Great thoughts! With regard to getting over art blocks, what works for me is to give myself permission to make bad art, that if I don’t like it no one needs to see it, and I can paint over it. Also, long ago I stopped caring about other people’s opinions about my work. Not everyone is your market, but your true market will never find your art if you never make it. Thanks for sharing. All the best for 2025.
Imi, could you make a video where you make your art for us? I'm sure many of us would love to watch the process and it might spur you on in your creative endeavours. 💗
Liking water with coffee in it. Made me smile. I'm with you there. It's the same for me with fruit. For example, grapes. I like my grapes in the form of Merlot. A lovely post with some excellent profound statements. Have a well deserved 2025, Imi.
Wow! It is like you are here, invisible, and watching me in my life. I am saving this video to watch when I am frustrated. My worst enemy is myself it seems. I also think it may not be modern thinking to want to take care of a man. The huge difference is if they are genuine in their appreciation, then that is motivation to keep doing it. Every relationship I have had has been basically one sided with them being the one who benefits. Now I am 70 and am not able to even want to try again to love. I am so glad your videos appeared in my feed. I am going to share this with my sister. You are a lovely person inside and out.
'My worst enemy is myself it seems...' This resonates with me. Those of us who do not think ourselves above others invariably beat ourselves up. There are many labels, one is 'impostor syndrome.' There are others. There are many causes. Some self inflicted. Some inflicted by others. Of the number of successful, strong, fabulous women I've met, nearly every one of them has mentioned their 'impostor syndrome'. So undeserved. So not fair. So used by others sometimes to 'control' them, their feelings, their self confidence. There's a response to that but it comprises a naughty word beginning with 'f' with the second word being 'you.' You sound strong and being strong you will live your life by your rules. I like that thought. I wish you well.
Darling Penny, it seems to me that we have had similar life paths. It has made us strong, resilient and resourceful. Up until I met my darling boy every single one of my relationships were, like yours, one-sided. I know if I were to ever lose him , I would never find another or even look for one. Much love ❤️ Imi xxx
A fine list! I’ve set up a journal of sorts too, though I haven’t logged anything yet. I seem to have lots more ideas than I have follow-through. 😩 Imi, you’ve made SUCH tremendous progress in your personal life! I was flabbergasted when you started chronicalling your many challenges & mishaps from earlier years bc you are so confident on camera & so polished. I’m happy for you that you’ve overcome those trials & have triumphed. And is there anything you can’t do? Heavenly days! You’re an artist, a podiatrist, a designer, a mother, & more! Wow!❤️🤸🏼♂️🎉🌈
To acknowledge your first sentence...I haven't set up my journal yet either. However, I'm waiting for Katie to come up tomorrow so that we can set up both our journals together. I am logging my rowing in my calendar though because I want to keep it accurate. The plus thing I kept to this week when I did my Waitrose shop today, was that I omitted going down the Cereal and Biscuit aisle and I count that as a massive win! 🏆 as for anything I can't do? Well since I'll give most things a try at least once, there are tonnes of things that are no longer on my radar but I'm forever curious and if I see something that I like then I will see if I can make it myself. Ooh...there's definitely one thing I'm rubbish at, it's sewing and making my own clothes. Hence the decluttering of my sewing room video! 🤣. Much love to you and yours darling, Imi xxx
Your channel is absolutely one of my favorites because of the calmness of it. Your meek and quiet spirit calms me. Your gentleness is a blessing to me in my chaos. Keep doing what your're doing. I've enjoyed so much listening to your stories and learning from them.
