I just wanted to update you all that my first therapy session went so good!!!! I was so nervous, but my therapist is so kind and I'm so luckily to have found someone where I do feel so comfortable because I have had some therapist that I definitely did not jive with in the past! Obviously this is just the beginning, but I'm so happy I finally took the first step into getting help for my phobia ❤️
This makes me so happy, Alexa 🥺💕💕💕 You should definitely be proud of yourself for taking this first scary step & being vulnerable with a total stranger-therapy is SO NERVE-WRACKING but amazing 🙈 I’m looking into finding a new therapist for my anxiety/panic bc my favorite therapist moved 💔 So glad you had a great first session & I hope this therapist continues to be the right fit for you! So much love heading your way ☀️💛
Alexa Sunshine83 I would recommend, along with therapy, to consider wearing healing crystals. Three of my favourites include labradorite, rose qiartz and black onyx, which is highly protective. Possibly you are drawn to black right now as you intuitively know that black is a protective colour.
even though i know we've talked about "TH-cam friends" (aka a title people use for friends who met specifically on TH-cam), UR MY REAL LIFE FRIEND AND I LOVE U 💞 my little sister 4ever!!!
I feel like it's really important to show that, as an adult, you're not always going to have a ton of friends around at all times. Everyone is living their lives, doing their thing. You might have a few close ones (especially ones who live far away), and when you get together it was like you were never apart. As always, quality over quantity, and it's totally okay!
Yep, this is my life. I feel like I don't really have friends in the town where I live. I have a handful of friends from the past--college, past jobs, etc that I see and/or talk to *occasionally.* I often go see my family--siblings, nieces and nephews. I think I need a cat.
I think my anxiety has scared off some people from me. I just live in a bubble with my husband or it feels that way. This video helped me feel less alone. Sometimes I feel like everyone else is so well adjusted. Thank you again for just being yourself.
Sending you love !!!! I feel that especially when you have a panic attack in front of a friend, it’s not that they are a lot of times angry or annoyed by it, but at least for me I just feel guilty like I’m the weird one that can’t do normal things 🥵 trying to push through it though!!!
me and my best friend personally are both plagued by mental issues from time to time (a lot of the time) and at one point almost everyone of my closest friends had at least gone to therapy once or was going regularly! people who will understand you are out there
Hey there!🙋🏻♀️ I feel the same thing. It’s me, my daughter and my husband. I have no friends in real life and the ones I used to talk to often brought me down. I found a girl through reselling, she lives in Texas but we message like if we had known each other for a long time. I could say she’s the only friends I have.
I feel friendship is very context specific. You go to school or work together, or attend the same place of worship, or something else that happens on regular intervals. It's rare and special for a friendship to stick beyond that context. It is harder to form these friendships as an adult who may be busier with other life things.
I totally agree Dana. Now that my kids have grown a lot of those friendships I made through my children’s school and extra curricular h are diminished and now I have friends from work and church. It takes time to make new friends and to invest time and energy into them.
I remember seeing your wedding photos and of course noticing your Apple Watch and wondering why you didn’t take it off. They’re still great photos! In terms of wishing you had, and wanting the puffy dress you should just take more photos. Maybe style a really unique shoot for an anniversary or something
Don't ever feel bad about not having ~real~ friends. I honestly don't think I have any friends at this point that don't also work in the same field as me. Making and keeping friends is hard as an adult, and there is nothing to feel bad about.
Thanks for answering my question! As a fellow introvert living far away from my closest friends, I’m always curious to hear about other people’s friendship situations. I appreciate you being so open and honest in sharing ☺️
Of course !!! I think it does help sometimes having friends farther because then I don’t feel as much pressure to have to see them everyday and instead it makes the time that we are together so amazing!
I'm very happy to hear that you've found a therapist specializing in phobias and anxiety! Enjoyed finding out more about your life. As a fellow introvert, I understand the whole "I don't hang out with people IRL vibe." My husband and my daughter are my close relationships.
I loved the chat you had about having "really friends"! related to it so much!! I'm watching this video in my car waiting for my Sushi order, after a day of thrifting by myself and I'm such a happy human right now 😁❤️
SOOOO happy to hear you're starting therapy for the anxiety and phobia!!! Thats great. Remember that the relationship and rapport you build with your therapist is very important so don't be afraid to try a different one if you don't feel like its a good fit!
