coming of age

this is prob one of my fav videos I've ever done so far heheh
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intro: RADIOHEAD - Weird Fishes/Arpeggi [piano cover] • RADIOHEAD - Weird Fish...
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[@sirius_b555]

I haven't even started watching yet, but I've been binging your channel to hell, I love love love these videos so much -- the quiet calm of how you hold yourself and live your life is really inspiring to me (and comforting to watch) -- sorry if this seemed like a weird comment lol, but I truly adore everything about this channel

[@pliktl]

❤

[@flowlotl]

not weird at all omg!!! I really really appreciate it, comments like yours really motivate and mean the world to me!! thank u so much for the taking the time to watch my vids

[@hardseed]

i love watching your stuff omg it's like taking a shower and laying on your bed after a long day

[@onlyonelove5628]

It's like having a cold glass of water after waking up from a long nap

[@flowlotl]

thats such a sweet way to describe my channel omg thank yew🍀💗

[@servetica]

that vinyl you showed at 14:16 introduced me to one of my favourite albums rn :D its called Plastic Death by Glass Beach, i love it sm and the beautiful album art makes it even more wonderful. i recommend!

[@tilda8990]

This feels like a film. Also is the intro radio head

[@flowlotl]

@@tilda8990 hehe yup it's the piano version of weird fishes/arpeggi

[@th3ghostofu]

watching your videos is like looking through the lens of a vibrant diverse and imaginative world (with axolotls, of course ;3 ) honestly your videos give me such a peaceful sense

[@honeybearjenn]

always so excited to watch your videos:) loved this one sm! the way you edit and put in the footage is always so calming and fun to watch

[@honeybearjenn]

also the mirrors are soooo freaking cute i definitely need one

[@flowlotl]

thank u jenn!! I always get so excited when u comment

[@annabelle.rose.slay.]

these videos honestly mean sm to me i love them so much! also the slug mirrors r soo cute

[@flowlotl]

thank you so much!!

[@zay7204]

Thank you!! I'm french and felt a bit down lately, found ur video today and it felt like such a refreshing breath. I can't thanks you enough

[@flowlotl]

I'm so glad you enjoyed!! thank you for watching my videos

[@gamingclips2-q6z]

This channel feels like old school KZbin. Just people making videos they like

[@myheart2yours]

this might be silly to say but it’s really comforting to watch your videos. especially seeing you go to the same places I’ve been to in texas, it’s kind of cool knowing there’s someone similar to me in a place like this

[@flowlotl]

@myheart2yours thank u so much fellow texan 😛🫶

[@ninaaa9872]

your videos are so comforting ive been binge watching your channel so hard istg

[@flowlotl]

thank yew so much!! means the world to me to hear that

[@gabby724]

youre genuinely such a comfort to watch. i can tell you take a lot of inspo from studio ghibli movies as your channel are those movies actualised. never stop making vids!!

[@com6tose]

this was so peaceful. the last couple of days have been really harsh but this helped so much more than you can imagine, thank you sm

[@selqwu777]

love the mirrors so much, sea/underwater theme is so 🩵💞🐡🪸🪼🐚🫧

[@soup6646]

Pomegranate tip: it’s not a fruit you can rush! Cut both of the ends off (try not to cut into the seeds too much), and then score along the lines where there’s separation between the seeds (the little cream-colored walls). Then, with your fingers, proceed to tear those sections apart as gently ad you can. You should end up with like 5 pieces of the pom. From there, you scoop the seeds out with your fingers ever so gently. It takes like 15 minutes but it’s worth it sometimes haha

[@evamacaskova1080]

This is an actual art

[@mackenziexleigh]

first off i love your channel so unexplainably much:’) i’ve been watching for a while now & i really connect with the content you make, and it aligns so much with the art/videos i love to create, it’s an art fr! but on the websites topic, when i was a teenager i got into making websites w no experience, & from that i recommend squarespace so much! i had used a couple different website builders while learning, & i definitely had the easiest time with squarespace & it was very user friendly and easy for figuring out the website process itself! i used it for my photography portfolio, so i’m not too sure how it is for a website where you wanna sell individual items, but it’s the best out of everything i’ve used and i think it’s definitely worth checking out! just wanted to drop a recommendation

[@lucyyyh23]

the tank top looks awesome i’ll definitely be getting one!!

[@leslie-f2q]

i get so excited when u upload

[@St1nkybug]

Kinda random but the anime you were watching near the end is one i recently picked up !! i love it so much i was really excited when i recognized it !!

