Brain Log S2 Ep10 - Dear Callie

[@jhousevlogs]

I hope a lot of 16 year olds are watching! So sincere and authentic. Most important, it looks like you are currently living by the great advice you gave!

[@thejessicataylor]

This has to be my favorite brain log so far... Thank you for sharing another heartfelt video. It had great advice for not only your younger self, but to your viewers as well. Love Zac longboarding in some of the clips. 5:09 was some epic moonwalking.

[@TimothyWallace1953]

TiffVlogs this vlog has been TIFFANATED!!! POW!!!

[@somethingdifferent2024]

I've just watched this video twice now and as weird as it sounds, I needed to hear a lot of the stuff you told your 16 year old self in this video. You have an amazing way with words and I want to thank you for sharing this part of yourself with us. I made my own "Dear Me" video. Watching yours made me even more proud of everything I told my 13 year old self. And I loved the little behind the scenes clip you showed at the end of this video.

[@devotedbeautysalon]

I love you so much, sister! I'm proud of you.

[@CallieCrofts]

Candice Crofts I love you too

[@TimothyWallace1953]

I love the whole stinkin' Crofts Family.

[@blushingb0nes]

I love these Brain Logs! I just recently bought one of your band tees and I've literally been living in it.. Thanks for giving people a way to feel understood through your music and stories and just being you. Thank you, Callie. -Fisher

[@emmlaafm]

As a 24 almost 25 year old this was much needed this morning. I was talking to a friend last night about how they ( not sure who they are but) tell you in your 20's you need to build a base, know where you are going, start a family.... make a life... but then they also say you need to travel in your 20's experience life, make mistakes so your 30's can run smoothly as you have learned from your past. How the heck am I suppose to do all of that, build a base and make mistakes, get a career and live to the fullest, there doesn't seem enough time. watching this it made me think " actually screw them, i'll live how I want to live and stop comparing my life and progress to others in my age group" Love your videos :) x

[@Dilara_____]

You are a beautiful human being, Miss Callie. I loved this video and your thoughts so much. The way you live inspires me: music, art, poetry, always learning and growing, always searching, and loving/enjoying (or at least trying to) everything you do. Thank you for sharing your wise thoughts with us. :)

[@PixieAntix]

Great advice Callie. This is my favorite dear me video I've seen. Most are so general. It was wonderful to see you get personal

[@madi32]

This was so beautiful I cried a little. Also, so important. And I don't want to leave without saying that I absolutely adore your hair. And well, your personality.

[@Amelapa]

Love Love Love this Callie!!! To see that beautiful smile at the end is what it is all about.

[@LivingLife233]

Best Dear Me I have seen so far! You are so open and honest, and the way you show your imperfections is the thing that does make you, if not perfect, then at least a great role model! I'm so glad you are in my life, even if it's only through youtube

[@morganscott8879]

Absolutely loved this video. You are so original in everything you do.

[@rrmarble281]

I REALLY needed this. Thank you.

[@applesix6970]

Hey Callie, I don't like admitting this but I'm 48 , which makes me old enough to be your father. And from that point of view, I think you're amazing, beautiful, kind, caring, thoughtful, talented, and prolly just fun to be around. You've got life figured out now keep enjoying it. And if My Fair Fiend is close enough to me, I'll bring my girls (17/14), whom I love very much, cause your music ROCKS!! and you're inspirational, ty

[@CallieCrofts]

Apple six Thank you so so much! Hopefully we will be near you :). You don't have to tell me where you're at here if you don't want, but be sure to suggest your city in our tour poll on our FB page if you haven't! I'd love to meet the lot of you.

[@TimothyWallace1953]

Yo Apple... what's wrong with having a pile of years saved up? It beats the alternative. :-)

[@RedSkunkVideoProductions]

Without a doubt, the best video you have ever made !!!!! I love it !!!!

[@MissPeaG]

I really enjoyed this. Your honestly is like wrapping myself in a fury blanket. It's comforting. Thanks for sharing x

[@Misunderstood301]

Wow, Callie this entire brain log was amazing but honestly the last bit was the most inspiring to me. I wish I would've understood this sooner. It's something I also need remind myself that just because no one 'seems' to understand you, that doesn't mean no one (as in family or friends) cares...

