Can I Finish an ENTIRE Island in 48 Hours?

[@Shelby-lv4jo]

I have over 2150 hours on the same island and it’s still not complete so I cannot emphasize how much I understand you and also could never do this in a million years

[@treacherous-doctor]

Wow, did not expect that ending. Thank you for reminding me that the world is beautiful. Ilysm ❤️❤️❤️

[@MaybeSalem]

thank you for your always lovely words, treacherous 🥺

[@Cinnamoone]

Your unexpected monologue at the end fully broke the floodgates for me... to make a long story short, I've been trying to finish my BA thesis for nearly two years now but just keep getting stuck in the same sucky cycle of anxiety over not making any progress on it, all because I keep getting in my head about not being able to do my chosen subject (that I care deeply about) justice. At this point I'm less than two weeks away from the last possible deadline they were willing to grant me yet another extension for, and I haven't even touched the damn thing since I missed the previous deadline back in the beginning of august. Been trying to drown the anxious part of my brain out by jumping from one media based hyperfixation to the next, ignoring the looming threat of my mental health struggles finally getting me kicked out of uni for good. At some point it became less about the project itself, and more about proving to myself that I was a worthwhile person. That all of these years of hard work haven't all been for nothing. That despite my late diagnosed ADHD that I've yet to really get a handle on, and my life-long struggles with depression, I could still make it through school with decent grades and become the damn good therapist I know I could be, and this thesis would be The Thing that proves it to both myself and the world. Despite the fact I would still need to get my masters, and that nobody cares about your BA-thesis once you're done with uni. One of the mantras that used to get me through many a last minute all-nighter back in high-school was "It doesn't have to be good, it just needs to be," which I must have lost sight of somewhere along the way. Hearing it all spelled out from another person who understands, along with a reminder that ultimately none of this will matter to anyone but me, and that it's okay to just bullshit your way through, felt like just what I needed to hear. I still don't know if I'll manage to finish it before the deadline, but I think I might finally be able to just let go of my unnecessarily high expectations for a little while and give it a shot. Thank you!

[@drovethedrill711]

I'm a year late and you will probably never see this, but here's trying . . . did you pull it off and hit the deadline? Still pursuing therapy higher education or you running in a new direction?

[@popppy113]

nothing matters! play the game how you enjoy it!! i needed to hear that. im currently doing an island where i finished everything except the beaches. i felt like i needed to do the beaches even tho i hate it. im gonna restart now! who cares

[@MaybeSalem]

YES so proud

[@marssbearr]

holy shit salem, you made me sob. i love you so god damn much, i needed to hear this more than anything.. i’m a senior in highschool, about to finish my first semester, and i’ve been so stressed about these standards that i thought i needed to follow because i am my worst critic. thank you so fucking much for this eye opener, i genuinely had my future flash before my eyes and i had a huge grin on my face. god i’m so thankful for you omg /gen 💕

[@MaybeSalem]

being a senior is the WORST, i’m proud of you for getting through it, marz. you’ve got this

[@marssbearr]

@@MaybeSalem SHDHAJDJ IM SCREAMING BC YOU SAW THIS TYSM

[@ketchup2717]

this is a genuine cry for help salem!! but i am also. CHRONICALLY. obsessed with restarting. i might keep this one tho bc i got some of my favs for the first time like… ever!! 😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@evergreenremedy333]

me in the realz

[@Zafaruss]

I was not expecting a reality check at the end of this

[@noirlux5609]

This was just a absolute joy to watch, thank you.

[@MaybeSalem]

so glad you enjoyed it noir, thank you

[@lizdee3243]

Hey "Happiness is your god and recklessness is your prayer and you Better Fucking Pray" is so fucking raw I think I would have burst into tears if I hadn't already cried nine times today thank you Salem for my idiot life

[@PerrisN]

WHEW. Needed that ending SO badly. I am so thankful to have come across you. The way you speak is like we are going through the same thing ❤️

[@popppy113]

❤❤🌈 love the little message at the end. Salem is so sweet 😭

[@fisheggsalad7014]

I wasn’t expecting the end rant but thank you for it

[@daysiee]

holy shit i was not expecting to sob all of my tears at the end of this video ,, thank you so much salem , me and others really needed to hear those words for a long time. even the littlest " but im proud of you " lines you give every now and then can make me teary eyed so u can imagine the feeling i got from this one . i love u sososo much and thank you for all you do and the very powerful words you give out

[@MaybeSalem]

daysiee, i’m so proud of you and so thankful for your kind words

[@sarahnorrie6468]

Came for the fun animal crossing, stayed for the TED talk

[@noirlux5609]

And I definitely needed to hear that message at the end, thanks again for being you.

[@stefunnylim]

the ending 😭😭😭 esp. the part about holding yourself to imaginary standards 😭😭😭 beautifully spoken salem

[@LoafCrossing]

I actually wanted to start posing on this account and the ending you gave us legitimately helped me realize that just because I said I would start posting and then didnt end up doing that as consistently as I wanted to doesnt mean I cant keep posting every once in a while, everyday or even none at all. Thank you because I have been FIGHTING myself to play the game even when I dont want to. The only reason I made my channel is because I want to learn how to edit videos and because I love Animal Crossing. Two Birds. One Stone. Thanks again. I think Ill start dealing with my bullshit now :D I'm Gonna go play Pokemon Violet.

[@MaybeSalem]

any posting is great posting, you’re doing amazing!

