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I'm never bothered by Rachel talking for Jun. As a quiet person, I fervently hope that my future partner is a talker, so that way I can elect them as the spokesman and I won't have to talk to people lol
Me and my partner is like this, I am very shy and introvert so my boyfriend does the talking. He has English family and English isn't my first language so I feel with Jun on this one😂
yeah no matter how many times Jun has specified that "hey i just don't like speaking in un-scripted English on camera, it makes me uncomfortable and I trust my spouse" people in the comments continue to be rude and jump to conclusions.
"We have a bunch of stuff that isn't interesting to film-" No. You underestimate how much were invested in this. Jun and Rachel go Toilet Paper Holder Shopping sounds like a great video.
The only thing I feel bad about is saving Bokksu to my bookmarks and never yet using the redemption codes. I have a house full of treats and adding more feels... irresponsible. Lol
Jun: "I had chocolat yesterday" Rachel: "Here in the bedroom?!" Jun: "In my mouth" So good xD Congratulations on finally moving into your house! I am so happy for you!
I love how whenever plastic comes up in conversation, Rachel evolves into Rage-chel XD I'm right there with you! I canNOT stand how things are purposefully manufactured with plastic to break after a certain amount of time! Folks have to buy the same thing brand new instead of being able to fix it! The amount of waste we produce is utterly bananas. And! The fact that a lot of folks don't have the resources to afford things that don't break easily and have no choice but to rely on the cheaper, more wasteful products just makes me angrier still!
The solution is to buy old things. Old things are often built to proper spec, and well made. Sure, some items need to be new, but most don't. Also, IMO, spending the time to find a certain something that resonates with you, ... you're going to enjoy that thing far more than the cheapo Ikea-plastic-extra-illegal-wood-harvesting fad of the moment.
It's very common for quiet and reserved people to gravitate towards a more extroverted, big personality partner. It often creates a nice balance in the relationship. As long as the quiet person is basking in their partners light and not cowering in their shadow there's no issue. That said, kudos to Rachel for being cognizant and offering talk time. It's very sweet:)
This does seem to be a common thing i can think of 3 relationships like this. These relationships do seem to greatly benefit the introverted person and I'm sure is great for the extrovert also.
I love how balanced it is. Jun is just letting his wife who is very knowledged in the subject speak on while he chills with the cats, no need for more said. Also 7:05 Jun be like *head empty, only cat*
In October we moved from an apartment into a house. We have 3 cats (2 Maine Coons and a very old lady from a rescue shelter). Before we moved, we were discussing putting the oldest down. She has cancer and really wasn’t doing well. We thought the move and then living in a house with lots of stairs would be too much for her. A few days before the move, she started perking up a bit it and we found it impossible to end her life. She was the first out from under the sofa, explored the whole house, including the cellar and has used the cat toilet ever since (in the apartment she regularly did her business wherever she was). She is a new cat. Awake, curious and active. All our cats seem to love the new place. Update: We had to say goodbye to our lovely India. But she had four months in the new house and enjoyed it. It went downhill suddenly and very fast. She didn’t suffer and was loved and cuddled till her heart stopped beating.
It's so true what Rachel said about how much knowledge is needed to make any informed decision when it comes to housing (or anything really). I recently wanted to make one of the rooms in my apartment more noise proof and the amount of options out there is insane. I literally had to take a few hours every day after work to sit down and really research which option would be the best for me and which one is the most effective for what I want. Everyone was suggesting noise absorbing foam but it turns out, that doesn't do much for not letting noise in. I'm glad you guys made all those decisions beforehand and insulated your house properly and also took care of all the little details like the space under the door and the American outlets. Small things as they seem but they're really important for a nice living experience. Also, your neighbours 😭😭😭 making mochi with a friendly elderly Japanese neughbour sounds so magical. And you guys both having a crush on the George Clooney looking one 🤣 so cute!
Your best option is usually to ask a recommendation from someone even if you have to pay, its a ton of time to get to the point that you know and then there is still a chance to fuck up
@@emilia2411 Generally the best sound proofing is making a second wall, with an air gap between it and the first wall. The problem is having the space to do so and it's expensive. There are more details involved, but that was what my research lead me to. I ended up just giving up due to space and cost constraints.
In Norway glava is the thing!! for heat and sound 🤣🤣 but yes it bit confusing to find for small walls then thick walls, im nervus for the other huse we might get in the future... when where done with this huse 🤣🤣
@@emilia2411 if you want a more impermanent solution (like for renting), I’ve personally found lining the shared walls with tall bookcases helps to dampen sound. Granted, this only works if you have crap tons of books to fill them up with already. Otherwise, this turns into a costly idea!
Okay he does this every video but in this video it's even more apparent. Jun exudes "I love my wife" energy and it's so adorable!! I love your videos because their always so wholesome for that and other reasons. But as a married woman myself who also has a very loving husband I just really appreciate seeing a similar relationship on display with you two. I love it. Congratulations on the new house I pray you have many happy years with it.
I agree, Jun it does exude 'I love my wife' energy! I love how attentively they listen to each other. :) There are a few times in the video where Jun starts talking, and I love that Rachel literally turns her whole body and gives him such complete attention!
I always love how different the energies the both of them have. They balance each other out so well :) Rachel: CAT6A!!!! Ahh!!! Jun: You want 6 cats? Ok.
@@justfine8647 You're probably new to this channel. Have a look at Jun's own channel where he holds his own. Also ... if Rachel likes his level of life involvement, he can't be boring at all, can he *winks* Also .. he let Rachel have all the cats she wanted - and that just can not be a bad thing,
Why does it seem like Rachel is doing all the heavy lifting? Buying a house is a big deal. I think he should help in some aspects like research. That's why Rachel is upset. No one to bounce ideas off of.
@@AnzuMiruku that's right. And do you remember how we all laughed when we heard the line? Some lines in that movie were right at the intersection of satire, comedy, and romance.
I relate so much to Rachel stopping mid sentence when Haku was stretching just to scratch his belly and say big stretch. I dont know why but it feels wrong to see your cat stretching and not say "big stretch" 😊
Yes, I always acknowledge my cat's stretches and then I confirm "Wanna stretch?" to see if my cat wants a bigger stretch. So she'll rub on my leg, then I pick her up and flip her upside down. She'll reach her arms towards the ground and her torso & spine will shiver from the expansion. Then I flip her back up, kiss her and tell her "Good job, babe!"
So happy that you won the neighbour lottery. All the three-pronged outlets in the world could never compensate you for an atmosphere of total hostility towards you (especially Rachel, as a foreign-origin Japanese). Bless you in your new home. May your lives be blissfully happy. . .all six of you! ❤
Hot air rises. Use physics to your advantage in the summer and winter. Blow air in the correct direction, use the sun to heat your home during the day, or keep the windows closed to keep it cool, etc. etc. So your heater on the ground level makes perfect sense. :) So happy for you guys! It inspires me to purchase a home of my own in Japan. (I've been renting in Southern Kumamoto for the last few years.)
Sometimes you don't even need to blow air. I lived above a tavern for a while. Even in the super cold winters of Wisconsin I hardly had to use my apts heaters. Especially when they would have a large crowd. I would have to open a window in January because the apt was too warm.
