i watched an interview with Sally Rooney where she said that she doesn’t create characters, she creates dynamics. she starts with the dynamics and builds the characters around them and their different dynamics with different characters. it’s brilliant in my opinion.
This video was surprisingly emotional. I teared up a bit in the end and I have no idea why. I think I realized that I'm a 20 something woman with a lot of occupation, seemingly doing great in life but have very limited time to spend with friends. And this broke me a bit. It's a sad world truly. Not because of tragedy, but because we don't prioritize the happy encounters enough. Also, it's been a while since I read a book and feel such satisfaction with it. I miss that feeling. PS: Your editing in this video is pure perfection. Congrats!
yeah living in a capitalist society that values our productivity and consumerism over our humanity sucks. im a student paying my way through college while having a full time job. doing it all so i can graduate with a degree i don’t want but that will get me a job that i also don’t want. it’s scary. hope things get better for you and you find that book!!
The existential crisis of your 20s is “my friends are getting married” vs your 30s when it becomes “my friends now have kids and my parents were my age when I was born” that hit different levels of “what am I doing with my life”.
There is something incredible about a book hitting at that perfect time in your life. Really enjoyed this - I feel like I sat and reflected on life and twenty-something-ness with you. (and the little asmr type sounds scattered throughout were a wonderful touch… maybe that’s why I felt so present?? :)
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I relate so much to what you said about feeling like you're behind in life. I believe we are the same age and so many are getting married and having kids. It's not what I want for myself at the moment, but it still makes me feel so weird and melancholic. I still feel like I'm way too young for these things. It makes me feel like I am living my life in the wrong way (which is stupid, because there is NO right way), but I feel like I did something wrong at some point in my life. I graduated with master's last year, now I'm working at a notary office and I'm still living with parents to save money for an apartment. + I also liked Beautiful World Where Are You so much more than Normal People.
I’m 28 and feel the exact same way. I feel like I’m still right out of college but I’m not. I’m expected to have children soon and get married (which I want to do with my partner but I’m not ready at all) but I never feel like it’s the right time. It’s kind of sad sometimes to realize how much time has passed but not feeling like it has.
I feel the same and I'm 27, there's so much pressure while I don't want to get married unless I find a nice guy, as for children I don't want any. I'm still healing from early 20s trauma and I still want to make my dreams come true.
@@whateverbabe It's so sad that so many others feel that awful pressure. I mean, I was barely 20 when I started getting questions whether I have someone special and if I'll have children. I've always been told by others that I'm weird because I've never been in a serious relationship and I don't date casually. I'm rather forever single than just date just for the sake of it. And so far I haven't met anyone for whom I'd change that. I'd much rather be alone forever than be in a relationship for the wrong reasons. And when I answer that I don't need anyone and I'm not sure whether I will ever have children I only get negative responses. It sucks that even the closest people don't understand that what I want from them is just to wish for me to be happy and understand that for me happiness is not connected to my relationship status or whether I will or will not have children. They force this view on me that if I don't do the same things as the majority of the people do then my life isn't complete and I won't be happy. Not everyone wants the same things in life and it should be okay.
@@aroonia8 I totally understand how you feel! I actually admire the fact you didn't settle down for less than what you deserve, I didn't want relationships before but I ended up loving a guy who became so controlling and manipulative through time, I wasted a decade of my life on him and at the end I just lost feelings and left it. Now I'm focusing more on myself and I honestly would rather live my whole life single and not go through the same thing. Cause relationships require a lot, you get the responsibility of yourself and the other person and if you are a ppl pleaser or kind person like me they end up manipulating you trying so hard to turn you into a version of them.. (not all are bad just speaking from my experience) Please keep on living your life the way you want and don't settle down unless you find a suitable person. There is more to life than just a lover, love is around us in all its forms. As for marriage and kids, society and the whole world will push you to do it cause when speaking biologically it is reproduction that keeps us from going instincts so most ppl have that urge to breed.. and they can't stand those who go against what they all do. I wish you the best in life 💕
The spiraling that happens when your friends start getting engaged/married is so real, and beautiful world captures those feelings so accurately. Loved the video!!
