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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @feffiescottage
    @feffiescottage Месяц назад +1303

    "Make it pretty," he said, extracting the multitude of the skulls of his enemies from a box, and placing them with aesthetic flair about his dwelling.

    • @teresaminick1169
      @teresaminick1169 Месяц назад +18

      Lol!

    • @shellebelle093
      @shellebelle093 Месяц назад +106

      remember if you don't have the skulls of your enemies, store bought is fine

    • @cindyspear86
      @cindyspear86 Месяц назад +22

      I read your comment before I saw that part of the video. It seemed in keeping with this channel's esthetic. Then I came to that part of the video. Hahaha

    • @poodle906sl
      @poodle906sl Месяц назад +6

      @@feffiescottage I loved the skulls! 💀💀💀

    • @CampsitePyro
      @CampsitePyro Месяц назад +5

      He’s the Predator-saving his trophy skulls!

  • @jillneer7305
    @jillneer7305 Месяц назад +1752

    Wow...hard to know the right things to say. Nothing seems right. Happiness & clarity wished for both you & Emily.

    • @cat-mum-Jules
      @cat-mum-Jules Месяц назад +35

      Agreed

    • @dmreddragon6
      @dmreddragon6 Месяц назад +35

      Couldn't have said it better myself.

    • @jlaurelc
      @jlaurelc Месяц назад +39

      Yeah, handling a change like this has got to be way harder with an audience, too 🤯

    • @jewelsjewels8475
      @jewelsjewels8475 Месяц назад +9

      Well said!

    • @barbarakoeppe2623
      @barbarakoeppe2623 Месяц назад +25

      I'm sorry you are going thru a divorce but I am glad you are still friends and it is a blessing you already bought the house it looks great so far

  • @Bakedpotato187
    @Bakedpotato187 Месяц назад +232

    Ok but did anyone else notice the crazy disco ball outfit he just casually unpacked!? 😂 That thing was sweet.

    • @MidwestMagicCleaning
      @MidwestMagicCleaning  Месяц назад +45

      There's a video of me cleaning in it

    • @Bakedpotato187
      @Bakedpotato187 Месяц назад +10

      @@MidwestMagicCleaning i will have to go watch that 😂

    • @trinasmith9889
      @trinasmith9889 Месяц назад +7

      Oh link that one so we can find it. lol! Gotta see it

    • @Judith_Remkes
      @Judith_Remkes Месяц назад +7

      Came to the comments to ask that, only to learn about a whole video full?! Damn, son... 😂

    • @rowskirowski8958
      @rowskirowski8958 Месяц назад +4

      me definitely coming into the comments to see if someone mentioned it XD

  • @MoonstarGem1
    @MoonstarGem1 Месяц назад +1034

    That was...a shock to hear. Especially after everything you recently did with your house. My brain is screaming about all the logistics, her surgeries, etc, but I keep telling it, "That's theirs to handle, not mine or anyone else's." All I can say is I wish you all happiness.

    • @myboyz9391
      @myboyz9391 Месяц назад +8

      Hey did the study room aka office used to be an outdoor enclosure? I noticed the small set of steps at the entrance to the room.

    • @jerireisdorfer8254
      @jerireisdorfer8254 Месяц назад +55

      Same. I fell asleep thinking about it and woke up the same. I know it was a mutual decision and not sad but it still feels sad as a fan. Hoping the best for you all. Looking forward to seeing what you do with the new place though.

    • @loridodson6442
      @loridodson6442 Месяц назад +23

      Wow. But I wish both of you health and happiness.

    • @scoobdoo63
      @scoobdoo63 Месяц назад +24

      You never know what the plans are in the future. Wishing the both of you the best and the moose.

    • @giseleweaver6520
      @giseleweaver6520 Месяц назад +14

      Just wishing you peace and joy I this new journey. I will be following along! Congratulations on the house 🎉

  • @TheNathanMChannel
    @TheNathanMChannel Месяц назад +535

    “ I don’t need curtains but my neighbors NEED me to have curtains”. LOL Also, MY back hurts just watching you guys work. Damn impressive.

    • @mimosal3767
      @mimosal3767 Месяц назад +6

      my back hurts here too (I am hurt here) but for that reason it is so relaxing to look at them do the work i can't do (I am so frustrated here while waiting for recovery :D)

    • @jexl1059
      @jexl1059 Месяц назад +3

      honestly been there lol. I didn't buy curtains for about a month in our house. all the bathrooms were interior rooms so didn't need them. it got old fast sleeping thinking about ppl peeking in the windows tho lol.

    • @monayu949
      @monayu949 Месяц назад +3

      Try Will Harlow Physiotherapy for people over 50 on RUclips

    • @evam5250
      @evam5250 Месяц назад +1

      Same! I wish they would keep their shoulders above their hips when bending down to protect the small of the back and put more load in the glutes!

  • @TheFixerHomeRepair
    @TheFixerHomeRepair Месяц назад +164

    Thanks so much for the shoutout! Sorry to hear what you are going through but from the way you are talking it sounds like it is for the best. I subscribed and will be watching!

    • @MidwestMagicCleaning
      @MidwestMagicCleaning  Месяц назад +28

      Thank you so much! I've been a fan of yours for ages. Best home repair channel on RUclips.

    • @KOKO-uu7yd
      @KOKO-uu7yd Месяц назад +9

      ​@@MidwestMagicCleaning I'll DEFINATLY go check it out then!

  • @cristinmccloud1980
    @cristinmccloud1980 Месяц назад +817

    That must’ve been hard to share. Life has a way of working out. Things fall into place. My decor advice is driving to a wealthy part of town and going to that Goodwill. 😂. I’ve found treasures. Here’s to new beginnings.

    • @force311999
      @force311999 Месяц назад +44

      I used to go to the weathy part of town on bulk trash day and find all kinds of mint stuff

    • @wolfe6220
      @wolfe6220 Месяц назад +8

      @@cristinmccloud1980 They've only got a couple of small charity shop in and around Newton. To get to a Goodwill, he'd probably have to drive 4 hours, round trip.

