crochet & chat 🌱 cozy crochet vlog w/ unboxing, chitchat, and sunflower turtles galore ✨

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I hope you guys enjoy this long vlog I filmed a few weeks ago when I first got back from MS. A lot of you requested I do a chill "crochet with me" type video so here it is! This video is very cozy and chill -- crochet with me in real time, chit chat, unbox some yarn, and see my sunflower turtles! I still don't know what I like better....mini or jumbo?! Let me know your thoughts below! Hope everyone has a great rest of their week ✨
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[@crochetbygenna]

hehe I hope you guys enjoy!! let me know what you think is cuter --- jumbo sunflower turtle or mini sunflower turtle?!

[@jacksyhegreat]

Mini sunflower

[@lylahjohnson631]

I love both you did a good job!

[@MoniqueMONIGURUMIDESIGNS]

I love mini everything

[@theirishgalplayz2924]

I lovee the jumbo one sm but both r adorable

[@pattaylor5713]

I love both sizes. You do a fantastic job.

[@AllThingsRoshnee]

There's something about your turtles that just warms my heart. Im a 33yr old mommy of 3,and if i feel like this i wonder how they'll make my kids feel

[@evelynhollows]

I crochet my first turtle while I was watching you crochet your turtle to! you were great company to have. your a huge inspiration to me!

[@crochetbygenna]

This is so sweet, congrats on your first turtle!! My first plushie was a turtle too hehe :)

[@merlemiddleton6703]

I so love your turtles I can’t decide which one I love the best, they are all way to cute. Everything you make is adorable. You are amazing!🥰

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you so much Merle ❤ so sweet!!

[@marchelhurley9460]

I love watching your videos while I crochet, feels like I'm crocheting with a friend, thanks for sharing, obsessed with your work❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww I'm so glad you feel that way!! thanks sooo much ❤️

[@user-eu9ni7mb8n]

I don't think I have a favorite they are both SO ADORABLE! I've made mini and large turtles before and I am just starstuck by the cuteness!!!

[@lorischager4029]

The mini one is so frickin adorable! I love it! I need one of those in my craft room! Great video Genna!

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thanks so much!! ❤ Yesss, they make the cutest lil desk buddies!

[@theresachucle5362]

Omg 😱 I was dead on the floor with so much cuteness love the mini turtle 🐢 so adorable. I love them 😍 all. Have a wonderful day 😊🧵🪡🤗🤩

[@crochetbygenna]

awww hahah thank you so much! Cuteness overload!!

[@veritygorman8028]

This video is my inspiration to start putting turtles in my crochet shop. Thank you. I love you and your content

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww yay!! Thank you soo much ❤️

[@MariaNyceDesigns]

TOO ADORABLE!!! Loved hanging out with you & it happens to be raining where I am today too. HUGS!!!❤

[@jacobashepherd3397]

Hello Genna , great vlog !! I love both , turtles are just cute ❤ Thank you for taking us along , the sun flower green turtle is gorgeous . See you next time 😊❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thanks so much ❤ you are too sweet, so glad you enjoyed!

[@buckingbeauty2337]

I love how I'm watching while I'm almost done crocheting a mini sunflower turtle and so glad to hear you've sewn the heads on crooked before I literally just had to fix one 😂😅

[@WildwoodStudio]

😂 I have the exact same problem with buying too much art stuff. You should see my entire cabinet of wood panels and wooden boxes 😆 the turtles are adorable ☺️

[@crochetbygenna]

hahaha I believe it!! buying art supplies is soo addicting! thanks so much

[@craftynekoLM]

After you held them up together I had to vote mini. Too cute! 🐢 🥰

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you! I love the minis too❤️

[@mollie4609]

your videos have been such an inspiration to get me back into crochet when i lost the passion for it! 💓

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww Im so happy to hear that!!! Thanks so much for sharing🥺❤️

[@Lucy_Campbell_2803]

omg ive watched allll your videos twice now while i crochet haha! cant wait to watch this one :)

[@crochetbygenna]

aww thanks so much for watching!! hehe you're the best

[@rainbowguggy3064]

Omg same

[@karol23crochet]

I love your videos. I sit down and crochet and watch you do the same. Thank you!!

