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  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2024

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  • @LouCslife
    @LouCslife  Месяц назад +109

    Hello my dears!💕 It’s been a busy week but thankfully I managed to finished a new video.
    I hope everyone is doing well and hope you enjoy it. Have a nice day and stay safe always.
    PS incase you want to check my store please check it here 👇
    oishiijapanbox.com
    Thank you so much 💕🙏.

    • @sweetdaisy9918
      @sweetdaisy9918 Месяц назад +2

      Hey Lou. Sending you lots of hugs from Argentina ❤🇦🇷

    • @LouCslife
      @LouCslife  Месяц назад +5

      Thank you so much 💕🤗

    • @teresiavlog
      @teresiavlog Месяц назад +5

      Happy birthday to you dear🍨

    • @Alohacmb
      @Alohacmb Месяц назад +3

      Happy Happy Birthday Lou! Wishing you much love and happiness. Thank you for sharing another great video. Aloha from Hawaii! ❤❤❤

    • @brandylou9132
      @brandylou9132 Месяц назад +2

      Hi Lou. Happy Birthday! I am glad your boyfriend took you out to celebrate. Always celebrate your birthday ❤.
      I am sorry 😔 to hear your body is still hurting. It definitely sounds like you have inflammatory issues. I worry it is associated with the removal of the thyroid. I have a lot of inflammatory issues as well and doctors did not listen until it got so bad the symptoms were advanced and I could no longer work, and life became more challenging. I tell you this because I want to give you hope that you can help your condition even if doctors refuse to listen.
      You are very smart, so you may already know about the anti-inflammatory diet, and clean-eating. I do both and it makes a HUGE difference. Also, apple cider vinegar daily, and plenty of water. Those shots of herbs you made awhile back when you were sick are also great because the ginger helps reduce inflammation. Watch out for hidden ingredients, or misleading names in foods. MSG is NOT good for you, and it is in so many packaged/processed foods, especially there in Japan.
      Since you are not being prescribed thyroid medication, you might consider naturopathic supplements for thyroid support. I know several people that have been helped by them. They can be ordered online if they are not available in a store near you.
      I hope this information helps. You will figure this out, Lou, with or without doctor's help! We want you feeling your best!! .

  • @sylviawieluc592
    @sylviawieluc592 Месяц назад +29

    Happy birthday. I’m a 79 year old woman living in Massachusetts, USA. I enjoy watching your videos. They are interesting and fun to watch. Best of luck to you. Hope you make more videos

  • @bonniebusch7960
    @bonniebusch7960 Месяц назад +58

    Happy Birthday! I am a 54 year-old woman living in Texas in the US and I just love your videos. You have a real talent for video and editing. I don't always comment because a lot of times I watch from my TV but I always give you a like and I get so happy when I see a new video from you. I hope maybe one day you will add those soup blocks to your store I'd love to try them. I hope your test results are good and I wish you continued health and happiness. I am so happy your dreams are coming true and I just LOVE seeing Japan through your eyes.

    • @Pykld
      @Pykld Месяц назад +1

      Soup blocks? What's that? 😮🙋🏻‍♀️🇨🇦

    • @bonniebusch7960
      @bonniebusch7960 Месяц назад +4

      @@Pykld the blocks they sell in Japan it is like a soup base. She used it in the beef stew in this video but they have a ton of different ones for curry and other things.

    • @Pykld
      @Pykld Месяц назад +2

      @@bonniebusch7960 oh nice! I love curry in rice! Tnx. Now I learned a new thing. 😀😘I channel Japanese cooking lols... I try. The way they cook is cool imo.

    • @deevilsinthedetail9274
      @deevilsinthedetail9274 Месяц назад

      I've found those Japanese soup blocks on Amazon in the UK, The white stew one is really nice.

    • @memories511
      @memories511 Месяц назад +1

      You should be able to find the block in your supermarket in the Asian section. They have mild, hot also. It is very good and served over rice. Very easy.

