I am thrilled to say, that I have been nominated for a Positive Role Model award (LGBT) in The National Diversity Awards! Thank you so much to everyone who has left such incredibly touching and humbling nominations! If you would like to add your vote/nomination, you can do so here nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/nominate/34112/ #NDA21
Watching this as a first year OU student, I am so proud and so inspired by you. I know this was a year back now, but HUGE congratulations to you, I've just subscribed to your channel and I am excited to hear more of your story
Blss your heart, welcome to the FinnFam! Thank you for such a lovely comment. The OU is a wondeeful place to learn! I hope you are enjoying your studies so far?
Oh my dear dear dear Finn, I’m so proud of you!! You are here because you are an intelligent and determinated man, step by step you wanted to catch up with highter objectives and you’ve got it, with sacrifice and determinatio!!! You are a special person! You have lived so many and deep difficulties but.....now...here you are my dear!! Congratulations!!! You deserve the best!!! ❤️
10:45 'How on earth did I get from there to here' Sweetie you know the answer: one day at a time, step by step. And isn't it wonderful that so many amazing things can happen in one year, regardless of a pandemic? I can't believe we've known each other since the run up to your stage one surgery! It's a pleasure to walk with you Finn!
Absolutely yes! Life is what we focus on and whilst those has been an awful year, so many good things have happened! I'm so glad to have shared all this with you 🥰♥️
You are an amazing man. Everything you have accomplished in just 10 years is definitely something to be proud of. Your drive to become the man you are today speaks volumes to not only me, but to the world. I’m also grateful to be able to see someone that has no problem expressing their emotions. I have tried to hide my own tears for fear of not being “strong or manly” enough. Sometimes I have a hard time controlling my tears be them happy for fear based. Thank you so much for sharing you life with us. I use your strength and courage as an example for myself to keep pushing forward and to not let anyone or anything stand in my way on my path to be the person I am meant to be. Let take of love from me in the U S. You are awesome
Oh my friend what an absolutely lovely comment thank you so much. I used to have so much difficulty crying, for years l his my emotions, but since being comfortable being me, l no longer care what people think! Emotions are human, not gendered, and we should feel proud as men who are in touch with our emotions and able to express them! Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words!
Found your channel a few days ago, just wanted to say I think you're more helpful than my therapist. Thank you and congratulations you deserve the world and everything in it.
I know this video is from 2 years ago but you are incredible ❤ The things you have accomplished, especially with so much happening at once, is astounding and so aspirational. Wishing you all the best and thanks for convincing me to use the OU! x
Congratulations finn, i cant think of anyone else who deserves this more. You are the most amazing man i know, i am crying along with you. You can do anything you want go for the stars my darling friend xxxx
Ah Ems! Honestly, lm.so busting with gratitude that my next few videos are likely to be just like this!!! I couldnt hold back the tears if l tried! Thank you for being one of my blessings 😊🌈♥️
Congratulations. Speaking from someone who knows what achieving an Ou degree feels like - I’m currently awaiting the result of the final module of my combined STEM OU degree in 1 week. All the Best to you. You’re an inspiration to all.
What a privilege to watch this video. You are an incredible human being. Warm, kind, caring, funny, lovely, clever and it has been so nice to watch you grow and become the amazing Finn that is you today.... It has been such a beautiful journey to watch you find the real you, to watch you help so many, to watch you fall in love and now to see you graduate....... You my friend, the one I have never met, really are infinncible!........ Who'd have thought that a visit to your page years and years ago to try and get an insight to what my friend was going through would lead to me really caring about how you are and feeling so proud of all you have achieved. Huge Congratulations to You. No one deserves it more. xxx PS....... I am in bits!!!!!! you are right, this is so emotional. If ever you feel down in the future as we all do, watch this video, remember this moment. And Thank You.
Now you have set me off again! Thank you so much for such a lovley compliment and such incredibly kind words. The best thing about all this, is sharing it with people who are genuinely as happy as I am! To have been able to share my journey, with so many kind people cheering me on my way, is such an honour and a privallige. Im afraid this is one of a few emotional videos coming your way this week! There is so much to be gratful for, my degree, my transitioned body, my sobriety, lots to celebrate this week! Its all very happy tears!
Congratulations, what an amazing achievement! I do hope you take the time to really celebrate this. Sometimes we get caught up in thinking about the next step already before realizing what we have already achieved. So once again, really well done and hope you are proud!
Many, many Congratulations! You're an absolute star! I really wanted to study (didn't have the opportunity to go to brick university when I was younger) but as every year passed I told myself it was too late for me get a degree, I used to look through the ou booklet at night, it stayed on my nightstand for so so long and then one day, on the deadline for enrollment for that year, I just clicked enroll! I had a huge panic attack and thought what have I done?! And now here I am, 2 years later, nearly half way through my OU STEM degree! Whoever is thinking about doing it, GO FOR IT!
Hey Naz, my story kinda similar. Im also thinking to get my first degree since I dropped out college back in 2008 🙁Could you please help me with few Qs? Thanks!
The joy and happiness emanating from this video is wonderful! I'm so so happy for you. I've been following for about 3 years when I was starting my own OU journey. I'm half way through now and you continue to inspire me! Thank you!!
I'm very happy for you. You took control of your life and you earned the life that you have made for yourself. You are a great inspiration for people and I thank you for the work that you have done. It helps to watch your success and know that it is possible it make it in life. Your words of wisdom keep me going. Thank you.