I wanted to say, I'm going to be 30 in a couple months.... and I still don't know what I want to do with my life. I have no human kids. I'm not married. I don't have a business. I don't have a career. And I don't have a mortgage. 😅 AND the cheesy saying "Everyone walks a different path. So don't compare your life to someone else's life", it's so true. Sooooo 🤷♀️😆
Loved that even though this is quite a popular book, you chose it because you thought it would resonate to what you are personally experiencing at this time in your life, and that's probably the best way to find a new favorite book. Also, loved the vibes of the video and the message. Thank you
You're so relatable, Leonie! I feel like epic fantasy properly understood is the best for dealing with trying times. My man Tolkien wrote, "Now it is a strange thing, but things that are good to have and days that are good to spend are soon told about, and not much to listen to; while things that are uncomfortable, palpitating, and even gruesome, may make a good tale, and take a deal of telling anyway." I have added "Beautiful World, Where Are You?" to be my tbr list. Enjoy! :-)
Leoni, I have to say that I almost cried out with the final part. I really relate with all that stuff about been 20 something and not knowing if everything we do everyday simply make sense. Thank you for this beautiful and intimate video ;)
I'm 32 and just finishing grad school, and I can honestly say that having friends who feel way ahead or way behind or way off to the side doesn't go away, lol. That said, this seems like the first Sally Rooney books that I think I can be convinced to pick up, but I'm also still recovering from The Ten Thousand Doors of January, so it might have to wait till I'm ready.
As someone who decided to go back and do a PhD at 29 I often feel a bit out of sync with a lot of my friends who are getting married, having babies and hitting the more "traditional" milestones. However, those milestones aren't right for everyone and we all need to go at our own pace. Don't worry you're doing fine!
I love this video style and editing. It just feels so wholesome and personal. As someone who doesn't have any bookish friends this type of content always makes me smile.
the conversation of being in your twenties still figuring shit out while friends are getting married and buying houses is so real? it tends to give me a lot of anxiety because there's this idea you are somehow "falling behind"? but this video in general, but especially that part, made me feel a bit better :))
I just want you to know I love your videos, they have an aesthetic that I very much enjoy, and they help me relieve stress more than you know please keep making relaxing stuff like this, there's a lot of anxiety in the world
Don't worry about feeling behind in your 20s. I went through that and in my early 30s its the same shit that I was in my 20s. Just enjoy your peace before any major life stress.
As a fellow 24 yo about to turn 25 in a few months, I am constantly reminded of a similar sinking feeling every day of not living the life that the society deems fit for a 25 yo to be living and it hits the hardest when people your age around you, friends are getting married and settling down, having kids within a few years and doing the 'right' thing, following the 'correct' path which is socially prescribed. But what about the rest of us, who don't care for that path, who want to live at our own pace, make our paths and follow that? I feel we as human culture and society have a few generations and many decades of mental evolution to achieve before these markers of success & happiness in life i.e - marriage and children are no longer vital necessities/ parameters or milestones in life to be deemed happy & successful. I hope for the day when people who don't choose to opt for the traditional path are spared the glaring judgement of society and live life without being seen as a freak/social outcast. I would recommend Sayaka Murata's Convenience Store woman to you, Leonie. It follows a 36 yo woman protagonist and her life decisions to be a non-conformist made her a stand out like a sore thumb. It's a very interesting concept for a book exploring non-conformity and all the commentary on patriarchy, misogyny and capitalism, conformity to heterosexuality are so so bold and interesting.
the pleasure to follow the set path in life by society is so strong. makes me grateful for having friends who live life like me, won't get married or children anytime soon because we are all still growing and learning about life. you change so much in your 20s that you have to give yourself that freedom
You are not behind at all. Having a safe place to live (even if it's just one room), being able to study, having people to care for and who care about you, is actually a lot. You seem to have your health and your degree is nothing to sneeze at, so I think you're winning.
I love all of your videos, but this one was really special. You can really notice the amount of thought and labour that went into it and your witty comments are just the cherry on top. I've been hesitant to read any book by Sally Rooney because I don't tend to love these hyped books, but you've convinced me to give it a try. Hope you have a good week and hugs from Germany!
What a lovely video! I think a lot of people worry they're "behind" in life when they're doing different things from their peers. In my opinion, people who are doing life differently tend to be the most interesting.
I loved this video so much! I love how you always combine little bits of your life along with the concept of the video, it truly makes your videos more magical but truly realistic and inspiring ❣️
Sometimes... it's okay to take a break. Reassess what's actually meaningful to us among all the things that supposedly make us "happy." That's one of the most significant things I learned in my 20s.
