Dear Carrie & Tom: The One When I Read My Autobiography...

[@iammary191995]

Would you ever consider doing a video (A "Dear Tom" reminiscing, or maybe even with Tom?) about how you guys met? I think that would be adorable!

[@dlsw23]

Oh Gi, who wouldn't love you!? You are that bubbly, sweet, uplifting, smart, talented girl you wanted to be. Seem (like the rest of your family) so down to earth and a truly good person. I think you and Carrie are terrific role models as well. Any one who wouldn't like you would be someone to stay away from anyway. Don't need that kind of negativity! Best to you!

[@evebennettx]

I love your Dear Tom/ Carrie videos 💖💖💖

[@leighannirvine602]

It's funny, you saying "I was wiser then than I give myself credit for" - I think this still stands true for you now! This is really lovely Giovanna. You have a very big heart. x

[@georgiehopkins7402]

I feel much better about wanting to become an actress now because you understand that everyone thinks it's just a childish dream! It's not and its what I love doing. Thank you Gi ^-^ I'm going to keep going for my dreams so I can look back and be happy

[@kerrypeterson554]

Well the actresses you see on tv and in films were in your shoes once - and somebody probably told them it was a childish dream but they persevered. So don't give up on your dreams! Somebody's got to do it :)

[@georgiehopkins7402]

Kerry Peterson Thank you! I won't give up!

[@saramgeorge]

I really loved this video, Gi! That insight on wisdom from your 13 year-old-self really got to me. It's a beautiful reminder that we all weren't as stupid/naive as we thought we were back then. And of course, your cheerful bubbly self now definitely made the video all the more fun to watch! Till the next time you're on my subscription box! :D xx

[@itschloealright7498]

I wanna go to school and meet a Tom Fletcher, apart from I'm leaving this year so I think it's a tad late :(

[@katiehusband1505]

Ooooh I play sax. I would have just started at 13 I think. I played flute for ages before that. It's so easy on the flute to fake play when you're confused because there is normally an army of them. I play tenor sax in a concert band now and I often attempt to fake play but often it will just be me and I don't realise

[@daniellerose9988]

Great video Gi! Looking back at old diaries and videos always makes me cry, it's so nice to occasionally have a look down memory lane :) xx

[@rachelhailey2637]

It's so cute how you get so excited when talking about Tom! Love your videos :)

[@kirstieKABOOM]

Got the giggles at your orchestra story at the end. I love that you just faffed your way through!

[@CarolynsReadingRamblings]

Giovanna that last part made me so happy because when i was 11 i tried playing viola in school and i didn't know at the time that due to my incredibly poor dexterity, i was never going to actually be able to play properly so at the few concerts we did i also pretended to be playing and i am so glad i was not alone in that haha :)

[@gillianb2352]

oh my gosh you do make me laugh! i love looking back and reading old diaries and workbooks from years ago and laughing and cringing at what i had said/believed, but it really is always nice to go back to them! Love these 'dear' videos, and im so glad they've returned and you're now a part of them! you really do make an incredibly fun youtuber! keep up the good work! Xx

[@natalielouise0911]

you truly know how to cheer me up. Is it possible for december a themed video each time. I keep watching when you and tom and the lads decorated the tree from many years ago and id love to see buzz and how hes reaction is for xmas.

[@eveparker3713]

I've just realised that all the dear videos start with "the one with" just like the names of the friends episodes:) if you've ever seen the tv show friends:)

[@victoriah4406]

Gi, I did that with my saxophone most of high school. I was a terrible player and then I got my braces on at 16 (very late, I know) and that was just a pain playing with braces, haha. I remember when a band member would first get braces there'd be a ton of random squeaking for the ones who played instruments with reeds until they got used to playing with metal in their mouth. But I will say, that I did play some parts, just not all parts and ended up just sitting there wondering where we were, and the real reason I was in band was because all of my friends were and it was a family atmosphere. Well, this is long winded. Love you and can't wait for coffee with Gi!