Thank you so much 🤗 Karen for your incredibly kind comment. It is very reassuring that you enjoy my voice and delivery as I have had some fold who definitely find me irritating and tell me to speed up...which I don't seem to be able to do. Such is life darling. Much love Imogen xxx
Just stumbled on your channel. What a good video. I will be writing these 20 points in my journal. In my mid 50's and questioning my decisions and choices I am making, I think your channel will be very helpful 🤗
Thank you darling! I. did actually write them all out in the description, so you could copy and paste them onto a document and print it out if you wanted? xxx
Thank you for another meaningful and insightful video. I just wanted to add that when people judge us for making wrong choices they are not considering that not only we did the best with what we knew but also we are very programmed in certain ways from our childhood. Like you I ended up with uncaring relationships but not to place blame on my childhood but the reality is that a father teaches his daughter how high to set the bar for the man she ends up marrying. My father was a very angry, bitter, mean alcoholic that treated my mother horribly and therefore gave us a sad example there and he treated us with no love as well so hence my ensuing wrong choices. Like you I have done much work on myself and yes I forgive everyone from the past but the hardest one to forgive was myself until I really understood much of the internal work and growth I needed to do. Anyhow, sorry for rambling, I admire you and think one of the most amazing qualities a person can demonstrate is the ability to stay kind after enduring all kinds of ill treatment as we have. God bless you and a very Happy New Year to you and your family!
Thank you darling for such an insightful comment. As I always say, it is easy to judge if you haven't walked in someone's shoes. I am so glad that we both have come so far on our journeys. I once read somewhere "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger" and that is so true for both of us and all those other ladies who have been through or are currently going through the same thing. By watching videos like mine and reading comments like yours, it gives hope and reassurance that "This Too Shall Pass" is something to repeat often and believe in. Much love Imogen ❤️ xx
Wow what a beautiful art studio, so large and light. I just got into art last few years. I would love you to show us any tips you have. You are incredibly talented. You have so many resources all neatly organised. Its wonderful.
Once I start filming my art process you will see just how simple it is to do darling. I never went to art school so everything I do is self taught. However, I do like a tidy studio! And at one time I was a compulsive buyer of art paraphernalia! 😂 Much love Imi xxx
This was great. There are so many things to think about and consider in this video. You are really showing that age isn't a block... we are our own blocks, and how old we are isn't really part of it. Someday you have to do a video of your studio... I'm so curious
@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc I am throughly enjoying your videos, you are so delightfully English. I wish we were neighbors, I am a writer, you an artist, I'm sure we could talk all day, but then, we might not get anything done. Have a wonderful day...back to my ink quill.
Thank you Imi. I really enjoyed this. I would love to see some of your artwork. I dabble in art, but I have a long way to go. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Hugs! Connie
I am going to start doing some art and perhaps people will be able to paint along with me. I think anyone can make art darling and I suspect your art 🖼️ is lovely darling. Have a super weekend too darling. Much love ❤️ Imi xxx
Aww my bet is that you art is wonderful. I think you should show us your art, I for one, would absolutely love to see it and I’m sure many more would. Go on, bite the bullet and show us. You are a very special lady and it is time you realised that.
Dear Patricia, I can give you your request straight away darling. If you would care to find my video called Half Weekly Vlog and Art Showcase you will see some of my art as I show you around my studio and art. I am going to make an art in progress video today after several requests. I hope to post it at the end of the week darling ❤️ xxxx
Dear Imogen : I sent you an email last week saying that I had just discovered your channel and was hooked. I find that I have a lot in common with you but unfortunately have never found a lasting love relationship like you have. I am so happy that you found your darling boy. You certainly deserve it after the bad relationships you have had in the past. ....I have been checking out your older videos and found that you like heavy metal. I laughed because my favorite band is Led Zeppelin. I am 72 and still love to dance to Rock and Roll......Just letting you know that I love your channel and I am enjoying all your older videos as I discover more about you. I find myself relaxing to your beautiful voice and all that has happened in your life. Take care Imi!! Love from Canada.....Ona Pelletier.
