6. Final Critique set up, winter break begins, packing! ⁄ December Daily

[@brendahope_]

Annabelle, I just want you to know that you've influenced me to not be so stressed out about life all the time. The way you try to look at life is very refreshing and honestly so contagious. I used to be so so so so so stressed out from college all the time and watching your vlogs never failed to calm me down. You really changed the way I look at my academic life and I've also been prioritizing my happiness over my achievements in college! I really love you so so much, never stop doing what you do okay :) ! Sending my warmest hug over to you

[@dawnforlife]

Am I the only one swooning over how Tyler always looks at Annabelle so adoringly?

[@cy_ace]

dawn for life We all need to get a guy/girl (cause it’s 2018) to look at us like how Tyler looks at Annabelle TT

[@tennillecarmody7740]

I love seeing parts of your sisters and Tyler’s day in separate little videos, it’s so interesting and a beautiful way to include them in your videos 🥰

[@phatbrocs5020]

I love reading your little messages in the description box. It makes me feel like you're talking to me in person and its always filled with so much sincerity and honesty. Thank you Annabelle & Congrats on your successful showcase! Love you always x

[@Stormaggedonx]

“I’m at the very beginning of everything I make in my life.” I relate to this so much.

[@Blue-me8vm]

huhu love shots with Lilith!! nice to see her artistic progress too!!

[@Sheccid_Matos]

Love this! I’m so glad your finals went well and that you are done! 😄 can’t wait to see the location of your end of the year trip! Love the dress you wore in this video. It looks really good on you. Thank you for sharing with us and for creating this little corner on the internet, as you said. It brings me peace all the kindness here.

[@theviciouscircle777]

I normally don't watch videos, shows or anything while having breakfast, because I feel like too much noise and stimulus it's startling early in the morning and it completely shatters any peace. Your videos, however, have been a haven, a way to insert loveliness and inspiration in my day without losing that sense of calm that I love in the early mornings. I just feel like I'm having breakfast while catching up with a dear friend. I hope you and Tyler have a great time! Many kisses for Prairie 💛

[@hayley9546]

wow, I am in awe of art students. This is amazing! I have no knowledge of anything art related which is part of the reason I love your videos so much. Studying art takes so much dedication, time, and creativity and I'm glad you're able to share it with us :) Enjoy your break Annabelle! I still have one more week of engineering finals and then I will be freeeeee too!!! I CANT WAIT

[@Uiltje9325]

Aaah loved this one - the feeling of wrapping up all of your projects is so relieving and satisfying. I've noticed your videos have had a positive impact on me. The other day I was sitting in the bus to school in the morning (quite grumpy because it was very early) but then I noticed a beautiful view from my window. A group of birds was floating on the surface of a water reservoir, and rays of morning sun made the mist look magical. I looked around in the bus and no one else was looking where I was. It struck me that beautiful things are everywhere, we just don't always notice them. You have taught me to be attentive and grateful for the little things and I truly believe this has made me a happier person. Thank you, Annabelle and Tyler. I wish you an amazing road trip!

[@solkai7575]

14:55 best high five

[@ilse9744]

7:42 this makes me feel so much better! had a harsh crit on my final second year exam project (which honestly sucked! so like it was justified) but i did put in hours upon hours of work, and i did learn a lot, and honestly i am still at the start of my visual life and hearing this from someone whose work i admire made me feel a lot better. i think i (and probably a lot of other visual creators/artist/media manipulators) get so stuck on the idea that more time poured into an idea makes it better by necessity, and when i tally up the hours i put into a project, i expect to see that reflected in the result every time, when that simply cant always hold true. what is true is that the hours you put into several projects makes you better at your work overall, but it's slow going. this thing annabelle says just makes me remember that its worth it. thank you so much

[@thejacobwilcox5277]

Writing this comment with blackened hands from wire sculpting, I’m in the final days of preparing my portfolio for submission and having these daily vlogs has been motivating me to keep at it. I’m excited and scared for the future but taking it one day at a time. I’m suuuper proud of you and seeing how you’ve evolved from first year to now is one of the coolest things after watching you for so long. Sending my love always, wishing you a good break away, you are so hardworking you deserve it! 💕✨

[@jesslu1966]

Hey annabelle, never gonna write something this personal on youtube. But you seriously have changed my life, i was applying a senior high school that specialise in arts, and it still feels like a dream to finally get in, I’m not over-exaggerating but your videos has helped me so much. I watched ur portfolio video first and couldn’t stop watching all ur vlogs. Your life reflects such a raw, sometimes emotional, sometimes simple life that we spend... I always draw when watching ur vlogs, seeing u and Tyler makes me so happy, you guys just seems so connected. Anyway, I just want to say I’m super grateful for your videos, and best wishes after uni !! :) love from Australia.

