ASMR - Be vanilla, be average, be happy 🐝

Today, we're going to talk about why the most fulfilling way to life our lives is by accepting our ordinaryness and seeing it as neutral or extraordinary.

[@Puggers15]

I know that every person sees themselves differently than others see them, but I definitely don't see any extra poundage. You are lovely and I love your videos. Some of my favorites are your book videos, apartment video, and the Archie comic video. Thank you!

[@PolymorphicPenguin]

Elo, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us again. You have an amazing gift to be able to reflect on life and really analyze what is going on. Also, I'm so happy for you that you enjoy your work as a massage therapist. I would hate being my own boss, but you love it and that is awesome. Thank you for reminding us that we all have something to be thankful for.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

It’s important to love what you do.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

We should be happy with who we are.

[@ChrisInTheNorth]

Welcome back, I've not watched a new video of yours for ages; Your books video, the one that finishes with a Kinsey Milhone mention is still one of my favourite KZbins

[@Abril-1234]

I always enjoy your chats like these. You're very wise and these videos are relatable and thought provoking.

[@susannahbolton]

Absolutely great video. So glad you are back ❤

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Everyone gets something it could be perfect teeth, perfect hair etc.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Let happiness be your umbrella.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

You do you and don’t worry about what anyone else thinks.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

I’m so happy that you have your freedom Elo freedom is good.

[@JohnnyNowhere]

Don't beat yourself up, kiddo. The older you get the harder it becomes, but that is still no reason to give up. I'm going on 67, but still ride my road bike and do weight work. If I have to quit road riding on account of cold weather, I'll gain 5 lbs before I know it. If I stop lifting, the gains go down the toilet in short order. Needless to say, I'm almost always trying to lose weight, or am sore as hell. Lol. But what else can one do? Chin up, darlin', and keep on keeping on! Glad to see you back in front of the camera.

[@jtom779]

It's wonderful to see you again!

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Just be happy with who you are.

[@UnlimitedProduction1]

I should probably comment on your videos more but I always sit back, play your videos and they almost come off as a stream of consciousness. Your ASMR videos are often the most perceptive and I get lost in thought listening to you. This is a good thing as I like to think and I especially love to think deeper or think in ways I don't normally consider. I find your way of communicating in your ASMR the most unique way. While every other ASMR video I watch provides pure relaxation, yours are the only ones that provide relaxation in a form that really gets me lost in thought and it does help me especially at night to get my mind preoccupied until I am relaxed and sleep. I just wanted to show my appreciation for your channel elo

[@benhardy792]

So happy to see your content again, you’ve been sorely missed elo. I hope we see more of you in the coming future as always love your content keep up the good work ❤

[@TallonQsack]

Love hearing your thoughts (on whatever subject) like this fr

[@4thMG]

Hey good to see you and wow, so much of what you said is relatable, I don’t even know where to begin. Pretty much, Uncle Buck is my spirit animal - I’m perfectly content being a well meaning doofus in life. When it comes to reliving hurtful instances of the past, I have gotten a lot better at letting go too because I realized I don’t like being upset. It’s like picking up broken glass and holding on to it with a firm grip, the more you let go, the less pain inflicted until you properly dispose of it (or use it to make a stained glass window?). Still a little self-conscience but getting better. And I’ve just started to work for myself (have a website, just need to build more clientele) and it’s sooo liberating and freeing and right. I cannot work for most people, it just slowly eats away at me and I eventually implode. Also, passive income would be nice or working from home building furniture would be pretty cool too. Anyway, thanks for the tingles and beautiful words of encouragement.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Life can be beautiful.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Live your best life.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

I love playing with my dogs Elo.

[@Yacapo2]

I am definitely not vanilla or normal but this video really helped me. It helped me feel more comfortable being myself. The idea of normal is stupid anyway. We're all different and weirdness is just deviation from the "common" I love what you do! Thank you!

[@mrdisco99]

Envy is such a defining concept in our society. We're constantly bombarded with messaging that tells us we're not good enough and need to consume more of something to be more like someone else. Everyone gets something... I love that. Your teeth and ears are great and all, but you should count your calming voice way up there among those things as well. Good to see you again.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

I like being my vanilla average self.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

We all wish we had something someone else has.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Live everyday as if it were your last.

[@Rjhs001]

Hi Elo. You make me think, you make me smile, you help me relax and you are one of the people who enrich my life. Many thanks.

[@perezfecto]

I feel like I could listen to this all day. Funny how a person who comes from a totally different background can be so relatable to my experience. Thanks for sharing your thoughts in such a deep, relaxing way! Greetings from Santiago, Chile.

[@martinmailhot9069]

There, again. I saw this video and thought noooo don't listen now, you've got work to do and she's too interesting to just be in the backgroud. Boy was I right! That smile of yours just brings joy to our lives, I think I used the word bewitching in the past and haven't changed my mind even after you admitted the presence of cavities, hey, we all like candy 🤣 I'm glad your job makes you happy, this is such an important part of our lives! You're so inspiring!

[@YAKTOWNSOLO]

Yes! The Queen is back. Absolutely love your videos😍

[@chrismcevoy2503]

I love the color of my eyes Elo they’re green and I’m Irish on my father’s side.

[@Maxbeedo2]

I will always love these talks of yours. 36:10 Ah, the burden of memory. It certainly would be nice to not relive every mistake I've ever made over and over in my nightmares, but it's hard to disassociate the lesson from the shame.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

I love the Cape Cod area myself Elo.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

I love my hair you can do anything you want with it.