Dear Ona, I'm so thrilled to find a fellow Led Zeppelin fan! I'm sure those younger viewers find us more mature heavy metal fans a bit of an anomaly...little do they know ☺️ ! When I at last was found by my darling boy, I had embraced being on my own and having a single life...it's so strange how life is isn't it. I have often said that my darling boy's late wife steered him toward me as she knew that I would look after him as she had done. He is not into all "That airy fairy stuff" so discounts my theory but I don't mind. Have the loveliest day darling. Much love Imogen ❤️ xxx
Oh my goodness...a fellow catastrophizer darling! I know that I'm doing it but seem unable to reign myself in. It is something I definitely need to work . Much love Imogen xxx
I don’t have a pet bird , however I do have two bird feeders in my garden that we enjoy watching as all the birds visit. We even have green parakeets that visit and that’s what you can probably hear in the background ☺️ xxx
Hi Imi. I'm doing a viewing exchange with you this evening 🤗 and what a great video I picked! I have so many thoughts and questions after watching this one. Firstly, do you have a link to that great list of statements? I would love to print it out. Secondly, how coincidental that you talked about getting stressed about posting on YT after our exchange yesterday/today and my latest video 🙃. I also have digestive issues and have made my own kefir but didn't see much change. Does it work for you? I could ramble on about so much more of the interesting topics you covered here. You really are full of surprises. Love from moi en France xx
Good morning darling! I did actually write them all out in the description, below the video so you could copy and paste them onto a document and print it out if you wanted? I have no proof that my home made kefir is helping with my gut microbiome but from all that I've read and the research I've done, home made kefir contains so many more active good things in it than the shop bought stuff so I'm content with that. I drink mine unsweetened, how about you? I am about to embark on something new to earn some passive income. Jo Willdsmith is going to teach me how to do Print On Demand or POD for short. We'll be making videos about it and as I find new things quite challenging to learn, she's going to have her work cut out.😳 That said, I've eventually learned how to RUclips, edit and talk to my camera [that last one is still a work in progress] so I'm looking forward to learning how I can make a little bit more money for my cause whilst I'm sleeping and doing other things. It's exciting! Love from moi en Surrey xx
You should post a picture with your darling boy. I am sure we all want to see him. It is so nice you are so in love with your boy.....many blessings........MINDY
My darling boy is a very private person Mindy, he does not wish to either be in my videos or to have his photograph on my channel. I respect his wishes so am unable to grant you your wish. I'm sure you understand xxx❤️
Great thoughts! With regard to getting over art blocks, what works for me is to give myself permission to make bad art, that if I don’t like it no one needs to see it, and I can paint over it. Also, long ago I stopped caring about other people’s opinions about my work. Not everyone is your market, but your true market will never find your art if you never make it. Thanks for sharing. All the best for 2025.
Thank you so much! I will definitely endeavour to do the same ☺️ xxx
This was so lovely. I really do enjoy your videos. You have so many talents. I look forward to future videos. Very inspirational. Happy 2025.
Oh thank you so much for your kind comment darling. Happy 2025 to you too. Much love Imogen xxx
Imi, could you make a video where you make your art for us? I'm sure many of us would love to watch the process and it might spur you on in your creative endeavours. 💗
That's an outstanding idea. Well done.
I will definitely give it a go darling xxx
@@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc Excellent! Look forward to it.
You have the most caring soothing voice .. a beautiful comforting gift you share with others. ❤❤❤
Completely agree, she really does.
Thank you darling girl ♥️ xxx
Im 74 and well read yet your quote fear doesnt stop death it stops life blew my socks off. Its a wonderful quote and not one iv ever come across.❤️
Hello Edmund, yes it is a sobering quote and so powerful. It halted me in my tracks too! ♥️
Liking water with coffee in it. Made me smile. I'm with you there. It's the same for me with fruit. For example, grapes. I like my grapes in the form of Merlot. A lovely post with some excellent profound statements. Have a well deserved 2025, Imi.
I can sympathise with you liking your fruit fermented to perfection ☺️ so perhaps the water is acceptable with the tea bag in 😊
@@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc Thank you for your understanding. Water with a tea bag in it is definitely acceptable.
