IT'S OVER | Did I STRUGGLE this Polar Night? Anxiety? | Svalbard
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Can you believe that it is over?! I already miss it... After FOUR MONTHS of not seeing the sun and weeks of snowstorms, the sun is finally shining! In Longyearbyen we celebrate this occasion with a week long sunfest, and Christoffer I head to a cabin for some downtime. I hope you enjoy this video and thank you so much for being here! 🧡☕️
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Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 7 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram under her handle @sejsejlija! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!
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Bonjour Cecilia! I live in a french village called St-sauveur in Québec, Canada. I live alone with two dogs which is great for me. Yesterday we had a little snow storm leaving us 20cm of new snow. Skiers are Deleted!!! Spring is here with a lot of snow to melt. I just love A LOT your videos!!! Must of all I love your authenticity!!!
I bet your electric bill is expensive during polar nights?
I miss winter I'm in Tucson Arizona in the USA
I’m quite isolated. I’m a single parent. My daughter has special needs. I made my house cozy. Lights everywhere. Hot pots of tea. Candles. Just tried to remember to be kind to myself when there’s dark winter days. I’ve learned to love it. Rain on the windows means cosy blankets and candles to me now. It’s not a negative thing it’s my ‘time to cozy up and enjoy’ things. Thank you for that.❤. I think it’s all about perspective. 😊
Sounds magical ❤
@@Orangejuice2313 thank you. Makes things a lot more enjoyable for sure.
@@McCullogh for sure it is…thank you.
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Good for you Chrissy I wish you and your daughter all the best 👍
Hi Cecilia, I found your channel on Christmas weekend during a winter storm. I was snowed in with my two year old Maltese Luna and feeling very down due to my husband Dave (married 34 yrs) passing away in September and my step daughter in mid December. Plus, I wasn't able to see family for Christmas due to the weather. I am living alone for the first time in my life at age 57 (58 in April). It was also my first Christmas alone. But when I found your channel and had 3 years of content to watch I was set! I fell in love with your island, you, Christoffer and Grim! Christoffer reminds me of my husband Dave - Beard, quiet and loves to cook. You remind me of myself in so many ways - Reading - loves fairy lights - walking on treadmill as well as hiking and your sense of adventure. Your sense of humor and your mannerisms are a lot like mine as well. I love how it shows that you are so happy and enjoying life. I am normally exactly like that but of course struggling with anxiety and grief now. At first watching you and Christoffer made me sad because I was missing my hubby and your videos together reminded me of my husband and I. But then I was able to turn it around and thrived on watching all of your adventures together. I watched EVERY video! The first ten years of our marriage Dave and I did a lot of back country camping, the best was in Utah. My husband was diagnosed in 1998 (ten years into our marriage) with a rare auto immune disease called Scleroderma. Before my husband and step daughter, Emily (aged 41) passed last year; the year before that I lost my mother in March, father in law in July and my mother in law in October. I had adopted Luna 1 month before my mother became ill and two months before my mother passed. Luna has helped comfort me through 5 deaths. She was 2 on November 22nd and my husband would have been 62 on November the 29th. November is a good month for birthdays, right? I know that both you and Christoffer have birthdays then as well. You asked in your video today if the comfy, coziness of adding more fairy lights is helpful and comforting to watch, it is. Before I started watching your channel I was putting fairy lights in Mason Jars and only had a few here and there. After seeing your cabin lighting, I have added a lot more. It has helped me get through the short days in Ohio. I struggled a lot this winter when it got dark so early, so I just turned the lights on everywhere in the house. I apologize for the long post but your channel has helped me so much! Thank you!! XOXO ~~~ Toni & Luna
Oh my god, Toni. Hello. I first lost my friend of 28 years & fiance as of 2018. I'd already lost my favorite aunt young & then my dog. That was hard. But the deaths of my mom & dad (both unnaturally) came next. I gained 80 lbs & could not work. Developed a severe tremor. And yet, and yet, I know it is temporary. (I am in Minnesota) My only daughter graduates HS in June, but then we're going to Svalbard in July to celebrate!!!!
Your post was so touching. I do hope your doing well. You had so many losses I just can’t imagine how hard that was. Just wanted to say God bless you and I wish you well. I have a little dachshund named Heidi and she seriously saved me at times. She is my best friend! Amazing how animals know when we need them and they love us unconditionally. Be well!