[@omb57]

Same! Her voice is so relaxing too!

[@stormcrazyiowan]

I love them both, but there is just something about mini turtles for me. ❤️

[@crochetbygenna]

Right!! I feel the same way :')

[@crochet_crazy5852]

i want to make ALL of the turtles..i cant decide either..i've been obsessed with your jumbo one..but now that baby one is just too friggin cute..i just cant with these adorable turtles🤣

[@crochetbygenna]

Haha thanks so much! I cant with them either😭😭❤️

[@thamilselvitamilmani7218]

Small sunflower turtle .SO CUTE ❤❤❤

[@growinginthewordofgod8839]

I love love your turtles!!!!

[@amycastrillon851]

Loving your new camera!!! I'd love love love if you do more tutorial videos,I found you octo one so easy to follow!! Lots of love

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thanks so much Amy! Definitely want to film more tutorials in the future for you guys ❤

[@SaltedKenzie]

Absolutely love this style of video!

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww yay, I'm so glad you enjoyed ❤ thanks so much!

[@asheiradowns]

I made a turtle for my daughter❤ she really loves it and my stepdaughter saw it and she wants one too☺️ thank you for your tutorial

[@desireeayat9520]

Aloha from Hawaii 🌴 I love the jumbo. The mini is cute for a desk buddy.

[@crochetbygenna]

Aloha! ❤ Aww that's so true, I love a good desk buddy

[@withlove_nikki]

the mini came out absolutely precious!!! thank you for the top for stabilizing the head - I've only made two plushies so far but sewing parts together was the worst part for me, I'm so bad at it hahaha also, that travel story sounds like a nightmare! I hope they're easier from here on out and that your luggage turns up really soon!

[@crochetbygenna]

thanks so much Nikki ❤ luckily I did get my suitcase back! and sewing will literally be the death of me haha

[@JJDJJM]

Hey Genna I have been watching your Chanel for probably about a month now and I just wanted to say I love your studio vlogs so so much! You inspired me to start a chanel of my own keep up the amazing work!

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you so much! You're so sweet, I love you started your own channel! :)

[@JJDJJM]

@@crochetbygenna omg! You responded thank you so much!

[@AudreysCrochetCastle]

AWESOME video!!! Loved it so much. 🥰💖

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thanks so much Audrey!! ❤

[@arspro2023]

Thank goodness I'm not the only one who meows to my cat 😅🤣. This video was so entertaining to watch! I crocheted a mini bag for my leggy frog while I was watching! I named my leggy frog Dalila 🐸 she's so cute!!

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you! I'm glad Im not the only one!! And omg the mini bag sounds so cuteee!! Hello Dalila :)

[@arspro2023]

😊😊

[@user-om1cn4ry9g]

i love your videos and they are the best videos ever

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you so much!!😭❤️

[@user-om1cn4ry9g]

@@crochetbygenna no problem

[@reesescandi]

These turtles are super cute!

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thanks so much

[@AnggiSahamCantik]

Omg, the turtle is so cute ❤❤❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Thanks so much❤️

[@audreyaccardo]

Mini turtle all the way. Love your crochet plushies

[@crochetbygenna]

aww thanks so much ❤

[@julieann5196]

That's a lot of turtles. I love them they look so cute. Good idea using knitting needles. Not sure which turtle I like more. I like both equally.

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thanks so much Julie!! ❤

[@rainbowguggy3064]

I think the knitting needle method is something i would not think to do! I will be using it thx!🐢🌻

[@crochetbygenna]

Of course!! It helps out soooo much!❤️

[@tendrengie26]

Im litteraly bonge whatching your vids. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww yay!! Hehe thank you❤️

[@donutbagel7073]

Number one fan right here! 😊

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww hello!! ❤ you are so sweet, thanks for tuning in ❤

[@jessicareeves8519]

I have a really good sewing needle set that I got from Walmart! They come in a pack of like two big ones and two small ones or something like that, but I always only use the big ones because they actually work with just about any type of yarn

[@crochetbygenna]

oh my gosh okay! thank you so much ❤ I'll definitely check out Walmart!!