I m so glad to hear that, this is exactly why l share, l am so grateful for this second chance in life and all l want to do is pay it forward. Thank you so much for your kind words
I don’t even know you and I’m so proud of you! This was so reassuring to watch as I’m just about to start my journey with the open uni! Thanks for sharing 💜💜
Oh Finn!!!!!!!! You are honestly such a sweet awesome human!! I feel so lucky to have found you and now be apart of the finfam!!! You honestly have done amazing! i am so proud!!!! :D
Oh my gosh I have just come across this video by chance as I am considering going to the open university. You inspired me so much!! Wow I am so proud of you and I don't even know you!! Well bloody done!!!
What a lovely thing to say, thank you! I promise I dont cry in all my videos....😁. So glad you are inspired to start with the OU! Do let me know how you get on!
So pleased for you :). You are such an amazing person. I am also an OU student (BSc Natural Sciences (Biology), but I have one more year left to go. Looking forward to going through the rest of your career and study playlist!
Ah what a lovely thing to say, thank you! Amazing you are heading towards your final year, isnt the OU amazing! Hope you enjoyed the rest of the playlist!
well done bud, watching your ou videos have given me the push i need to start my degree, i start engineering in April. thanks for the inspiration and all the best
This make me so happy! Yay you! Congratulations! So thrilled to inspire you, thanks for letting me know! Would love to hear how you get on, and there are more blogs/links/resources over on my website if they are helpful finlaygames.com
Congrats!! This is my last year with the OU after 6 years. I am so excited!! I remember I watched one of your videos a few years ago and said why not I can do this.
Congratulations that’s amazing, you should be so proud of yourself. I connect with your story of your mental health struggles, I never thought I’d achieve much but just got a distinction for my second year. I’m about to start my third year with the OU, you’ve inspired me to keep going and take it a step at a time. Wish you the best for your future, I’m sure you'll continue to do great things.
Thank you so much for your kind words and fro your lovely comment! It makes me so happy to read your story and to know that I inspired you, thats so wonderful to hear! Its amazing isnt it, that when we find the right circumstances for ourselves, our struggles and challenges do not have to get in the way, flexibility is incredibly freeing for those of us with MH and other fluctuating conditions, we are just as capable as the next person, we just need to do things a little differently, and thats OK! Amazing that you are statrting your third year, please stay in touch, I would love to hear how you are getting on!
FinnTheInfinncible You’re right, we are definitely just as capable. Thank you for sharing your journey, you’re inspiring and helping so many people. Will definitely stay in touch ❤️
If it wasn't for your advice last year I'd of quit im still going at it so seeing your success is absolutely amazing and just shows me there is a light at the end of this crazy choice I made same course too Also massive massive congratulations on your 10yr sobriety thats so so awesome im crying here with joy for you ❤ 💖 I watch Jessica Kent and she's recently passed her degree and on the sobriety journey you though are an inspiring human and I am so glad I've been a fan of yours since I literally was in a place where I wanted to end it all because social sciences wasn't what I expected out of psychology an counselling im so proud of you well done have a fantastic Christmas I know its a hard time for you too at Christmas 🌻🌻🌻
What a wonderful comment thank you! It makes me so happy to know that my content had such a positive effect, Im so glad you didnt quit! I hope you are doing well now? Thank you so much for your kind words, and yes, Christmas is touch, I have just made a video about that in fact! Thank you for watching!
Bless your heart thank you for your lovely comment! I promise l dont cry in all.my vlogs....though l might in all the August ones as there are a heck of a lot of milestones this month! Congrats on starting your OU journey! What are you studying?
@@FinnTheInfinncible you're most welcome. I have been binge watching your videos today, slightly less tears yes but just as fabulous. Having mental health issues myself has hindered me a lot and I didn't disclose this to OU but after watching your videos I am going to declare it all now so I can get some help and support on my OU journey! So thank you so much 💜 I am starting with the certificate of higher education in social sciences and will see where my studies take me xx
@@purplelunardawn2995 Well the vlog coming this eve is another emotional one! I wear my heart on my sleeve! Im glad you are going to chat with the OU, student support are amazing and having the additional help will then allow you to study without making yourself unwell. Cpeing and managing mental health is a full time job and there is never any shame in asking for help!
Aces! Congrats, man and welcome to the field! I was 34 when I went back for my Bsc and now I'm a month away from submitting my PhD and 15 months into my transition. Psychologists FTW!
So I just randomly came across this video. I don't know you, but let me just say, I am so, so proud of you. What an amazing and inspiring journey. Wish you good fortune and happiness in your future endeavors. ♥
Thank you for sharing this with us all! Congratulations! Felicidades!! Paljon Onnea!!! I have a lot of things in common with you, so it means a lot to me to see you succeed in so many ways... I have just recently discovered Open University as well and I registered to study the very same course you have just graduated from... I am starting my studies in October and aim to graduate in just three years, but it is great to know that OU can be so flexible as this means that I can adapt my studies with my life and take things step by step and one day at a time as you say. Anyway, you are such an inspiration to us all, and I wish you the very best in whatever you decide to do next. Stay Safe & Stay Positive - Always! :) xx
Hello my friend! Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so pleased that you are starting your OU journey, how exciting! I cant wait to hear how you get on! By the way, I'm not sure if you have seen, but I have made some changes to perks on Kofi, which now puts all monthly supporters into 'The Coffee Club' giving you access to my private members-only rooms on Discord. Would love to see you there, you would be made very welcome! ko-fi.com/post/Coffee-Club-Members-Private-Discord-Hangout-L4L01XY78
So proud and happy for you buddy! I only hope to get my stuff in order after this terrible virus. I had just made some decisions about going forward and covid happened same time my dad's cancer became terminal. Sorry not trying to steal your shine lol just knowing that you made it through so much of the same I have. I am truly envious of you. Congrats again!
