‘Sup fam! It’s 5am here in Tokyo and I can’t sleep due to a med making me bounce off the walls, so that means you get a new video! 😜 It’s also my birthday! 🎈So pls wish me a happy birthday 🎂 and if you wanna get me a present, share this video with ur friends on social meeds 😇 💖💖💖 love, Annika
Happy happy birthday Annika!! 💐🎁🎂🤗❤️ So is your birthday May 23 or May 24? Still 23 here in the States, where "most of your viewers live." 😉 Again, love this video and really hopefully Luci will be willing to be in at least one more sometime in the next two months.
GOD the most RELATABLE thing I've ever heard a RUclips say is "showering when you're chronically ill is exhausting". NO ONE EVER UNDERSTANDS THIS THANK YOU. I need this on a sticker.
Thanks for sharing a glimpse of your daily life in Tokyo. 5 things I liked about this video - Petunia's artful dancing, your wrap shirt, the snack search at the grocery store, you giving yourself breaks to rest and activities to help rehabilitate yourself, you and Luci being a goofy, adorable loving couple.
The Petunia-dance was soooo cute!! As a 23-year old I am glad I am not the only one still sleeping and doing silly dances with stuffed animals! They're so comforting! Also, shout-out to Luchi for being so so so supportive, loving and also just silly to try and make you smile. Man, you're amazing!
Mathilde Cominotto I'm 32 and still sleep with a teddy. She's a pig and is perfectly shaped to tuck under my chin so I've got so used to her that I can't sleep without her. She also always travels in my handbag when I'm away for a night or on holiday cos it's safer to have her near me. Last weekend I went to a make up trade show with her in my handbag after I checked out of the hotel cos I didn't trust the car to keep her safe. Can you tell I love her?
@@Charliefarley170287 I do the same!! My moose always travels close with me because I am scared something would happen. I also have this scarf I sleep with. It used to be my mom's but when I was 5 was like "this is soft and smells like mom, it shall be mine." She had no choice than to give it to me (thanks mom!!). It makes me feel very safe, especially when anxious and when I feel the scarf my brain is trained to fall asleep, to stop worrying. I sleep super fast! Ex-boyfriends laughed at me sometimes but they're the ones sleeping bad!
This was so nice to see! My partner is disabled, I'm his luci I suppose, and it's so nice seeing someone living a 'normal' that's similar to ours. Thanks so much for sharing your day, and I hope you have a lovely birthday 💚
Exam season has hit once again and it's beyond lovely to see someone else with the same struggles like chronic illnesses and migraines actually going about their day and seeing you don't have to be productive from 6am to 10pm 🕙
I can't wait for your wrap shirt tutorial it looks super nice ! Also thanks for the "sharing 5 good things about your day when you had a bad day" tip, we'll be doing that with my partner in the future as I'm sure it'll help a little
The five good things really does help. I would get my children to think of three good things when they would come home from school really unhappy from being bullied and it helped them remember a good thing that had happened, even if it was just a hug, kiss and "I love you" from Mum or Dad.
As someone with chronic pain (constant migraine & fibro for 8 years), everything about this vlog was accurate. The sleeping in, the pain hunger, and the glasses. Oh, the pink glasses. Let's just say, I felt this in my bones!
Watching you two together is so freaking sweet. You two just radiate love and it's awesome. I get you on the showers being super tiring. I'm glad I'm not the only one like that.
As someone with Elhers Danlos Syndrome, it’s so nice to see your day be somewhat similar to mine. It takes me hours to get up and ready to do anything, and once I’m up, I’m afraid to stop because once I do, I can’t keep going. Also, it’s so true that once it’s actually time for bed, nope, you’re awake now, TOO BAD. Great video Annika 💕
I love seeing glimpses of what days are actually like with chronic illness because I have one (I have skeletal asymmetry in my legs and hips which affects the way I walk and move). And sometimes days are going well and then all of a sudden something happens. Like last week I was having a fantastic day and then I slipped and fell down the stairs (with different length legs, stairs are not quite so easy or intuitive so me falling on them isn’t that unusual but it had been over six months since my last fall). Luckily I managed to land on a more squishy and not bony part of my body so nothing broken or sprained but I still had one heck of a bruise. But it kinda put a damper on my plans. And that’s okay. I don’t have to do everything at once. But seeing you honestly sharing about struggles and physiotherapy (which we call PT in the US) and pain is nice not only because it is relatable for way more of us than society would like you to believe but because it shows that our days aren’t that different and we still have more things we can do than we can’t. And it might spur some empathy and make people think before they assume. While my disability is physical and structural it isn’t very obvious unless you look very closely at how I walk or my shoes so I get a lot of “you’re young; you can’t have joint pain”. So maybe seeing your video will remind people to not assume based on appearances what people’s lives are like.
Claire Woerner not a love for you falling down stairs (ouch!!!) but a love for your comment in general. I hope to raise awareness that chronic illness and disability isn’t tragic, isn’t sad: it can be tough and we’re super strong but we have days just like anyone else - even if we have to take more time doing things or pace our days out differently or spend extra time resting.
Loved this video! Luci is so supportive. I also laughed SO hard when he mentioned an 18th century bundling board, I make that same joke all the time. So funny! Thank you for sharing your day with us! And happy birthday!!!
