A Real & Emotional Start to December/Plan With Me

Have you ever felt like your life isn’t interesting enough to document? Like there’s nothing worth putting down on paper? I’m here to show you that’s far from the truth. I'll walk you through how I transform my junk journal planner into a playful, creative journal filled with life’s little details, using bits from friends, ephemera from every day life, and more. Your life is worth documenting, and I’ll show you how easy and fun it can be. In this episode it's getting real and emotional....
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[@PatWalden]

I love Christmas and the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is very commercialized here in the US, but I must admit I love all the decorations, and I am pretty traditional with red, silver, and gold. The tree and other greenery is about the only place I use the color green.

[@anniegabriel5892]

I set my phone alarm to annoy me every half hour. As I am in Australia, I need to keep drinking a lot of water, so I get up from my bed/ sewing machine/studio table, and have a drink, and do a few minutes targeted, easy exercise. I no longer need my walking frame, can drive myself to shops , appointments,etc. I am 72, and recently my kids wanted me to go into an aged care home, so, no more of that! I am healthy, losing weight, and have far less pain and fatigue. Weight loss, exercise, and meditation are my essentials. And art,of course! No need for gym, push-ups, chin ups! Gentle exercise, little and often, is the key. Now I have so much more energy! So, young or old, all these things make for a healthy, happy life. I recommend it highly.

[@49dragonflies]

That’s awesome! So happy to read about your health journey! You go, girl! 💪🏼🔥😊❤️

[@jayneelinor]

Thank you for sharing your self so openly with us, we are your community afterall and can make space for your tears. Congrats on your successes. Love crows!

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaaw Thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Dawn-fz5cu]

First, I want to say that you look AMAZING and your happiness and energy is so infectious! Thank you! Thank you! For all the positive and encouraging messages that have motivated me to get out and get moving! Starting in September I did just that. Unbelievably, I dropped 24 lbs and I am stronger today than I was 10 years ago. Now I am only 7 lbs away from my goal weight and have exceeded my expectations for fitness! I have wanted to tell you for some time now how very much your journey has helped me begin my own so a huge THANK YOU!! Not only have you impacted my life by introducing me to Junk Journaling but now I am much healthier and happier thanks to you! 😄 Like you, I am overcome with emotion and gratitude that I can move and do more than I ever realized was possible. Now I feel I can face this aging thing head-on! 😂All this to say, you make a difference in so many people's lives, even more than you realize. Sorry for the long post I just wanted to share how much you have helped me. Take care of yourself! Blessings to you from Texas!💕💕

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw I could cry from happiness reading this! Thanks so much for sharing! You made my day! ☺️. So happy to read about your amazing journey! You rock!!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@Dawn-fz5cu]

@@49dragonflies Thank you! ❤

[@kathymarkey3092]

Thank you Barbara for your sharing - touched my heart. I'm an older woman, 74. So many times I feel like quitting, juar roll up in my covers and sleep the day away. I finally get some energy and invariably hurt myself and am laid up for a while - repeat. Because of you I will try again. Must walk, walk more. Thank you Blessings

[@49dragonflies]

Your comment really touches me! You will not give up! You are stronger than you think! You are resilient! You are strong! You got this! 💪🏼🔥❤️

[@JanineToyne]

Yes I'm with you, I am not a green red and white fan, love all your work so looking forward to next month, stop crying it's contagious I feel with you, and then you make me laugh so much, thank you so much for making my life more inspirational when I'm feeling blah.

[@kristinaperinot7544]

Barbara you can tell that you are loving your exercise journey by your big smile and how beautiful you are looking. So happy for you that you are loving it so much. I sooooo look forward to Dephemerember with you and Luise. Thank you for all the work you both put in for all of us LOVE Christmas and the holidays but appreciate how every person celebrates in their own way

[@Kirby3131]

I enjoy Christmas and finding vintage Christmas decorations, images, ornaments, etc. I don't have children so never did the Christmas morning bit with little ones. I am spiritual but not Christian but I do believe in the magic of Christmas. I have to say though - I love love love that Dephemerember is not a holiday event. It is a great relief to have something not red and green 🙂

[@judyandrew592]

First off Barb, please don’t cry. I feel your message of exercise has rippled through the universe, I am in my 70’s & have taken your message to heart. I move better than most people my age, but have neglected exercising due to all the work outside & all the work I needed to catch up on inside. So thank you for this wake up call!

