Diamond Painting ~ Set up a new painting with me! ~ Episode 1 ~ Answering more Tags

[@ReginaK2]

True friends are hard to come by. I’m now a 57 ex-smoker of 30+ years who has recently lost my job of 17 years. Kicker is I have a bum thyroid with a weight problem and physical limitations that will impede me from getting a new job. DP looks like it would be something that I could do to take my mind off the fact that I will soon loose the home my husband built for me and I’m lucky enough to have a son I can move in with. But at some point I will have a DP to do. I’m sure of it. Until then I will continue to crochet and figure out the next chapter of my life. Keep up the videos! I so enjoy listening to you talk about your life!

[@oliviavids7542]

I am watching whilst working on my first ever painting of the northern lights. Its a 30 x 40cm and I'm about a third of the way through. I'm already in love with the craft and your videos.

[@MrsLolaLou]

oliviavids, your comment is me…right now. Working on my first painting ever, while watching, and I am also a third of the way done. I am learning things from the videos.

[@scrapjoy]

Watched this yesterday and am setting up my first painting now. *Thank you* for sharing this. I'm using the same boxes/system and you've provided the setup structure and troubleshooting tips that I needed. New subbie 🙂

[@bonnienolan4526]

Thank you I enjoy your diamond painting videos. I'm going to use your method of using double sided tape. I am working on a square diamond painting now. It's so flusterating when the drills don't line up and start to buckle. Like you said I think the drills are to big or something. And I have a lot of trash drills. Thank you again ,watching you and listening to your stories is very relaxing.

[@charlenedulmage2589]

When you copy the inventory sheet, print it out bigger. I’m 70 and those symbols are much easier to read a bit bigger. BTW I’m Canadian too, but my favourite team is Toronto blue jays. I just finished a blue jay painting, enjoy being by yourself, you rock girl!

[@kimberlymoss5077]

I just spent 2 hours watching you dance with stickers and talk about nothing.... And I loved it! Keep it up. Can't wait to watch more!

[@bobbiemcgill8485]

i so love listening to your stories. i got back from Utah, and here I am working on my diamond painting and watching (really just listening) to your wonderful stories. Thanks, Allison, your are fabulous.

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Welcome back Bobbie McGill (what a great name, btw). Were you jonesing for a dp fix on the way home? You are equally fabulous!

[@ashleysdpsunboxings3951]

Aww you seem so sweet, I'm new to your channel as well as diamond paintings, but I feel you in the friends department...i don't have many either so I kinda keep to myself.

[@Heh3469]

I enjoyed every second of it. I really love seeing all the different types of setups and storage systems.

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Hey Cindy! Thank you - I also LOVE seeing everyone else's way of doing these same things!

[@MsBEARDIELOVER]

hun im dealing with weight issues and harmon garbage and i totally understand hun your children as you said love you because your so special as a mom in their world i am a known beaded tapestry artist and not being able to walk due to having a fused hip im barely able to walk anymore sad that if you cant walk, and you eat healthy and your have auto immune issues like Hashimoto its hard to loose weight so the surgeons wont do my surgery its such a horrible catch 22 but you learn to try and deal i love doing my bead work at local Panera's wow you mentioned menopause wow i don't have hot flashes but insomnia in the worst way sending you love and thanks your such a real person

[@hollyehelmsjenkins3410]

Since I’ve seen your videos (especially the organizing) I’ve decided to try diamond painting. Thanks ❤️

[@nadined9522]

air bubbles in the adhesive on canvas causes drill buckling. you can use a sharp knife and slice over the air bubbles to remove prior to drilling

[@MrsLolaLou]

Fantastic job on your success with quitting smoking. Those stories are wonderful for people who want to quit. It shows that it can really be accomplished! I am so glad the viewer asked that question because your story is very inspiring. 🙂 Btw, you have a friend in me. A friend you don’t know, but nonetheless, a friend!

