Omg ,the coin flip story is hilarious!!!! I once got in a yelling match with my google mini asking it to play You Can Feel it All Over by Stevie Wonder, and it kept replying "Ok, playing Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder." After a handful of "no...ok google, play Feel...It...All...O...Ver...." attempts I gave up, and Sir Duke started playing, which turns out to be the real name of the song I wanted. Smart ass piece of technology.
During lockdown a local community started a fairy wood near us for the local children. And it’s a now ten minute walk full of fairy doors, fairy clothes, little houses, paper mushrooms etc all made by children and their families. The most special but is the messages the children have written wishing everybody good health and wishing happy things.We went and it was magical and wonderful. They have maintained it this last year and for Easter they are leaving little wood blocks for the children to paint and leave and start adding new items to the fairy wood 🥰
thank you for sharing all of this with us Jen! You kept me company while working and drawing. The flower tradition you have with your mum is so endearing (LOVED the flower vase btw). Sending you much love and hugs from here : )
Ahh Jen, not gonna lie- I’ve actually had tears watching this. What with the fox, the fairy clothes, IVF, your eyesight, and then your mum sending those lovely flowers. It’s been all the feels. I find you so inspirational. One of my autoimmune diseases is something called Sjogren’s Syndrome which attacks your secretary glands so you get dry eyes, mouth, skin, sinuses, bowels, everything basically gets widespread inflammation. It can be quite debilitating at times and it sounds like you have similar symptoms with plus, plus, plus to deal with on top. Yet you still manage to put positivity back into the world with your words and creativity. Like I say, it’s truly inspirational and I want to thank you for the effort that it must take to do that some days. Much, much love and best wishes xxxx
I actually have suspected Sjogren’s; there’s big crossover between that and Ectodermal dysplasia. We’re going to test for it when I’m back in appointments. Got to say, the waking up thinking that you’re dying because you can’t breathe is...not the one, is it? Big hugs xx
@@jenvcampbell it’s not great no! I’m asthmatic as well so they often irritate each other. Hope you can get something sorted to ease your symptoms. I’m on hydroxychloroquine (the drug Trump thought cured covid) and that’s helped with my eyes a bit- I’ve not had a serious infection since being on that anyway! Big , big hugs back to you to xx
Gosh. The wood anemones hit hard. I think we look for those connections and just find that everything, thoughts and nature and history and bodies, is so interconnected. It is strange. And very beautiful. I have been thinking so much about magic and how imaginative magical worlds are places of refuge and psychic experimentation. I don't think there's anything wrong with playing with the idea that nature can send you a message.
I got goose bumps while listening to your fox stories. I think I'll make it a habit to go for a walk before sunrise myself. I love the idea to walk in an enchanted forrest with fairy doors and fairy clothes.
Your story about Cambridge interview blew me away. I had a similar experience interviewing for my masters program. All dressed up and “He” told me to go home and take care of my children. Upsetting but made me stronger and subsequently got in To a better school. ❤️
I think the smart speaker thing is really unsettling. I mean whoever planned that obviously thought it would be amusing - but didn’t consider what people might have going on in their lives or why they might need a smart speaker. The forest stories and the fox...so so magical and beautiful. How very special xxx
This is actually a big point of conversation for development and design. The industry (specially of UX design) focuses a lot on "quirkynizing" its products and sometimes I believe we lose focus on the actual uses of these techs by people, there's a line in which these things stop being a giggle and start feeling patronizing to the user.
This is such a lovely video Jen, my heart is melted by the fox story and the fairy cloth, I hope the people who made the fairy cloth in the first place are happily surprised by the fairy cloth you made! Also thanks so much for sharing your life with us and nice to learn technologies can help you in daily life. And the smart speaker, omg 🤣
This was a beautiful video. It took me on an emotional roller coaster which started with me imagining you as a child creating magical stories to help you cope with anxiety. My heart went out to that little girl so much... then the fox.... and all the emotions wrapped up with the significance of that. Covid has been so hard .... fir some more than others. Again my heart breaks for you and the struggles Covid has brought to your plans for starting a family. Still ultimately what comes through in your words by the end is the feeling of hope.... and I find myself uplifted. I’m just very moved. You’re such a beautiful soul and I thoroughly enjoy you. I wish you so much happiness.
Thank you for your video, Jen! The fairy clothes and door is something I didn't know about. I don't think it exists in Germany. But, when walking in a forest before Christmas my parents and I noticed some Christmas ornaments hung on leafless trees. According to my mum it is something called "Waldweihnacht" (forest Christmas) and has some roots in folklore as well. We checked and the ornaments were made of plastic so they wouldn't break in the wind or when falling down. After New Years we checked again and they weren't there anymore. Since they were made of plastic, I hope they found everyone and that they will return next Christmas. It was really lovely and magical while they were there. Another thing: I had to laugh so much when you were telling us about your sarcastic smart speaker! I obviously don't use mine often enough :D
I remember the fox last year and telling you about my the fox cubs in her garden. One of them got its head caught in some rubbish (I think a jar ) and they couldn't catch it right away and I remember when it happened like you said it just felt like another last straw that made things that little bit heavier. They did eventually the following day find out that a neighbour had seen the cubs and think somehow it had managed to get out of the predicament so all ended well ❤️ It's such a crazy year to look back on xx Thank you for chatting with us xx
Oh gosh, I totally related to the thought process of 'if this happens. things will be okay'... I've never heard of anyone else really talk about but I love the idea of it being compared to spell casting- a much more positive/ awesome way to look at it... I try to scold myself out of that thought process sometimes, which definitely doesn't help the anxiety, haha. Thank you for the video, always get excited to see your videos on my subscription page
When you said you were looking at the patterns in your left eye due to damage/scarring it made me think of how I periodically "check" my eyes by closing one and then the other (I have very limited peripheral vision). The first time my peripheral vision went away (the reason there's a first time is a bit of a long story) it happened very slowly, so I think a part of me feels I need to check every now and then to somehow prevent it from getting worse again. Which is ridiculous, of course, but I guess it sort of goes along with the kind of connection-finding you were talking about in the video.