[@clairesladylair3624]

Sweet Barbara, thank you for shaing your adventures and more of your life, it is so nice to get to know you better and nicer to realize that who you are online is really who you are everywhere. I appreciate your authenticity. Your kits are awesome, my favorite is the autumn muse which is already on my to buy list. Congrats on your exercise journey and thank for the inspiration all around.🥰

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻❤️

[@malindawalk9418]

😢 Your words are so true, I have realized with my chronic sickness it is very important to walk. I battled in the beginning with many tears, today I'm so grateful I persevered.

[@49dragonflies]

You rock, girl! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼❤️🔥

[@marjandewith4171]

Lovely kit Barbara and well done on your fitness journey! In my daily life, I am a home care worker (so a lot of lifting, walking stairs and moving in general), I go to work on my bike, ànd I'm a mom of a teenage son, so my days are full and long, so I really just can't do fitness. No time, no desire. Actually I hate gyms, haha! When I was younger, I was a swimmer and gymnast on an above average level and I know how important exercising is, and whenever we can in the weekends, we (partner, son and me) go hiking, play tennis or badminton or go swimming in summer. Beside that I'm a yogi, and practice it almost every day. So... fitness is great, but there are other ways to stay strong and healthy. I'm your age and I feel great, healthy (I can't remember the last time I was sick or had a cold or whatever) and very happy. I think it's the realisation that's important, to get up and go dó something. Do whatever suits your lifestyle, your budget (gyms are NOT cheap!) and your body. Do something you actually like to do. Then you will be able to keep it up as well. At least that's how I see it.

[@49dragonflies]

I agree completely! Do what is fun! 😃

[@azraelhorsefeather]

Aww, don’t feel bad about getting emotional 🖤🖤 I’ve been trying to be better about getting exercise since I don’t live in the city anymore (so much less walking 😣) and although my mom would tell me I don’t need to worry about working out bc of my body, it absolutely 110% is a must for my mental health 😅 I didn’t think about the joint health, so that is good to know 🙃🖤

[@RobinfromCA]

The natural endorphins we get from exercise are real. They uplift, give energy, and make us feel like we can conquer the world. Love your photos from Egypt and how happy they make you! Love the birds in the new kit - although I have a love/hate relationship with crows. Still totally in love with your winter forest animals! I think I need a custard apple!!

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much ❤️☺️

[@MaddieMadMoo1]

I love that you are spreading postive meesages on your intagram stories. I have messaged a few times and have been delighted when you reply. Please continue to do this as it spreads inspiration to others.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! So happy to connect with you on IG! ❤️

[@suemahoney-s9v]

You are quite correct in your health journey because earlier this year I found out I have type 2 diabetes so I had to loose weight, so I started eating properly and exercising neither of which I had done before, now 9 months later I have lost the weight and am fitter than I’ve been for years and feeling happier and more confident and am no longer diabetic, thank you for reminding me that health matters.

[@49dragonflies]

That’s amazing! So proud of you!! 💪🏼🔥😃❤️

[@thejournalingspot]

Really enjoyed. I like X-mas but am not in love with the red and green either. I love the new digital. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! ❤️☺️

[@BellaSunshyn]

OMG! That is my favorite fruit when I was young growing up in the Philippines. In Tagalog we called it Atis, so delicious! It’s been a long, long time since I’ve had one. I get you Barbara and I cried with you! Thank you for always being you! ❤❤❤

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw ❤️❤️❤️

[@deekilroy1746]

Oh Barbara-I so enjoy your art and your beautiful spirit!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! 🙏🏻😊❤️

[@jenniferwatson7118]

Lovely to hear you had a great time catching up with your hubby. Great kit too.