Emgality has been my saving grace perspiration preventative for migraines. I went from years of chronic to none. Alexa, wishing you long relief support from migraines and panic attacks
Thank you! I have an appt with a new doctor in October to finally get on something! Everyone in my family takes migraine medication and it’s finally getting to a point where I need to as well 🥵
@@alexasunshine83 I’m glad to hear you have the October appointment. I know in my own narrative I would too often tell myself taking a med was a fail but the right one can be truly life enhancing. I’ll be thinking of you☀️
I’ve struggled with friendships a lot in the past few years due to my social anxiety, so it’s so nice to hear that I’m not alone with not really having “real life friends.” It made me sad for a long time to think my anxiety may have pushed people away, but I’ve also come to realize that I’m naturally an introvert & I am happy when I’m alone, so I feel like I’ve made some peace with it. Thank you Alexa for sharing your thoughts, I love these type of videos!! PS - I’d totally be your friend in real life!! ❤️
I really love how much you have grown since I started watching you. I remember a video a while back you uploaded talking about not feeling good enough for TH-cam/feeling insecure in general and I was so surprised because you’re so amazing and sweet. This video and others lately you seem like you have really grown confidence and I am just so happy for you. You’re awesome, Alexa! Don’t ever forget it ❤️
I can see your personal growth every video! That's something you could focus on. Rather than trying to 'fit' into perceived boxes...have at least 6 friends...become a mother by 32.... Youre a sweetie. Be happy!
I to am an extreme introvert! I often find myself “hanging out” with my friends in discord which is honestly just me listening to all of them talk. I’m comforted by their presence, but I’m also just SO bad at keeping up with social interactions even if I love my friends. Also, Selkie dresses are so dream-y, I can definitely see it as a cute wedding dress option! Your cats bring me so much joy! I’m glad to here your therapy went well! It’s always exciting to find a good therapist match.
I love your cats so much 😻 and I totally feel you on making it impossible for people to talk to you when you’re out and about… I panic when people randomly talk to me, and it makes it so I can’t understand what they’re saying 😂 I try to wear headphones and sunglasses and avoid eye contact when I’m out by myself. If I’m with my husband I’ll be cordial but if I have to come up with conversation topics with a stranger or someone I don’t know very well, my mind goes blank. I enjoy being by myself and honestly don’t want to have to make the time to hang out with new friends! It’s hard enough to try to spend time with the few I do have, especially as I get older and everyone has more responsibilities.
The older I got the more I realized I've started dressing for myself and myself ONLY! I don't need other people's validation to know if I look nice or not
My only friends are who I met through work. One of my coworkers is my actual best friend! This year is honestly like the first year I've even had friends, and I'm 27. So I think it is actually maybe more common than we think! I felt so alone and like such an outcast for so long, and I'm finally making a few friends. I think if you really connect with people, it's okay to call people you work with your friends! So maybe for you, that's people like your youtube friends (I found you through Carrie, so thats an example!). They are your real friends, not just because you met through work!
I've never been thinking about my wedding but when a small incident known as "brexit" happened and we had "better safe than sorry" wedding to keep my husband living with me in my home country I found out registry office and eating pizza with our closest family was my dream wedding. It was also 2019 so we could have had proper wedding. We all have our prefrences.
When I was in high school, I went through about 2-3 years where I was terrified to be "trapped" somewhere that I didn't have easy access to a bathroom, because I was worried I would get nauseous and not be able to get to the bathroom before I threw up. I couldn't go to the movies, I couldn't do long car rides without driving myself (so I could stop whenever necessary), I couldn't be stuck out at some public event (like a concert), etc. It ruined my life for years and I had no idea where it came from, why it came about or how to get past it. I've always had anxiety, especially when in public/socially, but it's manageable, or was outside of that timeframe. Then I realized I was slowly getting past it. I still start panicking and start getting nauseated if I really think about it when I'm in a "trapped" situation, but I'm generally able to talk myself down. Super random and had no idea there was a word for it.
