I got a question about the song playing in the background. I got it from Epidemic Sound. It's called I'll Be Waiting For You by Johan Glössner feat. Frida Winsth. Here is a TH-cam video of it. It's a beautiful song: th-cam.com/video/njrNnTLFIt8/w-d-xo.html
Why are people so picky and unpleasant. You're a warm beautiful lady who creates videos that are honest, light hearted and a pleasure to watch. Honestly if people are going to be like this, It's best they watch somebody else. Keep doing what you're doing just the way you are doing it? I'm so glad I found your channel. Personally I think a lot of negativity stems from jealousy, but I'm sure the people that criticise would disagree.
I sure do appreciate it so much, Susan. I think they felt that I might be trying to hide something with the new camera and some of it was trying to get the lighting right. So it actually worked out well because I'm more comfortable with this camera. I sure am grateful. Lots of love Melissa
Melissa, out of over 75K subbies, 2 emails were of people who are just jealous. We know you are real and don't use lighting to make your skin line-less...you are so beautiful. You are the first TH-camr I watched who shows how RetinA really works. I'm going to start using it bc I see how your skin is so smooth. I don't see any difference in cameras, you are just as pretty with either camera. So use whatever camera you feel comfortable. There...so I've said my two cents ❤💚💜💙💛
Oh my gosh, thank you so much!!!! I was kind of glad to be able to let that other camera go to be honest. I would always be mad before i ever started filming because of it lol Thank you so very much! Lots of love, Melissa
I'm 27 and you have nicer skin than I do!!! Seriously, you are so gorgeous and your skin is goals! I work in mental health and can confirm that some people are extremely critical and impossible to satisfy because of their own issues and that isn't your problem to take on or your responsibility to please them. Stick with your gut and do things your own way because you are beautiful in everything you do. ♡
Oh thank you for such a lovely comment. I do think a lot of people are critical but in the end it worked out for the best. I do like this camera better and feel more comfortable now. You are just so sweet. Many thanks! Melissa
Oh my word Melissa...who in the world doesn't understand that that lighting changes the way we look. I often say in my comments that if you saw me in real life you wouldn't recognize me. I ask if they've every seen their local tv news personalities in person. They look totally different !!! I say to do what you want to with your channel. I do !!! Love driving with you and seeing your part of the world. xoxo patti 🎀
To be honest Patti, I just couldn't get that camera to work as well. It was such a pain to me and I think I had a mental block. I think I just have to have one that is simple and does nothing else. lolol Love you and thanks! Melissa
Melissa, Melissa, Melissa, Please dont let the jealous mean spirited people hurt your feelings. You are an amazingly beautiful woman with or without any kind of special lighting. You bring joy and inspiration to so many of us. And I sincerely thank you and I am thankful for you.
I feel you shouldn't have to explain or justify anything melissa you are the most genuine and sweetest person on u tube your skin is naturally beautiful and I follow your examples! I love your channel
Thank you so much! I always worry that people think I'm trying to deceive them so if I get several comments about the same thing I try to address it. But I sure am grateful. Love, Melissa
You are so sweet and so pretty. Don't let a couple of mean comments cause you to change things up. This is your channel and you get lots of views. A couple of negative comments out of all those views shouldn't make you change things up.
Oh it really didn't bother me too much. And I like this camera better - easier to use, so it all worked out. But thank you so much, Susan! Love, Melissa
Oh Melissa! Every video I see you in you look real. Your skin is gorgeous. You are an inspiration to me and so many more. Ignore the ridiculous comments. I know it's difficult, but those of us that have seen most or all of your videos know how genuine and beautiful (inside and out!) you are. Please keep doing what you're doing, I learn so much. :)
Melissa I think you look gorgeous with or without lights but I can see you better when using rage lights. Love this Vlog and seeing bits of your world. Have a wonderful week.
I don't care what your skin color is or what you look like, really. Your beautiful inner self shines through regardless and that's the Melissa I really love, not what is on the outside. I never even notice a difference between one type of lighting and another. I'm not a morning person either. When I was still working, I always had to allow myself a full hour to sit there with my coffee until I was forced to get myself in gear, lol. Nowadays I still get up early, go get my coffee and sit with my husband and read for an hour before I do anything else. BBQ is the finished meat product to us. I just learned to make BBQ country ribs and boy howdy! My husband is in hog heaven and they are so easy! One of our biggest thrills was going to the Moonlight Barbeque in Owensboro, KY in 2012 on our way back west from Indiana. Girl, we thought we'd died and gone to heaven! If you've never been there you gotta go sometime. It's the best! Your area looks mightily like where I grew up in southern Indiana. Made me a bit homesick! Thank you for sharing all these things with us. Sorry I got a bit gabby there, didn't I? ♥♥♥
Oh Leslie, you are too good for words. You really are. You really touched my heart with this comment. I can't thank you enough. I have to allow myself time in the morning, too, even before I get in the shower. I can't just jump in the water. It hurts. lol. I know exactly where Owensboro is! I bet it was sooo good! I love you and am so glad we are friends. Lots of love, Melissa
Melissa55 I forgot this in my comments... I can’t jump in shower first thing either... my RA does not allow... I have to get going and then I go all day. I loved seeing the land where you live... I am born and raised in Alabama... and oh the difference in BBQ between here and there! Well I could go on for days... I love the food I grew up on! I also love all food! 😜❤️
Please, do not let anyone steal your joy. Life is just too short. You bring beauty just being you . Keep being you ..for you are real ..a graceful lovely lady and you are ENOUGH. Loved seeing the beauty of your world!God bless!
Thanks you Jeanna. I really haven't let anyone do that. I'm sort of using it as an excuse to go back to my camera, too. The new one is so complicated. Love and many thanks! Melissa
Oh Melissa, just ignore the haters! Use whatever equipment you would like! You are an honest, sincere, and kind person, and it is clear to me that you were not trying to deceive anyone with your new camera. It is a shame that you won't use it anymore, since it was a thoughtful gift from your son. Since you asked, I think you should keep the ring light - it makes it easier to see you and the products you are discussing.
This was great, Melissa! You, deceptive?!? *Snort*! Never happen! You're always clear as a bell ~ we can see your sweet soul! I love your hair up! It showcases that fabulous long neck! Blessings! Jackie in NY state
Doggone it, Melissa! I've seen you in person, and your skin is gorgeous, and youthful!! We call it grilling out, instead of BBQ. We BBQ like you do, and its almost always pork. I loved going to the Mennonite store with you. Enjoyed this very much, Melissa. Many blessings, prayers, and love..MaryEllen
you are so sweet, ME. YOU are the one with the gorgeous skin. It's just flawless. It's been so interesting to me to hear the different ways people like BBQ. I miss you. I wish you would move next door!!! Lots of love, and thanks, Melissa
I really think whoever emailed you was seriously just trying to hurt you. You have filmed in all types of lighting, you’ve vlogged, you’ve been outside, you’ve been in bathroom lighting, stores, the car, all over the place and NEVER has your skin looked bad for a minute! You have great skin because you take care of yourself and some people just can’t handle someone else being as beautiful as you are. You film with whatever camera you want and whatever is easiest for you but don’t believe these people for a second. Anyone can see your beauty and how genuine you are so that was nothing but jealousy speaking. Some people are just downright mean. I see people ripping Sam shuerman to shreds all the time and she’s such a sweet person and so beautiful! I don’t understand it. Much love to you Melissa and I enjoyed this video as usual. I’m just like you when I wake up I have to sit and stare at things too for awhile. It takes my brain much longer to wake up even after my body is up. 😂
aw, thank you, Hannah. It's ok and I have been glad to be able to switch back to this camera. You are just so sweet and I sure am thankful to you. Yep, gotta have my time to sit and stare! lol Love to you and thanks, Melissa
How sad that people like to be so very rude, and I’m sorry you had to be on the receiving end of it. Thank you for the ride along its such a pleasure to see different countrysides. It was beautiful❤️.