[@vickgb]

I love your videos so much cuz u seem like more real and not media perfect you inspired me to start an Etsy shop where'd id sell crochet things too

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thank you so much ❤ good luck on your shop, you'll crush it!! :)

[@angelahahn3046]

For a thicker metal yarn needle, I got some at Joann’s and Walmart for pretty cheap. Your work is super cute. I like both sizes of the turtles. People will have different preferences.

[@crochetbygenna]

Thank you so much, I'll have to check out those stores! ❤️

[@kstina9563]

im a blanket crocheter, because im terrified of shapes, and im so happy i found your channel you make plushies approachable, which may be misleading (youll be hearing from my lawer (jk)) but inspiring!

[@crochetbygenna]

Hahahaha Im glad you like!❤️ thanks so much!! 100% give it a try, I promise its not too bad hehe

[@miss.markers]

Omg I looooooove the mini sunflower turtle

[@crochetbygenna]

Hehe aw thank you!!

[@sarahferguson0]

I live in Houston. I remember those storms when you were traveling. It was intense. Houston has two major airports so not sure if you were at Bush or Hobby. I live closer to Bush and we got some serious rain around that time. Glad you're home safe and do update us on your lost luggage. No way could i decide between the turtles. I love the jumbo turtle for the hugging factor but the mimi is just so dang cute! If i had to choose i would go with the jumbo because hugs are important 🙂

[@crochetbygenna]

haha oh my gosh, so for my replacement flight, I ended up flying out of Hobby!! Bush shut down all flights that day, crazy!! Thank you so much ❤ Yes, the hugging is such a big factor!! I love jumbos for that reason too :)

[@sarahferguson0]

@@crochetbygenna i kinda thought that when you mentioned Southwest because i think they only fly out of Hobby. It's been a long time since I've been through Hobby because we're so close to Bush.

[@lonely.daisy.]

Love videos like this!!🩷

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww yay!! Im so glad❤️

[@cybeebee]

all those that sea glass color for the turtles is so freaking cute! maybe I'll need to proceed with caution next time i'm shopping for yarn before i buy their whole stock 😂

[@crochetbygenna]

hahaha it's soo hard to discipline yourself not to buy 100 skeins 😂 but aww thank you!! ❤

[@sk13507]

I love the big and small turtle.

[@crochetbygenna]

Aw thank you!

[@emilygaughan]

Love crocheting with a friend!

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww!! So happy you enjoy crocheting along ❤

[@shirlcraig19]

Hi Genna love love your large turtles so need to ask do your change the hook size along with the XL yarn size and go by the same pattern? I have made like 6 turtles so far but normal size and will like to try your large pattern one. Will be jumping back on Etsy and purchase more from you because you doing it 😊

[@Eml_18-t7x]

I love just hanging out with you while I’m crocheting! It’s so calm. Also may I ask how long you have been crocheting for? I would love to know.

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww I'm so glad you enjoy crocheting with me :) you're sooo sweet! I started back in Jan 2022!

[@thatonebookreader_Crochet]

24:03 not me crocheting in the rain watching you crochet in the raim❤❤❤🧶🧶⛈️⛈️

[@crochetbygenna]

aww!! we're in sync! 💕

[@thatonebookreader_Crochet]

@@crochetbygenna ikr it was so cozy!💕

[@tydino101]

24:15 your office looks like a nostalgic film on vhs without the grain!

[@Crochetbykirsten]

Omg the mini turtle is my favourite! It is gorgeous! I stubbled across your channel yesterday and have watched nearly all your videos! You are amazing and such an inspiration! But I am curious though has your bag turned up? I would be gutted if I had crochet items in there and it got lost! 😢hope it has turned up! Can’t wait to watch more videos you make. I love your plushies ❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww thank you soo much, you're so sweet!! YES, the bag was found thank goodness!! I got all the crochet WIPs back :)

[@lesliewolff2365]

Those are so dang cute 🥰

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thanks so much!!