  • @englishdepartmentio7103
    @englishdepartmentio7103 Месяц назад +7

    I was so happy to see you went for a treat with your boyfriend on your birthday night! Birthdays are sometimes difficult or they seem more like a burden, specially if you're not feeling your best but as you mention, health is the biggest blessing and even though sometimes we're not feeling so well, being alive deserves to be honored! Thanks for sharing these soothing videos, be sure you are helping people that are struggling with many different situations, it's nice to know we're not alone and to see people being so honest and real (like you) is so relatable. I wish you a great year!

  • @mariagarcia-po6kl
    @mariagarcia-po6kl Месяц назад +8

    Happy belated Birthday Lou. May you always shine bright in your videos. Don't worry to much about the test. You will be fine. Just stay healthy and strong. God Bless the food and the best company ever. HUGS 🤗 and prayer's 🙏. Mari'a. 🤗❤️🤗❤️🤗❤️👍👍👍👍👍💕💕💕💕🍁🍂🍁🍂🙏🙏🙏🎂🎂🎂🎂

  • @alvinvega-valle6018
    @alvinvega-valle6018 Месяц назад +6

    That soup looks very good. I'll have to try it. I've never used a spoon to peel hard boiled eggs. Another thing to try. I usually boil the water first then submerge the eggs so they start cooking immediately and I also start a timer. Cracking the eggs on the bottom (the wider part of the egg) breaks the air bubble inside and the shell usually comes off since air seeps in between the shell and egg once that bubble breaks. 👋🏽

    • @Pykld
      @Pykld Месяц назад

      Don' t crack the egg. Use a pin poking the egg only. Cracking contaminates the egg actually. When boiled the eggs spin easy, on counter they are done. A raw egg won't t spin but wobble.😅 Put cooked egg in a jar of cold water, shake then voila shells remove instantly when removing them.😊🙋🏻‍♀️🇨🇦👍🍽️🥚🍳be sure tack or pin is sterile! Gently puch the pin in shell to prevent cracks.

  • @laurenholmes860
    @laurenholmes860 Месяц назад +8

    Happy, happy birthday, Lou! Next time let us hear you sing!!

  • @jessicamariegato3235
    @jessicamariegato3235 Месяц назад +24

    Hello ms.lou, you know every time I see your videos it makes me feel relaxed and healing ❤😊 Always take care ms.lou 😊❤

    • @LouCslife
      @LouCslife  Месяц назад +4

      Thank you so much 💕🤗

    • @jessicamariegato3235
      @jessicamariegato3235 Месяц назад

      your always welcome ms.lou😊❤​@@LouCslife

    • @BeverlyLedbetter-cb1971
      @BeverlyLedbetter-cb1971 Месяц назад +1

      Clicked as soon as I saw this. These videos are so soothing!🤫

    • @valerieblouch5409
      @valerieblouch5409 Месяц назад

      Happy birthday, Lou C!! Praying for you and your health situation. The Mt Fugi trip was so beautiful! Thanks so much for taking us along!🎉🥳💞

  • @the411-je
    @the411-je Месяц назад +4

    Happy Birthday, Lou, enjoy your special day!

  • @Torbis101
    @Torbis101 Месяц назад +4

    Hey Lou. Wishing you lots of good 👍 vibes & all the best for your birthday.
    And once again, thank you for another nice video.

  • @marcypersinger8593
    @marcypersinger8593 Месяц назад +3

    Happy Birthday!!! I don't comment often but I love watching your videos!! You always brighten my day!!!

  • @rosellawerbicki
    @rosellawerbicki Месяц назад +20

    The soup you made looks delicious. I'm glad your business is going so well.

    • @LouCslife
      @LouCslife  Месяц назад +3

      Thank you so much 💕🤗

  • @AshleeWalsh-y2n
    @AshleeWalsh-y2n Месяц назад +3

    Hey darling! Try browning your beef in hot oil to lock in the flavor. It’s much better than boiled meat! I always add salt, pepper, garlic and lots of margarine. It will change your life! Happy birthday as well! 🎉

  • @RuthLydiate
    @RuthLydiate Месяц назад +1

    Happy Birthday Lou, glad you were able to celebrate your 'Special Day". All the best for your test results, hope its just a minor reset needed. ❤

  • @cindybrodie9769
    @cindybrodie9769 Месяц назад +4

    Hi! I am a woman with a chronic pain condition and a thyroid disease. Chronic pain can be very discouraging. Do what you can and don't give up. You're doing a great job and I know you're not feeling as good as you look, but do what you can, rest when you can, and try for maximum peace and minimum stress. You're going to live a long happy life, maybe with some pain sometimes.m, but a happy life!

