answering a few questions while I eat seafood (with a dog on my shoulder)

[@caroles5258]

People who say they are only a dog or a cat don't have any idea the love we have for them. I prefer animals to people. They don't judge you, criticize you or leave you. I think it's wonderful how much you love Java.

[@MathildeHenriksen]

I agree with you 100%!!! I do also prefer animals over people as companionships. Bold statement, but; if angels was a thing, I'm pretty sure it would be dogs!💛 People who says "it's only a 'animal'" gives me chills as they lack some sort of empathy in my opnion. (Thank you very much for your lovely comment!)

[@lindametten4010]

May we please have a tour of your lovely home ? Love your videos.

[@MathildeHenriksen]

I will be showing some room here and there, but not sure if I will make a full tour of the house just yet💛

[@markmorris3579]

I not only appreciate the hard work you're putting into your home,I also love seeing the joy you show as you work.Watching your videos brings more joy into my life than you'll ever know.Thank you for being you!

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you so much for you kind words!💛

[@SharmanSomerset]

Beautiful Mathilde, great to see you again and Java is absolutely not just a dog- she’s the queen of our hearts and I’m so happy that you have each other. And who knows maybe one day I’ll find someone who loves me as much as you love your lawnmower! 😂 Look after yourselves and big love as always x

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you💛💛 Haha, I'm quite certain that you will find someone who loves you way more than I love my lawnmower!💛

[@SharmanSomerset]

@ That’s the dream Mathilde, maybe one day! Hope you’re doing ok and see you on the next one, big love x

[@janelte]

I am watching your video and enjoying the quick glimpses of Java ears and nose as the smell of seafood tempts her into shot, and I got teary with you as you contemplated not having her. I am old enough to be lying here next to my fifth rescued or rehomed dog - a kelpie - and know that the wonderful gift of love and companionship and caring for another creature comes with the heartbreak of eventually losing them. Each has had a long and, I hope, happy life and when they go I cannot replace them but cannot bear to be without one ... thank you for taking the time in your busy life to film and edit these videos so that we can share a little of your life and the beauty of Norway without leaving our pets.

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Haha, I enjoyed her nose and ears aswell while editing! She is truly the best 💛 You are so kind, thank you. I get teary eyed just thinking about the fact that she will not be here forever with me. Will it be easier to grieve your first dog if you have another one? You write it very beautiful; the wonderful gift of love and comanionship and caring for another creature. Maybe loosing them and when they take a part of your heart with them is the price we have to pay for having such wonderful, honest and selfless creature in our life. Thankt you for your beautiful comment💛 I might have shed a little tear reading and responding to you, but it comes from love to our little fur-family members💛

[@janelte]

@@MathildeHenriksen ❤

[@BigIronTexas]

Hello to my favorite Norwegian (to be fair you’re the only Norwegian I have any knowledge of 😂). I wanted to share my own dog story so you know that we understand your love for Java. 17 years ago I picked up a 10 week old skinny pitbull puppy. He became my best friend and went everywhere with me. He traveled the country, hiked, camped, visited the mountains and the oceans with me. He saw me through a lot of life’s ups and downs. About a month ago old age finally took him from me. It’s still weird sitting on a couch or lying in a bed without him pressed against me the way he always did. Even though it still hurts I’m really happy with the life that pup was able to live. All you can do is love them while they’re here and remember them when they’re gone. Ok, that’s enough of that. I enjoyed your video. It’s good to see you doing well.

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you for sharing your story💛. I have to admit that I got teary eyes reading about your little best friend. Java has been the same for me, and we have moved across the country, moved homes and met new people, -everything always together. I don't really know what to do when she is gone, and I am so sorry for your loss. Truly. Sitting on the couch, seing their beds and finding doghairs and toys... How do you get past it? Whenever I get emotional, I go and cuddle Java, haha!

[@BigIronTexas]

@MathildeHenriksen I haven't really figured out how to get past it yet. Although knowing that we had so many amazing years together and so many great adventures makes me feel a little bit better.

[@MathildeHenriksen]

@@BigIronTexas That is a great way of seing it💛

[@anitaward2120]

I have been watching you since the beginning of your home rehab. Loved all of it, and amazed at your skill, hard work and dedication to your beautiful home. Love seeing your dad and brother on some of the vlogs. And of course, who does not love Java. She is a beautiful pup. Please keep posting and updating us in your life in Norway. So beautiful. Love from Canada.

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you so much for your lovely comment! You are too kind💛 Warm hugs from Northern Norway!