    • @kobaltkween
      @kobaltkween Месяц назад +19

      Another good way to find good second hand stuff is looking anywhere there are lots of students or new adults. Their tendency to move and reinvent themselves frequently often leads to them donating or giving away perfectly good items.

    • @force311999
      @force311999 Месяц назад +11

      @@kobaltkween yes there is a college town nearby and at the end of every semester there is tons of stuff , lots a working computers etc

    • @kobaltkween
      @kobaltkween Месяц назад

      @@force311999 Yeah, I've lived within 15 minutes drive of one of the largest universities in the nation for decades now (different locations, started off near when attending it). I'm looking at getting a new microwave, and it's really a matter of money vs. effort in terms of getting one for cheap or free. All of our office chairs are second hand, because I refuse to pay a lot for plastic.

  • @kimbo-e1c
    @kimbo-e1c Месяц назад +563

    A broken marriage and moving house are two of most stressful things in life. Please take care and eat well. Love from Australia.😊❤

  • @remiclog
    @remiclog Месяц назад +70

    Wishing you both well, not an easy conversation at all. Such a synchronicity that you were offered this house at that time ❤

  • @tinapeanuts6877
    @tinapeanuts6877 Месяц назад +125

    Any man that can be so honest and respectful to his exes is a good man in my opinion 👍

    • @extramedium1
      @extramedium1 29 дней назад +4

      We expect so little humanity after breakups.🤷🏻‍♀️
      This is just being civil.

    • @mildredmorine745
      @mildredmorine745 23 дня назад +2

      He is a very good man. I wonder who is going to take care of her clean up her messes now?

  • @Jewelsmith
    @Jewelsmith Месяц назад +403

    "People don't need to see what I'm looking up." It's moose porn, isn't it?

  • @SSXtrikE
    @SSXtrikE Месяц назад +117

    Long time lurker, first time commenter. I watch your videos because seeing someone turn mess into clean, to turn problems into peace, to turn despair into hope, is inspiring.
    I hope you reading our comments gives back to you that feeling you've given us.

  • @kitterzy
    @kitterzy Месяц назад +767

    Having divorced my husband after 25 years of marriage, we are still best friends (we are essentially each other’s only friend). Seven years later our adult children and I go to his house for Thanksgiving, and he and the kids come to my house. Neither of us are in other relationships. I still love him dearly, but we cannot live together. Lol I hope you find your groove soon. 💖

    • @strawberryme08
      @strawberryme08 Месяц назад +35

      If you’re best friends why not stay married? Isn’t that the whole point is to be able to be best friends? 🤔

    • @thelamandapanda
      @thelamandapanda Месяц назад +118

      ​​@@strawberryme08 I'm heterosexual, and although most of my best friends are girls, I wouldn't want to be married to them. I couldn't be married without a healthy level of passion/romance. For some, companionship is the main goal. But for many people that isn't enough

    • @biteofdog
      @biteofdog Месяц назад +67

      @@strawberryme08 Basically they are just roommates. I wouldn't want to spend the rest of my life with my roommate.

    • @christysolange
      @christysolange Месяц назад +18

      ​@@thelamandapanda exactly! Well said. I couldn't live with my best friend without the presence of that romantic/passionate aspect of our relationship.

    • @GladJack
      @GladJack Месяц назад +49

      @@strawberryme08 Love changes types. My ex husband and I are best friends, and that's only because we divorced. We grew to love each other as friends, not as romantic partners, and staying in a romantic relationship was building resentment. Besides, they both deserve to find love elsewhere too.

  • @barbarabeyersdoerfer9531
    @barbarabeyersdoerfer9531 Месяц назад +457

    Your last statement made me sad when you said because of your autism you didn’t have many friends and that we were considered your friends. What you are doing is amazing for your community. In the beginning I use to wonder why you said some of the things but now I get a giggle out of your comments. Keep your chin up. You are very knowledgeable and respected by me

    • @maggiebonin4765
      @maggiebonin4765 Месяц назад +43

      I’m an 80 yr old but I consider you a friend and your family too. God Bless you son. You give great joy in what you do.

    • @niteflytes
      @niteflytes 25 дней назад

      I consider you a friend. I like your videos because you are unapologetically yourself. Too many RUclipsrs have turned into algorithm robots. You do you and it works. I think if we met IRL we would get along great. So, friends 😊

    • @thinkforyourself-t6l
      @thinkforyourself-t6l 15 дней назад

      Please don't be sad for us! We love our friends but we're in general very independent and private people. We value solitude and peace. We value friends and friendship, only we have to balance our lives in such a way that we have the energy for the necessities.

  • @SarahBarbara1
    @SarahBarbara1 Месяц назад +194

    Wow. Did not see that coming. But then why would I? Social media leaves the illusion of intimacy but the truth is you're a perfect stranger why would we know your personal life? Wishing u both the best moving forward ... hope you are OK on the inside.... and yes looking forward to your new house journey thanks for sharing. Warmly from Jamaica.

  • @Wilma.Flintstone
    @Wilma.Flintstone Месяц назад +1310

    Similar to how you did a GFM for Jason's place and arrival of his baby, would you consider doing one for yourself and this house as you start this new chapter? I would love to give a little something in appreciation of all the hours you've given me in RUclips watching! Happy to give you a few bucks for some moose repellant for your new place :)

  • @homeschoolteenswithjenny
    @homeschoolteenswithjenny Месяц назад +348

    Wow... that was a shocker of an announcement... did NOT expect that!

    • @erinjohnson7504
      @erinjohnson7504 Месяц назад +7

      I was making dinner and had it on in the background and I said, out loud, "What the f*** did he just say?"
      You spend so much of your time, on a regular basis, watching someone's life and you feel like you know them. I was in shock and it doesn't have anything to do with me!

    • @homeschoolteenswithjenny
      @homeschoolteenswithjenny Месяц назад +4

      @@erinjohnson7504 Weird how that works, huh? But he just casually said it in this non-chalant way, and I was like, WAIT WHAT?!