[@TinaLynnReads]

I have lots of things to say and will probably miss some of them because I can’t remember after two hours. 🤣 I have that problem with a custom I have too. I’ve been working on it for awhile now because it’s frustrating that they keep buckling up. And I’ve done so much how, that it pisses me off to have to start it over again. Ya know? I have sarcoidosis too! I also had my gall bladder out. I was diagnosed with sarcoidosis in 2011 or 2012. I can’t remember. I started with it in my lungs and they thought I had lymphoma too. I also had it on my scalp, as it can present itself in many ways all over the place. It comes back every now and then but my lymph nodes in my lungs were really big when we first found it. Thanks for tagging me. I will try and do the tag tomorrow. I should of recorded videos this weekend but I was wanted to do whatever I wanted and enjoy my long weekend, so I was lazy. 🙈 I am trying to finish up this square on my painting and then will go read my book before bed. I started a 6”x6” square and who knows why I started something so big in the evening. I am half nuts. As always I love you and your videos. It makes my heart happy when I see you posted a new one! ❤️

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

I have to take notes on long videos to remember all my comments! ha! Are you frickin' kidding me??? You have the House disease too?? What a crazy world. They were very concerned about my lungs when I was diagnosed because that is what usually happens - but I was 'lucky'. Lazy is good - lazy is a way of life:) Can't wait to hear your answers. 6*6 square - girl you are crazy. Happy hearts make for happy farts! (sorry, couldn't resist the rhyme)

[@snobunni426]

Ouchie sarcoidosis is no joke. My coworker has it but she not old. I think she was 30 when she was diagnosed. The late actor Bernie Mac also disclosed he also had sarcoidosis, but his attacked his lungs. Love your method for your kit organization. I always want to get straight into it, but organization makes it so much more fun. I thought I was the only person who used their feet to cool down/warm up with.

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Hey Snobunni! I don't remember when I figured out the whole foot temp thing - but it sure does work for me:)

[@alexisstarr8270]

i just found you channel and i love it just keep being you and i love diamond paintings too

[@charlenedulmage2589]

I know about quitting smoking once, I did that too....after 35 years I still have not had another puff. It took 2 years to finally not look for that smoke after eating or having coffee. It was so hard for me I was afraid to touch another cigarette, not I’m done! Yea!

[@flowersflowers5070]

Get enough containers and start with 'A' and go to 'Z', I find that they seem to only use 1-9 when using numbers, then a few containers for symbols. Not DMC numbers whatsoever. The canvas it not labeled in DMC'S. After the pic is complete place a few back into the bags they came in write numbers etc on each bag so you know which one it is, there throw rest away. No need to hold on to all those beads ever.

[@heavenlygraphix]

Omg I love your videos I have binged watched almost all of them and this one is by far my favorite. Mostly because I am the same way with my oldest daughter. She is 16 and also my best friend, for me mostly because I’m always at work so no real interesting social life and for her because we are so much alike.

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Thank you so much for spending so much time listening to be blather on about nothing:) My daughter and I are like the same people separated by 35 years!

[@LucillePDavis]

I am new. stayed until the end, enjoyed it very much. I am learning a lot .Haven"t started mine yet.

[@rhondaal]

Hi Allison! I enjoy your videos! A few questions, please.... Can you post links to the set of little containers you got off of Amazon? I also got a set of them off of Amazon, but the quality was terrible (several wouldn’t close), so I had to return them. I’m hoping you got yours from a different seller than I did. Can you also post links to the organizer drawers you got from Harbor Freight and Amazon (and did you end up liking them as much as the HF ones)? I found some, but they don’t have the grooves to put the little dividers in the middle. I apologize if you’ve posted the answer to my questions in a later video, but I’m binge watching/listening and I must watch in order starting from the beginning, so just point me there if that’s the case. Lol! I would love to see a list of products you find useful or love. Do you have that somewhere? Abstract Crafter (Brandee) has a list linked on Amazon in her About section that’s really cool to peruse and add things to my wish list so I don’t forget about the cool things I stumble across. I know that you can post a link to a public wish list if you aren’t in the Amazon Affiliate program. Thank you!!

