Discussing Zoo, Life, and Channel Changes

[@TheKing8403]

My advice would be to maybe pull back on the amount of family stuff you share as well, keep that for yourself. While we fans do enjoy seeing that side I think it would help with your mental health to not have to worry about hauling the cameras around with you and documenting stuff when you’re just out and about. When it comes to filming, stick to the studio and focus on the city and when you’re done for the day go enjoy the rest of it with your family and keep that piece of yourself for yourself.

[@BrickTemplar]

Happiness loves silence.

[@roaenokesyzlak7828]

You also have to realize, this is his "talks" channel, where it's more focused on the inner workings of the main Bricksie channel. Just food for thought.

[@bellafemmina4106]

Whoa! We love the family stuff. The Bricksie family is awesome. We don’t have a family, so it wonderful for us that he shares his with us.

[@dannyl-p1543]

Brother, you didnt sleep in like a baffoon, you slept it because your body needed it...

[@Masala4Madhavi]

I feel like you need to figure out a healthy work/private life balance, it'll take time to figure out what works for you and we're here and we're not gonna leave because you upload less on your channel!

[@frankspencer1557]

If you keep pressuring yourself to try and do everything as quick as possible you are going to have a big time burn out. Set goals, but set realistic goals. Take care Jordan.

[@LindaCLindley]

It was sad to see you so down this morning. You are definitely moving in the right direction, taking control over your life, rather than letting that ever-busy life consume you. As many have said, we are with you however you restructure your time. As a pastor once told me, you’ve passed a signpost in your life, and from here to the next signpost, your life will be different. It’s good that you are self-aware and can recognize your triggers and can choose to ignore them. I’m sure Josee will appreciate your help with the twins, as they are also passing a signpost with their potty training. We love you both and want nothing but peace and happiness for you. ❤️

[@insidethebricks5043]

Please do not get rid of the zoo. Don't worry about what people say. Every major city in every major country have zoos.

[@annettemode4491]

This is your darn channel, ignore naysayers and do what makes you happy or it will never make others happy

[@SticklerBricks]

How else is he gonna use those Awesome animal molds! Duh! Zoo makes sense to me. I Love it! 😊❤😊

[@KimMDarden]

Oh my goodness. Do NOT change your amazing city or anything in the future due to political correctness. It’s a fantasy city and I think people need to take it easy you’re doing amazing work thanks for sharing.

[@colemantrebor6574]

@@KimMDarden Zoos are to some degree animal cruelty. That isn't political correctness, it's a fact. But with all the work zoos do for conservation and awareness of climate change and endangered children, and all the money they raise and projects they support, saying zoos are bad isn't true. Some zoos are worse in how they treat animals, some are better, but in a lot of countries in the first world animals are being treated better and better in zoos. Anyway I agree, don't get rid of the zoo, keep it!

[@dianneford6893]

Five day work week and eight hour days, Turning your hobby into your job is everyone's dream but then that comes with all the work schedules. Shorter days at the studio would be my first thing. " This year I am going home on time, no unpaid overtime!"

[@MidichlorianMaster]

There is an old saying that I try to live by. "It's not the destination, it's the journey." I think your fans will be with you on the long journey of building the city.

[@adrianvcomics9820]

My advice for you is to try to spend more time with Ms Bricksie, I’m sure she’s overwhelmed with the twins. Surprise her and have fun together. Take care and have some rest.

[@rosemorrison7075]

Hi Bricksie. I like your latest ideas for the zoo. You know how you want it to look, and to destroy and rebuild is part of the fun and the journey. I'm deeply concerned that you are trying to succeed in everything with perfection, even when it puts tremendous pressure on you. I honestly feel that you need to have a 5 day working week at the Studio, and two Saturdays a month for Whatnot. Sundays are exclusively for your family. We, your loyal followers, want your health and happiness above our love for your updates. You need to be balanced, not burnt out. Take care and look after yourself. We will always support you.

[@StacksOnBricks]

100% agree!

[@earthbricks]

Boundaries. Set boundaries for yourself. For the benefit of your family, your health, your well-being. It’s okay to not do it all. You set the standard. And if the standard has been set too high, it’s up to you to change that. Not easy to do tho. You are only human. Strict 40 hour (or whatever you think is reasonable) work week. Then put the camera away and focus on family. Your family and fans will appreciate it!

[@PaNic99]

Family first, above all else. Nothing is worth their and your happiness.

[@CromulentKajiggers]

Definitely slow down, dude. Give yourself time to rest and enjoy what you're doing. Something to consider: you seem to have moments where you just need to do a lot. Maybe on those days, film more stuff than you need and keep some of that footage put aside for special videos you can post when you need a break but still feel that compulsion to post. Mostly though, don't burn yourself out. From a viewer, it's way more fun to watch you enjoy what you're doing!