I absolutely love your "5 things" exercise! I was literally lying in bed almost in tears with chronic pain, being snuggled by my husband because he is awesome... your bit about separate beds made me laugh, so I backed the video up and unplugged my headphones so my husband could hear. Then we paused as you were sharing positive moments so we could share our own! Honestly, these videos help so much more than you know sometimes. Thanks for the distraction and the inspiration,
you're an eye-saver! my computer is too bright for me at night, even at the lowest brightness, but i like to stay up later and f.lux is going to help so much! i didn't know what to look for before, so thank you so much for talking about it :)
I'm stealing your "five favorite things" thing. I love that! I've been really struggling to find more ways to stay positive (I struggle with clinical depression) and I think that's a wonderful way to end on a positive and happy note!
You are just darling! I too suffer from multiple conditions. I have migraines, mental health disorders and multiple physical ailments. There are days. Your videos make me smile. Thank you and I wish you the best!
I had a bout with Vasculitis for the first time this year. It was incredibly painful and uncomfortable. I can't imagine what it is like to have a chronic form of it. I want to thank you for sharing your day, and thank you for continuing to get up every morning.
Luci.... Please don't give up on Annika. It must be difficult. Annika..... Please don't give up on Luci. It must be difficult. You two are great together. Prayers and love coming your way.
I love the 5 favourite things! I don’t have a chronic illness, but I have an inner critic who always seems to be on overdrive... to get perspective I really like journaling 3 things I’m proud of, 3 things I’m grateful for and 3 lessons. Can’t wait to see a pattern / video for that wrap top!! So pretty 😍😍😍
Love your day, as a older person with a chronic illness I can relate to you wholeheartedly plus I’m a crafter and just love sewing, mostly quilts lately but I have had a very painful episode and can’t walk or sit up for the last week, I will definitely be trying your 5 things that make you happy, looking forward to your next post, xxxx
I love your channel because I have multiple chronic illnesses that cause me to not be able to walk some days without crippling pain, and the shower thing is so true, but my hair looks awful if I don't wash it daily! You are such a beautiful light, and its wonderful that you are giving a voice to those of us who's health isnt "normal".
The music that plays at 6 is actually an emergency broadcast test! It’s usually called the “5 o clock bell” but the time can vary. Kids also use it to know when to go home before dark.
as a hearing person who just happens to really enjoy/prefer captions on almost everything I watch (probably due to my deaf brother-in-law), thank you! not all youtubers think about or take the time to add in close captioning, and I really appreciate it, Annika. great video!
you guys are so sweet and it almost feels like I was actually hanging out with you. You showed some of my favourite snacks in that grocery store trip (that tuna sandwich tho *cries*) and made me miss Tokyo a little tonight. I hope you're having a great birthday! Big hugs to the both of you!
Happy Birthday Annika! I hope you have a wonderful and migraine-free day ❤️ Thank you for sharing this video with us, and that tip at the end. I've struggling a lot with anxiety and I think It may help me change my perspective on the day a bit. Also, I just wanted to say that you and Luci are absolutely adorable. Everytime you looked at each other, my heart felt so warm. Sometimes I forget that true love actually exists, not the Disney movie type, but the actual and real one. Where support your partner through the good and the bad, and can look at them with such love. And I went waay off topic XD But Idk, for some reason It made me very emotional and I wanted to express It. Anyways, love you both and I hope you're both doing okay ❤️
Happy birthday Annika! I'm chronically ill too and sometimes it's hard to imagine myself as an adult with a partner, this video was helpful for that, so thank you
A late congratulations for your birthday! :D And your days are similar to mine! Chronic illnesses are so hard some days! But even then there are joyful moments and things! And thanks for the tips!
this was so nice!!!! Also, I just wanted to say thank you, because your video's pretty much taught me how to sew a few years back and now I'm sitting watching this video in a shirt that I made myself! sewing is one of my most valuable skills now and that's due to you! Thank you so, so, sew, much!!! :)
Currently watching this video in the midst of a very strong headache migraine and it just made me feel 10x better and. Man. Seeing chronically ill people live and be people and have a life like mine that’s hard and stuff is really nice and I appreciate that. Not everyone can do those crazy vlogs and do stuff all day every day and it’s reassuring that you can still like live in Tokyo and do stuff while being sick and working through it. Idk. Just loved this and love you and you always make me feel like a normal person
I actually really love that you caption your videos it gets pretty loud sometimes where I work and sometimes you post when I'm at work and I can't resist watching LOL
Thank you for this video. I am 43 and 8 years ago I was diagnosed with SLE lupus and I am a major crafter. Your video is an inspiration to me that even on my bad days I am ok to keep going. Just taking more breaks will never cause more harm but be better. Thank you. You are one of the strongest people I watch and hope one day know.
i really love your tinted glasses, mine are tinted too (thanks sensory processing disorder) and seeing other people with them really boosts morale. (also that sunglasses at night solidarity)
Can I just say I love your videos!! I get migraines all the time and this video helped me so much to not feel so alone in my love for sewing, but also how migraines can bring a huge stop to my day. Thank you so much:) also your bf is amazing, he's so sweet!
I shower about once a week too, and maybe wash my hair an extra two times. My condition is worsing so I'm considering cutting my hair to make life easier. I love your hair kinda maybe going to be stealing that look 😘
Try dry shampoo! it means I only have to wash my hair once a week :) and now mines long enough to tie up I can put it up in a loose messy bun and last a few more days than a week if I need to. Also buying wipes (Baby wipes for my body, face wipes, and 'intimate' wipes) mean that when I physically can not shower I can still feel clean. Theyre easy enough that someone cam help bathe you too if you're really having a bad day
Ooh. This applies. 5. Successfully completed a filling so that it's done. 4. Kids were well behaved at the fire station. 3. Bought a Gertie pattern in the real world. 2. Was able to feed my kids. 1. Am maybe getting a wheelchair soon.