I think you should ignore negative ppl like that. I have been watching your videos for a while and I don't think you were trying to be deceitful. Try not to let them bother you. I am sending you some love!
If the tone of the emails was accusatory and rude, then I think those people were intending to be constructive but rather to tear you down. I thought your skin looked just as good in the video in your bathroom as it always does! Your new camera and lighting setup was great. Someone’s always gonna have a problem with something-no need to lower your production quality for a few rude people. The rest of us here know that you are a genuine and honest person!!
aw thank you so much. Actually this camera is so much easier to use that I think I'm going to stick with it. lol. But I sure do appreciate this so much! Lots of love, Melissa
I'm so glad your vlogging. Beautiful scenery. Some people can be so rude and mean but melissa we all know your a beautiful lady inside and out. Stay you, and stay beautiful. I love your channel
OMG!! When mean people are jealous of TRUE BEAUTY!! You do what you want !! You all cook out like we do. Sorry about your grandson hope he is doing well.I honestly can’t tell any difference in your lighting or how you look. YOUR BEAUTIFUL sweet lady!! Your town looks a lot like Dunlap and the countryside looks like the mountain where I live.LOVE the country peaceful place.❤️❤️❤️
aw, thanks, but really is was kind of a relief. I like this camera better so it all worked out. I think probably a lot of our towns in E Tennessee look the same, but it does look like Dunlap doesn't it? Love you girl!!! xoxox, Melissa
The word deception should never be coupled with Melissa. She is as honest as the day and has disclosed so much of herself in her body of work always telling it how it is. I'm fascinated at all the different types of BBQ in the US. Here in Australia tradition dictated plain old snags and steak although nowadays seafood is popular.
Oh thank you!!!!! This is so kind of you. I love hearing about all kinds of food traditions. Now I don't know what snags are. I'm going to google it. It's like a sausage!! I learned something new. Love ya, girl and thanks, Melissa
I thought you looked just as good in your bathroom as in your filming room! Some people just like to complain and cause drama! I'm glad you don't let those kinds of people bother you Melissa! I enjoyed seeing your little town...it looks to be about the same size as mine. I love your humor and openness and consider you a friend and you tell the best stories on IG!! Love ya girl!
aw, thanks so much, Kim!!! Honestly, I'm glad to be shed of the camera. It's nice and everything but it made me tense because it was so fancy. lol aww, I love small towns don't you? I sure do consider you a friend and I am grateful for that. Love you lots! Melissa
Thank you for showing us your beautiful town! I can't believe anyone would say such unkind things to you. You are so real and so beautiful. Don't change a thing. We love you just the way you are.
aw, thanks so much. Really though, I was ready to change back. That other camera was just too much for me. I could never relax! lol Many thanks, Melissa
Hey Beautiful lady! Lights, no lights you look beautiful! I like the lights because I want to see you better.all this bar b q talk is making me hungry!!! We are “grilling out” tonight here in Illinois. Love hearing about the regional differences. I love your little town. I live in a little town too! Love your finished makeup look and your shoes!! So pretty!! Loved your vlog pretty Melissa! Love, Dawn
Melissa - I don't care if you are in a spotlight, LED light, neon light, sunlight, or candle light, you are beautiful inside and out. I just adore your videos and look forward to watching them so much. They really cheer me up and encourage me. God bless you sweet friend! ❤
Melissa, you are such a beautiful person inside and out! Please just be you. Anyone that is a regular follower knows there is nothing deceiving about you. Shame on anyone that thought otherwise.
Melissa, you are beautiful inside and outside no matter what kind of light you are in. Just do the things that you want to do with your channel. Don't worry about what two people say. There will always be critics. Just let your light shine and keep making the rest of us smile. We love you!
I Missy...oh brother! You would NEVER deceive anyone! That's just so wrong of them to say those things...your skin is beautiful, and either camera is great! I love your Sleeping Beauty method....I'll have to try that tonight! Your wake up ways are SO like my husband...he sits and stares at things for a Looooong time till he's awake! That's was so funny! I laughed! I loved seeing your office and your beautiful town....this was a really fun and wonderful video! Love and hugs, JJ xxooo
You are one of my favorite and please do not listen to such negative people. I also do not know you personally but you seem so real and beautiful inside and out. I like the comb idea, I have fine hair also. I have thyroid and lyme disease and doesn't help any either. Have a wonderful week!
I had never thought that you were deceiving anyone.There are some people that just can't be pleased.You do whatever makes you happy.Im so sorry that you have to experience and explain...Just stay true to yourself and your beauty and kindness will always shine through...Take care Mellissa 🌹💕
aw, thank you!!! I think there have been videos accusing people of using special lenses and bright lights to camouflage imperfections. But it is hard to get lighting and stuff right, especially for amateurs like most of us. I like my original camera better. It does all that for me. Many thanks, Lisa! Melissa
I’ll say it again in public now whoever said that to you needs to be horsewhipped because their intention was to hurt you not provide anything constructive. OK now to the other stuff sorry LOL we call it grilling here in Indiana and barbecue is a noun for a food just like you. You’re a beautiful woman Melissa and don’t you ever listen to anybody who says you’re not. I’m not kidding I can’t tell you how burning hot mad that makes me. I love you you’re one of my best friends and I can’t stand anybody saying something like that about you so there...they’re wrong! Seriously you wouldn’t show yourself anywhere other than those lights if that was true. I enjoyed the road trip! Can you tell I’m upset going back-and-forth here LOL 💋💋💋
awwwww, thank you! So you call it BBQ in Indiana, too? I didn't know that! I sure do love you, Mary! Like crazy! I really am glad they said it in a way, because it made me switch back to this camera. I'm more comfortable using it and feel more at home. Love you!!!!!! Melissa
Glitzy Fritzy You had me at your first sentence!! People are coming from their own place of envy and yucky it has not anything to do with you, Melissa. At 53 years old I seem to shake my head more than ever what kind of planet is this????
Melissa you are as beautiful in the inside as you are on the outside. I don't care what light you use, you are beautiful. There's an old saying.You can please some people some of the time. But , you can't please all the people all the time. I loved your vlog and I love you. I hope your little one heals up real quick. Blessings to you and Doug and Oliver and your entire family! xoxo Mary 🤗😘💖
Deceiving us?! You look just as beautiful either way to me, just slightly different lighting. I don't think it was your intention to hide anything. You've always been so honest with us all. That's what I love about you ❤
I agree. You look great either way. If you got a new camera use it if you want to! It's probaby nice to have the extra lighting when you're doing a makeup tutorial. In general I prefer videos that have more lighting than less lighting. People can be so nitpicky. If they really want to know how you look all natural they should watch one of your car talks with Kristen. How are you going to fake anything in that lighting? 🤓
Melissa, You are a BEAUTIFUL woman on the inside and out!!! You will ALWAYS have naysayers for THAT reason alone. Ignore. Moving on ... What a NEAT video this was, I LOVED it!!!! Seeing your town, Doug's door, and GREEN trees (I live in the desert!!). It was awesome!!! So sorry about (think it was) your grandson's injury, glad it doesn't sound too serious, part of growing up!! Keep looking UP!!!!!