[@carladuval356]

I do not celebrate the "holidays " either.. I've never made a junk journal.. I'm a fiber artist.. but I love you and Louisa and a couple others... I truly appreciate your content in dec.. thank you

[@JoyfulSpiritPhoenixRising]

Hi Barbara! I have been watching and subscribed for a few years. Today I bought a few of your sets and I'm super inspired! Your Crows of Winter really speaks to the darkness I feel as an American right now....how dark the world feels. I feel lost and hurting deeply. I needed a winter design that helped me be ok with what I feel...and also letting a little light inside.... (Jelly Roll has a song that says "Save Room for a Little Light"). I am Pagan by spiritual practice and love Shamanic winter nature focused journaling. Thank you for helping me access the parts of me that needed to work with both the Light & Shadows of winter....and the messenger Ravens! ❤🫂🐦‍⬛🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[@jayneelinor]

As a northern neighbour to you I offer my empathy, I too am deeply saddened by what has happened and what it says abut our world and the status os women. Bright Blessings for the Winter Solstice.

[@49dragonflies]

I love that! Thanks so much for sharing! ❤️🙏🏻

[@BarkingGriffon]

Love the winter kit! Much more my style!🎉🎉

[@megmiranda9480]

I am totally united with you on being fit. It has added so much to my mental well-being in addition to my physical strength. I had custard apple in Brazil. It is called Fruita de Conde and so so good. I couldn't get enough of it during our short vacation. I love that people are more outwardly happy at Christmas. Meg

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks for sharing ❤️☺️

[@jolajolcia2342]

First of all,congratulations on your journey to healthier and fitter you. You look amazing but more importantly you are happy and it shows. Thank you for sharing the importance of exercising ,specially for middle age women.❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! ❤️🙏🏻

[@migdaliavoss4567]

So proud of you..I’m 78 years old and I do my exercises in the pool..

[@49dragonflies]

That’s awesome! You rock! 💪🏼😊❤️

[@debrak5314]

No apologies necessary! Being you and proud of yourself is wonderful! Loved your pep talk! I really needed to hear it!

[@sandiharkin9922]

Cry your heart out Barbara! I am here for it! Both kits are stunning as always!

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ☺️❤️

[@barbarawillobee5706]

Your video really touched me, as i sit here in tears. Ive always said, "if you do not have your healh, you have nothing." I was healthy as a horse until life and trauma happened. Now i fight every day just to get out of bed. I have several autoimmune disorders and muscular skeletal issues, and chronic pain. I will be 59 next month and for the first time in my life I feel time is running out. Im a mental health therapist- for many years I've spent my days helping others with their problems. I want to do a journal like yours but feel like I dont even have the strength to get it started!? All I do is work and sleep.😢 Thanks for sharing.

[@49dragonflies]

My heart goes out to you, sweet Barbara ❤️ please know that you are loved and not alone 😘

[@sherelynwhite4130]

I cried with you, dear Barbara.😭 As an elder woman of 73, I know how easily we can lose our strength and mobility, and then become dependent on others. I have never gone to that point, but earlier this year an injury layed me up, for a couple of weeks, and I had a taste of what it would be like to not be active and healthy.😰 it was frightening and depressing, to say the least. Our health is our gold. It is everything, and I am so glad to hear you promoting that women stay active and exercise regularly! A great message! 💪YES, i know of that fruit, and we call it cheramoya. 😋 yum! And of course your art is beautiful, as always and I love how you put your personal life out there for us to take a peek at! You are a shining gem! ✨️and I thank you for sharing your light with all of us. Sending much aloha to you this morning!✨️🌺🙋‍♀️

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaaw thank you so much! 🙏🏻❤️☺️

[@kcueva313]

Christmas is my favorite time of year.. ❤

[@sbowenful]

I love your vacation/fitness/emotional parts!!!! Plus I love ALL your videos! Thank you so much! You seem so authentic and artistic! 🧡💛❤

[@nickimcpheehals572]

