5 years later....

My return to youtube. Its an understatement to say I'm nervous!
There are some really badly done cuts in this video, I'm sorry! I'm very rusty at editing LOL

[@amivanzyl8876]

Really happy to see you back and ready to watch whatever you want to share.

[@pucksandpages]

So excited to see you I’m my feed again! I loved watching your videos. I’m so sorry to hear about your struggles, but I admire your strength!

[@BalindileMthembu]

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[@KirstyWardBooks]

Well that’s one KZbin notification I didn’t expect to get! Welcome back, it’s lovely to see you, Gatsby and Daisy, and also congratulations on getting married. I’m sorry to hear you’ve been having such a terrible time with your health these last couple of years. I’m looking forward to future videos, whether they be reading updates, cosy gaming chat, or even just chatty content. I’ve been planning on coming back for a while myself, and I’ve lost track the amount of times I’ve filmed a video and then not uploaded it, so well done for actually posting yours 😊

[@katherine_and_cats]

I don't think I was expecting to come back either! Its definitely weird to be posting myself again but I'm excited. Thank you! You definitely should come back! I check your channel every now and again hoping for a new upload. Would love to see more from you ❤

[@elizatolwinska9202]

Yay! I'm so chuffed you're back, and Gatsby and Daisy too ☺️

[@katherine_and_cats]

Thank you! ❤

[@wendyluvsbooks6537]

I was so happy to see you back , and I have to say I admire your strength in coming back and explaining your health issues and I am glad you came back and if there are negative coments just ignore them they are not worth reading …. And it doesn’t matter how much or little you read you are still a reader ….. I love physical books but I have to say at 61 … I find reading on the kindle much easier on the eyes …. I have had serious health issues and I find that I read more romance light positive books I love Ali McNamara books they are so good and she lives with chronic heath issues and wrote such wonderful stories and I love cozy mysteries …. But anyway it’s so good to see you again on the channel again and I was subscribed 5 years so am glad it popped up today so I knew you were back ….. love you cats ❤ they have grown since I saw them last lol … 💞📖💞

[@katherine_and_cats]

@@wendyluvsbooks6537 Thank you so much for watching, for sticking around for 5 years and for your kind words! ❤️ I think health issues have definitely made me want to read happier, more uplifting stories. I will check out Ali McNamara thank you for the recommendation 😊 Oh my gosh yes the cats have grown, Gatsby is absolutely massive - he is 8kg! (An average cat is 4.5kg) but he isn't overweight, he's just absolutely massive 🤣

[@lisag618]

Welcome back! Sorry you've had health issues. Glad you're starting your channel again, I remember you from before and how you spoke about books was great (I'm an avid booktube watcher, I don't have a channel, just bookstagram) I am a huge audiobook fan and probably 75% of my reading is via audio 🤗

[@katherine_and_cats]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! ❤

[@martarocha6168]

What a good surprise! I used to watch your videos back then and really enjoyed them! I'm sorry to hear that you've been struggling with health issues and I truly hope everything goes well. As I was watching this video I was thinking 'What about the cats? Are the cats okay?’ 😂 I’m glad you, Gatsby and Daisy are back and I’m looking foward to watch what’s more to come! 😊

[@katherine_and_cats]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! Oh don't worry, the cats are absolutely fine 😂 Daisy is currently asleep on my lap haha

[@margo8248]

Good to see you back! I can identify with your health issues. 19 years ago I had a stroke that left me with severe dyslexia. Like your story, it was a massive blow, but life goes on and thankfully so do audio books ❤

[@katherine_and_cats]

Goodness, I'm sorry to hear that! Audiobooks are a lifesaver for those who can't easily read, I am so grateful they exist. Thank you so much for watching and your kind words ❤

[@GettingHyggeWithIt]

Welcome back!!!😊

[@katherine_and_cats]

@@GettingHyggeWithIt thank you!! ❤️

[@WhatVictoriaRead]

It’s so good to see you (and the kitties!) again! ☺️💛

[@katherine_and_cats]

Thanks Victoria! ❤

[@cryingaboutbooks]

so happy to see you back 🫶🏼 so sad to hear about all the struggles you’ve been through since though! I’m excited for what you do with this channel 💞💞

[@katherine_and_cats]

Thank you for your kind words, and thanks for watching! ❤

[@jtanaka1069]

I'm excited to see you back! I was a big lurker back in the day, but I actually went looking for your channel a few years back. I have sort of the opposite of Hashimoto's-- I have Graves' Disease (hyperthyroidism). Thyroid problems are no joke!! I'd be thrilled to see any videos you're willing to post, honestly!

[@katherine_and_cats]

Oh wow, thank you! I'm flattered to know that you missed my videos. Ahh yes I know all about Graves, my dad has it! Thyroid disease is absolutely no joke. Sorry to hear you're suffering with it too! I hope you are managing to treat it ok?

[@jtanaka1069]

@@katherine_and_cats It's been pretty well managed with medication! Fortunately!!

[@bibliobelle5586]

Lovely to see you back - I’m so sorry to hear you’ve had a difficult few years and hope your chronic illnesses improve. I thought I remembered you having a different channel name but I might be wrong. In case you don’t know her, there’s a booktuber called Kate Howe who has a great channel and she also has POTS. Looking forward to your videos!

[@katherine_and_cats]

Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words! I did have a different channel name back then, I decided to refresh things 😊 Oh interesting I didn't know that! I will definitely check her videos out.

[@nisoZ]

I was wondering recently how are you doing! Welcome back!!

[@katherine_and_cats]

@@nisoZ oh wow thank you, I'm flattered that you thought of me! Thanks for watching ❤️

[@abookhug]

Good to see you back, all the best 🧡

[@katherine_and_cats]

Thank you so much! ❤

[@caroline6790]

A few books a month sounds bookish enough to me! Due to 2 kids under 5, my reading has taken a real nosedive in recent years as well. Imo if you love books, you can be a booktuber :) ignore anyone who says otherwise. Looking forward to seeing more from you x

[@katherine_and_cats]

Thank you! I agree. Some months I only manage 2-3 books, sometimes more, but I want to represent a realistic side of booktube where less reading is still worthwhile. Thanks so much for watching ❤