@@douglascampbell9809 Oh yeah, it was a suggestion for any season. :) When you’ve got TALL ceilings though a ceiling fan blowing the hot air back down really helps for the ground level. Really doesn’t need to be fast. It helps pull the air back up during the summer when you switch directions on the fan.
I have a feeling that in Japan people tend to build houses directly off one of the plans the housing company has with minimal changes just like in New Zealand. The company was taken aback by all the input my dad had on our house design.
Yes; and in this case, built in redundancy ensures future payment for work rendered, as in replacing the thirty down lights - that would've been another $3000 just for the lights. I'd think there are other things that they've built into the house design as well.
The sliding doors look so elegant without the tracks, I've had so much trouble with the glass ones on tracks. Such a headache. Can't wait till the house tour, congratulations !!
One of the AirBnbs I stayed at in Japan had a hanging sliding door for the bathroom and we somehow broke it so it came off the track. I have a photo of one friend giving the other a boost to try and hand the door again. Thankfully we succeeded.
anyone else keep checking back in periodically to see if theyve uploaded a new video yet? I cant wait to see the finished house. So excited for them :D
Jun is all around great husband with the compliments especially with Rachel’s attempt at putting on makeup with a small mirror. But Rachel used deflect and reminded Jun that he is blind without his glasses 👓
Shouldn't he really be wearing glasses all the time if he's blind without them? I have to wear mine all the time since my vision is just terrible all-around.
As well as a Human tour.... can we have a Cat Tour? Also Rachel being "overly" picky will save on so much stress in future! The less mildly infuriating things the better!
Go pro on a cat? Or just 'here is a cat space, here is another cat space' because I bet Rachel will totally show off all the cat spaces as part of the home tour
✨You did it!!!!✨All the waiting…all the choices…all the life limbo…congratulations! Can’t wait to see what you grow in your garden and how extra happy the cats will be in their new exciting space~ Here’s to a new 2022 💕
I definitely feel your pain, Rachel, with this whole "I took way too long doing this cause I'm too much of a perfectionist and now I feel bad about it" endeavor, but really, you weren't wrong to do that, by any metric. This is meant to be the house you'll live in for the rest of your life, of course you're right to want it to be perfect, if something came out wrong it would bother you for years, and you'd regret not being perfectionist before. I hope you know that, and if there was any hint of doubt there, then I hope this comment helped bring you some peace of mind! XD
The “eating in the bedroom” segment was so cute and funny!! I’m glad you guys like sharing parts of your life with us, it’s very interesting and informative, and of course your cats take up lots of space in my brain/heart lol
My wife & I are SO happy for y'all!!! I'm typing this all kinds of giddy! Please, take y'all's time in getting situated, we'll be here whenever y'all are ready. Y'all have a great Christmas gift to yourselves this year, and the years to come and I hope it just keeps bringing all kinds of happiness. Y'all have shared so much of yourselves and brought us so many smiles so it means a lot to see our viewerships translate to more smiles for y'all. Oh! I'm SO glad y'all have so many outlets. We asked for extra in our home as well and after the house was built we wondered if we went overboard but it turns out, after almost 20 years here, that we actually didn't ask for enough. I had no idea about the disposable lighting fixtures... That's insane and would drive me to distraction. Merry Christmas, guys! Please pass on some pets and hugs to the kitties for us!
I would love if they could compile a list of things they learned that helped them build the house that they might not have learned otherwise, like the thing about wiring or the carpet.
What to say? Congratulations! A "forever" home is probably even more important of a step than actually marrying or right close to it. I am happy you are happy about it and I wish you so many happy years in your new home. Nice neighbours are also a very good thing to have as quality of life skyrockets when people around you are friendly and helpful. I'm looking forward to your next videos, but in the meantime a little holiday won't be a bad idea, have fun!
You won’t regret doing DIY things in your house! Every time you open your closet and see your work on your shelving or your cat furniture, even if there are little imperfections, you will have a huge sense of pride and will feel capable!
The outlet struggle! I live in an apartment built in the 60's so of course it has so few outlets. Power bars with surge protection for the win. Can't wait for the house tour! so happy for you guys, and yes keep sponsorships!
I agree! I’m in a house built in the late 40’s early 50’s and almost every room has only 2 outlets ( minus bathrooms with 1 each ) and in my room one particular outlet is behind my bed frame ( very inconvenient ) and it has to be used for 1 long wall where most my things requiring power are and a small wall. That one poor outlet has to be used for 5 - 7 different cords while the other outlet only powers the tv. 😑
I'm starting to see electric outlets that include built in USB charging ports. It doesn't sound like they put those in their new house. Maybe they aren't necessary in Japan. Wish I had some. You can retro fit your house with them but they are kind of expensive.
Gosh, I remember years ago you guys made a video about building houses in Japan. Where you met with this contractor/architect who had this whole elaborate plan on how to give the cats amazing walkways and whatnot. And now you actually have your own house! I'm so happy for you two ♥
You two could go to a builder's convention and speak about some of the things you experienced in your journey as a younger couple building and as a couple with international ideas. Or you could write a memoir! or book about what to think about when building a home. I think that would be really helpful for others. I think you did an absolutely wonderful job and learning and taking the time to build something for yourself. It takes a lot of effort to genuinely express yourself via your living choices. So many times, people chose the easiest or the cheapest route which is totally understandable. However, I known so many couples who don't feel comfortable in their living spaces because it reflects the market or trend rather than the person they are. Big applause for really putting the effort in. It's inspiring.
2:16 Now I really want to see this laundry chute. As you described the sliding door cleaning issue, I was silently saying, "use a hanging slider"... and then you guys did that. (made me smile). Even though it has been a while, this video inspires me to put together the highlights of when our house was built. It was so nice to hear your realization at 14:51 regarding "the amount of detailed knowledge is needed to make informed decisions" for a building project. 15:40 that foundation of knowledge is what Architects study and do all the time. That is what we do and why it helps so much when planning a home. 17:34 "Everything plastic eventually breaks and ... makes me ... so ... ANGRY", Rachel's expression just then... she's about to snap! I am so glad you included the bruised legs image at 21:01 as that is a great example of how a space does not work based on simple aspects of scale, proportion, and proprioception. 27:17 Japanese George Clooney! and Lawnmower Mochi Guy! - you guys are lucky to have such nice neighbors, something you really have no control over. Yes, thanks to Micaela for helping kick off this odyssey over 3 years ago. P.S. If one hovers over the thumbnail in TH-cam you can see Rachel gesticulating wildly all over the place and Jun is calmly static just chilling on the bed, so indicative of personality.
Everything you said was really well put together but what about the P.S. part that you said? It sounds made up/unbelievable, never heard of the feature before
@@Kimbonessness On my TH-cam suggestions (running down the side of someone on PC with the suggestion panel open), if one hovers over the suggestion thumbnail a small portion of the video plays where the thumbnail is normally, it typically is somewhere around the half of the video. In the channel editor I believe there is a way to modify where this preview occurs. Ironically I added the P.S. after Rachel had given me a "heart" rating, so it disappeared from the post, but it is still registered as a "heart" rated comment.