[@annabellegao]

Lillie LU wow 😭 thank you so much for being here and to take all the time to watch the content I share with you and for this lovely message. It is heart warming to know I was able to bring your life a bit of positivity in which ever way that helped you 💛 it is the cherry on top being here with you all, I get to do what I love and share it, and the fact that it could enrich your life in even the smallest way is...more than I could've asked for :'-) thank you thank you thank you. Best of luck to you too!! Have a lovely rest of your week.

[@jesslu1966]

CatCreature 💓💓💓 I’m speechless, thank you again for bring so much positivity into our lives. 🌞

[@apoliolio4568]

I opened the video, paused it, started reading the description as always and immediately started bawling my eyes out of nowhere. I think you have helped me enormously to acknowledge that I have to be grateful for what I already got. In the next ten minutes, I thought of all the beautiful things in the last week of so. I am grateful to be able to watch your videos. Thank you for helping me through these dark times, and although you don't even know of it, you have helped me so much. No words left but love you.💕

[@tugba3415]

I just woke up and wanted to watch one of your videos to keep company to my breakfast :) And i am blessed to have this new video so early 💕💕 Love you Anabelle I hope you never loose the spirit to make such beatifullllll videos (Otherwise i dont know what i am gonna do while i am eating lonely😅). Have a nice day! .... One of your far away friends 💕

[@zamaspellman3075]

Aww, 🤧This is the sweetest comment I've read in a while

[@tugba3415]

@@zamaspellman3075 💕💕

[@jozixuan7360]

Thank you for your uplifting spirit and always sharing bits of your life. I'm a Chinese art student in NYC so a lot of times I relate to you. I think we all learn a lot from you. To cherish what we have, to look on the bright side. So happy to see that you have such a supportive community and families. Wish you all the best.

[@withakiwiontop]

Yes please a video where you talk about your work, your thoughts about it and your progress, I would love to hear about that! And if they like, I would also love to see Tyler and Lilith showing their work, you are all so talented, creative and inspirational! Much love from Germany, and thank you so much for the dedication you put in your videos, your descripition and editing everytime, I love it so much!

[@sunshine-uv8lg]

hey annabelle, thank you so much for these videos. even your descriptions make me look at the world in a different light, rather than just seeing it as black and white. what Amy Lee really said was true, you are wise beyond your age. lots of love

[@Firefox7770]

Annabelle: *screaming and running across the road* Tyler: “Don’t get run over!!” Made me laugh lmao

[@Justagurl9902]

I loved seeing your sister's work. I also love how close you two are :') I hope you both have a wonderful break, and really take in those moments where you don't have to stress over term papers or studio time

[@augustlunaonline]

3:39 I love it when your sister is featured in the videos!

[@elinevve]

These videos really helped me while I was very sick and in the hospital! I'm in school for science, which I love, but art college has been such a refreshing thing to see through your videos and just the calmness you include in your life and edits. I've been having a lot of health problems both chronic and acute, the worst thing is seeing my brother going through the same thing and fear for his life. We're past the worst right now though. I want to say that I think it's wonderful when you also include parts where you're feeling bad, stressed or really down, but I feel you're like me in that you usually see beauty in things and nature - maybe more than most. Best wishes!

[@miacallistascott5128]

wow! Annabelle, the green silk hanging is absolutely beautiful! i just imagine it hanging in front of a large open window. Gosh I really admire your work

[@hollinikita1850]

I was waiting for this all day, but I'm just happy you did post! Thank you for continuing to share your life with us, motivating and inspiring me and thousands of others. God bless you

[@oliviaross2285]

My dad has been in the hospital of late, leaving me to be home alone a good part of my day. It’s so comforting watching your videos, they keep me company and make it less stressful. Bless you and I hope your break from school is happy!

[@Dances98]

Hi Annabelle, I don't comment much, but I do have to say watching your videos is so soothing and calming seeing your change in your artistic development is so great and seeing how much you've learned is amazing

[@maiam.3327]

I live that you watch Rhiannon too! I've been watching since she was FashionRocksMySocks, so for years, so it's always nice to find someone who's been watching her for just as long! Her videos are so nice and lovely!

[@okdokie350]

So refreshing and nice to see you in such high spirits! To another semester done!