[@marinemix]

always glad to see your videos, everything you show and make seems so purposeful yet spontaneous, love the simple authenticity

[@mnshntd9]

your videos make me feel at ease, i forget all my real world problems when i watch them c:

[@phalgunii]

"Hello" "Hiiii" "It's my old coworkerr" "URGGHHHHHH" The old coworker is beautiful

[@kenzas5896]

I love your content sooo much , It might be my fav on ytb ! It's unique and not overwhelming . I just love how simple it is, also the fact that you don't too much music.

[@smart_dog13]

Yay!! A flowlotl vid to start my week!❤️ I so look forward to them, ur vibe is so comforting. Just what I need B4 starting my week at a stressful job. u should be a life coach or something, I think you could rlly help ppl. Luv the fits in the museum and Austin, also the depth of what u say abt coming of age. also the books, ive read Dostoyevsky but not the other, looks like a must-read. thank u thank u SO much!💕👾

[@flowlotl]

thank u so much Im so glad u enjoyed it!! let me know if you do read any the books tehehhe!!!

[@Joannee2003]

i started claying bc of you :3 i needed a new hobby since im taking a gapyear and want to work on myself. i love it so much i cant stop making little keychains lol

[@flowlotl]

Awww that makes me so happy 🥹🩷 I hope u enjoy making ur lil creations

[@pliktl]

I want one of those tanks ❤❤❤ i love that they are all going to be different! Also, that brown panelled skirt you wore to the cat cafe is RAD!

[@flowlotl]

thats the beauty of handmade items!! and thank you so much, I found that skirt at the thrift and threw it in my cart so fast lol :)

[@yazthebarbie]

this video resonates so deeply, again love this channel and i love seeing glimpses of home (im from texas 2 but don’t live there anymore 😞)

[@lennonette]

words cannot describe how much i will eternally love ur videos omg i’m obsessed as alwayssss!

[@flowlotl]

thank you!! I'm eternally grateful

[@e4rth4ngel]

i'm obsessed with your sea creature mirror. i'd definitely buy one. can't wait for your website & future art :P

[@flowlotl]

yaaay thank you so much for the support!!

[@chronicallysentimental5873]

wow you are really talented at video making! i have been very busy and quite stressed out lately but every time i click on one of your videos it instantly feels calm and immersive

[@vaggitarius]

omg you’re so pretty monica ! i hope you’re doing well ♥️ thank u for sharing your beautiful life with us again !! enjoy the new books and music :oo i’m looking forward to the website

[@HaleyShay]

your videos are so comforting 🌟 ^_^

[@flowlotl]

I'm so glad ⸜(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝♡

[@linc9910]

This is tuff w collab

[@cuteprograstinator9970]

i am SO sorry if it comes of backhanded but i think it´s so cute how you mispronounce words? like it´s so adorable. it also reminds me of me because i read so much but never say anything out loud. loved that you picked out the idiot. it was mentioned in the goldfinch (one of my favs) and i´ve been dying to read it since. love your vids!

[@flowlotl]

@cuteprograstinator9970 lol thank u!!! Sometimes I speak too fast for my brain 🫣 I'll def have to check out the goldfinch after!!

[@bbytyat]

your videos are art and i’m in awe every time you post!! how lucky i am to be alive at the same time as you 🖤🪷 (waiting for your patreon i feel like you deserve a coffee on me haha! 🫶)

[@flowlotl]

Oh my goodness what did I do to deserve you 😩🩷🩷 thank u so much for the treat u really made my day!! ʕっ•ᴥ•ʔっ🩷🩷

[@bbytyat]

@@flowlotl ♡⸜(˃ ᵕ ˂ )⸝

[@pliktl]

During my coming-of-age, a really great song came out called "Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen)" by Baz Lurhmann. It is just a bunch of amazing advice that has brought me comfort and grounding throughout my adult years. I really hope you give it a listen ♡

[@3stakkit]

thank you for posting these truly

[@Girloftheyeaar]

i love your videos ik wed be friends your energy is so vibrant thru the screen, and ur handmade mirrors are so cool!! v excited for the website :3

[@EmilySayArt]

Loveeeee your vids!!! yes girl

[@fatpotato-.-]

Omg a new video yippie!! Also the moss balls are so cute 🥺

[@flowlotl]

ʕっ•ᴥ•ʔっ🩷

[@free2tingleasmr918]

Great video. Watched it twice but could only like it once

[@flowlotl]

lol thank you!!

[@gregorypou2636]

Blud spends everyday

[@Spacecovvb0y]

WHEN FLOWLOTL POSTS IT BECOMES THE BEST DAY EVER😭😭😭😭😭💗💗💗💗

[@magdalenacabrera8949]

yayyy just finished my breakfast to this ^v^ yippe

[@Reeeeeeeeeeez]

ur my fav

[@chuucake]

my reward for i have my exams tomorrow 🥹💕

[@flowlotl]

good luck! u got this (•̀ᴗ•́)و ̑̑

[@onlyonelove5628]

Good luck!

