Day in my life ✦ Chatty vlog, job search, grief, taking courses

[@Medalea]

8 years here losing my dad to cancer. Like you said, it can suddenly hit you of nowhere at random moments. I'm so happy you are doing much better now after all those low points!

[@SherryOsborne]

Lindie, I love this kind of content. I really enjoyed the day in the life style vlog and I hope you will consider doing more!

[@LindieBotes]

Thank you Sherry, that means a lot!!

[@speakfrenchlikeme2772]

You're a wonderful person Lindie. Cheer up! We love you! ❤

[@MidnightLibraryx]

i totally agree that HR needs to have better communication. that happened to me. i literally set up the interview, got all ready, was on time, pressed the button to join the zoom, and they ghosted me. like what? don't understand XD

[@serendipityglory]

I always love it when you upload... You're one of my comfort KZbinrs, been watching you for years now Also I love Daniel Scott, I've taken a couple of his courses in the past On the ghosting issue, I'm a freelance web developer and designer and I had a client who ghosted me and reached out to me again then ended up blocking me because I asked him to sign a contract before I do any work. It reflects badly on them and not on you if you've done things right

[@LindieBotes]

Aw thank you for your sweet words!! Nice, what are some other courses you can recommend by him? I see he has a ton. Dang can you believe that client?! I am sorry you had to experience that.

[@serendipityglory]

​@@LindieBotes I took his Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator courses, pretty sure all his courses are solid, might even take the webflow course you're taking because I want to improve my webflow skills too I've learned to not take rejections as a freelancer personal, but it took a lot of hurt to get to the point where I'm unbothered 😅

[@nordicpink]

Always a pleasure every time you put out a longer video. Thank you for sharing bits of your experiences and life with us, it’s very comforting.

[@LindieBotes]

I appreciate your comment so much!

[@sn4459]

Thank you so much about talking about grief though I know it's difficult. I actually really needed this as I have very recently gone through loss and it's really affected me. Your father is so sweet! I always love seeing him in your videos!

[@kdc.archive]

I've been going through a rough time regarding work and life as well, I really appreciate you mentioning your struggles with those things - I feel less alone ❤

[@j5679]

About the topic at 5:44: My general rule of thumb is that as a beginner you want to get a non-native, fluent speaker as your teacher but once you become advanced, a native speaker is the better choice.

[@quinnmcm]

Thank you for sharing a bit of your life with us 🫶🏾 I so enjoy your vlogs - your honesty, your perspectives, everything

[@redeagle999]

Hi Lindie, I’ve been watching your videos for a long time. At first I was just amazed that you’re South African (I am too, but living in the US)! I’m so happy to see that you are nearing the end of the tunnel after a tough three years. I’ve challenges myself and totally agree with your comments about positive thoughts and a positive environment. I’m so glad you have friends who are there for you. We really cannot deal with these things by ourselves! Best wishes to you and I’ll keep watching whatever you show us! Mooi bly!

[@vilvin2893]

I can really relate to what you said about burn out and grief, I feel like I'm finally finding the light too. That would be great to hear more about this journey from you. Though any topic or video will be great. I really love your videos, they are always so comforting

[@berry1068]

I'm only about a minute into the video but I had to pause and say I LOVE the way your living space is curated. It looks so great!! And the COLORS!

[@sambeawesome]

I've been job hunting too and gosh it gets so exhausting. I feel like it should be a requirement to send out rejection letters. Even if it's automated, I'd prefer to know. @_@ I'm sorry you're struggling with it too. I hope we can both find something soon! And thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your journey with grief. It's such a difficult thing to manage and overcome, and even then things stick with you. But you've made such amazing progress, you are so strong and so inspiring! Keep being awesome, wishing you the best

[@LuggageLife]

Ok wait..the entire part of the video where you were teaching English is SO RELATABLE!! 😂😂😂 I'm an English tutor too (from the US) and even after teaching online for over a year I STILL have students ask "why things are like that" in English and I'm always like "hmm 🤔 another good question that I don't have the answer to. I'll have to research it and get back to you". But I like to be transparent with them, and I tell them that when you grow up speaking a language, you typically don't think about most of these things, you just learn them by heart, so I might not have the answer right away. And then they tell me that they couldn't imagine teaching their native languages to people, haha. And explaining English spelling vs. pronunciation?? 🫠🤡

[@LindieBotes]

Ahahah I am glad its relatable! Gosh yes explaining pronunciation is wack. It is what it is 😭 I respect teachers so much.