Honestly same. In my 30's and I'm tired of hearing that things get better as you get older. Sometimes it just doesn't. You can either stop caring or just try not to stress over things that are out of your control. I work hard w/ 3 jobs and still have no financial stability. I can't even afford a house even though its my dream. I don't want children because I know I can't provide for them. I've had so many panic attacks and major breakdowns over it. Now I just try to find joys in the little things and be grateful for what I have. It's all I can really do.
If it's any consolation, the older I get the more I realize that life has no inherent timelines, really. Maybe if giving birth is a goal...but even then there's like a two decade timespan in which to do that! But everything else - finding love, changing careers, getting a house, getting a new hobby, making new friends...you can do that when it is right for you. Sometimes it may be a little harder to do things "off schedule" (seriously, making friends after college or grad school requires more commitment, given that you're not as often spending time with the same people just due to being in the same class or dorm) but it can still be done, and is still worth it.
One of my all time favorite books and this video just made me love it more -- especially that montage at the end had me all teary-eyed. You are very talented Leonie
I stumbled into a work trajectory that I grew to love because I was good at it and I worked with amazing people...and then the business operations powers that be had other ideas, and lots of people had to figure out what else to do with their time (and to pay bills). I still have no idea what I want to do. There are some things I'm interested in doing, but "real life" isn't presenting a good case for me to be more "serious" about it. It's okay not to know what you want to or even if you really like what you're doing, even if you don't completely hate it. Doesn't matter how old are young you are. It's okay to look at your friends/peers for some inspiration but try not to fall into the rabbit hole of keeping pace with them. You don't even have to keep pace with your past self's vision for your future self.
'My stupid daily walk for my stupid mental health' 😆 relatable. I was conflicted about Normal People because it felt too melodramatic, BUT I think Sally Rooney knows that, and her point is kind of that life IS melodramatic, in spite of bigger problems happening, and the book is somewhat self aware. It sounds like this one strikes that balance better. You actually have me interested in it now! A book about the future that captures pretty much exactly how it could be was Parable of the Sower. It surprised me how real it felt.
I´m chosing my readings according to my mood last couple of years, and enjoying and learning so much more. I´ve heard a book editor say "If I don´t feel hungry for a book, maybe this not the book for me right now". Call it hunger, call it mood... :)
Thank you so much for this video Leonie, it really resonated with me so much in so many ways, it gave me a lot of comfort. I'm glad I'm not the only who feels this way.
I remember starting this book barely knowing what it was about and then being very intrigued by the amount of joy it actually brought me (specially at the end) lol I wasn't exactly expecting it 😅 it became one of my life favorites
This vlog is incredible, Leonie! I love the aesthetic and the last part where you read a passage in the book while showing clips of your life 😍😍. Love it! I'm not interested in Sally Rooney's works but I want to read that book 😭😭
I am obsessed with your videos.. The way you explain about books and your love for reading is my inspiration and i am falling in love with reading. Love from Pakistan🇵🇰
The relatability is at peak levels in this video, amazing. I’m glad you enjoyed beautiful world where are you. I wasnt A big fan, but some folks really enjoy sally Rooney, people like what they like and that’s great
So I watched this video when it first came out and immediately borrowed Sally Rooney's book from the library. It was amazing. Thanks to all those that bullied you into reading it and to you for making the video which prompted me to read it. :)
That was a really beautiful video, Leonie, probably my favourite ever of yours, and I’ve been subscribed to your channel for over two years now. I liked Normal People but was in two minds about whether to read Beautiful World, but I think I will definitely read it now. Thank you, and have a beautiful day. 💛
Omg precies deze bladzijde was ook mijn favoriet!!! Superleuke video weer en heel fijn dat dit boek je zoveel gebracht heeft :) Echt een herkenbaar gevoel van het soort 'achterlopen', maar uiteindelijk doet iedereen alles op zijn eigen tempo en is dat misschien juist wel het mooist :) Groetjes!!
I read Normal People recently and - not to be dramatic - but it changed my life! that last passage you read of "Beautiful world, where are you" perfectly encapsulates everything i love about sally rooney's books and her writing and it made me even more excited to up her other books! xx
"Sally Rooney really is for all the girls that love character focus stories". YAAAAS The experience for me was really intimate because the book acknowledges that its characters are not the best and doesn't try to convince you otherwise, they're not awful, they're not saints, they're just...real, real people going through real life.