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

I do have a list of linked items:) It comes up in later videos - I totally do the same thing as you do though, I find a channel I like and start at the beginning. Here is the link: docs.google.com/document/d/1RJq0u7RldRZxINixhqX8bkL6ZtBcStM7AJi6WGH4QnY/edit?usp=sharing

[@dbreezy8993]

I love the AZQSD shop. I’ve never had any problems with them. That’s unfortunate for you.

[@stephanieblyshakkamphaus7936]

Would you please post a link to your fabulous drill storage containers! I put all my drills together also!

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Hey Stephanie! Here is a link to a google doc where everyone I love is listed and linked:) docs.google.com/document/d/1RJq0u7RldRZxINixhqX8bkL6ZtBcStM7AJi6WGH4QnY/edit?usp=sharing

[@arlenelewis1908]

I am so glad you brought this up. On my current project I have the same problem. I was considering the glue idea. Man! I swear there are two sizes of drills. I close off a row and with the last drill going in 4 to six pop up. Right now I am pulling one and spreading out the others. I have found checkerboarding helps for a little while but the 6 place works best with uniform placement. Yikes! I hate how much time I take going back over what I completed instead of forging ahead. My canvas Isn't from either of your stores. Is it possible the resin makers have not standardized. I heard a lot of people have same issue with kitsch from Huacan. I think Tombow Aqua will work. Please let me know.

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Hey Arlene! I am also getting so frustrated with these canvas's and drills that don't fit each other! It totally ruins the experience. I have started to let the outside edges get uneven so that the inner parts fit better... The edges should be covered once they are framed - I think?

[@Lovecraftforever]

I had the same problem, when beads buckled up. Mine were bigger size beads then the other ones. So i just picked beads that little smaller and problem was gone.

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Hey gorgeous - thanks for coming by! I tried to do that but it didn't work at the time. I may go back and try again since now I have a lot more diamonds from different companies and they may have more sizes..

[@GoneOffMyMeds]

Holy shnikeys Allison! You tagged me and it took me a week to see it! Oh the guilt sets in... I will try to get my tag recorded soon. As far as what I would want to know, it would be to have the wisdom to know what I should know and what I shouldn't, and not want to know the wrong thing. But, I don't get 2 knows do I? Without the 2nd thing to know, I would know what the thing I should know is, but not the actual information that would be beneficial to me, just that I should know it but don't. Bottom line, I have no idea what I would want to know... it is 1 a.m. and I am not thinking straight. I guess I will have to figure this out for when I answer this tag myself. Thanks so much for including me. AND... I watch now at 2x and found a stash of double sided tape and can't wait to use it! You Rock!!!

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

I think I lost track there... But as long as you know what you were going for! Can't wait to see your answers - and seriously, no worries about the time lag, hadn't even realized it myself and I'm the same exact way!

[@jamiwomack2129]

Allison my current painting is doing the same thing. Please let me know if that glue worked.

[@diamondpaintingking7227]

don’t make diamond painting a job just make it fun to do remember China 🇨🇳 has zero no quality control standards just try to have fun with your paintings don’t sweat 😓 the small stuff thanks for the video 👍

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Very good point indeed... thanks for the reminder to just have fun:)

[@mosaicat2]

I enjoyed your video and I listened to you while getting my painting ready for my dpal that they have going on with diamond art club. I figured out if I printed my symbol key onto sticker paper all I had to do was cut them out and stick it on and they have this stuff called undu that will Reve the stickers and you can use them again.

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Hello! Glad you enjoyed the video. I love your idea of using sticker paper:)

[@christinepreston3433]

What do you all do with your paintings when your done? Sell them?

[@onlygdvibes8082]

Hi Allison, I love the new system!! I actually already got my storage drawers. But I was thinking before I actually take out and combine all my drills from all my kits, I'm kinda scared.lol. But how do you know the symbol for each number, cuz aren't the symbols different in all kits?? Do you just pull out all the drills that you need for that particular kit!!??? I'm afraid of having to constantly be looking at my key. That may slow me down big time. Can you please explain the process, I want this system to work, I think it's super cool, and I already bought the drawers. Thank you!!!