Can't wait to start dephemerember❤ You and Lousia make it so much fun! Really enjoy what you both come up with. I'm working on my cover now. I have 4 signatures sewn in a hidden spine. Getting ready! I'm not a Christmas person. More of a Halloween person😂😂

[@MaureenAstrid]

❤ I love everything about the video sweetie ❤you're amazing, an inspiration for so many, and now in a whole new way too ❤ you rock

[@49dragonflies]

YOU rock, sweetie! ❤️

[@matildaenlund6679]

Hugs… across the ocean.😘

[@radwabandari]

Oh my god , my story is in your video , yay❤💃💃💃💃💃💃💃💃

[@49dragonflies]

☺️❤️

[@arig4435]

Your printables are so magical! I'm so happy to see you so happy! Being emotional rocks!

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaw thank you! 🫶

[@Kel5iesKrafts]

Oh Barbara. You are a beautiful soul. I always have tissues and a hug. 💜🤗💜 your planner is inspiring. 😊

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaaw how cute are you! 🫶☺️

[@maryhoover6288]

Your words regarding fitness have inspired me to start my lifestyle change today. I love your videos and your beautiful digitals! I am so glad that you were able to be with your husband.

[@49dragonflies]

Oh wow! You go, girl! So proud of you for making a change! 💪🏼🔥😃❤️

[@jenniferkeeney305]

I am definitely a Christmas person, but will be buying this kit because it is gorgeous. I'll just use it for a different month. I have been watching your videos for years, and this is probably my favorite video because I feel like I really got to see "you". Thank you so much for all the inspiration!

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaw thank you so much! ☺️❤️

[@ribstarke]

Thank you so much for sharing your journey, Barbara. Also, have you ever heard of or seen a loon? It's a Northern USA/Canada bird that sounds so beautiful. My mom has a big painting of loons at her home, and they remind me of your new kit.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! I will check them out. I don’t know that bird ❤️

[@paginator]

Beautiful kit, once again! I cried with you. I definitely feel more inspired to do more in terms of fitness. I don’t think I’ll ever lift weights, but I can be more active, for sure! (Edit for spelling)

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome! 🔥💪🏼😀❤️

[@kanona0115]

Hi Barbara- you asked about putting videos with sound in your journal. This is something I want to do with my videos of my daughter and looked it up a few years ago- i forget if its a KZbin video or google step by step, but you can create your video, create a QR code that goes to where that video is posted and then print out the QR code and put it in your journal. Use your phone camera to view your video whenever you look through you journal. :-) I dont have the specific source onhand but hopefully this gives you an idea of what to look for. LOVE your gorgeous planner!

[@E.M.Luminations]

I totally understand your emotions about your health. I was in chronic pain where I couldn't stand for more than 5 mins. Then 3 years ago I decided to start putting myself first and I lost 45kg (nearly 100lbs). Now, I have started going to the gym to build my strength. Thank you so much for sharing yourself and your art with the world. Im very much looking forward to watching the Dephemerember video series.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank YOU for sharing. I’m so proud of you! 💪🏼🔥😍❤️

[@martinifontaine]

Barbara! I love your planner videos the most, I think. I absolutely love your winter crow papers. I do like traditional sort of Christmas designs and colors too, in small doses, but I think you and I have the same taste. 🖤🐦‍⬛ I really appreciate you sharing the personal parts of your life, and I am very happy for your experience with feeliy stronger and more powerful - amazing! I also think language is very important and the words we choose can harm others so I am very gently suggesting that saying if you dont have your health, you have nothing can do harm to those who (like myself) experience chronic illness, or various disabilities. I feel disabled and chronically ill folks have a lot to give and teach us. Eventually, we shall all be old and decrepit (hopefully!), and most of us will experience some sort of disability.So keep it up! But dont think that we are not valuable. 😉❤ I delight in hearing how happy you are! ✌️😎

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. I certainly did not mean disrespect to anyone or to put anyone down. I hope you know that. I meant that if you can, you should move to stay healthy. I apologize if it came across that way 🫶

[@martinifontaine]

@49dragonflies I definitely know that you were coming from a place of sharing something positive from your own life. ❤️❤️ I did not take offense at all. I hope my comment didn't upset you. I do love hearing you talk about what brings you joy. ✨✨✨

[@wrenbayley]

I understand what you’re saying Barbara. I don’t celebrate Halloween. So October is always my month to find various autumn projects to work on and videos to watch. I skip the whole month of my favorite channels when they’re doing Halloween stuff.