[@jupitired777]

seeing Lilith's work was so amazing, im so glad she decided to share that with us. You both make such beautiful art, it was so wonderful seeing your art presentation, I'm so glad your critique went well!! Your joy is so contagious! I remember your last critique and how stressed you were and how everything ended up okay! I'm so proud of your perseverance and just generally your outlook on life. Thank you for everything that you do and for sharing your family with us. Have a safe road trip Anabelle (and Tyler and whoever is going!) take care of yourselves!! woohoo finals is over! You did it. Sending prairie my love

[@nymieedits1652]

watching your videos always make me go and do my homework, clean my room, eat some dinner. you're the perfect role model for teenagers including me. I'm thankful for the fact that you use so much time and effort on your videos, even making subtitles. I love you so much, Annabelle. I hope you know how much you inspire me every day.

[@candiedvi9698]

been watching you for two years now and you’re a true sunshine! you energize me with every new video! your style is so unique and cozy! LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY HEART

[@LivT04]

Such an important and timely message to live in the moment and not sweat the small stuff. Also pacing yourself during finals or work is key 🔑 congratulations 🎈🍾🎉 on finishing finals 🙌🏼

[@MiaStrikes]

I watch yours and Rhiannon's vlogs back to back before i go to sleep 😅they work so well together and its soooo relaxinggggg

[@hibiscus7232]

Thanks so much Annabelle, for sharing your life and thoughts with us , it means so much to me to be able to have your videos to help de-stress my thoughts and just to be reminded not spend my time worried about things that I don't need to , and just to be able to live life along side you means alot and helps motivate me . 💕

[@emilyemiranda]

im so happy for you annabelle, making it through another semester! your works looked so good, and it's so nice to see all your hard work paid off! artistic ability is so special and i love seeing what people can create; i look forward to hopefully seeing a more in-depth video of your projects from this fall!

[@soxale]

hi i just wanted to say that you've really changed the way i view lots of things in life! i've been so much more happier after i started watching your videos and im so grateful for everything you do. there's so much more to say but i'll keep it short and sweet. thank you so much!

[@munkiebrain]

thank you for putting in the time and effort into your videos. i have always loved how refreshing and relaxing they are. but! if these start to feel like a burden on top of your already-hectic schedule, don’t worry about disappointing us! i’m sure nearly all if not all of us would rather you prioritize yourself and your health and well-being over anything

[@MilleniumSasquatch]

Your creative energy is infectious, love being able to start my day with these vlogs and feeling ready to be busy

[@annabellegao]

CommeTroisPommes ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@isabelwallace703]

congrats on finishing the semester, seeing all your hard work collected together in one room must be so rewarding! enjoy your trip!

[@peppermintdaises]

Congrats on finishing your finals!! All your pieces look so beautiful. Hope you can wind down now and enjoy the rest of the year~

[@channwaugh542]

You work so hard every semester you should be so proud of yourself! You inspire me to keep going and try harder in art school 💛

[@vivienbrinley2016]

yaaay congratulations you did it! the printed robe dress looks SO beautiful i’d love to hear more about your finals work!

[@manomie]

I just love watching your vlog on Sunday, while I'm doing embroidery, it's such a good way to relax ^^ ♥️

[@lilluker527]

That feeling after crit is SUCH a mood. I’m an architecture student so I know a very similar feeling. So happy for you that everything went well and was received well!

[@sunflowermary2]

Yees, Annabelle!! Congratulations on finishing successfully the semester and more importantly on managing effectively your program and stress levels 😁🙂 thank you for taking the time to edit and upload this for us before live! Can’t wait to see what you guys are up to! Sending much love your way! Have fun on your trip and happy holidays!! 🎄🌟💕

[@marielle976]

Annabelle

[@folklores]

it’s storming out rn and this video is just the cherry on top for this cozy night in 🥰

[@Rosemgarcia1995]

Annabelle! So happy you had a stress free finals week (cannot say the same about myself lol) but thank u for reflecting and letting us in on how much of the work and hours you have put into the semester. You helped me recognize I too have spent hours in rehearsals and studying new music almost every day. Glad we made it to the other side! Take care 💖

[@jebaria2527]

Was not feeling very well and your videos always help, thank you for being so amazing and for your beautiful and unique take on life

[@lydiatorres9217]

I really love watching your videos cause you're always so positive and it's interesting to see what other people do during finals. Thank you for making my day.

[@frostedjosieos]

I remember when I first started watching your videos as I ended my senior year of high school and began prepping for college. I thought it was odd how you refer to your art finals as "crit," but now here I am having "juries" the performing art equivalent. Your videos have introduced me to a whole world of student vloggers in the suggested box, most art students, that I love to watch while away at university. Thank you, Annabelle. ☺️

[@jeanmacapinlac9679]

Congrats Annabelle! I felt like I could decompress with you -- my semester just ended too! I recently just got all of my art together in one place after crits as well and it's really nice to see a summation of all of the things you've been working towards all semester. Sooo satisfying to see your work all up on the walls -- I'm proud of ya! Keep up the good work!