[@peytondannielle]

what a lovely video Gi! I loved when you said "everything is relevant to you in your life at the moment you're going through it" because it's so true. Really enjoyed watching this video, you are just wonderful. Hope you're all well x

[@Ineeee]

This was all sorts of lovely

[@PocketfulofStardust]

Haha Gi, when I was in school I used to 'play' the flute in the band but I'd only play every other note or so because I couldn't keep up, glad to know I'm. It the only one that faked it x

[@melissa_channel236]

This was really lovely! Thank you for sharing :)

[@kaylesandbean]

G, Lovely to see that you followed your dreams, and that your still an inspiring, life living individual!! I aspire to be a confident person like yourself. Really enjoying watching, yours and toms posts and seeing gorgeous Buzz too xxxx

[@iwannakitty94]

It's nice to look back on old diaries and things like that. I'm only 20 but I still see big changes in myself looking at my diaries from when I was 14-16

[@katieisme2220]

i wish i could have pretended! but i played the violin so it would have been slightly difficult. i just ended up looking really lost and the conductor would secretly give me really easy pieces so that i wouldn't get so lost. no wonder i stopped!! great video by the way, i would love to hear more of your autobiography at some point xx

[@ananthousflorist2249]

I loved this video! It is fascinating to look back on things completed earlier in your life and remember the person you were in those days...like you said, everything is relevant at the moment you experience it! That is something with which I currently struggle; I know that I will one day look upon high school with a vague fondness but much of it will not directly affect my future life, but right now everything is portrayed in perpetual relevance. It's quite an experience and I wish I were documenting more of it! And I can certainly relate on the band thing. I play the clarinet in my school's wind ensemble now, and I have learned to take it more seriously, but I remember the early days of faking the difficult parts! I'm glad I stuck with it though, as I would like to major in clarinet in college. I wish you, Tom, Carrie, and Buzz the best!

[@anabeatrizhess7627]

This was so adorable and lovely and AAAHH Gi is just wonderful!

[@SG-bx6ko]

Gi you're my role model, absolutely love you! Xx

[@BethJEllis]

I was in the School Orchestra in Primary School, and I used to do exactly what you did! I played the keyboard, but wasn't as good as the school thought I was, so I pretended to play along. Sometimes I even made up notes as I went along! Luckily no one ever noticed!

[@jazzyrobot]

Ah Gi! It's so awesome how you proved your 13 year old self wrong about the right but totally right about being happy and bubbly even if not on the TV! Really liked this video, possibly my favourite Dear Carrie yet! :) xx

[@PollyRizzleKicks]

GI!! I used to sit there with my Oboe and pretend to play in the wind band at school xD I just couldn't follow and had no idea what was going on! Thank you for these videos, they are such a fantastic distraction to being bedridden!! :)

[@elizabethh953]

This is so sweet! That book part is hilarious, you definitely made it as an author hahah! Cant wait for the next video Gi!x x x

[@sel441]

I did this a while ago, I went through my diary that I wrote when I started high school at age 13 ( I am now 20 and 2/3 through my degree at Uni). It was quite weird to see how your thoughts change and how interests change. Also, that autobiography was very nicely laid out and neat :D Great video as usual Gi. Cannot wait for the next one :D xx

[@rosaelenaa]

Loved this! I wish I had some sort of autobiography or diary from when I was younger. I really think you should record a "Dear sixteen year old me", as Carrie did. Hope you're having a great day!

[@ellenaanastasiades865]

Thankyou so much for picking me as one of your XmasBam card winners on saturday , when i saw that you chose me i couldnt believe it , i love your videos :)

[@guitargirl355]

You look especially lovely in this video:) also, loved the advice

[@elisazucchi3959]

Aw how lovely! You're such an ispiration! Xxx

[@Kayleigh2341]

I love these videos you all share. Now I have Friday's, Sunday's and Wednesday's to look forward too.

[@MsMoem]

Aww what a sweet video. Feel inspired to dig out my old diaries now. I'm in the position now where not only can I look back and try to understand myself, but I also have teenage daughters so it might be nice/beneficial to remind myself what it was like to be their ages too. Food for thought! Have a super weekend! :-)

[@HelpfulMum]

I was looking through my childhood stuff the other day and it was so much fun! Love your autobiography.

[@eveliendekker6650]

first, your hair looks really nice gii!!! second, I just finished Billy and me at christmas! It was lovely!! Instant chrismassy feeling :D xx

[@abykalaya]

Always such a joy to watch your vids! x

[@VivoMate]

Hahaha I learnt the violin for one year and I was in the orchestra. We had this concert and I pretended I was playing too! I moved my bow just up and down but I never touched the strings!!