In case it hasn't already been mentioned, speaking as a professional photographer, you can 100% hire a retoucher to edit out that apple watch for you easily :) (or ask your photographer if they can do that for you, if you hired someone)
Aaaaawwwww, I literally loved everything about this video 💖💖💖. And the answer to the college related video is a solid "yes". I love the videos where you share with us a little bit more about you, I find it very sweet and close 💕💕💕
If you and John ever come to Florida, you have a friend here 😌 also congrats on starting therapy! If and only if you’re comfortable with it, could you maybe give us an update later on if the therapy works for you? I’m doing a lot of inner work and I have emetophobia AND anxiety and I think I’d benefit greatly from seeing a therapist! BUT that’s only if you’re comfortable with it girl! Either way I’m happy you’re doing pretty well and I’m glad you’re seeing someone to help with your mental stuff! Take care girl!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
First time commenter, long-time fan! I am a college professor in the social entrepreneurship space, and I think this area would really resonate with you with your enterprising spirit and your interest in sustainable fashion. Also, I am going on two full years of not buying new clothing, accessories, and shoes myself. If you ever want to chat re: college, life, social entrepreneurship--feel free to reach out/find me. Not everyone needs to go to college, but if wanting to reflect in that way again, I am sure it would be better now that you're older and wiser!
I'm so similar to you! I don't open up to people because of my anxiety & health issues (migraines, IBS, fatigue), I feel like they wouldn't understand. Thankfully I do have one best friend who is amazing!! I also struggle with feeling lonely and like I should have more friends, but realistically I know that I'm an introvert and love being by myself. Glad you found a therapist, that's something that I've been realizing I need to check into. :)
I just found your channel girl & me oh my you are a breath of fresh air, I love your positive yet so real and honest outlook hahaha like the fact you are like I don't have real life friends they live on the internet like SAME, also the acting story is HILARIOUS, I would've died if I was in that class the struggle HAHAHA keep shining ;)
Hi! Pausing the video right now to remind you that you don't have to apologize for being an introvert! There is nothing wrong with you, or introverted personalities, or only having one close friend, or any of your quirks. ❤️
aww i have to share that as soon as you started talking about your kitties mine came right up the computer... and then she flopped down onto the keyboard causing a very weird window of text and emojis to pop up... after a little bit of panic I was able to close the window and watch the sweet montage of your kitties 😸 it's so sweet that their time is coming!!! the autumn equinox is today!
omg I totally get the extreme introverted-ness... I definitely have got so good at reading situations in public so I dont need to talk to anyone! But I love talking to my internet friends!
Loved, loved your dress and the pictures with the watch is super easy to photo shop out.😀 Thank you for sharing your experience with friendship. My daughter is feeling so depressed around the friends thing. She had a robust friend group with her work and college and then Covid 🌋 Currently attending a state college online 😜😫😤
This entire video was so lovely! It was nice to get to know you more and hear about your life. Thanks for sharing! 😊 9:37 reminded me of that meme where a kid will ask for help or a question so you look for an adult in the room to then realize you're the adult in the room. That's literally me all of the time. 😂 We're just trying to juggle this wild thing we call life. All we have to do is take one day at a time and be the best version of ourselves we can be!
I am SO SURPRISED you don’t have non-youtube friends!! I’m an introvert too and basically only have the same friends from high school (I’m 27) but you just seem way friendlier 😃☺️😂
I see Carrie’s comment and it reinforces what I was going to say. Of course I don’t know you personally, but it certainly seems like your thrifting sisters are real friends. They may not live close enough to go have a quick coffee with, but you all seem to really care about each other and would be there for you ❤️. (I’m an introvert, too and really only have 2 close friends and a sister and that’s all I can manage)
My daughter is an actor and once during a play she was in I saw another actor accidentally spit on someone during the play. I told my daughter about it and she said it happens all the time ✨😊✨
Mannn i totally get the aversion to talking to random people in public. When I moved to Korea to teach English, I learned very quickly how normal it is keep to yourself in public, and I've never felt so comfortable lmaoo I feel like such an asshole for it but like pls don't talk to me 🤣
YESS! Like I hate small talk and whenever a customer service working tries to make small talk it literally hurts me on the inside because I know they are just being a nice human being but it’s just ME 😂
Men will gaze if one is wearing baggy pants & a tee. As one gets older the party invitations begin to shrink. Its a part of life but quality friendships are more important than how many you have
Dear Alexa, For me it's difficult too to have friends. I have Aspergers (autism), so it's very hard for me. When someone wants to visit me first i am a bit excited, but when the day is coming closer i really don't want it anymore and i feel so much anxiety. And in the end, most of the time when the person is gone i am happy because i had a great time chatting and laughing etc. But although i had fun, the next time if the same person wants to visit or meet somewhere, my axiety" starts all over again. I really hate this. It has nothing to do with those people, it really is my problem. But i am really happy with my husband and i love spending time with him and also love spending time with my mom and my sister.