You are so kind, Janna. Thank you so much. East Tennessee really is a beautiful part of the country and we have so much vegetation! Thank you and much love, Melissa
Cannot believe the nerve of some people!! You are a beautiful lady! BBQ is most definitely a noun! So sorry about your grandson, but I’m sure he will be back to him self soon. As a native Tennessean, I can’t wait to see your town.
Good grief, Melissa, haven't these people ever seen you and Kristinn doing the car chats?!!!!! Seriously, only sunlight during those vlogs and you're just as beautiful as when you film with the lighting indoors! I understand your desire to try to clear up their misconception/misunderstanding of what you're doing but it seems that people these days are so quick to judge and point their finger at others. You are such a beautiful woman inside and out and are truly genuine and down to earth with a heart of gold. :D Yep! BBQ is sooooo different depending on where you live. I was so shocked the first time I moved out of TN to TX and went in search of BBQ (basically pulled pork meat on a hamburger bun with slaw and bbq sauce) and found a choice of bbq ribs, brisket, sandwich, etc. and it was beef!!!!!! LOL Your suggestions on hairstyles are terrific. Before I cut my hair for the summer I used several of your tips and they made my hair look so nice. :D Your hair is gorgeous! Love the warm eye look you used. :) So pretty! Thanks for sharing pics of your town. We're so similar, Melissa. I'm a night person, too. But mornings are slow motion and simple routines. If my husband asks me a question, I just stare at him and try to process the sounds into words! LOL Hope you have a wonderful week! xoxoJanet
Aww, please don't skip to the end on your GRWM, I love them. Your vlogs are not too long. Melissa, I've been watching you long enough to know that you are beautiful inside and out. Please disregard the mean comments, some are just jealous. xoxox Linda
How rude of your commentors--you skin is beautiful ALL the time and I watch all of your videos!!! Your look is totally beautiful!! I just think some people make up things to insinuate that you are not totally gorgeous BUT you are totally gorgeous inside and out!!!! Love from a devoted subscriber who sees the TRUTH!!!! Hugs, Susanna xoxo
Girl, I want your set up with all the lighting and everything in my every day light! I want to wear that to work and everywhere lol! I would completely ignore those people - they are jealous. That is interesting about bbq being a noun as I have used it both ways - too funny. Loved your vlog, the outfits, the buildings and your town and your life - thanks for sharing so much with us as I feel like I visited you! Love you my friend. ♥ Elle
aw, thank you, Elle!!! I have always thought it was interesting that BBQ was used different ways. I really do like living in a small town. It's like going to a social event when you go to the grocery. I sure do appreciate you so much. Lots of love and thanks! Melissa
Thank you for sharing part of your week with us. My grandchildren are growing up and I miss their ‘little’ stage. They were so much fun. I have lived in the past near Amish areas and they have great butter, eggs and homemade breads and pies. You are lucky to live is a very beautiful area of the country. I am so happy I found your channel through my daughter more than. year ago, before I even thought of doing my own thing here. Have a great week, Melissa! ❤️. Sandra.
Thanks so much, Sandra. It's amazing how quickly they grow up. Oh they really do have the best food don't they? Wonderful cooks. Oh thank you so much, Sandra. I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed getting to know you. Love and thanks! Melissa
Don't let anyone get you down. People can be so thoughtless! YOU do YOU. That's the best any of us can do. Love the countryside. It's really beautiful. Thanks for taking us along. Hope you have a wonderful week. Love you much....................xoxoxo
A sweet breath of fresh air, the best way to describe you, Melissa. We are blessed beyond measure to get a glimpse of you and your world. The drive through the country, speaks to my heart, Tenn is one beautiful state. I love you! ❤️❤️❤️
I agree I can't believe people say you are deceiving people about your looks you are the most genuine honest woman and look incredible with and without makeup,. and so gracious. Thank you for a lovely video and the scenery is so lush and green!
Some people just cannot accept a beautiful woman who takes care of herself. Why are people always looking for crap? It just burdens my heart that there are such untrusting people looking for a chance to pounce on someone. It’s disheartening. Don’t change anything to try and prove yourself. Change it if it’s something YOU want to do.
You are the kindest person, Charlie. Since it was more than one person I was afraid others were thinking the same thing and thought maybe it had become an issue I needed to address. Thank you more than I can say. You are wonderful. Love you girl1 Melissa
Melissa...we have seen you in daylight...on your back porch in daylight....walking your neighborhood in daylight...in restaurants in daylight...in all, you are just gorgeous. A true beauty. I just love your genuine personality. Don’t pay any attention to the peanut gallery...love you sweetheart. Have a blessed week💕
I am not a morning person. I have always appreciated your tips and information. I have never felt deceived by you or your LIGHTING. I would never make it on TH-cam. I pray for people that view everything in a negative light. God is Great. Many Blessings to you Melissa.
It's hard to imagine a more sincere person than you Melissa. That you would try to deceive someone is so outrageous! Love the blush colored shoesand your vlog around town. Love you!!
Like most of the other commenters said, you do whatever makes you feel comfortable. This is YOUR channel, after all! If people don't like it, then they are not forced to watch! You are delightful, and very refreshing! Thanks for your honesty. God bless you!
Thank you so much for taking us along. Your town looks so peaceful...loved it. I learn something new every time I watch you. I hope your grandson is recovering nicely. Please ignore the negative viewers because you are beautiful inside and out. 💕💖💕
WHAT?!?! Who in their right mind would say that to you? Jealous people that’s who. I’m sorry you had to deal with that but please don’t worry about them. You are gorgeous in any lighting. Great video, ❤️😃❤️
Bless their hearts! Some people just aren't happy unless they're mad about something. I love the outfit you showed. It is a wonderful look for you. I especially enjoyed driving through your town! The town near where I live (I live in the country) is vibrant and active too. Thanks, Melissa!
Hi Melissa, people will complain about anything today! I think that you look beautiful no matter what camera or lighting you use. You should use whatever you like, it's your channel. I have never felt that you have deceived anyone. You are such a beautiful soul inside and out. Much love, Cathy xoxo
Oh my goodness. Melissa your just wonderful for sharing your time and life with us. I have taken many notes from your beauty routine. I just love to listen to you talk. Your a friend that I can't wait to see again. I don't know how you deal with negative people but they are always out there spilling there negativity. Please know I appreciate you for putting yourself out there for all of us that can't wait to see you again. Many hugs 🤗
Wait a minute😲😲😲😲are you kidding me with those nasty e-mails ?!!!! DONT YOU CHANGE A THING BEAUTIFUL🌻 MELISSA!Just JEALOUS TROLLS WHO ENVY YOU!!!Now I'll finish watching.....ugh What a great vlog!! Your hair looks beautiful and silky!!! Wow love this winding roads and those beautiful tree's🌳!!! Outfit and shoes are gorgeous on you!Hope your grandson is healing nicely and the double birthday party was a blast!!Big hugs🤗🤗🤗 and NO ONE tells you what to do on YOUR FANTASTIC CHANNEL....😊😊😊😊
Melissa I am happy with any video you make..Light or no light...Loved seeing your town..Countryside is so pretty..Your outfit looks so nice..and I love your shoes...You are such a beautiful person..in all ways...Hugs and Love Loretta
I am always so grateful to you, Loretta. Thank you more than I can say. I tell you, those shoes are so comfy!!! love and thanks from the bottom of my heart, Melissa
I enjoy spending time with you, watching and learning on your channel. I enjoyed the tour of your town and country side. The new office outfit is very flattering. The black (pencil skirt) and white (sleeveless top) together, are a timeless classic. The pairing with the color and style of the shoes was an excellent choice. Choices??? I choose your channel, because it is about enhancing our beauty and embracing maturity gracefully. You are honest, graceful, elegant, polite, and gorgeous. Yes, you do have a special "light", right in your heart shinning bright. Love you Melissa. Looking forward to this weeks viedo/Vlog.