Oh I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, there is no denying that dealing with that is going to be awful, but with one day at a time approach, and good people by your side, you will get though it. Sending you so much love and strength, thank you for the kind words.
@@FinnTheInfinncible bless you sweetheart. Thank you so much. Again I feel as though I went poo poo on your party. II havent saw you that happy and excited since you went pee successfully standing up with no problems lol. I am so proud of you and yes im going to say loud and proudly that you are my role model. Can't wait to see what the future holds for you and myself when this virus runs it course or something is discovered that will cure it. Only a year ago if you had said this was going to happen I wouldn't have believed this at all. I like so many people I know are ready to be rid of this plagued and catastrophic year to be over with.
*!!!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!* 👏👏👏👏👍✌💪✨🎉🎆🎇🎊🎈 Happy crying with you! 😭💞😍 So many accomplishments in 10 years WOW 💝 3:20 If I could reach through the screen and hug you I would! *SUBSCRIBER HUGS* I'm glad you took the path that you did my friend! You have also enriched the lives of so many of us that I couldn't even begin to describe the gratitude I (we all) could send your way 💪 You've given me hope when I had none, you've helped me through some very difficult times, and even now, sharing your joy, I really am glad you shared it with all of us! For me personally, I love a bit of good news these days! Some days, you were one of the very few people I would even turn on my computer to see if you made a new video on something so I could see your wonderful greeting, smiling face videos and topics on just about anything. Oddly enough they have coincided with mine sometimes, and I'm forever grateful to see how you pulled out of some things I'm still working through, you give me the courage to keep stepping forward. You have earned every step you have taken, every thing you have done and shared, and all the love you have shared with us returned to you many times more! 🤗🥰 I love your waffles Finn! 🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇😁🥰🤗🤩
Ah buddy thank you so much! The best part of making these videos and sharing myself so openly is hearing how they help other people, that makes me one very very happy man. There will be some extra videos this week, as there are so many August milestones! Expect a few emotional updates! Much love to you!
@@FinnTheInfinncible Much love to you as well my friend from far away! 😁👍🤗💖🥰 I can't wait to see what else you have coming up! I still am trying to figure out how to edit videos, you're so much further than I am in terms of getting a good video all snipped up together! 🤪😅💪✌👏
@@FinnTheInfinncible I keep getting sidetracked and haven't even tried yet, by the time I get to it, it will be winter when you're watching a summer video, at least it will be warm out so we can enjoy what it was like in the summer lol 😁😄😎 Edit: I still have stuff i recorded from LAST November that I haven't put on my other channel yet, I'm o far behind! (insert butt emoji if they had one here) lol
Congratulations! ❤❤ I didn't expect a speaker meeting when I clicked on your video lol but it was great. I really enjoy speaker meetings. I related to allot of what said just what I needed to hear today.
Yes, that was a bit of an accidental speaker meeting wasnt it! Very glad to be well timed for you, thanks so much for watchinh, and for your kind words! Keep on keeping on my friend!
Hi mate this is amazing congratulations. Im starting my o.u business management soon. Very inspirational! Again congratulations and all the best for the future.
@@FinnTheInfinncible thanks Finn, I started the course but unfortunately had to start all over again because of issues with the sfe. But back on track. Hey youre still inspire me and I showed your videos to my daughters and gf and theylove you. Hope youre well. Keep safe
I'm about to start with the ou and I've just gone back on anti depressants I hope I can look back like u 10 years on to be in a great place. I'm new to you but u seem great I wish you all the best for the next 10 years
Well hello and welcome to the FinnFam! There is absolutely no reason why you cant get to where I am. It can be a little tricky when we have menal health challenges, but it isnt impossible. Just make sure to get some good support and a flexible routine, that helped me loads. If you want any more blogs, I have a website too finlaygames.com
Congratulations 🥳 you should be so proud of yourself - and for everything else you have over come in your life I’ve only been following you for a short while but Iam very proud of you 👍🏽 from here on I wish you strength, love and happiness 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
Finlay Games Bsc (Hons) - you're going to have to update your business card now! 😘 Believing in yourself is something I love seeing in you, it comes from an inner strength that never leaves you no matter how shakey the road may get sometimes. Your problem solving skills always find a way to navigate yourself back on to your authentic pathway. Throughout the whole time I've known you, you have tackled the ebbs and flows of life and continue to just go from strength to strength, no matter how difficult the road gets, no matter what struggles have come in to your path - you've faced them and sent them flying, because ultimately you believe in yourself and you always believed that you could do it. And yes, it has now come to fruition! ❤ The journey you have been on in the last ten years is the culmination of the belief that you have in yourself and is reflected in you achieving first degree honours. I love you so much and am so very proud of you on all of your wonderful and amazing achievements. I also know that these are special times when we especially remember Mumsy, even though she is always around, and how incredibly proud she would be of you and is close to you and smiling at your achievement. Congratulations honey, you are such an amazing man! x x x x
Ah thanks so much Michelle :). Yes, will have to stick the letters after my name on the card! Do people actually do that?! I love sharing this journey with you, you are one of the many things I am grateful for that has come from sharing all these ups and downs. I wish Mum was here to see this, there is a lot of sadness mixed in with the celebration, but I absolutely know how proud she was, and that helps. Love you xx
@@FinnTheInfinncible you could have a handful of business cards that are specifically tailored with BSc (Hons) on it to suit the endeavours that you wish to pursue that would enhance your credibility if they saw your academic achievements more readily. And the rest of your business cards you could leave as they are now. Aww you're so sweet! I'm grateful that you share your journey as well because I love that I found you, and enjoy our connection and friendship! I wish Mumsy was here too, love. She was an amazing person ❤
Aww.bless ya finn when you were crying I wanted to hug you and then make you laugh you are truly an inspiration and the finn fam love you so so much and you deserve all the happiness in the world you and chris together ❤ and jonathan and steven when they come back 😂😂🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦 much love xxx
Thanks so much! That's a great goal, perhaps an education degree would be a good bet? I will pop the link below but do also chat to student support they are always so helpful! www.open.ac.uk/courses/education
@@Andromedaxterr I may go for a master's in a year or so, all depends on my health at the moment! I love studying, I'm always wanting to learn so I'm just picking up free short courses here and there at the moment!