Wow! It is like you are here, invisible, and watching me in my life. I am saving this video to watch when I am frustrated. My worst enemy is myself it seems.
I also think it may not be modern thinking to want to take care of a man. The huge difference is if they are genuine in their appreciation, then that is motivation to keep doing it. Every relationship I have had has been basically one sided with them being the one who benefits. Now I am 70 and am not able to even want to try again to love.
I am so glad your videos appeared in my feed. I am going to share this with my sister. You are a lovely person inside and out.
'My worst enemy is myself it seems...' This resonates with me. Those of us who do not think ourselves above others invariably beat ourselves up. There are many labels, one is 'impostor syndrome.' There are others. There are many causes. Some self inflicted. Some inflicted by others.
Of the number of successful, strong, fabulous women I've met, nearly every one of them has mentioned their 'impostor syndrome'. So undeserved. So not fair. So used by others sometimes to 'control' them, their feelings, their self confidence. There's a response to that but it comprises a naughty word beginning with 'f' with the second word being 'you.'
You sound strong and being strong you will live your life by your rules. I like that thought. I wish you well.
Darling Penny, it seems to me that we have had similar life paths. It has made us strong, resilient and resourceful.
Up until I met my darling boy every single one of my relationships were, like yours, one-sided.
I know if I were to ever lose him , I would never find another or even look for one. Much love ❤️ Imi xxx
A fine list! I’ve set up a journal of sorts too, though I haven’t logged anything yet. I seem to have lots more ideas than I have follow-through. 😩 Imi, you’ve made SUCH tremendous progress in your personal life! I was flabbergasted when you started chronicalling your many challenges & mishaps from earlier years bc you are so confident on camera & so polished. I’m happy for you that you’ve overcome those trials & have triumphed. And is there anything you can’t do? Heavenly days! You’re an artist, a podiatrist, a designer, a mother, & more! Wow!❤️🤸🏼♂️🎉🌈
To acknowledge your first sentence...I haven't set up my journal yet either. However, I'm waiting for Katie to come up tomorrow so that we can set up both our journals together. I am logging my rowing in my calendar though because I want to keep it accurate. The plus thing I kept to this week when I did my Waitrose shop today, was that I omitted going down the Cereal and Biscuit aisle and I count that as a massive win! 🏆 as for anything I can't do? Well since I'll give most things a try at least once, there are tonnes of things that are no longer on my radar but I'm forever curious and if I see something that I like then I will see if I can make it myself. Ooh...there's definitely one thing I'm rubbish at, it's sewing and making my own clothes. Hence the decluttering of my sewing room video! 🤣. Much love to you and yours darling, Imi xxx
Thank you so much for taking the time to share these pearls of wisdom with us. It is such a pleasure to listen to you. xx
Thank you darling girl. xxx
You are so much stronger than you probably even know considering what you have been through in life ! Thank you for sharing your life with us!
I think your statement applies to most women darling. We never know what we're capable of until we're tested . Much love Imogen xxx
@@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc Yes it does for sure, but as a psych nurse for a time, I can attest not all, unfortunately! You are a Blessing!
@@cathyandresiak Thank you darling xxx
Your channel is absolutely one of my favorites because of the calmness of it. Your meek and quiet spirit calms me. Your gentleness is a blessing to me in my chaos. Keep doing what your're doing. I've enjoyed so much listening to your stories and learning from them.