People took the time to email you complaints? Wow. I hope you can forget those emails. Use the camera you want to and the ring light. Don’t let a couple miserable people out of *thousands* who adore you bother you! I didn’t know BBQ was different in different places! Ha! I was going to message you....I went to American Eagle today and bought those jeans.....omg!!! Favorite new jeans! So so comfortable and flattering! So thank you!! Xoxoxo PS the drive to get veggies 😍😍
I love you and those people are stinkers and jealous. There was nothing wrong with the new camera. I dislike jealous people. To be truthful I'm obsessed with the Amish in PA. I took so many hidden pictures my family was super upset at me. Love you xoxo
aw, thanks, MD. I'm kind of glad to switch back. The new one was too fancy for me. lolol I can see you taking secret pictures! I love it. Love you! Melissa
Loved this !!! Oh those shoes ! Thank you Melissa , you are so sweet and dear. The countryside is so beautiful !!! What a wonderful world this would be if more people were like you ! xoxo
Melissa...I loved this video. You live in such a beautiful town. Speaking of beautiful...you are beautiful on the inside and out. I think your lighting is perfect the way it is. Those hot lights are tough in these summer months. Hope you will have lots of fun with your grandkids this summer. ❤️Love you...Laura
Melissa, thank you so much for this wonderful video. I enjoyed seeing your town. I would not worry about what negative people say about the lighting. You are being kind to share your life with us. Always look forward to your videos. Thanks, Jane
Never fails to amaze me how petty and mean some people can be. However we will rise above them and not speak of them! You definitely need the ring light so we can see your beautiful face, especially when doing a tutorial 😃💋. I love the sound of all your bbq foods. In UK (and Australia) bbq is a ‘cookout’ where different foods are grilled outside. Love your hair and different makeup styles, and the shoes are gorgeous, with very elegant workwear. Thx for our pretty country ride, some of it looks similar to parts of UK, and it was so interesting to see some of your town. A real insight thank you so much beautiful lady xxx
Melissa I love your videos so much! When you bring us around your lovely town I think of one of my favorite movies Steel Magnolias. I love a small town country atmosphere not to mention a southern accent. I may have been born and raised in NJ but my inner spirit is most definitely southern charm!
Hi Melissa, I don't care what some people may say about you or what you are trying to hide. I think you are such a beautiful woman and you are so sweet as well. Thanks so much for sharing the video of your town, it was so nice to see! I think you are wonderful and such a great inspiration to anyone who wants to take care of themselves and look their best!! xoxo
You are beautiful inside and out, in ANY kind of lighting. Obviously you are humble enough to consider what your viewers have to say, but sometimes people be crazy. I'm not a morning person either! I loved how you so perfectly described waking up! Lol! 😳Thank you for showing us around the beautiful countryside! My father was from Tennessee, I've only been there once when I was about 7 years old. It's gorgeous! Have a wonderful week! ❤️ Love, Julie
Melissa, I think you present as a very honest person. Cameras, lighting and technology are nuances only to master. Most don’t expect perfection. I like the skirt and shoes. Very nice. I had no idea about all the different barbecue types.
In Oklahoma it is a. Ok out or grillin’. BR be que is a meat with sauce. I cannot believe anyone would accuse you of attempting to manipulate with camera and lights. Those folks need to get a life. You are lovely and charming and real. Good grief, people if you cannot say something nice do not say anything at all. Melissa I just love your .videos. Thank you for sharing your time and inspiring us!
Melissa you look beautiful in any light. Here in the UK if we BBQ it's eating outdoors and cooking on charcoals....... Burgers, sausages ,any meats and fish like prawns etc .Its a shame when a building with history burns down, it's lucky you have a photo to always remember how things were. Loved the journey to the Market... I bet its lovely healthy fruit and veg with no harmful sprays and just love places like that if you can find them. loved the vlog. hugs x
I got a question about the song playing in the background. I got it from Epidemic Sound. It's called I'll Be Waiting For You by Johan Glössner feat. Frida Winsth. Here is a TH-cam video of it. It's a beautiful song: th-cam.com/video/njrNnTLFIt8/w-d-xo.html
Melissa55 Thank you for sharing the info on the song. I had looked online for it, but couldn't find anything. Such a great song😊
Such a pretty song!
Why are people so picky and unpleasant. You're a warm beautiful lady who creates videos that are honest, light hearted and a pleasure to watch. Honestly if people are going to be like this, It's best they watch somebody else. Keep doing what you're doing just the way you are doing it? I'm so glad I found your channel. Personally I think a lot of negativity stems from jealousy, but I'm sure the people that criticise would disagree.
I sure do appreciate it so much, Susan. I think they felt that I might be trying to hide something with the new camera and some of it was trying to get the lighting right. So it actually worked out well because I'm more comfortable with this camera. I sure am grateful. Lots of love Melissa
Well said. You can never please everyone.
Melissa, out of over 75K subbies, 2 emails were of people who are just jealous. We know you are real and don't use lighting to make your skin line-less...you are so beautiful. You are the first TH-camr I watched who shows how RetinA really works. I'm going to start using it bc I see how your skin is so smooth. I don't see any difference in cameras, you are just as pretty with either camera. So use whatever camera you feel comfortable. There...so I've said my two cents ❤💚💜💙💛
Oh my gosh, thank you so much!!!! I was kind of glad to be able to let that other camera go to be honest. I would always be mad before i ever started filming because of it lol Thank you so very much! Lots of love, Melissa
I'm 27 and you have nicer skin than I do!!! Seriously, you are so gorgeous and your skin is goals! I work in mental health and can confirm that some people are extremely critical and impossible to satisfy because of their own issues and that isn't your problem to take on or your responsibility to please them. Stick with your gut and do things your own way because you are beautiful in everything you do. ♡
Oh thank you for such a lovely comment. I do think a lot of people are critical but in the end it worked out for the best. I do like this camera better and feel more comfortable now. You are just so sweet. Many thanks! Melissa
Well said, other's people negativity is not your problem 😀 keep doing what you do beautiful Melissa!
Oh please some people what. They just jealous ignore Mellissa. You are beautiful inside and out. X
aw, thank you! I'm kind of relieved to be done with that camera to be honest. It was hard to use! Love and thanks, Melissa
Oh my word Melissa...who in the world doesn't understand that that lighting changes the way we look. I often say in my comments that if you saw me in real life you wouldn't recognize me. I ask if they've every seen their local tv news personalities in person. They look totally different !!! I say to do what you want to with your channel. I do !!! Love driving with you and seeing your part of the world. xoxo patti 🎀
To be honest Patti, I just couldn't get that camera to work as well. It was such a pain to me and I think I had a mental block. I think I just have to have one that is simple and does nothing else. lolol Love you and thanks! Melissa
I understand Melissa...I love my old camcorder! Love you too..xo p
Melissa, Melissa, Melissa, Please dont let the jealous mean spirited people hurt your feelings. You are an amazingly beautiful woman with or without any kind of special lighting. You bring joy and inspiration to so many of us. And I sincerely thank you and I am thankful for you.
I feel you shouldn't have to explain or justify anything melissa you are the most genuine and sweetest person on u tube your skin is naturally beautiful and I follow your examples! I love your channel
Thank you so much! I always worry that people think I'm trying to deceive them so if I get several comments about the same thing I try to address it. But I sure am grateful. Love, Melissa
You are so sweet and so pretty. Don't let a couple of mean comments cause you to change things up. This is your channel and you get lots of views. A couple of negative comments out of all those views shouldn't make you change things up.
