Living Alone... and being productive.
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- Опубликовано: 20 дек 2022
- I'm home alone now; my husband's away. But I have so much to do and so the show must go on! Working, cooking, cleaning... and of course drinking tea. Forever grateful that I live by my mom, especially when I'm living alone!
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- about me -
Hi there! My name is Dalia and welcome to my channel! I'm a girl in my 30's living life in Canada! On my channel you'll see videos about DIY decor, home upgrades, vlogs, get ready with me, Q&A's, and etc. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy!
email: dalia@diydalia.com
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That title had me concerned for a moment. I was like “There’s no way they split!” And I was right! 😂 He is so supportive and you’re so sweet to each other. Hope you both enjoy the holidays!
Omg me too 😂
I thought the same thing!
Omg! Thank you for this comment you saved me from a confusion moment before i watch 😂
I got scared too 😂 thank goodness we just want to see people shine!
Oh I was worried something happend! Glad ur husband is just away for a little bit
About your fear: I struggle with anxiety too, and one of the things that works when trying to fix it, is cognitive behaviour therapy. When the fear tells you that something is dangerous, you take a moment, and you challenge the fear with facts; okay, statistically, what is the probability of someone being in your closet, what is the likelihood someone broke into your home without you knowing, etc.
Then you make a plan to do the things you're scared of - like, I am going to be home alone tonight. I am going to do something I enjoy, while being alone. I am not going to let the fear control me.
The more you do this, the easier it will be.
Girl you know how to reel us in with the title lol😂 I was so worried. I’m alone and heartbroken this holiday season so my heart dropped for you. ❤️❤️❤️
Hugs for you🤗
I hope your heart heals soon. ❤️
Happy holidays 🎄
I love days in the life of Dalia! I'm not fond of being home alone either when my husband is away especially when the power fails or I see an insect- yuck!!! Love the mirror- it's perfect! And I'm also a rice person too (second generation Irish too). Love this vlog and thank you for sharing! ❤️❤️🥰🥰🌴☀️🦩😊☺️
omg those bugs!!! So creepy! 🍚💕
Bigger mirror looks good. 😊 happy holidays!
You should film small projects for your mom if she lets you make changes to her space. It’s always fun to see how people work with different design criteria. ❤
Your entry hall table is stunning. Well done 👌
I was just talking about the silence when the power goes out a few days ago. I'm sensitive to the sound of electricity itself I guess. I can hear the old TV's when they're on even without sound, I can hear some lightbulbs, and some USB chargers. So I've always noticed that silence when the power goes out.
Power outages are why I miss having a gas stove. A tip if you ever manage to boil water and then the power goes out, put it in a thermos.
I always check my place when I get back home and check to make sure everything is closed and locked before leaving, when returning, and before going to bed. I just grew up doing that.
omg great tip! Thanks! Also, it really sucks being so sensitive to sound 😔
So very lovely to have had my coffee with you this morning. Your video was relaxing and inspiring. Thank you for allowing us to spend a week with you! 🥰😘
You are a younger version of me! I live alone and am so productive doing things around my home! I live in a 3200 square ft house and have NO fear. I have a great alarm system and ring camera and flood lights all around the home so it helps me feel safe. Keep doing you and I luv your videos :-)
This thing you said about being better at getting yourself to cook when you’re alone is something I totally identify with really hard. My husband does most of the cooking, and I’ll usually “help”. I’m a pretty good cook I guess but he really loves it and I see it more as a chore. This fall he had to be in class three nights a week and I had to cook for the family and found it was way easier than I was worrying it would be. I think I remember correctly that you mentioned having ADHD in another video? I do too and I think where I landed was that when I’m cooking alone, I don’t have to mask. I don’t have to follow anyone else’s cooking plans or preferences, I can just do my thing the way I work best. It ended up being kind of freeing!
I love these chatty day-in-the-life videos you do, I’ve really enjoyed watching your channel transform. Your authenticity is hugely refreshing. 😊
I just love your calmness and you look so pretty in the black dress 🙂
I think it turned out sooo WELL 👍🏽👍🏽🥰
Fear keeps us aware and being aware keep us on our toes. Nothing wrong with doing a quick sweep of your house to check doors and windows when coming back home. I do night time sweeps of my house to check the kids/dogs after bathroom breaks.