Hi Leonie, I just want to say that, I haven’t watched your videos for a longggggg (really long) time because of school/ part-time job/ mental health. It feels nice to be back to watch your videos. Thank you for such great videos on your channel ❤️
I recently read somewhere that the reason why all of us 20 somethings feel like children trying to be adults is just that when we were 16/17we were figuring out who we are and that hasn’t changed at its core. so we kind of still feel like we’re 16 but if we were to talk to a 16 year old we would find that we don’t actually relate to them anymore. That really gave me a new perspective on my feelings
We used to have such a plant at school because our teachers called this plant ' unkillable ' by pupils but Leonie 14:33 "It's okay to have some dead parts as long as the rest parts is happy" 😂
11:02 omg when you said that, it's literally what I'm feeling right now 😭 I need to read this book I think or Sally Rooney in general! Also your videos are so beautiful 😍
I gotta say that I understand that feeling of seeing friends/family/peers who are getting married or having babies and I’m just a year out from getting my undergrad before going back for my masters, I don’t own a home, not ready to have kids, trying to plan a wedding though, but ultimately still feeling like a teen/young adult.
wow, i just loved this video! thank you for it. and you totally convinced me to read this book (which was surprising since i read "conversations with friends" and didn't really like it).
I love that you were watching EUROVISION with your friends ❤️❤️ I also did that and had such a great time, which I think kind of fits the message of “enjoying the simpler things in life”. I’m a huge Eurovision fan and I loved De Diepte, it was my favourite performance that evening. Greetings from Germany
bought this book and I’ve been very much in the mood to read it, however university is getting in the way 😮💨 this video made me even more excited, so I might just have to find time to squeeze it in
Just wanted to pop by and say I really enjoyed this video and am looking forward to the next one 🌈 I also loved this book more than normal people! I think I’m going to try conversations with friends next, to see how they all compare ✨
this video is beautiful leonie, you did such an amazing job. it was an absolute pleasure to watch! and that passage from the book is my favorite too ❤️ cheers to being stupid about everyone, forever
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edited this video a bit different than usual, hope you enjoyed it :)
Loved it as always :)
I love how you edited the video, especially the end with your voice over and those scenes💕
Always
I loved it and the last part just made me cry a little and realise alot more!
Loved this new editing style!
"Still feeling like a child and having to be an adult" describes it pretty accurate
i watched an interview with Sally Rooney where she said that she doesn’t create characters, she creates dynamics. she starts with the dynamics and builds the characters around them and their different dynamics with different characters. it’s brilliant in my opinion.
I love that! 🥰You can really see it in her books:)
This video was surprisingly emotional. I teared up a bit in the end and I have no idea why. I think I realized that I'm a 20 something woman with a lot of occupation, seemingly doing great in life but have very limited time to spend with friends. And this broke me a bit. It's a sad world truly. Not because of tragedy, but because we don't prioritize the happy encounters enough. Also, it's been a while since I read a book and feel such satisfaction with it. I miss that feeling.
PS: Your editing in this video is pure perfection. Congrats!
yeah living in a capitalist society that values our productivity and consumerism over our humanity sucks. im a student paying my way through college while having a full time job. doing it all so i can graduate with a degree i don’t want but that will get me a job that i also don’t want. it’s scary. hope things get better for you and you find that book!!
The existential crisis of your 20s is “my friends are getting married” vs your 30s when it becomes “my friends now have kids and my parents were my age when I was born” that hit different levels of “what am I doing with my life”.
Well many people start to have kids in their 20s actually so..
@@Solip_i Probably it's less now that in the past.
There is something incredible about a book hitting at that perfect time in your life. Really enjoyed this - I feel like I sat and reflected on life and twenty-something-ness with you. (and the little asmr type sounds scattered throughout were a wonderful touch… maybe that’s why I felt so present?? :)
"It's okay to have some dead parts as long as the rest is looking happy" 😂😭
- epic quote by Leo 😄
Resounding in my head for a while, yes. :)
Plant tips: Cut out the dead parts of the plant, they are smothering the rest of the plant! Replanting them is also important but if you don't have time now get some plant food to nourish the soil they are in.
I relate so much to what you said about feeling like you're behind in life. I believe we are the same age and so many are getting married and having kids. It's not what I want for myself at the moment, but it still makes me feel so weird and melancholic. I still feel like I'm way too young for these things. It makes me feel like I am living my life in the wrong way (which is stupid, because there is NO right way), but I feel like I did something wrong at some point in my life. I graduated with master's last year, now I'm working at a notary office and I'm still living with parents to save money for an apartment.