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Hello!! It's going to be OK. Yes, I combine all of the drills according to their DMC number, regardless of the key code. When I want to do a painting, I refer to the key to get the right DMC colors out of their drawers and create a little kit to use. This is where I add the key symbol to them. I hope that helps - I'm planning a video from beginning to end on this topic! Stay tuned:)

[@onlygdvibes8082]

@@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl Thank you soooooo much Allison!!!! Yes, now I totally understand!!! I'm going for it now!!!!! I love your videos!! Please continue. I check everyday and look forward to my days off so I can watch them.

[@ElizzaBeast]

Why don't you just keep your drills in the bundle they come in when you get the kit? Then you don't have to search for the ones you need... I don't get it why a drawer system?

[@heather_colours8701]

God I love a good tag answering session! I’m sorely tempted to start my own channel just to answer tags. I’d love to be your phone buddy but I suspect the cost and time zone differences would be prohibitive 🙄. We’ll have to stick to electronic messaging. Glad you’re enjoying your KZbin life. The British accent might need a bit of work though.....just sayin’ 😉😂❤️

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Oh Heather - if I could gab with you all day on the phone I know my life would be the better for it:) !!! My accents all around need a bit of work... And how did you know I started because I wanted to answer tags??? It is so fun!

[@peggycollins4523]

You r so funny!!! I laugh every time I watch. I would want to know if my son will b a part of my life again. As you were saying 987 I was repackaging 986. LOL Looking forward to the next chapter of Allison🙂

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

I hope your question gets answered soon Peggy - in a great way:) Thank you so much for watching and I'm glad you enjoy my sense of humor!

[@eveyloso9595]

You are sweet and funny. I love this video.ill be your Friend. I am 20 and into things people find odd but no one is normal. Also i am having health issues too but the doctors can’t find anything wrong and it’s driving me crazy

[@justdea5757]

I love your stories. You very interesting to listen to. I am having the same issue as you with my DP with either the diamonds are the wrong size or the canvas squares are too small. Either there are large gaps between or the diamonds get too tight and pop out. Very frustrating indeed. This hobby is supposed to be relaxing but it isn't the case with me on my two DP. BTW...I hope you do more videos too!

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Thank you Dea! Right!? Either the canvas is wrinkled, the symbols are illegible, the diamonds are misshapen or they just don't fit:( When we get a painting that works all the way through it's like a miracle:)

[@jansmith1157]

Hi Allison, I'm a new subbie on your channel. I'm a night person too. I am doing the contest on Gone Off My Meds, Abstract Crafter, & Everything Gwenny that starts Oct. 1st, 2018 & ends December 31st, 2018. It is my 1st painting ever & it is a Diamond Dotz brand & Michaels has in stock. I enjoy watching all the different channels for Diamond Painting. I hope I will enjoy it. I am thinking about the issues a lot of people are commenting about grid size, drill size, wrinkled canvas & glues. I myself wonder what age group is responsible for the product they are shipping out & how long have they have been in this type of manufacturing position. I think each person male & female should be required to do a small round & small square full drill canvas so they literally understand what they are shipping out to general public. I think the youth, of the USA & worldwide don't give a crap as long as they get a check. I'm going to try to keep up with all the channels.

[@shannonskillett6394]

I am currently having the same issue with one of my Canvas. Can you tell me if the sealing works and what did you use

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

I will definitely be reporting back on this issue - not sure yet if it worked...

[@leafreeman3565]

I just found your channel. I loved this video. Setting up is one of my favorite things to do and watch. I was really invested in your stories and I can't wait to watch more. While watching i finished a Four Season Tree diamond painting and started a black cat painting! P.S. I don't know if I missed something or not but how did you turn the symbols into stickers? I have a very large project to start with some crazy symbols so that would help a lot

[@firesoul5277]

Lea Freeman I feel like she printed the chart on to stickerpaper (if you call it that) its the same page but now she is able to cut what she wants and stick them on the boxes.

[@bonnienolan4526]

She explains how at the beginning of her video. But she used double sided tape. I'm going to try it, so much easier to kit up.

