put effort into whatever your actions may be, whether it is cooking or climbing a mountain, you'll put 100% of yourself into it and i find that as something i am trying to strive to accomplish
Hi Ingrid! I've come to your channel mostly for makeup tutorials, but I just wanted to express how wonderful it is that you, along with a lot of other beauty youtubers, talk about motivation and inspiration. I feel that you are helping young women to think outside the box and know that there is a whole world out there and we all should do our best to be as good as we can be. Thank you for that!
I love how your favorites videos cover such a wide variety of categories and topics. It makes it feel more well-rounded and less just featuring materialistic objects.
Change can be extremely scary sometimes, but I think that its really important to implement change in your life where you see fit. Last year, I was really unhappy and could not figure out why. I thought that I would wait it out and see if things would get better. They didn't. I had to make a huge change in the way I thought and now, I'm so much happier. I think that actively making changes is more efficient and easier in the long run. Love you Ingrid!
I just came to a realization yesterday that change had to happen in my life, i don't feel like i'm living up to my potential and want to do some great with my life. But it took a long time to take a step back and tell myself it doesn't have to happen all at once. I'm only 19 but you don't get younger, you get older, and sometimes you feel like your running out of time, or you could be doing more, but what you said really makes sense. Focusing on the present. It hit me that I've never really done that. I do enjoy moments in life, but its hard to appreciate them when your worried about the future all the time. Thank you for being candid and talking about this because now i know i'm not the only one who struggles with this and its never really stops, so why not enjoy the small things, the good things now. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Ingrid
I don't really comment on videos very much, but I wanted to say that what you are doing is right. I am happy you are openly discussing things related to existentialism and struggles of 20's, you are using your voice in a valuable and meaningful way to create a more positive impact on your viewers. I can relate to the change aspect a lot and I am happy to see that I am not the only one. I also love how you've created the favorite article section.
Wow, going through the same motions lately. I'm 18, but everything in life itself feels like its piling up at the same time at this point. Its nice to hear someone who has the same thoughts going through their mind as you, and you're never in this alone. Thank you!
I think this was honestly my favorite video of yours. I loved how real and raw you were with your emotions. I'm in my mid twenties as well...just moved to LA, and am trying to find myself. I have been sitting on my couch researching jobs and things I can do with my life...and I decided to watch your new video because I feel like you always have something worth listening to. Your words struck me hard. I cried because I know exactly what your going through. I want to better myself and my life and the lives of others as much as I possibly can while I'm here on this earth. And I feel like the energy you put out comes back to you tenfold. Your energy and good spirit have reached so many. And I just want to say thank you for being a genuinely good person and not being afraid to be yourself. Because at the end of the day...it's our own life to live. Cheers to 2015 and your monthly favorite videos. Can't wait for the next one.
I love that you're bringing new topics to your videos. Looking back on my teenage years, I wish I had that sort of guidance or positive voice. But even now that I'm in my twenties it is great to have so many amazing women on TH-cam/the internet in general who are sharing their struggles, supporting each other and doing their thing. Just knowing you're not alone and having people you can relate to is so, so important and helpful so thank you!
These types of videos, where you just sit down and have a heart to heart with your viewers, are my absolute favorite. I've missed them and I'm very excited to look forward to something new like this every month :)
I'm only 18, but I would say I'm going through a lot of change in my life right now too. Old friends have been lost, my boyfriend and I have been through a LOT(not bad, we've just both been through a lot individually and we've been there for eachother every time), I struggled to find God, to rebuild my relationship with my family, to find a good, real friend... Essentially all of my priorities are still being reorganized but I'm getting there. I'm not running track this year, I'm working hard to save money for college, I'm building strong relationships with just a few people that matter to me right now, I'm spending my free time with my family a lot more often, and I'm making room in my life for God and developing a closer relationship with him....
A lot of things seem to be falling in to place lately but this winter was a really rough time for me, and it stemmed from just change. Change that I was either resisting or change that I was forcing when it wasn't the right time. I think natural and forced change are important. You have to trust that things happen for a reason, however you have to go after something and work hard at something if you really want to grow as a person.