I hope this message finds you well and know that you are not alone. Trying to adjust to a new normal can be exhausting just take each day as it comes. I’m deeply sorry for your losses. Your pup is lucky to have you and you are lucky to have them. A fur baby does help with our losses. Good luck and may you find peace…
May you beautiful memories give you comfort
The Canadian Inuit had a word for the mental effects of the polar night, “perleroornaq”. Lack of sun is a challenge for the human body.
When I lived in Alaska there was an Inuit who taught me how to fly fish. I'll never forget how wonderful he was.
He's part of my great memories. He also used that word when we hit the dark times.
@Maria CANCER girl you can do it. Whatever your treatment regimen requires, you can do it. Paddling a similar boat. Keep paddling, sweetheart. Sending love to you.
Those little kids "cheerleading" for the sun to show was adorable. ❤😂
Just wanted to let you know that talking about your anxiety is good therapy. Also wanted to pass along that your videos make a difference in the world. I look forward to all of your videos. Wishing you guys all the best!
Thank you sooo much 🫶😭🧡
I have to say that after discovering your channel I have come to appreciate and even enjoy our winter season here in Michigan, USA. It really hit me when I just visited my parents in sunny and warm West Palm Beach Florida. While I had a wonderful time at the beach and being outdoors in the balmy weather, I actually missed my cozy winter days at home and was excited to get back to my crisp walks and reading in front of my fireplace under a blanket with the soft falling snow outside my window. I also dream about visiting Svalbard and Alaska to really experience the arctic at its best❤
I love that! 😍❤️
Agree. I’m in Wisconsin. Visit my son in AZ, usually in March. Went in late October last year: couldn’t wait to get home and put on a sweater!! 🥰
I moved to Florida a few years ago, I miss the seasons, especially winter and fall sooooo much. Those times of year have always been my favourite.
Watching your videos about Polar nights inspired me to cherish winter time. We hung fairly lights in our living room, set candles around the house and made it our goal to enjoy a cozy time for our family. So, thank you for that, Cecilia!
Love it!! 🫶😍
I need to get some more fairy lights. Love that idea. I'm using my Easter egg ones now but need ones for all year round
@@mylittlesuperhero581 I have fairy lights in my place year-round. Love them!
I had a very tough October - March. Both my parents died in the last two months. The winter was coping with my mom having many falls before the final one ending her life. My dad just gave up when she passed away. I tried to have little moments that felt cozy and good. It wasn’t easy. I’m hoping this coming dark time in 2023 will be better.🙏🏻🥺❤️
I’m so sorry for your losses!
I'm so sorry, and I hope that the light comes and lifts your heart.❤❤
BTY, your drone footage with the soft background music is not only beautiful but also wonderfully calming. I would love to see you make an entire video of drone footage; it would be of service in these tumultuous times.
I think that your drone footage combined with your musical selection for this video are absolutely breathtakingly beautiful, thank you so much for sharing !!!
Awesome, thank you! 😍🫶
I was thinking just the same! Its amaaaazing! 🥰
Yes I totally agree
So fortunate to have access to Cecilia, Christoffer and Grim and all of their magic!❤
Just wanted to let you know, your videos help so much with the Sunday Scaries. I can feel the anxiety melt away when I watch! Thank you.
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Nice to hear that someone else has Sunday scaries. I don’t know where they come from but watching my favorite TH-cam channels like this one does help so much.
What are Sunday scaries? 🤔
Yes! The Sunday Scaries are legit!
@@moltresNL94 it's a phrase people use to refer to the anxiety they feel on Sunday as they prepare for the next week of work and Monday in particular :)
As I read the comments I find a theme. Everyone has benefitted so much by your lovely enthusiasm for the Polar Night. The secret seems to be keeping your home bright and cheery with lots of lights . Have a schedule in place that demands you be out of bed and at least moving by a certain hour every day. Do not allow laundry, cleaning, work of any kind to go undone, because in the end you will become undone! Go outside everyday , dress for the weather and breathe some fresh air . Cook good food and sit down and appreciate eating it. And so much more you have shared with us!
I agree with you; while we don’t have 100% darkness in the winter, the nights are much longer, and I love that! I hate that now the days are getting longer. Great video!