Regarding the Apple Watch: there are so many people on the internet who are pretty good at using photoshop. You could upload the picture and ask your audience to help to remove the watch?
This might be a stretch 🤣🤣 but you're super cool and down to earth you always like my comments and we at least have fashion and aesthetics in common so I guess I'd count you as an internet friend 🤷🤷 you're cool I'd be your friend lol
Oh my gosh, I feel like your personal style and general vibe comes off as someone who dresses for the female gaze! Because the things you wear are a thousand percent going to get acknowledgment and praise from other women, but maybe that's just my impression of your style :) Sure you wear fitted items, but it never comes off as being fitted to play up femininity for men, if that makes sense? I hope this doesn't come off judgmental or rude or anything, I truly mean it as a compliment.
I've watched you for so long now and sometimes when you thrift things I might be like ooh she's never gonna wear that or ik she's never gonna stop wearing that. It's like a lil game lol
I get u I have only one good friend I’ve known her about 15 years besides that just my hubby and my cat 🐈 my cat is my best friend he gets me lol 😂. I’m really outgoing but just don’t seem to bond with loyal people .
Yes!!! Some people have said the link doesn’t work but it always does for me, but here ya go www.analuisa.com/collections/necklaces/products/sun-pendant-alexa-sunshine ❤️
I just wanted to update you all that my first therapy session went so good!!!! I was so nervous, but my therapist is so kind and I'm so luckily to have found someone where I do feel so comfortable because I have had some therapist that I definitely did not jive with in the past! Obviously this is just the beginning, but I'm so happy I finally took the first step into getting help for my phobia ❤️
This makes me so happy, Alexa 🥺💕💕💕 You should definitely be proud of yourself for taking this first scary step & being vulnerable with a total stranger-therapy is SO NERVE-WRACKING but amazing 🙈 I’m looking into finding a new therapist for my anxiety/panic bc my favorite therapist moved 💔 So glad you had a great first session & I hope this therapist continues to be the right fit for you! So much love heading your way ☀️💛
Also the cat montage was EVERYTHING & I literally made the same face as you when Salem curled up in your lap 😩😂😍
Duuuude I'm glad you're taking the step to get what you need :)
You are looking so good.
Alexa Sunshine83 I would recommend, along with therapy, to consider wearing healing crystals. Three of my favourites include labradorite, rose qiartz and black onyx, which is highly protective. Possibly you are drawn to black right now as you intuitively know that black is a protective colour.
even though i know we've talked about "TH-cam friends" (aka a title people use for friends who met specifically on TH-cam), UR MY REAL LIFE FRIEND AND I LOVE U 💞 my little sister 4ever!!!
Honestly it doesn’t matter how you meet people, the connection is yours and it’s real and that’s all that’s important!
Love that you two have connected with each other ❤️
I feel like it's really important to show that, as an adult, you're not always going to have a ton of friends around at all times. Everyone is living their lives, doing their thing. You might have a few close ones (especially ones who live far away), and when you get together it was like you were never apart. As always, quality over quantity, and it's totally okay!
I blame comedy sitcoms for tricking me into thinking otherwise
Yep, this is my life. I feel like I don't really have friends in the town where I live. I have a handful of friends from the past--college, past jobs, etc that I see and/or talk to *occasionally.* I often go see my family--siblings, nieces and nephews. I think I need a cat.
Hmmm, perhaps…Friends?
I think my anxiety has scared off some people from me. I just live in a bubble with my husband or it feels that way. This video helped me feel less alone. Sometimes I feel like everyone else is so well adjusted. Thank you again for just being yourself.