Jen this was just lovely. I can totally get what you are saying about rituals bringing you comfort when you were younger I did this a lot the first song on the radio was a sign of what sort of day I would have at school for example and I had to have a certain hospital bag packed a certain way. I still have rituals as an adult to I’m very much a everything has it’s place at home and wow betide anyone who move things 😂😂 The fox story was loving and can’t wait to read that non fiction book you’re working on as it sounds fascinating beautiful and deeply personal
Hi Jen, Sending you love. Glad to hear you're finding solace in the forest during this difficult time. Because of my migraines I've been using voice to txt more and I was quite surprised at how it improved over time. May you stay safe & cozy!
That’s such a lovely idea to add to the fairy garden! I had a very similar experience to you with university choices, except I applied to Oxford, Durham, Edinburgh, Nottingham and Warwick. As soon as I got to Oxford for my interview I felt so overwhelmed and didn’t really have the confidence to articulate my ideas - I was very glad not to get in! I chose Edinburgh and I loved the city so much that almost ten years later, I’m still here.
My daughters (17/20 yrs) and I were talking at dinner today, about the fairies that used to live under the tree at the bottom our garden. We used to leave little gifts for them, which had always gone in the morning 😉. I love that you’re leaving a little line of washing. Imagination, magic, hope, all wonderful things💗
we also have a little fairy grove on our street around a tree. its got toadstools and lots of painted stones and a door as well. its super cute and all the kids stop and look at it. lovely video sian xx
Loved this. We have playful deers in our city forest. They especially love the runners. They run with us a bit, but faster, wait for us to catch up, then run again, wait, run, wait, run...
Another one...of Wholesome videos from my all time favourite booktuber....Jen Campbell. So stoked to see you sharing the fox story....got me teary eyed...wish we could share flowers too💕🤗👌👍👍👍 Looking forward to the updates on the fairy forest😼🧚🤗
The story about the woods and what it's meant to you to have that refuge is so beautiful. I don't have a place like that where I live, but I've been searching for it in stories as well. Thank you for sharing it, and for talking about the fox cub and the fairy clothes.
Jen, your reflections here are so lovely! Thank you for illuminating some of the magic of this terrible and strange time - I cannot wait to read your book on stories!
Oh, this was such a lovely video, I watched early in the morning before going to work. It’s a cloudy, gray day, and I felt so inspired listening to you talk about yourself and these little things you do and have done over this past year.
I loved this (well of course I did because I love all of your videos!) Firstly I'm very sorry about the delay in your IVF. I have been through a fertility journey so I know about the years of heartbreak and big love to you both. I also do the same with imitating accents!! My friend is an English teacher and she said it's a known phenomenon with a name. The fox was just amazing. What a gorgeous story, and a sweet friend to lift your spirits when they needed it. Also adore the fairy bits. Thank you for sharing more about your eyes and hands, and what is helpful for you xx
Just thinking about creeping through a bluebell wood and finding a fairy washing line! How magical! Lovely shots at the end of bluebells, new fresh beech leaves backed with bird song! Can’t wait! Thanks as always x take care
This was a wonderul video, Jen. Thank you for sharing the difficulties you face. On another note, I want to learn more about fairytales so I'm off to watch your videos now.
Jen I love how your mind works and I feel like if more people thought like you do, the world would be a better place. Your story about the fox cub was so heartwarming. Sending you lots of love xx
I loved the story about the fox - foxes are so beautiful and wise - there is a tame fox called Fang who lives near me (raised in captivity his whole life) he goes into care homes and ‘works with’ disabled children, he is a therapy pet. He lives with a human family and walks on the canal with his family and their dogs. He is quite a celebrity around here - Also love the talk of fairies, it must have been so lovely to discover the fairy clothes lines in your local wood - have you seen Samantha Bryans work? Google her, I think you will love her work. I met her about 10 years ago at a Made By Hand event held at a National Trust property where I worked - instantly fell in love with her fairy world X
I really enjoyed this video. I understand your thoughts about trying to find meaning. My mother died at the start of the first lockdown 31st March (long story we were stuck in NY) anyway a few days after she died, I noticed in the back yard of the apartment bleeding hearts started to grow in between gaps in the concrete. This gave me such joy. I don't know why. Just a little message from the universe perhaps.
Thank you for such a beautiful and honest video. You'll forever have a special connection with that forest and fox now. I'm the same with searching for signs, if the speed sign on my way to work says I'm going 28mph (instead of 27 or 29) I tell myself everything will be okay. Which is comforting but also unnecessarily stressful when it doesn't happen! I can't wait to read whatever you release next, your writing is such a balm. Whoever left the fairy clothes and door will be enchanted by your clothes, I'm so excited for them❤xx
Jen, I look forward to your videos but rarely comment. This one touched me so much that I felt the need to let you know that I so appreciate you sharing your life with us, perfect strangers. Hopefully you can feel the big huge virtual hug, from way over here on the east coast of the U.S. ❤️❤️❤️
I am so sorry to hear about the delay for your IVF. I have friends who had to go through it and it was not an easy thing. They finally welcomed a baby boy in January.
As a carer for my disabled adult daughter I have learnt so much about disability from you and it has helped me to have a better understanding of her situation and feelings.This has given us a much better relationship so I can not thank you enough.Like you I do not think the universe has agency but the day I found booktube and then your channel was almost divine guidance as I was finding looking after Sommer was extremley challenging and I can only imagine how frustrating it was from her having to cope with my mum knows best attitude.But thanks mainly to you I now know better and when we know better hopefully we can do better.We are both much happier.I hope things will improve in the U.K soon and you will be able to get out and about.stay safe and once again thank so so much for you honesty and openness.xxx
The story about the smart speaker is incredible! Never heard something like that before. Totally agree that this is programmed, but I find it creepy nevertheless. 😱 I love what you wrote about the Wood Anemone. 😍 And your experience with walking into the woods and the fox.