[@saraanson8917]

Don't worry about people not understanding your timeline - it was easy enough to figure out the videos were from earlier this year. Your content is lovely - your location is stunning - please keep putting out videos that you are proud of at your own pace. I'm a huge fan already!

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Oh, thank you so-so much! I truly appreciate it💛 And I do not take for granted that people both watch, comment and also say they like my videos. It means a lot, thank you!💛

[@sailorgirl2017]

I understand how much you love Java. My adult children would tease me that I loved my beloved Lab Emma more than them. lol - we lost her 2 yrs ago just before she turned 14. She was such an amazing dog and I thought she would be my last. A month ago I brought home a puppy - Lily. And she's filled the hole in my heart that I didn't expect. I love your videos and it is completely okay that you do them on your time. Have no regrets, take care of yourself and enjoy the process. What you share with us is a gift. Thank you, from Canada. Had to add - You and I clean shrimp/prawns the same way - and yes that is the intestinal tract. :) BC west coast born and raised. Cheers!! The heads make the best stock

[@MathildeHenriksen]

I got tears in my eyes reading your comment. I always wonder if I will be able to get another dog when Java leaves me. Reading about your experience gives me hope that I might be able to love another dog in the future💛 Thank you so much for your beautiful comment, I truly appreciate it!💛

[@sailorgirl2017]

@@MathildeHenriksen have a wonderful day, Mathilde.

[@mariegallagher4725]

Hi again 😊 Here is Aussie we have these birds called Magpies. Every Magpie breeding season they love nothing better than to bombard people. What we do on our bike helmets is put on slip-ties sticking up or attaching tiny umbrellas or putting mirrors in the top. It deters the magpies quite well. So I thought it might be an idea to try to keep your beautiful little dog safe. Nothing is funnier than watching people walking and bike-riding down the street and you see Magpies waiting and then dive-bombing them. 😂😊 Your environment is just so beautiful.❤ You are so funny you remind me of my girlfriends. Loved your Dad's big fish 🐟

[@MathildeHenriksen]

I first thought you ment bomard people with poop, haha! Luckily we don't have any common birds that bombards or annoy either dogs or people here where I live. The only "threat" is the sea-eagles that sometimes can take small dogs and cats, but it's not common. Thank you for your concern and your nice words💛

[@jeanlilley3139]

What a beautiful view of the mountains and water for you to view!

[@jesa9876]

I love seeing your glee, while using your new lawn mower. That brought me joy. 😃

[@MathildeHenriksen]

That make me happy to hear!💛

[@Enjoy_Life1971]

You have the cutest personality. This upload has been one of my favorites. Educational and fun. 😊🤗

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Oh, you are so kind, thank you!!💛💛

[@aprilyoungblood7326]

Thank you for sharing your life with us. I've had dogs that were my best friend and when I lost them it hurt deeply. All animals are a blessing in some form or another. I'm very envious of your ability to work on your home. I'm renovating a mobile home and I just lack the motivation to get it done. It's been 3 years. You're doing a fantastic job and I love your vision.

[@MathildeHenriksen]

I know it will hurt deeply once Java leaves me, but it is inevitable... Thank you for your kind words!💛 The motivation come and goes, and it helps to finish something small if I'm stuck in a bad place. This year I have not done as much as I wished, but if I do small things here and there it will come together in the end. Good luck with you mobile home, I'm sure you will finish it soon!

[@kalatotmuli]

Always a pleasure to discover a new video of yours !

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you!💛

[@delindasmith5993]

Would love to see what you have gotten finished in the interior.

[@debracoverston5464]

Our dogs become our fur babies. They keep us company and they live for us. Their whole life revolves around us and that’s what they live for! I have to very small dogs and they are my babies. Our children are grown and gone and they keep us company when we do things I think of them first so I know how you feel and how emotional it is to think about it when they’re not going to be here. You are a very special young lady. Just keep on doing what you’re doing. I really enjoy your videos. I’ve been watching them from the start. It is November here. I pray that you have a blessed holiday season coming up!

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you so much for your kind words, and you are quite correct in how you describe our fur babies💛 I feel so lucky to have gotten exactly Java as a companion. Could not ask for a better pet! Do you mean Christmas holiday season? I look forward to that yes!💛

[@debracoverston5464]

@ Yes I meant Christmas I was not sure you celebrate any type of Thanksgiving’s as we do in the USA. Our Thanksgiving is always the 4th Thursday in November.

[@MathildeHenriksen]

@@debracoverston5464 I love Christmas💛 I've heard about Thanksgiving but never knew when it was. I hope you had a nice celebration!

[@terrybrannigan9963]

Your videos are my favourite to watch.