[@keylarrah]

Thank you so much for that reminder. ❤

[@DashiGurl]

wait Salem I’ll cry wtf that was a beautiful and inspiring ending

[@bobababy21]

Did not expect the therapy session at the end, but it was so good to hear ♡

[@atariischaotic]

I have never finished an island so your doing better then me! It looks amazing Salem

[@lukcii]

it is almost 5am and i am legitimately tearing up over the ending .. thank you so much because that was exactly what i needed to hear

[@lukcii]

i am not going to traumadump in a youtube comments section but just . in general recently ive been really struggling with what i want to do with my life and this was just comforting to hear? so thank you again . now i need to actually get some sleep before i explode

[@MaybeSalem]

🥺 i’m so glad you for something out of this video, proud of you always

[@TessBre]

honestly had a little cry at the end - thank you!!

[@jjayn]

ngl i really needed to hear that ending ty

[@julib0050]

I like restarting a lot especially since my current island has the worst native flower in my opinion, a small peninsula, and a short dock. While I’m happy with everything else I also enjoy trying to hunt for the perfect starter island.

[@grimfaery1248]

i really loved this vid salem

[@KatieeGloria]

Your a while vibe and im here for it!!

[@AkiAkumu]

Not me watching this while I’m at work and wish I could have this motivation 😂❤

[@vladimirlara3660]

i just wanna say you did really good you should congratulate yourself i wouldnt be able to something like this i gave up weeks or even months ago with the villagers ive gotten i couldnt handle it anymore haha

[@Frogcs]

Incredible character growth, such a slap in the face to wake the f up. :)

[@vladimirlara3660]

i liked that ending of the video very inspiring and nice

[@legendoflizzie4849]

salem in their ro ramdin era ?! i appreciate this video so much (and the builds you did!! they look so good!). i’ve been struggling so much with this loss of expectations in all areas of my life to the point where i cant even relax with video games out of fear i’ll fuck them up too. it’s a horrible feeling. but, if it means anything at all, your videos have been one of my few safe places recently and i cannot begin to thank you enough for that. you are genuinely one of my favorite creators on this website, regardless of what type of content you create. please take care of yourself!! also i love the send this to your friends so they get video essayed image. i did in fact send it to my friends and they were soooo video essayed i got them so good

[@MaybeSalem]

lizzie, i’m so sorry you’ve been through that lately and i am rooting for you with my whole heart

[@ClintBNeff]

One of the many reasons why we love you! 🖤

[@Zafaruss]

Y’know ur right I actually am a rich uncle kid, but because I’m gay and autistic they invite my siblings to many vacations to Cabo but yeah I don’t even have a passport

[@jell1480]

i love this ily also i found most of the same codes for my witchcore island so this is amazing (pls go sleep) and very good inspo for my island very thank you also how is pokemon violet so far???? i love it im finally deciding to complete the pokedex of a game

[@jell1480]

beautiful message ty

[@MaybeSalem]

i’ve loved violet so far ❤️

[@KILLIX103]

idk why but i love a Animal crossing new Horizons you tuber that cuss. it makes it more fun and funny to see.

[@DashiGurl]

I literally said I was going to save this video for my plane ride in a few days but i am a salem video junkie and couldn’t wait

[@MaybeSalem]

ashlyn ILY

[@helena_dominguezz]

I love this video!!❣️ Btw, which tresure islands do you use??😊

[@MaybeSalem]

i usually use islands from twitch!

[@helena_dominguezz]

@@MaybeSalem okayy thank you!!

[@everlyyyyyy]

wow the end absolutely ruined me i love you so much salem

[@boocrimson7720]

Salem mood on the inability to commit to a design. I can design from imagination a little bit without pinterest and I do enjoy designing (I use pinterest and google for patterns though), but I get my inspiration from island tours and then go "ooh there's a fun idea" then start and do genuinely design from my own brain till I have like 2 fleshed out well designed areas and then I abandon it cause low mental energy it's too much work I run out of ideas and then my island turns into flower hell for the billionth time and then i just wanna reset 😔 This is why I currently have a really great entrance to a magic like kingdom academy thing and a great pirate dock where red is and then some bs at the campsite some half designed houses and then burned out massively and it sits unfinished as I play Violet and debate resetting my second island cause I don't wanna lose the progress on this one but also am sick of this one, and the mania over a new idea is a really big problem for me too.

[@boocrimson7720]

well that and I ground my way through Twisted Wonderland and Pocket Camp to ignore ACNH and am sitting pretty at level 66 with lv 62 characters cause I can run Twisted in the background at work but not animal crossing and that is also why my pocket camp (at the detriment of my wallet) looks WAY better than my acnh islands

[@boocrimson7720]

Also that ending was something I really needed today

[@jarajelly]

I clicked FRANTICALLY I LOVE U

[@DetectIQsmarter]

i think i am in love with you!!!, thank you for sharing your thoughts and your opinions your sweet!!! "pice of mind is having fun with your time and you!!!."

[@lizabee484]

Oh no. My heart. Oh no. :’)

[@becplayz]

*makes my brain go weewoo* you are a delight my dear🥰 I too am a constant restarter and I am trying to finish a challenge island and it is doing my fucking head in 😵 btw you were robbed on LCS! So sad you got voted out 😢

[@MaybeSalem]

🥺 thank you so much bec!

[@FlowerItzel18]

i mean coke is pretty expensive so i think it’s cheaper to take adderall 🤷🏻‍♀️😬

[@PWNDON]

8:38 no because its winter and its snowing and its 11 degrees F and id freeze to death and also im tired and i want to be in my bed

[@perlamedrano3637]

Why is the audio so low :(