I feel you on the personal touch! When I bought my townhouse I started giving every room its own character based on what I wanted. My parents were a bit judgy of the colors and some of the choices at first, but as soon as I got things done and set up they had to admit it was perfect for me. :) I like my bright turqouise bathroom and cranberry dining room!
Congrats!! Bought a house last year and it feels strange at first. Especially in Japan with all the rules for renting. Can’t wait to see the house and all the happy cats. Hope they are settling in ok.
I definitely don't care about the sponsors, seeing you guys being about to afford cool stuff makes me happy. If I were rich I totally would like to contribute more to you guys, thank you for the amazing content as always ❤
The first time I watched this I was focused on Rachel. The second time I noticed Jun. His facial reactions were so funny. You could definitely tell he has heard Rachel’s passionate and exasperated speech before.
Congratulations! I've been with you guys since you did a video about Poki and that was in the old old apartment. This adventure was fun and I can't wait to see what you guys have for the future.
About the lights: that's also something that annoys me with a lot of those modern light fixtures you can find in Germany these days. They're like intricate led strips set in brass, etc. and are made into the most interesting shapes, but turns out most of those you can't replace the leds inside. Why on earth would I want that in my home and on my conscious?!
Yep! I live in Ukraine, and we needed to move to a new appartment as fast as possible, so we just hired someone to decorate it and make the decisions for us. It turns out, this person just ended up using these LED lights everywhere. And they can't be replaced! The main light source in our bathroom broke like a year ago, and we still can't get it fixed, because it's just a LED circle inside a lamp, so it needs to be replaced comletely, and we need to hire someone to do that. It's so different and difficult compared to just simply changing the light bulbs
I can't even figure out how to open the light fixture on my ceiling fan and had to search for videos with people experimenting with DIY methods to open them. Light fixtures should be easy to open and not one use only.
Happy you got wool carpets! Another benefit is in case of fire, it burns more slowly than synthetic fibres. A room in my childhood home went on fire before I was born and the wool carpets were credited with saving the rest of the house!
Congratulations on the new house. I didn’t mind your sponsorships, it shows that you guys chose ones that work for you and your viewers. You do it responsibly. Take a step back, enjoy your new home, life, and the fun of furnishing and setting it up. Do a tour when you are ready. 💕
i'm so happy for you two that you're finally getting to enjoy this space that you've built for yourselves! seeing the excitement and joy pouring out of you is wonderful to see and it's great that the kitties have settled in to their new paradise so quickly. enjoy your break, feel free to keep doing the sponsorships if you feel like (i would never have known about things like bokksu if you hadn't done the sponsorship with them!), and good luck in moving in!
I know y'all are busy with moving stuff but when you can open a PO box please make an announcement! :P I'm a crochet artist and would love to put together a package as a sort of housewarming gift for everyone (including kitties of course)
I can't imagine sitting through a house build meeting that is 6 hours long multiple times. Like, the first time I get, but you'd think that later issues would be resolved quicker. That sounds so stressful for you and like so much work for the building company! It's really impressive that you all managed to get those things done. I knew you were doing a lot of research and needed to make a lot of decisions throughout the year, because you told and showed us that much, but I honestly couldn't see the full scope of it, even when you said in one video that Jun is basically on the phone all day. Maybe I also didn't realise your house was already being build (I know a lot of stuff can come up during building), because it sounded like you wouldn't move into your new home until sometime next year. This does make more sense to me now.
Congratulations to you both, and also the Season's Greetings at this Yuletide, wishing you a very happy New Year, and finally Mrrrps, Prrrps to the kitties now there's no excuse not build Cap'n Poki his own Pirate ship cat den, with all his purry crew!
There's a wonderful balance to your relationship. It is a joy to hear you explain things, Rachel. I am always grateful hearing the information you provide and the amount of detail mentioned is in no way excessive. What you say is interesting and informative. Your enthusiasm is wonderful and compliments Jun's thoughtful quiet nature. Congratulations on your new home and I wish you well for the holidays and the new year to come. I hope you're happy.
Congrats! Big deal to actually own a house, even a bigger deal to own a cat house❤️ People advising you to keep the spinsorships are well intended and you definitely should, not in a crazy way to make you feel pressured to pump content but products you like and use like cooking related stuff (knives, pots brands etc) and cat related products. We really don’t mind sponsored content, I think everyone feels this way. I found your channel long ago via Texan in Tokyo but I subbed and watch you every week because you’re such nice people, rescuing the cats and arranging your lives around keeping the cats happy. Looking forward to seeing how you set up the house, especially that central indoor/outdoor area for fostering.
from 25:03 to 30:06, it looks like Haku were sitting on Jun's head 😆 congrats on moving on to your new house 🎉🎉🎉 I'm gonna miss your video, but you deserve the break I'll wait for your future videos
I love hearing about the specific requests and changes you guys made! As someone taking an interior design program, it helps me think more about the small details ! :))
Congratulations, you two! (My partner and I are moving out of the inlaws' house next year, so we're anticipating a similar excitement!) Have fun decorating the new house with all the kitties!
Congratulations! We just moved into our new build home last month and there’s something so special about walking around and knowing you picked all the things that made this one amazing thing. I cried in many of our design meetings too Haha. But you both worked hard for this and earned it, enjoy it! So happy for you both!
Congratulations Rachel and Jun. Happy Holidays as well. Looking forward to you upcoming videos and have fun making your house a home for all of you. God Bless.
That level of knowledge needed to make informed decisions is so high, even for renovations. My parents renovated their kitchen 10 years ago, and the oven with the range randomly broke recently (and cannot be repaired). It has been so difficult to buy a replacement oven, and some of this could have been mitigated or avoided with more research during the renovation process that could have led to a different layout.
Congratulations on getting your house, that's so exciting! I'm so glad you got to spend new year's in your own home, what a special thing to have. And your neighbors sound incredible, what a joy!!
i just rewatched this thinking it’s been ages since you guys have moved, and lo and behold it’s been two years! so congratulations on two years in your own wonderful house ❤ it’s so heartwarming to see you guys really having a place that feels like home, i’m so happy for you all and can’t wait to see even more continuous diy progress!
Congratulations! 🥳 I’ve been a long time subscriber (we’re talking YEARS here) and a huge fan of you guys and cats! Wishing you all the best of health and happiness!! 💜
I'm so happy you have good neighbors that also like cats!!!!!! Usually, the one thing that's a real crapshoot is the neighbors you get - even if the location and the house is everything you want the people around you are out of your control. It's a tenfold blessing you are surrounded by good and kind people!
Personally, I really enjoyed watching all the planning go down for the house. I think it's absolutely amazing that there was an insane amount of thought to every bit of detail put into the dream house. This was an awe-inspiring journey and I'm super happy for you guys!!
I'm actually a bit jealous of the sense of community that you have with your neighbors! I wish there were places like that here in the states, or more in my area. I'm the sort that will give food or shampoo to my neighbors if they ask, but most are not friendly, or safe. Crime and drug addiction are problems here. Thankfully, we'll be moving into a more modern and secure building in about a month. So happy for that!