[@LuggageLife]

@LindieBotes me too now, honestly. Thanks for responding! 😄

[@OliviaSilvaCompositora]

I feel that too. I teach portuguese, which is my native language, and my students ask questions that I don't have an answer to, because there are things in the language that just are the way they are. For example, you can't translate idioms and expressions literally, but my students sometimes ask "what does this literally mean" or "that literally doesn't make sense, why would you say it like that". It happens a lot especially with colloquial expressions. And I have to say "it is the way it is", this is how the language works and you don't have to understand everything about it. You have to be able to communicate and express thoughts in it. I don't teach English, but I have learnt it as a second language and I totally understand where people are coming from. There are things in English that make literally no sense, especially when it comes to pronunciation (there are ridiculous amounts of exceptions), so I always give that example to counterbalance haha

[@LuggageLife]

@OliviaSilvaCompositora it's so true hahaha, I have some great short videos explaining why English words are not very phonetic most of the time. And I agree, there are just some things about languages that don't necessarily have explanations. They just are the way they are because they were created that way.

[@itsyuraaaa]

such a wholesome vlog

[@pepperhead16]

Thank you for sharing Lindie, you’ll be in my prayers, God bless you.

[@midinette]

Trop bien j'adore ce genre de videos. C'est super d'avoir de tes nouvelles ❤

[@loua.7324]

I loved this vlog - although the grief part made me cry 😭, but I liked to see your brother too. Time really changes a lot of things in our lives ❤

[@allbeastudies]

I love these candid videos of yours, Lindie❤

[@LindieBotes]

Thank you so much!!

[@christineginn5991]

こんにちは, Lindie. I relate so much to you in the grief department; you're definitely not alone. I lost my dad several years ago now, and it took at least a good 2 years for me to finally have some relief from depression. It's a very difficult thing. A book that really helped my mindset shift regarding this topic was "A Grief Observed" by C S Lewis. It's not a book I would read around others as it is an intimate look into his heart as he grieves his wife, so it is heart-wrenching. Even so, seeing that even such a staunch believer like Lewis could have the same feelings I did, really made me think. I dont even know if you'll see this comment, but I'll keep praying for you. 💜

[@LindieBotes]

Thank you fo rsharing! I am so sorry about your dad. I have been meaning to read A Grief Observed for a while now and you just reminded me again - thank you! Sending love

[@jambo9780]

Legyen jobb, Lindie! Te okos és szorgalmas vagy. Üdvözlettel Hollandiából.

[@strikerpro15]

The heart shaped plant is a Hoyea!!! So cool

[@LindieBotes]

Thanks for giving the name!!

[@sungalaxia]

Honestly, if a company ghosts you like that, just put them on a blacklist. They're not worth working for.

[@CWM030]

2:45 No dishwashers in " Die Jungle"? NEEE! I HAAATE washing dishes by hand, but our dishwasher just went out so, I'm having to do what I hate, and wash them by hand. :( 2:57 lololol no feet. 13:29 your brother is cuuute!

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

Thanks for the vlog, I really enjoyed it.

[@Moriarty-AJF]

No human is limited. 💙

[@alexismundy5893]

I lost my son to suicide 3 years ago and still struggle. Would love to hear more Lindie!

[@LindieBotes]

I am so so sorry to hear that!

[@hervylaarouche5582]

Ela voltou 😅

[@fox9starshow]

좋은 영상 감사합니다 😀

[@zzflvr]

what you said about native teachers is interestinggg

[@Redmancala]

This is SUPER late(sorry D:) but I hope you’ve been doing well since this video! I’m sure your mother would be proud of you and I’m sure she’s helping you heal too! Stay strong!!

[@LindieBotes]

Thank you so much. No, it’s not too late! I really appreciate your kind words. I hope you have a wonderful New Year!

[@Redmancala]

@ no problem 🙂 and thanks! Maybe going to learn some Afrikaans this year 🙂 I hope you had a great one too!