I feel you in the Cambridge interview, I am a Cambridge reject as is my Dad and my sister, it’s so intimidating and I got asked some really weird questions.
I had plastic surgery on my eyes a few years ago due to ptosis and it was very hard to read at first. I had to use gel eye lube at first paired with drops and later reduced to only standard drops. One day I was feeling better and read for hours- the next day I woke up to super swollen eyes because of how much reading dried them out. I'm so sorry you're using your vision and that you're in pain :(
Hi Jen. Recently life has been hard emotionally. The pandemic of course. Also I'm attending my first year of law school which has kept me ultra indoors as I can't safely go to libraries or coffee shops to study. I haven't known anyone very close to me who has passed from Covid, but there has been a sequence of dogs in my life dying, a friend from high school spontaneously passing, and an utter inability to use any of the methods of comfort and escapism I enjoy because of the load of my courses, which has been confusing and miserable, I think Moreno because I don't know anybody. It's compounded by a sad sense of jealousy for my partner who has been working from home since he graduated and gets to play video games and escape essentially at a whim. It's odd, because my problems aren't specifically pandemic related, but regular problems, like attending a vigil for a deceased friend or weightlifting for stress reduction, have been alchemically altered by distancing and converted into this sad, extraneous and burdensome fear layered onto normal activities. Your discussing talk to text technology has given me inspiration for a new, potentially more fun and creative way to take notes this evening though! Thanks a bundle for sharing c:
Such an interesting thing you said about anxiety and only ever watching the same shoes, I've recently identified that that's why I don't do any new shows, so interesting to hear you talk about it. I've been following along your fairy journey on IG so I was really excited to see the fairy clothing.
Very excited for Klara and the Sun. Love chatty vids! The fox story was cute - the SaveaFox channel saves foxes and they have some hyper affectionate foxes. They are always giggling in their videos haha. Wow the story about you and Mr M at uni is lovely
As always a lovely video. I can’t imagine how difficult it is to have to come to terms with your sight deteriorating. Wishing all the best Jen 💝 PS- the fairy clothes and fox are delightful xx
I saw the lovely fairy clothes and door on your Instagram account. Very charming! Your fox encounters remind me of a movie I saw many years ago called The Fox and the Child. It's a French movie (Le Renard et l'enfant). It's quite unique in many ways including the fact that it doesn't have much dialogue. It's about the special relationship that a young girl builds with a fox. I found it very magical and I really need to watch it again at some point. Have you ever seen it?
Totally enjoyed this video.... you’re such good company! Your fox stories make-up a part of my own pandemic year. Yes! I’ve followed each of your RUclips-shared jaunts to the woods, enjoying the joyful antics of Mr. Fox along with you. And now fairy clothes and doors! Oh my.... “little people” who live in crevices and the knots of trees.... Look carefully, there has to be a washing board and bucket somewhere nearby too, don’t you think? I will definitely read your forthcoming book.
You know how I am... I'm recovering from chemo and cancer--almost a year out now. I'm living in a home where I'm safe and my needs are met for the first time in my life. I have two kittens and the most wonderful partner. So I'm good. :)
This video gave me goosebumps and almost made me cry, so definitely you aren’t alone in finding signs and patterns everywhere - also fellow Edinburgh student here ❤️
Apple products are great. The charity I work for use them for our MND clients - a simple iPAD and 12 dollar app can help someone talk who has lost their voice. Love the fairy doors and clothesline - they have been appearing all over Dublin (or at least the bits I am allowed to go to) in the last year - personally, I think it's magic :)
@@emrmch Just barely outside my 5Km but will definitely go there in a couple of weeks. People have started putting them in their front walls in housing estates around Clondalkin, its Village, and its surroundings. There are tonnes in trees too and some tree stumps have now gotten fairly lights.
I only had time to watch the first half for now, I’ll come back and watch the rest later. Thank you so much for the story about the wood and the fox and the fairy clothes. You should have seen me nodding along as if you were telling it directly to me.
Sending you lots of love and support from California. Thank you for all that you do and what you put out into the world. I will be forever grateful for stumbling across your RUclips channel many years ago.
On accents, I also accidentally mimic other people's accents and speaking styles. I lived in southern-ish midwest of the US for only three years, and now I say "y'all" sometimes.
I've always loved the way you say "year" - wondering if that's your geordie accent coming through? Accents fascinate me, as someone very lacking in one!
Hi Jen. >This was a really warm update. I’m sorry to hear about all the troubles you’ve been through, and I know a sorry won’t do much and ahahah I’m sorry for that too. Thank you for your updates and comforting voice and stories. I feel exactly the same way about looking for “signs” when I’m struggling and also that thing where you change your accent to fit whoever you’re talking to? My younger siblings always make fun of me for doing it but I don’t really do it on purpose and tbh I don’t know how to stop sometimes haha. I’m from Malaysia so the accents I’m talking about REALLY vary. And unfortunately can come off as offensive??? But I’m working on it. Idk if you’ll read this but I wanted to update you on me. I have major depressive disorder and panic disorder (had it since 2014) and I just turned 29 on the 14th and I feel like a complete and utter failure. I’m still dependent on my parents financially. I had a relapse in January following an 8 day hospitalization for like some really random burn out related physical illnesses. And like I’m suicidal every few days and wanna harm myself every few days and I’m trying to get better but it’s so hard to even get out of bed. I hate myself all the time, which wasn’t the case before ya know. And this past month I’ve been avoiding watching your videos because I know it’ll bring me comfort but for some reason I just... wasn’t ready for that? It doesn’t make sense, nothing makes sense... am I punishing myself? Or am I avoiding something? Should probably talk about this with my therapist haha. Anyway, I just wanted to say. Thank you for your videos. They NEVER fail to bring me comfort. And they’ve helped keep me sane all of 2020. Which is no small feat. Because I am highly depressed and anxious. So yeah thank you. Much love. **virtual hugs**
Same! I'm from the Ozarks in the US which has a particular kind of regional accent, and while I've never had a very strong accent I have less of one now than I used to - but when I go home it comes right back out again, or sometimes a drawn out word will slip out unexpectedly and all of a sudden I sound like my grandmother.