I love you Ingrid. Thank you again
I've been trying to figure out recently why I am enjoying your videos so much more than any other guru, to the point that I don't want to watch beauty and fashion things other than yours. This is why. You are going deeper, the things and thoughts you mention are at a higher intellectual level, and that really resounds with where I am now. Thanks Ingrid for growing with us...especially me, as I'm in a transitional phase too.
I'm leaving the continent I have made home for the past three years and going back to Canada, my passport country. I'm trying to take in the last moments here in North Africa, and that has been really special- it's like finally opening your eyes, when you've been dreaming the whole time.
Right there with you on living in the present. Keep doing what you're doing- I'm with you.
Thank you, Ingrid. I needed this video today and right now in my life, as I am also going through a transitional period in a whole lot of ways. My life is currently that balance between forced change and natural change, and it's scary and anxiety-provoking, but I also know it needs to happen. It's so important to remember that even if a forced change is scary, it will help you on the path to where you need to be. And if you're unhappy, life is too short not to make a change.
Hey, Ingrid!
I know what you mean when you talk about your 20s being a confusing time! I'm 23 and on the cusp of a new step in my career, trying to move out and excited about moving forward in my personal relationship. However positive all of those things are, they bring with them uncertainty and a level of hesitation. I like what you said about taking time to appreciate the present moment. This is something I've been really trying to be cognizant of during the times when the changes I'm experiencing get stressful. This is especially important for me to remember as I am someone who tends to shut down when faced with an overwhelming to-do list. I find it helps to look at each step systematically and to tackle each task while realizing that the bigger picture isn't as scary as it seems. Also, remember to celebrate the victories, no matter how small in some way, even if it's just crossing something off your to-do list. This is one of the most satisfying things for me.
Love how real, honest, and classy you are, Ingrid! Always keeping things real clean and uplifting, and never compromising who you are to 'get more views' is something that TH-cam needs, and you bring it girl! Thanks for being you, and thanks for putting things on here that I never have to worry about seeing or hearing anything negative or degrading or inappropriate. You rock :*
Ingrid, you honestly hit a vulnerable part of me by sharing your thoughts of this month. But I want you to know that I'm actually grateful for it, because you reminded me of my own huge transition in life. I used to be terrified of change, even though it was all around me. But as I learned how to cope with it, I never noticed the change in myself until someone pointed it out. I think natural change is important because if you actively seek it and rush, it could lead to more stress. Change that comes naturally is something you don't notice, and I think that would lead to better happiness and acceptance of yourself. Anyway, thanks for being an inspiration for me. I
Ingrid, you are truly a beautiful person inside and out. Sharing these things bring joy and comfort to so many people. To know that someone that inspires you and that you look up to goes through these same life challenges is encouraging. With your videos and words you lift people up. You are changing people's life's for the better. I respect you and you inspire my life greatly. Thank you for being you and sharing pieces of yourself with us.
Ingrid you are such an intelligent, intellectual, inspiring, passionate woman and I look up to you so much. I love your videos because of how much you make me think about my life and the world, and how much I want to be like you when I get older. I am 18 right now and in my first year of college in NY and I feel the same way you described in this video. I miss home a lot and miss being a kid, but I have to keep up with school and extra curriculars, think about finances, try to work towards declaring a major even though I have NO idea what I want to do with my life...
And I know that your life isn't perfect and that you still have your own struggles and issues that you deal with, but you are someone I would love to be like. You are my number one role model.
I hope you see this so maybe it will help reassure you that we love you no matter what stage you are in your life and that we will always love you!!
I personally believe change is something you should actively seek, only because it will help adapt to those changes that naturally occur in our lives whether we are ready or not. It's preparing you for the future, good or bad. But as you said in the end, you should always be aware of your current state of being. One cannot let the thought of change consume them.
Touching video, I absolutely loved it!