Sending you love !!!! I feel that especially when you have a panic attack in front of a friend, it’s not that they are a lot of times angry or annoyed by it, but at least for me I just feel guilty like I’m the weird one that can’t do normal things 🥵 trying to push through it though!!!
@@alexasunshine83 Thank you so much. I hope you realize how many people you help.
me and my best friend personally are both plagued by mental issues from time to time (a lot of the time) and at one point almost everyone of my closest friends had at least gone to therapy once or was going regularly! people who will understand you are out there
Hey there!🙋🏻♀️ I feel the same thing. It’s me, my daughter and my husband. I have no friends in real life and the ones I used to talk to often brought me down. I found a girl through reselling, she lives in Texas but we message like if we had known each other for a long time. I could say she’s the only friends I have.
I feel friendship is very context specific. You go to school or work together, or attend the same place of worship, or something else that happens on regular intervals. It's rare and special for a friendship to stick beyond that context. It is harder to form these friendships as an adult who may be busier with other life things.
I totally agree Dana. Now that my kids have grown a lot of those friendships I made through my children’s school and extra curricular h are diminished and now I have friends from work and church. It takes time to make new friends and to invest time and energy into them.
I remember seeing your wedding photos and of course noticing your Apple Watch and wondering why you didn’t take it off. They’re still great photos! In terms of wishing you had, and wanting the puffy dress you should just take more photos. Maybe style a really unique shoot for an anniversary or something
Don't ever feel bad about not having ~real~ friends. I honestly don't think I have any friends at this point that don't also work in the same field as me. Making and keeping friends is hard as an adult, and there is nothing to feel bad about.
Shoutout to the one real friend who moved away gang
Thanks for answering my question! As a fellow introvert living far away from my closest friends, I’m always curious to hear about other people’s friendship situations. I appreciate you being so open and honest in sharing ☺️
Of course !!! I think it does help sometimes having friends farther because then I don’t feel as much pressure to have to see them everyday and instead it makes the time that we are together so amazing!
I'm very happy to hear that you've found a therapist specializing in phobias and anxiety!
Enjoyed finding out more about your life. As a fellow introvert, I understand the whole "I don't hang out with people IRL vibe." My husband and my daughter are my close relationships.
As someone who is getting intense pressure on the house and kids aspect of "growing up", it sucks. I wish people would sometimes just back off
Alexa's positivity is so contagious! It’s so powerful, uplifting, inspiring! 💖✌️
I loved the chat you had about having "really friends"! related to it so much!!
I'm watching this video in my car waiting for my Sushi order, after a day of thrifting by myself and I'm such a happy human right now 😁❤️
Yes!!!! Love that!!!!!
SOOOO happy to hear you're starting therapy for the anxiety and phobia!!! Thats great. Remember that the relationship and rapport you build with your therapist is very important so don't be afraid to try a different one if you don't feel like its a good fit!
Emgality has been my saving grace perspiration preventative for migraines. I went from years of chronic to none. Alexa, wishing you long relief support from migraines and panic attacks
Thank you! I have an appt with a new doctor in October to finally get on something! Everyone in my family takes migraine medication and it’s finally getting to a point where I need to as well 🥵
@@alexasunshine83 I’m glad to hear you have the October appointment. I know in my own narrative I would too often tell myself taking a med was a fail but the right one can be truly life enhancing. I’ll be thinking of you☀️
I’ve struggled with friendships a lot in the past few years due to my social anxiety, so it’s so nice to hear that I’m not alone with not really having “real life friends.” It made me sad for a long time to think my anxiety may have pushed people away, but I’ve also come to realize that I’m naturally an introvert & I am happy when I’m alone, so I feel like I’ve made some peace with it. Thank you Alexa for sharing your thoughts, I love these type of videos!!
PS - I’d totally be your friend in real life!! ❤️
I really love how much you have grown since I started watching you. I remember a video a while back you uploaded talking about not feeling good enough for TH-cam/feeling insecure in general and I was so surprised because you’re so amazing and sweet. This video and others lately you seem like you have really grown confidence and I am just so happy for you.