I am sure you have already looked into it, but you should try talking to an ophthalmologist about eye allergies. They may have some anti-histamine drops that will keep your eye lid from swelling. Especially since you do a lot of work that kicks up dust, could be as simple as a dust allergy.
I thought I noticed something different but I couldn't put my finger on it, and then I realized you were wearing jeans! I don't recall seeing you in anything but dresses. I don't like being totally alone either! I like being in the same room with my husband but with us doing different things. Him playing video games with headphones, me watching RUclips and knitting, usually 😂 I just like having another human around but not necessarily focusing on each other.
Total shock here....I always assumed you to be of Native American heritage! Shows how much I know. Love the table.
Now i'm craving rice, haha. I never knew your mother was Chinese! That's really awesome. Do you think your Chinese heritage sometimes comes out in/influences your artistic pieces/furniture/decor?
Who doesn't like rice haha! That's a good question re: Chinese heritage. I have never thought it that before but actually yes I do think so. For example, I really like gold and I think that is definitely related!
@@DIYDalia Thank you so much for answering my question, that's a cool perspective ❤ (i ended up eating rice 😆)
I’m working while watching this and seeing your productive independence is helping me get through the day at work while everyone else is on vacation!
Just in case you didn't know! I get inflamed eyes too and it gets triggered by things like varnish and glue and tape!
really?! funnily enough I never thought of that. how long do you find it can last for you?
There was something so relaxing about this video.
I loved this video. I giggled basically the whole time! Your reaction to the bugs is soooo me! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I just found your channel yesterday and I’ve been obsessed every since. You have me looking at my apartment thinking of all the DIY projects I can do! 😅 Just so you know I close my closet doors every night it’s a must! 🤣😊
I’m also terrified of the dark and being home alone! Lowkey why I love living in a studio apt.
What a relaxing video, I loved keeping you company ❤️ Happy Holidays!!
I got goosebumps once I saw those hornets fall to the ground lol. I feel you on that. I can't stand bugs T_T I had a hornet fall on me from my vent once and right onto my back.
Hi Dalia! Love your channel and the variety of topics. 🩷 Too funny, I thought I was the only one who put a towel on my hair when I cook. My hair absorbs smells so much and I especially hate smelling food smells after cooking. I even plan my cooking around when I wash my hair so it can smell fresher longer. Love all your DIYs. I have so many ideas I want to steal from you. Best wishes to you!
I’m a halfie too and I always have the uneven eyelids when I’m tired…which is 90% of the time haha
I’m afraid of the dark too! And many other things 😅
I go around my house and make sure all the doors are locked, check my alarm system a couple times and then I can sleep lol!
The relief I felt when I read the description after reading the title.
Also, sleeping in the dark is real I use an adjustable night light, can't fall asleep without it. My stem from my poor eyesight and moving so often; when I wake up to darkness it is terrifying as it takes a moment to recognise where I am. The night light has fixed that.
As you said.... you were very productive with Parth away. I DO UNDERSTAND how you feel about being alone. I lock everything up and keep the landline close. The entry way looks beautiful. The bigger mirror was the way to go. Shout out to me! Thanks. Yes soy candles don't smoke while burning, smell smokey or fill the room with a smoke cloud when you blow them out. Yup bugs freak me out too. I'm jealous of your washer/dryer!! I loved following you around. ♥️♥️ Give me a call. No joke. Take care ✌️
Ha you noticed the shoutout! Thanks so much for watching, Michele! ❤️
@@DIYDalia You know I'm always following. 😉
❤living alone is hard. you are doing great. just make sure to take care of yourself with self-care days. ❤
Had no idea mirror's were suppose to be 50-70% the table!! I just checked the mirror over my dresser alittle over 50%.. haha always learning new stuff with you! Happy Holidays 😊
Love this vlog style!! Do you find it take longer to put these together?? If not, and you want, you should do more of these lifestyle vlogs 😄😄💕💕
i didnt even realize that i was thinking like this until i read the comments, but i interpreted "Living Alone" as he is away on work or something and NOT that yall could have broken up. whenever i think of yall, i always think to myself about how supportive yall are and how you're always there for each other. so happy for yall!
I had the same thought that he was away on work. 🩷
Thank you for the great video and your excellent work!
I love these kinds of videos!
the first thing i do when the power goes out is to have a hot bath while the water is still hot
now that's smart!