It doesn’t get anywhere near your winter temps here, but you have helped me get out more in winter! I garden all year round now. I just put on my coat and some warm socks and enjoy the garden without the mosquitoes.😄 I’m also challenging myself to walking with my mini dachshund twice a day.💖 Thanks for the inspiration!
Yaaay 😃😍🫶
This is my third polar night experience through you and I’m amazed how much my outlook on the winter has changed. I’ve always loved winter but would also have some of the seasonal affective disorder stuff. Now Ive got my love for snow and winter back. Your vlogs have made me get out more in the cold winter and just enjoy the longer nights. Thank you so much for that.
Yaaaay, that makes me so happy 😍❤️
I feel the same way! I have enjoy this Texas winter more than ever and our winters are nothing compared to yours. I barely wore a coat and I drive with my truck windows down when it's 7C. I had never heard of Yearlongbyen before your videos and I have been so enthralled with them. So much so that my best friend and I booked a 4 day trip for December!
I'M SO EXCITED!
Her videos helped me get through winter too! They motivated me to put on my parka and take my dog for a walk! Don't think I love winter though. Still cold where I live. But it stays light until 7:30pm now not 4:30pm and the sun is bright not hidden during the day. I forget the difference the sun makes, I've come alive in the last 2 weeks :D
I live in Seattle Wa.. with grey sky’s most of the time. I used to complain a lot about it, until I came across your channel. I enjoy the cozy time of winters so much. Thank you!!
I find the vitamin D checks interesting. You started at such a good number so I feel it would be interesting to see where you wound up by the end of polar night 😊
Was gonna write the same would be interesting, tho any uploads I am excited for
Sharing your life during polar night is as close as I will ever get to being there. So I am very appreciative of your creativity and generosity. My family and I all love winter. It is our favorite season. Since watching your videos I have increased the element of coziness with indoor lights and nights with candles instead of electricity. I have noticed that your videos have gotten more and more excellent over time....polished. You are a very talented videographer and host. Thank you for all that you share!
I think in general, not just focusing on the enjoyment of winter: the videos Cecilia has are a nudge towards positivity about a lot of things we get to enjoy. The energy in these are always a great uplift on Sundays regardless of season... made more authentic & relatable by her comparing to lows she has felt. Love it.
You have helped me so much! I get seasonal affective disorder and always dreaded winter. I use my therapy light every morning during the winter and then decide to enjoy the day no matter what the weather! I go outside every day all year long. When I start to want to complain because it’s grey or raining, I just think of you and say, “Isn’t it beautiful!” 😊
I’m not normally a winter person. I’m a person driven by the sunlight. I also live in a place that does not get a lot of sunlight year around (pacific northwest), but this winter wasn’t bad for me. Seeing how you handle the darkness showed me a perspective that’s completely different to mine. I appreciate it, and it’s helped me look at the darkness in a different way. I kinda missed it now that the daylight has come back and it’s more sunny than usual for where I live this year. It’s interesting how perspectives change when you see someone enjoying something that is so different to what you know about yourself. I’m still very much a “sun” person, but I have a new affinity for the darkness and the winter that I never had before. So, thank you for that.
Thank you very much for your videos :) I've always been the one who hates winter, hates snow, it bothers me that here in the Czech Republic we only have 8 hours of light and that it's already dark at 4 pm ... just dislike winter in general.
You showed me how nice winter can actually be, how I can be grateful for those 8 hours of light and that snow and frost are not enemies :)
I enjoyed this winter, I looked forward to every snowflake (it doesn't snow much in Prague :( ), I enjoyed the darkness....
and suddenly it's the end of March and I don't even know how the winter went :)
Thank you so much :)
Creative Lows are completely natural. Embrace some slow days to regrow your creative saplings!
I appreciate you candor about how the polar night is cozy and how your mind set changes when it's over. It occurred to me from something that you said that when the dark is gone you can see that whole wide open space all around you and I guess that makes a complete difference. I live in Michigan in the States and I do have that same sense of coziness during the winter months (even without polar night!). I was also thinking that it would be neat if you put together a northern lights video with some music for those of us who like that sort of thing. I know that's a bit of a departure from your normal content but it's just an idea. I always look forward to seeing you on Sunday mornings, just to see what you're up to, even if it doesn't include big adventures! Love seeing all three of you! Give Grimmy a hug for me!