[@kellymei.]

Love waking up to your vlogs! Thanks for calming me during the dreadful morning traffic 🥰 congratulations on achieving what you strive for!! Your will is inspiring 💖

[@lilia256]

I don't usually go to bed very late either, even during finals week haha! I'm definitely a morning productive person rather than a night person! Congrats on finishing your semester and your critique! Sidenote: Prairie is the cutest thing I think I could cry, I am in love with her she is so sweet. It's like she's playing fetch with her toy haha! And that purring sequence definitely warmed my heart. It got a little chilly for the past two days, so now that I'm home I get to cuddle with my kitty too :-) Looking forward to tuning in with you later and have a lovely break!

[@victoriachung4484]

came as soon as i saw the notif 💕💕 just was getting ready for bed and this video will be the perfect way to end a stressful day. thank u annabelle for putting so much love into your videos, it really shows! i hope all is well with you, and that u get well rested over the break after ur finals!! ilyy

[@kuroangelchiyoko04]

Hello dear Annabelle, Thank you for being an inspiration and a ray of light to this tired soul of mine. Hopefully, soon, I can be in a better place. 💖

[@Willowmist77]

So happy to see this video tonight! Stressing over college acceptances has left me feeling drained (have only been accepted to/heard from VCUarts and Parsons so far) - your videos always lift me up and bring a little sunlight to my day (or night :-D)

[@charlottewaters4116]

Alexandra Taranto good luck ❤️ i’m from australia waiting for my university offers too! so so stressful, i find out in 4 days

[@StudioPepin]

Alexandra Taranto i’m not from the us s i don t know about vcuarts but even living in france i’ve heard about parsons! It s apretty big school, right? In anh case, congrats!

[@Willowmist77]

@@StudioPepin Merci beaucoup Clémentine! Je suis très enthousiaste à propos de l'université! I hope my French is okay, I haven't studied it in a year or so - but thank you so much!

[@sweetlyluv8603]

Yay!! So happy you were able to finish your semester well~~ I hope you have a lovely time during your trip ❤️

[@carlatoor]

I'm watiching you throw the mouse again and Prairie returning with it and I'm laughing out loud 😂😂😂

[@luciid_soul]

ahh i loved this and i'm so happy that your finals went well !! can't wait for the next vlog and getting to see where you're going, also, prairie never fails to put a smile on my face she's so adorable!! thank you for creating this amazing community and being such a loving and peaceful person, i love your energy. thank you for inspiring me!! much love from me to you, tyler, your sister and prairie 💖

[@sharontan8578]

so much thanks for ur effort in putting in the cc! im currently in a cafe, in an attempt to study but i ended up watching ur video without earphone cuz i forgot it :-( but i can just understand the content with the cc on! so thank you

[@anikae.1528]

I'm so proud of you!!! I'm glad your semester is over and you can finally relax a bit

[@blueash9144]

Im so happy I got to see a sneak peak of what your sister's life is like!! Y'all so cute

[@rebekahrendon1021]

Watching this one my last day of school! Thanks for the inspiration

[@0280-i7j]

i have been binging on your cruise trip videos ever since theyre out like seriously ive watched the series for sooo many timessss!!! so im now so excited for your next trip!!!!! love you annabelle

[@annabellegao]

Angelina Luo !!! Wow when I was having breakfast buns and coffee in this vlog we spent the extra time in the morning watching the series too!! :-D what a coincidence and I love to look back on these memories ❤️❤️❤️

[@0280-i7j]

​@@annabellegao ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️omg hahahah!! that's like the best thing ive heard in a week!! i just got rejected by my first choice college and your videos & reply are just the best remedies EVERRR!!! Thank you sooo much Annabelle!! Lots and lots and lots of love from Shanghai ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@vanealapie]

annabelle's "huhh" at 4:36 was so cute and funny omg

[@Zizzi960]

I really just love your vlogs so much! They‘re so relaxing! ☺️

[@annabellegao]

Jule Catharina Carstensen I'm glad! 😁thank you for being here 💛

[@lei1913]

so lovely to see you vlog every day, means i have something nice n soul soothing to watch every night before bed ❤️ sad you're not selling the crew neck anymore though! i don't even suit yellow but i'd still wear it

[@kateswett959]