I'm having a not-so-good pain day so l saved this video to watch when doing my own physio exercises and it made them much more bearable 😁😁 I really appreciate how you show all the ups and downs of chronic pain. It's nice to see someone else in a situation similar to me. I love your videos and they're so enjoyable to watch. Keep on doing you!!
Happy Birthday!!!! I hope it was fabulous, with no migraine for you. This was a really lovely video and it was wonderful seeing how great Luci is in looking after you, but also how much you care for him. I loved the 5 things in a day that make you happy. This was something I did with my children when they came home from school and said it was a horrible day with nothing nice in it and by the end of them thinking they usually found at least one thing that wasn't horrible about the day, then they would find another one and by the end of it the horrible day at school (they got bullied, so horrible days at school were a given) wasn't so horrible as there were good parts in it. I've also used this with kids on my school bus when they would say they had had horrible days. I loved how that wrap top looks, and I look forward to seeing the changes you make to it until it is how you want it exactly. I hope you and Luci have seen Detective Pikachu by now - I saw it last week with my husband and we both really enjoyed it.
Honestly it’s so nice seeing someone’s day-to-day life whilst managing chronic illnesses. It gives me a lot of hope that one day I can manage my chronic illness well enough to live a life on top of it too. I’d love to live in another country and be able to work (to some extent) eventually. Also you two are so cute 💜
This was such a heartwarming video :) both of you guys' positivity is so inspiring, especially so since you're not afraid to hide when you're feeling low. As someone who's always been "the positive one" whenever I feel down I feel like something is wrong with me. But I'm slowly coming to realize that everyone has times when they feel down, and no one can be happy ALL the time! Thank you for this wonderful and insightful video!!
You two are so cute :3 I found you as I am picking up sewing largely as a means of therapy to combat my chronic illness. The showering bit really hit home. I normally wind up passing out after a shower :( had to cut my long hair because I can't wash it anymore. And the worst bit is that it takes a good hour or two to come back to life afterwards
the pure and absolute love that Luci and you have for one another is so wonderful to watch and I thank you for letting us have a glimpse into your personal life
Very late to the party for this video, but I've been slowly coming to terms over time with how slow i start my mornings/days since I've been experiencing the onset of fibromyalgia in the last year. Seeing you taking your time to do things at the pace that works for yourself makes me think, "see, Annika goes her own pace, i shouldn't be pushing myself past mine!" Thank you for sharing your day with us!
The love between you two and how helpful he is for you is heart warming. I’m chronically ill too and my husband is super great but gets worn out. I think we’ll start doing the 5 things too!
I don't usually watch these types of videos, but you guys are adorbs! I really like your '5 things' ritual, I might have to start that with my husband (he can get a little negative if he doesn't feel like he did 'enough' that day)
Happy birthday, Annika!!! This video is really nice; I enjoyed it a lot! I have mental health issues and minor physical health issues, so it’s nice to see an “a day in my life” video that I can actually relate to. ❤️ I’d love to see more of this type of content if you’re willing/able to make more videos like this.
Thank you soooo much for the f.lux recommandation. I had really bad headaches when I used to study with my computer. I am preparing for big exam now and I had headache only once since I use f.lux. I have also my iPhnone set on “NightShift” all day and it helps a lot. So once again, than you ❤️
as someone who also has multiple chronic illnesses (asthma, allergic rhinitis, rosecea, plus mental illnesses) i know how hard it can be to wake up in the morning, having to take meds every day for the rest of your life and even having to take special care on certain things to just have a life that is as normal as possible. I'm proud of you for being so open and positive about your illnesses.
Oh hey! Super cool that you’re friends with Simon and Martina! Please do more videos together bc when I saw their video that you were in I got so excited! 💖
I love your relationship you two are adorable and inspiring I swear♡ also I recall someone telling me that the song that plays at 6 PM it's so that kids that stayed outside playing after school know it's time to go home
The top is so cute. And just wanted to say you got a great Man there! You can realy see how much you too love eachother. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday dear Anika, happy birthday to you!
Having a very meh day and dealing with random things and I just think your videos are so uplifting and fun to watch. It doesn’t hurt that you love to sew, because I do, too! Thank you, Annika for making fun and inspiring videos. You’ve so helped my mood today! ❤️❤️ Now I’m off to sew up a bag for work.
This video was so encouraging to watch! A lot of "day in my life" videos feel so unattainable, especially if you have a chronic illness. But you shared the real parts of your life, and I really appreciate that. Also, Luciano is so sweet! You guys are so great together, it makes me happy to see
Happy (belated?) birthday! Also that round 1 top was adorable! I can't wait to see if you end up making a video for it. Also omg all those snacks looked DELICIOUS! I was super jealous of all the bentos too...our stores are so lacking here in the U.S. Also, thank you for sharing a 'day in the life of'. While I don't have the same issues as you, I've been dealing with a chronic illness (autoimmune too) for the past 3 years with no particular diagnosis yet (ugh) but seeing people like you powering through the bad days & living the best life you can really makes life seem a bit less bleak. I'm happy that you have Luci, who seems to be super supportive & a sweetheart & that you have a positive attitude in general. I love your channel & look forward to your new videos :)
Can I just say thank you for posting this? I have chronic illnesses myself, and most people that I see vlog about it treat it like they’re in a noir film. You seem accepting and happy with your life and that makes me really hopeful for when I grow up. And again, thank you for posting!! 🤗
Happy birthday!! 🎂🍰🎈🎉 I love how you and Luci interact with each other, Luci seems so genuine and kind and clearly cares for you so much. You guys are the sweetest. Hope you have a wonderful birthday with a little pain as possible x
you two are so sweet to eachother like holy cow. also now i'm motivated to go out for a short walk tomorrow. cause i tend to stay inside for days and then walk for 2-3hrs in a day.