Thank you so much 🤗 Karen for your incredibly kind comment. It is very reassuring that you enjoy my voice and delivery as I have had some fold who definitely find me irritating and tell me to speed up...which I don't seem to be able to do. Such is life darling. Much love Imogen xxx
Happy NewYear - I am do pleased your channel is growing AND with very good reason... ❤❤❤XOX
Happy new year darling girl! It is growing because I have been fortunate enough to have amazing followers like you darling xxx❤️
Just stumbled on your channel. What a good video. I will be writing these 20 points in my journal. In my mid 50's and questioning my decisions and choices I am making, I think your channel will be very helpful 🤗
Thank you darling! I. did actually write them all out in the description, so you could copy and paste them onto a document and print it out if you wanted? xxx
Thank you for another meaningful and insightful video. I just wanted to add that when people judge us for making wrong choices they are not considering that not only we did the best with what we knew but also we are very programmed in certain ways from our childhood. Like you I ended up with uncaring relationships but not to place blame on my childhood but the reality is that a father teaches his daughter how high to set the bar for the man she ends up marrying. My father was a very angry, bitter, mean alcoholic that treated my mother horribly and therefore gave us a sad example there and he treated us with no love as well so hence my ensuing wrong choices. Like you I have done much work on myself and yes I forgive everyone from the past but the hardest one to forgive was myself until I really understood much of the internal work and growth I needed to do. Anyhow, sorry for rambling, I admire you and think one of the most amazing qualities a person can demonstrate is the ability to stay kind after enduring all kinds of ill treatment as we have. God bless you and a very Happy New Year to you and your family!
Thank you darling for such an insightful comment. As I always say, it is easy to judge if you haven't walked in someone's shoes.
I am so glad that we both have come so far on our journeys. I once read somewhere "What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger" and that is so true for both of us and all those other ladies who have been through or are currently going through the same thing.
By watching videos like mine and reading comments like yours, it gives hope and reassurance that "This Too Shall Pass" is something to repeat often and believe in. Much love Imogen ❤️ xx
So true Imi x
Wow what a beautiful art studio, so large and light. I just got into art last few years. I would love you to show us any tips you have. You are incredibly talented. You have so many resources all neatly organised. Its wonderful.
Once I start filming my art process you will see just how simple it is to do darling. I never went to art school so everything I do is self taught. However, I do like a tidy studio! And at one time I was a compulsive buyer of art paraphernalia! 😂 Much love Imi xxx
Thankyou for this wonderful & encouraging talk Imi, I love your channel, especially your refreshing, original style & humour .. Julia from 0z ❤
Thank you so much Julia, that’s so kind of you to comment! I think you’re my first person from Oz ! ❤️ Much love to you and yours, Imi xxxx
This was great. There are so many things to think about and consider in this video. You are really showing that age isn't a block... we are our own blocks, and how old we are isn't really part of it. Someday you have to do a video of your studio... I'm so curious
Thank you Jackie, I will certainly put that in my “To Do” list! xxx
Nice smile. Great way to start this year!
Happy new year Waderivers99!
@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc I am throughly enjoying your videos, you are so delightfully English. I wish we were neighbors, I am a writer, you an artist, I'm sure we could talk all day, but then, we might not get anything done. Have a wonderful day...back to my ink quill.
I loved this one, Imi. Totally with you, especially on the cooking front! 😂😊
Absolutely! I find it such a chore xxx
Thank you Imi. I really enjoyed this. I would love to see some of your artwork. I dabble in art, but I have a long way to go. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend. Hugs! Connie
I am going to start doing some art and perhaps people will be able to paint along with me. I think anyone can make art darling and I suspect your art 🖼️ is lovely darling. Have a super weekend too darling. Much love ❤️ Imi xxx
Wonderful! Thank you for doing this.
You are very welcome Shirley. xxx❤️
Aww my bet is that you art is wonderful. I think you should show us your art, I for one, would absolutely love to see it and I’m sure many more would. Go on, bite the bullet and show us. You are a very special lady and it is time you realised that.
Dear Patricia, I can give you your request straight away darling. If you would care to find my video called Half Weekly Vlog and Art Showcase you will see some of my art as I show you around my studio and art. I am going to make an art in progress video today after several requests. I hope to post it at the end of the week darling ❤️ xxxx
@@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc I’ve had a look, your artwork is very very beautiful. You should be so proud.