+ I also liked Beautiful World Where Are You so much more than Normal People.
I’m 28 and feel the exact same way. I feel like I’m still right out of college but I’m not. I’m expected to have children soon and get married (which I want to do with my partner but I’m not ready at all) but I never feel like it’s the right time. It’s kind of sad sometimes to realize how much time has passed but not feeling like it has.
I feel the same and I'm 27, there's so much pressure while I don't want to get married unless I find a nice guy, as for children I don't want any. I'm still healing from early 20s trauma and I still want to make my dreams come true.
@@whateverbabe It's so sad that so many others feel that awful pressure. I mean, I was barely 20 when I started getting questions whether I have someone special and if I'll have children.
I've always been told by others that I'm weird because I've never been in a serious relationship and I don't date casually. I'm rather forever single than just date just for the sake of it. And so far I haven't met anyone for whom I'd change that. I'd much rather be alone forever than be in a relationship for the wrong reasons.
And when I answer that I don't need anyone and I'm not sure whether I will ever have children I only get negative responses. It sucks that even the closest people don't understand that what I want from them is just to wish for me to be happy and understand that for me happiness is not connected to my relationship status or whether I will or will not have children.
They force this view on me that if I don't do the same things as the majority of the people do then my life isn't complete and I won't be happy. Not everyone wants the same things in life and it should be okay.
@@BooksToAshes I still feel like it just was 2013. Where did the time go? 🥲
@@aroonia8 I totally understand how you feel! I actually admire the fact you didn't settle down for less than what you deserve, I didn't want relationships before but I ended up loving a guy who became so controlling and manipulative through time, I wasted a decade of my life on him and at the end I just lost feelings and left it. Now I'm focusing more on myself and I honestly would rather live my whole life single and not go through the same thing. Cause relationships require a lot, you get the responsibility of yourself and the other person and if you are a ppl pleaser or kind person like me they end up manipulating you trying so hard to turn you into a version of them.. (not all are bad just speaking from my experience)
Please keep on living your life the way you want and don't settle down unless you find a suitable person. There is more to life than just a lover, love is around us in all its forms.
As for marriage and kids, society and the whole world will push you to do it cause when speaking biologically it is reproduction that keeps us from going instincts so most ppl have that urge to breed.. and they can't stand those who go against what they all do.
I wish you the best in life 💕
The spiraling that happens when your friends start getting engaged/married is so real, and beautiful world captures those feelings so accurately. Loved the video!!
I absolutely love how the vibe of the video reflects the vibe of the book
I wanted to say, I'm going to be 30 in a couple months.... and I still don't know what I want to do with my life. I have no human kids. I'm not married. I don't have a business. I don't have a career. And I don't have a mortgage. 😅 AND the cheesy saying "Everyone walks a different path. So don't compare your life to someone else's life", it's so true. Sooooo 🤷♀️😆
I'm 33 and the same 😂😂
Soon to be 35. I have three kids. And same 😅
I see my future in your comment
Jsja i hope you enjoy your life
Loved that even though this is quite a popular book, you chose it because you thought it would resonate to what you are personally experiencing at this time in your life, and that's probably the best way to find a new favorite book. Also, loved the vibes of the video and the message. Thank you
You're so relatable, Leonie! I feel like epic fantasy properly understood is the best for dealing with trying times. My man Tolkien wrote, "Now it is a strange thing, but things that are good to have and days that are good to spend are soon told about, and not much to listen to; while things that are uncomfortable, palpitating, and even gruesome, may make a good tale, and take a deal of telling anyway." I have added "Beautiful World, Where Are You?" to be my tbr list. Enjoy! :-)
Leoni, I have to say that I almost cried out with the final part. I really relate with all that stuff about been 20 something and not knowing if everything we do everyday simply make sense. Thank you for this beautiful and intimate video ;)
"my stupid daily walk for my stupid mental health" dude same
I'm 32 and just finishing grad school, and I can honestly say that having friends who feel way ahead or way behind or way off to the side doesn't go away, lol.
That said, this seems like the first Sally Rooney books that I think I can be convinced to pick up, but I'm also still recovering from The Ten Thousand Doors of January, so it might have to wait till I'm ready.
As someone who decided to go back and do a PhD at 29 I often feel a bit out of sync with a lot of my friends who are getting married, having babies and hitting the more "traditional" milestones. However, those milestones aren't right for everyone and we all need to go at our own pace. Don't worry you're doing fine!