You couldn't have posted this video at the most perfect time. I'm finding myself starting this year with so many changes. Things that I've always wanted to do but because everything is lining up perfectly I am able to take the jump and go forward with what I've been wanting to do with my life. With any type of change there comes the good and the bad. I find my self so excited and living life with out limits but at the same time things that I don't want to change are changing due to the way I guess our universe works. It's such a bitter sweet thing and I'm just finding it so difficult to comprehend whether I'm making the right decisions. In life we can't keep away from change. It's inevitable.
i love how philosophical you are, how you think and not focus on yourself that much, I love you
Your best video yet. As one of the other viewers commented, this was "a breathe of fresh air." Change is a huge part of our everyday lives. We can move toward it or wait for it to come to us, but it's happening and we all should embrace it with an open mind, like you. I'm 22 and just graduated college, so I'm transitioning to moving back home and looking for a "big girl" job. I enjoyed your take on this video and hope to see more like it. You do you, girl!
I loved this video... I particularly love how you incorporated new meaningful "stuff" in your favorites of the month... I've been learning how to accept change and seek change... And most importantly I am learning how to be present... I just turned 27 and I feel the same as you... I feel like I should have everything figured out but I don't I'm just hoping to embrace the change that comes with this new year and look forward to seeing what I'm capable of achieving. Thanks so much for all your inspiring videos.
I really like Ingrid and I started following her before she came out and I've always thought she was pretty and thoughtful of others. I just always hope she's honest and keeps being a good person to the people who love her. I wish the best for her and hannah.
I have been watching your videos for about three years now and I've found them amazing. However this video was extraordinary I am going through this weird phase in my life and everything you've said explained the reasons I've been going through this. I'm happy that during a moment in weakness I watched this video and out came the strength I've been searching for and the stability in this time of off balance for me. If anything is certain I know that after this video I feel as though the things that are happening in my life I'm just going to embrace them, even if they are things I'm not happy with. Thank you so much Ingrid and continue helping out people like me. You are making a difference !
I really needed this video. I just went through a though change that I am still figuring out how to handle. I am a senior in college and have worked this weekend job pretty much every weekend for the past couple years and I recently got very angry at this situation at work that caused me to give my two-weeks notice. I almost immediately regretted the resignation once I went to one of my last shifts. That work environment was like my break from school and spending hours at my desk doing homework. It gave me something to look forward to on the weekends, and was almost like a home away from home. I'm now kinda of at a loss as to what to do with my weekends. It's my last semester of college so I should be excited to have weekends to go out and do things, I just feel sad because something that's been a part of my life for so long is gone now. Change is hard and takes time. It's just the waiting part that is the hardest. Love you Ingrid!
This video was so inspiring, I love the fact that you're incorporating things that really matter to you and that you're sharing how you really feel. I think change is inevitable and sometimes we just have to let it happen and accept it. But then again in order for us to grow as humans we must make some type of change in our lives could be good or bad. This was my all time favorites video of yours! You should create a list of your favorite books i'll love to see that! :)
ingrid, you completely spoke to my soul with this video. you are such an intelligent person with so many different interests. I love that you include more than just beauty products in your videos because you invite us to learn so much more about you. I love that there is a beauty guru that has so much substance
I don't how to explain it...U are very special... U don't talk about usual things that youtubers talk about... U elevate the conversations.... Bravo
I love the more introspective side of this video. Products can't go so deep.. Opening up real, honest conversation though... That will change the world. Thanks, Ingrid. And to answer your question, I think you hit the nail on the head. Balance is key!
Change is such a beautiful and complex thing. It is so amazing to see how much we change as we get older. Wether it comes naturally or it is searched for change can teach you a lot about yourself. I believe that it is also something that should be balanced. You should seek change but also let it come naturally. At this point in my life I feel like I am constantly seeking for change because if I don't I feel trapped and unproductive. I want to be able to let myself be and let it come more naturally. I want to learn how to not let the pressure around me force me to want to change.
Dear Ingrid,
I've been watching you for a very long time and I just wanted to say that you never seize to inspire me! It was very easy to relate to you when you were describing about embracing "the present". It's not always easy when we're in that stage of having everything figured out, but we should just be happy to make each day worth while. Thank you for sharing your favorites and once again, my sick day doesn't feel so bad now! :) Much love from California