@@DIYDalia that way I stay warm hehehe
Great idea! Lots of candles and bubble bath. 🥰
@@debbiedutell2823yeah, i find that i feel all snug and warm instead of feeling cold and isolated, i just make it a comfy experience
You looks happy in this vlog ☺️ keep it coming
Yes, bigger mirror. Sorry it's more expensive tho. But please move that box in front of bedroom door!
haha the box is only there because i block the bottom of the door with a towel and some weight so fumes don't blow back into the rest of the apartment when I've stained/ varnished in that room. hard to explain but it works. 🙃
Get a guardian breed dog, some of them are really good at hearing unfamiliar sounds at night, also, you get unconditional love and snuggles...
OMG my eye does the same thing. It's been yearsssss since I've had both my eyes in their original fold. One day my left eye went back to normal for like a month (which was so exciting for me because my elopement was coming up.) I kid you not, a couple days before my elopement, it went back to being a little more swollen than the other. I was so sad, but just accepted it since I've lived years like that anyway. Also, no advice for coping with the fear of darkness when being alone because I have the same thing. Sorry!
wow glad to know I'm not alone, though I can't believe you got the false hope of a whole month of it being back to normal! So you know.. mine is now swollen again lol... so you too, are not alone. I'm with you though it's like might as well accept it (yet low key still hope it goes back)!
First time that I'm first! Love your videos!
You rock! thank you!
I have a problem with one of my eyes being puffy like that. I figured out it was fragrances
Candles, plug ins, air fresheners
Scented cat litter ect.
I struggle a lot with this. I'm really impressed that you were able to sand that table/get it done! I would have just let it sit and never get around to it, you're a dang trooper. On another note, I'm trying to look through your videos to find out where your living room rug is from?! 😫I've been trying to find one exactly like it forever
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this video, so calm and relaxing, informative with great tips and the comedy is on point! :’) who doesn’t keep munchies in their pockets 🤣 also i’m a tea person too 😏 when i seen you make two cups when the power went off i was like damn this girl pretty clever 😂 Thanks for a great watch!
you are very beautiful! for real. and I really enjoy watching your videos in this vlog style
I noticed your eyes right away! My eyes also randomly get swollen or puffy from allergies and what’s helped a lot has been using a face roller with my serums and going for gua sha massages.
When will you finish the wood accent wall?
First time seeing this video or your channel I love it💖🌸
Yay - glad you enjoy it!
i love you Dalia and your eyes in any shape💕💕💕💕
Yeah, you are not the only one who puts the towel on the hair 😂I hate when my hair or clothes smell like food
If you store the candles in the freezer they will not drip. Just pull out cold and burn as usual.
Oh I did not know this!
I'm off to make that dish you made, suddenly have a craving for it😫
there could be multiple things or any combination of things that are making your eye swollen. it could be because of the lash serum, you’re tired, food you ate, caffeine, irritation especially from the chemicals and dust, fragrances/scents, etc. you might want to try a rinse or a warm and cold compress. for the compress you might want to see which one works better for you whether it’s alternating between hot and cold or just one or the other.
wow thank you for sharing this info! really appreciate it!
@@DIYDalia might want to check out the youtube channel, doctor eye health. he has some videos on eye irritation, eye rinses, compresses, etc. also i don’t know if you wear them all of the time, but you might want to consider wearing eye goggles or some type of eye protection when you are doing your projects even when staining. it might help lessen the irritants.
I’m the same way when I’m alone. I check and check and check again to make sure no one is in any closets. 😂😂😂😂
This is the first time I've watched your channel. You are precious 💖 Have you been checked for allergies? Also I noticed you touch your eyes. Try keeping your hands away from your eyes. Also do you rub your eyes whilst sleeping? Tell yourself that you are afraid of nothing. It's a mindset. All the best from South Africa 🇿🇦
Cool...we got the same pj's 😁
cheeta? 😺
Hi Dalia, love that black bowl but find it. Can you please link it?
It really felt like hanging out with you for the week 😊 Thanks for sharing and creating amazing videos!!
