cold brew & tattoos & the hunt for a day job

[@bethw3573]

"I would love to be a booktuber" LOOK AT YOU GOOOOO live those dreams bb

[@roxxxam7606]

"I would love to be a booktuber" oh honey you've got a big storm comin'

[@kimboisvert322]

i was sitting here tonight just styling my hair, drinking a beer, and watching your video and it hit me that i've followed you for 10+ years and seen you through so many different phases of life. from cheezpufffz/fiveyoungergirls/ftfk to college to moving outside the u.s. and beginning to learn dutch to even when you first got howie. i was seriously in middle school and now i'm 24 just wondering how that could be. i'm so thankful you still post. your videos have always been a light throughout my life and it always feels like catching up with an old friend. your howie tattoo is dope as hell and looks JUST like him, it blew my mind. i lost my cat in 2018 and i had her a long, long time so my heart hurt so bad for you when you shared the news. i'm so glad you'll always have a piece of him. plus a major congrats on the job, ally :) you've achieved so much in your dutch journey and it's inspiring af. really though, thanks for always being there throughout the years. so proud of how far you've come and where you'll go next

[@sunflowerpunx5085]

Your Howie memorial piece is so lovely. Thank you for always being candid with us, it’s absolutely beautiful to see your personal/mental health growth journey. Keep growing and keep sharing it’s made quarantine so much happier.

[@mgould214]

i RARELY comment on youtube videos but I just wanted to pop in to say CONGRATS ON GETTING THE JOB! That’s so flipping awesome and I’m so happy for you! Learning a new language, taking care of mental health, getting a job, and simply just trying to navigate life is hard so great job on all these accomplishments! You should be proud

[@allisonpaiges]

this is so thoughtful - thank you so much! 💛

[@rainuhface09]

Oh that howie tat 😢 happy for you 💗

[@Notesofcitrus]

oh my god after watching your dutch journey on here my eyes and nose did the lil spicy cry thing at 11:45! as a viewer I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! edit: watching the vid as i write this comment and OH MY GOD CONGRATS ON THE JOB!!!!!!! it's not JUST a grocery store job, it's a big ass success and as someone currently on ~the job hunt~ it's really reassuring to watch someone else's journey and hard work!!! (sorry for all the exclamation points!!!!!!)

[@allisonpaiges]

no way!!! thank you so much for the exclamation points!!!!!

[@LexiJG]

What an uplifting video!! I’m sorry for your loss but I am so happy for everything you are gaining in your life 💕

[@musicloveraar]

This made me feel a little not so alone. I'm so glad to hear from you. I love your little plants and how positive you are. Depression is killing me lately.

[@allisonpaiges]

all my love and strength to you friend 💛 one day at a time you got this 🌻

[@carolinethomas9872]

You look so happy , I needed this positivity today, thank you ❤️ Congrats on your job !

[@lindseyobos1901]

This is the wholesome content I’m looking for

[@isabelaferraznunes8828]

I adore you so much! I started watching your videos today and I'm already addicted. You are such a funny and loveable human being!! Please keep up the good work!!

[@Hermitandpiglet]

your videos always, ALWAYS motivate me and inspire me to take care of myself. they’re always a reminder to not beat myself up so much. thank you 💕

[@LucasEY]

omg this whole video was so cute/uplifting, congrats on the jobbbb!!! Also definitely concur re: Lyman. My favourites are Judy, Bangle, and Ribbot. Would love to see more of your animal crossing island if that's something you'd be interested in sharing!

[@allisonpaiges]

i would love to share! i think it’s a bit tricky to record from a switch though no? i’ll have to look into it. 💛 thank you!!! love your friends

[@marievolcko5489]

Congrats on the job!!! :) feeling inspired by your painting, cooking, and reading too!! And your tattoos are so awesome!

[@alexpittman6914]

Your videos make my heart so happy ☺️

[@jennadunn2338]

The howie and snail tattoos are amazing!! The detail! ❤️Great editing and wholesome content. I look forward to your book video 😍xxx

[@AnnaIPlayPretend]

I loved this video, you seemed so happy and positive and seeing you speak dutch so well is so inspiring! Such a loving wholesome video, thank you for sharing you life with us 💖

[@BeautywithMichelle]

Loved this video! Yes, please make a skincare routine video! Your skin is glowing!

[@jennadunn2338]

You should be super proud of yourself for the interviews ❤️😍❤️

[@chloegreen1946]

Congrats on your new-found employment! I truly hope everything works out for you, thank you for sharing your positivity!! ♥

[@josiet7315]

congratulations on the job that is huge!! you seem so healthy and happy it's so good to see! also where are your interview trousers from? they are so cute

[@jennadunn2338]

I've just ordered the first book of the pendragon series. Looking forward to it arriving 😁

[@allisonpaiges]

oh my gosh! let’s talk about it. i’ve been reading this series since i was a kid and have never met anyone else who read it. i’m obsessed.