  • @samcha9448
    @samcha9448 23 дня назад

    Happy belated birthday!🥳 I’m glad you spend it with someone this time ❤

  • @McTelpi
    @McTelpi Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday Lou. 🎂🎈🎁 Your videos are so refreshing and relaxing. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, feelings and fears with us. I hope we (the community) can help you to stay strong and reach your goals. 🥰🥰🥰

  • @ming2120
    @ming2120 Месяц назад +1

    Happy blessed Birthday, Lou! Wishing you all God’s blessings! Enjoy your special day! 🌸😇🎊🎂🎉🎈

  • @susanengel-ix8bl
    @susanengel-ix8bl Месяц назад +1

    Every fall intend to feel under the weather 🌡️☁️ but once yhe Temp evens out i start to feel better, usually it's just my body getting regulated for cooler weather.but i love fall and winter also.

  • @iluvfridays68
    @iluvfridays68 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday Lou C. Hope the coming year brings you good health, less worries and a very successful business.

  • @gloriahernandez7882
    @gloriahernandez7882 Месяц назад +1

    I hope you had a beautiful blessed birthday Lou! 🎊 ❤

  • @debradavis3935
    @debradavis3935 Месяц назад +7

    Hello Lou 😊. I’m just settling down to watch your latest video, but I wanted to let you know that I received my beautiful Japan souvenir glass mug from you yesterday. I love it and I’m so excited to have a little bit of you in my home. Your sweet note was very touching and what a great idea to put those touches into your product shipment. Thank you for making your products available even to us here in the United States. Sending best wishes and happy prayers always! 🙏🏻🙏🏻💛💛. Happy birthday, beautiful lady… May the next year of your life be filled with love, good health, and much happiness!

  • @__kashish__
    @__kashish__ Месяц назад

    Happy birthday dearest Lou 💓. I just love watching your videos the calmness I get after watching is just inexpressible ☺️ I wish you all the very very best for your future ❤️.

  • @lisa-m-jennings
    @lisa-m-jennings Месяц назад +1

    Awwww, Happy Birthday Lou! I think you deserve a real birthday cake. I hope you got one.

  • @Iluthra
    @Iluthra Месяц назад

    I love when vlogers show Mt Fuji but yours was fun due to you showing us the water spring, the shops, and food sold. Looks like fun going there. Thanks for sharing!

  • @chooky7814
    @chooky7814 Месяц назад +1

    Hi Lou, i just arrived home in Australia from 2 weeks holiday in Japan.. i LOVED it..

  • @annajefferis9231
    @annajefferis9231 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday, Lou. Love your channel and I appreciate hour sharing your life withbus. God bless you always.❤🤗🙏

  • @lorrane2177
    @lorrane2177 Месяц назад

    Happy birthday Lou!!!🎉❤🎉🎉🎉 prayers for you. Thank you for the video!

  • @danitawhite3676
    @danitawhite3676 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday Lou!! Many blessings for the year ahead.

  • @Jellyhead171
    @Jellyhead171 Месяц назад

    I find myself searching for your videos every week...they are so calming to me.
    Thankyou for sharing your egg peeling trick! I'm going to try it, I struggle peeling eggs so.much!

  • @maureenburgess113
    @maureenburgess113 23 дня назад

    Happy birthday darling thank you for sharing your day and the food I hope you are ok and thank you for showing me Japan it beautiful x

  • @janetmorris3805
    @janetmorris3805 Месяц назад

    Happy Belated Birthday Lou! Wishes for a happy, prosperous year ahead! God Bless You! ❤😊

  • @teresacunha4964
    @teresacunha4964 Месяц назад

    Happy birthday Lou 👏 A lot of hapiness in your life ❤

  • @dianacruz4579
    @dianacruz4579 28 дней назад

    You should check to see if you can change your refrigerator doors to open to the sink side. Better to be closer to the sink.