@@FinnTheInfinncible God bless your heart my dear. online study is not for me. I could never do that. I have to be there physically If you know what I mean. Sooner or later I would lose interest by studying online.
I have my own buisness. Studying with the OU helped me to develop an entrepenurial mindset. Being able to choose my modules meant that I could pick ones that best supported my carrerr path, so yes!
Did you know that the OU has employed a crackpot (flying saucers, perpetual motion, 9/11 conspiracy) called Andrew Johnson as a tutor? Do you really want to help to pay his salary?
I am thrilled to say, that I have been nominated for a Positive Role Model award (LGBT) in The National Diversity Awards! Thank you so much to everyone who has left such incredibly touching and humbling nominations! If you would like to add your vote/nomination, you can do so here nationaldiversityawards.co.uk/nominate/34112/ #NDA21
Congrats Finn, so proud of you. You have proven yourself wrong and took one day at a time to be the best you! All the best x
Yes indeed! Thank you so.much!
Watching this as a first year OU student, I am so proud and so inspired by you. I know this was a year back now, but HUGE congratulations to you, I've just subscribed to your channel and I am excited to hear more of your story
Blss your heart, welcome to the FinnFam! Thank you for such a lovely comment. The OU is a wondeeful place to learn! I hope you are enjoying your studies so far?
Oh my dear dear dear Finn, I’m so proud of you!!
You are here because you are an intelligent and determinated man, step by step you wanted to catch up with highter objectives and you’ve got it, with sacrifice and determinatio!!!
You are a special person!
You have lived so many and deep difficulties but.....now...here you are my dear!!
Congratulations!!! You deserve the best!!! ❤️
You are always so kind, thank you so much for those lovely words, I appreciate you so much! Thank you :)
10:45 'How on earth did I get from there to here' Sweetie you know the answer: one day at a time, step by step. And isn't it wonderful that so many amazing things can happen in one year, regardless of a pandemic? I can't believe we've known each other since the run up to your stage one surgery!
It's a pleasure to walk with you Finn!
Absolutely yes! Life is what we focus on and whilst those has been an awful year, so many good things have happened! I'm so glad to have shared all this with you 🥰♥️
So inspirational! What an amazing story, I hope that you are very proud of how far you’ve come. Well done you 😘
What a lovely comment, thank you so very much!
You are an amazing man. Everything you have accomplished in just 10 years is definitely something to be proud of. Your drive to become the man you are today speaks volumes to not only me, but to the world. I’m also grateful to be able to see someone that has no problem expressing their emotions. I have tried to hide my own tears for fear of not being “strong or manly” enough. Sometimes I have a hard time controlling my tears be them happy for fear based. Thank you so much for sharing you life with us. I use your strength and courage as an example for myself to keep pushing forward and to not let anyone or anything stand in my way on my path to be the person I am meant to be. Let take of love from me in the U S. You are awesome
Oh my friend what an absolutely lovely comment thank you so much. I used to have so much difficulty crying, for years l his my emotions, but since being comfortable being me, l no longer care what people think! Emotions are human, not gendered, and we should feel proud as men who are in touch with our emotions and able to express them! Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words!
Found your channel a few days ago, just wanted to say I think you're more helpful than my therapist. Thank you and congratulations you deserve the world and everything in it.
What a lovely compliment, thank you! I am now about to launch a coaching and mentoring service,should you ever need!
I know this video is from 2 years ago but you are incredible ❤ The things you have accomplished, especially with so much happening at once, is astounding and so aspirational. Wishing you all the best and thanks for convincing me to use the OU! x
Heart felt congratulations to you as you have overcome many obstacles to become an inspiration to many
Bless your heart, thank you so much for that kind comment!
Congratulations finn, i cant think of anyone else who deserves this more. You are the most amazing man i know, i am crying along with you. You can do anything you want go for the stars my darling friend xxxx
Ah Ems! Honestly, lm.so busting with gratitude that my next few videos are likely to be just like this!!! I couldnt hold back the tears if l tried! Thank you for being one of my blessings 😊🌈♥️
@@FinnTheInfinncible thank you for coming into my life whwn i needed you so much xxxx
Congratulations. Speaking from someone who knows what achieving an Ou degree feels like - I’m currently awaiting the result of the final module of my combined STEM OU degree in 1 week. All the Best to you. You’re an inspiration to all.