[@lynettedalton-stitchinmyst7358]

lol, you have never cross stitched i take it??

[@darleneroberts6949]

Again I loved your video. I too do not have close friends. I would love to be your friend to chat on the phone. It is nice to have a friend just to talk to. I did not think the video was too3 long. I was working on my DP and just enjoying your conversation. It was quiet and peaceful. A very pleasant evening. Thank you for continuing your vídeos. Darlene

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Hey Darlene! Tell me more about yourself:) Where do you live? Family? I want to know! Thank you so much for spending time with me and leaving such lovely comments! :)

[@darleneroberts6949]

@@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl Hi Allison, I live in New Hampshire, in the USA. I am single and have no children. I have a sister and she has 6 children, so I have nieces and nephews. Other than that I do not really have any other family. I always enjoyed cross stiching but I have trouble seeing well enough plus it takes more time. I am enjoying doing the DP kits. I finished one and I am working on my 2nd one, which is the Mickey Mouse one. I like to read. I am not an accountant but I have done bookkeeping for years. I am about 8 years older than you. I really do enjoy your vídeos and I think you would be a very nice friend to have. Darlene

[@k3nNdRa1]

Loved this video!!! To answer your question, If I could know one thing, I would like to know if I would have more kids in the future so I can stop trying to repair my body from the first 2.

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

ha! That's awesome!!!!

[@k3nNdRa1]

I also do diamond painting videos, going to do my best to be more persistent with them but feel free to watch my videos too

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

I just watched one of your videos! I really enjoyed it - please do more :)

[@k3nNdRa1]

Aww thanks girl!! Will definitely try to get on track with them, gotta find a routine :)

[@eveyloso9595]

If you want you can watch my time lapse kitting up video

[@happyhippofinds7210]

I would like to know how my health progress in future.

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Oh that's also a good one!

[@berthadockett5010]

Today was the first time I saw your video and I loved every moment, I live and Silver Spring Md and I would be your friend if I lived closer to you . I’m eighty years old ,starting painting in April I stay to myself most of the time, but your video made me reach out to you I hope you don’t mine. So inspired thank you for a good afternoon my name is Bertha Dockett

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Hey Bertha!!! You are so lovely - I wish we did live closer:) Of course I don't mind your saying 'hi', anytime my friend.

[@jumjaanarak1322]

What is called closed paper?

[@scrappylisa5734]

Oh I love your videos. You are such an entertaining storyteller.... great company whilst I diamond paint. I also have weight issues (due to medication side effects) .... it sucks but it is what it is. I was trying to put a face to your voice so looked up fb and couldn't help but chuckle ..... the person under you on the list was a half naked, breast augmented young lady!!!!! I nearly wet myself laughing thinking you look pretty good there!!!! lol Honestly though, you are very attractive, very entertaining and seem like a lovely person. I am new to your channel so binge watching (all out of order which is upsetting my OCD, haha) Keep up the great channel :)

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Hey Lisa! Thank you so much for your lovely comment - It WAS ME that has half-naked:) nah, it wasn't. That picture of me is a little old - I was a good lookin' lady in my time - just wish I was aging more gracefully... Thanks for sticking around:)

[@flowersflowers5070]

I hope you have found a different way to do this since it has been four years ago. No need to do all this two sided tape, cutting those things out.

[@sandrajanes9072]

I quit smoking as well but I smoked for over 30 years and I smoked a pack and a half every day I quit wither the help of Laser Treatment

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Good for you! I've never even heard of laser treatment for smoking?

[@michellepriestley5136]

Why do you write the number on the sticker and not use the inventory sheet like you do the symbols?

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Because you are so much smarter than I am! Never even crossed my mind:) But I will from now on!!!

[@michellepriestley5136]

I doubt I’m smarter. 😋Some companies like huacan use the same symbols. I thought maybe you might of been keeping the containers aside with the symbols left on them and just changing the dmc numbers. I do have a set of huacan and ever moment containers just so I don’t have to keep doing symbols over and over

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

that is also a great idea:) I keep the symbols aside on a laminated card so I don't have to keep cutting out the same ones.