Oh it really didn't bother me too much. And I like this camera better - easier to use, so it all worked out. But thank you so much, Susan! Love, Melissa
Oh Melissa! Every video I see you in you look real. Your skin is gorgeous. You are an inspiration to me and so many more. Ignore the ridiculous comments. I know it's difficult, but those of us that have seen most or all of your videos know how genuine and beautiful (inside and out!) you are. Please keep doing what you're doing, I learn so much. :)
Oh thank you so much Rebecca! I appreciate it more than I can say. Love to you! xoxox Melissa
Melissa I think you look gorgeous with or without lights but I can see you better when using rage lights. Love this Vlog and seeing bits of your world. Have a wonderful week.
Monika McGillicuddy I agree with Monika, Melissa! 😍🤗
You are so sweet, Monika! Thank you so much. Love you!! Melissa
Deception? How silly. I recall you’ve gone outside in sunlight with no makeup for one of your retin A videos.
aw, thanks, Karen! You are so sweet! Love to you and thanks, Melissa
I don't care what your skin color is or what you look like, really. Your beautiful inner self shines through regardless and that's the Melissa I really love, not what is on the outside. I never even notice a difference between one type of lighting and another.
I'm not a morning person either. When I was still working, I always had to allow myself a full hour to sit there with my coffee until I was forced to get myself in gear, lol. Nowadays I still get up early, go get my coffee and sit with my husband and read for an hour before I do anything else.
BBQ is the finished meat product to us. I just learned to make BBQ country ribs and boy howdy! My husband is in hog heaven and they are so easy! One of our biggest thrills was going to the Moonlight Barbeque in Owensboro, KY in 2012 on our way back west from Indiana. Girl, we thought we'd died and gone to heaven! If you've never been there you gotta go sometime. It's the best!
Your area looks mightily like where I grew up in southern Indiana. Made me a bit homesick! Thank you for sharing all these things with us. Sorry I got a bit gabby there, didn't I? ♥♥♥
Oh Leslie, you are too good for words. You really are. You really touched my heart with this comment. I can't thank you enough. I have to allow myself time in the morning, too, even before I get in the shower. I can't just jump in the water. It hurts. lol. I know exactly where Owensboro is! I bet it was sooo good! I love you and am so glad we are friends. Lots of love, Melissa
Melissa55 I forgot this in my comments... I can’t jump in shower first thing either... my RA does not allow... I have to get going and then I go all day.
I loved seeing the land where you live... I am born and raised in Alabama... and oh the difference in BBQ between here and there! Well I could go on for days... I love the food I grew up on! I also love all food! 😜❤️
It's all so different in the different states isn't it? Thank you so much ! Love to you, Melissa
Please, do not let anyone steal your joy. Life is just too short. You bring beauty just being you . Keep being you ..for you are real ..a graceful lovely lady and you are ENOUGH. Loved seeing the beauty of your world!God bless!
Thanks you Jeanna. I really haven't let anyone do that. I'm sort of using it as an excuse to go back to my camera, too. The new one is so complicated. Love and many thanks! Melissa
Melissa you don’t have to prove anything ignore them
This one is actually easier to use! lol So it was a good excuse to switch back. lol Many thanks! Melissa
Your hair looks great Melissa. Ignoring some emails can sometimes be a good thing, lol.
aw, thanks Marla! I always cringe when I have to check my emails. lol Love ya Melissa
Oh Melissa, just ignore the haters! Use whatever equipment you would like! You are an honest, sincere, and kind person, and it is clear to me that you were not trying to deceive anyone with your new camera. It is a shame that you won't use it anymore, since it was a thoughtful gift from your son. Since you asked, I think you should keep the ring light - it makes it easier to see you and the products you are discussing.
You should film your videos anyway you wish. It’s your channel. I will still watch.
aw, thanks, Beatrice. Really I do like this camera better so it worked out. Many thanks, Melissa
This was great, Melissa! You, deceptive?!? *Snort*! Never happen! You're always clear as a bell ~ we can see your sweet soul! I love your hair up! It showcases that fabulous long neck! Blessings! Jackie in NY state
Doggone it, Melissa! I've seen you in person, and your skin is gorgeous, and youthful!! We call it grilling out, instead of BBQ. We BBQ like you do, and its almost always pork. I loved going to the Mennonite store with you. Enjoyed this very much, Melissa. Many blessings, prayers, and love..MaryEllen
you are so sweet, ME. YOU are the one with the gorgeous skin. It's just flawless. It's been so interesting to me to hear the different ways people like BBQ. I miss you. I wish you would move next door!!! Lots of love, and thanks, Melissa
No, I haven't heard to that! I'll look it up. Thank you! xoxox
Dear, every light you use shows in what great shape your skin is - glowy brilliant. Especially for 60+. I hope to like similar like you one day.
Oh gosh thank you! That sure is kind of you and I appreciate it. Lots of love, Melissa
I really think whoever emailed you was seriously just trying to hurt you. You have filmed in all types of lighting, you’ve vlogged, you’ve been outside, you’ve been in bathroom lighting, stores, the car, all over the place and NEVER has your skin looked bad for a minute! You have great skin because you take care of yourself and some people just can’t handle someone else being as beautiful as you are. You film with whatever camera you want and whatever is easiest for you but don’t believe these people for a second. Anyone can see your beauty and how genuine you are so that was nothing but jealousy speaking. Some people are just downright mean. I see people ripping Sam shuerman to shreds all the time and she’s such a sweet person and so beautiful! I don’t understand it. Much love to you Melissa and I enjoyed this video as usual. I’m just like you when I wake up I have to sit and stare at things too for awhile. It takes my brain much longer to wake up even after my body is up. 😂
aw, thank you, Hannah. It's ok and I have been glad to be able to switch back to this camera. You are just so sweet and I sure am thankful to you. Yep, gotta have my time to sit and stare! lol Love to you and thanks, Melissa
How sad that people like to be so very rude, and I’m sorry you had to be on the receiving end of it. Thank you for the ride along its such a pleasure to see different countrysides. It was beautiful❤️.
I think you should ignore negative ppl like that. I have been watching your videos for a while and I don't think you were trying to be deceitful. Try not to let them bother you. I am sending you some love!
Thank you so much. Really it was a relief to give up that camera! It was so complicated! lol Thank you and much love, Melissa
If the tone of the emails was accusatory and rude, then I think those people were intending to be constructive but rather to tear you down. I thought your skin looked just as good in the video in your bathroom as it always does! Your new camera and lighting setup was great. Someone’s always gonna have a problem with something-no need to lower your production quality for a few rude people. The rest of us here know that you are a genuine and honest person!!
Taylor E ...AMEN! I thought the same.
aw thank you so much. Actually this camera is so much easier to use that I think I'm going to stick with it. lol. But I sure do appreciate this so much! Lots of love, Melissa
Totally agree, as our parents used to say “don’t let a few bad apples spoil the whole bunch.”
I'm so glad your vlogging. Beautiful scenery. Some people can be so rude and mean but melissa we all know your a beautiful lady inside and out.