I totally TOTALLY get how awful a creative low is. …at least for those of us whose biggest facet of our identity is artistic. I am just now exiting a 20-year creative low. 😮
Great job finding that harmony and holding a space for your creativity! Yay!
I've always been a committed winter hater (Poland here, so no lack of cold and darkness), but since I got a dog 5 years ago, she taught me to enjoy my walks in any weather. But I still absolutely hate short days and darkness, and your channel has made it a little bit better. As you say, it emanates this cozy vibe and it was nice to see people like you enjoying what I always associated with the depths of hell.
I think that is the biggest crowd I've seen in any of your uploads. Another beautifully filmed video in its entirety.
Hello from USA..... I would not like polar nights even though I'm a night owl. Nights are very quiet and peaceful,but the sun is wonderful and makes me happy. its revitalizing, soothing. the birds are singing so beautifully and things come alive. I could not go without sunshine on a regular basis. we as humans need sunshine.. Love your videos
I love your posts... Your vibe, your content, your world. Thank you for all your hard work!
I really appreciate that! Thank you so so much 🫶
Yes, please check your vitamin D levels. I'm curious to see if it's higher than last years.
Even here in Colorado where it is a beautiful experience all year round, I still long for the winter and the short days. If I had to choose how to experience living on Earth, I would feel more at ease with polar night. Your videos are a comfort to us night dwellers, who find joy in the night skies. Thank you
Yes please, check your vitamin D levels. I am looking forward to seeing your life in the sunshine and how it differs from the long dark time.
I think it would be interesting to see you vitamin levels again. You did seem to enjoy the dark more this past 4 months. Thank you for sharing this beautiful location. The drone footage was fantastic.
I am in North Carolina and also much older- in my 60's but .......OHHH to be YOU and YOUNG and THERE!!!! I am so envious!!!! I watch all of your videos and never miss a single one. I get so excited watching you live your beautiful life in a place I would LOVE!!! It is only March here in North Carolina and I am already screaming "C'Mon October"!!! I am already dreading the heat and humidity and BUGS EEEEEK!!! Sending love and hugs from me to you and all of Svalbard!!!
Can we talk about the fact that you have nearly 600k subscribers Cecilia 😮I’m giving you are early congrats! Keep up the awesome job! Love & hugs from wintery Canada Xo
This was my 1st polar night season with you, Chris and GRIMMM! I had the big yuck for the 1st time back in November and couldn't move for days. Your videos and polar night adventures kept me company during my sickest time of my life Cecilia and I couldn't be more appreciative for what you share. I must've binged watched all your past content until now so, THANK YOU! This will be my 1st Polar Day with you guys so I'm down for all the fun in the Sun! ❤👏 🌞
😭🧡 Can't wait to share polar day with you 🫶
I love watching polar night content. And I weirdly miss it when the sun comes up, but also love seeing the beautiful scenery!
I used to hate winter and having it get dark earlier due to the time change in the U.S. However, since watching your channel, I found I embraced it so much more the past couple of years! And so YES, it has helped me a lot watching your channel. And I started a Vit D regimen myself and noticed a big difference in how I'm feeling physically! So thank you for that!
Fall is my favorite season but winter is my second. Summer is so hot and dry where I am. It is ALLWAYS sunny and so hot it is stifling. I think I need to learn to embrace summer like you embrace polar night. 🌴💛🫶🏼 Thank you for sharing your life and adventures with us.
One of the reasons I love your channel so much is that we don't get Winter here in Texas. We had snow once this past season, but it didn't hit me here in Canton. So frustrating - it was so close but we missed out. Your channel is my taste of the Beauty of Winter. Thank You!
Don't laugh, but I live in Southern California and we have experienced one of the wettest, stormiest winters since I can remember. Apparently, we have had more rain so far in 2023 than Seattle, WA. Creating a cozy atmosphere (candles, music, snuggles with the doggies) has really helped. In early February, we bought some indoor (florist) potted tulips and watched them open up over a course of a week. That gave me an incredible lift. Your channel and suggestions has been so helpful.
I'm also in SoCal and it has been challenging. Love Cecilia's tips and have also used them!