I love seeing you two together! You have so much love and respect for each other! It's how my hubby and I are together 😍 I wish everyone could have relationships like that 💚
I want to tell you how great it is that you remain so positive in the face of so many health challenges. I have a few myself (CFS with migraines) and I know I am usually *not* so upbeat. You are inspiring!
Happy Birthday Annika! I love seeing new videos and I really liked that you shared a "normal" day. You show us that you do not have to be super productive 24/7 and that sometimes the small achievements in life are what makes it worth. I learned a lot seeing you as a representative of a normal, not so normal and wonderful human being. Thank you for your work and what you've given us with your internet presence!
Lori Howell yes I agree!! RUclipsrs should all do it. If I can as somebody with limited energy and illnesses and pain then surely able-bodied youtubers can!
Happy Birthday, I hope you had an amazing day X That was a really nice video to watch. I haven't sewn in a few years but a burst of inspiration, impatience and rare motivation has me taking up the project of making a bag, record/messenger style with the flap for my pin badges that make me smile, out of old jeans, scavenged parts and bed linen, all hand sewn! Day 1 I was a mess of crippled back, painful knuckles and fingers that where filled with more holes than a box of Cheerios. Day 2 I pegged lying back on the sofa as a good idea but not great for tricky bits. Day 3 is today and watching this I will definitely take your frequent break advice. I also had a migraine today, I got it during the night but I had to be up and out this morning so had the joy of stomach flipping meds and a migraine on public transport but I survived the day and got some super cute happy bed linen that was reduced for my bag lining. Being that is all I've spent on the bag so far I'm pretty happy, all I need now is a hidden zip but might be able to find one on some old clothes. May I tag you in the post on IG when I'm done? There's a hidden umbrella pocket!
SaikoPic please do tag me! :D thank you for this lovely comment, it’s really nice to hear other people’s days who have pain and migraines, and know I’m not alone.
@@AnnikaVictoria24 Thank you and I agree, most people don't like to talk about it as they see it as complaining and no one is interested but I see it as connecting and sharing useful tips. It's hard enough having chronic heath problems without feeling bad about talking about it plus you never know who else is in a similar situation. One of my favourite shares was Martina saying about doing too much while out and ending up walking like an 80 year old and feeling embarrassed but realising she shouldn't because she was out doing things and trying.
I have a pretty serious chronic illness with severe pain all the time for over 20 years and one of the only things that keeps me going from one day to the next is finding things to appreciate. Often it’s a friend who msgs me in the day to support me or my sweet lovely dog Lucy just being my loyal furbaby. I loved you guys not just mentioning this but talking about how hard it sometimes is but that it gets easier. It true sometimes it’s not much but it’s enough to help you balance things out and to remember there are good things about life. Pain takes so much that it’s actually very important to tell yourself what it hasn’t and can’t take. And to share that with the ppl who help you do that. I find it’s so important for ppl to see videos like this. Cheers.
‘Sup fam! It’s 5am here in Tokyo and I can’t sleep due to a med making me bounce off the walls, so that means you get a new video! 😜
It’s also my birthday! 🎈So pls wish me a happy birthday 🎂 and if you wanna get me a present, share this video with ur friends on social meeds 😇
💖💖💖 love, Annika
Happy Birthday! :D
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!💖💞💗💕💘💖💝
Happy birthday! 🎉🎉🎉
Happy happy birthday Annika!! 💐🎁🎂🤗❤️ So is your birthday May 23 or May 24? Still 23 here in the States, where "most of your viewers live." 😉 Again, love this video and really hopefully Luci will be willing to be in at least one more sometime in the next two months.
Happy birthday! I get it! I’m on prednisone right now and bouncing off the walls too!
GOD the most RELATABLE thing I've ever heard a RUclips say is "showering when you're chronically ill is exhausting". NO ONE EVER UNDERSTANDS THIS THANK YOU. I need this on a sticker.
Luci is the best and must be protected at all cost!!
The music that plays everyday at 6pm is to tell children to go home before it gets dark.
Thanks for sharing a glimpse of your daily life in Tokyo. 5 things I liked about this video - Petunia's artful dancing, your wrap shirt, the snack search at the grocery store, you giving yourself breaks to rest and activities to help rehabilitate yourself, you and Luci being a goofy, adorable loving couple.
The Petunia-dance was soooo cute!! As a 23-year old I am glad I am not the only one still sleeping and doing silly dances with stuffed animals! They're so comforting!
Also, shout-out to Luchi for being so so so supportive, loving and also just silly to try and make you smile. Man, you're amazing!
Mathilde Cominotto I'm 32 and still sleep with a teddy. She's a pig and is perfectly shaped to tuck under my chin so I've got so used to her that I can't sleep without her. She also always travels in my handbag when I'm away for a night or on holiday cos it's safer to have her near me. Last weekend I went to a make up trade show with her in my handbag after I checked out of the hotel cos I didn't trust the car to keep her safe. Can you tell I love her?