[@dianajones256]

How can you get missing diamonds that aren’t in you diamond painting kits.

[@berthadockett5010]

Diana Jones )

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Hey Diana! You can either contact the company/store that sold you the kit directly or you can do a search in Etsy for Diamond drills - there are few sellers who will specialize in this very thing.

[@debrasmock7828]

Married my hubby in march of 2002 =) the 16th. i also started smoking young (15)and quit for my my husband (25)...and because i got pregnant with my son.

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Did I mention in the episode that I was married on March 17th?? That's so cool!

[@debrasmock7828]

@@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl you said march 2002 but not the date i dont think. =) Thanks for your videos!! You have given me some great ideas with storage and all!!

[@oliviarobinson5460]

thank you for the video but please please turn the £ round they upside down lol OCD much yup :)

[@oliviarobinson5460]

opps ok olly keep mouth shut or dont type till end thank you lol

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

I did eventually figure out that most of those symbols were for currency around the world! What can I say - it was late at night! Thank you for helping me out:)

[@oliviarobinson5460]

i love your extra long vids im a night owl so watching you gives me something to do my problem is i comment before i should lol and yes i know i should make lists then wait till end but i get too excited lol

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

olivia robinson no worries! I do the same thing all the time😊

[@athenascraftingworld970]

i live in california also in the barstow area

[@jodysavage6410]

Body part I'd give up would loose would be a kidney for donation.

[@quietrain4eva]

I hate, hate, hate bananas😷the smell, the taste, the look when they brown.....ugh, BUT like you, I also love banana candy😁😁😁

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Too funny! My husband likes bananas in his smoothie but won't peel the one's that are on their way to brown so I have to go do it for him while he runs out of the room!

[@daisymckibbens2833]

My Name is Daisy Mc Kibbens.Me and my Daughter is best Friend. It so hard to have a good friend to talk to. About anything.[Laugh]

[@candybenton6665]

Hi! I love your stories! Thanks so much for sharing your life with us♥️♥️. I would want to know winning Mega Jackpot lotto numbers!

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Hey Candy! You're so sweet (like Candy! ha!) thank you so much

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

OOooohhhh Winning Numbers! Of course!

[@shezrockall7655]

I am having that problem with a Custom Grrrr

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Grrrrrrr is right.

[@sandrajanes9072]

Love the video

[@lavonnabakke3899]

Okay after this I would like a friendship application lol. Might be online since I am in Oklahoma but I lived in Hanover Ontario as a teen does that give me some qualification? Plus we have a lot in common!

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

Application accepted!

[@AwakeLazarus]

I’m in Montreal.

[@elisaolsen7215]

😂😂👍👏😍

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

:)

[@rebekaharredondo9247]

Hi

[@tammyhyler3001]

LET'S BE FRIENDS

[@AllisonRosenisacraftygirl]

OK!!

[@ReginaK2]

True friends are hard to come by. I’m now a 57 ex-smoker of 30+ years who has recently lost my job of 17 years. Kicker is I have a bum thyroid with a weight problem and physical limitations that will impede me from getting a new job. DP looks like it would be something that I could do to take my mind off the fact that I will soon loose the home my husband built for me and I’m lucky enough to have a son I can move in with. But at some point I will have a DP to do. I’m sure of it. Until then I will continue to crochet and figure out the next chapter of my life. Keep up the videos! I so enjoy listening to you talk about your life!

[@ReginaK2]

True friends are hard to come by. I’m now a 57 ex-smoker of 30+ years who has recently lost my job of 17 years. Kicker is I have a bum thyroid with a weight problem and physical limitations that will impede me from getting a new job. DP looks like it would be something that I could do to take my mind off the fact that I will soon loose the home my husband built for me and I’m lucky enough to have a son I can move in with. But at some point I will have a DP to do. I’m sure of it. Until then I will continue to crochet and figure out the next chapter of my life. Keep up the videos! I so enjoy listening to you talk about your life!