Don't know about accents, but I love the way you speak. Oh my the fox story was lovely, and made me cry. I have so any symptoms, ( not as serious as yours, I am 81). I have RA and a few other aging problems. Very interesting video! Love everything you do, and you are quite an amazing person. I love your dog too. I am in the USA.
Re your smart speaker. In the beginning of owning computers they came without images and we had a text only game of escape. We couldn’t work out how to open the door when we finally found it and I typed in a few choice swear words. “No need to be like that” replied the programme. Yay for programmers with a sense of humour. I’ve got Sjogrens - dry mouth dry eyes dry everything so my throat is dry so I chew sugar free gum which somehow means that I have some moisture in my mouth. I have eye drops and stuff for blepharitis as well. My sight is getting worse, my eyes hurt a lot of the time and my vision is quite blurred but I can still see to read and stitch thank goodness. One thing I have meant to do all lockdown is do a deep clean of our house but I just cannot face it. I’d rather watch paint dry!! We have clean albeit un-ironed clothes, we eat well as I don’t mind cooking, but cleaning? My only feeling is that nobody is going to be coming round to see me! Shielding for a year has been hard but I’ve needed medical appointments all year and have felt safe in all the environments I have accessed, doctor, endoscopy, physio, optician, dentist etc. Those have been appointments I couldn’t put off in any way. It’s been a normal year in other words, just with masks. I’m ready for some better weather though. The sun is shining so a walk by the sea is coming up. Lucky me!! Take care hugs x
Jen, I absolutely LOVED what you wrote, amazing! The pandemic here in Brazil is still hitting really hard, and the vaccination process is being very slow. I basically can count on not doing much in person this year either... Your video definetely made my day a little bit brighter :)
Thank you for making this video and talking so honestly about the pandemic. I live in Argentina and things are getting worse again but because of how fragile how our economy is, the government isn't doing much yet. I have to go to work and it's getting harder to do that without worrying and having anxiety attacks. With all of that going on, your video was comforting. It's nice to know that I'm not alone in finding meaning amidst this caos and uncertainty.
Hiya Jen from a fellow North Easterner who doesn’t sound like one anymore either. I’m a Geordie tho and you’re a Mackum - but still 😜 I LOVE watching your videos. I was so pleased to see you’d put a chatty one up cos I’ve had a hard day emotionally today and I always feel a bit better when I watch and listen to you. I can’t explain exactly why - but you’re a bit like a balm to me. I bet loads of people who watch you on here wish you were their friend in real life - I do ( she says, sounding like a suck up !). You’re fab - so interesting and clever and funny and honest. I want to be like you too. God I really am a suck up 🙄. I feel for you so much for what the twatty universe has been handing to you. You are amazing though - Mr M is very lucky. Anyhow, my confidence crisis that sent me on a downwards spiral today, has a lifted a bit now. Thanks xxx
Packing up my first Lucy and Yak order to return, the jeans I ordered were literal circus tents on me so I am clearly terrible at ordering online.. but eager to get the new sizes in 👖👚👗
Their sizing takes a bit of getting used to, I think, though I’ve had no issues at all with their dungarees, but of course those don’t need to be fitted to any part of your body ☺️ they are happy sacks, ha x
I have similar issues with my eye. My left has always been a dud. My right one has a cyst that has hairs growing out that are painful and have had more corneal abrasions lately and OMG does that hurt. The surface of my eye is similar to a gold ball, pitted. My eyes are also dry AF. I also have to use drops so often. I love iPhones as well as they help me see. I also rely on my sister a ton.
I would love to know what strategies you use to cope with your illness, the reason I ask, isn't to be nosy. I suffer with clinical Depression and have done since my teens, I'm now in my fifties, I've done loads of different therapies over those years. However I'm always interested in how other people cope with there health issues, on a daily basis... I appreciate my situation differs from yours, however it does effect my whole life and the choices I'm able to make.. xx
Omg ,the coin flip story is hilarious!!!! I once got in a yelling match with my google mini asking it to play You Can Feel it All Over by Stevie Wonder, and it kept replying "Ok, playing Sir Duke by Stevie Wonder." After a handful of "no...ok google, play Feel...It...All...O...Ver...." attempts I gave up, and Sir Duke started playing, which turns out to be the real name of the song I wanted. Smart ass piece of technology.
During lockdown a local community started a fairy wood near us for the local children. And it’s a now ten minute walk full of fairy doors, fairy clothes, little houses, paper mushrooms etc all made by children and their families. The most special but is the messages the children have written wishing everybody good health and wishing happy things.We went and it was magical and wonderful. They have maintained it this last year and for Easter they are leaving little wood blocks for the children to paint and leave and start adding new items to the fairy wood 🥰
“Why would it be one thing when it could be lots of things” is like the chronic illness mantra
Haha, true! x
Seriously.
Oh, good catch. yes.