    • @erinjohnson7504
      @erinjohnson7504 Месяц назад +2

      ​@@homeschoolteenswithjennyYes! I went back to watch it again to make sure I wasn't hearing things! It's so strange when you know someone but don't know them but you're invested

    • @monabellzapata6826
      @monabellzapata6826 Месяц назад

      Felt that… did not see it coming, but probably neither did they

  • @DiscussionsWithEkmel
    @DiscussionsWithEkmel Месяц назад +94

    Man this s*** needed to come with a trigger warning for me. A little over 3 years ago I lost the place I called home after an arrest. My then wife and daughter had to make the right choice and move out so we could sell the home. I then spent the following months crashing at my moms home if she felt like tolerating me that day, sleeping in my car in February in Wisconsin, being forced to live in a temporary living facility with some pretty tough criminals that had done major jail and prison time. I can't describe the emotions I had when I checked into that place and the caretaker had to legally ask "if someone tries to rape you, do you think you can fight them off?" Not a single appartment would accept me because of my arrest. I literally had to resort to buying a home without even looking at it just so I stay somewhat close ( 2 hours) to my little girl and try to be a father the best I can given the distance. The first time I saw my new residence was the day of closing. I cried, I had owned 2 other homes in my life and this one was the smelliest, oldest dump I had ever lived in. I was mainly sad because this is a home I would never be proud of to show my daughter.
    I'm happy for you that you didn't shed a tear over this change but man, at 37 I shed enough for you and then some. I still carry a huge guilt, I refuse to make my house "look nice" because I know my former wife and daughter had to suffer because of my actions. You turned a hoarder house into your home while I turned someone's home into my own personal solitary confinement. I envy your strength, but I'm content with my post-arrest decisions of how to live. Keep up the great videos Mack! ❤

    • @pamgrubbs7455
      @pamgrubbs7455 Месяц назад +28

      I hope things start to look up for you! You have to forgive yourself because you have a little girl that looks up to you!❤

    • @DiscussionsWithEkmel
      @DiscussionsWithEkmel Месяц назад

      @@pamgrubbs7455 I appreciate you kind words. I had a lot to fix about myself and 3-1/2 years later I have made a lot of progress and am a much happier person but the trauma I faced is something I think about daily because it's something that ended up defining me rather than something I can forget and move on. But I do embrace it in a weird way as it made me a better, more understanding dad.

    • @Libertybell2024
      @Libertybell2024 Месяц назад +33

      I admire your sense of accountability, but true forgiveness isn't just about forgiving others, it's about learning to forgive yourself too.
      I truly hope you can free yourself of guilt and find happiness and peace.
      All the very best from East Yorkshire, England.

    • @VermisTerrae
      @VermisTerrae Месяц назад +20

      At the end of the day, you are a human being who deserves to feel happy and loved. Many things can be true at once. You can grieve the life you had and also live a new one. Wishing the best for you, man.

    • @philosopops2631
      @philosopops2631 Месяц назад +15

      From across the world, I really felt the pain in your words. Ive struggled with feelings of guilt and want to share something that helped me: I wonder whether you could imagine your daughter, who you so clearly care about, in your position…would you want her to continue to punish herself after already experiencing so many frightening and disempowering consequences? Or would you feel compassion for her, and encourage her to move forwards? Self compassion is often hard to access during feelings of guilt, especially when your self esteem is rock bottom, but if you put a loved one in your place in your imagination, it can make it a little easier. And guilt seems to be putting you in a frozen state of feeling unworthy, scared to hope for anything better, maybe even worried if you can BE any better. But better benefits your daughter as well as you, so impossible as it might seem, I really hope you can start to find ways of quietening the bully in your mind that, to this stranger sounds unbearably cruel. You are suffering, and it’s ok to choose to be a little kinder to yourself. It doesn’t mean not taking responsibility, or letting yourself “off the hook”. Self compassion allows you to feel those things while also giving you space to create something new and more positive, for you and for everyone around you. One, tiny baby step at a time. I hope you’ll let the idea sit in your head over the coming days and weeks, even if it doesn’t immediately strike you as being possible. Sending some hope your way ❤️

  • @laurelkirkwood
    @laurelkirkwood Месяц назад +447

    Wishing you all the best during this transition. Life changes are difficult; be patient with yourself and accept all the love and help from friends and family.

  • @dominomasked
    @dominomasked Месяц назад +134

    Just a thing I’ve observed from other creators who have become publicly single: you might want to figure out and state your boundaries about people flirting/commenting on your attractiveness in this forum. It’s not intuitive, and it’s possible for people who are trying to pay a free compliment or make your day nicer instead make you feel threatened or objectified. I’m sure you’ve already had some kind of experience with this, but becoming single when you’ve got enthusiastic fans can get weird, so try to communicate your boundaries as you go so you can at least tell who’s ignoring your stated comfort zone and who’s being unintentionally too much.

    • @niteflytes
      @niteflytes 25 дней назад +2

      Good advice. Some people treat RUclipsrs like a commodity and not real people.

  • @ANSimpact
    @ANSimpact Месяц назад +35

    “Make it pretty,” he said, as he pulled out the skulls of his enemies from a box and arranged them with an artistic touch around his home.

  • @christysolange
    @christysolange Месяц назад +319

    You are an exceptional human being and I wish you all the best with your new beginnings.

  • @amandaschmidt9528
    @amandaschmidt9528 Месяц назад +251

    Damn! Jason is a beast in this video! Showing him how to do this stuff is paying off!

    • @jenniferyoung7818
      @jenniferyoung7818 Месяц назад +21

      I know! Jason pulled his hair back and I knew he must some kind of serious. He was on a roll!

    • @electronictrip
      @electronictrip Месяц назад +8

      Filth got down & dirty on this one!

  • @FrauZimmy
    @FrauZimmy Месяц назад +27

    In germany we say: if one door closes, another one opens.
    Wish you all the best for a restart! 😊

  • @Alizardlovesyou
    @Alizardlovesyou Месяц назад +437

    Congrats on you both leveling up via a hard conversation and bravery ❤

    • @Sorchia56
      @Sorchia56 Месяц назад +6

      That’s massive and takes courage! 🫡 💚💚💚

    • @bethylou8293
      @bethylou8293 Месяц назад +4

      Achievement unlocked: Adulting the hard things.