Congrats! This is a huge achievement we all know you have worked towards and the moment is here now. Take your time and enjoy your holiday break! See you in the new year.
Congratulations! Also, not really related, but I watch you just as much to see two human beings truly and genuinely loving and in love as much as I come for the cats. There is no deep dark abyss of tears your videos cannot breathe air into. So yes, you deserve this! 👏 May 2022 bring even more blessings! P.S. I hate those non-replaceable light fixtures too
Major congrats on the new house! I used to walk into everything and thought I was just clumsy. Then I started B12 shots this year and it almost completely went away! (Not saying that is what you have/had) I am still slightly clumsy at times but not running into doorposts and furniture multiple times a day has stopped.
So happy for you guys! ♥ In regards to the sponsorships: I think you guys should continue to take a many sponsorships as you want. The bulk of the house funds could be done, but now you need to build up emergency funds for yourselves, the cats, and house repairs or changes. You guys were super thorough and thoughtful about how you wanted your home, but the real test may come after spending some time living there. Little things might crop up, like little changes that make life easier, or changing things that didn't work out how you planned. I personally have never minded how you guys handle ads and sponsorships because they feel nicely integrated into the videos. You guys do an informational segment and a mini reviews, and those are super helpful, and it never feels dragged out or pointless.
congrats on moving in!! i second comments like "it would be interesting to us even if you think its boring" but also don't feel pressure to work when u need/want a break! 🥰 u guys deserve some time off not thinking about filming/editing/posting/promoting
I"M SO HAPPY FOR YOU BOTH :D Just the fact that you combed through so much research to build one is insane. Good thing you guys were able to catch some problems before you started and that you were able to get help from the comments. It sounds like you guys really lucked out on the location based on how nice the neighbors are! Happy Holidays to you and your cats!
Congratulations!! 🥳 I’m so happy for you and excited to see your future house tour and adventures. You kept thanking us, but we also need to thank you. I’ve been watching your videos for years and they always make me so happy 💗
Congratulations on finally making your dream come true! I'm so happy for you! I've watched your channel since 2014 and you have really given me hope in my darkest times. Take your time enjoying the home you've created, we'll be right here when you come back!
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WE DID IT, WE HAVE A HOUSE!! We'll share everything with you guys soon! Just need a little time to set things up and take a short break. Thank you guys SO MUCH for helping us make this happen!!
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YOOOOO CG ON GETTING A HOUSE WE'VE BEEN WAITING
Congratulations on your new house♡
Congrats! Take as long as you need, we're all very happy for you both :)
Congrats on new house
Congrats guys! So excited for the house tour!
I'm never bothered by Rachel talking for Jun. As a quiet person, I fervently hope that my future partner is a talker, so that way I can elect them as the spokesman and I won't have to talk to people lol
Same
same lololol
Me and my partner is like this, I am very shy and introvert so my boyfriend does the talking. He has English family and English isn't my first language so I feel with Jun on this one😂
yeah no matter how many times Jun has specified that "hey i just don't like speaking in un-scripted English on camera, it makes me uncomfortable and I trust my spouse" people in the comments continue to be rude and jump to conclusions.
I agree!
"We have a bunch of stuff that isn't interesting to film-"
No. You underestimate how much were invested in this. Jun and Rachel go Toilet Paper Holder Shopping sounds like a great video.
I would 100% watch that video
The video would feature Rachel installing it and Jun zooming in on the cats and it would be great
That's the kind of content I'm here for lmao
👏 100% best video, I would watch that yes yes
Yeeeessssss!
I don't mind the sponsorships, because you do them in a way that is both entertaining and genuine. Please, don't feel bad about accepting brand deals!
sponsorships pay the bills, bring em
I don’t mind either. It means they can do what they want and it’s still less advertising then regular tv.
I totally agree!
I agree, last episode the ad was the best part of the video
The only thing I feel bad about is saving Bokksu to my bookmarks and never yet using the redemption codes. I have a house full of treats and adding more feels... irresponsible. Lol
Rachel: I did my makeup with tiny mirror and probably look terrible
Jun: you look nice
Rachel: you're blind without glasses
Jun: sulks with cats
Hahahahahah Jun's stress releases stress method
A fluffy cat
Cat sightings
00:28 - Nagi on cue
01:02 - Poki love
01:30 - Nagi Haku Fight
02:27 - Poki starts nap
02:54 - Haku stretch
02:59 - Nagi cameo
03:27 - Haku(?) flash
09:38 - Sponsor cut (no more Poki)
10:01 - PICHI!!
10:07 - Nagi sniff
14:48 - Three CATS (Poki's nap resumes)!!
15:29 - Haku leaves
15:35 - Nagi leave
15:40 - But he's back (but off-camera)!!
16:02 - gone again
18:30 - Nagi resisting Jun's love
18:49 - Haku traveling
18:58 - Haku Sleeping on a pillow
20:36 - Nagi is back
The Haku finale
25:02 - Haku Jumps onto the nightstand
25:09 - Takin a bath
28:48 - Laying Down
30:08 - Sitting again
30:22 - Laying again
30:41 - Gone T.T
Your doing gods work
Thank you for this!
thank you for your service
The most important comment
I really like Haku sitting on the shelf 30:10 , it looks like he is sitting on Jun's head
Jun: "I had chocolat yesterday"
Rachel: "Here in the bedroom?!"
Jun: "In my mouth"
So good xD
Congratulations on finally moving into your house! I am so happy for you!
I was laughing for a good minute over that part :'DDD
Rachel's tone was the same as when she tells Nagi to stop eating the fur off the floor!! 🤣
We have a rule, if one eats stinky food, the other must as well, even just a bite. I always smell like garlic and curry, an acquired taste.
"You look nice ☺"
"JUN IS BLIND WITHOUT HIS GLASSES!"
LMAO RACHEL 😂
On the other hand, I can see a husband who knows the right thing to say! Bless his heart! ❤ 👓 ❤
@@h.calvert3165 And of course, he's right! She always looks nice.
@@ILuvAyeAye
Very true! 👍
@@ILuvAyeAye
BTW, I love aye-ayes, too! 😍
I love how whenever plastic comes up in conversation, Rachel evolves into Rage-chel XD I'm right there with you! I canNOT stand how things are purposefully manufactured with plastic to break after a certain amount of time! Folks have to buy the same thing brand new instead of being able to fix it! The amount of waste we produce is utterly bananas. And! The fact that a lot of folks don't have the resources to afford things that don't break easily and have no choice but to rely on the cheaper, more wasteful products just makes me angrier still!
Rage-chel 😂😂😂
I also love that Rage-chel always sounds slightly New Jersey-ish even though she’s not from Jersey
The solution is to buy old things. Old things are often built to proper spec, and well made. Sure, some items need to be new, but most don't. Also, IMO, spending the time to find a certain something that resonates with you, ... you're going to enjoy that thing far more than the cheapo Ikea-plastic-extra-illegal-wood-harvesting fad of the moment.
@@aserta unless called „vintage“ cuz then it’s expensive as f*ck
After getting hit by gamma rays, Rachel transformed into Rage-chel!