Omg I just CANNOT get over the fact, that you always put out JUST EXACTLY the video I need 😭
Thank you! Thank you for existing, Leo 🥺💖
I love this video style and editing. It just feels so wholesome and personal. As someone who doesn't have any bookish friends this type of content always makes me smile.
This is a really lovely intro for this video! Wanted to note my appreciation for the work that went into it! :)
Dang, and the visual quality is just maintained throughout, too. I'm loving this series!
the conversation of being in your twenties still figuring shit out while friends are getting married and buying houses is so real? it tends to give me a lot of anxiety because there's this idea you are somehow "falling behind"? but this video in general, but especially that part, made me feel a bit better :))
Leonie, we're not in a race that is life. It's more like a wander so do your wandering.
i love this though! im entering into summer break in a few weeks, and i really want to just enjoy my days for their simple moments
I just want you to know I love your videos, they have an aesthetic that I very much enjoy, and they help me relieve stress more than you know
please keep making relaxing stuff like this, there's a lot of anxiety in the world
Don't worry about feeling behind in your 20s. I went through that and in my early 30s its the same shit that I was in my 20s. Just enjoy your peace before any major life stress.
When I read that quote for the first time, I was so in awe and I still am. The way she perfectly describes humanity and the beauty of it, I just ...
As a fellow 24 yo about to turn 25 in a few months, I am constantly reminded of a similar sinking feeling every day of not living the life that the society deems fit for a 25 yo to be living and it hits the hardest when people your age around you, friends are getting married and settling down, having kids within a few years and doing the 'right' thing, following the 'correct' path which is socially prescribed. But what about the rest of us, who don't care for that path, who want to live at our own pace, make our paths and follow that? I feel we as human culture and society have a few generations and many decades of mental evolution to achieve before these markers of success & happiness in life i.e - marriage and children are no longer vital necessities/ parameters or milestones in life to be deemed happy & successful. I hope for the day when people who don't choose to opt for the traditional path are spared the glaring judgement of society and live life without being seen as a freak/social outcast.
I would recommend Sayaka Murata's Convenience Store woman to you, Leonie. It follows a 36 yo woman protagonist and her life decisions to be a non-conformist made her a stand out like a sore thumb. It's a very interesting concept for a book exploring non-conformity and all the commentary on patriarchy, misogyny and capitalism, conformity to heterosexuality are so so bold and interesting.
I'm constantly reminded that men are still the future.
the pleasure to follow the set path in life by society is so strong. makes me grateful for having friends who live life like me, won't get married or children anytime soon because we are all still growing and learning about life. you change so much in your 20s that you have to give yourself that freedom
That flower/hydrangea button down you wear will be the death of me. Sooo cute! You have such an awesome sense of style :)
You are not behind at all. Having a safe place to live (even if it's just one room), being able to study, having people to care for and who care about you, is actually a lot. You seem to have your health and your degree is nothing to sneeze at, so I think you're winning.
I love the passage you read in the end. It's simple but so beautiful
I love all of your videos, but this one was really special. You can really notice the amount of thought and labour that went into it and your witty comments are just the cherry on top. I've been hesitant to read any book by Sally Rooney because I don't tend to love these hyped books, but you've convinced me to give it a try. Hope you have a good week and hugs from Germany!
The scenery flowing between the introductions is very beautiful ☺️ Thank you for the wonderful video!
What a lovely video! I think a lot of people worry they're "behind" in life when they're doing different things from their peers. In my opinion, people who are doing life differently tend to be the most interesting.
this was really beautiful, i didnt know how much i needed it. thanks you leonie
14:46 your eyes and blush match the cover omg stunning
Love how this video is art itself. Slice of life video for a slice of life book
I loved this video so much! I love how you always combine little bits of your life along with the concept of the video, it truly makes your videos more magical but truly realistic and inspiring ❣️
Sometimes... it's okay to take a break. Reassess what's actually meaningful to us among all the things that supposedly make us "happy." That's one of the most significant things I learned in my 20s.
Im 26 and ive been having this crisis for many years now... just embrace it guys it wont get easy buy at least you forget about it sometimes
Honestly same. In my 30's and I'm tired of hearing that things get better as you get older. Sometimes it just doesn't. You can either stop caring or just try not to stress over things that are out of your control. I work hard w/ 3 jobs and still have no financial stability. I can't even afford a house even though its my dream. I don't want children because I know I can't provide for them. I've had so many panic attacks and major breakdowns over it. Now I just try to find joys in the little things and be grateful for what I have. It's all I can really do.