Omg yes, very true
You must update us in the future as to how the saga of the fairy clothes continues ❤
Yes, please!
thank you for sharing all of this with us Jen! You kept me company while working and drawing. The flower tradition you have with your mum is so endearing (LOVED the flower vase btw). Sending you much love and hugs from here : )
So glad I could keep you company, when you keep me company so often. Sending so much love to you and Ed xx
Ahh Jen, not gonna lie- I’ve actually had tears watching this. What with the fox, the fairy clothes, IVF, your eyesight, and then your mum sending those lovely flowers. It’s been all the feels. I find you so inspirational. One of my autoimmune diseases is something called Sjogren’s Syndrome which attacks your secretary glands so you get dry eyes, mouth, skin, sinuses, bowels, everything basically gets widespread inflammation. It can be quite debilitating at times and it sounds like you have similar symptoms with plus, plus, plus to deal with on top. Yet you still manage to put positivity back into the world with your words and creativity. Like I say, it’s truly inspirational and I want to thank you for the effort that it must take to do that some days. Much, much love and best wishes xxxx
I actually have suspected Sjogren’s; there’s big crossover between that and Ectodermal dysplasia. We’re going to test for it when I’m back in appointments. Got to say, the waking up thinking that you’re dying because you can’t breathe is...not the one, is it? Big hugs xx
@@jenvcampbell it’s not great no! I’m asthmatic as well so they often irritate each other. Hope you can get something sorted to ease your symptoms. I’m on hydroxychloroquine (the drug Trump thought cured covid) and that’s helped with my eyes a bit- I’ve not had a serious infection since being on that anyway! Big , big hugs back to you to xx
Gosh. The wood anemones hit hard. I think we look for those connections and just find that everything, thoughts and nature and history and bodies, is so interconnected. It is strange. And very beautiful. I have been thinking so much about magic and how imaginative magical worlds are places of refuge and psychic experimentation. I don't think there's anything wrong with playing with the idea that nature can send you a message.
I got goose bumps while listening to your fox stories. I think I'll make it a habit to go for a walk before sunrise myself. I love the idea to walk in an enchanted forrest with fairy doors and fairy clothes.
My smart speaker said the other day, "Sorry, what?" in a really sarcastic tone.
Oh god. They’re coming for us all. x
Your story about Cambridge interview blew me away. I had a similar experience interviewing for my masters program. All dressed up and “He” told me to go home and take care of my children. Upsetting but made me stronger and subsequently got in To a better school. ❤️
I think the smart speaker thing is really unsettling. I mean whoever planned that obviously thought it would be amusing - but didn’t consider what people might have going on in their lives or why they might need a smart speaker.
The forest stories and the fox...so so magical and beautiful. How very special xxx
This is actually a big point of conversation for development and design. The industry (specially of UX design) focuses a lot on "quirkynizing" its products and sometimes I believe we lose focus on the actual uses of these techs by people, there's a line in which these things stop being a giggle and start feeling patronizing to the user.
This is such a lovely video Jen, my heart is melted by the fox story and the fairy cloth, I hope the people who made the fairy cloth in the first place are happily surprised by the fairy cloth you made! Also thanks so much for sharing your life with us and nice to learn technologies can help you in daily life. And the smart speaker, omg 🤣
This was a beautiful video. It took me on an emotional roller coaster which started with me imagining you as a child creating magical stories to help you cope with anxiety. My heart went out to that little girl so much... then the fox.... and all the emotions wrapped up with the significance of that. Covid has been so hard .... fir some more than others. Again my heart breaks for you and the struggles Covid has brought to your plans for starting a family. Still ultimately what comes through in your words by the end is the feeling of hope.... and I find myself uplifted. I’m just very moved. You’re such a beautiful soul and I thoroughly enjoy you. I wish you so much happiness.
Thank you for your video, Jen! The fairy clothes and door is something I didn't know about. I don't think it exists in Germany. But, when walking in a forest before Christmas my parents and I noticed some Christmas ornaments hung on leafless trees. According to my mum it is something called "Waldweihnacht" (forest Christmas) and has some roots in folklore as well. We checked and the ornaments were made of plastic so they wouldn't break in the wind or when falling down. After New Years we checked again and they weren't there anymore. Since they were made of plastic, I hope they found everyone and that they will return next Christmas. It was really lovely and magical while they were there. Another thing: I had to laugh so much when you were telling us about your sarcastic smart speaker! I obviously don't use mine often enough :D
Your virtual presence is such a constant balm, thank you.
I remember the fox last year and telling you about my the fox cubs in her garden. One of them got its head caught in some rubbish (I think a jar ) and they couldn't catch it right away and I remember when it happened like you said it just felt like another last straw that made things that little bit heavier. They did eventually the following day find out that a neighbour had seen the cubs and think somehow it had managed to get out of the predicament so all ended well ❤️ It's such a crazy year to look back on xx Thank you for chatting with us xx
Your story of the fox cub has made me cry..in a good way. What a joyful experience!!
Oh gosh, I totally related to the thought process of 'if this happens. things will be okay'... I've never heard of anyone else really talk about but I love the idea of it being compared to spell casting- a much more positive/ awesome way to look at it... I try to scold myself out of that thought process sometimes, which definitely doesn't help the anxiety, haha. Thank you for the video, always get excited to see your videos on my subscription page
Jen, wonderful things happen to wonderful people, and you are wonderful✨ A true fairy✨✨
When you said you were looking at the patterns in your left eye due to damage/scarring it made me think of how I periodically "check" my eyes by closing one and then the other (I have very limited peripheral vision). The first time my peripheral vision went away (the reason there's a first time is a bit of a long story) it happened very slowly, so I think a part of me feels I need to check every now and then to somehow prevent it from getting worse again. Which is ridiculous, of course, but I guess it sort of goes along with the kind of connection-finding you were talking about in the video.
Jen this was just lovely. I can totally get what you are saying about rituals bringing you comfort when you were younger I did this a lot the first song on the radio was a sign of what sort of day I would have at school for example and I had to have a certain hospital bag packed a certain way. I still have rituals as an adult to I’m very much a everything has it’s place at home and wow betide anyone who move things 😂😂
The fox story was loving and can’t wait to read that non fiction book you’re working on as it sounds fascinating beautiful and deeply personal
Hi Jen,
Sending you love. Glad to hear you're finding solace in the forest during this difficult time.
Because of my migraines I've been using voice to txt more and I was quite surprised at how it improved over time.
May you stay safe & cozy!
When you said "Hey Siri send a tex to my Mum" My phone perked up and said "I don't know who your Mum is! lol It really made my jump!