[@user-eo6hb4cj6b]

My favorite is the Jumbo sunflower turtles. they would be easer to cuddle with :)

[@traceylandt9026]

Hi Gemma. I love your turtles. The emerald green yarn was gorgeous. I would love to hear a comparison of all the yarns you use, as this is quite confusing to someone new to the craft. Keep well. T x 🇦🇺

[@crochetbygenna]

Hi Tracey ❤ thank you! And yes!! I want to do a yarn comparison video soon for you guys :)

[@Kittys_Creations]

I’d love to see the sunflower turtle with the original sunflower colours and the dark green that you used for the shell on the new colour order for the body! I think it’d look a lot like a real sunflowers colour palette with the thick dark green stalks! ❤

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww oh my gosh yes!! I will have to give this a try ❤ love the idea, thank you!

[@user-bz4kg4vz4x]

omg my dog does the same thing!! she always goes to the window to see if anyone is outside and then goes crazy barking! Your dog is beautiful tho!!!!

[@crochetbygenna]

thank you!! hahaha callie says thank you too ❤

[@joanrhoton8841]

Love your green Turtle..

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thanks so much! ❤️

[@lucyjane479]

Omg, I live near Houston and have to go to Houston airports and I've had SO MANY problems. Anyways, I love all the plushies, I was even crocheting my own while watching this video.😊

[@crochetbygenna]

Hahaha Houston is the problem child! thanks so much ❤ so glad you enjoy watching hehe

[@belindaslomp1253]

I do meow to my kitty Luna he’s a ginger and white too. 😊

[@crochetbygenna]

Awww twinnies! I'm glad Im not the only one hahah

[@charlotteeardly7235]

Small is super cute!!

[@crochetbygenna]

Hehe I agree! So precious 🥺

[@pynenfreenab3778]

I had a worst situation I moved abroad and they lost the bag with everything, my clothes, my materials… so it was really stressful being without anyone from my family in a new place without my belongings. The worst week and a half of my life. By the way I love your videos☺

[@crochetbygenna]

OH MY GOSH that sounds horrible! Im soooo sorry!! And aw thanks so much

[@juanamariaguzmanporras2547]

The miniiiiiiiiiiiii❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@josefinelundberg1374]

I love this turtle and your channel! Can you please show how you do the sunflowerpart.? Which stiches do you use?

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thank you soo much!! I used a free video tutorial from rose and lily crochet to make the sunflower petals

[@jeliared3]

Hi! I love your videos and find them a huge inspiration! I use sweet snuggles a lot and lately have been having looking for yarn replacements for some of the colors that are hard to find in my area would you mind telling me what the sweet snuggle color was that seaglass replaced so perfectly?

[@crochetbygenna]

hehe thank you soo much!! ❤ So I replaced seaglass with sweet snuggles "mint" and it's literally a one for one match! I'm so happy premier parfait xl offers so many different colors and always has stuff in stock! ❤

[@shkurrump]

Shay is sooo cute!😇

[@CheyGuyCo]

Susan bates Steel Metal Sewing needles. The ones with the slight bent are the best!!!

[@crochetbygenna]

omg thank you!! ❤ I need to get asap!! haha

[@alyssastevens5851]

Thank you for this video please make more!

[@crochetbygenna]

Aw so glad you enjoyed!! thanks so much, I definitely will :)

[@C_girl_crochet]

I love your channel!! I was wondering what pattern you use for the sunflower turtle? 🐢🌻 It’s so cute and I’m hoping to make one of my own!💖💖💖

[@crochetbygenna]

hehe thanks so much ❤ I use a free pattern from "rose and lily crochet" here on YT ❤

[@meaganm77]

I cannot decide on jumbo vs mini… equally cute! This is making me want to make a bunch of turtles. How often do you open orders on your Etsy shop?

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thank you! ❤ I usually have my Etsy shop open all month long, but ever since March, I've been traveling here and there so I shut my shop down for a bit. I plan on reopening in July and hopefully staying open! ❤

[@alvagrane7397]

Ik i'm a year late but i love how you said all of the colours of the yarns because there's probably colour blind people watching your videos and that would be so helpful!! (i'm not colour blind btw)

[@trishasmith2303]

I hope they send you your luggage soon! That is awful! Haha maybe you guys should try road trips 😂. I’m sorry, I got so distracted watching Shea climb into these boxes! 😂😂 I felt like I was watching my cat and I really wanted to ask “What are you doing ma’am?!” 😂😂 I kept having to pull my attention back to you giving the best advice for sewing ever! I had never thought of using knitting needles or chopsticks! I tried using my moms straight pins but they don’t hold anything.