    • @GhostofTradition
      @GhostofTradition Месяц назад +3

      umm two people are now alone how is that a good thing? it's a level down with "no fault"

    • @Fuckyourselfgoogle
      @Fuckyourselfgoogle Месяц назад

      @@GhostofTradition why are people so terrified of being 'alone'? It's better to be single than in a relationship that doesn't feel right anymore

    • @softsounds8453
      @softsounds8453 Месяц назад +4

      @@GhostofTradition They're better off apart. Just because they're alone now doesn't meant they're gonna be alone forever. Now they can both go find people they truly love while staying friends.

  • @suelala3706
    @suelala3706 Месяц назад +719

    Your news shocked me. Please take good care of yourself. Let us know when we ladies can bid on you! LOL!

    • @seasonschange4337
      @seasonschange4337 Месяц назад +102

      Funny as hell, but he would be a very good catch, I believe.

    • @highlyfavored4595
      @highlyfavored4595 Месяц назад +7

      Noooooooooo...

    • @angelamelville67
      @angelamelville67 Месяц назад +7

      😂

    • @auntiegliz737
      @auntiegliz737 Месяц назад +47

      Love it. I'm a little bit too old, but would gladly bid on the right to legally adopt him.

    • @delila1830
      @delila1830 Месяц назад +29

      Oh man, he could furnish the whole place with a bachelor bid night. 😂😂😂😂

  • @soulbitten
    @soulbitten Месяц назад +53

    I never comment on your videos but this really resonated with me. I broke up with my partner of many years because I saw our futures were no longer compatible and we couldn’t come to a compromise. I basically left with nothing. Before I had moved in with him I had a whole bunch of things that I had “inherited” from family, old friends, and old roommates. And the basics really start to add up. A trash can, a frying pan, silverware, toilet paper, a shower curtain, bowls, a couch, you get the picture. I was dead broke and lived in a 200 sq ft apartment and slept on a twin mattress on the floor.
    It took me a long time before I got to the point where I started to feel okay. Some people think that if you’re the one to end things you shouldn’t be allowed to be in pain or grieve the relationship. But I did. It’s never easy or painless to walk away from a life you built with someone with the full intention of lasting forever.
    I know your situation is different but I hope you’re doing better now. Thank you for your videos; they motivate my autistic ass to clean and pull my shit together. And thanks for talking about this.

    • @jenetikitty
      @jenetikitty 24 дня назад +1

      "Some people think that if you’re the one to end things you shouldn’t be allowed to be in pain or grieve the relationship. But I did. It’s never easy or painless to walk away from a life you built with someone with the full intention of lasting forever. "
      I wish I could share this message with everyone. I see some of my friends who leave abusive relationships struggling because other people think that because the relationship hurt and they ended it for their own good, they shouldn't feel pain or grief. And it makes everything so much harder for them at a time when they need the support and love the most.
      I'm glad you're going better now

  • @whoareyou2me
    @whoareyou2me Месяц назад +334

    ....So we're not gonna talk about the Mirrored Disco Jacket?

    • @annemarieketonneijck7412
      @annemarieketonneijck7412 Месяц назад +53

      ..... not to mention the shoes...😂

    • @dovie2blue
      @dovie2blue Месяц назад +48

      He wore those recently as he cleaned his kitchen. It was just the best video

    • @theshepherds2846
      @theshepherds2846 Месяц назад +11

      @@dovie2blueit was hilarious!

    • @babydollkincaid4584
      @babydollkincaid4584 Месяц назад +3

      😂

    • @Bowie_E
      @Bowie_E Месяц назад +15

      And hat. I need answers. And a modeling 😂

  • @annj6736
    @annj6736 Месяц назад +251

    Sorry to hear the news. Even though you are both ok it’s still difficult to start over. Wishing you all the best and can’t wait to watch you make this new house your home. ❤ don’t kick all the moose out.

  • @KeithFromHawaii
    @KeithFromHawaii Месяц назад +44

    ... But my neighbors need me to have curtains 😂😂😂😅😅👍🌴

  • @happychaps507
    @happychaps507 Месяц назад +193

    I’m immensely proud of both of you, having this difficult conversation…

  • @Alwaysherethere
    @Alwaysherethere Месяц назад +218

    It doesn't matter if you clean in a video or do whatever. I'd watch it💯🤗

    • @emjay5983
      @emjay5983 Месяц назад +7

      Me too! Always fun to hang out with Mack and Jason!

    • @jenniferyoung7818
      @jenniferyoung7818 Месяц назад +2

      Me too!!!

    • @cat-mum-Jules
      @cat-mum-Jules Месяц назад +2

      And me!

    • @sailorbrite
      @sailorbrite Месяц назад +6

      Right? Mack has a great voice, I love listening to him talk. Very soothing.

    • @rachelharvey7785
      @rachelharvey7785 Месяц назад +5

      Yes! Mack has one of those radio voices! Totally soothing and wonderful to listen to!

  • @Ksweetpea
    @Ksweetpea Месяц назад +11

    Quite a change, my dude. Best of luck to you, Emily, and any more stray moose you find in this house

  • @angelamaried7218
    @angelamaried7218 Месяц назад +116

    There’s something refreshing about watching you start over, from scratch, with an imperfect & simple home. Good luck to both of you. ❤

  • @momof7sons
    @momof7sons Месяц назад +221

    If there's a habitat for humanity near you, you can get your appliances, tile, anything you would need for your house. Just saying.😊
    Good luck to you and your new endeavors.

    • @crystalgem7706
      @crystalgem7706 Месяц назад +12

      He threw away his blue frying pan.. poor guy

    • @carriejones1433
      @carriejones1433 Месяц назад +8

      Yes! HFH has a great selection of household items as well as fixtures and some building supplies. I shop there regularly 😊

    • @thebookwyrmslair6757
      @thebookwyrmslair6757 Месяц назад +3

      We just bought two EXCELLENT couches there for less than $300!