Yessss I love watching Rhiannon’s vlogs while I’m weaving too 🤗 very relaxing

[@loishamilt]

I love when you mention Rhiannon cause you guys are my two favourite youtubers 😊❤️

[@moniii1026]

Just finished the last critique! I feel a HUGE weight lifted off of my shoulders. Can’t wait to see my parents ❤️

[@emiliiajayne]

i like that you leave all the natural sound fx in even when the footage is sped up like @ 1:49 it's so satisfying haha :D

[@kaylah.5843]

everything looks so wonderful I’m so happy you have such an amazing support system

[@amipalmstudio]

Good job on your finals! Everything was so cool and beautiful ♡

[@lothely]

Love that your videos are coming in the morning where I live, so I can start day nicely with your vlog 😍

[@annabellegao]

Malgorzata Agata Cymbajew aww 😊 have a wonderful day!!

[@leahbekker946]

congrats on finishing finals! i love seeing all of your hard work come to life and displayed, it's so inspirational to watch :) i stayed up really late finishing one of my finals for tomorrow as well, so it was such a treat seeing you post right after i finished! you're lovely as always, have fun on your trip with tyler! 💕💫

[@Soupszn09]

hi annabelle! hoping the crewneck comes back in stock! much love

[@mariumahmad3355]

I loved seeing ur sister in the vlog too also congrats on the good critique🎊🎉

[@danielanicole4064]

im going through finals right now in college and your videos always make me feel better after a long day or stressful day. Lots of love 💕

[@ellarose3343]

I love Rhiannon too - we live in the same area of the uk - so cool when my fav online people link up!!! X

[@airasakura]

Have a happy breakkkkkk!!! My hardships are just starting 😵 I didn’t go back today as i planned because of my thesis and another big group assignment got in the way. So i decided to just stay here until Saturday and on Sat’s evening, i’ll go back home! Hopefully enough time to pack for Japan (next day)

[@annabellegao]

AIraSakura ah all the luck to you! Sounds like you've got this all under control and ain't gonna it let it bring u down! Sending you positive energy ☺️🌟

[@lillian11213]

You are so adorable! Also u are who I aspire to be when I finish my finals LOL 7 more days! :) thanks for being on this journey with me!

[@peacha]

I had to watch 14:55 again and again! That was such a cute and soft interaction 😭 and a contrast to my dog who is loudly snoring next to me 😂

[@ritatouilles00]

This was really nice and it was good to see what your sister was doing too. Congratulations for the goods critiques 💕

[@sinclaire2689]

I should be reviewing for our exam tomorrow but here I am watching her videos, it's because after a long stressful day of the first day of exams earlier, your videos are calming and refreshing that it makes me feel relaxed and inspired.

[@annabellegao]

😭💛💛💛

[@sinclaire2689]

@@annabellegao 💛

[@jupitired777]

the instrumental at the beginning sounds like Billie eilish's ocean eyes !!!! I love it

[@Twofiftysiix]

Tyler staring at you = 🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍

[@hannahcross2078]

I use a straightener instead of an iron too lmao!!!!

[@Julia-fg6yx]

beautiful as always!!!!! brought me so much peace after a stressful day

[@leapheaoun8626]

Always thankful for Annabelle’s vlog ❤️

[@sarahparks3279]

love love love! starting my day with your vlogs :) so peaceful and uplifting. safe travels

[@dahliasjournal]

so happy finals are over for you!! enjoy your little trip and see you soon 💛

[@99luna66]

i just wanna say i am SO proud of you for getting through this term! congrats, annabelle!!!! :") im really glad the critique and discussions went so well and that youre finally going to get a lot of rest and naps all u waaant. as always, ur pieces are breathtaking!! im looking forward for that in-depth explanation in another video but u rest first ok and also REALLY EXCITED FOR THE ROADTRIP VLOG AAAHH u deserve that, u both worked so hard hihi. plus i squealed when there's lilith clips omg u are both so talented♡ :') as for me, i just finished all of the requirements for finals, last two days of school and im going home in 5 days AAAA really happy, congrats to us!! take care on ur tripppp♡

[@Moon_gooble]

Hey! I go to Ringling college of art + design and we have finals/critiques as well. mine are going well and I am glad I get to come home after and watch you do well on yours

[@aleena9709]

You and Tyler are so adorable I cry

[@priscilla9995]

so much sweetness in this vlog. Congrats on a great critique! :)

[@네..니요]

4:31 my favorite part😂😂❤️❤️

[@juandbooks]

Starting my day with your vlog, my favorite!!!

[@feartayrawrr]

your sister's work is so beautiful!