Stay you, and stay beautiful. I love your channel
Oh thank you, Faye!!! I had a lot of fun doing it. And I appreciate you so much. Lots of love, Melissa
OMG!! When mean people are jealous of TRUE BEAUTY!! You do what you want !! You all cook out like we do. Sorry about your grandson hope he is doing well.I honestly can’t tell any difference in your lighting or how you look. YOUR BEAUTIFUL sweet lady!! Your town looks a lot like Dunlap and the countryside looks like the mountain where I live.LOVE the country peaceful place.❤️❤️❤️
aw, thanks, but really is was kind of a relief. I like this camera better so it all worked out. I think probably a lot of our towns in E Tennessee look the same, but it does look like Dunlap doesn't it? Love you girl!!! xoxox, Melissa
You can use any light you want . I love your honesty and thoughts and opinions. I love your videos. 🤗
aw, thank you so much! that is really kind of you. xoxox, Melissa
The word deception should never be coupled with Melissa. She is as honest as the day and has disclosed so much of herself in her body of work always telling it how it is. I'm fascinated at all the different types of BBQ in the US. Here in Australia tradition dictated plain old snags and steak although nowadays seafood is popular.
Oh thank you!!!!! This is so kind of you. I love hearing about all kinds of food traditions. Now I don't know what snags are. I'm going to google it.
It's like a sausage!! I learned something new. Love ya, girl and thanks, Melissa
I thought you looked just as good in your bathroom as in your filming room! Some people just like to complain and cause drama! I'm glad you don't let those kinds of people bother you Melissa! I enjoyed seeing your little town...it looks to be about the same size as mine. I love your humor and openness and consider you a friend and you tell the best stories on IG!! Love ya girl!
aw, thanks so much, Kim!!! Honestly, I'm glad to be shed of the camera. It's nice and everything but it made me tense because it was so fancy. lol aww, I love small towns don't you? I sure do consider you a friend and I am grateful for that. Love you lots! Melissa
Thank you for showing us your beautiful town! I can't believe anyone would say such unkind things to you. You are so real and so beautiful. Don't change a thing. We love you just the way you are.
Oh Melissa that’s just crazy!!! You are beautiful in any light!!!! Why are people so cruel!!!!!
Don't ever give in to the negativity. Don't change. Do your thing. Good lighting is a good thing. A good camera is a good thing.
aw, thanks so much. Really though, I was ready to change back. That other camera was just too much for me. I could never relax! lol Many thanks, Melissa
We are kindred spirits, Melissa, I too have to sit around and " stare at things for a while in the morning". LoL. I SO get it! ;-)
Oh we are!!!! It's like it's almost painful to move too fast! hahahah. We would do well together traveling! lol Love and thanks, Melissa
Hey Beautiful lady! Lights, no lights you look beautiful! I like the lights because I want to see you better.all this bar b q talk is making me hungry!!! We are “grilling out” tonight here in Illinois. Love hearing about the regional differences. I love your little town. I live in a little town too! Love your finished makeup look and your shoes!! So pretty!! Loved your vlog pretty Melissa!
Love,
Dawn
Melissa -
I don't care if you are in a spotlight, LED light, neon light, sunlight, or candle light, you are beautiful inside and out. I just adore your videos and look forward to watching them so much. They really cheer me up and encourage me. God bless you sweet friend! ❤
Melissa, you are such a beautiful person inside and out! Please just be you. Anyone that is a regular follower knows there is nothing deceiving about you. Shame on anyone that thought otherwise.
aw, thanks, Judy. I really do like this camera better, so it worked out for the best. The other frustrated me so much. Love and many thanks! Melissa
You are beautiful with or without special lighting. Lol ignore the haters. They could be just jealous.
awww, thank you so much!!! I do actually like using this camera better so it all worked out! Love and thanks, Melissa
Don't let haters make you feel like you need to change, you are beautiful in any light.have a wonderful weekend.
aw, thanks. I don't let them get to me, but I did kind of agree. I think this camera is more true to my skin tone. Love and thanks so much! Melissa
I love the way you share--always so inspiring--couldn't imagine picking at anything about lights, camera, etc. I just plain enjoy YOU--Thanks
That is so very sweet, LeeAnn! aw, thank you so much!! I sure do appreciate it. Lots of love and thanks, Melissa
Melissa, you are beautiful inside and outside no matter what kind of light you are in. Just do the things that you want to do with your channel. Don't worry about what two people say. There will always be critics. Just let your light shine and keep making the rest of us smile. We love you!
You are a doll! So sweet and genuine and a positive inspiration!
What a kind thing to say, Julie! Thank you so much! Love, Melissa
I Missy...oh brother! You would NEVER deceive anyone! That's just so wrong of them to say those things...your skin is beautiful, and either camera is great! I love your Sleeping Beauty method....I'll have to try that tonight! Your wake up ways are SO like my husband...he sits and stares at things for a Looooong time till he's awake! That's was so funny! I laughed! I loved seeing your office and your beautiful town....this was a really fun and wonderful video! Love and hugs, JJ xxooo
You are one of my favorite and please do not listen to such negative people. I also do not know you personally but you seem so real and beautiful inside and out. I like the comb idea, I have fine hair also. I have thyroid and lyme disease and doesn't help any either. Have a wonderful week!
I had never thought that you were deceiving anyone.There are some people that just can't be pleased.You do whatever makes you happy.Im so sorry that you have to experience and explain...Just stay true to yourself and your beauty and kindness will always shine through...Take care Mellissa 🌹💕
aw, thank you!!! I think there have been videos accusing people of using special lenses and bright lights to camouflage imperfections. But it is hard to get lighting and stuff right, especially for amateurs like most of us. I like my original camera better. It does all that for me. Many thanks, Lisa! Melissa
I’ll say it again in public now whoever said that to you needs to be horsewhipped because their intention was to hurt you not provide anything constructive. OK now to the other stuff sorry LOL we call it grilling here in Indiana and barbecue is a noun for a food just like you. You’re a beautiful woman Melissa and don’t you ever listen to anybody who says you’re not. I’m not kidding I can’t tell you how burning hot mad that makes me. I love you you’re one of my best friends and I can’t stand anybody saying something like that about you so there...they’re wrong! Seriously you wouldn’t show yourself anywhere other than those lights if that was true. I enjoyed the road trip! Can you tell I’m upset going back-and-forth here LOL 💋💋💋
awwwww, thank you! So you call it BBQ in Indiana, too? I didn't know that! I sure do love you, Mary! Like crazy! I really am glad they said it in a way, because it made me switch back to this camera. I'm more comfortable using it and feel more at home. Love you!!!!!! Melissa
Glitzy Fritzy You had me at your first sentence!! People are coming from their own place of envy and yucky it has not anything to do with you, Melissa. At 53 years old I seem to shake my head more than ever what kind of planet is this????
You tell it Sista Glitzy!! xoxox
Glitzy Fritzy You’re so right, Mary!! Love & Hugs
Thank you Suzy. It really did turn out okay. The other camera really frustrated me! lol Lots of love and thanks, Melissa
Melissa you are as beautiful in the inside as you are on the outside. I don't care what light you use, you are beautiful. There's an old saying.You can please some people some of the time. But , you can't please all the people all the time. I loved your vlog and I love you. I hope your little one heals up real quick. Blessings to you and Doug and Oliver and your entire family! xoxo Mary 🤗😘💖
Deceiving us?! You look just as beautiful either way to me, just slightly different lighting. I don't think it was your intention to hide anything. You've always been so honest with us all. That's what I love about you ❤
Oh Melissa you look exactly as beautiful with the light on as without it. I don’t understand what they meant. You look amazing👍🏻❤️
Oh thank you so much!~!! Love to you, Melissa
I agree. You look great either way. If you got a new camera use it if you want to! It's probaby nice to have the extra lighting when you're doing a makeup tutorial. In general I prefer videos that have more lighting than less lighting. People can be so nitpicky. If they really want to know how you look all natural they should watch one of your car talks with Kristen. How are you going to fake anything in that lighting? 🤓
Melissa, You are a BEAUTIFUL woman on the inside and out!!! You will ALWAYS have naysayers for THAT reason alone. Ignore. Moving on ... What a NEAT video this was, I LOVED it!!!! Seeing your town, Doug's door, and GREEN trees (I live in the desert!!). It was awesome!!! So sorry about (think it was) your grandson's injury, glad it doesn't sound too serious, part of growing up!! Keep looking UP!!!!!