@@Charliefarley170287 I do the same!! My moose always travels close with me because I am scared something would happen. I also have this scarf I sleep with. It used to be my mom's but when I was 5 was like "this is soft and smells like mom, it shall be mine." She had no choice than to give it to me (thanks mom!!). It makes me feel very safe, especially when anxious and when I feel the scarf my brain is trained to fall asleep, to stop worrying. I sleep super fast!
Ex-boyfriends laughed at me sometimes but they're the ones sleeping bad!
I'm so happy to hear that other people are like me! I'm 22 and it is so comforting to hug my squishmallow stuffed bunny I got recently
This was so nice to see! My partner is disabled, I'm his luci I suppose, and it's so nice seeing someone living a 'normal' that's similar to ours. Thanks so much for sharing your day, and I hope you have a lovely birthday 💚
"You're the best!"
"Yeah."
Love that energy.
Exam season has hit once again and it's beyond lovely to see someone else with the same struggles like chronic illnesses and migraines actually going about their day and seeing you don't have to be productive from 6am to 10pm 🕙
I can't wait for your wrap shirt tutorial it looks super nice ! Also thanks for the "sharing 5 good things about your day when you had a bad day" tip, we'll be doing that with my partner in the future as I'm sure it'll help a little
The five good things really does help. I would get my children to think of three good things when they would come home from school really unhappy from being bullied and it helped them remember a good thing that had happened, even if it was just a hug, kiss and "I love you" from Mum or Dad.
As someone with chronic pain (constant migraine & fibro for 8 years), everything about this vlog was accurate. The sleeping in, the pain hunger, and the glasses. Oh, the pink glasses. Let's just say, I felt this in my bones!
Watching you two together is so freaking sweet. You two just radiate love and it's awesome. I get you on the showers being super tiring. I'm glad I'm not the only one like that.
LUCI AND ANNIKA ARE SO FRICKEN CUTE ALMSKSJSLSHDKDBEKCN
As someone with Elhers Danlos Syndrome, it’s so nice to see your day be somewhat similar to mine. It takes me hours to get up and ready to do anything, and once I’m up, I’m afraid to stop because once I do, I can’t keep going. Also, it’s so true that once it’s actually time for bed, nope, you’re awake now, TOO BAD. Great video Annika 💕
I love seeing glimpses of what days are actually like with chronic illness because I have one (I have skeletal asymmetry in my legs and hips which affects the way I walk and move). And sometimes days are going well and then all of a sudden something happens. Like last week I was having a fantastic day and then I slipped and fell down the stairs (with different length legs, stairs are not quite so easy or intuitive so me falling on them isn’t that unusual but it had been over six months since my last fall). Luckily I managed to land on a more squishy and not bony part of my body so nothing broken or sprained but I still had one heck of a bruise. But it kinda put a damper on my plans. And that’s okay. I don’t have to do everything at once. But seeing you honestly sharing about struggles and physiotherapy (which we call PT in the US) and pain is nice not only because it is relatable for way more of us than society would like you to believe but because it shows that our days aren’t that different and we still have more things we can do than we can’t. And it might spur some empathy and make people think before they assume. While my disability is physical and structural it isn’t very obvious unless you look very closely at how I walk or my shoes so I get a lot of “you’re young; you can’t have joint pain”. So maybe seeing your video will remind people to not assume based on appearances what people’s lives are like.
Claire Woerner not a love for you falling down stairs (ouch!!!) but a love for your comment in general. I hope to raise awareness that chronic illness and disability isn’t tragic, isn’t sad: it can be tough and we’re super strong but we have days just like anyone else - even if we have to take more time doing things or pace our days out differently or spend extra time resting.
Loved this video! Luci is so supportive. I also laughed SO hard when he mentioned an 18th century bundling board, I make that same joke all the time. So funny! Thank you for sharing your day with us! And happy birthday!!!
I absolutely love your "5 things" exercise! I was literally lying in bed almost in tears with chronic pain, being snuggled by my husband because he is awesome... your bit about separate beds made me laugh, so I backed the video up and unplugged my headphones so my husband could hear. Then we paused as you were sharing positive moments so we could share our own!
Honestly, these videos help so much more than you know sometimes. Thanks for the distraction and the inspiration,
you're an eye-saver! my computer is too bright for me at night, even at the lowest brightness, but i like to stay up later and f.lux is going to help so much! i didn't know what to look for before, so thank you so much for talking about it :)
yes, you are a legend, thanks Annika! 😄✨
Just be sure to turn it off if you're doing any work that involves colors, such as video editing (with color correction) or digital painting.
I'm stealing your "five favorite things" thing. I love that! I've been really struggling to find more ways to stay positive (I struggle with clinical depression) and I think that's a wonderful way to end on a positive and happy note!
You are just darling! I too suffer from multiple conditions. I have migraines, mental health disorders and multiple physical ailments. There are days. Your videos make me smile. Thank you and I wish you the best!
Your relationship with Luci is so pure and healthy I almost cried, and you seem to be such a nice person to be friends with
I had a bout with Vasculitis for the first time this year. It was incredibly painful and uncomfortable. I can't imagine what it is like to have a chronic form of it. I want to thank you for sharing your day, and thank you for continuing to get up every morning.
Luci.... Please don't give up on Annika. It must be difficult. Annika..... Please don't give up on Luci. It must be difficult. You two are great together. Prayers and love coming your way.