You’re awesome, Alexa! Don’t ever forget it ❤️
thank you for being so open and honest , alexa. we love you🥺❤️
I can see your personal growth every video! That's something you could focus on. Rather than trying to 'fit' into perceived boxes...have at least 6 friends...become a mother by 32....
Youre a sweetie. Be happy!
get your silky dress for your anniversary picture
I to am an extreme introvert! I often find myself “hanging out” with my friends in discord which is honestly just me listening to all of them talk. I’m comforted by their presence, but I’m also just SO bad at keeping up with social interactions even if I love my friends.
Also, Selkie dresses are so dream-y, I can definitely see it as a cute wedding dress option!
Your cats bring me so much joy!
I’m glad to here your therapy went well! It’s always exciting to find a good therapist match.
I love your cats so much 😻 and I totally feel you on making it impossible for people to talk to you when you’re out and about… I panic when people randomly talk to me, and it makes it so I can’t understand what they’re saying 😂 I try to wear headphones and sunglasses and avoid eye contact when I’m out by myself. If I’m with my husband I’ll be cordial but if I have to come up with conversation topics with a stranger or someone I don’t know very well, my mind goes blank. I enjoy being by myself and honestly don’t want to have to make the time to hang out with new friends! It’s hard enough to try to spend time with the few I do have, especially as I get older and everyone has more responsibilities.
The older I got the more I realized I've started dressing for myself and myself ONLY! I don't need other people's validation to know if I look nice or not
You’re just a ray of sunshine 🌞 addicted to your videos
Appreciate you !!!
black cats are so special and usually so talkative 🖤
My only friends are who I met through work. One of my coworkers is my actual best friend! This year is honestly like the first year I've even had friends, and I'm 27. So I think it is actually maybe more common than we think! I felt so alone and like such an outcast for so long, and I'm finally making a few friends. I think if you really connect with people, it's okay to call people you work with your friends! So maybe for you, that's people like your youtube friends (I found you through Carrie, so thats an example!). They are your real friends, not just because you met through work!
I've never been thinking about my wedding but when a small incident known as "brexit" happened and we had "better safe than sorry" wedding to keep my husband living with me in my home country I found out registry office and eating pizza with our closest family was my dream wedding. It was also 2019 so we could have had proper wedding. We all have our prefrences.
Always Sunny from central Ontario Canada 🇨🇦🐱🐈p.s. you could retouch the wedding photos to remove your watch, right?
i'm so glad you've been able to start therapy! i hope that it'll help you
your entire outfit/headband/hair looks so cute!! I loveeee that white top
When I was in high school, I went through about 2-3 years where I was terrified to be "trapped" somewhere that I didn't have easy access to a bathroom, because I was worried I would get nauseous and not be able to get to the bathroom before I threw up. I couldn't go to the movies, I couldn't do long car rides without driving myself (so I could stop whenever necessary), I couldn't be stuck out at some public event (like a concert), etc. It ruined my life for years and I had no idea where it came from, why it came about or how to get past it. I've always had anxiety, especially when in public/socially, but it's manageable, or was outside of that timeframe. Then I realized I was slowly getting past it. I still start panicking and start getting nauseated if I really think about it when I'm in a "trapped" situation, but I'm generally able to talk myself down. Super random and had no idea there was a word for it.
In case it hasn't already been mentioned, speaking as a professional photographer, you can 100% hire a retoucher to edit out that apple watch for you easily :) (or ask your photographer if they can do that for you, if you hired someone)
I think a video where you try something like "Bumble BFF" could be really interesting!
I'm proud of you for starting therapy! That takes courage and it is so nice that we are talking about it more.
I would love to hear about your college experience and why you made the choice not to finish.
Aaaaawwwww, I literally loved everything about this video 💖💖💖. And the answer to the college related video is a solid "yes". I love the videos where you share with us a little bit more about you, I find it very sweet and close 💕💕💕
THIS CAMERA QUALITY ALEXA I'M IN LOVE
🥲❤️❤️❤️
@@alexasunshine83 is it the main products linked in your description? I’m looking to upgrade 👀
Yes!! ❤️ for this I used the Panasonic Lumix G Leica DG Summilux 12mm f/1.4 lens ! But have it linked!