I live in Southern California, and I've fallen out of love with summer in the past few years as the weather here has changed. Summers are less hot, have turned muggy, and mosquitoes arrived out of nowhere and now won't go away. This made me look forward to the darker, colder, quieter months here, and your videos have added to that in a lovely way. They've changed my perspective on cold weather (dress appropriately! something native Southern Californians do not know how to do), nighttime and darkness (more time to enjoy the stars and night sky), and getting cozy and comfy at home. I also appreciate that you've shared about how taking time to travel and relax, and then have a routine at home, have helped you during the winter months. You've helped me see things in a new way, in addition to falling in love with Svalbard! I hope to visit one day and see some of the lovely places you've shared in your videos. Thank you for what you do - I always look forward to your next video!
Cecilia, you are food for the soul. We are from the Deep South of the US and have made a really hard transition moving to northern North Dakota about 30 minutes from Canada. I found your channel through Kara and Nate and this was a God thing. While our climate is not nearly as extreme as yours, you have made me see the beauty of our cold, stark surroundings and joy that can be found no matter where you are. You are a blessing and I, and my large family, are grateful for you. You’re doing incredible, fascinating, beautiful content . Keep it up!!
I just recently found your channel through Kara and Nate.
You are absolutely a breath of fresh air. There is no facade that you put on. All natural and real. No drama.
I am slowly catching up to your content. Thank you for sharing a part of your world with us.
Hey Cecelia! Your channel has helped me with my seasonal depression. You taught me how to see the beauty in winter. Thank you!
Aww I love that! ❤️
Enjoy your videos! My wife and I live in Michigan, we have low Vitamin D during the colder months. We take it from October to April and we are fine. Thanks you for sharing your life story!!!
Your videos have made me see winter differently. Though ours is mostly just cold and wet, I keep reminding myself there is no bad weather, just bad clothing. So I have found better clothing and got out more this year. I also love all the cozy house tips. And I enjoy the little details that seem so foreign, like leaving babies outside to sleep! Your channel is just a treat!
It’s really true, winter has always been hard on me but I have made my house more cozy - your cabin is such an inspiration and yes you have helped make winter so much easier!
I just started following you in mid October and over that time I’ve watched all your content. It made this winter extremely relaxing. When the sun usually set around 4:30 I would usually be in complete darkness but now it’s super cozy. Setting up little fairy lights really sets a comforting mood. It was wonderful watching your polar night journey this year!
That last scene would make such a pretty photo, with just the light in the window…an idea, make a relaxing video of beautiful drone footage and soothing music. Something that can be watched and listened to several times. You have incredible polar scenes, so beautiful.
Hi Cecilia 👋 I love learning about your life in Svalbard and can understand how taking a trip in Jan helped. And sticking to a self care routine is imperative. Thankful for the content you share w us all. Vitamin D test would be interesting as well. Have a fabulous week!
Nice that the sun 🌞 is back again! Lots of love ❤️ to you Cecilia, to Christoffer and sweet Grim!
Your perspective has DEFINITELY helped me in the way i see weather in Atlanta, traffic issues, all sorts of things. I find myself doing narrations to myself in your style to lighten my mood. 🙂
I turned 65 August 20th 2023 and sometimes i miss working. " NOT " Especially when i'm watching this video and it is -38 celcius outside. Love you Cecilia. God Bless you all. Amen
I live in Southern California. One might think we know nothing of winter, but this year has been a rather extraordinary one. WInter for us is rain, which is most precious and somewhat overwhelming after an endless drought. It has been ‘cold’ for us - dropping below 60F (15C), with lows in the 40s (around 8 or 10C). And it even means overwhelming amounts of snow in our distant mountains. We actually have more snow than some areas of the Alps at the moment. I watch your videos because I seek coziness in a world that is often glaringly bright and constantly demanding that one get outside. And this year, your videos have been even more enjoyable on rainy days. I love the idea of finding the beauty in the world, no matter the weather. I love your constant wonder at the beauty of your environment. I think it has made me relish my own extraordinary and constantly changing views just a bit more. Thank you.
It’s wonderful that you had a much better Polar Night this year! Yes, please have your vitamin D levels checked and let us know.
Cecilia, a question: when you visit more isolated cabins where there isn’t phone connectivity what would you do in an emergency? Do you use a satellite phone?
I love seeing the snow and beauty in the isolation and there’s a strange fascination knowing that if you didn’t know what you’re doing and are super prepared the reality would be so different.