You are so kind! I love inspiring people, especially OU people! I have my fingers crossed for a great result for you!
congrats on graduating and doing it with honors! awesome work man
Thank you so very much!
What a privilege to watch this video. You are an incredible human being. Warm, kind, caring, funny, lovely, clever and it has been so nice to watch you grow and become the amazing Finn that is you today.... It has been such a beautiful journey to watch you find the real you, to watch you help so many, to watch you fall in love and now to see you graduate....... You my friend, the one I have never met, really are infinncible!........ Who'd have thought that a visit to your page years and years ago to try and get an insight to what my friend was going through would lead to me really caring about how you are and feeling so proud of all you have achieved. Huge Congratulations to You. No one deserves it more. xxx PS....... I am in bits!!!!!! you are right, this is so emotional. If ever you feel down in the future as we all do, watch this video, remember this moment. And Thank You.
Now you have set me off again! Thank you so much for such a lovley compliment and such incredibly kind words. The best thing about all this, is sharing it with people who are genuinely as happy as I am! To have been able to share my journey, with so many kind people cheering me on my way, is such an honour and a privallige. Im afraid this is one of a few emotional videos coming your way this week! There is so much to be gratful for, my degree, my transitioned body, my sobriety, lots to celebrate this week! Its all very happy tears!
Amazing! I've just completed my first TMA on the journey to hopefully getting my degree in Education with the OU. Well done!!!
This is amazing to hear! Congratulations! Thanks for watching!
Congratulations, what an amazing achievement! I do hope you take the time to really celebrate this. Sometimes we get caught up in thinking about the next step already before realizing what we have already achieved. So once again, really well done and hope you are proud!
Thank you so much! And you are very wise, l will be revelling in this for a while before l do anything else!
Next step, put your feet for a few weeks.
Many, many Congratulations! You're an absolute star! I really wanted to study (didn't have the opportunity to go to brick university when I was younger) but as every year passed I told myself it was too late for me get a degree, I used to look through the ou booklet at night, it stayed on my nightstand for so so long and then one day, on the deadline for enrollment for that year, I just clicked enroll! I had a huge panic attack and thought what have I done?! And now here I am, 2 years later, nearly half way through my OU STEM degree! Whoever is thinking about doing it, GO FOR IT!
Ah I LOVE your OU story! Thats so amazing! Yay us!
Hey Naz, my story kinda similar. Im also thinking to get my first degree since I dropped out college back in 2008 🙁Could you please help me with few Qs? Thanks!
The joy and happiness emanating from this video is wonderful! I'm so so happy for you. I've been following for about 3 years when I was starting my own OU journey. I'm half way through now and you continue to inspire me! Thank you!!
What an absolutely lovely thing to say, thank you! And yay to being an OU student, halfway through is amazing!
I'm very happy for you. You took control of your life and you earned the life that you have made for yourself. You are a great inspiration for people and I thank you for the work that you have done. It helps to watch your success and know that it is possible it make it in life. Your words of wisdom keep me going. Thank you.
I m so glad to hear that, this is exactly why l share, l am so grateful for this second chance in life and all l want to do is pay it forward. Thank you so much for your kind words
I don’t even know you and I’m so proud of you! This was so reassuring to watch as I’m just about to start my journey with the open uni! Thanks for sharing 💜💜
Oh how very sweet, thank you so much! Amazing that you are starting with the OU, what are you studying?
Congratulations dear Finn, I’m so glad for you. It is such an unbelievable journey.
It really is isnt it! And thank you so much :)
Oh Finn!!!!!!!! You are honestly such a sweet awesome human!! I feel so lucky to have found you and now be apart of the finfam!!! You honestly have done amazing! i am so proud!!!! :D
I am so glad you are part of the FinnFam! Thank you so much for sharing this joy with me!
Congratulations Finn. It's not easy. You've done really well. Enjoy what you worked hard for. x
Thank you so much. Tough journeys are often the best ones!
Oh my gosh I have just come across this video by chance as I am considering going to the open university. You inspired me so much!! Wow I am so proud of you and I don't even know you!! Well bloody done!!!
What a lovely thing to say, thank you! I promise I dont cry in all my videos....😁. So glad you are inspired to start with the OU! Do let me know how you get on!
Congratulations Finn! You are an amazing bloke. Love you lots. 👍😊
Ah thank you! Love you tooooooo!
So pleased for you :). You are such an amazing person.
I am also an OU student (BSc Natural Sciences (Biology), but I have one more year left to go. Looking forward to going through the rest of your career and study playlist!
Ah what a lovely thing to say, thank you! Amazing you are heading towards your final year, isnt the OU amazing! Hope you enjoyed the rest of the playlist!
Well done Finn, so pleased for you.
You got there in the end.
Keep going
Thank you! yes I did! And the time makes absolutely no difference at all! sometimes quickly, sometimes slowly....
well done bud, watching your ou videos have given me the push i need to start my degree, i start engineering in April. thanks for the inspiration and all the best
This make me so happy! Yay you! Congratulations! So thrilled to inspire you, thanks for letting me know! Would love to hear how you get on, and there are more blogs/links/resources over on my website if they are helpful finlaygames.com
Congratulations Finn you've done so well and should be really proud of yourself!!
I am indeed! Thanks my friend!
Congrats!! This is my last year with the OU after 6 years. I am so excited!! I remember I watched one of your videos a few years ago and said why not I can do this.