If you and John ever come to Florida, you have a friend here 😌 also congrats on starting therapy! If and only if you’re comfortable with it, could you maybe give us an update later on if the therapy works for you? I’m doing a lot of inner work and I have emetophobia AND anxiety and I think I’d benefit greatly from seeing a therapist! BUT that’s only if you’re comfortable with it girl! Either way I’m happy you’re doing pretty well and I’m glad you’re seeing someone to help with your mental stuff! Take care girl!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Its always sunny here! ☀️
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First time commenter, long-time fan! I am a college professor in the social entrepreneurship space, and I think this area would really resonate with you with your enterprising spirit and your interest in sustainable fashion. Also, I am going on two full years of not buying new clothing, accessories, and shoes myself. If you ever want to chat re: college, life, social entrepreneurship--feel free to reach out/find me. Not everyone needs to go to college, but if wanting to reflect in that way again, I am sure it would be better now that you're older and wiser!
I'm so similar to you! I don't open up to people because of my anxiety & health issues (migraines, IBS, fatigue), I feel like they wouldn't understand. Thankfully I do have one best friend who is amazing!! I also struggle with feeling lonely and like I should have more friends, but realistically I know that I'm an introvert and love being by myself. Glad you found a therapist, that's something that I've been realizing I need to check into. :)
I just found your channel girl & me oh my you are a breath of fresh air, I love your positive yet so real and honest outlook hahaha like the fact you are like I don't have real life friends they live on the internet like SAME, also the acting story is HILARIOUS, I would've died if I was in that class the struggle HAHAHA keep shining ;)
Hi! Pausing the video right now to remind you that you don't have to apologize for being an introvert! There is nothing wrong with you, or introverted personalities, or only having one close friend, or any of your quirks. ❤️
aww i have to share that as soon as you started talking about your kitties mine came right up the computer... and then she flopped down onto the keyboard causing a very weird window of text and emojis to pop up... after a little bit of panic I was able to close the window and watch the sweet montage of your kitties 😸 it's so sweet that their time is coming!!! the autumn equinox is today!
omg I totally get the extreme introverted-ness... I definitely have got so good at reading situations in public so I dont need to talk to anyone! But I love talking to my internet friends!
Awwwww the montage of Salem and Autumn😭💕
The pictures and videos of your cats were so precious!! 🥰 I love animals and yours are so gorgeous!!
I bet someone out there can definitely edit the watch our of your photos and still have them look amazing!
the fact u kept going after snock rocketing... the unnecessary commitment! hahaha love it
Loved, loved your dress and the pictures with the watch is super easy to photo shop out.😀
Thank you for sharing your experience with friendship. My daughter is feeling so depressed around the friends thing. She had a robust friend group with her work and college and then Covid 🌋 Currently attending a state college online 😜😫😤
This entire video was so lovely! It was nice to get to know you more and hear about your life. Thanks for sharing! 😊
9:37 reminded me of that meme where a kid will ask for help or a question so you look for an adult in the room to then realize you're the adult in the room. That's literally me all of the time. 😂 We're just trying to juggle this wild thing we call life. All we have to do is take one day at a time and be the best version of ourselves we can be!
I love your positivity!
Work friends are real friends
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Love your honesty
I love you hair in this video it so cute!! Also I just ordered your necklace and I’m so excited!! ☀️☀️
Ahhh that means so much 😭❤️
YOUR CATS ARE GORGEOUS 😍😍😍
Thank you !!!!! 😭😭
Love you Alexa! We are your friends! 💞
I am SO SURPRISED you don’t have non-youtube friends!! I’m an introvert too and basically only have the same friends from high school (I’m 27) but you just seem way friendlier 😃☺️😂
Love your outfit and your positivity. Thanks for sharing this sweetie.
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It is not sunny in Ohio but your video makes it sunny in my house. So glad you are taking care of your mental health 💕
Thank you for talking about friends and being introverted
Your wedding photo is so beautiful
Just use this as the yes to the “college dropout video” button ✨
It would be extremely easy to photoshop off the watch from your photos!
You can totally get the apple watch photoshopped out of the picture!!
Salem and Autumn are so cute!!!!