It's very common for quiet and reserved people to gravitate towards a more extroverted, big personality partner. It often creates a nice balance in the relationship. As long as the quiet person is basking in their partners light and not cowering in their shadow there's no issue. That said, kudos to Rachel for being cognizant and offering talk time. It's very sweet:)
My husband and I are the same way. lol
exactly!! i’m very quiet and reserved and i feel so comfortable sticking by talkative people who speak for me and are patient :)
This does seem to be a common thing i can think of 3 relationships like this. These relationships do seem to greatly benefit the introverted person and I'm sure is great for the extrovert also.
I love how balanced it is. Jun is just letting his wife who is very knowledged in the subject speak on while he chills with the cats, no need for more said. Also 7:05 Jun be like *head empty, only cat*
Rachel: "What's corn tea?"
Jun: "Corn tea is....a tea"
I wheezed
If you get Covid, I hear from everyone that you need to corn tea. Could be nice to have in days like these. ;)
@@ProfessorSlash especially with that wheezing
In October we moved from an apartment into a house. We have 3 cats (2 Maine Coons and a very old lady from a rescue shelter). Before we moved, we were discussing putting the oldest down. She has cancer and really wasn’t doing well. We thought the move and then living in a house with lots of stairs would be too much for her. A few days before the move, she started perking up a bit it and we found it impossible to end her life. She was the first out from under the sofa, explored the whole house, including the cellar and has used the cat toilet ever since (in the apartment she regularly did her business wherever she was). She is a new cat. Awake, curious and active. All our cats seem to love the new place.
Update: We had to say goodbye to our lovely India. But she had four months in the new house and enjoyed it. It went downhill suddenly and very fast. She didn’t suffer and was loved and cuddled till her heart stopped beating.
Aw I'm glade that it helped your cat !! Some cats needs a lot of space, probably a change of air is what she needed!
Aww that's so cute.
Awwww she was just waiting for another adventure!
new cathome - new catlife
It's so true what Rachel said about how much knowledge is needed to make any informed decision when it comes to housing (or anything really). I recently wanted to make one of the rooms in my apartment more noise proof and the amount of options out there is insane. I literally had to take a few hours every day after work to sit down and really research which option would be the best for me and which one is the most effective for what I want. Everyone was suggesting noise absorbing foam but it turns out, that doesn't do much for not letting noise in. I'm glad you guys made all those decisions beforehand and insulated your house properly and also took care of all the little details like the space under the door and the American outlets. Small things as they seem but they're really important for a nice living experience.
Also, your neighbours 😭😭😭 making mochi with a friendly elderly Japanese neughbour sounds so magical. And you guys both having a crush on the George Clooney looking one 🤣 so cute!
So what is the best way to stop sound from coming in?
Your best option is usually to ask a recommendation from someone even if you have to pay, its a ton of time to get to the point that you know and then there is still a chance to fuck up
@@emilia2411 Generally the best sound proofing is making a second wall, with an air gap between it and the first wall. The problem is having the space to do so and it's expensive. There are more details involved, but that was what my research lead me to. I ended up just giving up due to space and cost constraints.
In Norway glava is the thing!! for heat and sound 🤣🤣 but yes it bit confusing to find for small walls then thick walls, im nervus for the other huse we might get in the future... when where done with this huse 🤣🤣
@@emilia2411 if you want a more impermanent solution (like for renting), I’ve personally found lining the shared walls with tall bookcases helps to dampen sound. Granted, this only works if you have crap tons of books to fill them up with already. Otherwise, this turns into a costly idea!
Okay he does this every video but in this video it's even more apparent. Jun exudes "I love my wife" energy and it's so adorable!! I love your videos because their always so wholesome for that and other reasons. But as a married woman myself who also has a very loving husband I just really appreciate seeing a similar relationship on display with you two. I love it. Congratulations on the new house I pray you have many happy years with it.
He is a good listener and understands that some questions don't need answers, some just need sleep.
@@wayneessar7489 "Some just need sleep" is the best advice I've ever read.
I agree, Jun it does exude 'I love my wife' energy! I love how attentively they listen to each other. :) There are a few times in the video where Jun starts talking, and I love that Rachel literally turns her whole body and gives him such complete attention!
They are such a wonderful couple to have as roll models! They are so loving and kind!
Rachel: I HAD TO LEARN SO MUCH TO DO THIS.
Jun: *playing with the cats*
totally an anxiety thing, i do the same when im put on the spotlight.
Neko
As is channel tradition.
he’s just vibing xD
14:50 Rachel explaining how terrifyingly complicated house designing is while Jun is having the happiest moment of his life with Nagi
I always love how different the energies the both of them have. They balance each other out so well :)
Rachel: CAT6A!!!! Ahh!!!
Jun: You want 6 cats? Ok.
He is so boring
@@justfine8647 you sound exhausting
@@justfine8647 lmao cry about it
@@justfine8647 You're probably new to this channel. Have a look at Jun's own channel where he holds his own. Also ... if Rachel likes his level of life involvement, he can't be boring at all, can he *winks* Also .. he let Rachel have all the cats she wanted - and that just can not be a bad thing,
Why does it seem like Rachel is doing all the heavy lifting? Buying a house is a big deal. I think he should help in some aspects like research. That's why Rachel is upset. No one to bounce ideas off of.
I like how the cats are just vibing in the back.
They're exploring!
14:45 When your Japanese husband still says "Thank you" in response to "Love you." I felt that, lol 🥲
Oh, I assumed he was just doing the bit from Star Wars.
Vigilant Cosmic Penguin I believe Han Solo responds with “I know.”
@@AnzuMiruku that's right. And do you remember how we all laughed when we heard the line? Some lines in that movie were right at the intersection of satire, comedy, and romance.
I relate so much to Rachel stopping mid sentence when Haku was stretching just to scratch his belly and say big stretch. I dont know why but it feels wrong to see your cat stretching and not say "big stretch" 😊
I know right! Haha. I have to stop and say, Awe stretchies!
Yes, I always acknowledge my cat's stretches and then I confirm "Wanna stretch?" to see if my cat wants a bigger stretch. So she'll rub on my leg, then I pick her up and flip her upside down. She'll reach her arms towards the ground and her torso & spine will shiver from the expansion. Then I flip her back up, kiss her and tell her "Good job, babe!"
I used to say, "Stretchy-stretchy" to Matthew, my hbk kitty. 🤗😘🐈💕
Rachel & Jun: *Finally moved into their new dream house
Nagi: *Discovers the secret to breaking the sound barrier
So happy that you won the neighbour lottery. All the three-pronged outlets in the world could never compensate you for an atmosphere of total hostility towards you (especially Rachel, as a foreign-origin Japanese). Bless you in your new home. May your lives be blissfully happy. . .all six of you! ❤
Rachel: _talks_
Jun: _casually grabs the Poki_
The Poki ®
Poki is the goodest good lil trash gremlin!
Poki is always the top priority.
It's so cute how emotional Rachel is about the neighbors. I love that the neighborhood is fully of kind people!