If it's any consolation, the older I get the more I realize that life has no inherent timelines, really. Maybe if giving birth is a goal...but even then there's like a two decade timespan in which to do that! But everything else - finding love, changing careers, getting a house, getting a new hobby, making new friends...you can do that when it is right for you.
Sometimes it may be a little harder to do things "off schedule" (seriously, making friends after college or grad school requires more commitment, given that you're not as often spending time with the same people just due to being in the same class or dorm) but it can still be done, and is still worth it.
One of my all time favorite books and this video just made me love it more -- especially that montage at the end had me all teary-eyed. You are very talented Leonie
12:10 i'm 25, i relate sooo much to what you said here. feels like everyone is getting married and/or pregnant these days
I'm 26 and none of the friends my age are having any children. Only a few of them are married.
I stumbled into a work trajectory that I grew to love because I was good at it and I worked with amazing people...and then the business operations powers that be had other ideas, and lots of people had to figure out what else to do with their time (and to pay bills). I still have no idea what I want to do. There are some things I'm interested in doing, but "real life" isn't presenting a good case for me to be more "serious" about it. It's okay not to know what you want to or even if you really like what you're doing, even if you don't completely hate it. Doesn't matter how old are young you are. It's okay to look at your friends/peers for some inspiration but try not to fall into the rabbit hole of keeping pace with them. You don't even have to keep pace with your past self's vision for your future self.
I used to live in the Netherlands and miss it so much and your videos bring back good memories that make me feel nice and cozy
You accurately described my feelings toward this book... “it’s so stupid but i like it” It was frustratingly good 😅
'My stupid daily walk for my stupid mental health' 😆 relatable.
I was conflicted about Normal People because it felt too melodramatic, BUT I think Sally Rooney knows that, and her point is kind of that life IS melodramatic, in spite of bigger problems happening, and the book is somewhat self aware. It sounds like this one strikes that balance better. You actually have me interested in it now!
A book about the future that captures pretty much exactly how it could be was Parable of the Sower. It surprised me how real it felt.
Have you read CWF?
I´m chosing my readings according to my mood last couple of years, and enjoying and learning so much more. I´ve heard a book editor say "If I don´t feel hungry for a book, maybe this not the book for me right now". Call it hunger, call it mood... :)
Thank you so much for this video Leonie, it really resonated with me so much in so many ways, it gave me a lot of comfort. I'm glad I'm not the only who feels this way.
I loooove the comfy feeling I get by watching your videos!!
I remember starting this book barely knowing what it was about and then being very intrigued by the amount of joy it actually brought me (specially at the end) lol I wasn't exactly expecting it 😅 it became one of my life favorites
loved the ending part with the quote & the shots of your weekend/life.
This vlog is incredible, Leonie! I love the aesthetic and the last part where you read a passage in the book while showing clips of your life 😍😍. Love it! I'm not interested in Sally Rooney's works but I want to read that book 😭😭
This was gorgeous. Thank you for continuously making these incredible videos, Leonie!
I love how honest you seem with all of your thoughts in every video.
Lovely ending to the video. The passage combined with the montage of clips was quite touching.
“I’ve never had an original thought in my life” 😂😂
I am obsessed with your videos.. The way you explain about books and your love for reading is my inspiration and i am falling in love with reading. Love from Pakistan🇵🇰
The relatability is at peak levels in this video, amazing. I’m glad you enjoyed beautiful world where are you. I wasnt A big fan, but some folks really enjoy sally Rooney, people like what they like and that’s great
So I watched this video when it first came out and immediately borrowed Sally Rooney's book from the library. It was amazing. Thanks to all those that bullied you into reading it and to you for making the video which prompted me to read it. :)
That was a really beautiful video, Leonie, probably my favourite ever of yours, and I’ve been subscribed to your channel for over two years now. I liked Normal People but was in two minds about whether to read Beautiful World, but I think I will definitely read it now. Thank you, and have a beautiful day. 💛
Omg precies deze bladzijde was ook mijn favoriet!!! Superleuke video weer en heel fijn dat dit boek je zoveel gebracht heeft :) Echt een herkenbaar gevoel van het soort 'achterlopen', maar uiteindelijk doet iedereen alles op zijn eigen tempo en is dat misschien juist wel het mooist :) Groetjes!!
Omg I want your exact bed covers, they’re so pretty🥹
the edit was incredible and so beautiful, makes me feel like want to do more of introspection about life.