[@crochetbygenna]

hahaha when I was editing I was literally like what are you doing ma'am !! 😂 So funny, she cracks me up! And aww thank you! so glad you like the tip, it's seriously helped me sooo much! ❤

[@mxshbly]

I REALLY enjoyed this video!!! Love you and i hope you find your suitcase lol 😂😅

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thanks so much!! My suitcase was returned thank gooodness!! :)

[@mxshbly]

@@crochetbygenna yayy! Congrats lol

[@naturalcreations40]

Hello, here with my peppermint tea catching up on your videos.

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww hello! thanks for watching

[@dinashomespunfun675]

Genna you are very talented! I love these types of videos you have been making. I have a question do your hands hurt at all when working with the thick yarn?

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thanks so much Dina! ❤ Yes, they definitely hurt more using the thicker yarn vs thinner yarn. I make sure to take breaks!

[@user-om4gn9lw3v]

Hey Gemma, I actually had a flight from Tokyo Haneda to London Gatwick, and this was at the time that the crash happened at Haneda airport. Because of this, we were on a shorter runway which meant that we couldn’t take off on it with all the fuel, so we had to divert to Narita airport. When we arrived we were an hour late starting the fuelling process, and we weren’t allowed to leave the plane. In the end, it took about four hours to fuel the plane fully, and by the end of the flight we had been on that flight 18 hours, and the air was so stale I felt sick for the last 5 hours of my flight. And then we had to drive four hours to get home 😭

[@jacquig1939]

My mom had a delta flight at 7am from South Carolina to Detroit. EST home roughly by 9am right sounds easy. Had to be there early she was. She got home at 11AM THE NEXT DAY. It was the only flight to Detroit so she couldn't switch. It was a full day of its been rescheduled for 2 hours, 3 hours to you'll get there when you get there.

[@youtubeelfsgotthisthanks8304]

When I was flying to Italy flight was delayed four hours, but haft of the passengers were already on and we waited another two hours just in the plane to go so we miss our train and we couldn’t find the place we were staying at

[@killianblackleach2193]

As someone who mostly crochets with thread... I'm on the mini side!

[@abigailadams32]

Omg they are both soooo cute I’ve watched every one of ur videos and I am always sooo happy when you post I crochet to and I would like to know what size yarn do you use for the mini!! Omg i❤u. Nvm you said it later in the vid. 😂😂

[@crochetbygenna]

Hahah oh my gosh you're so sweet! Thanks so much Abigail

[@abigailadams32]

@@crochetbygenna ahhhh you’re so welcome ❤️❤️❤️

[@andrewosborn5664]

Omg! My dad is a pilot and he flys Southwest!❤

[@janglasserscrafttreasures8161]

I am in love with your channel and plushies. I am curious about yarn and hook sizes. BLESSINGS

[@crochetbygenna]

Aww thank you so much !! ❤ I use 9mm hook and size 7 yarn for my jumbo turtles! For my mini I used size 6 and 2.5mm hook

[@alil8474]

New subbie... We do markets for sewing bags. We just got a huge shipment of fabric. It's just like Christmas!!!

[@crochetbygenna]

Hehe aww thanks for subscribing ❤️ and it really is like Christmas lol!

[@SxmplyEmii]

You have inspired me so much with my crochet journey and I absolutely adore your work! You're such a talented crocheter

[@vandyke777]

Another tip is that you can take stitch markers and clip them on to it so it doesent move too

[@crochetbygenna]

ohh love that idea! never heard of it, thanks for sharing! ❤

[@perryplayz21]

How many parfait XL skiens do you use for each turtle ? Like for the body and shell?

[@shelbipartridge9603]

As someone who has been looking for this type of yarn thank you for sharing!! Roughly how much yarn does it take you to make one turtle if you don't mind sharing?