That’s such a lovely idea to add to the fairy garden! I had a very similar experience to you with university choices, except I applied to Oxford, Durham, Edinburgh, Nottingham and Warwick. As soon as I got to Oxford for my interview I felt so overwhelmed and didn’t really have the confidence to articulate my ideas - I was very glad not to get in! I chose Edinburgh and I loved the city so much that almost ten years later, I’m still here.
My daughters (17/20 yrs) and I were talking at dinner today, about the fairies that used to live under the tree at the bottom our garden. We used to leave little gifts for them, which had always gone in the morning 😉. I love that you’re leaving a little line of washing. Imagination, magic, hope, all wonderful things💗
I love your chatty videos! OMG, I want to read your new book so so much! I loved your fox story :) Beautiful vase!!!
we also have a little fairy grove on our street around a tree. its got toadstools and lots of painted stones and a door as well. its super cute and all the kids stop and look at it. lovely video sian xx
Loved this. We have playful deers in our city forest. They especially love the runners. They run with us a bit, but faster, wait for us to catch up, then run again, wait, run, wait, run...
Another one...of Wholesome videos from my all time favourite booktuber....Jen Campbell. So stoked to see you sharing the fox story....got me teary eyed...wish we could share flowers too💕🤗👌👍👍👍 Looking forward to the updates on the fairy forest😼🧚🤗
The story about the woods and what it's meant to you to have that refuge is so beautiful. I don't have a place like that where I live, but I've been searching for it in stories as well. Thank you for sharing it, and for talking about the fox cub and the fairy clothes.
Jen, your reflections here are so lovely! Thank you for illuminating some of the magic of this terrible and strange time - I cannot wait to read your book on stories!
Oh, this was such a lovely video, I watched early in the morning before going to work. It’s a cloudy, gray day, and I felt so inspired listening to you talk about yourself and these little things you do and have done over this past year.
I loved this (well of course I did because I love all of your videos!)
Firstly I'm very sorry about the delay in your IVF. I have been through a fertility journey so I know about the years of heartbreak and big love to you both.
I also do the same with imitating accents!! My friend is an English teacher and she said it's a known phenomenon with a name.
The fox was just amazing. What a gorgeous story, and a sweet friend to lift your spirits when they needed it. Also adore the fairy bits.
Thank you for sharing more about your eyes and hands, and what is helpful for you xx
Just thinking about creeping through a bluebell wood and finding a fairy washing line! How magical! Lovely shots at the end of bluebells, new fresh beech leaves backed with bird song! Can’t wait! Thanks as always x take care
This was a wonderul video, Jen. Thank you for sharing the difficulties you face. On another note, I want to learn more about fairytales so I'm off to watch your videos now.
Jen I love how your mind works and I feel like if more people thought like you do, the world would be a better place. Your story about the fox cub was so heartwarming. Sending you lots of love xx
I loved the story about the fox - foxes are so beautiful and wise - there is a tame fox called Fang who lives near me (raised in captivity his whole life) he goes into care homes and ‘works with’ disabled children, he is a therapy pet. He lives with a human family and walks on the canal with his family and their dogs. He is quite a celebrity around here - Also love the talk of fairies, it must have been so lovely to discover the fairy clothes lines in your local wood - have you seen Samantha Bryans work? Google her, I think you will love her work. I met her about 10 years ago at a Made By Hand event held at a National Trust property where I worked - instantly fell in love with her fairy world X
I really enjoyed this video. I understand your thoughts about trying to find meaning. My mother died at the start of the first lockdown 31st March (long story we were stuck in NY) anyway a few days after she died, I noticed in the back yard of the apartment bleeding hearts started to grow in between gaps in the concrete. This gave me such joy. I don't know why. Just a little message from the universe perhaps.
Thank you for such a beautiful and honest video. You'll forever have a special connection with that forest and fox now. I'm the same with searching for signs, if the speed sign on my way to work says I'm going 28mph (instead of 27 or 29) I tell myself everything will be okay. Which is comforting but also unnecessarily stressful when it doesn't happen! I can't wait to read whatever you release next, your writing is such a balm. Whoever left the fairy clothes and door will be enchanted by your clothes, I'm so excited for them❤xx
I love listening to you just chatting, I feel like we’re friends 😄
Jen, I look forward to your videos but rarely comment. This one touched me so much that I felt the need to let you know that I so appreciate you sharing your life with us, perfect strangers. Hopefully you can feel the big huge virtual hug, from way over here on the east coast of the U.S. ❤️❤️❤️
I am so sorry to hear about the delay for your IVF. I have friends who had to go through it and it was not an easy thing. They finally welcomed a baby boy in January.
I loved this video. Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us. ♥
Jen, your baby fox story was so lovely. Thank you for another beautiful video. Sending lots of love x
This was so lovely. I don’t know why but I found myself smiling and crying at same time. It was like a hug.
Recently discovered your channel! You are amazing! You are an inspiration! Well done to you, I admire you.
As a carer for my disabled adult daughter I have learnt so much about disability from you and it has helped me to have a better understanding of her situation and feelings.This has given us a much better relationship so I can not thank you enough.Like you I do not think the universe has agency but the day I found booktube and then your channel was almost divine guidance as I was finding looking after Sommer was extremley challenging and I can only imagine how frustrating it was from her having to cope with my mum knows best attitude.But thanks mainly to you I now know better and when we know better hopefully we can do better.We are both much happier.I hope things will improve in the U.K soon and you will be able to get out and about.stay safe and once again thank so so much for you honesty and openness.xxx
The story about the smart speaker is incredible! Never heard something like that before. Totally agree that this is programmed, but I find it creepy nevertheless. 😱
I love what you wrote about the Wood Anemone. 😍 And your experience with walking into the woods and the fox.
I feel you in the Cambridge interview, I am a Cambridge reject as is my Dad and my sister, it’s so intimidating and I got asked some really weird questions.
Love the fox story! It had me feeling my feelings, lol. I am so looking forward to your non-fiction book. And I’m going to make fairy clothes too. 🙂
OMG I love your Educating Rita reference :)
And that fairy forest! Made me so happy.