[@MathildeHenriksen]

That is a huge compliement, thank you so very much!💛

[@garrybailey1590]

Hello! I've just discovered your channel and enjoy it so much. You work so hard! Best wishes all the way from Australia

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you so much!💛 Warm greetings from Northern Norway!

[@paulinewilliams1698]

We call them prawns in Australia 😊....love your videos ...

[@kayrobinson64]

Such a lovely video, and you have a great personality, you're little dog has a fun way, I totally get what you say about how you feel, they are so loving. Best wishes from London, England. 👍

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you so much, you are very kind💛 They are, arn't they? These silly, little creature truly steals our hearts💛

[@consideredwhisper]

I’m coming to Norway in a few days time, so thanks for this chat about the weather in Nov. So excited! Thanks for your lovely videos and big tickle under the chin for Java.

[@MathildeHenriksen]

How exciting! I hope you'll have a great experience, wherever in Norway you are visiting! Thank you for your kind words💛

[@GreatOldOne]

Take your time, film when you want to. We’ll be here. 🤗

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you💛

[@subdrvr]

We had a Schipperke (skipper - key) when I was young. They are smart and energetic and often bad tempered. well behaved ones are a delight to have. I particularly like that they are clean and self entertaining. A lovely video. You shouldn't worry about the editing and production too much. We would rather have an unedited video once a month than a perfect production 6 months after the fact. We like you! We take you as you are. You are a dream to watch. I have never seen someone so happy to cut the grass. You are hilarious.

[@MathildeHenriksen]

I did not know they ofter are bad tempered :O In that case I consider myself lucky, since Java is probably the sweetest dog I've ever met. She is very clean indeed! I'd love to have a Schipperke (/mix) again, but they are not easy to come by in Norway. Thank you for your kind words💛

[@virginiavilas]

Grinning ear to ear, Mathilde and Java - to see you enjoying shrimp 🍤 (and I can’t stand them 😂). Were I to live with another pet, I would keep my pet away from any ‘jabs’ that were not required by law… The cancer rate in dogs and cats these days is off the charts. When I was a kid, our beloved dogs and cats were free of disease except for very rare cases. We love “time traveling” with you - especially since you make it clear when you created the videos. Here’s to more seasonally asynchronous presentations 😂🤣. 💚💎 -V

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you!💛 What is 'jabs'? :O

[@moda78z]

I lost my cat Mio on September the 18th last year. He was also my best friend. He was more than just a cat, he was my friend and my family ❤️ So I definitely understand. Kramar från Sverige ❤️

[@MathildeHenriksen]

I am so sorry to hear that💔These pets are definitely family and they sometimes gives us even more comfort than people do. Klem tilbake fra Norge 💛

[@jamieshyslop]

I have only recently discovered your channel, and it's great content. Your videos are put together really well also. Love everything you are doing and would love to visit Norway one day, looks like an amazing place. Keep doing what you are doing. Much love from Scotland. P.s say hi to Java 👋🐶

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you so much! You are very kind💛 I do believe Norway is a great place to visit, both the south and the north, but not sure if we can 'top' Scotland! I'd love to visit Scotland, it has been on my want-to-visit-list for manymany years. Java says hi👋

[@debbyrickett3195]

Hello Mathilde :) What a sweet video. I always look forward to seeing you! Have fun in Italy. It's always been a dream destination for me. I had a trip planned and paid for then COVID happened and my trip got cancelled. Sending you warm wishes from the U.S. (California). p.s. I love seeing Java (and your Dad) in your videos.

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you for your kind words! 💛 The trip was ok, it was filled with work related stuff so I didn't do much "fun". It was almost unbearable hot and I got Covid from it, so if I could choose again, I'd rather stay home :( Italy is great and I hope you will be able to experience is!

[@lindametten4010]

My dogs are like my children, Java is beautiful.

[@MathildeHenriksen]

I do feel a motherly instict to her, indeed! She is truly my best companion 💛

[@willythewave]

You make wonderful videos so don`t worry about whether you videos are good enough or not. You show us (the rest of the world) how your world is and you do it well. Just continue what you do and don`t try changing things and you will go far in the long run. Know that you are loved around the world. Don`t change anything, you`re channel will grow. I tell you this from my heart. Don`t change anything, just do what you do. I love you. :) P.S I love it when you just sit and talk. :)

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you so very much for your kind words and leaving it in a comment. I really appreciate it!💛

[@hackhackandaway4060]

Glad you did a Q&A. Your area seems to be very beautiful. And is that a lake? 😊 Would be great to have a glimpse of the area you love in 🌟

[@hackhackandaway4060]

*live in

[@MathildeHenriksen]