[@evonnenidras270]

Oh Barbara… you are such an inspiration to me. 4 months ago I began my fitness journey and have lost 20 kgs… I began my journey for weight loss but i also am wanting to be a fitter, healthier version of myself for my kids, who are teens/young adults now and I want to keep up with them lol. Well done Barbara and thank you for the inspiration you give! ❤

[@49dragonflies]

Wow! You go, girl! 🔥💪🏼❤️😃

[@phague85]

I am trying very hard to incorporate some exercise in my life. Thanks for the inspiration

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome! 👍🏻😃❤️

[@SusanGrumman]

Ohhh! I love the crows! I’ve cut out a crow (from a Luise kit) as the focal point for my 2024 Dephemerember journal. It’s not finished, I got sick, but now I can add some of these crow pages. I love it! I also own the winter kit you showed here … love it too! Thank you!!!

[@49dragonflies]

Wonderful! Love that you will have something from Luise and myself in your journal! ❤️☺️

[@michelleramsay587]

Barbara, this session with you was very moving. Thank you for sharing all facets of your purpose, strength and beauty.

[@sassyh154]

I am yet to talk myself into the fitness and eating correctly thing... but I am with you on the Greens and Reds of Christmas... not my favourite time of year... love to watch other people enjoy it though, just not for me... Your planner is looking so good... thank you for sharing...

[@cynhollingsworth2995]

Barbara you look absolutely amazing keep up the great work! 🇺🇸❤️

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ☺️❤️🙏🏻

[@nadinelewis4356]

I struggle with traditional Christmas colors too.

[@nicolecalhoun7670]

Barbara, you look so proud, confident, and happy!!! 🎉🎉🎉 I am so glad your health journey is going so great! I dont disagree with you EVER, but I do LOVE the greens and reds of Christmas. They just remind me of nature so much! Evergreens and red berries are my favorite! I will definitely use your crows w their orange tones for my next year's Fall/Halloween journal. I could also use the trees in warm tones! Love!!! I love the owls and foxes in your wintery kit! Ty for sharing your gorgeous pics and experience at the couple's Cafe. Looks sooo magical! Love from SC, USA❤❤❤ your friend, Nicole!!! ❤❤❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much, dear friend! ❤️🫶☺️

[@Rkayhejny3725]

Barbara, the reddish bag looks great with your digitals! On camera, that is.

[@mell1035]

I lived in Egypt in high school! So glad you had fun.

[@nienkedebruijn-leeuw8335]

Hi Barbara, I love following you on insta! And I'm totally going out of my box making a Christmas colored dephemerember album, never thought I would do that til I stumbled up a beautiful paper pad. And now its almost ready and I'm over the moon with it! I couldn't get into dephemerember with your stunning Bumble Breeze kit and the pinks I added, because I love pink. So now its dark green red, and a bunch of white lace, no bells and santa's, but paperdolls and fairies.

[@49dragonflies]

Sounds great! 😊👍🏻

[@phague85]

I exercised today for the first time in months!! Thanks for the inspiration!!!a❤❤❤

[@49dragonflies]

OMG you rock! So proud of you! Keep it up! 💪🏼🔥❤️☺️

[@swannwillow9476]

Hi Barbara. I completely understand your anxiety. I am unfortunately one of the people who have taken baby-steps in an attempt to get stronger again. I had 2 serious back operations (2 years)ago which left me weak and afraid that I could hurt again. A few nights ago (in the middle of the night) I let my dog out for a quick pee. As she came running back into the Almost tripped over her and then I did fall. Unfortunately my husband was away so no help from that side. I realized I was not strong enough to get myself up off the floor. It took me ages to crawl like a baby before I was close enough to pull myself up onto the night stand. I started crying thinking of all the things that could go wrong when I was alone at night. I decided to start with just a few steps whenever my hubby is there. I had not realized that I was very close to bed ridden. All I do all day is watch KZbin and at night I lay in my bed hating myself.❤

[@49dragonflies]

Oh sweetie, my heart goes out to you ❤️. Keep going and never give up! 💪🏼🔥❤️

[@janieooob]

yes, the custard apple is common here in tropical north Queensland, Australia. It's yum....