I love the 5 favourite things! I don’t have a chronic illness, but I have an inner critic who always seems to be on overdrive... to get perspective I really like journaling 3 things I’m proud of, 3 things I’m grateful for and 3 lessons. Can’t wait to see a pattern / video for that wrap top!! So pretty 😍😍😍
Love your day, as a older person with a chronic illness I can relate to you wholeheartedly plus I’m a crafter and just love sewing, mostly quilts lately but I have had a very painful episode and can’t walk or sit up for the last week, I will definitely be trying your 5 things that make you happy, looking forward to your next post, xxxx
Happy birthday! (Instagram told me). That was an amazing rendition of grocery shopping while on pain meds. Such truth. Many snacks.
I love your channel because I have multiple chronic illnesses that cause me to not be able to walk some days without crippling pain, and the shower thing is so true, but my hair looks awful if I don't wash it daily! You are such a beautiful light, and its wonderful that you are giving a voice to those of us who's health isnt "normal".
The music that plays at 6 is actually an emergency broadcast test! It’s usually called the “5 o clock bell” but the time can vary. Kids also use it to know when to go home before dark.
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Please keep making chronic illness videos! As a fellow spoonie they help me soo much
as a hearing person who just happens to really enjoy/prefer captions on almost everything I watch (probably due to my deaf brother-in-law), thank you! not all youtubers think about or take the time to add in close captioning, and I really appreciate it, Annika. great video!
I can so relate to the post migraine loopy-ness. I can also relate to the sudden ‘hi I’m migraine’ attacks and the nearly everyday attacks.
Just seeing how he looks at you while you talk is so wholesome
💖 All the luck and love of the world for this amazing couple 💖
you guys are so sweet and it almost feels like I was actually hanging out with you. You showed some of my favourite snacks in that grocery store trip (that tuna sandwich tho *cries*) and made me miss Tokyo a little tonight. I hope you're having a great birthday! Big hugs to the both of you!
Happy Birthday Annika! I hope you have a wonderful and migraine-free day ❤️ Thank you for sharing this video with us, and that tip at the end. I've struggling a lot with anxiety and I think It may help me change my perspective on the day a bit. Also, I just wanted to say that you and Luci are absolutely adorable. Everytime you looked at each other, my heart felt so warm. Sometimes I forget that true love actually exists, not the Disney movie type, but the actual and real one. Where support your partner through the good and the bad, and can look at them with such love. And I went waay off topic XD But Idk, for some reason It made me very emotional and I wanted to express It. Anyways, love you both and I hope you're both doing okay ❤️
That being able to shower only once a week, really hit home. Thanks for sharing your struggles!
Happy birthday Annika!
I'm chronically ill too and sometimes it's hard to imagine myself as an adult with a partner, this video was helpful for that, so thank you
A late congratulations for your birthday! :D
And your days are similar to mine! Chronic illnesses are so hard some days! But even then there are joyful moments and things!
And thanks for the tips!
this was so nice!!!! Also, I just wanted to say thank you, because your video's pretty much taught me how to sew a few years back and now I'm sitting watching this video in a shirt that I made myself! sewing is one of my most valuable skills now and that's due to you! Thank you so, so, sew, much!!! :)
Currently watching this video in the midst of a very strong headache migraine and it just made me feel 10x better and. Man. Seeing chronically ill people live and be people and have a life like mine that’s hard and stuff is really nice and I appreciate that. Not everyone can do those crazy vlogs and do stuff all day every day and it’s reassuring that you can still like live in Tokyo and do stuff while being sick and working through it. Idk. Just loved this and love you and you always make me feel like a normal person
I actually really love that you caption your videos it gets pretty loud sometimes where I work and sometimes you post when I'm at work and I can't resist watching LOL
Thank you for this video. I am 43 and 8 years ago I was diagnosed with SLE lupus and I am a major crafter. Your video is an inspiration to me that even on my bad days I am ok to keep going. Just taking more breaks will never cause more harm but be better. Thank you. You are one of the strongest people I watch and hope one day know.
i really love your tinted glasses, mine are tinted too (thanks sensory processing disorder) and seeing other people with them really boosts morale. (also that sunglasses at night solidarity)
Thank you so much for showing the everyday reality of living with chronic illnesses. I love your videos :)
Can I just say I love your videos!! I get migraines all the time and this video helped me so much to not feel so alone in my love for sewing, but also how migraines can bring a huge stop to my day. Thank you so much:) also your bf is amazing, he's so sweet!
I shower about once a week too, and maybe wash my hair an extra two times.
My condition is worsing so I'm considering cutting my hair to make life easier. I love your hair kinda maybe going to be stealing that look 😘
Try dry shampoo! it means I only have to wash my hair once a week :) and now mines long enough to tie up I can put it up in a loose messy bun and last a few more days than a week if I need to. Also buying wipes (Baby wipes for my body, face wipes, and 'intimate' wipes) mean that when I physically can not shower I can still feel clean. Theyre easy enough that someone cam help bathe you too if you're really having a bad day
Ooh. This applies.
5. Successfully completed a filling so that it's done.
4. Kids were well behaved at the fire station.
3. Bought a Gertie pattern in the real world.
2. Was able to feed my kids.
1. Am maybe getting a wheelchair soon.
I'm having a not-so-good pain day so l saved this video to watch when doing my own physio exercises and it made them much more bearable 😁😁 I really appreciate how you show all the ups and downs of chronic pain. It's nice to see someone else in a situation similar to me. I love your videos and they're so enjoyable to watch. Keep on doing you!!