I feel very blessed for living in such a beautiful place!💛 It's the ocean! -and the mountain view is actually the main land. I live on a big island :)

[@sarcasticinfj5310]

Okay, that's it. I'm determined to have shrimp tomorrow. Only, we call it prawns here in South Africa. With garlick and freshly squeezed lemon. 😂😂😂 Much ❤, as always, from South Africa

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Sounds delicious! Thank you 💛💛

[@polgarauk5606]

Hi 👋 I am really not sure when I first found you I just know it feels like from the beginning (it's not I don't think but I like to watch all back videos of a channel when I find one I love so much so that may be why I feel that way 😂). Totally understand your feelings on Java I have had and lost quite a few pets in my life and it is never easy 😢 I currently have a 9 year old Staffordshire Blue Terrier who we got at 2 and a 1/2 as a rescue and it is hard to see the grey appearing and the slowing down but we can only hope we have given them a good life for the sadly relatively short time they are with us (longest was 24 years with a cat I got as a kitten). The thing I love most is the joy you get from things in your life like a new lawnmower 😂 I know that no-one is like that 24/7 so if you are sad that's ok too. Your videos are wonderful and the love and care you put into them shows. Now we don't mind unedited or less than perfect videos but I understand you don't want to do that and that is ok. Anyway I have rambled on again as per usual (yes I am a motormouth in RL too 🤣🤣). Take care and sorry I wasn't jealous of the shrimp and nope I have no idea how to shell them just the smell of seafood of any kind knocks me sick I suspect my bodies way of warning me halt you are allergic to this don't go near 😂😂😂

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Hi, I remember you have commented on my videos from quite early, so you certainly has been here from the start! Thank you for that💛 -and thank you for your comment!

[@JuneHebert-r7h]

No such thing as Just a Dog or Just a Cat, etc. ❤❤❤

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Could not agree more!💛

[@myriamsanto]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@tinekevisser870]

The breed of Java is a Schipperke, it's a dutch name and hard to pronounce for someone who's not dutch. I had 4 bearded collies and lost 3, now i have only one and he will be 12 in januari. I fear the day whe he will no longer be with me. Lost one last march. Cried for a week and miss him a lot. Enjoy every day with Java with many hugs and cuddles.

[@MathildeHenriksen]

She is 50% Schipperke yes:) In Norwegian we pronounce it as: Ship-eRke😅 Not sure how to say it in english. I'm so sorry for your loss💔, and I hope you will still have many more good years with your friend💛

[@simonr5171]

Prawns! 😂

[@lauradones5476]

Hola Matilde!!!!! Te veo desde España!!! Me encanta tu contenido!!! Eres muy divertida y me "sacas" muchas sonrisas!!! Muchas gracias!!!!! Un beso gigante!!😂😂😂❤

[@MathildeHenriksen]

¡Muchas gracias por ver mi video y por dejar un comentario tan amable! Un abrazo grande desde el frío norte💛

[@Jorge_i_Norge]

I am from Argentina and can't handle temperature above 20 C. I moved to Norway for a colder climate, but summer here (South of Norway) are still too hot for me, just shorter than Argentina or the UK where I lived for 12 years. I have being thinking you are a teacher or nurse or something related to human care,you have that warm personality, but your trip to Italy trow my speculation through the window. Nyt tur. Thank you for teach me how to clean "reke". Too much work for this "lat" man.

[@iamrosy]

Mathilde is an actress 🌟

[@Jorge_i_Norge]

@@iamrosy That has sense. She looks very comfortable in front of the camera and her filming aesthetic is very good.

[@MathildeHenriksen]

We rarely get over 25 C in the summer in northen Norrway, so that is perfect in my opinion! But the south has earlier spring, more sunny days, more stabile weather and longer autumn than what we have in the north. I work fulltime with youth, so you are not far off! I work at a place for young people, a 'hub' for culture and creative activites, workshops and counseling :) The Italy trip was a workshop for youth workers.

[@bw2314]

Hellur. Cocktail sauce. 😋 I like Java.

[@dcorzi]

Can totally relate to your love for Java.. we had to say goodbye to our beloved Roxi last year after being with her every day for 12 years.. it’s been tough to deal with 😢

[@MathildeHenriksen]

I'm so sorry for your Roxi💔If I even think about the time when Java is leaving me, I start to cry... So I try to enjoy the time I have with her while I have her💛

[@kleinesren7064]

I would adore a Java-video

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you!💛 It is silly how close we get to our little fur babies, isn't it`?:) Shrimps are great! But not everyone enjoys them as they do both smell and taste quite fishy. The ones I have are fresh, but steamed. We buy them like that. They have a funny texture, soft and bouncy. It could maybe compare to a juicy chicken in texture, but more sweet and salty and fishy:D

[@kleinesren7064]

@MathildeHenriksen fishy is lovely

[@MathildeHenriksen]

@@kleinesren7064 You make a good point! I sometimes feel I have a better communication with Java than most humans in my life, haha! No, but, we are truly lucky for being able to have pets in our life💛

[@kleinesren7064]

@@MathildeHenriksen oh I feel that one, haha. I am constantly talking to my kitties - I don't even realize it half of the time...