[@jfdavis86]

Welcome back! 🎉😊

[@chrismcevoy2503]

You have a lovely smile Elo.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

My cousin Maggie is a massage therapist Elo just like you.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Do what you love.

[@carlos4087]

Average? Ok I'll just say it and I don't care if it's creepy. You're hot. You're way above average in cuteness. Super pretty and have an awesome voice. Your smile is so adorable. You remind me of my nerdy therapist lol, smart, kind, "vanilla" maybe, but still unique, cool, likeable and appreciated. God bless you Elo...don't worry about the videos. Do them on your time, we have plenty for when you need your breaks.

[@roneteus]

You've been sorely missed in my ASMR rotation.

[@bradleywollenhaupt7947]

The Alexander technique for sitting let the neck be free I have seen that video several times

[@chrismcevoy2503]

I don’t like that I’m far-sighted in one eye and near-sighted in the other.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Just be yourself.

[@derekbentley-dk9kv]

I was vanilla from day to dark and back.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Everyone does get something Elo like I’ve been told that I have nice hair.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

No one is perfect only God is perfect.

[@neild169]

The only thing we can do as good or better when we are under pressure is eat chocolate, anything else is not worth worrying about as we end up worrying about it over and over. Easy enough said but doing brings out our character and sometimes we dont like that bit but its who we are and its our place in life so embrace it all you can. Big hug from the UK

[@chrismcevoy2503]

It’s what’s on the inside of a person that counts.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

You don’t have to look like a supermodel.

[@benkeating4836]

Hope you're well Elo, missed your videos.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Average isn’t bad.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

I think you have perfect teeth Elo despite having cavities because you can get fillings.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Don’t worry about what everyone else thinks of you.

[@Lunalastrega]

Disclaimer: novella incoming One thing that people seem to have in common is the desire to be someone else. It used to bother me when I would watch a friend or co-worker behave like a different human whenever they would meet someone for the first time. Then I realized that meeting someone new is an opportunity for some to reinvent themselves. If we can convince this new person, this blank relationship canvas, that we are *this* type of person who wears *this* hat, then it is now the truth. Either that, or we just slip into that delusion of being someone else whenever we interact with that person in the future, and that freedom to play a character can be intoxicating. I eventually grew up and realized that I was just as guilty as my friends and co-workers, if not worse in every way. "...be average, be happy." We have trouble accepting that there are *billions* of people on Earth who are completely anonymous to almost everyone outside of their small social and professional circles, and yet they can still find happiness and thrive ("thrive" is a relative term; ok, so is "happiness"). I do not need a star on the Walk of Fame to find fulfillment and purpose in my life. Streamer and Influencer "culture" has convinced us that we can all be famous, but we won't be, and we are slowly figuring that out (I am Jack's incessant plagiarism). Thank you so much for feeling comfy enough to open up about your insecurities! I realize it is natural for us to downplay others' insecurities while tearing ourselves apart, but if you could see my nose and lips🤣. People have called me Quasimodo, Squidward, ET, and more, and that was just in high school 20 years ago. No wonder we all want to be someone else. 🤷As one of the billions of aforementioned anonymous people, my professional recommendation is that you file a lawsuit against whoever sold you the mirrors in your house, because they are faulty and need to be recalled immediately. I appreciate you. -ET

[@chrismcevoy2503]

I think you’re beautiful just the way you are Elo.

[@Dave_Productions_26050]

I like these videos,thanks for doing this.

[@annmariewhelan]

💜💜💜

[@stdew07]

Glad to see you back 😎💙

[@vicklemiss]

Hello Gita 😏Alexander Technique I love it so much for asmr! 😘 so lovely to see your face pop up again Ms Elo, you’re looking really well 💖

[@chrismcevoy2503]

I’ve had cavities Elo I don’t have perfect teeth.

[@foryourhead]

Welcome back!

[@chrismcevoy2503]

There’s nothing wrong with being mediocre.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

You can be successful, but if you’re not happy what’s the point?

[@chrismcevoy2503]

I think you’re a lovely young lady Elo I wouldn’t change a thing.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

You can’t grow a money tree and all of a sudden have a million dollars.

[@TheVyrePlays]

I'm going to put it out there that you're gorgeous (few more pounds more or not, I've always found you gorgeous). I feel ya though, I'm in the same boat. Let's keep working on ourselves, get fitter/stronger, keep being hard on ourselves, but still be grateful for our vanilla attributes. The vanilla parts in life are good... Perfect smile btw, kudos!

[@jorgerizo4897]

sit and be fit

[@Vath121]

Don’t worry, even if you took 6 months off we’ll still be here when you come back.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

I don’t have perfect teeth I’ve had cavities.

[@ZackyYabes]

Hi elo! Happy international women’s day

[@chrismcevoy2503]

I wouldn’t want to become a You Tuber it sounds to difficult to me.

[@nnslg]

My own protip for anyone dealing with putting on a couple of extra pounds is to cut out the sugary drinks! Cutting out soda (and sweet shakes, and alcohols) and replacing it with water (bubbly water even!) for meals and snacks is a lot easier than it sounds. There's a mental block that's a lot harder to get past than the physical one (IMO). Once your brain can get past the "but I want it" factor, your body will thank you.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Money can’t buy happiness.

[@MrNoah84]

Not to be blunt here but you have to learn to love yourself now as you are still young because with time comes aging and you think there’s things now you don’t like? Wait till your nose and ears grow bigger and your lips shrink and eyes get wrinkles around them. Just saying we all can’t stay young and beautiful.

[@chrismcevoy2503]

Don’t worry about what everyone else thinks of you.