Oh my goodness l love that l inspired you! Well done for almost finishing, how amazing!!
Congratulations that’s amazing, you should be so proud of yourself. I connect with your story of your mental health struggles, I never thought I’d achieve much but just got a distinction for my second year. I’m about to start my third year with the OU, you’ve inspired me to keep going and take it a step at a time. Wish you the best for your future, I’m sure you'll continue to do great things.
Thank you so much for your kind words and fro your lovely comment! It makes me so happy to read your story and to know that I inspired you, thats so wonderful to hear! Its amazing isnt it, that when we find the right circumstances for ourselves, our struggles and challenges do not have to get in the way, flexibility is incredibly freeing for those of us with MH and other fluctuating conditions, we are just as capable as the next person, we just need to do things a little differently, and thats OK! Amazing that you are statrting your third year, please stay in touch, I would love to hear how you are getting on!
FinnTheInfinncible You’re right, we are definitely just as capable. Thank you for sharing your journey, you’re inspiring and helping so many people. Will definitely stay in touch ❤️
Congratulations Finn! We are all so proud of you! 💖
You are so kind, thank you!
If it wasn't for your advice last year I'd of quit im still going at it so seeing your success is absolutely amazing and just shows me there is a light at the end of this crazy choice I made same course too
Also massive massive congratulations on your 10yr sobriety thats so so awesome im crying here with joy for you ❤ 💖 I watch Jessica Kent and she's recently passed her degree and on the sobriety journey you though are an inspiring human and I am so glad I've been a fan of yours since I literally was in a place where I wanted to end it all because social sciences wasn't what I expected out of psychology an counselling im so proud of you well done have a fantastic Christmas I know its a hard time for you too at Christmas 🌻🌻🌻
What a wonderful comment thank you! It makes me so happy to know that my content had such a positive effect, Im so glad you didnt quit! I hope you are doing well now? Thank you so much for your kind words, and yes, Christmas is touch, I have just made a video about that in fact! Thank you for watching!
Congratulations! This really is amazing news. I am so happy for you.
Thank you so very much my friend!
Congratulations Finn.. You are so inspiring ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much!
You're making me emotional 😭😭 so so proud of you!!! You did so well Finn. So SO. Well. Much love 💞💞
Sorry to make you emotional too! Thank you so much!
@@FinnTheInfinncible been following you for years. Thank you so much for existing and being an inspiration to myself and so many others
Congratulations! I am starting my 3rd Yr at the ou hopefully I will be in your steps soon!
Oh amazing! Well done you! Love the OU so much!
Congratulations, I've only just stumbled across your videos as I'm starting with the OU in October. You're a true inspiration 💜
Omg I'm only a few mins in and I'm in tears, you're fricking amazing x
Bless your heart thank you for your lovely comment! I promise l dont cry in all.my vlogs....though l might in all the August ones as there are a heck of a lot of milestones this month! Congrats on starting your OU journey! What are you studying?
@@FinnTheInfinncible you're most welcome. I have been binge watching your videos today, slightly less tears yes but just as fabulous. Having mental health issues myself has hindered me a lot and I didn't disclose this to OU but after watching your videos I am going to declare it all now so I can get some help and support on my OU journey! So thank you so much 💜
I am starting with the certificate of higher education in social sciences and will see where my studies take me xx
@@purplelunardawn2995 Well the vlog coming this eve is another emotional one! I wear my heart on my sleeve! Im glad you are going to chat with the OU, student support are amazing and having the additional help will then allow you to study without making yourself unwell. Cpeing and managing mental health is a full time job and there is never any shame in asking for help!
So proud of you Finn. Your so inspiring!!
Thank you!
Oh gosh, Congratulations!!! You're making me cry, man! Stop! I did not know you went to OU, I plan on maybe enrolling there too someday.
Ah thank you! They are happy tears! And do do do enrol! Best thing I ever did!
Aces! Congrats, man and welcome to the field! I was 34 when I went back for my Bsc and now I'm a month away from submitting my PhD and 15 months into my transition. Psychologists FTW!
Yay thats amazing! And thank you!
Congratulations!! That’s awesome! X
Thank you so much!
So I just randomly came across this video. I don't know you, but let me just say, I am so, so proud of you. What an amazing and inspiring journey. Wish you good fortune and happiness in your future endeavors. ♥
What a lovely thing to say, thank you so much!
Congrats Finn, you’ve done amazing
ah thank you
Thank you for sharing this with us all! Congratulations! Felicidades!! Paljon Onnea!!! I have a lot of things in common with you, so it means a lot to me to see you succeed in so many ways... I have just recently discovered Open University as well and I registered to study the very same course you have just graduated from... I am starting my studies in October and aim to graduate in just three years, but it is great to know that OU can be so flexible as this means that I can adapt my studies with my life and take things step by step and one day at a time as you say. Anyway, you are such an inspiration to us all, and I wish you the very best in whatever you decide to do next. Stay Safe & Stay Positive - Always! :) xx
Hello my friend! Thank you so much for your kind words. I am so pleased that you are starting your OU journey, how exciting! I cant wait to hear how you get on!
By the way, I'm not sure if you have seen, but I have made some changes to perks on Kofi, which now puts all monthly supporters into 'The Coffee Club' giving you access to my private members-only rooms on Discord. Would love to see you there, you would be made very welcome! ko-fi.com/post/Coffee-Club-Members-Private-Discord-Hangout-L4L01XY78
Well done Fin you have really encouraged me. Thank you xx
Thats wonderful to hear, I am so pleased! Thansk for watching!