I read Normal People recently and - not to be dramatic - but it changed my life! that last passage you read of "Beautiful
world, where are you" perfectly encapsulates everything i love about sally rooney's books and her writing and it made me even more excited to up her other books! xx
loved your editing in this one! the video ended so beautifully
the audiobook of beautiful world is SO GOOD!
i love your fashion sm (i’m jealous tbh)
this is such a lovely video that I never knew I needed
This is my favourite video of yours. Such a beautiful outro. Please keep it up Leo, what a beautiful sentiment this video has brought to me.
"Sally Rooney really is for all the girls that love character focus stories".
YAAAAS
The experience for me was really intimate because the book acknowledges that its characters are not the best and doesn't try to convince you otherwise, they're not awful, they're not saints, they're just...real, real people going through real life.
Leonie wtf this video made me cry… I think so many of us at this age are feeling the same way, thank you for this
loveedddd this vlog style and your take on BWWAY (:
Hi Leonie, I just want to say that, I haven’t watched your videos for a longggggg (really long) time because of school/ part-time job/ mental health. It feels nice to be back to watch your videos. Thank you for such great videos on your channel ❤️
I recently read somewhere that the reason why all of us 20 somethings feel like children trying to be adults is just that when we were 16/17we were figuring out who we are and that hasn’t changed at its core. so we kind of still feel like we’re 16 but if we were to talk to a 16 year old we would find that we don’t actually relate to them anymore. That really gave me a new perspective on my feelings
I love the ending of this video ♥️♥️
I loved this vlog. My favorite so far. You're doing better and better and I'm so glad to be a subscriber ☺️
you are one of the few youtubers that actually make me laugh out loud hahahha i love it and love this video
Wow this was amazing! Also your editing is this fit the vibe of the book so perfectly. Loved it
Oh Leoni you can literally be the reason for me to start a new week 🖐😭thanks for the vid! love ya so much ❤️hope you all doing okay with life!✨
We used to have such a plant at school because our teachers called this plant ' unkillable ' by pupils but Leonie 14:33 "It's okay to have some dead parts as long as the rest parts is happy" 😂
LOVED THIS! i know you did it differently but it just hit the spot. made me feel at peace. thank you.
That passage at the end might have just sold to me to read Sally Rooney. Thank you.
11:02 omg when you said that, it's literally what I'm feeling right now 😭 I need to read this book I think or Sally Rooney in general! Also your videos are so beautiful 😍
I gotta say that I understand that feeling of seeing friends/family/peers who are getting married or having babies and I’m just a year out from getting my undergrad before going back for my masters, I don’t own a home, not ready to have kids, trying to plan a wedding though, but ultimately still feeling like a teen/young adult.
This is a beautifully edited video. I love how you explain your thoughts of the book and the visuals are great. Great job. Love your vids.
wow, i just loved this video! thank you for it. and you totally convinced me to read this book (which was surprising since i read "conversations with friends" and didn't really like it).
I love that you were watching EUROVISION with your friends ❤️❤️ I also did that and had such a great time, which I think kind of fits the message of “enjoying the simpler things in life”. I’m a huge Eurovision fan and I loved De Diepte, it was my favourite performance that evening.
Greetings from Germany
You are the funniest booktuber 😂love your videos 😍
bought this book and I’ve been very much in the mood to read it, however university is getting in the way 😮💨 this video made me even more excited, so I might just have to find time to squeeze it in
thanks for this video 🥲 you are not alone with those feelings. I marked the same quotes of the book and I am glad you enjoy it 🥰
LOVED THE VIDEOO, so pretty. I also read the book last year and loved it 🥺💛
Just wanted to pop by and say I really enjoyed this video and am looking forward to the next one 🌈 I also loved this book more than normal people! I think I’m going to try conversations with friends next, to see how they all compare ✨
this video is beautiful leonie, you did such an amazing job. it was an absolute pleasure to watch! and that passage from the book is my favorite too ❤️ cheers to being stupid about everyone, forever
Maybe for the next installment of finding your new favorite book, you could try a book recommendation service. There are some out there that allow you to specify what you're looking for etc.
your videos are simply the best❤
Such a beautiful video, it's a perfect homage for the book
Exams have ruined me.. I'm literally watching this video on 2x T_T
i'm definitely gonna read it right now
Leonie you HAVE TO read the starless sea!!❤ You will love it! It's super super magical✨