I had plastic surgery on my eyes a few years ago due to ptosis and it was very hard to read at first. I had to use gel eye lube at first paired with drops and later reduced to only standard drops. One day I was feeling better and read for hours- the next day I woke up to super swollen eyes because of how much reading dried them out. I'm so sorry you're using your vision and that you're in pain :(
Hi Jen. Recently life has been hard emotionally. The pandemic of course. Also I'm attending my first year of law school which has kept me ultra indoors as I can't safely go to libraries or coffee shops to study. I haven't known anyone very close to me who has passed from Covid, but there has been a sequence of dogs in my life dying, a friend from high school spontaneously passing, and an utter inability to use any of the methods of comfort and escapism I enjoy because of the load of my courses, which has been confusing and miserable, I think Moreno because I don't know anybody. It's compounded by a sad sense of jealousy for my partner who has been working from home since he graduated and gets to play video games and escape essentially at a whim. It's odd, because my problems aren't specifically pandemic related, but regular problems, like attending a vigil for a deceased friend or weightlifting for stress reduction, have been alchemically altered by distancing and converted into this sad, extraneous and burdensome fear layered onto normal activities. Your discussing talk to text technology has given me inspiration for a new, potentially more fun and creative way to take notes this evening though! Thanks a bundle for sharing c:
What a beautiful video - you really open up and I feel inspired to keep my inner child alive :0)
Such an interesting thing you said about anxiety and only ever watching the same shoes, I've recently identified that that's why I don't do any new shows, so interesting to hear you talk about it.
I've been following along your fairy journey on IG so I was really excited to see the fairy clothing.
Very excited for Klara and the Sun. Love chatty vids! The fox story was cute - the SaveaFox channel saves foxes and they have some hyper affectionate foxes. They are always giggling in their videos haha. Wow the story about you and Mr M at uni is lovely
Thank you for such a beautiful video I think Mr Fox is looking out for you both. Lots of love Alison x🦊💞
As always a lovely video.
I can’t imagine how difficult it is to have to come to terms with your sight deteriorating. Wishing all the best Jen 💝
PS- the fairy clothes and fox are delightful xx
I saw the lovely fairy clothes and door on your Instagram account. Very charming! Your fox encounters remind me of a movie I saw many years ago called The Fox and the Child. It's a French movie (Le Renard et l'enfant). It's quite unique in many ways including the fact that it doesn't have much dialogue. It's about the special relationship that a young girl builds with a fox. I found it very magical and I really need to watch it again at some point. Have you ever seen it?
Totally enjoyed this video.... you’re such good company! Your fox stories make-up a part of my own pandemic year. Yes! I’ve followed each of your RUclips-shared jaunts to the woods, enjoying the joyful antics of Mr. Fox along with you. And now fairy clothes and doors! Oh my.... “little people” who live in crevices and the knots of trees.... Look carefully, there has to be a washing board and bucket somewhere nearby too, don’t you think? I will definitely read your forthcoming book.
The fairy clothes and the fox just warmed my heart. I’m doing wonderful now because of that, haha. Thank you 💕
HAH I’m two minutes in and your doorbell rang and I paused the video and went to answer mine 😂
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Sending love to you Jen, those fairy clothes will be greatly appreciated xx
You know how I am... I'm recovering from chemo and cancer--almost a year out now. I'm living in a home where I'm safe and my needs are met for the first time in my life. I have two kittens and the most wonderful partner. So I'm good. :)
This video gave me goosebumps and almost made me cry, so definitely you aren’t alone in finding signs and patterns everywhere - also fellow Edinburgh student here ❤️
Apple products are great. The charity I work for use them for our MND clients - a simple iPAD and 12 dollar app can help someone talk who has lost their voice.
Love the fairy doors and clothesline - they have been appearing all over Dublin (or at least the bits I am allowed to go to) in the last year - personally, I think it's magic :)
There’s loads of fairy doors around Stewart’s Hospital in Palmerstown village which always cheers me up on my 5k radius walk!
@@emrmch Just barely outside my 5Km but will definitely go there in a couple of weeks. People have started putting them in their front walls in housing estates around Clondalkin, its Village, and its surroundings. There are tonnes in trees too and some tree stumps have now gotten fairly lights.
I only had time to watch the first half for now, I’ll come back and watch the rest later. Thank you so much for the story about the wood and the fox and the fairy clothes. You should have seen me nodding along as if you were telling it directly to me.
Sending you lots of love and support from California. Thank you for all that you do and what you put out into the world. I will be forever grateful for stumbling across your RUclips channel many years ago.
Big love, Jer
ah I do love these chats so much 💛
On accents, I also accidentally mimic other people's accents and speaking styles. I lived in southern-ish midwest of the US for only three years, and now I say "y'all" sometimes.
I've always loved the way you say "year" - wondering if that's your geordie accent coming through? Accents fascinate me, as someone very lacking in one!
Hi Jen. >This was a really warm update. I’m sorry to hear about all the troubles you’ve been through, and I know a sorry won’t do much and ahahah I’m sorry for that too. Thank you for your updates and comforting voice and stories. I feel exactly the same way about looking for “signs” when I’m struggling and also that thing where you change your accent to fit whoever you’re talking to? My younger siblings always make fun of me for doing it but I don’t really do it on purpose and tbh I don’t know how to stop sometimes haha. I’m from Malaysia so the accents I’m talking about REALLY vary. And unfortunately can come off as offensive??? But I’m working on it. Idk if you’ll read this but I wanted to update you on me. I have major depressive disorder and panic disorder (had it since 2014) and I just turned 29 on the 14th and I feel like a complete and utter failure. I’m still dependent on my parents financially. I had a relapse in January following an 8 day hospitalization for like some really random burn out related physical illnesses. And like I’m suicidal every few days and wanna harm myself every few days and I’m trying to get better but it’s so hard to even get out of bed. I hate myself all the time, which wasn’t the case before ya know. And this past month I’ve been avoiding watching your videos because I know it’ll bring me comfort but for some reason I just... wasn’t ready for that? It doesn’t make sense, nothing makes sense... am I punishing myself? Or am I avoiding something? Should probably talk about this with my therapist haha. Anyway, I just wanted to say. Thank you for your videos. They NEVER fail to bring me comfort. And they’ve helped keep me sane all of 2020. Which is no small feat. Because I am highly depressed and anxious. So yeah thank you. Much love. **virtual hugs**
God I so relate to the losing your Geordie / Mackem accent at uni and then slipping back into it at home haha
Aye like x
Same! I'm from the Ozarks in the US which has a particular kind of regional accent, and while I've never had a very strong accent I have less of one now than I used to - but when I go home it comes right back out again, or sometimes a drawn out word will slip out unexpectedly and all of a sudden I sound like my grandmother.