Love you’re vlogs!! 🥐☕️🌻🥰🙅♀️🙅♀️
I live in Michigan USA and work with a whole bunch of people who hate winter. I love coming on here and listening to someone who enjoys it as much as I do.
It wouldn’t be Sunday with a new vid from Cecilia! The cabin looked so cozy and you and Christoffer were so chill…. Still winter here too but we are all enjoying the sun…it was a very gloomy and stormy season.
I’m from New Jersey USA and when I was young we used to get blizzards all the time during winter and ice storms. Now we get flurries no accumulation. The difference in our winters is insane. We would still travel to school when there was under 12 inches of snow. We only got off when it hit 12 inches. It’s insane to think this is the same state. I miss our snow and our winters. Our seasons where awesome we got the best of all weather types during season. So I love watching ur videos to see the snow I miss. Obviously we don’t have glaciers and all that but still I love watching the snow storms I miss them. They are so beautiful when they first come down. The next day is usually chaos and the snow is dirty but that first day hot chocolate by a fire while the snow is pouring down. Love it. Love watching it so thank you for sharing it. And I love the northern lights! We actually got them down here the other night. It’s crazy and scary when u think what they really are 😳 sun flares are no joke. But beautiful. So thank you for sharing it. I don’t think I could do the polar night for that long but first couple months of it I think I would enjoy it. ❤it’s beautiful all ur videos are so beautiful with the nature shots you do!
I love that your village welcomes the light with the Sun Fest! That's being grateful for a huge blessing.😊
Your channel has made a massive difference to my life and that of my daughter and mother. I home educate my teen daughter who is autistic and has medical needs, I also care for my husband who has terminal cancer and we also live with my mother who helps me as well. I often have no time for myself or things I want to do but since watching your channel I have learned to love my home more and make the best of the horrid wet weather we have in the UK. I bought myself a sleigh chair (almost bought the same one as your sheep skin but I'm vegan and Jain and couldn't find non sheep skin). We have lights and candles and when we are comfy, my daughter and mother watch your svalbard video's, they tease me about wanting to live in svalbard with a dog like Grim because I love dogs, hiking and cold mountain hiking (as I used to in Austria as my husband is half Austrian). I am also originally from Goa, India so because of my portuguese heritage, I love seeing your videos when you visit your family too. I haven't been there for many years but I had the best childhood memories of holidays visiting my aunt's best friends from the days when she lived there. ❄
Please do the vitamin D check. What does Christopher do when you are reading at the cabin?
I live in California where it doesn't snow or really even rain - rarely, but this year/season we've had so much rain since January. Lots of flooding in our county. It's snowed in a lot of areas that don't get snow.We recently returned to daylight savings time and so the days are getting longer every day. Plus, over the rest of the US we have experienced SEVERE winter weather. A tornado just flattened a whole town in Missippippi (?) or somewhere in the South. And in states like Utah where it snows a lot - they have received so much snow that in many mountain areas they are close to being buried. This has definitely been a winter for the history books!
I used to HATE winter with a passion. But, gradually over time winter has become my favorite season. I live in Michigan about 30 min. outside of Detroit. It is cold during the winter but not nearly as cold as Svalbard. Actually, when I started going through menopause early in life summers were a real drag. Hot flashes are horrible. Having a hot flash while it is 90° outside. Forget it!!! So even though I love the long days that summer brings I hate the hot weather. I love all of my wool dresses and fleece lined leggings. I love getting under ALL the covers on my bed and turning on the heated blanket! I homeschool and I love homeschooling in our pajamas in the winter cuddled under blankets while enjoying a good book. It really does not get that much better than that. So I am grateful that winter lasts long in Michigan. We even get snow in April! It really never warms up to a proper spring until mid to late May. But…June, July, August, September and part of October are all warm. I too miss winter as soon as it’s over. I pray for a speedy summer!
Unfortunately I still don’t think I can ever enjoy the winter. Maybe if I worked from home and every day I left the house, it was a choice. But having to leave the house in horrible cold weather to walk to work (also don’t have a car) as well as working in an old, cold building has made me really resent the winter. Bring on summer!!