    • @force311999
      @force311999 Месяц назад

      looks like already got new stove that looks sweet

  • @squeakyd8850
    @squeakyd8850 Месяц назад +18

    Hi I don’t comment much but been on RUclips since I was 16 and I’m 30 now. I want to thank you for your beautiful content. It’s really helped a lot with my own domestic violence situation that I got out of a couple months ago. I’m now getting a divorce and trying to find a permanent home has been extremely hard. I’m also autistic and I love your humor. ❤

  • @jennacallahan1
    @jennacallahan1 Месяц назад +211

    Welcome to the single life. It has a lot of perks, especially when you’re autistic (I am as well). I have my kids at home still but I separated from my husband over 3 years ago, it’s hard to ever imagine living with someone again at this point. I like my space and things the way I like them.. alone time. It’s the best. I played animal crossing last night and then fell asleep watching the hobbit. No compromising with anyone ever, no hurt feelings bc of time spent apart.. I truly can’t believe I lived like that for so long. Hope you thrive in it!

    • @sevcents
      @sevcents Месяц назад +24

      Here to say, Animal crossing+Hobbit sounds like a dream evening

    • @evercuriousmichelle
      @evercuriousmichelle Месяц назад +33

      I had to move back in with my parents recently only to discover that I require inordinate amounts of alone time, it’s a struggle! I really miss living alone!

    • @TraceyRolandelli
      @TraceyRolandelli Месяц назад +20

      The single autistic life has many perks, I agree.

    • @annadanbury9276
      @annadanbury9276 Месяц назад +6

      Yes !! Truth !! Love having my place decorated the way I like !!

    • @gotyoubythezipper
      @gotyoubythezipper Месяц назад +3

      Single life here as well love doing my own thing most days

  • @SB_McCollum
    @SB_McCollum Месяц назад +216

    I love the little tappity tap sound of you walking around, you sound like a cat with the zoomies running around the house! 😀 Congratulations on your new home, I hope everything works out well for you in your new situation.

    • @jillz1542
      @jillz1542 Месяц назад +6

      I noticed that too, the little tappity of the shoes! Also that tap tap in the video where he was wearing his mirror outfit 😂

    • @jenniferyoung7818
      @jenniferyoung7818 Месяц назад +8

      Mack zoomies! 😂

    • @rach3939
      @rach3939 Месяц назад +6

      I was focused in on that sound while he was putting things away in the kitchen lol. Loved that sound very satisfying for some reason hahahaha

    • @MrGrumpyGills
      @MrGrumpyGills Месяц назад +2

      That quick walking sound always reminds me of the Simpsons ^^
      They sometimes used it as a gag.

    • @DebsGoldsworthy
      @DebsGoldsworthy Месяц назад +1

      I love the noises too.😊❤

  • @mariknuutila
    @mariknuutila Месяц назад +17

    Take it easy, one day at a time. I know it's old and cliche but "This too shall pass". Every break up, mutual or not takes time to recover from. If you feel lazy, uninterested or what ever, we can wait.
    Hugs, Mari

  • @michaelk8860
    @michaelk8860 Месяц назад +82

    Holy Smokes! I have to admit I was floored (seriously, no pun intended) by the revelation of your separation - especially on the heels of her recent health issues, surgeries, etc. I of course am happy to hear it is an amicable situation. I think that dedicating a house to such a noble cause is commendable, and truly hope that good fortune comes your way to support both yourself and your endeavors.

  • @Pancakeshouse85
    @Pancakeshouse85 Месяц назад +198

    Make sure you take care of yourself, man. I know you give a lot of yourself and that means expending a lot of yourself and your energy. I believe you're a good person doing great things but don't forget you. Be well.

    • @_frxncxscx___8682
      @_frxncxscx___8682 Месяц назад +15

      Typical autistic thing (iam autistic too & adhd ) ❤ really good and friendly reminder for „folk like us“

  • @emilysteffen1731
    @emilysteffen1731 Месяц назад +16

    Your comment on not having many friends really hits home with me. I've found that I may have fewer friends than neurotypicals, however I find my friends to be closer and more like family than most neurotypicals consider a "friend" to be. I've come to realize that's ok, and having the right people around you makes all the difference in your mental and physical health too. Starting over is hard and scary, but it sounds like it's the right move for you. Take care.

  • @carolynedwards2290
    @carolynedwards2290 Месяц назад +110

    Perhaps a mannequin wearing your silver glitter disco suit would be a nice accessory.

    • @LynsAlteredArts
      @LynsAlteredArts Месяц назад +40

      In front of a window without curtains😂.

    • @okamanokama
      @okamanokama Месяц назад +13

      On a revolving pedestal!

    • @firmgirl1
      @firmgirl1 Месяц назад

      Might start a fire! ​@@LynsAlteredArts

    • @sailorbrite
      @sailorbrite Месяц назад +7

      Maybe for a little while but then when he goes out dating again he’s gonna need to wear it. 😆

    • @aussie405
      @aussie405 Месяц назад +2

      I would have said a skeleton.

  • @margymckenzie7417
    @margymckenzie7417 Месяц назад +100

    wow. thank god i'm not a youtuber - if all that happened to me my video would be six hours of me crying in a beanbag. im sorry you're going through all that. its brave of you to put it all out in the world and im glad you shooed the moose outside instead of just swatting them.

  • @TempestuousInquiry
    @TempestuousInquiry Месяц назад +13

    First video of yours that drew me to your channel was "This should be REQUIRED viewing before graduating high school!", found when I was at the end of my rope trying to figure out how to teach my ADHD teenager to help around the house. You've been such a help and a motivator in my life when it comes to cleaning and decluttering my home. Hope easier times are ahead for you. As a fellow autistic person who makes friends via the internet, I understand completely. We wish you nothing but rest and happy times in the future and thank you as always for taking us strangers along with you on this journey ♥

  • @BiaAlonso21
    @BiaAlonso21 Месяц назад +68

    I'd just like to drop a comment about how motivating you are for me
    I have very bad ADHD and it affects me the most with executive function, so doing basically anything is really fucking hard, specially related to house chores, renovations and cleaning
    I'm from Brazil and most of the content on youtube here is from people who actually have money to spend (decorations, appliances and renovation stuff like paints, floors, etc are very expensive here in my town comparing to the minimum wage). When I stumble over US and Europe content creators, it's hard to give them credit because "those things are so much cheaper there"
    But your channel and the channels you recommend are different, you show real life houses that are kept by people who live salary by salary and that is so incredibly inspiring for me
    You and your channel are a big reason for how I'm being able to slowly organize my room and my thoughts enough to be able to actually start planning moving out of my mother's house and I thank you so much for that
    You're amazing, really! ❤

    • @shawnalajame7888
      @shawnalajame7888 Месяц назад

      Hey, friend ChatGPT… I use it to cyber “body double,” help me keep my to-do lists straight and recommend task prioritization order. It also offers encouragement! Lol

  • @punknaught
    @punknaught Месяц назад +285

    Six WHOLE Moose!, this house was infested.