[@hollymcfarland6769]

Wonderful video! I really enjoyed it! And yes lol I love the gold splatters!😊

[@NellieBly66]

Loved hearing about your trip to Egypt. I wish you and your hubby didn't have to spend so much time apart. I am so with you about exercise and fitness. I've been lifting weights and doing cardio about 5 days per week for over 20 years and it is so worth it! I'm 58 years old now and have the strength and energy of someone much younger. Keep it up!

[@49dragonflies]

You rock!!!! So proud of you!!! 💪🏼👍🏻🔥❤️

[@sandra-c2m4m]

Hi Barbara, you asked how to add videos to a journal. You could do this by adding QR codes. They are not literally in your journal, but link to Instagram, for example. Love your KZbin Chanel.

[@jacquelineremus8674]

Definitely a Christmas person. ✝✝✝

[@emmkaa2099]

Trust your gut, baby girl!! Love and hugs, MomK 🤗❤️🤗 I love it that you "get" and appreciate the fact that you are able to move so freely. Walking is now difficult and painful for me, and while I'm doing the best I can, I have been told that (because of a hip replace that went bad and destroyed the soft tissue around it) that I will never walk normally again. You are *so precious*!

[@49dragonflies]

I’m so sorry to hear this, momK….do the best you can! 💪🏼🔥. Love you! ❤️

[@vickilimbocker2505]

You are so sweet and a kind hearted. Thank you so much for sharing yourself with us. I hope you will see your husband soon. You must miss him very much. Love your beautiful art and and creativity. You are truly unique.

[@vickilimbocker2505]

I meant to say I hope you won’t have to wait too long to see your husband.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻❤️☺️

[@vickihernandez5922]

Non Christmas kit works great.

[@sandypeppers6861]

I like Christmas, but there’s lots of Christmasy kits out there. It’s nice to have options.

[@nairafoganholi6563]

Hi Barbara! ❤ I am the Christmas person! But i really love your kit! So, no worries! I am so happy to see your stories in which you look so happy ! I love this video and can't wait for Dephemerember!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!❤ ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ❤️🙏🏻

[@runsoffsarcasmcoffee8303]

I love when you ramble. I wish I could just pop in and watch you when you film and just chatter, it is my all time fav and I love it so much!!

[@49dragonflies]

Aaaaaw ☺️❤️🙏🏻

[@angelathoma-dogwoodpaperarts]

I love Christmas 🎄! I love the lights, the music, the joy it all brings. I try to keep it easy, but memory-filled for grown children and all the grandkids. Thank you for sharing the heartfelt words on taking care of yourself. I am dealing with weakness in my upper arms. I am supposed to do daily exercises with bands and weights, but my motivation is low. Seeing you do the pull-ups and push-ups was inspiring. It is fearful to lose mobility in the body. So, yep, back to exercising! ❤❤❤Oh, the new papers are absolutely beautiful. I love the bird theme! 🐦 🐦‍⬛🦉🦅

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! And so proud of you for getting back to working out! 👏🏻🔥💪🏼😃❤️

[@rachelpatten8889]

I like the red and green and gold, but only in December. Not in January thru November. The new kit is cool and dreamy. I love the birds. Thanks for sharing your heart with us.❤❤❤

[@ishka28]

Yes we have custard apples in Queensland, Australia. And I have picked them off the wild bush in Tonga.

[@wrenbayley]

Look at you; adding gold splatters without covering faces first! That's true growth and very courageous! Feeling very proud for you my friend!

[@49dragonflies]

Haha thank you! 😃❤️

[@DizzyKittyKitty]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this so much! So perfect!