  • @debhenry8159
    @debhenry8159 Месяц назад

    Happy birthday dear Lucy!! So happy that you have a lovely person in your life who treats you well ❤ love your videos and approach to life. Prayers always💕

  • @MBroome1028
    @MBroome1028 Месяц назад

    Belated Happy Birthday, sweet Lou! I pray you have a very healthy, blessed year ahead of you! Praying for good test results and that you feel stronger! 😘❤️

  • @domestix1
    @domestix1 Месяц назад

    happy birthday Lou.I hope wonderful things come your way because you deserve them ❤

  • @Lindarizo
    @Lindarizo Месяц назад

    I love dango so so much!! It reminds me of my childhood. My grandmother is Japanese. When I was a child we would go to a Japanese tea cake house here in San Diego, CA, where they made the dango and mochi fresh. Now I have to buy from the Japanese market and it’s frozen. Still a delightful treat that takes me back to being a young girl. 🍡

  • @JeanetteWatt-q8k
    @JeanetteWatt-q8k Месяц назад

    Happy birthday LouC, may your day be Blessed for you .

  • @marialombardi9892
    @marialombardi9892 Месяц назад

    What i do is i actually blanch the beef cubes in boiling water really quick just so it is a lot cleaner when you cook.

  • @AnaPaulaCarneiro-qm1ly
    @AnaPaulaCarneiro-qm1ly Месяц назад

    Lovely view.Nature is aways extraordinary.
    Mount Fuji is famous all over the World.

  • @jayeetee2309
    @jayeetee2309 Месяц назад

    Happy birthday! I hope that you have a great year! Each month better than the last!

  • @Betty-o7w
    @Betty-o7w Месяц назад

    Wishing you the happiest of birthdays with many more to come love you, Lou❤

  • @jenniferderosa6472
    @jenniferderosa6472 Месяц назад +2

    Happy birthday, Lou! Just to let you know, Shirataki noodles was very helpful to me in reversing some of my health issues because it's low carb, and easy to cook with. I also have Hashimoto's thyroiditis and was diabetic, and for people with autoimmune issues or any chronic health issues, it is so important to give up sugar and white flour. I believe you will feel so much better, because I did. While I know it's not always easy to give those things up (especially sugar when you have a sweet tooth), it's better for your overall health, in my opinion. Also, the Holy Spirit wanted me to mention that Jesus Christ loves you! ❤

    • @Pykld
      @Pykld Месяц назад

      I use sweetener sparingly to bake and cake flour or refined. No trouble. Scones are fluffy lols! 😅🙋🏻‍♀️🇨🇦honey also is best tbh.

  • @thaiiss
    @thaiiss Месяц назад

    YAAAY! I can't believe I met you in person! My husband and I came to Japan for vacation and we were walking around when I recognized you! I was so happy about this chance encounter! I wish you all the best! ❤

  • @Lisa_V516
    @Lisa_V516 Месяц назад +2

    Happy birthday Lou! From Colorado in the USA!

  • @carlapires7732
    @carlapires7732 Месяц назад

    Wishing you a HAPPY BIRTHDAY🥳! Even on your own, you are still in very good company, enjoying simple but meaningful pleasures of life. All the best to you & your future endeavors!

  • @leannesaunby4078
    @leannesaunby4078 26 дней назад

    Happy birthday Lou 🥳🎉🎊🎂🍰🎁🎈💐❤️

  • @JoodeeK-jm3qd
    @JoodeeK-jm3qd Месяц назад +5

    A very Happy Birthday! Thank you so much for your videos. We enjoy them so much! 😊❤

  • @romelewandowski6725
    @romelewandowski6725 Месяц назад

    Enjoy your videos....we get to see your face and relate to your daily life.

  • @ЮлианаГеоргиева-д2з

    Happy Birthday 🎂❤🐈
    I wish you much happiness, success and love and also a good company to share what you love with

  • @tia52
    @tia52 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday! 🎉 Hope your tests turn out well. Enjoy the year ahead and wish you many successes.

  • @SharonHutchins-ve1cx
    @SharonHutchins-ve1cx Месяц назад +1

    I have that same cookware. I love it. Happy birthday to you!