    • @t.y.5565
      @t.y.5565 Месяц назад +19

      Squatter moose!

    • @nervodyne
      @nervodyne Месяц назад +14

      I see one still survived in the computer desk!

    • @rachaelh9193
      @rachaelh9193 Месяц назад +7

      Sure i saw a poodle or four in there too

    • @estherclawson6876
      @estherclawson6876 Месяц назад +6

      I bet there's more hiding in a vent he hasn't scrubbed yet.

    • @ashcraft555
      @ashcraft555 Месяц назад +1

      If there's more, he can't tell us because in the United States, seven moose is the point at which they declare the home uninhabitable and they condemn it.

  • @brendacollinsdeeks7268
    @brendacollinsdeeks7268 Месяц назад +10

    Starting over is always both exciting and challenging. I’m sorry to hear your relationship ran its course. Good luck with your new journey. I look forward to seeing what you do with your new place.

  • @vickidodson1359
    @vickidodson1359 Месяц назад +107

    I love your cleaning videos, but i really like the remodeling and decorating videos a little more. It will be like Christmas watching you remodel and fix up your own place. Really looking forward to those videos.

  • @Sharon_Massie
    @Sharon_Massie Месяц назад +102

    Glad to see you back to cleaning, Mack. Hope you both are doing well.

  • @samsunall
    @samsunall Месяц назад +6

    Such a drastic change taken with your grace and patience is truly inspiring. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.

  • @cathyblack4611
    @cathyblack4611 Месяц назад +17

    It is never easy to dissolve a marriage. Prayers for you both.

  • @suewilkinson910
    @suewilkinson910 Месяц назад +73

    Autism aside, there is something very appealing about you, you make people feel comfortable, so you would make friends if you put yourself in situations to meet new people. You struck up a great friendship with Bonnie very easily.
    You turned that kitchen into a proper working kitchen really quickly and well. Can't wait to see you cook up something delicious in it. And although I could do without the skulls (😱) your sitting area improved massively by setting up your things. Now you have a place to watch TV, to play games, to edit videos and to cook a meal. You also have a place to pee and wash. Not sure if you have any laundry room necessities yet, if not they will come.
    Is there a garage for your car and yard equipment?
    You work so hard, so constantly about the home that I don't see Emily coping too well with that big place on her own. I hope you don't end up burning yourself out by trying to look after both places as well as cleaning homes for the channel. Good luck Mack. You have got this. The moose will keep you company. With added benefit of not moulting. Road sounds very close so not pet safe.

    • @annblachly8068
      @annblachly8068 Месяц назад

      Perhaps after recovery from the surgeries her overall health and energy will return and she can keep it clean and tidy without help. Or discover she too may need a smaller living space.

  • @Bakedpotato187
    @Bakedpotato187 Месяц назад +5

    Totally agree on the creative vs cleaning mentality. I will buy small new decorative items or organizers which motivates me to clean so i can put those items in place.

  • @CynthiaMiller-cc3qj
    @CynthiaMiller-cc3qj Месяц назад +79

    Well, well! That news woke me up! I wish you and Emily all the best. I have done the starting over thing several times and I know you will be fine because you are hard -working and resourceful, you have Jason, and we all love you and support you❣️Thank God that house got plunked down into your life. There are no coincidences.

  • @KlingonPrincess
    @KlingonPrincess Месяц назад +40

    It's been 7 years since my ex and I had the conversation we'd been avoiding. I live in peace and calm of my own making. I love my apartment, my time alone, sleeping alone, pursuing my hobbies, etc. I have no desire to have another in my space again. I have close relationships with my daughter, mother, and brother; a movie friend, and a card playing friend. I can handle socializing about twice a month. I think you are going to really enjoy this new phase of life. Wishing you both the best. Im looking forward to seeing you curate your new home. 🖖

  • @jamieanoai-shroyer8111
    @jamieanoai-shroyer8111 Месяц назад +5

    One day when you’re ready, let’s raise those curtain rods higher toward the ceiling and get curtains that just dust the floor. I promise it’s going to elevate your space and make the rooms feel bigger. Thanks for sharing! Excited for your new adventure and to follow along.

    • @KJ-wh8fu
      @KJ-wh8fu Месяц назад

      😅 I was thinking the same thing!

  • @ShannonJenkins-f6b
    @ShannonJenkins-f6b Месяц назад +105

    Wow, it’s been a rough time for you lately, I’m glad you’re coming out of your burnout 🙌🏻 Lots of big changes though so take it easy on yourself! Sorry to hear about your separation, even though it’s mutual it’s still change. Prayers for you! 🤗

  • @jenniferhart559
    @jenniferhart559 Месяц назад +39

    Platonically love you Filth (old enough to be yer mom)! You're so sweet to be helping your dad during this major change 🤍

  • @mnrabbt
    @mnrabbt Месяц назад +10

    I consider you a friend also, someone to do my chores and cleaning alongside, it just feels better knowing you’re out there somewhere.

  • @dawnbram2950
    @dawnbram2950 Месяц назад +54

    Wow!!! Not what I expected when I started watching. The best to you and Emily.