[@SandysArt-cx5ek]

Like @tinaepp6337, I also celebrate Christmas as the birth of our Savior. So glad you had a wonderful time with your husband and hope he gets back to you soon. Your work is wonderful as usual. Good for you in getting into a workout routine. I try to workout at least 3 times a week.. I have worked out most of my life on and off and now at 76 yrs, I am glad I did. Keep going Barbara, we’we are all routing for you.😍

[@49dragonflies]

That’s amazing! So proud of you! 👏🏻🔥💪🏼😃❤️

[@JamieRoseDesigns]

I, too, celebrate Christmas as the birth of Jesus. That being said, I’m not into the red and green either and appreciate a more natural palette. I Love your creations and admire your courage and grit in taking care of yourself and following your dreams and goals. As a “girl” eight days shy of 74, I can certainly attest to the importance of moving! Even when you don’t feel like it and even when it hurts - just do it. Every day. So happy for you making the loving memories with your hubby. Thank you for sharing your talents as well as your personal side. You have a very sweet spirit ❤️❤️

[@nazmachowdhury4660]

The fruit in Bangladesh named “Sharifa”. I had in my childhood. Occasionally I get this from Mexican grocery here in USA. My grandma had a tree of this fruit. I love it.

[@elutz8696]

Wow, so schön, deine Seiten und die Ausgestaltung, Kompliment - weniger ist oft mehr ;-)! Ganz großes Kompliment auch an deine Fitnessausdauer und dass du deine Begeisterung teilst, du schaust sehr gut aus! Toll, dass du auch deiner Seele ein Fitnessprogramm zukommen lassen und einen feinen Urlaub genießen konntest! LG, Elfi

[@49dragonflies]

Vielen lieben Dank! ❤️

[@prof.mommyarty]

Oh definitely trust your instincts! Even behaviour specialists say, especially about women, to trust them. Before we developed language we had chemical response instincts to keep us alive. They're still there but we rationalise them away now🙈. I love the red headed girl😍. Aw cool memory pages! I don't IG now, no time🙈. Oh you can get tiny sound recorders meant for card making. When you open the card(or journal page) it speaks/sings etc. I just emailed you the link. Barbara you're looking AMAZING, I used to LOVE exercise I miss it more than anything😔. Oh sweetheart🤗🤗🤗 SO PROUD of you! Custard apple?😲🙊 nope. Another beautiful kit 😍. Mine are out today but are traditional Christmas🙈. We're reading the latest Skullduggery Pleasant😄. I have 3 kids, their spouses and Granddaughter so Christmas is pretty much written in 😄. All my kits are traditionally Christmas themed this year (video dropped today). Tfs and have a great day 💖💖💖

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you sweetie and all the best for your kits! ❤️

[@prof.mommyarty]

🥰🤗🥰 off to a slow start but I have staying power 🤣

[@cindycreateforlife]

This video was inspiring in many ways, I love when you share your joys with us and you are right, you can reach people through your channel, to remind us to take our health seriously! I just love your birds digital kit, I don’t like everything in December being Christmassy, especially commercial Christmas! So glad you had a fabulous time in Egypt with your hubby!💕🇨🇦

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! 🙏🏻❤️☺️

[@suzannellestijn2280]

Dank je wel! Je bent een lieve mooie en oprechte vrouw en je inspireert mij op vele manieren, dikke knuffel! Liefdevolle groetjes Suus

[@fionabarber784]

Oooh I love the dark and moodiness of it. More my taste.

[@marleenovergaauw5932]

Once again an amazing kit Barbara and a real must have for me. I'm not a Christmas journaler either, but I do love Dephemerember. This video is amazing on so many levels. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and light, you are a true inspiration for so many vieuwers. Sending you love from the Netherlands.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ☺️❤️

[@carolm4094]

Enjoyed seeing your trip photos and health journey.

[@linda-n7b2g]

Non Christmas ever time. Love everything you do. Thank You.