[@WithLis]

13 year old you is still better at writing than 19 year old me.... what the heck haha

[@StaceyDougal]

Haha, I love the confession about the saxophone. I used to be in my school choir, but I always forgot the words so I'd just stand there and move my mouth along with the music and hope nobody noticed!

[@shwethaavril3803]

That's awesome!! I love how you pursued your dreams. My parents always tell me to never stop dreaming and to reach for the moon, cause even if you miss, you'll land among the stars. Btw Gi, its great that after so many years you still managed to keep it in such good condition :)

[@TheLozza85]

Just wanted to say I'm really enjoying 'you're the one that I want' and I've nearly finished it, hate having to put the book down :( I've just bought 'Billy and me' and 'Christmas with Billy and me' this morning and cannot wait to get started on them :D xx

[@TattyPenguin]

I used to pretend to play in the school orchestra! I play the cello but it took me about 3 years to actually learn how to read music, so I had to spend all that time just wiggling my fingers and playing open strings! It was a junior school orchestra, so the whole thing sounded awful anyway and no one ever knew apart from the other guy who played the cello and kept giving me funny looks! :')

[@xAbbieCx13]

Gi, your videos just get better and better! :)

[@FreeYourVision]

Miss Gi, your hair is looking rather glorious today!x

[@katesmall3123]

such a gorgeous video :) I loved what you said about young people being wise- I agree with you! As a whole they are generally so much more optimistic and have a clearer view of life I think! Thanks Gi

[@wowitsrozza]

My 13 year old self was utterly embarrassing, I honestly laugh at myself! However you seemed so wise for your age, I could have used you when I was 13!!

[@95EmilyD]

Just finished christmas with billy and me I loved it please do a follow up book of them would be amazing cant wait to read your next book

[@MsCarolinaMT]

oooww you're so nice! you are a little bit of my role model in life, so you are doin' great! And hello there from Mexico! :)

[@nicolemcorbett1948]

This is so funny Giovanna! I wrote an autobiography in year six, it was put on the window sill which I was proud as punch about...now when I read it I cringe at some of the things I wrote in it that everyone read :D

[@liliarsampaio]

I just love how inspirational you are as a person, always sooo sweet and lovely! Also, teenager Gi and I seemed to have the same mum hahaha sisters! ((:

[@twiligh4trinitya]

This is great. You are a great person all around!

[@AlexShinnickJustAlDreamer]

Anyone else see the 13 in the background? And she wrote this when she was 13?! Also this was very relatable!

[@lalvarim]

I love how you pursued your dreams, I feel like I got lost in the way and my 13 year old self wouldn't be that proud of me.. She wanted me to became an author but (since I didn't had a teacher saying I was good at it) I over criticize myself and give up after 3 pages. Maybe there's still time for me? This video inspired me to be that person I wanted to be growing up, I think I'm gonna give another shot and keep trying :)

[@zoetheepic1125]

I hope you've pursued your dream and that your doing well 😊 good luck, follow your dreams, inspirational stuff, yadda yadda, hope you do great!

[@camilamoreira9620]

I have a diary since I was 15 and is pretty cool to read it and see how you change your thoughts and grow etc

[@chloe2286]

I just love these videos so much, always makes me smile😊xxx

[@Athomewithkerry]

This was lovely! It's made me want to visit my mum's house to have a good look for some things I made when I was younger. I don't think I wrote an autobiography but I'm sure there is a dictionary of my own made up language to be found. Obvious I was not quite so wise and thoughtful as you when in my early teens :)

[@cianm7728]

Hi Gi,, loved this autobiography love love love...

[@abibooth7946]

This is so cute Gi, love you❤️❤️

[@MrAnthWard]

I was on the wooden block and then I got promoted to the xylophone. An absolute BEAUTIFUL moment in my life.

[@luannaandrade8486]

You're one of the cutest creatures on Earth! haha I'm a huge fan of you, your personality and your work, it would be lovely to see you on Oxford st signing :))

[@mcbustedcjp5677]

Hey we are kinda alike. Im in my schools orchestra and i play alto saxophone, clarinet, guitar, whistle and keyboard. Though in the musicals we do i HAVE to play as there's only two saxophone in the WHOLE school!

[@maco8982]

One of your best videos, I think it is very accurate for everyone !! xx

[@shaynamistry1293]

Your hair was like Carrie's, when you were younger. Such an awesome writer even when you were 13!