  • @peasinapod1528
    @peasinapod1528 Месяц назад +68

    Good luck to you and your wife as you each begin a new phase in life. You’re not alone, similar happens to many couples. What matters most is remaining as friends! Looking forward to seeing the improvements in your house 😍

  • @rds1717
    @rds1717 Месяц назад +8

    Your news about the break up made me so sad. I wish both you and Emily the best. ❤

  • @Mickelina81
    @Mickelina81 Месяц назад +85

    Good on both of you for facing reality and allowing each other a fresh start and a new chance. Probably a good thing that nobody knows where this is or you might have a long line of ladies outside. Lets face it, you're funny, caring, handy and know how to handle your moose. Quite the catch 🤣🤣

    • @cleopatracatra2097
      @cleopatracatra2097 Месяц назад +5

      Red Green: If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy!

  • @sherrycarney4924
    @sherrycarney4924 Месяц назад +80

    sorry your marriage is breaking up Mack. On the other hand you sound much better, so Im wondering if it was that causing your problems. Best of luck on your new endeavors....I'll still be watching

    • @sisutytto2563
      @sisutytto2563 Месяц назад +1

      Problems usually get to backpain.

    • @jexl1059
      @jexl1059 Месяц назад

      backpain... specifically at the S1 vertebra is caused by stress. and yep... i get it there too. pray you feel better!

  • @angienations7901
    @angienations7901 Месяц назад +8

    Wow...I keep thinking about your pets. Keep your head up (or down), we're here.

  • @Chris-wn6sc
    @Chris-wn6sc Месяц назад +13

    Best wishes from the Netherlands! Resetting after a longterm relationship took me at least 2 years. Also R.I.P to your inbox, you're probably the most eligible bachelor on the internet. 🤣

  • @wnblair
    @wnblair Месяц назад +37

    30:24 cool skull collection. Sorry to hear about your break up but happy you are OK with it.

  • @heikeschwendel9891
    @heikeschwendel9891 Месяц назад +6

    For me this is the video which sparks the most hope. Life is forever changing, and you are dealing with it and see the positive side.... no grudge, just knowing a reset is necessary every now and then.

  • @aliciarodriguez8046
    @aliciarodriguez8046 Месяц назад +61

    Wishing you lots of love and happiness.

  • @maryhtrask4321
    @maryhtrask4321 Месяц назад +150

    All me a bitter older lady, but I noticed the distance between the both of you. None of those little interactions that married people have. I was married for nearly 40 years. You notice those things. Sad to say I am a widow now but quite happy. You will survive. Both of you.

    • @ignota.
      @ignota. Месяц назад +27

      I don't know what I picked up on, but last week the thought of them separating and whether he would share that if it ever did happen popped into my mind. I guess we know now. 😅

    • @suem6004
      @suem6004 Месяц назад +18

      I noticed too.

    • @EvelynHiginbotham-wt9uo
      @EvelynHiginbotham-wt9uo Месяц назад +15

      I also noticed

    • @lindaa1540
      @lindaa1540 Месяц назад +9

      I noticed, too.

    • @kathyvettraino2267
      @kathyvettraino2267 Месяц назад +11

      I didn't know how to say it, but yeah I agree, I wasn't surprised. Seemed like something was missing. I'm glad I'm not the only one.

  • @johnkelly9451
    @johnkelly9451 День назад +2

    You and Emily have been through so many changes, challenges and the weight was the straw that broke the camels back in what life can throw at you, some become stronger, some, it's time to do what you both decided. Very glad you will both remain friends, all is not lost. We think the world of both of you. Our best wishes to you both moving forward. The good times always leave a little whisper in the breeze in our journeys of a yesterday that once was while moving to a new tomorrow. -John's wife

    • @johnkelly9451
      @johnkelly9451 День назад +2

      P.s. About being friends. Who else know eachother's good, bad, bacon striped underware and everything in between without pretentions. -John's wife

  • @IAmGonnaBeDebtFree
    @IAmGonnaBeDebtFree Месяц назад +41

    How brave of you! Both to take the step and to share the details with the world. Take whatever time you need. ❤

  • @roxannlegg750
    @roxannlegg750 Месяц назад +100

    I think that was the bravest thing and video youve done. My hubbie has ASD, tog with all the bells and whistles. Tourettes, sensory integration disorder, OCPD and more. Not to mention his passion for trains and train time tables (yuo - hes a mathematican, actually a different kind of mathematician, hes a statistician) - which at times has been more excxiting to him than...."on offer", shall we say. We both laugh about it now. Best party stories ever.!!. But our children have left home, with partners of their own, weve been together almost twice as long as we werent, its our 36 anniv soon. SO - we are almost like brother and sister now but life would never be the same without each other. Conversely, Im the one with chronic pain, invisible illness and that drains us both. But we decided its better to live with a best friend than alone, and we have lots of personal space. I understand your burnout - both our kids are autsitic too, so I understand them well
    All the best to you, and your blessed to have great friends in your life!

    • @Jacqueline_Thijsen
      @Jacqueline_Thijsen Месяц назад +9

      Mathematicians consider statisticians to be nerds. 'Nuff said 😂.

  • @BriGoezRAWR307
    @BriGoezRAWR307 Месяц назад +4

    i know you like videos of people fixing things but a channel i love is the Space Maker Method, April helps organize peoples homes and it puts me at ease so easily. Love your content!

    • @donnahilton8924
      @donnahilton8924 Месяц назад +2

      Love April ❤️

    • @BriGoezRAWR307
      @BriGoezRAWR307 Месяц назад

      @@donnahilton8924 she is amazing I love watching her videos

  • @TheMentorOfMomos-p3e
    @TheMentorOfMomos-p3e Месяц назад +19

    "I don't need courtains, but my neighbors need me to have courtains" 🤣🤣🤣

  • @Sunny_Chronicles
    @Sunny_Chronicles Месяц назад +55

    I'm sorry but happy for you at the same time.
    Wishing the best for all of you.

  • @kimhoffman8595
    @kimhoffman8595 Месяц назад +8

    Well id like to say Im sorry but if both of you feel that way great!! I am sure its a big relief! Starting over isnt easy but i wish both of you the best! Love your channel and look forward to seeing how the house is renoed!! HI from Edmonton,Alberta Canada!!!