I feel you on the migraine induced junk food binge! My life every few days. Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday!!!! I hope it was fabulous, with no migraine for you. This was a really lovely video and it was wonderful seeing how great Luci is in looking after you, but also how much you care for him. I loved the 5 things in a day that make you happy. This was something I did with my children when they came home from school and said it was a horrible day with nothing nice in it and by the end of them thinking they usually found at least one thing that wasn't horrible about the day, then they would find another one and by the end of it the horrible day at school (they got bullied, so horrible days at school were a given) wasn't so horrible as there were good parts in it. I've also used this with kids on my school bus when they would say they had had horrible days. I loved how that wrap top looks, and I look forward to seeing the changes you make to it until it is how you want it exactly. I hope you and Luci have seen Detective Pikachu by now - I saw it last week with my husband and we both really enjoyed it.
Aww luchiano is so sweet he gives you massages😍😍#couplegoals
aaaah the wrap top looks so good!!!! also i'm so happy your migraines aren't happening that often anymore ❤️
Honestly it’s so nice seeing someone’s day-to-day life whilst managing chronic illnesses. It gives me a lot of hope that one day I can manage my chronic illness well enough to live a life on top of it too. I’d love to live in another country and be able to work (to some extent) eventually. Also you two are so cute 💜
This was such a heartwarming video :) both of you guys' positivity is so inspiring, especially so since you're not afraid to hide when you're feeling low. As someone who's always been "the positive one" whenever I feel down I feel like something is wrong with me. But I'm slowly coming to realize that everyone has times when they feel down, and no one can be happy ALL the time! Thank you for this wonderful and insightful video!!
You two are so cute :3 I found you as I am picking up sewing largely as a means of therapy to combat my chronic illness. The showering bit really hit home. I normally wind up passing out after a shower :( had to cut my long hair because I can't wash it anymore. And the worst bit is that it takes a good hour or two to come back to life afterwards
the pure and absolute love that Luci and you have for one another is so wonderful to watch and I thank you for letting us have a glimpse into your personal life
Very late to the party for this video, but I've been slowly coming to terms over time with how slow i start my mornings/days since I've been experiencing the onset of fibromyalgia in the last year. Seeing you taking your time to do things at the pace that works for yourself makes me think, "see, Annika goes her own pace, i shouldn't be pushing myself past mine!" Thank you for sharing your day with us!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNIKA! Thank you for sharing your day with us and for the tip about the 5 things you enjoyed during your day...I love that idea. 😊🌹
The love between you two and how helpful he is for you is heart warming. I’m chronically ill too and my husband is super great but gets worn out. I think we’ll start doing the 5 things too!
I don't usually watch these types of videos, but you guys are adorbs! I really like your '5 things' ritual, I might have to start that with my husband (he can get a little negative if he doesn't feel like he did 'enough' that day)
Aww you two are sooo cute together! Some very solid advice about dealing with pain as well
God bless you both💕 we know about chronic illness and it sure does make you appreciate the simple things and see the beauty in life.
Happy birthday, Annika!!!
This video is really nice; I enjoyed it a lot! I have mental health issues and minor physical health issues, so it’s nice to see an “a day in my life” video that I can actually relate to. ❤️ I’d love to see more of this type of content if you’re willing/able to make more videos like this.
I hope one day to find somebody who loves me unconditionally like Annika & Luci love each other 💜 happy birthday Annika!!
Awww loved this!!!!
Thank you soooo much for the f.lux recommandation. I had really bad headaches when I used to study with my computer. I am preparing for big exam now and I had headache only once since I use f.lux. I have also my iPhnone set on “NightShift” all day and it helps a lot. So once again, than you ❤️
Get you a significant other that looks at you the way Luci looks at Annika. The definition of "couple goals"!
Here’s my good for the day - seeing the love that both of you share! 💚
as someone who also has multiple chronic illnesses (asthma, allergic rhinitis, rosecea, plus mental illnesses) i know how hard it can be to wake up in the morning, having to take meds every day for the rest of your life and even having to take special care on certain things to just have a life that is as normal as possible. I'm proud of you for being so open and positive about your illnesses.
I live with chronic illness also and your videos help me feel not so alone. It also helps me keep going. I love you. Thank you!
Oh hey! Super cool that you’re friends with Simon and Martina! Please do more videos together bc when I saw their video that you were in I got so excited! 💖
I love your relationship you two are adorable and inspiring I swear♡ also I recall someone telling me that the song that plays at 6 PM it's so that kids that stayed outside playing after school know it's time to go home
Catalina369 that is SO lovely I love japan haha. I love how kids just play out in the street unsupervised and how safe it is here!
@@AnnikaVictoria24 yes! That's another reason why I'd love to go there. thank you for replying, I hope you're having a great day ~☆
The top is so cute. And just wanted to say you got a great Man there! You can realy see how much you too love eachother.
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday to you.
Happy birthday dear Anika, happy birthday to you!
Having a very meh day and dealing with random things and I just think your videos are so uplifting and fun to watch. It doesn’t hurt that you love to sew, because I do, too! Thank you, Annika for making fun and inspiring videos. You’ve so helped my mood today! ❤️❤️ Now I’m off to sew up a bag for work.
This video was so encouraging to watch! A lot of "day in my life" videos feel so unattainable, especially if you have a chronic illness. But you shared the real parts of your life, and I really appreciate that.