So proud of you!!! 👏🏿🥳👏🏿
"As long as we keep walking you can't help but get somewhere" ~Finn
Ah thank you!
So proud and happy for you buddy! I only hope to get my stuff in order after this terrible virus. I had just made some decisions about going forward and covid happened same time my dad's cancer became terminal. Sorry not trying to steal your shine lol just knowing that you made it through so much of the same I have. I am truly envious of you. Congrats again!
Oh I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, there is no denying that dealing with that is going to be awful, but with one day at a time approach, and good people by your side, you will get though it. Sending you so much love and strength, thank you for the kind words.
@@FinnTheInfinncible bless you sweetheart. Thank you so much. Again I feel as though I went poo poo on your party. II havent saw you that happy and excited since you went pee successfully standing up with no problems lol. I am so proud of you and yes im going to say loud and proudly that you are my role model. Can't wait to see what the future holds for you and myself when this virus runs it course or something is discovered that will cure it. Only a year ago if you had said this was going to happen I wouldn't have believed this at all. I like so many people I know are ready to be rid of this plagued and catastrophic year to be over with.
WWHHHHAAAA!!!!!! I am SO PROUD OF MY MATE!!!! I knew you could do it! Shine like the star you are! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Thanks fella! And its so lovely to see your comment with a brand new Flock member badge!
@@FinnTheInfinncible Your Welcome and I LOVE my new badge!! :D
*!!!!!CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!* 👏👏👏👏👍✌💪✨🎉🎆🎇🎊🎈
Happy crying with you! 😭💞😍 So many accomplishments in 10 years WOW 💝
3:20 If I could reach through the screen and hug you I would! *SUBSCRIBER HUGS* I'm glad you took the path that you did my friend! You have also enriched the lives of so many of us that I couldn't even begin to describe the gratitude I (we all) could send your way 💪
You've given me hope when I had none, you've helped me through some very difficult times, and even now, sharing your joy, I really am glad you shared it with all of us! For me personally, I love a bit of good news these days! Some days, you were one of the very few people I would even turn on my computer to see if you made a new video on something so I could see your wonderful greeting, smiling face videos and topics on just about anything. Oddly enough they have coincided with mine sometimes, and I'm forever grateful to see how you pulled out of some things I'm still working through, you give me the courage to keep stepping forward.
You have earned every step you have taken, every thing you have done and shared, and all the love you have shared with us returned to you many times more! 🤗🥰
I love your waffles Finn! 🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇🧇😁🥰🤗🤩
Ah buddy thank you so much! The best part of making these videos and sharing myself so openly is hearing how they help other people, that makes me one very very happy man. There will be some extra videos this week, as there are so many August milestones! Expect a few emotional updates! Much love to you!
@@FinnTheInfinncible Much love to you as well my friend from far away! 😁👍🤗💖🥰 I can't wait to see what else you have coming up! I still am trying to figure out how to edit videos, you're so much further than I am in terms of getting a good video all snipped up together! 🤪😅💪✌👏
@@pmbluemoon oh it's taken me years to learn and l still make it up as l go along!
@@FinnTheInfinncible I keep getting sidetracked and haven't even tried yet, by the time I get to it, it will be winter when you're watching a summer video, at least it will be warm out so we can enjoy what it was like in the summer lol 😁😄😎
Edit: I still have stuff i recorded from LAST November that I haven't put on my other channel yet, I'm o far behind! (insert butt emoji if they had one here) lol
Well done on all your amazing achievements mate!!! You're amazing 😀👏🎂
Thank you so very much, and thank you for sharing this epic journey with me!
Hi Finn, late to the party here. Congratulations on your Degree. 1st Class. Well Done . Lots of Love Rachel ❤️
You are so kind, thank you!
Congratulations Finn! So happy for you! 🎉🐑
Thank you so very much :)
Congratulations! ❤❤ I didn't expect a speaker meeting when I clicked on your video lol but it was great. I really enjoy speaker meetings. I related to allot of what said just what I needed to hear today.
Yes, that was a bit of an accidental speaker meeting wasnt it! Very glad to be well timed for you, thanks so much for watchinh, and for your kind words! Keep on keeping on my friend!
Congratulations -- yay! Well done. And the end of an era, indeed. Sobriety is such a powerful thing... XOX
Isnt it just! Thanks my friend
Hi mate this is amazing congratulations. Im starting my o.u business management soon. Very inspirational! Again congratulations and all the best for the future.
Thank you so much! Amazing that you are starting with the OU! All the best of luck, id love to hear how you get on!
@@FinnTheInfinncible thanks Finn, I started the course but unfortunately had to start all over again because of issues with the sfe. But back on track. Hey youre still inspire me and I showed your videos to my daughters and gf and theylove you. Hope youre well. Keep safe
So proud of you Finn!!!!
Thank you!
Incredibly inspirational!
Thank you so much!
Already said it but congratulations again, such an incredible achievement
Bless you buddy, thank you! More news coming soon!
Congratulations!!!🥳 🥳🥳🥳
Thank you!
I'm about to start with the ou and I've just gone back on anti depressants I hope I can look back like u 10 years on to be in a great place. I'm new to you but u seem great I wish you all the best for the next 10 years
Well hello and welcome to the FinnFam! There is absolutely no reason why you cant get to where I am. It can be a little tricky when we have menal health challenges, but it isnt impossible. Just make sure to get some good support and a flexible routine, that helped me loads. If you want any more blogs, I have a website too finlaygames.com
I studied with the OU but went under so stopped . My Mental Health was more important. Glad you were successful and got your Degree.