You are so kind, Janna. Thank you so much. East Tennessee really is a beautiful part of the country and we have so much vegetation! Thank you and much love, Melissa
Cannot believe the nerve of some people!! You are a beautiful lady! BBQ is most definitely a noun! So sorry about your grandson, but I’m sure he will be back to him self soon. As a native Tennessean, I can’t wait to see your town.
aw, thank you!!! Yes, for sure a noun! And I can tell you're a Tennesseean! lol Love and thanks, Melissa
Good grief, Melissa, haven't these people ever seen you and Kristinn doing the car chats?!!!!! Seriously, only sunlight during those vlogs and you're just as beautiful as when you film with the lighting indoors! I understand your desire to try to clear up their misconception/misunderstanding of what you're doing but it seems that people these days are so quick to judge and point their finger at others. You are such a beautiful woman inside and out and are truly genuine and down to earth with a heart of gold. :D Yep! BBQ is sooooo different depending on where you live. I was so shocked the first time I moved out of TN to TX and went in search of BBQ (basically pulled pork meat on a hamburger bun with slaw and bbq sauce) and found a choice of bbq ribs, brisket, sandwich, etc. and it was beef!!!!!! LOL Your suggestions on hairstyles are terrific. Before I cut my hair for the summer I used several of your tips and they made my hair look so nice. :D Your hair is gorgeous! Love the warm eye look you used. :) So pretty! Thanks for sharing pics of your town. We're so similar, Melissa. I'm a night person, too. But mornings are slow motion and simple routines. If my husband asks me a question, I just stare at him and try to process the sounds into words! LOL Hope you have a wonderful week! xoxoJanet
You are a sweet lady and anyone who would say you are trying to be deceptive should go watch someone else. I couldn’t do videos ppl are so rude.
awww, thank you so much, Debbie!!! I sure do appreciate you so much. Lots of love, Melissa
Lovely vlog Melissa! Enjoy seeing your town. Hope you do more vlogs. Thanks
Thanks, Claire, that is so kind of you. xoxox, Melissa
Aww, please don't skip to the end on your GRWM, I love them. Your vlogs are not too long. Melissa, I've been watching you long enough to know that you are beautiful inside and out. Please disregard the mean comments, some are just jealous. xoxox Linda
How rude of your commentors--you skin is beautiful ALL the time and I watch all of your videos!!! Your look is totally beautiful!! I just think some people make up things to insinuate
that you are not totally gorgeous BUT you are totally gorgeous inside and out!!!! Love from
a devoted subscriber who sees the TRUTH!!!! Hugs, Susanna xoxo
Wow! I just can’t believe people. I don’t think I would take it to heart.🙄 Thanks for all your videos!
Girl, I want your set up with all the lighting and everything in my every day light! I want to wear that to work and everywhere lol! I would completely ignore those people - they are jealous. That is interesting about bbq being a noun as I have used it both ways - too funny. Loved your vlog, the outfits, the buildings and your town and your life - thanks for sharing so much with us as I feel like I visited you! Love you my friend. ♥ Elle
aw, thank you, Elle!!! I have always thought it was interesting that BBQ was used different ways. I really do like living in a small town. It's like going to a social event when you go to the grocery. I sure do appreciate you so much. Lots of love and thanks! Melissa
Thank you for sharing part of your week with us. My grandchildren are growing up and I miss their ‘little’ stage. They were so much fun. I have lived in the past near Amish areas and they have great butter, eggs and homemade breads and pies. You are lucky to live is a very beautiful area of the country. I am so happy I found your channel through my daughter more than. year ago, before I even thought of doing my own thing here. Have a great week, Melissa! ❤️. Sandra.
Thanks so much, Sandra. It's amazing how quickly they grow up. Oh they really do have the best food don't they? Wonderful cooks. Oh thank you so much, Sandra. I can't tell you how much I have enjoyed getting to know you. Love and thanks! Melissa
Oh, Melissa. They're just jealous because your GORGEOUS.
Don't let anyone get you down. People can be so thoughtless! YOU do YOU. That's the best any of us can do. Love the countryside. It's really beautiful. Thanks for taking us along. Hope you have a wonderful week. Love you much....................xoxoxo
A sweet breath of fresh air, the best way to describe you, Melissa. We are blessed beyond measure to get a glimpse of you and your world. The drive through the country, speaks to my heart, Tenn is one beautiful state. I love you! ❤️❤️❤️
I agree I can't believe people say you are deceiving people about your looks you are the most genuine honest woman and look incredible with and without makeup,. and so gracious. Thank you for a lovely video and the scenery is so lush and green!
Some people just cannot accept a beautiful woman who takes care of herself. Why are people always looking for crap? It just burdens my heart that there are such untrusting people looking for a chance to pounce on someone. It’s disheartening. Don’t change anything to try and prove yourself. Change it if it’s something YOU want to do.
You are the kindest person, Charlie. Since it was more than one person I was afraid others were thinking the same thing and thought maybe it had become an issue I needed to address. Thank you more than I can say. You are wonderful. Love you girl1 Melissa
You are the most beautiful TH-camr no matter what lighting you use! Inside and out.
Oh girl thank you! That just made my week! Love and thanks, Melissa
I love those shoes! I enjoyed your video and seeing the beautiful area you live in. Love and hugs!,
Melissa...we have seen you in daylight...on your back porch in daylight....walking your neighborhood in daylight...in restaurants in daylight...in all, you are just gorgeous. A true beauty. I just love your genuine personality. Don’t pay any attention to the peanut gallery...love you sweetheart. Have a blessed week💕
I am not a morning person. I have always appreciated your tips and information. I have never felt deceived by you or your LIGHTING. I would never make it on TH-cam. I pray for people that view everything in a negative light. God is Great. Many Blessings to you Melissa.
Oh girl I'm not a morning person at all! It's painful to move in the mornings isn't it? lol You are such a kind person. Thank you! Love, Melissa
Oh for goodness sake! 🙄 Ignore people & their silly jealous comments! ☺️ 💕 You are beautiful with or without lighting! ☺️ 💕 Mia x
It's hard to imagine a more sincere person than you Melissa. That you would try to deceive someone is so outrageous! Love the blush colored shoesand your vlog around town. Love you!!
Like most of the other commenters said, you do whatever makes you feel comfortable. This is YOUR channel, after all! If people don't like it, then they are not forced to watch! You are delightful, and very refreshing! Thanks for your honesty. God bless you!
Thank you so much for taking us along. Your town looks so peaceful...loved it. I learn something new every time I watch you. I hope your grandson is recovering nicely. Please ignore the negative viewers because you are beautiful inside and out. 💕💖💕
WHAT?!?! Who in their right mind would say that to you? Jealous people that’s who. I’m sorry you had to deal with that but please don’t worry about them. You are gorgeous in any lighting. Great video, ❤️😃❤️
Bless their hearts! Some people just aren't happy unless they're mad about something. I love the outfit you showed. It is a wonderful look for you. I especially enjoyed driving through your town! The town near where I live (I live in the country) is vibrant and active too. Thanks, Melissa!