I am watching your videos for about 1,5 years and I can see this change of the seasons. Last year in March we went to Svalbard and life is different for me since then. I think you guys celebrate nature more. We in Poland are also happy when spring is here, but sun is normal in a way. It is expected to be here. Also we don’t notice those small changes in vegetation, animals and in daylight. Last year we traveled a little in Scandinavia and I think you guys have unique talent to be in peace with nature. Do you see it? How are you raised to be more pro nature? We also have outdoorsy people, some of us like pets or plants but it is not it. It is not connected. Can you make a video about it?
In Ontario Canada we just experienced our darkest winter in over 80 years. It’s no polar night, but I’m definitely excited when I see glimpses of sun this March. I’m ready for spring!!
Fellow Ontarian here. It was indeed a rough winter. I think I would rather have polar night than so many dreary grey days. But upping vitamin D helped! (and these gorgeous videos every week)
Hi Cecilia! I randomly found your channel fall 2022 I believe. I struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder/Winter Blues and suicidal ideation. I was dreading the approach of winter. I was so petrified, esp because I am a new nurse and would be working a lot of nights. I stumbled upon one of your videos talking about the polar night and I had such an amazing time this winter. I called my month of night shifts my polar night b/c I didn't see the sun. I got candles and string lights and made everything so cozy. I kept a Svalbard on my weather app so I would see what the weather was where you were compared to Maryland in the US. I learned to truly love the cold and darkness this past winter. I went for walks in the dark and cold, which I NEVER would have done in years past. Your channel has truly changed my life!
When you have a creative low you can sit by the fire with Grim, and just film that scene. You don't need to speak, just caress Grim. I would enjoy that. I would enjoy watching you and Grim by the fire. 🤎
Svalbard is so beautiful, imaging having that view every morning when eating breakfast. That would make anyone start the day feeling great.
Thanks for all the uploads Cecila and Kristoffer, I really look foward to them every sunday. Is it tough for you Cecilia to think of ideas for new vidoes or does it just come naturally to you?
We’ve had lots and lots of snow in Southern California so winter has been challenging but beautiful. It’s definitely about getting cozy and embracing the isolation. ❤️
Having grown up 26 miles above the Arctic Circle in Alaska, Winter and the darkness of it is ky favorite time of the year..our summers are so short we seems to overwhelm ourselves with expectations of them; hence, why I love Winter.
I just enjoy watching you reels. Our winter was cloudier than usual, so depressing.I love the cold but sunny clear days. 🇨🇦
Love your dog 🐩
There was something very different about this video the vibes but not in a bad way either and the music did as well which helped give it that feeling. The amazing views from that cabin are amazing
The creative low is, you just need to recharge. It's normal. Also, i had a pedicure and gel nails for the first time in my life yesterday (a treat from my mother in law LOL) and now i'm HOOKED. I don't think i'll ever paint my own toenails again!!! ❤
Love to see your vitamin D levels. I definitely noticed a big difference with you this polar night compared to last so it might be interesting to see the comparison to last year. You might be a little low, but I’m guessing still higher than last year. Also, I live in Minnesota USA and while we don’t have any polar night, we do have freezing temps and plenty of snow. Watching your channel has impacted me by causing me to get out more in the winter and walk my dog. I’ve learned to love it as long as I dress appropriately. Thanks for helping me see that I too can get out and enjoy the fresh air during winter!
Thank you so much for always being honest and vulnerable. I’m really happy to hear this polar night was better for you and your family.
I'm so glad this polar night went well for you. What a beautiful video, thank you Cecilia!
I've always loved dark, rainy days (or snowy - when I still lived up North). There's something just so relaxing about them as long as you're someplace warm, cozy, comfy. Because we live in almost eternal heat and sunshine (Florida), we choose vacations to bring us to places like Scandinavia, Greenland, Alaska, and hopefully one day soon, Svalbard and Iceland.
You definitely helped me love winter more ! When I catch myself complaining about the weather, I think about you walking Grim in snow storms. You do it with a smile and so much gratitude for the nature, it really shifted my view.
This winter has been long here in Canada but I'm now a little sad that there's only a few weeks left to the cold 😅
I live in England and do appreciate that we have all 4 seasons most of the time. I try to make the most of them all. Your videos over winter had made me want to try to get out more. So thank you xx
Cecilia. I hope you are looking forward to the fun parts of summer like hiking and riding the boat.