[@CallieCrofts]

Marisa Uballe Yes, I felt totally misunderstood and locked myself away to write poetry on my bedroom walls, such angst haha. But now I realize that I can get so much comfort and love from my family and loved ones without a care as to whether or not they understand my choices.

[@Bobobottle2]

This is such a beautiful inspiring video! I love the advise as well as the video it's self, it's very creative, and different to the other Dear Me videos I've seen! I also can't wait for the new album, since I never get tired of the first one!

[@chocolatelover1097]

This is my absolute favourite of the brain logs. Absolutely beautiful. I love it

[@TheAmyAj]

wow, i needed this, i like this, thank you. :)

[@monical8511]

Loved this, thanks for taking the time to make this. Great to hear from you! Best of luck with the album!

[@CUTIEFROMSOMD]

PLEASE DONT STOP THE BRAIN LOGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :( I LOVE THEM!!!!

[@TimothyWallace1953]

If I had to choose ... MUSIC it is.

[@gogreennn]

This is amazing!! Thanks for sharing and thanks for being you.

[@ItsBrittanyyBeach]

This was awesome to watch, Callie! Great advice!

[@natashawei9797]

Love how natural this video was! Love from Malaysia! :)

[@imkluu]

This is a very good video. You have made many very good videos. To my memory all of them are good. I really like the way you express yourself with words and the images you put in the video are very nicely fitting to what yoa re saying. Nicely done.

[@jill8023]

You are extremely well spoken. This video was really enjoyable to watch!

[@ailishferrick1444]

Is it bad that made me cry? It was amazing, keep doing what your doing ❤️

[@mgaspesie]

BAM! loved it #beyourself! this is a raw window into your life and your brain. TY for sharing so candidly xxx

[@Lyssykins]

Tearsssss

[@luemoonba]

Loved this. Thank you for sharing.

[@MsColleentheQueen]

Omgoodness I LOVED this video, thank-you it was truly helpful.

[@nickformo]

this is amazingly beautiful

[@APrudence]

Hell yes, Callie! Perfect season finale :)

[@BefuddledKim]

Love you, Callie!

[@CVan-hh1sg]

And I think you're one of the most perfectly IMPERFECT role model out there on youtube and I hope young people who feel this way (in this video) really take advice from this video because it's really important. I know there are so many other people on youtube (young ladies like you) who don't really use their voice to their full potential and that makes me sad. Stay awesome!

[@carladaisybee1983]

Love this! I'm not 16...or even close to it lol but I soooooo needed to hear this! Thank you!!

[@Lizzie.lizzy.lizz.]

The best video I have watched today!

[@danrob1984]

keep them Brain Log coming!

[@Evalynn]

Best one yet!

[@mrbakerskatz]

16 was a difficult age, Take Care and God Bless !! good luck with your creativeness .

[@luemoonba]

OK this is the second time Ive watched this. Wish I had seen it when I was sixteen. Thank you

[@melclose746]

I bet your mother is sooo proud of you Callie!!

[@yopyopo]

Beautiful Brain Log. I'm going to miss these but I'm excited for new MyFairFiend music :)

[@chefjanet2k]

Really nice vlog, Callie!! Thank you.

[@SarahMicallefMuscat]

Hey Callie!! I have decided to just go for it!! I managed to get a decent role in the first ever Maltese soap opera, that should get me SOME exposure! In the meantime I got chosen to sing in a festival outside my borders :) so I'm going to Sicily for a few days JUST to sing!! Currently juggling school-full-time, work-full-time, singing, acting, youtube, writing .....it is hard work....but HEY I have to work as hard as I can to achieve my goals.....I am saving up as much as I can so when I have enough money I can go to England and maybe start my career from there.....but I still have much to wait to jump waters! You ARE a role model Callie, don't forget that, at least you are to me!

[@CallieCrofts]

Sarah Micallef Muscat Good luck my dear! It is so worth the struggle :)

[@SarahMicallefMuscat]

[@itsmelc9182]

If you were anything like me at 16, you would have thought you knew more than your future self. Lol

[@TimothyWallace1953]

... and so on and so on and so on ...