Also, Luciano is so sweet! You guys are so great together, it makes me happy to see
THIS VIDEO WAS SO GOOD. Holy moly, thank you so much for letting us in to a day in your life.
You guys are so cute and I love your little "Daily Top Five." I'm gonna start doing that.
Happy (belated?) birthday! Also that round 1 top was adorable! I can't wait to see if you end up making a video for it.
Also omg all those snacks looked DELICIOUS! I was super jealous of all the bentos too...our stores are so lacking here in the U.S.
Also, thank you for sharing a 'day in the life of'. While I don't have the same issues as you, I've been dealing with a chronic illness (autoimmune too) for the past 3 years with no particular diagnosis yet (ugh) but seeing people like you powering through the bad days & living the best life you can really makes life seem a bit less bleak. I'm happy that you have Luci, who seems to be super supportive & a sweetheart & that you have a positive attitude in general.
I love your channel & look forward to your new videos :)
Skwerwl 💖💖💖 sending you love and I hope you get a diagnosis soon!! Keep fighting that fight & living your life as best you can at the same time!
Can I just say thank you for posting this? I have chronic illnesses myself, and most people that I see vlog about it treat it like they’re in a noir film. You seem accepting and happy with your life and that makes me really hopeful for when I grow up. And again, thank you for posting!! 🤗
Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!
Happy birthday!! 🎂🍰🎈🎉
I love how you and Luci interact with each other, Luci seems so genuine and kind and clearly cares for you so much. You guys are the sweetest. Hope you have a wonderful birthday with a little pain as possible x
Thank you for staying up late for our benefit. I think you and Luci are utterly adorable.
I love the 5 good things idea!! It's so nice to see other artists with disabilities, please keep sharing!
I love you guys!
you two are so sweet to eachother like holy cow.
also now i'm motivated to go out for a short walk tomorrow. cause i tend to stay inside for days and then walk for 2-3hrs in a day.
Y’all got me radiating positivity with my 5 fav things bless
I love the concept of music just playing in the street at 6pm it sounds magical
I love seeing you two together! You have so much love and respect for each other! It's how my hubby and I are together 😍 I wish everyone could have relationships like that 💚
I want to tell you how great it is that you remain so positive in the face of so many health challenges. I have a few myself (CFS with migraines) and I know I am usually *not* so upbeat. You are inspiring!
This is such a good and wholesome video. Thanks for sharing something sweet with the world
Happy belated birthday!!
Also I really appreciate the time and effort spent on closed captioning. 💜
I’m really glad that your glasses are helping that much
Happy Birthday!! I love that Sunglasses at Night song! There’s always a time to belt it out! :)
That top is so cuuute!!
Happy Birthday Annika! I love seeing new videos and I really liked that you shared a "normal" day. You show us that you do not have to be super productive 24/7 and that sometimes the small achievements in life are what makes it worth. I learned a lot seeing you as a representative of a normal, not so normal and wonderful human being.
Thank you for your work and what you've given us with your internet presence!
The suggestion of listing 5 good things about your day is priceless. Thank you. I'll be doing this with my Love today~
Thanks for doing the CC! More you tubers need to follow your lead!
Lori Howell yes I agree!! RUclipsrs should all do it. If I can as somebody with limited energy and illnesses and pain then surely able-bodied youtubers can!
Exactly! And these big RUclipsrs can pay someone to do it.
Happy Birthday, I hope you had an amazing day X
That was a really nice video to watch.
I haven't sewn in a few years but a burst of inspiration, impatience and rare motivation has me taking up the project of making a bag, record/messenger style with the flap for my pin badges that make me smile, out of old jeans, scavenged parts and bed linen, all hand sewn!
Day 1 I was a mess of crippled back, painful knuckles and fingers that where filled with more holes than a box of Cheerios.
Day 2 I pegged lying back on the sofa as a good idea but not great for tricky bits.
Day 3 is today and watching this I will definitely take your frequent break advice.
I also had a migraine today, I got it during the night but I had to be up and out this morning so had the joy of stomach flipping meds and a migraine on public transport but I survived the day and got some super cute happy bed linen that was reduced for my bag lining. Being that is all I've spent on the bag so far I'm pretty happy, all I need now is a hidden zip but might be able to find one on some old clothes.
May I tag you in the post on IG when I'm done? There's a hidden umbrella pocket!
SaikoPic please do tag me! :D thank you for this lovely comment, it’s really nice to hear other people’s days who have pain and migraines, and know I’m not alone.
@@AnnikaVictoria24 Thank you and I agree, most people don't like to talk about it as they see it as complaining and no one is interested but I see it as connecting and sharing useful tips.
It's hard enough having chronic heath problems without feeling bad about talking about it plus you never know who else is in a similar situation.
One of my favourite shares was Martina saying about doing too much while out and ending up walking like an 80 year old and feeling embarrassed but realising she shouldn't because she was out doing things and trying.
You guys...
I have a pretty serious chronic illness with severe pain all the time for over 20 years and one of the only things that keeps me going from one day to the next is finding things to appreciate. Often it’s a friend who msgs me in the day to support me or my sweet lovely dog Lucy just being my loyal furbaby. I loved you guys not just mentioning this but talking about how hard it sometimes is but that it gets easier. It true sometimes it’s not much but it’s enough to help you balance things out and to remember there are good things about life. Pain takes so much that it’s actually very important to tell yourself what it hasn’t and can’t take. And to share that with the ppl who help you do that. I find it’s so important for ppl to see videos like this. Cheers.