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! ☺️❤️

[@laquenopinta]

That fruit looks like something we call "chirimoya" in Latin America, it's from the same family of the soursop, or guanábana in Spanish, I actually thought it was that one, but it doesn't have spines. I actually hate it, to be honest 😂 but I'm glad you liked it.

[@49dragonflies]

😂😂😂

[@heathersullivan8494]

I’m so happy that you got to see your hubby finally. That has got to be so hard when it’s time to go back home again without him. I admire your hard work and dedication to your health and fitness. I too am no spring chicken anymore and I definitely feel better and stronger when I’m taking care of myself and getting exercise. It takes so much will power to go to the gym or go for a walk, but once I do, I feel good and I feel empowered. Thank you for sharing your planner and your beautiful new kit with us. ❤😊

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you! Wonderful that you keep moving! 💪🏼🔥😃❤️

[@annettenorman8173]

Wonderful video, thank you for always being you and sharing your tender heart 💙

[@49dragonflies]

Thank you so much! 🙏🏻❤️

[@katmcnulty6085]

I love custard apple....my Mum's fav as well. Here in the land down under.....we had a tree in our back yard. Different I know to the rest of the world. Thank you so much for your videos....❤😊🦘

[@randi-marie7139]

I love this digital collection. It really speaks to me! I do celebrate Christmas but prefer the dark greens and reds or even dark blue and white or silver. I look forward to every video you make and now I'm also looking forward to your Instagram posts. Thanks for sharing your talents.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! ❤️☺️

[@mindybeveridge8377]

Love the December pages. Still no snow here and it is gray, brown with the occasional gold. Thank you Barbara! Have them downloaded ready to print.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much! Enjoy your downloads! ❤️

[@londaedwardsrau3245]

My family moved to the Philippines when I was two years old. We were there for 13 years and we loved to eat that ftuit, which is called Atis (in Tagalog). So yummy! I miss all those tropical fruits that we had while we lived there.

[@pambotter355]

Barbara, loved seeing your vacation pictures! What fun! I try to walk 5 days a week. My Mom always told me, Keep walking! Love everything you did in your journal! Can’t believe we are coming to a close to another year. TFS! ❤

[@JoySibley-l4t]

Barbara, I loved hearing from your heart! ❤

[@bettyareson6098]

I love Christmas. And I’m making a Christmas junk journal out of Loise’s printables. But I love your style too. So glad I found you. Can’t wait to use the bumble grease pages.

[@49dragonflies]

Have fun! 😃❤️

[@samanthabudiselich7996]

I’m with you 100% on the Christmas colors!! I also do not celebrate Christmas and I love crows - so I deeply appreciate the December kit. I can’t wait to get a printer. Keep up the good work on the exercise! I am also on that journey.

[@49dragonflies]

Thanks so much and also good luck on your journey! ☺️❤️💪🏼🔥

[@sherrydennis2419]

Fabulous! I’m with you on the red/green combo for Christmas. Not my favorite lol.

[@juanamauk4166]

Thank you for being brave and blessed enough to have the courage to share your emotions. My best friend's husband just passed due to bad health and smoking and energy drinks and high stress and only 3 hours Of sleep a night and now cancer is plaguing her. I was just thinking I need to Go back in the gym. Thank you for confirming ❤ your precious tears mean so much to me.

[@49dragonflies]

I’m so sorry about your beat friend and her husband 🥺. Please do what you can to stay healthy ❤️

[@soniataitt636]

Yes it is a normal fruit here in the Caribbean.

[@jimandpegzeleznik19]

Barbara-You have already inspired me to start losing more weight & to try getting stronger. Thank you!!!

[@wrenbayley]

@@jimandpegzeleznik19 awww, I’m not Barbara but just had to respond at your beautiful comment. That is wonderful!!! I hope you are very proud of yourself!

[@49dragonflies]

That’s awesome! 👏🏻💪🏼🔥❤️

[@odettepeters7493]

I go to the gym and take yoga classes. I'm always the oldest person. I appreciate your fitness journey!

[@49dragonflies]

Awesome! Thank you! You rock! 💪🏼😊❤️