[@crochetbygenna]

Thanks so much!! And it takes 2 skeins for the body, 1 skein for the shell, and around 1/4 skein for the petals :)

[@sylviabellie4297]

I use Sweet Snuggles yarn and just recently found out about Premier Parfait XL.. I'm so happy to hear it's the exact same and if I'm not mistaken, there are more colors of Parfait XL than Sweet Snuggles? I've never found a nice beige or light brown at Michaels before 👀

[@crochetbygenna]

Yes!! There are sooo many more colors and they are always in stock!! load up :) ❤

[@inez3371]

I love your videos

[@crochetbygenna]

Hehe aw thank you so much 🥺❤️

[@rebeccapfeifer2376]

Hi Genna!! Any particular size knitting needles I should get? And is bamboo best or does it matter?

[@crochetbygenna]

Hi Rebecca! 💕 I use 5.5mm for stabilizing my jumbo plushies, but honestly any size needle should do! Metal or bamboo would be fine too

[@Chloe.G.Miller]

The needle you need is a tapestry need and you can get a metal one in Michals

[@crochetbygenna]

Thank you!! ❤️

[@lexiharding5498]

Hey Genna! I love all the turtles! I bought the regular turtle pattern from your Etsy - are they just size hook & yarn down to make the smaller turtle, and size hook and yarn up to make the jumbo one? Or are they all different patterns?

[@crochetbygenna]

Hey Lexi, thanks for purchasing my patterns ❤ I'd say the regular turtle pattern on my Etsy comes out to the same size as the strawberry turtle I showed you guys in this video! The jumbo turtle is a different pattern from rose and lily crochet (linked in description) and the mini is also a different pattern (linked in description)! It's also a combination of me using a larger hook (9mm) for the jumbo and smaller hook (2.5mm) for the mini! I hope that helps ❤

[@lexiharding5498]

@@crochetbygenna Thank you, this is super helpful :)

[@Lotuskms]

How much yarn did you need to make the whole turtle? Does it use a whole skein or would one skein be enough for 2 turtles of this size?

[@SiberianStitchery]

It’s so hard to choose. All the turtles are so darn cute!!!how much do you sell your jumbo ones for? I bought the supplies to make a jumbo one once I finish up some current orders!

[@crochetbygenna]

hehe thanks so much!! ❤ I sell for 85 :) i've seen others sell for like $100 though so be weary of my prices being too low lol -- I think when I open preorders again, I'll increase prices since it really is a lot of money for materials and labor!

[@SiberianStitchery]

@@crochetbygenna for sure, I saw down below how much yarn you use and those thicker skeins add up quick! Thank you for responding☺️

[@faithvansanden82]

Hi Genna, what is the equivalent Bernat yarn to the yarn we have in the UK as just purchased one of your turtle patterns x

[@maudbeenders5665]

Haha I was making my first mini turtle with the exact same mindset that it would take me less time to make and I could sell it for less 😂😂. Now wondering if I should have done a big one 😢

[@crochetbygenna]

Hahaha crochet is so confusing, like you really would think the minis take a shorter time. I think its still making the minis :)

[@AshleyMartin-kk8pv]

I have your strawberry and blueberry turtles in my etsy cart but how do you make them a bigger size like the jumbo? Is it a bigger book/ yarn or more rows/stitches?

[@mayasophia4899]

It's bigger yarn

[@pennyq13]

mini sunflower turtle fo sho

[@juliae4771]

Sometimes you can connect your camera to a laptop or tablet and use it as a monitor to see it bigger and check it’s in focus and the framing. I hear ppl do that. You should check it out and see if you can xx

[@crochetbygenna]

Ohhh this is a great tip, thank you!! Deff will look into that :)

[@ShantesTravelThings]

long story short. there were only two times i missed my flight because it was the 1st and 3rd time i ever flew and they were both solo dolo. i sat either at the gate or across from the gate at a computer area to charge and both times i didn't hear the announcement that the gate was changed. and both times by the time i realized and ran to the new gate, both times i was upgraded for free. once was to first class and the other was to business class. i was so heated. i missed out on such a great opportunity. it always takes me two times to learn a lesson so that never happened a third time. i now check my gate announcements like every 10 mins like a maniac.

[@crochetbygenna]

ohh my gosh no way!! ugh I'm so sorry you missed out on that! traveling is so stressful :(

[@ShantesTravelThings]

@@crochetbygenna yeah but lesson learner. Sadly, I haven't been upgraded for free since. 😭