[@easysinhala]

Hello, I'm always curious to watch your videos. Some of them I watched again and again. That's much your videos inspired me to learn new languages. Thank you. May I know which language does easy for you to learn quickly?

[@LearnEnglishWithMatta]

Merci d'avoir intégré le bon Dieu dans vos vidéos. La prière avant de manger et de parler de son « plan » dans votre vie était rafraîchissante. Que Dieu vous bénisse.

[@Curly3373]

Did you submit your Master’s thesis? When will you get the result?

[@LindieBotes]

I did! Probably in January or December. :D

[@sanazintheuniverse]

Great 🤍

[@CWM030]

14:10 What language are ya'll speaking?

[@LindieBotes]

Afrikaans :)

[@CWM030]

@@LindieBotes THATS CRAZY! I've heard Afrikaans before, but to me that sounded KOREAN or JAPANESE!

[@davidpowell3709]

Come to America! You already sound like you're from here.

[@ErnieTheDailyLearner]

Oh! I love vlogs. Question? How do you and your broheem decide if to speak English or Afrikaans? At my moms we use a bit of Spanglish. 😅 And at the end of the the video I though it said “no humans allowed” 😂 👏🏼

[@LindieBotes]

Haha I know what you mean! We speak Afrikaans 90% of the time, and always if we're serious it's Afrikaans. But if we joke around, want to make accents or talk about memes, it's English!

[@vio3366]

Hi Lindie I'm so glad you're back!. It seems like you plan to stay in South Africa ❤

[@LindieBotes]

Hello! I'll see which doors open, I have no plans per se!

[@jssmedialangs]

Do you also teach other languages? 👀 Man that's frustrating when you keep hearing no. And even more irritating when you don't hear anything at all... But I remember the Lord told me, "No man can close a door I shut, and no man can open a door I've closed." He opened the door to my current job... But when I tell you the environment is TOXIC... I now wish I hadn't prayed for this one and that He kept that door shut super tight! 😭 Wherever He leads you, trust His timing and know that Jesus will open that door when it's time. 🙏🏽❤️ Praying something comes soon!

[@pierreabbat6157]

Three new topiks - only for Korean speakers.

[@pasdeparapluie]

Vlog 😍 Thank you Lindie😊

[@pierreabbat6157]

Did you meet the drizzly bear?

[@funkymunky]

🥱

[@francisimanuel8824]

Are you Dutch?

[@LindieBotes]

I'm South African

[@francisimanuel8824]

@@LindieBotes I saw some Dutch in the blog and got confused🙈😅

[@LindieBotes]

@@francisimanuel8824 Wait which blog? :P

[@francisimanuel8824]

Vlog😅 mommy multitasker

[@LindieBotes]

@@francisimanuel8824 Oh! It was probably Afrikaans :D

[@callmeGira]

Employers do that "ghosting" thing in the United States too. I think it's part of the world not following Jesus these days. Our culture in the states, and I understand in several other countries, encourages us to put ourselves first, only do what's best for us at the time. It's easiest for them to just ignore people. It saves them time, and they don't have to deal with anyone who might respond in an unpleasant way, so that's what they do. There's no thought of "This person is waiting to hear from me. This person needs to know they didn't get this job so they can move on in their search."

[@HectorGuerra-f7v]

Don’t you learn languages? I couldn’t make a vide of my life without learning languages, every day I learn something weather in Italian, English Latin, Chinese, whatever…

[@sunshinesfreckles5379]

She doesnt have to learn it every day, also at the end she was listening to a podcast in Hungarian, which could be considered learning too tho

[@LindieBotes]

I do! I just didn't learn it for 24 hours when I filmed this video...lol

[@HectorGuerra-f7v]

@@LindieBotes I was expecting you to be learning languages as part of your normal day, but I know that even for passionate language learners, there are days when life gets so busy that finding time for learning languages becomes very limited.

[@johnguzmandiaz]

For you it's the laundry, but for me it's the dishes that are never ending 🥲

[@LindieBotes]

Ok dang those are probably worse too hahaha

[@侍フルーツポンチ-i8p]

I would love to hear more about how you reached the light at the end of the tonnel❤‍🩹

[@LindieBotes]

I will make a video about that!