OMG I can't believe people are that shallow and petty! You are beautiful and YOU JUST DO YOU! WE LOVE YOU!
aw thank you!!!! Love you! Melissa
Gorgeous with or without ring light...love your honesty and videos...
awwwwww thank you! That means to much to me. Love to you Melissa
Thanks for take us for a ride through your lovely town💖🌻🌈🌟
Those are just jealous insecure people! You’re seem a beautiful person, both inside and out🌼 love your channel. Thanks so much!
Love the Music & the tour ! What beautiful countryside!
Thank you Melissa !!
Thanks for sharing your pretty countryside and glimpse at your town! Loved it. Just keep being YOU, you're beautiful and shine from within🌟
Hi Melissa, people will complain about anything today! I think that you look beautiful no matter what camera or lighting you use. You should use whatever you like, it's your channel. I have never felt that you have deceived anyone. You are such a beautiful soul inside and out. Much love, Cathy xoxo
I loved this Melissa! Loved seeing your town and the countryside! Your hair looks beautiful and love the outfit! Gorgeous! Happy Sunday love!!!😘😘😘
Oh my goodness. Melissa your just wonderful for sharing your time and life with us. I have taken many notes from your beauty routine. I just love to listen to you talk. Your a friend that I can't wait to see again. I don't know how you deal with negative people but they are always out there spilling there negativity. Please know I appreciate you for putting yourself out there for all of us that can't wait to see you again. Many hugs 🤗
Beautiful. 🙏💜🌹💜
"Bring light!!!"
Yes!
Thank you. 💞
Wait a minute😲😲😲😲are you kidding me with those nasty e-mails ?!!!! DONT YOU CHANGE A THING BEAUTIFUL🌻 MELISSA!Just JEALOUS
TROLLS WHO ENVY YOU!!!Now I'll finish watching.....ugh
What a great vlog!! Your hair looks beautiful and silky!!! Wow love this winding roads and those beautiful tree's🌳!!! Outfit and shoes are gorgeous on you!Hope your grandson is healing nicely and the double birthday party was a blast!!Big hugs🤗🤗🤗 and NO ONE tells you what to do on YOUR FANTASTIC CHANNEL....😊😊😊😊
Melissa I am happy with any video you make..Light or no light...Loved seeing your town..Countryside is so pretty..Your outfit looks so nice..and I love your shoes...You are such a beautiful person..in all ways...Hugs and Love Loretta
MrsLoretta...She is such a lovely person isn't she!!!!! We can't please all the people all the time...it just isn't possible!!!!!! Much Love...xoxo
Thank you so much!!!
I am always so grateful to you, Loretta. Thank you more than I can say. I tell you, those shoes are so comfy!!! love and thanks from the bottom of my heart, Melissa
I enjoy spending time with you, watching and learning on your channel. I enjoyed the tour of your town and country side. The new office outfit is very flattering. The black (pencil skirt) and white (sleeveless top) together, are a timeless classic. The pairing with the color and style of the shoes was an excellent choice. Choices??? I choose your channel, because it is about enhancing our beauty and embracing maturity gracefully. You are honest, graceful, elegant, polite, and gorgeous. Yes, you do have a special "light", right in your heart shinning bright. Love you Melissa. Looking forward to this weeks viedo/Vlog.
People took the time to email you complaints? Wow. I hope you can forget those emails. Use the camera you want to and the ring light. Don’t let a couple miserable people out of *thousands* who adore you bother you!
I didn’t know BBQ was different in different places! Ha!
I was going to message you....I went to American Eagle today and bought those jeans.....omg!!! Favorite new jeans! So so comfortable and flattering! So thank you!! Xoxoxo
PS the drive to get veggies 😍😍
I love you and those people are stinkers and jealous. There was nothing wrong with the new camera. I dislike jealous people. To be truthful I'm obsessed with the Amish in PA. I took so many hidden pictures my family was super upset at me. Love you xoxo
aw, thanks, MD. I'm kind of glad to switch back. The new one was too fancy for me. lolol I can see you taking secret pictures! I love it. Love you! Melissa
Loved this !!! Oh those shoes ! Thank you Melissa , you are so sweet and dear. The countryside is so beautiful !!! What a wonderful world this would be if more people were like you ! xoxo
Melissa don't mind these jealous people you are pretty and wonderful woman 😘🤔🤔
Oh it's ok and thank you sweetie. I like this camera better. It's much easier to work with. Love you girl! Melissa
Melissa...I loved this video. You live in such a beautiful town. Speaking of beautiful...you are beautiful on the inside and out. I think your lighting is perfect the way it is. Those hot lights are tough in these summer months. Hope you will have lots of fun with your grandkids this summer. ❤️Love you...Laura
Melissa, thank you so much for this wonderful video. I enjoyed seeing your town. I would not worry about what negative people say about the lighting. You are being kind to share your life with us. Always look forward to your videos. Thanks, Jane
I am very grateful Jane. It was a lot of fun to film this and drive through the countryside. Thank you and have a wonderful week. Love, Melissa
Never fails to amaze me how petty and mean some people can be. However we will rise above them and not speak of them! You definitely need the ring light so we can see your beautiful face, especially when doing a tutorial 😃💋. I love the sound of all your bbq foods. In UK (and Australia) bbq is a ‘cookout’ where different foods are grilled outside. Love your hair and different makeup styles, and the shoes are gorgeous, with very elegant workwear. Thx for our pretty country ride, some of it looks similar to parts of UK, and it was so interesting to see some of your town. A real insight thank you so much beautiful lady xxx
Girl, you use what ever light you want to. Good grief, people will complain about anything. You are wonderful. Don't let the crazies get you down!
Melissa I love your videos so much! When you bring us around your lovely town I think of one of my favorite movies Steel Magnolias. I love a small town country atmosphere not to mention a southern accent. I may have been born and raised in NJ but my inner spirit is most definitely southern charm!
Hi Melissa, I don't care what some people may say about you or what you are trying to hide. I think you are such a beautiful woman and you are so sweet as well. Thanks so much for sharing the video of your town, it was so nice to see! I think you are wonderful and such a great inspiration to anyone who wants to take care of themselves and look their best!! xoxo
You are beautiful inside and out, in ANY kind of lighting. Obviously you are humble enough to consider what your viewers have to say, but sometimes people be crazy. I'm not a morning person either! I loved how you so perfectly described waking up! Lol! 😳Thank you for showing us around the beautiful countryside! My father was from Tennessee, I've only been there once when I was about 7 years old. It's gorgeous! Have a wonderful week! ❤️ Love, Julie
Melissa, I think you present as a very honest person. Cameras, lighting and technology are nuances only to master. Most don’t expect perfection. I like the skirt and shoes. Very nice. I had no idea about all the different barbecue types.
In Oklahoma it is a. Ok out or grillin’. BR be que is a meat with sauce.
I cannot believe anyone would accuse you of attempting to manipulate with camera and lights. Those folks need to get a life. You are lovely and charming and real. Good grief, people if you cannot say something nice do not say anything at all.
Melissa I just love your .videos. Thank you for sharing your time and inspiring us!
Melissa you look beautiful in any light. Here in the UK if we BBQ it's eating outdoors and cooking on charcoals....... Burgers, sausages ,any meats and fish like prawns etc .Its a shame when a building with history burns down, it's lucky you have a photo to always remember how things were. Loved the journey to the Market... I bet its lovely healthy fruit and veg with no harmful sprays and just love places like that if you can find them. loved the vlog. hugs x