I see Carrie’s comment and it reinforces what I was going to say. Of course I don’t know you personally, but it certainly seems like your thrifting sisters are real friends. They may not live close enough to go have a quick coffee with, but you all seem to really care about each other and would be there for you ❤️. (I’m an introvert, too and really only have 2 close friends and a sister and that’s all I can manage)
My daughter is an actor and once during a play she was in I saw another actor accidentally spit on someone during the play. I told my daughter about it and she said it happens all the time ✨😊✨
I LOVE YOUR OUTFIT, SENDING HUGS :)
Mannn i totally get the aversion to talking to random people in public. When I moved to Korea to teach English, I learned very quickly how normal it is keep to yourself in public, and I've never felt so comfortable lmaoo I feel like such an asshole for it but like pls don't talk to me 🤣
YESS! Like I hate small talk and whenever a customer service working tries to make small talk it literally hurts me on the inside because I know they are just being a nice human being but it’s just ME 😂
Even if I‘m far away, I would love to be your friend
I'll be your friend. Salem and Autumn are adorable.
Hey you could pay a good photo editor to photoshop the apple watch out of your wedding pictures! Easy fix
I am currently trying to find a rental that will allow 4 cats, so I understand where you're coming from on the cat situation lol
Men will gaze if one is wearing baggy pants & a tee. As one gets older the party invitations begin to shrink. Its a part of life but quality friendships are more important than how many you have
Low key screeched when I heard you might have a baby in the Future 😆❤️ would love more content on different subjects
please tell me where you got those racks in the background! i've been looking for something similar forever.
love your videos and thanks for the q&a!
Got them linked in my description 😉❤️❤️
Dear Alexa, For me it's difficult too to have friends. I have Aspergers (autism), so it's very hard for me.
When someone wants to visit me first i am a bit excited, but when the day is coming closer i really
don't want it anymore and i feel so much anxiety. And in the end, most of the time when the
person is gone i am happy because i had a great time chatting and laughing etc.
But although i had fun, the next time if the same person wants to visit or meet somewhere, my axiety"
starts all over again.
I really hate this. It has nothing to do with those people, it really is my problem.
But i am really happy with my husband and i love spending time with him and also love spending time with my mom and my sister.
Who needs friends when you have cats 😸😻
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got here early ❤️
i could absolutely edit out that apple watch! photoshop my love
I'll be your real life friend! 💕
Need more cat content!! Such cuties 🥰🥰🥰
Men will gaze, and sometimes catcall, no matter how you dress. I dress for myself, because I like clothes.
Regarding the Apple Watch: there are so many people on the internet who are pretty good at using photoshop. You could upload the picture and ask your audience to help to remove the watch?
This might be a stretch 🤣🤣 but you're super cool and down to earth you always like my comments and we at least have fashion and aesthetics in common so I guess I'd count you as an internet friend 🤷🤷 you're cool I'd be your friend lol
Oh my gosh, I feel like your personal style and general vibe comes off as someone who dresses for the female gaze! Because the things you wear are a thousand percent going to get acknowledgment and praise from other women, but maybe that's just my impression of your style :) Sure you wear fitted items, but it never comes off as being fitted to play up femininity for men, if that makes sense? I hope this doesn't come off judgmental or rude or anything, I truly mean it as a compliment.
I've watched you for so long now and sometimes when you thrift things I might be like ooh she's never gonna wear that or ik she's never gonna stop wearing that. It's like a lil game lol
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I get u I have only one good friend I’ve known her about 15 years besides that just my hubby and my cat 🐈 my cat is my best friend he gets me lol 😂. I’m really outgoing but just don’t seem to bond with loyal people .
im basically the same minus TH-cam
girlie idk if someone else has said this but selkie is doing a sale rn for $60 (!) off go go go lol
Omg! I had no idea!! Thank you !!!!!
Are we still able to purchase your sun necklace?
Yes!!! Some people have said the link doesn’t work but it always does for me, but here ya go www.analuisa.com/collections/necklaces/products/sun-pendant-alexa-sunshine ❤️
I’ll be yo friend
Hey hey 😉☺️❤️
I’ll be your friend
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Omg please send me your wedding picture I wil eddit your Apple wach out!!❤️
Get someone on fiverr to photoshop your apple watch out of your wedding photos!
Hii any1 from india 🇮🇳
0:45 … a nice kEtChuP
hahaha 😆