[@danielsimpson223]

Loved this video!! It's so artistic and honest. I could really relate to the part about making music. Music has always been my dream. I just finished my Master's degree and am working to become a teacher and the question everyone asks me is "What are you gonna do when you're done?" My first thought always is music, but I give the usual talk about finding a job and moving on with life. I think the reason I don't go after that dream is because I'm a bit afraid of the uncertainty that comes with it. Wow!! I got a little honest with this comment. 😃 Anyway, keep it up. Your music is so inspiring because it feels so honest.

[@AnnaRogov]

Beautiful Callie!!

[@SinghWingh]

really important for me to hear :) thanks!

[@imabee2010]

I`m glad that you are still here I have followed you from the shaytard.

[@LittleHippieBigCity]

The things you said about speaking out at church I really relate to.

[@nanaimogirl2000]

Girl you have lived! You are amazing, smart and beautiful inside And out!

[@Mamacpj]

That was AWESOME!

[@MarisiaBonnema1969]

love this

[@shirleyjohnson7779]

Hi Callie! I love your video's! I think you are a A-M-A-Z-I-N-G singer!!!!!!!!!! Stay awesome Callie!

[@blynnhaas]

I wish I could have told myself the same things. at times i feel trapped in religion and caught up in what people think or expect of me. Even in my marriage at times I feel ashamed of desires or thoughts that i may have. Thank you for this. if nothing else to help me realize I am not alone

[@CallieCrofts]

Bonnie Haas I've felt the same way for many years. It is so hard to make change, but it is so rewarding in the end if you're true to yourself :)

[@sophiebertranddure3964]

You are amazing

[@mooshime]

beautiful!

[@TheBubblypumpkin]

It is sad, unfair and indeed sinful when someone who has that much power gives false information to the youth. thank you for this talk Callie. It is nice to know I wasn't the only dealing with a some what odd church education.... if only there was time travel...

[@melissadelaney5871]

Love it! You are such a beautiful smart person! I'm 30and I still think a lot of this is valid

[@Losilosloco]

Once again, another lovely video :) I think that this #DearMe campaign is amazing! At least you are honest, and that's becoming scarce these days. Thank you for being you Callie!

[@realizenreality]

Wow Loved this! Callie you should get into acting or voice acting! You are awesome :D

[@Silverpsycho78]

Wonderful video, Callie. Well said and well done. :0)

[@JackFlanders]

I enjoyed it!

[@funawesomefamily]

Interesting combination of words and images. Thanks again for sharing your deepest thoughts. What is interesting about wishing we didn't make the mistakes we've made is that our opinions are formed by ALL of our life experiences. If our younger self followed our advice would that younger self grow to have differing opinions than we have now? Say you did stand up and confront your YW leader would that have empowered you to start a very rebellious chain reaction? Would your younger more naive self confuse that empowering feeling and decide to make more damaging choices?

[@CallieCrofts]

FunAwesome! Indeed! If I literally had a time portal suddenly open up to my teenage self, I wouldn't go near it for fear of screwing up the wonderful life that I am now in. This was a really fun hypothetical conversation though, and a pretty therapeutic chance to reflect.

[@imkluu]

***** I have the same belief in changing the past .Tho I have made mistakes and have a few regrets I would faer that in attempting to fix or avoid the things of the past I would destroy the life I have had which has been a pretty good one over all. I would not like to have lost those things that shaped me in to what I am today even if some of them are bitter memories or shameful mistakes on my part. I wouldn't mind manipulating the time stream a bit to have some more money, tho. What were last weeks winning lottery numbers, again?

[@TimothyWallace1953]

This I now know. Everything I've done, or not done, put me here now. I love where I am, so it all worked out. My only regret... having not been a good person to everyone I met. For that, I forgive, and will always ask to be forgiven.

[@pokkets9284]

This was so beautiful. I want to make the dear me video but now I don't think mine would be anywhere near as beautiful.

[@CallieCrofts]

pokkets Make it! It was a nice experience of reflection :)

[@pokkets9284]

thank you callie, you're such a great inspiration!!