Awh thanks for hanging out with me 💕
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I literally gasped at the title!! Girl don't do that to us! 😂
Hi Ms. Dalia, what kind of sofa do you have?
your funny, you mentioned how you love the quiet, then you slurp your tea, so noisily!!!
haha. it’s how I drink 🤷🏽♀️. but also I’ll consider turning down the volume in the future lol
Hey girl, where are your couches from? Can you link? ❤
Hi! The couch is from Article! Here's the link www.article.com/product/12828/abisko-quartz-white-sofa
Girlll I read the title and right away thought “oh no I can’t believe they split up 😢!!!”
For your hair you should grab a Bonnet. As a black woman. It’s normal to have them around the house. It’s more gentle on the hair than a towel. But it will serve the same purpose. It’s about 5 dollars at Walmart in the hair aisle or on Amazon.
thank you for the tip - I'll take a look! Is there a specific type of material that you recommend? I always thought to use a towel just because of how thick it is but I'd definitely try something else!
I was literally coming here to suggest the same thing. glad I scrolled first. lol
@@DIYDalia A satin or silk is best. and on Amazon, they have them for long hair as well
@@DIYDalia this is just my 2 cents but, i used a satin bonnet and my hair was soo dry, I would suggest just wearing a shower cap, I think that would stop any odors from getting to your hair🙂
I just got here and the title had me so concerned!
About your eye situation, have you had your Thyroid checked out by a doctor? My sister had a similar problem with her eyes. I don't want to alarm you, but her doctor told her she had Graves disease from her Hypothyroidism.
I'm just the opposite. I enjoy being by myself, but if I didn't have my wonderful best friend, my dog Lola, it may be different. I've always liked smaller, cozy homes. Even if I had the money, I'd never live in a multi- thousand sq. foot house.
I love you and your videos so very much! My biggest pet peeve is hearing somebody swallow and you did it so many times in this video lol ahhhhhh!
well now that you mention it I can’t unhear it lol I’ll consider turning the volume of that down in the future!
@@DIYDalia you’re the best!
Yes..the bigger one wins! Lol
In what province do you live at??
I wonder what a dermatologist would say about your eye being swollen? Mine only do that when I have a stye
I didn’t think you have a sisters
So I think Iam surprised when you say my sister birthday 😮😂🎉
Take some fish oil pills for the health of your eyes it’s natural too. I had something going on with my eye so my doctor recommended that instead.
You should look into an elimination diet! You could have a sensitivity or allergy to something (like soy for example) that’s causing the swelling/inflammation.
I really hate the silence during black outs. I need white noise to distract me from my thoughts :)
I could be dead wrong about this. But for all of those random bugs to be dead in the same spot, it may mean that you have a little spider friend living in there. Maybe there's someone in the comment section more knowledgable about spiders who can tell me if I'm wrong.
If you find the spider, don't kill it. Spiders are harmless (mostly) and they eat harmful bugs (case in point are lying dead on your towel). 😁
when it gets colder bugs are attracted to the heat and will get into ducting a die
do you think there's any way for them to get from that filter into my actual apartment? that's my true fear haha.
@@DIYDaliano, the filter is fine enough to catch the big guys and the smaller bugs don't live long enough in the cold to find a warm place.
Do you think there might be a nest somewhere in the building? Me personally I’d be letting my manager know. My little paranoid self wouldn’t breathe easy till I knew for sure 🤷🏻♀️😬
@@Familia1928 no there is no nest, there was only 1 wasp and a couple of flies, if there was a nest there would be tons of them. Not to worry
Yes... your eyes looks different but I didn't notice it before I just thought hmmm her face looks different
I don’t know how you feel about firearms but with your boyfriend or husband in the military it wouldn’t be a bad idea for you to have a handgun for protection and know how to use it properly.can you link the vacuum? 😆
That or either get a guard dog, not only for protection but a companion so your never alone. Also that hand held vacuum works wonders doesn’t it 😁
Ciao, from Verona. I have sometimes swollen eyes. Recently found out that it's kidneys, not filtering well, so you need to detox kidneys even charcoal tablets helped to me a lot, i had that kind fear to stay alone at home&nightmare&constantly thinking couldn't sleep= reason is missing B group vitamins, pls watch about these dr.Berg Improved my health a lot. Take care ciao🥰
The smell of stains and paint is so bad I'm surprised how more people on RUclips who work with these materials so often aren't complaining of the smell
are you still renting?
Living alone? Let me watch to find out
We are traveling as I was watching your video. Now I’m craving Chinese food. 🥡🥢
LOL! Did you end up eating Chinese food? What did you order??