[@MathildeHenriksen]

@@kleinesren7064 Haha, same 😂

[@annward7021]

What kind of work do you do with your day job? I love seeing you and hearing about your life in Norway.

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you! 💛 I work at a place for young people, a 'hub' for culture and creative activites, workshops and counseling :) The Italy trip was a workshop for youth workers.

[@annward7021]

@ I can see that you would be great working with young people. You are fun and very creative. 😊

[@MathildeHenriksen]

@@annward7021 Thank you, that is very kind of you to say(write)! 💛

[@lindametten4010]

You are perfect just the way you are.

[@jeanneashburn9197]

You are such a crazy girl! Love watching your channel, take care see you later.❤️

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you!💛💛

[@minime7375]

I’ve been watching you since you had like 2 k subs maybe and I enjoy your content, Java included☺️ Although I hate shrimp with a passion I know that the de-veining the shrimp (removing the “poop line”) is actually a thing, that is indeed the “intestine” of the shrimp and it should be removed.

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you for sticking around for so long!💛 Haha, I'm happy I wasn't all wrong with the poopy-line, and that it should be removed :D

[@eldar.6844]

You have a good inner compass: you love Nature and doing things with your own hands; you are capable, smart and beautiful. In my life I have never met a person like you. I would love to help you achieve maximum success along this path, but I'm far away. I wish you happiness and prosperity

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you for your lovely comment!💛

[@komocka]

The dish is called Toast Skagen

[@MathildeHenriksen]

It's similar as 'Skagenøre', yes. With skagen toast, you make a shrimp salat with a few more ingredients:)

[@catklu]

🎈🎈👏🙂

[@CountyLineGratitudeJournal]

Where do you get the music for your videos? It creates a great vibe

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Thank you!💛 The music is original made for my videos✨

[@CountyLineGratitudeJournal]

@ wow! Seriously impressive. I need to figure out how to make a proper video and then I guess music is next! Haha

[@MathildeHenriksen]

@@CountyLineGratitudeJournal Thank you so much! Although I'd love to take all the credit, I just co-produce them with a pro musician/producer (a good friend of mine). I'm just in the beginning of my own musical journey💛 Good luck on your video, -and musical journey! :D

[@komocka]

This is arctic shrimps, not familaiar all over the world!

[@yash1551]

Looking so healthy and happy, how wonderful to travel to Italy, even if it's for work. The video is almost 5 months ago, hope you had a lot of fun in Italy and made a lot of new friends. 🤌🏻

[@MathildeHenriksen]

I was healthy and happy when I left for Italy, and came back dehydrated and with covid, haha😅 It was a nice trip and I'm lucky I got to go, but I have to admit that I do prefer being home💛

[@patriciamarrion6802]

I think...I think you need to share that huge bowl of shrimp with MEEEEE ! Yummy! And most likely extremely fresh. Been wondering whether Java would have some Schipperke in her. They used to be your typical barge dogs on the canals in Belgium and The Netherlands. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schipperke

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Haha, they were very good and very fresh indeed!💛 Yes, Schipperke is truly a great breed and Java is in my bias opinion the best💛

[@Scarprotte]

5:30 Når jeg ser dette så kjenner jeg på noe av de samme følelsene som det ser ut som du gjør her. Har også en 10 år gammel 4 beint venn som jeg har opplevd så mange fine stunder med, og man får tårer i øynene og klump i halsen av å tenke på at det en dag tar slutt. Har opplevd det et par ganger og det er like trist hver gang, helt til det kommer en ny hjerteknuser inn i livet. Det får meg til å tenke på en film jeg så på seinsommern som heter A Dog's Purpose, synes den var ganske fin og rørende og måtte ta i bruk tårekanalene som ikke hadde vært i bruk på noen år :P Kom også til å tenke på denne :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/jajNh2V8p9uLkJYsi=zPgpwLELkMVic9p0

[@MathildeHenriksen]

Bare jeg tenker på at hun ikke skal være sammen med meg resten av livet, gir meg tårer i øynene. Disse små tassene stjeler virkelig en stor del av hjertene våre 💛