[@hope7244]

i love this song. So beautiful :)

[@Nowehi305]

I love this video

[@IHatchetJack]

I don't often find myself so impacted by a strangers story, yet I feel an uncomfortable connection to the deeply personal events you have shared with your viewers. As a man, my experiences growing up were different yet all too similar. Whew, you stirred up some things I have not thought about in a very long time. I think most churches have a person whose job is to tell the kids how bad they are, or how bad they're going to be. Such mental damage...ah well. - I guess I'm late to this video but I wanted to say that your intelligent creativity is highly appreciated by your audience. Looking forward to future projects!

[@chubbyjetski]

Fantastic!

[@CirquedJoy]

I almost cried

[@joelee4119]

Callie you are beautiful, and this was amazing!!!

[@kippersmiles3025]

thats some serious poetry shiznip

[@RannydeVries]

Jay! Good to hear from you again! Don't leave us hanging to long....... I love the long hair btw!

[@CallieCrofts]

Ranny de Vries Wait...Jay? haha

[@RannydeVries]

***** It's like hooray? :P

[@RannydeVries]

Ranny de Vries I'm used to speaking dutch... You don't wanna know what that sounds like ;)

[@RannydeVries]

Ranny de Vries just happy you posted a vid again.

[@CallieCrofts]

Ranny de Vries Oh haha :) Thanks!

[@beefyoso]

Those IKEA towels are awesome, ain't they

[@solafilms]

***** Every time you upload something, its just a mere coincidence that it resonates with something that I've been through or currently going through. And its not just on here, that goes for MFF songs and videos as well. What you're doing always inspires me to do better with my videos, and to keep at it. I hope I get to finally meet you guys not if, but when you come down to California for your guys tour! ;) Love you guys, -ohmiggi

[@mssky69]

LoveD it!

[@nonaksa87]

welcome back

[@aleecemcleod3733]

I miss brain logs Callie

[@TimothyWallace1953]

... and one more thing (yeah right). This is what I remember of that wondrous time of life called Puberty. I can only speak from my own experience, as my study of anatomy and physiology taught me... the "Great Hormonal Flood" affects each of us differently. My female counterparts could have dressed in flannel long johns, heavy work boots, an ankle length high neck dress of burlap, and shaved their heads. It would have made no difference to my fevered brain. I understand "modesty." Back in the day, if a girl allowed her bra strap to show, it was a scandal (not exaggerating). The only place we saw "anything" was at the beach or the pool. To this day, the aroma of tanning lotion brings back fond memories. The "Modesty Pendulum" has swung far in the other direction, I don't think it's all been for the better. Freedom is what it is, I prefer it over the alternative.

[@CallieCrofts]

Timothy Wallace I'm so happy not to be a woman in my prime living during that time period. Makes me feel gross to think about it. They had to be strong women I'm sure.

[@TimothyWallace1953]

***** Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins, Roberta Flack, Cass Elliot, Joan Baez, Linda Ronstadt, you would fit right in Callie Ann Crofts. You do for me.

[@sunnyblonde93]

love love love

[@sweepit]

Nice work Callie;)

[@jackdominey2863]

Where is your song rendition of "Fools Rush In"?

[@NeccoWecco]

Beautiful :)

[@CVan-hh1sg]

Aw. I understand you. Because I was young you! :)

[@CJUphoria]

You have to be one of the smartest, most talented and gorgeous (sexiest) woman on KZbin (and on Earth) and why I will always support all your endeavors.

[@CallieCrofts]

CJUphoria Awww, thank you so much!

[@SilasLives1]

I like it. Interesting person you are.

[@sample.text.]

You Mormons are bonkers. Shame we couldn't continue this conversation Callie.

[@mrbakerskatz]

I'll bet that would be like breakfast with your abuser,

[@coldwar45]

Callie isn't Mormon I believe... I mean it's her background, but I don't think she claims the religion anymore.

[@TimothyWallace1953]

I don't find Mormons "bonkers" at all ... but I'm Catholic, so there's that. :-)

[@coldwar45]

All religions are bonkers, but that's just my opinion.

[@TimothyWallace1953]

coldwar45 opinions... we all have them... lots of them. :-)

[@TaylorLeighA]

Wow beautiful ...