"Mom's bullying Mom's when taking they're kids to the new school" All I could think of was Rachel taking Haku in a tiny school uniform to a school 😂
Hot air rises. Use physics to your advantage in the summer and winter. Blow air in the correct direction, use the sun to heat your home during the day, or keep the windows closed to keep it cool, etc. etc. So your heater on the ground level makes perfect sense. :) So happy for you guys! It inspires me to purchase a home of my own in Japan. (I've been renting in Southern Kumamoto for the last few years.)
Sometimes you don't even need to blow air.
I lived above a tavern for a while.
Even in the super cold winters of Wisconsin I hardly had to use my apts heaters. Especially when they would have a large crowd. I would have to open a window in January because the apt was too warm.
@@douglascampbell9809 heyy fellow Wisconsinites
@@douglascampbell9809 Oh yeah, it was a suggestion for any season. :)
When you’ve got TALL ceilings though a ceiling fan blowing the hot air back down really helps for the ground level. Really doesn’t need to be fast. It helps pull the air back up during the summer when you switch directions on the fan.
@@Maysumii The best state. :)
@@vigilantcosmicpenguin8721 facts
I have a feeling that in Japan people tend to build houses directly off one of the plans the housing company has with minimal changes just like in New Zealand. The company was taken aback by all the input my dad had on our house design.
Yes; and in this case, built in redundancy ensures future payment for work rendered, as in replacing the thirty down lights - that would've been another $3000 just for the lights. I'd think there are other things that they've built into the house design as well.
The sliding doors look so elegant without the tracks, I've had so much trouble with the glass ones on tracks. Such a headache. Can't wait till the house tour, congratulations !!
One of the AirBnbs I stayed at in Japan had a hanging sliding door for the bathroom and we somehow broke it so it came off the track. I have a photo of one friend giving the other a boost to try and hand the door again. Thankfully we succeeded.
anyone else keep checking back in periodically to see if theyve uploaded a new video yet?
I cant wait to see the finished house.
So excited for them :D
YES! 😀
Me as well.
Rachel: going on about the details of everything
Jun: stares off into space while petting cats
Jun is all around great husband with the compliments especially with Rachel’s attempt at putting on makeup with a small mirror. But Rachel used deflect and reminded Jun that he is blind without his glasses 👓
Shouldn't he really be wearing glasses all the time if he's blind without them? I have to wear mine all the time since my vision is just terrible all-around.
@@1Thunderfire maybe he can still see but he has to focus on something to see it well
That was a perfect response to a perfect response.
As well as a Human tour.... can we have a Cat Tour?
Also Rachel being "overly" picky will save on so much stress in future!
The less mildly infuriating things the better!
Go pro on a cat? Or just 'here is a cat space, here is another cat space' because I bet Rachel will totally show off all the cat spaces as part of the home tour
I’m ashamed to admit that I’ll actually miss all the brand deals 😂 Probably the only time I haven’t been skipping through them.
lol me too, i like seeing what's in the bokksu boxes
I'm always skipping the sponsorships, but not with them ahaha they are always fun to watched.
@@beansforjeans haha me too, it's fun to see the varieties of snacks
The like only other channel I don't skip the sponsors for is Dead Meat
✨You did it!!!!✨All the waiting…all the choices…all the life limbo…congratulations! Can’t wait to see what you grow in your garden and how extra happy the cats will be in their new exciting space~ Here’s to a new 2022 💕
As someone who just moved into her own house, I felt this keenly, especially the "planning everything before building" and catching issues.
I definitely feel your pain, Rachel, with this whole "I took way too long doing this cause I'm too much of a perfectionist and now I feel bad about it" endeavor, but really, you weren't wrong to do that, by any metric. This is meant to be the house you'll live in for the rest of your life, of course you're right to want it to be perfect, if something came out wrong it would bother you for years, and you'd regret not being perfectionist before. I hope you know that, and if there was any hint of doubt there, then I hope this comment helped bring you some peace of mind! XD
The “eating in the bedroom” segment was so cute and funny!! I’m glad you guys like sharing parts of your life with us, it’s very interesting and informative, and of course your cats take up lots of space in my brain/heart lol
My wife & I are SO happy for y'all!!! I'm typing this all kinds of giddy!
Please, take y'all's time in getting situated, we'll be here whenever y'all are ready.
Y'all have a great Christmas gift to yourselves this year, and the years to come and I hope it just keeps bringing all kinds of happiness. Y'all have shared so much of yourselves and brought us so many smiles so it means a lot to see our viewerships translate to more smiles for y'all.
Oh! I'm SO glad y'all have so many outlets. We asked for extra in our home as well and after the house was built we wondered if we went overboard but it turns out, after almost 20 years here, that we actually didn't ask for enough. I had no idea about the disposable lighting fixtures... That's insane and would drive me to distraction.
Merry Christmas, guys! Please pass on some pets and hugs to the kitties for us!
They remind me of the meme:
Rachel: Talks 😄
Jun: Listens 😊
I would love if they could compile a list of things they learned that helped them build the house that they might not have learned otherwise, like the thing about wiring or the carpet.
This! Something like “Things I Wish I Knew Before Building a Home”
What to say? Congratulations!
A "forever" home is probably even more important of a step than actually marrying or right close to it. I am happy you are happy about it and I wish you so many happy years in your new home.
Nice neighbours are also a very good thing to have as quality of life skyrockets when people around you are friendly and helpful.
I'm looking forward to your next videos, but in the meantime a little holiday won't be a bad idea, have fun!
Weirdly, I liked Bokksu ads a lot
I enjoy seeing Jun and Rachel eat snacks from all Japan
You won’t regret doing DIY things in your house! Every time you open your closet and see your work on your shelving or your cat furniture, even if there are little imperfections, you will have a huge sense of pride and will feel capable!
The outlet struggle! I live in an apartment built in the 60's so of course it has so few outlets. Power bars with surge protection for the win. Can't wait for the house tour! so happy for you guys, and yes keep sponsorships!
I agree! I’m in a house built in the late 40’s early 50’s and almost every room has only 2 outlets ( minus bathrooms with 1 each ) and in my room one particular outlet is behind my bed frame ( very inconvenient ) and it has to be used for 1 long wall where most my things requiring power are and a small wall. That one poor outlet has to be used for 5 - 7 different cords while the other outlet only powers the tv. 😑
no matter how many outlets you put in, you will always need more, and always just in the other corner , lol
I'm starting to see electric outlets that include built in USB charging ports. It doesn't sound like they put those in their new house. Maybe they aren't necessary in Japan. Wish I had some. You can retro fit your house with them but they are kind of expensive.
There is nothing wrong with sponsors! You two are amazing, take the money where you can get it, you absolutely deserve everything and more!
Gosh, I remember years ago you guys made a video about building houses in Japan. Where you met with this contractor/architect who had this whole elaborate plan on how to give the cats amazing walkways and whatnot. And now you actually have your own house! I'm so happy for you two ♥
You two could go to a builder's convention and speak about some of the things you experienced in your journey as a younger couple building and as a couple with international ideas. Or you could write a memoir! or book about what to think about when building a home. I think that would be really helpful for others. I think you did an absolutely wonderful job and learning and taking the time to build something for yourself. It takes a lot of effort to genuinely express yourself via your living choices. So many times, people chose the easiest or the cheapest route which is totally understandable. However, I known so many couples who don't feel comfortable in their living spaces because it reflects the market or trend rather than the person they are. Big applause for really putting the effort in. It's inspiring.