Each season has its own special charms.
You really *have* made a difference for me when it comes to enjoying winter. Winter can get rough for me, I get seasonal depression and am often quite exhausted, but your ever positive outlook and your appreciation of the beauty of where you are helps me to also focus on what is beautiful in winter and to hang onto the positive things. And for me just accepting that winter is winter and it's not necessary for it to be as active or energetic a time as summer has also really helped, like it allows me to feel like I can rest and stay inside and take time for me without having to feel guilty about that. Your channel has certainly contributed to that, so thank you :)
Your cinematography work
is simply amazing, Cecilia!!
I live in Minnesota- US and it’s one of the coldest state here. Watching your videos made me feel more appreciated for winter. I spent so much time outside this winter and cross country skiing has been my favorite activity! Thanks for all your hard work! I feel very hygge watching your videos
😊I’m glad you felt positive about your polar night. I live in California and we have lots of sunny days.I know on our dark and rainy days I feel tired and not so motivated to move and do much but I’m on a regular schedule of exercise and activities that keep me going.
I am definitely enjoying winter more now, and honestly it's all because of your videos! I know many people don't think Australia gets cold, but I live in a very icy part of Australia that can frequently see snow (nothing like Svalbard but enough for me haha). I've been here for 6 years but came from the north so hated winters here, it would make me so depressed. But now I feel excited for the coming winter for the first time in my life! Your attitude of "there's no bad weather, only bad clothes" has been life-changing for me, I've gone and spent the money on cosy warm clothing, set up our house with candles and lights, and have prepared the fireplace. I'll always be a summer baby, but thank you for showing me how beautiful winter is in its own right
Welcome to the light Cecilia!🌞
The power of wintering. You remind us of it. So inspiring Cecilia. We booked flights and are coming to Svalbard at the end of October, just to experience the darkness.. ❤
You are so lucky! Svalbard is on my short list of mist-see places! Enjoy for all of us❤️
I watch every week, love you channel, even watching you read a book is lovely, just being there with you is calming and inspiring❤
i found your channel around december last year and i have to say, your videos have definitely influenced my coziness this winter! seeing your home so cozy motivated me to get some candles and enjoy the darkness and quiet. i completely agree on taking a vacation in january-i will incorporate that next winter!
Love your vlogs Cecilia - they are always so peaceful and cosy. I'm strange! I love the cosiness of Autumn and Winter and I don't mind the cold (I'd prefer it to be cold rather than hot) But come the end of November I usually begin to suffer with really low mood, my motivation disappears and my circadian rhythm goes out of kilter. I take a Vit D supplement, and got my levels tested last year and it was fine. In late November I felt the 'normal' annual malaise setting in, so I did a bit of reading and bought myself a light box - what joy this little bright light box has brought me. Just 30 minutes of bright light exposure has changed my life - It's now, as of today officially Spring in the UK, our clocks leapt forward over night. Which means more confusion for my 'body clock' for a week or two... I really don't know how you cope with midnight sun. x
Cecilia…. You have made such an impact on so many of us all over the World! when I read others comments I find my self nodding my head in agreement… here in Virginia , USA !So many of us love all the same things … the beauty of Svalbard , the uniqueness of your lifestyle ( Polar nights, polar bears🙂), your clever content that includes Christopher & Grim, the village shops, businesses, & the people who work there alongside you! I’m sure I’m not alone in anticipating your next video and probably your viewers are ( as I usually am) sitting down with a coffee, tea or libation 😉and enjoying what you , Cecilia, are delighting us with!! 🥰
So much fun watching all your video's!!! Just feels like the time is "faster" ...... but you and your family there are just like watching you guys experience the Polar Nights, which is so much fun for us viewers!!
Oh my gosh, so beautiful, Cecelia! The drone footage following the snow mobile and the cliffside has got to be some of your best footage yet...and the cozy cabin scene with you and Christoffer then the music kicks in and my eyes teared instantly. How incredible and rewarding it must feel to create really your work of art. ❤
I absolutely LOVE watching every video, post, and story. I litterally make a coffee and sit and watch your video when I see you have a new one on TH-cam. I am looking forward to seeing your Polar Day life and adventures. ❤
Thank you and I have only watched you for a year now and because of you Christopher and Grim I enjoy winter more now than I ever did.