[@kaleyk2917]

Awesome

[@MikeHarrison3266]

Had a picture in my mind of you in church telling off those narrow minded folks. I was close by clapping loudly.

[@TimothyWallace1953]

The Stand ANONYMOUS I have a question ANONYMOUS, and I promise it's genuine. I'm not trying to be contrary. Why is "Traditional" narrow-minded, and "Nontraditional" open-minded? Isn't "Traditional" dependent on your personal experiences? At what point does what you embrace become your "Traditional," as opposed to "Nontraditional" to someone else? Is something "older" automatically inferior to something "newer?" What if the "newer" to you is "older" to me?

[@MikeHarrison3266]

Timothy Wallace Hi Tim, I do not see how traditional could be narrow minded as a condition. It may be suggested that some traditions that appear to disable thought could be narrow minded, for example doing something one way because of tradition although there is a better way that is not considered may be narrow minded. I feel this is a case by case situation. Is tradition a personal thing at all or would that just be habit?. I am in the habit of doing it this way. New is certainly not better by default, and older can be without doubt superior.

[@TimothyWallace1953]

The Stand ANONYMOUS to love and forgive those who hate and do you harm is still "Nontraditional," even to most who profess to believe it. That, to me, is the greatest of human struggles.

[@Birchwoodfb]

Callie um wow you're gorgeous. dem legs girl

[@CallieCrofts]

Liam Lafferty Haha, thanks!

[@mackenziebrb]

You are so beautiful and inspiring! I love your music, and I really do mean it.❤️ Are you going to vidcon this year? If so it would be wonderful if I could meet you!😊 (btw, I'm 13... random fact)

[@CallieCrofts]

mackenziebrb I'll be around vidcon without a ticket lol ;)

[@spongebobfan77]

Where did you get your leggings?

[@kalliejade5675]

My names kallie with a k instead of a c

[@TimothyWallace1953]

OK... here goes... If grownups hadn't been involved, I would have gotten married at 17 (she was 16). The "Now" me can clearly understand that would have been a BIG MISTAKE! I still know her, and we are not compatible. However... you could have put a gun to my head then, and told me you would pull the trigger if I got married. I would have got married.

[@TimothyWallace1953]

S-E-X!!! (BLUSH) Oh, I'm no longer embarrassed by the subject, I'm embarrassed by my 16-year-old me. Yes... I "DID IT" then, I did not abstain. Looking back, I have no idea how I had a clue of what to do. I'm not talking techniques, I'm talking basics. I was 14, and didn't know anything about female anatomy and physiology. She was 16, at least she knew where it all fit. I remember every detail to this day.

[@TimothyWallace1953]

DO NOT get your sex education from magazines, especially Playboy. This I was told by a ninth grader in the boys locker room, I was a seventh grader. I believed every word, I mean... he was a ninth grader. If a girl swallows an aspirin with 7-Up just before sex, she can't get pregnant. It had to be 7-Up, and had to be right before, not after.

[@TimothyWallace1953]

What do I now know? First, the 7-Up deal isn't true. The secret to great sex is ... LOVE! That's the "one thing" Curly was talking about, being in love FIRST! I'm Catholic (I sinned all over the place) so what do I recommend. Fall in love... be SURE it isn't more lust than love. Get to know each other FIRST. Be absolutely sure the love is eternal (I told you I was Catholic). Get married in Church, it has nothing to do with "government." Learn SEX together. My wife and I were medically trained, so the anatomy and physiology was good to go. Everyone is different. There is no "one size fits all" in sex. Now you can read the sex books, but not Playboy.

[@TimothyWallace1953]

If your "own" idea is to consume alcohol and drive a car ... please listen to the negative advise. We lost our sister Cindy to a drunk driver. Not all negative advise is bad advise.

[@TimothyWallace1953]

I could go on and on... I'll take a nap now.

[@Izzy-lo5ss]

Aren't you colettes's sister

[@Billythebassist]

You are hotter than hells fire.... : )

[@brainpreservation101]

maybe your body is telling you that you need to be having a bunch of kids...

[@TimothyWallace1953]

Here's a blast from the past if there ever was one. :-) #SubjectDoneToDeath