[@katrinamaynard1139]

On the list of things that need to be published. Frankly I'd read your shopping list

[@Danni_rb]

haha that reminds me of me in year 6, i was probably about 10 or 11 and most public schools in New South Wales offered this orchestra program where students played all different types of recorders, (like bass, tenor and the standard) and would perform at the Sydney Opera House as part of a massive orchestra with professional musicians playing all sorts of instruments. I spent months and months practising our little songs and they actually sounded really good! (recorders arent as annoying as everyone thinks if played right!) and the night came, there were thousands of people going into the Opera house. My family were there, and my friends were performing with me, I was so excited, and then when the performance started I got so nervous I would sound horrible I just pretended throughout the whole thing! I noticed the people around me doing the same thing. Now that I reflect on it though I cant help but think what else should i have expected, I was 10! haha but at least I get to tell the story of "performing" at the Sydney Opera House although ask me to play now and I wouldnt have a clue....

[@bestcousins8844]

Loved this Gi!

[@crownhilton]

Your hair looks so cute!

[@behappy-cx5jg]

You look so radiant! X

[@TiffanyAki]

I did the same thing in band in high school!! Hahaha. I just couldn't get my fingers to move quick enough so I didn't play.

[@PortobelloPink]

I played clarinet at school and I once had to perform with 3 other people in front of the whole school. I was so nervous that I lost all my breath and no noise came out so I just mimed. Very embarrassing!

[@annabelweber6314]

this is the cutest idea, so honest

[@katemason7457]

Your hair looks amazing in this video! Have you done something to it? Loved the video, too cute! 😘

[@ilovejenniferlawrenc]

Such a beautiful video!

[@teresa1433]

I was the same but with the flute, I never cared about learning to play the instrument therefore I didn't practice so I never knew what to do.

[@cookiesandcream394]

I really love this video! Did you keep a diary whilst growing up?? Haha, it's so weird that you thought you couldn't write and now you're one of my favourite writers :) JUST ABOUT TO START CHRISTMAS WITH BILLY AND ME!! :D SUPER SUPER EXCITED. (But there's a part of me that wants to wait till December for being a bit more festive)

[@DanielaProspero]

I love your videos so much, sooooo so much!

[@NHix33]

Literally thought that was Carrie in the picture until you mentioned it was you... haha

[@smilekatysmile]

Oh snap GI. I played the Tenor Horn in the school orchestra but never actually played. Even at school concerts. I think it was because the Tenor Horn is like a small Tuba and the noise it makes stands out, so I thought if I made a bum note everyone would hear so I just never played. OOPs.

[@swanlilly]

This was a fun video! thanks for sharing :)

[@TwithTim]

I absolutely loved this video !!!

[@ItsJustKate]

this is so lovely, I wish I had kept a diary when I was younger. ♡

[@kandi7kane]

This was really insightful! I used to be the same when I played saxophone in the school band!. Have you ever thought about writing an autobiography book? It would be rather interesting :) x

[@TheAwesomeCezzy]

This really has inspired me to keep at my dreams!!

[@luciedaniels7039]

love you Gi xx

[@aleisha1870]

That was lovely!

[@sookicat]

I loved this !!!!

[@lmind8912]

I really enjoyed that! Sitting here at 42 I wonder what I would say to my 13 year old self. I think there would be a lot of 'advice' to try and avoid some things I went through, but I also think there would be some encouragement to be brave enough to step out of my comfort zone and do some things I had always wanted to do. I have to ask, what are the books behind you on the shelf that have the ribbon tied round? I don't know why but every time I see them I am curious. :)

[@ImmyLeather]

I went to the orchestra and had no idea what was going on! I just go to the senior choir now, flute wasn't my forte

[@Wavekitty]

I pretended to play when I was in the school band too; at least it means you don't mess up, right?

[@Woollin1993]

I used to be in the orchestra at school and I pretended that I was playing the flute. Good job everyone doesn't pretend hahahs

[@clemclemclem-1]

I really liked this video! Also, thought you might like to know that I'm eating Nutella as I watch!

[@superdancethe2012]

I made an autobiography just like that in year 6

[@Matoustar]

aw this was so sweet!

[@cinderhella]

It's interesting how people do change over their teenage years...

[@annadalton3073]

This was a really sweet video:)

[@EmilyEaton14]

You are so lovely Giovanna