  • @SageFlyBaby
    @SageFlyBaby Месяц назад +61

    We could always do better, but we could do a lot worse, was our mutual conclusion during our 14th year of marriage. We're still friends most days & we're still married. That conversation was 24 years ago & it was a phase of being married one talks about! Although you'll both be fine, moose across this great nation are sad 😥 Even Canadian moose 🫎

  • @rachelpalumbo8135
    @rachelpalumbo8135 Месяц назад +50

    New beginings are hard but satisfying. Wishing you all the best.

  • @Bepbo
    @Bepbo Месяц назад +2

    You deserve to reach that 1mil! Last month, I was finally diagnosed with ADHD at 34yrs old, and it's been a freeing but slightly stressful experience. I came across your video about cleaning a home for someone with ADHD and the way you spoke so respectfully and with such acceptance.. it really stuck with me. Not only did the video make SO MUCH SENSE to the way I clean, organize, or DONT organize... but you made me feel "normal" even though I'm neurodivergent.
    I wish you the best of luck with your new life path, and I hope we see that gold play button in 2025!

  • @DawnStafford-ez4mp
    @DawnStafford-ez4mp Месяц назад +51

    Please do me a favor. When you’re unloading a box, put that box up on the table. Quit bending over and getting things. Your back will thank you. 🩷

    • @hill77276
      @hill77276 Месяц назад +1

      Oh I was saying the same thing. "Hey, here's a place right there in the kitchen Where you can set that box to unload it without bending over." My back just 8 watching you guys trip out that carpet in flooring and your unpacking.

    • @nicolecijs374
      @nicolecijs374 23 дня назад

      Please bend from knees, in stead off the back. From one backpain person to another. Take care. Wishing you a nice and good new start.

  • @ellamariebennett3741
    @ellamariebennett3741 Месяц назад +57

    Yes return of the Mack. Sorry to hear about you and Emily I wish you well for the future.

  • @marysusa6985
    @marysusa6985 17 дней назад +2

    Hope you are both doing well in your new living situations and we can hear more about both of your journeys to a new start. Hugs

  • @Jenneo7435
    @Jenneo7435 Месяц назад +50

    Good luck to both of you! Dang, I didn't expect that news! Well, new house will keep you busy and entertain us. 😊

  • @rynnlemieux5339
    @rynnlemieux5339 Месяц назад +42

    I can't say why but the pitter patter of your feet on the kitchen floor is tickling me.😂

  • @scholargrrl
    @scholargrrl Месяц назад +8

    I'm glad you and the Moose decided to cohabitate during this stressful transition for y'all. Hopefully there are budget friendly moose flooring options you can find locally. And glad you are introducing them to alternative life options and getting ready for Halloween! Hopefully they learn how to high five without throwing out your back so you don't have to high five yourself. Praying everyone is happy, healthy, and healing going forward!

    • @Libertybell2024
      @Libertybell2024 Месяц назад +1

      I hear moose can make excellent roommates. Just make sure they have slippers, otherwise it'll sound like tap dancers have taken up residence.

    • @scholargrrl
      @scholargrrl Месяц назад +1

      @@Libertybell2024 that's a really good point. I wonder if they make moose sized crocks? Then they could be stylin and muffled while having a dance party.

    • @ahveganpizzabella
      @ahveganpizzabella 17 дней назад

      Hey in Latina Moose casa it's dia de Los Muertos cada dia baby 💀💀💀💀 those skulls are there permanently to lift the spirits (and summon a few too)

  • @angryrabbit8417
    @angryrabbit8417 Месяц назад +41

    ❤ wishing all the best for you and Emily! Like others, I don't have the right words to say anything helpful. ..

  • @questionmark9819
    @questionmark9819 Месяц назад +31

    A bitter sweet video, glad you're back and wishing you, your wife and Jason and his family well too. Thank you, I really appreciate your help in these videos, really helpful. 💛

  • @stephanieproctor7705
    @stephanieproctor7705 Месяц назад +3

    Just watched this and it brought tears to my eyes. You are so encouraging!!! I see you make the best of every day and I admire you for your grace and fortitude!!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

  • @bethprice9702
    @bethprice9702 Месяц назад +30

    So sorry to hear of your separation. It surprised us after the previous video. Take care of yourself. Best to you and Emily.

  • @c.bruceryan7961
    @c.bruceryan7961 Месяц назад +22

    There are worse things than being by yourself... The worst way of feeling lonely is when somebody is right there next to you. Now you can hope for some happiness and wish it for her as well... I admire your honesty and how well the two of you handled that. We are all in your corner, buddy! ... Or at least we will be as soon as we get that moose out of it, it's being pretty stubborn.

  • @donnacolwell3988
    @donnacolwell3988 Месяц назад +9

    It's very sad it had to come to this. You have given us a small view into the stress of your homelife. This move will bring order to the chaos.

  • @cris_ad
    @cris_ad Месяц назад +63

    That escalated quickly

  • @THEMEDIUMSTABLEPODCAST
    @THEMEDIUMSTABLEPODCAST Месяц назад +31

    You are so inspirational to people out there watching this video, who may be in a similar situation or mindset, who can draw strength from your wisdom. Thank you for being so honest, open and for sharing! Blessings ❤🙏

    • @victoria76116
      @victoria76116 Месяц назад +2

      Amen to this comment. ❤❤❤❤

  • @willworkforyarn4893
    @willworkforyarn4893 Месяц назад +4

    I wish both you and Emily a bright and happy future. Starting over is not easy, but we will pray for everyone involved.

  • @ElizaGrey-fs9mf
    @ElizaGrey-fs9mf Месяц назад +21

    9:33 - I see you brought out the most practical outfit first.

  • @LizKornegay
    @LizKornegay Месяц назад +14

    Wishing you the best. You have a lot of people who care about you out here in RUclips land!

  • @barbarastockhausen5867
    @barbarastockhausen5867 Месяц назад +13

    I have been gone for a while. I was hoping to find the video on which you talk about Emily and her health. I did note expect to hear about a split/divorce. I guess- I need to view prior videos to catch up on your family. Thanks for your honesty😢😮😅😊

  • @LeeDee5
    @LeeDee5 Месяц назад +33

    Wishing you (and your 6 house moose... meece? that's not a word) all the best. Big changes are hard.