Congratulations!!!!!! 🎉🎈😊 I might be biased, but psychology is the best!!!!!
Haha! I agree, and thank you!
DARE to dream that life can be better. A year late, but congratulations! I am about to start with OU this coming October.
Oh thats amazing! What will you be studying?
@@FinnTheInfinncible I'll be studying Modern Languages: French and Spanish.
Congrats! Well done, lad. Your future is bright. :)
~ Jon in rural BC, Canada
Ah thanks my friend!
Congratulations 🥳 you should be so proud of yourself - and for everything else you have over come in your life I’ve only been following you for a short while but Iam very proud of you 👍🏽 from here on I wish you strength, love and happiness 🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈🌈
What a lovely comment! Bless to have you in the FinnFam! Thank you!
FinnTheInfinncible thank you darling much love to you both 💙🌈💙
Congrats!
I just finished my first degree too :)
Congratulations!
Congratulation Finn ❤️❤️🇬🇧🇬🇧
Thank you so much!
well done!!!! and cute cryer dont be ashamed to cry and i wish you all the best!
Bless you! Never any shame in crying! Thanks for watching and for your kind words.
Crying, I'm so pleased for you 😁 xx
I hope they are happy tears like mine! Thank you!
@@FinnTheInfinncible most definitely happy years x
Sooo Cool .. Well Done. I am glad you never ended your Life.. God is Great ☝🌹🎀
Bless you, me too!
Finlay Games Bsc (Hons) - you're going to have to update your business card now! 😘 Believing in yourself is something I love seeing in you, it comes from an inner strength that never leaves you no matter how shakey the road may get sometimes. Your problem solving skills always find a way to navigate yourself back on to your authentic pathway. Throughout the whole time I've known you, you have tackled the ebbs and flows of life and continue to just go from strength to strength, no matter how difficult the road gets, no matter what struggles have come in to your path - you've faced them and sent them flying, because ultimately you believe in yourself and you always believed that you could do it. And yes, it has now come to fruition! ❤ The journey you have been on in the last ten years is the culmination of the belief that you have in yourself and is reflected in you achieving first degree honours. I love you so much and am so very proud of you on all of your wonderful and amazing achievements. I also know that these are special times when we especially remember Mumsy, even though she is always around, and how incredibly proud she would be of you and is close to you and smiling at your achievement. Congratulations honey, you are such an amazing man! x x x x
Ah thanks so much Michelle :). Yes, will have to stick the letters after my name on the card! Do people actually do that?! I love sharing this journey with you, you are one of the many things I am grateful for that has come from sharing all these ups and downs. I wish Mum was here to see this, there is a lot of sadness mixed in with the celebration, but I absolutely know how proud she was, and that helps. Love you xx
@@FinnTheInfinncible you could have a handful of business cards that are specifically tailored with BSc (Hons) on it to suit the endeavours that you wish to pursue that would enhance your credibility if they saw your academic achievements more readily. And the rest of your business cards you could leave as they are now. Aww you're so sweet! I'm grateful that you share your journey as well because I love that I found you, and enjoy our connection and friendship! I wish Mumsy was here too, love. She was an amazing person ❤
I love waffly videos they show the real you ❤❤
Haha! Yes they do!
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My worry is employment success afterwards. AND you've done the course i want to do. My dream career has always been to be a Psychologist..
Aww.bless ya finn when you were crying I wanted to hug you and then make you laugh you are truly an inspiration and the finn fam love you so so much and you deserve all the happiness in the world you and chris together ❤ and jonathan and steven when they come back 😂😂🐦🐦🐦🐦🐦 much love xxx
Bless you! They are very happy tears! I am so glad to be able to share this journey with you!
@@FinnTheInfinncible yay I am honoured to be a part of the finn fam ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Hey congrats🌸
I also want to do an Open Degree to be a teacher.Which courses would you recommend me to take ?
Thanks so much! That's a great goal, perhaps an education degree would be a good bet? I will pop the link below but do also chat to student support they are always so helpful! www.open.ac.uk/courses/education
Congratulations
Thank you!
Woooooooooooooo yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😍
Thank you Liz! Xx
@@FinnTheInfinncible You're very welcome xx
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can you do any masters program with an open uni degree ???
Yes you can! It's exactly the same as a degree from a brick uni!
@@FinnTheInfinncible what do u plan to study afterwards ?
Are u going for the masters ?
@@Andromedaxterr I may go for a master's in a year or so, all depends on my health at the moment! I love studying, I'm always wanting to learn so I'm just picking up free short courses here and there at the moment!
@@FinnTheInfinncible God bless your heart my dear. online study is not for me. I could never do that. I have to be there physically If you know what I mean. Sooner or later I would lose interest by studying online.
Did you manage to get a good job with that degree?
I have my own buisness. Studying with the OU helped me to develop an entrepenurial mindset. Being able to choose my modules meant that I could pick ones that best supported my carrerr path, so yes!
Did you know that the OU has employed a crackpot (flying saucers, perpetual motion, 9/11 conspiracy) called Andrew Johnson as a tutor? Do you really want to help to pay his salary?
Who cares! Live and let live xxx
@@adelesmith7827 Some people care about truth. One otherwise ends up with mythomane leaders and fake news.
Congratulations
Thank you!