Bookbinding Studio Vlog 18 ✦ emotions are hard

This eclipse season is wringing me out! I hope you're all holding up okay. I share my thoughts about moving, and some reflections about entering my 30s. Enjoy the cozy bookbinding footage as usual!
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[@marciaharvey9533]

Resilience is EXHAUSTING! I totally agree. I just turned 30 last October and I've had to do a lot of self reflection and tending to my own life garden. That includes weeding out those that don't serve to help build me up as I've done so many others... I just wanted to say THANK YOU for this beautiful display of true vulnerability. It takes a lot more courage to show your feelings and open your heart than being the "strong" one. I love this.

[@roxanahernandez2077]

Hi. Love how you have been so open to speak about your struggles. I have been going through anxiety for the past two years and I relate to everything you have said. I am glad I am not the only one. I am also turning 30 in two years and I am wishing for the new decade to be better than in my 20s. I wish I can support you more by buying your products but with my mental health I have been only able to work a part time job. Don’t lose hope. You are doing amazing. I enjoy how relaxing and honest these videos are

[@jessicapoemape3067]

I've been binge watching all your vlogs, and I appreciate you being so vulnerable and talking about your emotions. I feel like I have a lot of feelings that I don't know what to do with. I recently had a significant loss, and have been trying to let myself grieve, but I feel like everyone around me has moved on already while I'm still struggling with it. I usually try to cope by creating. My outlet is usually sewing, but you've inspired me to try book binding! I bought some chipboard yesterday, and I'm slowly collecting the other supplies. I look forward to seeing more of your vlogs!

[@gnayfp]

I think one of the most difficult thing I could do, was to forgive myself. I felt like such a failure in my last marriage, I felt like I didn't deserve to be loved. As I grew out of my 20s and into my 30s, I have learned to be selfish in a way where I love myself and I no longer allowed others who didn't value me to have a voice in how I feel about myself. Fast forward almost three years later.. I am in this loving relationship with a man who loves me for who I am. My children see a happier side of me. I get to express myself creatively. I am so proud of you. Proud of how far you have come as well. I am excited you'll be coming to live in my home state. I hope that through your journey of relocating, you continue to flourish in your creativity.

[@bittermelonbindery]

I'm so happy for you! Thank you Foua 💕

[@Mr.Ali_Ryuji]

Hi there, I would look like you to know we all supporting you. I'm also having major depression but what one lesson I learn that I can share with you is love yourself first. Give yourself chance to rejuvenate. I wish people are more open to talk about their depression or anxiety, less people being judgementive about it and also people keep on supporting those who brave enough to love themselves first. Lots of love from me. Btw your content is very nice and soothing it inspire me to try do small business in stationary and also bookbinding.

[@gigis.garden]

I just wanted to say what a lovely video. Your book binding is so inspiring anyway, but you were so honest and open in this vlog. So much of what you said resonated with me and I am 60 yrs old so its taken me a long time. I hope all is good with you now, your more recent videos look like you have come a long way x

[@CobraNemesis09]

So so glad I found this video. I’m barely 30 and I am feeling this a lot. Your style of self care is an ultimate goal for me. To be selfish and to make room for the me I want to come home to so that I can have room for others.

[@jesskneela5473]

Your not alone. I’m coming to terms with how my health has been deteriorating for a few years now. I am finally getting help and I am being forced to take things slow and steady cause my body can only do so much. It’s been a difficult lesson for me but I am hopeful that I’ll enter my 30s with much more grounded confidence.

[@orlanswf]

Hi, Chanel! I loved listening to you talking about your feelings about being almost in your 30s, your sincerity and open-ness really touched me. I aspire to become both a successful bookbinder and someone more aware about my feelings and kind to myself, just like you! I hope your end of 2022 is kind and plentiful to you and your loved ones. A big and strong hug from a loyal brazilian viewer! Much love ❤

[@AB-er9ds]

Hi Chanel, I wish you well in the future endeavors of your health and business. You are keeping an old craft very much alive and keep it up. You rock

[@Reos417]

Sending virtual hugs. Your video touched my heart. I heard a lot of my unspoken words coming from you. I care and appreciate you for sharing. I've just subscribed to your channel. Thanks for showing up and your honesty.

[@limpatcharin]

self-esteem and self love It doesn't make you selfish. I hope you'll be happy as you wish. Life is not easy But I hope you can find a way to create a happy life in your own way.❤️

[@johnp.5841]

It's been a minute since you posted this, I know, but I thought you should know that you're helping other people going through similar things. I clicked on the video for crafting content, but i wound up getting emotional comfort I didn't know I needed. I can't wait to see what you'll create in this next chapter, at least the little break lets me catch up with your story so far

[@M3DU5A]

Awww Chanel! Wish I could give you a hug!

[@Gamarishi]

I can totally relate with the "forgiving yourself part", it is so hard to remember what forgiving means when we talk about ourselves. I hope you can be more "selfish" in your 30s haha Although I don't think that should be considered selfishness. You are the most important person in your life, you are the only person that was there in your birth and will be there in your last breath, the only person that lives every moment in between those, so putting yourself first shouldn't be selfish, that is necessary so you can take care of yourself.

[@anu8202]

Hii, I hope you're doing well. Wish you all the best. Your videos help us a lot too. Wish you lots of happiness!!✨️✨️💜💜

[@jenniferrlee_]

I came across your channel when I was doing bookmaking for a project, and I love your videos! Keen to see more quality content like this ❤️

[@victoriaolofsson7229]

Hi, I just found your videos and find them so calming. Bookbinding is such a wonderful and fascinating craft. My grandpa used to bind books but due to ageing and worsened eye sight he has passed all his supplies down to me and my aunt. I’m curious to know where you learnt the craft? Appreciate your open reflections on life as well, hope your move went well (not watched that video as of writing)

[@arielleyip1572]

This video was so lovely, Chanelly🥰 from the open montage playing in the leaves with Lucy, the outfit changes, the LEASE approval text!!, the vulnerable shares and the crinkling of the paper order packing. So well done. I agree big feelings are hard but you articulate them so gently and beautifully. I'm thrilled for you and this new move of your family and business. All good things. 💫💫💫

[@bittermelonbindery]

Your comment made my day! Thank you ❤️

[@tishepetite4512]

I just found your channel and love your work along with your raw honestly . Just wondering if you make your own paper with the flower petals or do you order it? Good luck with move

[@robinpounds6599]

I love your videos. You are so beautiful. I hope you know how beautiful and talented you are.

[@SciencePotli]

268❤️ Wow! Fantastic work. Great upload friend 💐👍

[@esthermga5553]

Care

[@joanpringle-canning2834]

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[@jahhnice]

I'm a little over half way thru the video and I just wanted to say that it feels like i'm hearing my own words as you speak! So just know you are definitely not alone in what you're feeling ❤️ Thank you so much for being so honest. Hoping LA brings lots of great new beginnings for you and your business! P.S. this is Janice (design freedom hawaii) from IG :)👋🏼

[@Gamarishi]

I can totally relate with the "forgiving yourself part", it is so hard to remember what forgiving means when we talk about ourselves. I hope you can be more "selfish" in your 30s haha Although I don't think that should be considered selfishness. You are the most important person in your life, you are the only person that was there in your birth and will be there in your last breath, the only person that lives every moment in between those, so putting yourself first shouldn't be selfish, that is necessary so you can take care of yourself.