Ooh a blog about it would be great!
Rachel being very excited about organising is so relatable, I love when everything is neat and in a good spot
2:16 Now I really want to see this laundry chute. As you described the sliding door cleaning issue, I was silently saying, "use a hanging slider"... and then you guys did that. (made me smile). Even though it has been a while, this video inspires me to put together the highlights of when our house was built. It was so nice to hear your realization at 14:51 regarding "the amount of detailed knowledge is needed to make informed decisions" for a building project. 15:40 that foundation of knowledge is what Architects study and do all the time. That is what we do and why it helps so much when planning a home. 17:34 "Everything plastic eventually breaks and ... makes me ... so ... ANGRY", Rachel's expression just then... she's about to snap! I am so glad you included the bruised legs image at 21:01 as that is a great example of how a space does not work based on simple aspects of scale, proportion, and proprioception. 27:17 Japanese George Clooney! and Lawnmower Mochi Guy! - you guys are lucky to have such nice neighbors, something you really have no control over. Yes, thanks to Micaela for helping kick off this odyssey over 3 years ago.
P.S. If one hovers over the thumbnail in TH-cam you can see Rachel gesticulating wildly all over the place and Jun is calmly static just chilling on the bed, so indicative of personality.
Everything you said was really well put together but what about the P.S. part that you said? It sounds made up/unbelievable, never heard of the feature before
@@Kimbonessness On my TH-cam suggestions (running down the side of someone on PC with the suggestion panel open), if one hovers over the suggestion thumbnail a small portion of the video plays where the thumbnail is normally, it typically is somewhere around the half of the video. In the channel editor I believe there is a way to modify where this preview occurs. Ironically I added the P.S. after Rachel had given me a "heart" rating, so it disappeared from the post, but it is still registered as a "heart" rated comment.
I feel you on the personal touch! When I bought my townhouse I started giving every room its own character based on what I wanted. My parents were a bit judgy of the colors and some of the choices at first, but as soon as I got things done and set up they had to admit it was perfect for me. :) I like my bright turqouise bathroom and cranberry dining room!
That is such a cute idea!
you guys look so happy! I'm happy for you. much happiness and success to you all and the cats in years to come
Congrats!! Bought a house last year and it feels strange at first. Especially in Japan with all the rules for renting. Can’t wait to see the house and all the happy cats. Hope they are settling in ok.
Will u both have kiddies or kitties? Maybe you will be settled and have a baby soon..
I definitely don't care about the sponsors, seeing you guys being about to afford cool stuff makes me happy. If I were rich I totally would like to contribute more to you guys, thank you for the amazing content as always ❤
Anxiously waiting for the house update. Can't wait.
The first time I watched this I was focused on Rachel. The second time I noticed Jun. His facial reactions were so funny. You could definitely tell he has heard Rachel’s passionate and exasperated speech before.
Congratulations! I've been with you guys since you did a video about Poki and that was in the old old apartment. This adventure was fun and I can't wait to see what you guys have for the future.
Ahh that's such a long time!! Thank you so much!!!
I can remember the bit "no one expects the tall Japanese man" and the padded rafters, I'm so happy for them!
About the lights: that's also something that annoys me with a lot of those modern light fixtures you can find in Germany these days. They're like intricate led strips set in brass, etc. and are made into the most interesting shapes, but turns out most of those you can't replace the leds inside. Why on earth would I want that in my home and on my conscious?!
Yep! I live in Ukraine, and we needed to move to a new appartment as fast as possible, so we just hired someone to decorate it and make the decisions for us. It turns out, this person just ended up using these LED lights everywhere. And they can't be replaced! The main light source in our bathroom broke like a year ago, and we still can't get it fixed, because it's just a LED circle inside a lamp, so it needs to be replaced comletely, and we need to hire someone to do that. It's so different and difficult compared to just simply changing the light bulbs
right?! They are all over in Home Depot too! My parents put in a 'cloud light' which while cool looking, is trash once the led strip is dead.
I can't even figure out how to open the light fixture on my ceiling fan and had to search for videos with people experimenting with DIY methods to open them. Light fixtures should be easy to open and not one use only.
Happy you got wool carpets! Another benefit is in case of fire, it burns more slowly than synthetic fibres. A room in my childhood home went on fire before I was born and the wool carpets were credited with saving the rest of the house!
Congratulations on the new house. I didn’t mind your sponsorships, it shows that you guys chose ones that work for you and your viewers. You do it responsibly. Take a step back, enjoy your new home, life, and the fun of furnishing and setting it up. Do a tour when you are ready. 💕
i'm so happy for you two that you're finally getting to enjoy this space that you've built for yourselves! seeing the excitement and joy pouring out of you is wonderful to see and it's great that the kitties have settled in to their new paradise so quickly. enjoy your break, feel free to keep doing the sponsorships if you feel like (i would never have known about things like bokksu if you hadn't done the sponsorship with them!), and good luck in moving in!
I love how Rachel keeps talking and Jun just smiles and looks patient like it happens every single day 😂
It's wild that you're already moved in, it seems so soon!!! Congratulations, we love you, and have a relaxing break :)
I know y'all are busy with moving stuff but when you can open a PO box please make an announcement! :P I'm a crochet artist and would love to put together a package as a sort of housewarming gift for everyone (including kitties of course)
Seeing Rachel and Jun so happy makes me so happy
Aw jun is literally the sweetest husband. Hes so good to rachel. Never let him go
I love how emotional Rachel gets over these irreplaceable lights (totally relatable!!). :D
Jun meanwhile: 😐
It’s obviously that the company does stuff like that to keep purposely being needed to be called back etc.
I just found out both of the lights in my kitchen are like this so I understand her anger. Most illogical thing to ever exist
I can't imagine sitting through a house build meeting that is 6 hours long multiple times. Like, the first time I get, but you'd think that later issues would be resolved quicker. That sounds so stressful for you and like so much work for the building company! It's really impressive that you all managed to get those things done.
I knew you were doing a lot of research and needed to make a lot of decisions throughout the year, because you told and showed us that much, but I honestly couldn't see the full scope of it, even when you said in one video that Jun is basically on the phone all day. Maybe I also didn't realise your house was already being build (I know a lot of stuff can come up during building), because it sounded like you wouldn't move into your new home until sometime next year.
This does make more sense to me now.
When we were building our house in New Zealand I don’t think my parents went to any meetings more than a few hours.
I can't imagine sitting though any meeting - short of a trial - for that long.
Congratulations to you both, and also the Season's Greetings at this Yuletide, wishing you a very happy New Year, and finally Mrrrps, Prrrps to the kitties now there's no excuse not build Cap'n Poki his own Pirate ship cat den, with all his purry crew!
There's a wonderful balance to your relationship. It is a joy to hear you explain things, Rachel. I am always grateful hearing the information you provide and the amount of detail mentioned is in no way excessive. What you say is interesting and informative. Your enthusiasm is wonderful and compliments Jun's thoughtful quiet nature. Congratulations on your new home and I wish you well for the holidays and the new year to come. I hope you're happy.