Thank you so much Patricia xxx🩷
Dear Imogen : I sent you an email last week saying that I had just discovered your channel and was hooked. I find that I have a lot in common with you but unfortunately have never found a lasting love relationship like you have. I am so happy that you found your darling boy. You certainly deserve it after the bad relationships you have had in the past. ....I have been checking out your older videos and found that you like heavy metal. I laughed because my favorite band is Led Zeppelin. I am 72 and still love to dance to Rock and Roll......Just letting you know that I love your channel and I am enjoying all your older videos as I discover more about you. I find myself relaxing to your beautiful voice and all that has happened in your life. Take care Imi!! Love from Canada.....Ona Pelletier.
Dear Ona, I'm so thrilled to find a fellow Led Zeppelin fan! I'm sure those younger viewers find us more mature heavy metal fans a bit of an anomaly...little do they know ☺️ !
When I at last was found by my darling boy, I had embraced being on my own and having a single life...it's so strange how life is isn't it.
I have often said that my darling boy's late wife steered him toward me as she knew that I would look after him as she had done. He is not into all "That airy fairy stuff" so discounts my theory but I don't mind. Have the loveliest day darling. Much love Imogen ❤️ xxx
I read a devotional about planning funerals that never happen. For instance if my kids were out driving at night.
Oh my goodness...a fellow catastrophizer darling! I know that I'm doing it but seem unable to reign myself in. It is something I definitely need to work . Much love Imogen xxx
Do you have a pet bird? I used to have canaries, I miss them. I have a green cheeked sun conure, but he is loud. Your videos are so well made.
I don’t have a pet bird , however I do have two bird feeders in my garden that we enjoy watching as all the birds visit. We even have green parakeets that visit and that’s what you can probably hear in the background ☺️ xxx
Hi Imi. I'm doing a viewing exchange with you this evening 🤗 and what a great video I picked! I have so many thoughts and questions after watching this one. Firstly, do you have a link to that great list of statements? I would love to print it out. Secondly, how coincidental that you talked about getting stressed about posting on YT after our exchange yesterday/today and my latest video 🙃. I also have digestive issues and have made my own kefir but didn't see much change. Does it work for you?
I could ramble on about so much more of the interesting topics you covered here. You really are full of surprises. Love from moi en France xx
Good morning darling!
I did actually write them all out in the description, below the video so you could copy and paste them onto a document and print it out if you wanted?
I have no proof that my home made kefir is helping with my gut microbiome but from all that I've read and the research I've done, home made kefir contains so many more active good things in it than the shop bought stuff so I'm content with that. I drink mine unsweetened, how about you?
I am about to embark on something new to earn some passive income. Jo Willdsmith is going to teach me how to do Print On Demand or POD for short.
We'll be making videos about it and as I find new things quite challenging to learn, she's going to have her work cut out.😳 That said, I've eventually learned how to RUclips, edit and talk to my camera [that last one is still a work in progress] so I'm looking forward to learning how I can make a little bit more money for my cause whilst I'm sleeping and doing other things. It's exciting! Love from moi en Surrey xx
@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc Thanks Imi. I should have checked that first.... Sorry. Sleep tight xx
Imi you are such a beutifull girl ❤ your partner is so lucky, I'm glad you are having your best life xx
Thank you so much for your kind and supportive words John. ❤️ xx
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Thank you 🙏🏻 xxx
You should post a picture with your darling boy. I am sure we all want to see him. It is so nice you are so in love with your boy.....many blessings........MINDY
My darling boy is a very private person Mindy, he does not wish to either be in my videos or to have his photograph on my channel. I respect his wishes so am unable to grant you your wish. I'm sure you understand xxx❤️
@@TheNumber1LadiesClub-lf9yc Of course I do...I get my darling friend..hugs
I’d love to have a YT channel, but I don’t have a schtick that could last for more than 1 video 🫤
Darling, if you’ve lived a life then you certainly have more than 1 video in you. Give it a go, I will subscribe to your channel ♥️ xxx