  • @tatiana.casttro
    @tatiana.casttro Месяц назад

    Feliz Aniversário!!!! 🎉🎉❤
    Sucesso para o novo ciclo, desejo saúde e sucesso!

  • @Bayonettamachinekill
    @Bayonettamachinekill Месяц назад

    Happy birthday Lou 🎉🎉beautiful video wonderful food. Keep up the awesome work.

  • @kittyluponox5406
    @kittyluponox5406 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday , may you be blessed with many more wonderful birthdays, i wanted to say thank you for showing us how much things are in a grocery store in japan money and in US money, i've learned so much by that. your video's are so wonderful. much love

  • @belenibarra6360
    @belenibarra6360 13 дней назад

    Me encantan tus videos, tenía tiempo que no los veía, muchas bendiciones 🎉❤❤❤saludos desde México.

  • @nancyshaller825
    @nancyshaller825 Месяц назад +1

    Happy birthday Lou, i always look forward to seeing your videos
    I also wanted to recommend that you should fold your sweaters instead of hanging them, this way your don't stretch out the shoulders from the hangers.

  • @luzsellemaegenterola4790
    @luzsellemaegenterola4790 Месяц назад

    Belated Happy Birthday Lou.. watching from Ireland.. thanks for the videos i enjoy watching them on my free time🫶🏼

  • @marinaross6880
    @marinaross6880 Месяц назад

    Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Lou! 🎉🎂🥳

  • @SherryAnnOfTheWest
    @SherryAnnOfTheWest Месяц назад

    Hello Lou .... I ordered two of your drinking glasses for my son's girlfriend ... she is obsessed with Japan and I think she will love them. They are so cute and so well made. Thank you so much ... the delivery to the United States was very fast!
    Happy Birthday and keep making wonderful videos.

  • @lolamariani8571
    @lolamariani8571 Месяц назад

    Happy birthday Lou. Thank you for your video from Montréal

  • @RousyP
    @RousyP Месяц назад

    Happiest of birthdays, Lou! So glad that you have loved ones to spend it with. Fuji-sama is so shy, always hiding when we go to visit, right? At least you got great fortune! Stay safe.

  • @kitkit5515
    @kitkit5515 Месяц назад

    Your stew looked so delicious! Happy Belated Birthday Lou! I know you are sad but you are making lots of good memories too. Try not to worry I hope all your tests come out fine 🙏🏼🙏🏼

  • @heyjude505nm
    @heyjude505nm Месяц назад +4

    Happy birthday, Lou! 🎉 Thank you for sharing your life with us.

  • @robynrob9471
    @robynrob9471 Месяц назад

    Happy belated birthday I’m glad you have someone to celebrate with 🎉 I notice Japan youth seem lonely wish I could travel there one day and bring some joy

  • @dawnrouse2439
    @dawnrouse2439 Месяц назад

    Happy birthday Lou!!! Mine is October 3rd. I ordered the cup with the Japan theme. I just got it! I love it!!! Thank you sweetie!

  • @teresakryvenchuk6205
    @teresakryvenchuk6205 Месяц назад

    I really like your videos. Thanks for sharing your life.💙💛🩷💜

  • @deannafrench7062
    @deannafrench7062 Месяц назад

    I hope that you are feeling better. And Happy Birthday! I hope you enjoyed your day

  • @supz26
    @supz26 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday Lou ❤ stay well and stay happy always

  • @bridgetbullen4478
    @bridgetbullen4478 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday Lou, I hope that you had a wonderful day 🥳 🎉🌈💫🌺💃

  • @lizacasaljay9115
    @lizacasaljay9115 Месяц назад

    happy happy birthday ms Lou wishing u a good health God bless u🙏

  • @maryshannon3326
    @maryshannon3326 Месяц назад

    Happy birthday! I was sad that you were doing housework alone on your birthday! You are very hard-working. But so glad you got to go out and celebrate later.

  • @mikeburgan7675
    @mikeburgan7675 Месяц назад

    Thank You Lou !