Jun: Your makeup looks good!
Rachel: Press X to doubt
Congrats! Big deal to actually own a house, even a bigger deal to own a cat house❤️ People advising you to keep the spinsorships are well intended and you definitely should, not in a crazy way to make you feel pressured to pump content but products you like and use like cooking related stuff (knives, pots brands etc) and cat related products. We really don’t mind sponsored content, I think everyone feels this way.
I found your channel long ago via Texan in Tokyo but I subbed and watch you every week because you’re such nice people, rescuing the cats and arranging your lives around keeping the cats happy. Looking forward to seeing how you set up the house, especially that central indoor/outdoor area for fostering.
I found then the same way! I miss Texan in Tokyo
@@katvsdaedreamz8628 me too, I hope they have a larger family as they wanted and are doing well
from 25:03 to 30:06, it looks like Haku were sitting on Jun's head 😆
congrats on moving on to your new house 🎉🎉🎉
I'm gonna miss your video, but you deserve the break
I'll wait for your future videos
At 30:07 to 30:17 Haku looks like a statue! I’d have sworn he was a stuffed animal 😆
I love hearing about the specific requests and changes you guys made! As someone taking an interior design program, it helps me think more about the small details ! :))
Congratulations, you two! (My partner and I are moving out of the inlaws' house next year, so we're anticipating a similar excitement!) Have fun decorating the new house with all the kitties!
Congratulations! We just moved into our new build home last month and there’s something so special about walking around and knowing you picked all the things that made this one amazing thing. I cried in many of our design meetings too Haha. But you both worked hard for this and earned it, enjoy it! So happy for you both!
This is actually pretty helpful for people who want to build or buy a house in the future as well! Thank you for sharing
Congratulations Rachel and Jun. Happy Holidays as well. Looking forward to you upcoming videos and have fun making your house a home for all of you. God Bless.
That level of knowledge needed to make informed decisions is so high, even for renovations. My parents renovated their kitchen 10 years ago, and the oven with the range randomly broke recently (and cannot be repaired). It has been so difficult to buy a replacement oven, and some of this could have been mitigated or avoided with more research during the renovation process that could have led to a different layout.
Congratulations on getting your house, that's so exciting! I'm so glad you got to spend new year's in your own home, what a special thing to have. And your neighbors sound incredible, what a joy!!
i just rewatched this thinking it’s been ages since you guys have moved, and lo and behold it’s been two years! so congratulations on two years in your own wonderful house ❤ it’s so heartwarming to see you guys really having a place that feels like home, i’m so happy for you all and can’t wait to see even more continuous diy progress!
I'm so happy for you both! It's early in the day and this is one of the things I've been looking forward to!
Congratulations! 🥳 I’ve been a long time subscriber (we’re talking YEARS here) and a huge fan of you guys and cats! Wishing you all the best of health and happiness!! 💜
I'm so happy you have good neighbors that also like cats!!!!!! Usually, the one thing that's a real crapshoot is the neighbors you get - even if the location and the house is everything you want the people around you are out of your control. It's a tenfold blessing you are surrounded by good and kind people!
Personally, I really enjoyed watching all the planning go down for the house. I think it's absolutely amazing that there was an insane amount of thought to every bit of detail put into the dream house. This was an awe-inspiring journey and I'm super happy for you guys!!
please share more of little details that you have catched and changed, the recessed lighting is so important to be changeable. thank you ! 💛
I agree. I enjoyed listening to these little tidbits as well.
I'm actually a bit jealous of the sense of community that you have with your neighbors! I wish there were places like that here in the states, or more in my area. I'm the sort that will give food or shampoo to my neighbors if they ask, but most are not friendly, or safe. Crime and drug addiction are problems here. Thankfully, we'll be moving into a more modern and secure building in about a month. So happy for that!
Even in a good neighborhood, people don't greet you like that. Everybody is living their own separate lives.
Congrats! This is a huge achievement we all know you have worked towards and the moment is here now. Take your time and enjoy your holiday break! See you in the new year.
Congratulations!
Also, not really related, but I watch you just as much to see two human beings truly and genuinely loving and in love as much as I come for the cats.
There is no deep dark abyss of tears your videos cannot breathe air into.
So yes, you deserve this! 👏 May 2022 bring even more blessings!
P.S. I hate those non-replaceable light fixtures too
Congrats you two!! 🙌
0:46 This was so cute omg
CONGRADULATIONS! It happened so slow and yet so fast, haha! Moving in is stressful and freeing at the same time. I'm so proud of you guys ❤
Major congrats on the new house! I used to walk into everything and thought I was just clumsy. Then I started B12 shots this year and it almost completely went away! (Not saying that is what you have/had) I am still slightly clumsy at times but not running into doorposts and furniture multiple times a day has stopped.
rachel and jun: who would win a cat meowing contest?
poki: hold my cat treats.
Poki: my time has come
A new challenger approaches!
Opera Singer Poki!
Poki (RachelAndJun) vs Dodo(Kittisaurus), who would most likely win?
Of course it'd be Poki. That cat's like a siren come feeding time.
@@rocelderamos3013 Poki (RachelAndJun) vs Dodo(Kittisaurus/ClaireLuvcat) vs Hyuji (Mejoo and cats). Cats that sound like sirens. XD
So happy for you guys! ♥
In regards to the sponsorships: I think you guys should continue to take a many sponsorships as you want. The bulk of the house funds could be done, but now you need to build up emergency funds for yourselves, the cats, and house repairs or changes. You guys were super thorough and thoughtful about how you wanted your home, but the real test may come after spending some time living there. Little things might crop up, like little changes that make life easier, or changing things that didn't work out how you planned.
I personally have never minded how you guys handle ads and sponsorships because they feel nicely integrated into the videos. You guys do an informational segment and a mini reviews, and those are super helpful, and it never feels dragged out or pointless.
congrats on moving in!! i second comments like "it would be interesting to us even if you think its boring" but also don't feel pressure to work when u need/want a break! 🥰 u guys deserve some time off not thinking about filming/editing/posting/promoting
Congrats! Btw: I'm laughing at the cat bed at the head of the human bed. My cat, who also enjoys his there, approves! 😽
Her my boy sleeps on !y pillow so I wear an orange hat every single night
I"M SO HAPPY FOR YOU BOTH :D Just the fact that you combed through so much research to build one is insane. Good thing you guys were able to catch some problems before you started and that you were able to get help from the comments. It sounds like you guys really lucked out on the location based on how nice the neighbors are! Happy Holidays to you and your cats!
Jun looked SO ADORABLE when he wasn’t admitting that he ate in the bedroom
Congratulations!! 🥳 I’m so happy for you and excited to see your future house tour and adventures. You kept thanking us, but we also need to thank you. I’ve been watching your videos for years and they always make me so happy 💗
Congratulations on finally making your dream come true! I'm so happy for you! I've watched your channel since 2014 and you have really given me hope in my darkest times. Take your time enjoying the home you've created, we'll be right here when you come back!