[@jennadunn2338]

@@allisonpaiges we will definitely talk about it! I've been curious to read them from many years of seeing you read them. I'm reading another book at the moment but when I get/start that one I'll tell you 😁❤️

[@crunkxbella]

Congrats on everything!! It warms my heart and brings me such a deep sense of nostalgia to hear that you and Deidre are still close ❤️ I remember watching your ftfk videos and thinking to myself “damn I should read more like Ally” and I just think it’s wonderful that on top of all your accomplishments you are creating small goals for yourself like pursuing the things that make you happy :)) stay safe!! Can’t wait for the next vlog

[@itsmarissa12345]

Your Howie tat is beautiful ❤️ Also, CONGRATS on the job!!!! So happy for you!

[@cc6789]

I’m so sorry to hear about your kitty. ❤️ the tattoo looks amazing! Hope you and your loved ones have been able to stay safe during this time. ❤️ also loving the ac music lol. My best friends in ACNH are lobo, biff, and melba. They are my babies 😭

[@allisonpaiges]

thank you ❤️ i hope you and everyone you love is safe as well. oh my gosh melba!!! she is so cute i’d love to have her on my island. i was searching for her when i found egbert but i just couldn’t leave those sad eyes behind and alone 😅

[@cc6789]

allyvee omg, if melba ever asks to leave I honestly might let her go bc she was one of my first villagers and I want her to have her intended house. Whenever that happens I’ll message you on Instagram! ❤️

[@allisonpaiges]

c wooooooow yessss!!!

[@paranoiaroller]

congrats on the job i hope it goes well!! lyman is such a cute villiger my bffs in animal crossing right now are zucker and lucky

[@AnneEdited]

Don't mind me. Just over here catching up on older videos and commenting for the algorithm 🙃 The Howie tattoo piece is so cute! I'm sorry about your loss though 😔. I can't imagine how it's like to lose a pet. A bit late, but congratulations on your new job!!! So exciting! Thank you for sharing the little bits of your life. You have a gift for making anything relaxing. You're inspiring me to make more of an effort to cook at home again too.

[@allisonpaiges]

is that an algorithmic thing? dang i had no idea thanks so much! this is so nice 💛

[@rae3356]

Congrats on the job love! Adore the howie tattoo 💛

[@christinahernandez1637]

Congrats on learning so much Dutch!!! That’s so exciting. It really is such a commitment to learn a new language and you did/doing it!! Also, Would you ever make a KZbin video on your favorite recipes you’ve created?

[@allisonpaiges]

thank you so much! &oh shit maybe! that’s a good idea. i have mastered mac n’ cheeze and have been thinking of sharing that for a hot minute.

[@itainteasybeingmeezy1986]

you went from Allyvee to Bob Ross like *snap*

[@allisonpaiges]

hahah that’s one helluva compliment 🌻

[@jaquiedalmer290]

girl look at you thriving

[@ghoulpwr]

love the tat ally! and i love your painting! what kind of paints and notebook are you using? I would love to try!

[@allisonpaiges]

winsor & newton gouache! and the sketchbook is the one my watercolor illustration major told me to get a year ago ah i’ll have to check next time i can. 😅

[@ghoulpwr]

@@allisonpaiges thank you! and thank you for your content, I am always happy when I see a new upload by you.

[@matthewdezii]

Congrats! Woot woot!

[@marahilgenfritz8818]

Best wishes 💙💙

[@ambermondor8540]

Omg I felt the saaaame way about Lyman and then he organized the CUTEST birthday party for me and I love him so much now! 💚

[@allisonpaiges]

of course he did because he is the best!!! 💚 team edward or team jacob who? #teamlyman

[@michellerutten4412]

Since I recommended you buying that prayer plant both mine are dying 😭 haha fuck. I'm so happy things are looking up for you ❤ ge gaat dat goed doen!

[@museumghost]

congrats on the job!!! :-)

[@allisonpaiges]

thanks so much! 🌼

[@Bellwether]

Cool !

[@theaudiobookaficionado]

ummm i would be overjoyed if you started making more booktube videos!

[@claudiajade624]

Am I...too late to get into Animal Crossing? My lockdown game was stardew valley :P But now...I am feeling the urge. Mostly since I could play on my phone while I commute

[@allisonpaiges]

no way! listen to your heart!

[@ethalinia]

First of all: sorry that I'm that creep that watches videos from over a year ago- your channel has now turned into my "whenever I have time I watch this content because it is so cosy, and plants and cats and books are all I need in life"-channel :) Not a creep in real life, I promise. Secondly: your Dutch is actually quite good, don't let anyone tell you otherwise :). It is a really difficult language! Moreover, most Flemish people don't speak English that well? I mean, they speak English because it's literally everywhere, but that horrible accent tho :P