That fox story literally made me cry.
Don't know about accents, but I love the way you speak. Oh my the fox story was lovely, and made me cry. I have so any symptoms, ( not as serious as yours, I am 81). I have RA and a few other aging problems. Very interesting video! Love everything you do, and you are quite an amazing person. I love your dog too. I am in the USA.
I just found your channel, what a gem!
Re your smart speaker. In the beginning of owning computers they came without images and we had a text only game of escape. We couldn’t work out how to open the door when we finally found it and I typed in a few choice swear words. “No need to be like that” replied the programme. Yay for programmers with a sense of humour.
I’ve got Sjogrens - dry mouth dry eyes dry everything so my throat is dry so I chew sugar free gum which somehow means that I have some moisture in my mouth. I have eye drops and stuff for blepharitis as well. My sight is getting worse, my eyes hurt a lot of the time and my vision is quite blurred but I can still see to read and stitch thank goodness.
One thing I have meant to do all lockdown is do a deep clean of our house but I just cannot face it. I’d rather watch paint dry!! We have clean albeit un-ironed clothes, we eat well as I don’t mind cooking, but cleaning? My only feeling is that nobody is going to be coming round to see me!
Shielding for a year has been hard but I’ve needed medical appointments all year and have felt safe in all the environments I have accessed, doctor, endoscopy, physio, optician, dentist etc. Those have been appointments I couldn’t put off in any way. It’s been a normal year in other words, just with masks.
I’m ready for some better weather though. The sun is shining so a walk by the sea is coming up. Lucky me!! Take care hugs x
That smart speaker sounds terrifying lolol..
I’m glad you have that woods to go to. Your writing is so lovely
What stunning shots at the end!!
I am looking forward to hopefully reading your non-fiction book. It sounds amazing!
What a beautiful and touching in so many ways video, brought a tear or two
A cake (or hot cross bun) without cheese is like a kiss without a squeeze.
Oh, I loved this video so much. Actually teared up. Lots of love!
Jen, I absolutely LOVED what you wrote, amazing! The pandemic here in Brazil is still hitting really hard, and the vaccination process is being very slow. I basically can count on not doing much in person this year either... Your video definetely made my day a little bit brighter :)
Loved this video. The fairy clothes project is really lovely ❤
You're right! That's jumper is completely you!
The smart speakers are so sassy. We've had to clap back at my roommate's every once in a while.
The faery clothing additions are such a wonderful idea! This is such a delightful project.
Edinburgh is just the best. It is my favourite place I have ever lived and I am looking forward to visiting again when that is possible.
Oh my god that smart speaker thing is SPOOKY!! I don't like!! hahaha.
Thank you for this video 🦊
Thank you for making this video and talking so honestly about the pandemic. I live in Argentina and things are getting worse again but because of how fragile how our economy is, the government isn't doing much yet. I have to go to work and it's getting harder to do that without worrying and having anxiety attacks. With all of that going on, your video was comforting. It's nice to know that I'm not alone in finding meaning amidst this caos and uncertainty.
Thank you so much for this. x
Hiya Jen from a fellow North Easterner who doesn’t sound like one anymore either. I’m a Geordie tho and you’re a Mackum - but still 😜 I LOVE watching your videos. I was so pleased to see you’d put a chatty one up cos I’ve had a hard day emotionally today and I always feel a bit better when I watch and listen to you. I can’t explain exactly why - but you’re a bit like a balm to me. I bet loads of people who watch you on here wish you were their friend in real life - I do ( she says, sounding like a suck up !). You’re fab - so interesting and clever and funny and honest. I want to be like you too. God I really am a suck up 🙄. I feel for you so much for what the twatty universe has been handing to you. You are amazing though - Mr M is very lucky. Anyhow, my confidence crisis that sent me on a downwards spiral today, has a lifted a bit now. Thanks xxx
Sending lots of love ♥️
beautiful video💕 love the fox cub story
the intro made me teary-eyed
sending so much love and hugs to you💕
Packing up my first Lucy and Yak order to return, the jeans I ordered were literal circus tents on me so I am clearly terrible at ordering online.. but eager to get the new sizes in 👖👚👗
Their sizing takes a bit of getting used to, I think, though I’ve had no issues at all with their dungarees, but of course those don’t need to be fitted to any part of your body ☺️ they are happy sacks, ha x
I have similar issues with my eye. My left has always been a dud. My right one has a cyst that has hairs growing out that are painful and have had more corneal abrasions lately and OMG does that hurt. The surface of my eye is similar to a gold ball, pitted. My eyes are also dry AF. I also have to use drops so often. I love iPhones as well as they help me see. I also rely on my sister a ton.
I would love to know what strategies you use to cope with your illness, the reason I ask, isn't to be nosy. I suffer with clinical Depression and have done since my teens, I'm now in my fifties, I've done loads of different therapies over those years. However I'm always interested in how other people cope with there health issues, on a daily basis... I appreciate my situation differs from yours, however it does effect my whole life and the choices I'm able to make.. xx
I swear anyone that says AI is safe is completely delusional.
Good talk