  • @marynelson4718
    @marynelson4718 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday Lou!!!! Wishing you many, many more. 🙂

  • @betsyjones2912
    @betsyjones2912 Месяц назад

    Happy birthday 🎂🎈🍰🌸 thank you for the trip to Mt.Fuji I love to watch your outings in Japan

  • @SherryAnnOfTheWest
    @SherryAnnOfTheWest Месяц назад

    I have a tape gun like yours and sometimes the tape roll comes off which is inconvenient and wastes tape.
    If you wad up some of the tape into balls and stick the balls in the holes in the center of the tape gun where the tape roll rests, it will hold the tape onto the gun better and it won't fall off.

  • @Eys.Mel.
    @Eys.Mel. Месяц назад +4

    Приветствую Лоу!❤
    Счастливые вы там, а у нас уже зима, снега навалило сантиметров двадцать, этот похоже больше не растает.
    Всего доброго Лоу.

  • @faithlaw8516
    @faithlaw8516 Месяц назад

    HappyBirthday dear Lou!! I pray for a wonderful!!

  • @robynfedalen1777
    @robynfedalen1777 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday. That’s so cool that you could drink spring water from Mt.Fiji.
    ❤️✌🏻🎂

  • @elizabethcanning639
    @elizabethcanning639 Месяц назад

    Happy birthday 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Lou,hope you have a brilliant day xxxx

  • @kenareno3280
    @kenareno3280 Месяц назад +1

    Happy birthday to you I’m glad your boyfriend took you out I know you deserve it sending prayers your bloodwork is good and you feel better soon ❤❤

  • @donnawisner1481
    @donnawisner1481 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday. Glad you had a very nice one. Looks like your businesses are doing well.

  • @robertashaffer3950
    @robertashaffer3950 Месяц назад

    Happy happy birthday Lou❣️🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @yuna8388
    @yuna8388 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday to you Lou, bless you more! Watching from Florida, USA.

  • @glorydays1670
    @glorydays1670 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday girl! You inspire me. The food looked great! I pray your tests come back fine. 😉

  • @carorio567
    @carorio567 Месяц назад

    Happy birthday to you Lou wish you all the best a very good health luck and happiness 🤗🇨🇦 💚

  • @ylenely6742
    @ylenely6742 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday dear Lou C !! you are a great person !! luv you !!

  • @beatricequinonez6844
    @beatricequinonez6844 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday Lou C !!! 💗🎂🎉🎈🙌🏽✨️

  • @vanessatn2050
    @vanessatn2050 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday! Your cooking always looks good, but the beef stew looked heavenly

  • @ambers4136
    @ambers4136 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday! I hope you had a wonderful day! 🥰

  • @rabehjijel8013
    @rabehjijel8013 Месяц назад

    J adore tous vos video sur la cuisine japonaise tu es magnifique

  • @JoieMaclan
    @JoieMaclan Месяц назад

    Happy birthday Lou. God bless you.

  • @peacefulpoate5613
    @peacefulpoate5613 Месяц назад

    🎉 HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOU !!!

  • @boopgirlie
    @boopgirlie Месяц назад

    Happy birthday🎉, today (14th)is my birthday I turned 62. Watching your video made me feel better about turning older. I wish I could go to visit Japan, it looks so interesting.

  • @Jusocapops
    @Jusocapops Месяц назад

    Bon anniversaire Lou et prenez soin de vous ! La santé est si précieuse !

  • @RosemariePaunil
    @RosemariePaunil Месяц назад

    Happy birthday lou! I'm your new subscriber! Eventhough your so busy you hve time to cook healthy fuds foryourself..thats good attitude...❤

  • @Knockseekfind
    @Knockseekfind Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday Lou praying 🙏 for your health hopefully 🙏 everything will be okay Godbless 🙏‼️🎉Your cake 🎂 looked delicious 😋 hope you had a great day 🎉

  • @gretharozeboom1842
    @gretharozeboom1842 Месяц назад

    Happy birthday Lou, how sweet of your boyfriend to take you out, you were shining! Wishing you many happy years, you deserve it! Much love from the Netherlands 🎉❤

  • @susandam5153
    @susandam5153 Месяц назад

    Happy Birthday Lou C! I enjoyed your video! North Carolina, USA