[@osm-0]

i loove your videos. 💙💙

[@vince4498]

journaling to this!! ^w^

[@flowlotl]

yesss the perfect way to watch my vids

[@cherriesandrice4617]

Dostoevsky!! I recently bought a collection of his short stories but I can’t seem to stay awake when I start reading them… I’m sure it’s got great stuff though!

[@yoshilover2223]

i adore this song and your videos!

[@humamirza7173]

you're my emma chamberlain

[@humamirza7173]

also convenience store woman is so good!!

[@harunika-cw7ce]

i want merch from u soososo bad

[@dollymaew]

Hey Monica, how are you! I feel like your videos always reach me at the perfect time. Whenever I’m feeling lonely or scared about the future, your videos always bring me comfort and reassurance that everything will be ok. This video also reminded me to clean out my moss ball LOL! I love your little creations that you sculpt, they look so tasty (even though you can’t eat them). That record store looks divine, I wish I had one as big as that near me! Those cookies look absolutely delicious, I’d love a recipe if it’s not too much trouble! Sorry for babbling on so much in your comments I can’t help myself -Dolly :)

[@flowlotl]

omg we are moss ball sisters!! thank u so much for all ur sweet comments I LOVE YOUR BABBLES NEVER STOP BABBLING!!! it seriously warms my heart and brings me so much joy reading them also the cookie recipe is from bon appetit its seriously been my go-to recipe for sooo long!

[@dollymaew]

@@flowlotl thank you so much for your kind words, it means so much to me!! Also, thank you for the cookie recipe, I will deffo be making them soon :3

[@jasminebaconegg]

i have the same glass mug and i use it for everything LMAO

[@jasminebaconegg]

OMG WE HAVE THE SAME DOG BREED

[@Sepherah]

I 1000% recommend making your own website! If you need any help or suggestions I got you! It’s wayyyy easier than you think bb♥️🍀🐒

[@flowlotl]

Omg ur amazing thank you soo much!!! For some reason the idea of making one sounds so intimidating so I will probably take u up on that offer 🩷🫶🙈

[@madelinemaurer9566]

loove. also have you already seen 'buffalo 66'? i just watched it, and u and that stylish epic female protagonist have some color scheme/fashion similarities. feels related

[@flowlotl]

omg I havent but ive heard of it!! adding it to my watchlist rn thank youuuu

[@alilalooo]

i'd eat the rocks ngl

[@flowlotl]

AYYY WE FOUND THE ROCK EATER 🗣📣

[@alilalooo]

@@flowlotl ;D

[@vivianblaine03]

mother

[@Elah8888]

Hi Monica 💕💕

[@flowlotl]

@@Elah8888 hewoo 💗💗

[@button1919]

Is this Austin? 😄

[@flowlotl]

yes

[@greycpoo]

i’m in az rn but when im back home (htx) let’s collab :3

[@mukade1014]

Hiiiii,,,.., how old are you? Looooove you

[@flowlotl]

@@mukade1014 hello 💗😛 I'm 20 years old

[@mukade1014]

@@flowlotl You're a very comfort fairy👻 good luck with everything🐝

[@emmasmith3823]

When are you going to get a real axolotl

[@flowlotl]

when I get a 30 gallon take and a million dollars to take care of it 😮‍💨

[@pixieprincess1132]

glass beach vinyl!!!

[@flowlotl]

OMG THANK YOU!! I thought the album art was so cool that I forgot to look at the name of the artist Im so glad u commented

[@jennab.6723]

I do not believe you eat cookies.

[@awakelingsignals]

Doh-stoy-ev-skee. His works, for me at least, take a few several pages to get into so give yourself grace if that happens-but once you’re in, that immersion you crave is effortless. My favorite so far is The Brothers Karamazov and of course crime and punishment. Ps I think the musicians woulda been stoked to see someone get up and dance but maybe next time haha. Love your shares, girl

[@flowlotl]

lol thank you for the pronunciation! I just started reading it and your not wrong -- reading one page feels like I'm reading ten pages but his writing is so immaculate that its worth it. Ill def have to check out the brothers after!! and yes next time I'm definitely going to groove :)

[@inhaledspores]

Aaaa I’ve wanted marimo moss balls for a while but then I found out that a majority got contaminated with invasive zebra mussels and people discouraged getting them. Might look into it again and see if I can get them now

[@flowlotl]

I heard about that too but apparently the ban was lifted in US so i think it just depends on where u live!! I got mine off ebay if that helps from a store called Something fishy tropical fish store :) def recommend