[@craftyhobbit7623]

Don't worry about the elephant enclosure - there is another species in Africa called Forest elephants and they live in the Congo, so it's fine.

[@AmmaBuilds]

I’ve said before on the Bricksie channel, I’m here for the process and the journey, not for the product. I admire your drive but don’t like to see you put so much pressure on yourself. You and your family’s health and happiness is worth far more than self imposed demands. Your family needs you, your time and attention, far more than I as a fan do. Please take care of yourself.

[@loserlee]

You could build a lion king / pride rock formation in the lion enclosure extending out from the rock wall.

[@lertiongaming]

Do what you gotta do, I love your content so please don't burn yourself out! Keep it up Bricksie. You have inspired me to make my Lego City that much better!

[@colemantrebor6574]

You mention you think progress is too slow and you have too many things you want to do. Just look back at a video of 6 months ago and you'll see how much progress you made since then. It's never going as fast as it you want it to, but progress is being made for sure. Just keep going and take a break when you need to.

[@isabellerininger6249]

I think your struggles are normal for all small business owners… the pull to work and having balance is hard. But please know that we support you having a normal life outside work. 8-5 Monday-Friday is more than plenty. We fully support you!!! 🎉

[@StacksOnBricks]

You have some amazing self-awareness mate. Self reflection check-points are important- thanks for sharing your thoughts with us. It’s ok to pull back a bit in order to focus on your mental health and family. We’ll be here for whatever and whenever you upload.

[@hectictazmaniaprime]

You could always do a City Channel update once a week to take the stress off putting in time for yourself and put out reviews here and there.

[@jameshickling2641]

The zoo, the original got me hooked on your channel! I think it was the best thing if your previous city, and have been looking forward to what you are doing this time!

[@lauramanchester1770]

I think you need to spend your weekends with your kids and wife. Not worry about the Lego and upload.

[@dudie5403]

I think you need more structure in your life and a good work-life balance. You want 1001 things done at the same time but that's not possible. Like then you work on the zoo, then suddenly you work on your displays in the display rooms, then you suddenly work on the camp ground, sorting stuff and at the end of the day nothing is complete as you planned. Maybe it's better to have some structure in that so you are not all over the place. And cut down on uploading. And not starting on the camp ground when the zoo is not done yet etc.

[@TheDreamtimezzz]

Not all Zoos are animal cruelty. They have kept animals from going extinct and reintroduced species in areas where they disappeared. I know many zoo workers / veterinarians and they love their animals and give them great care.

[@BrickTemplar]

Yeah, in most areas zoos consist only of the rescue animals and of those that are bred in captivity. These are actually enjoying human attention. Cue tiger in a Chinese? zoo who went mad and walked in circles because there’s been no visitors during the pandemic.

[@kcrenteria8709]

You're not alone. I have two and a half year old twins as well and their energy levels are off the chart. Take care of yourself and you're family!

[@MrKChernes]

I’m sure people have already recommended this, but the lion enclosure could be made a bit smaller to give the elephants more space, and then give the lions a cave to stretch their space backwards. Maybe there are cave dwelling elephants, but at zoos I typically see caves in the lion exhibits.

[@22damaged]

I certainly don't expect to see you every day Bricksie!!!😂😊 A few times yah but never every day! I've said it before... I expect you to take the weekend off! You need to spend time with Mrs Bricksie and your kids. 😊 So, please start living life with the family because one day your kids are going to be 5 and Startin school!!!😢 Lego is your job, you need days to shop, have a life, spend it with Mrs' Bricksie. ..editing. ..give yourself a break!!! Have a viable plan ❤ a sustainable life and plan.😊

[@EMR-DESIGN]

Good idea! We can skip every other day so you can do your work better and you will have more time for what you need to do or also with your family. So it is good that you think about it and good that you talk to us about it! you will see that we accept your change and the reason why. So go for it!

[@Bricksborough]

Do what you want to do! That said I know I and many others love daily uploads. Don’t stress yourself out. It’s ok to not get a lot done in a day, it’s all a process, it will all happen eventually.

[@SeanBelfry]

If you're concerned about time now, wait until the kids are in after-school activities like baseball or gymnastics. It will be here before you know it.

[@MrBois]

You are making good choices, balance in life is very important. I hope your twins share their energy with you. Best of luck.

[@40kknight]

Zoo's are not cruel to animals. Maybe in the 80's and earlier generations animals were captured specifically to be in a zoo, but nowadays basically all the animals in a zoo are rescued and/or would not be able to survive in the wild. Zoo's also help to breed animals to release back into the wild. In terms of your lion enclosure, maybe change the tan to dark tan because the lions themselves are tan and they are harder to distinguish being they blend in with the atmosphere.

[@m2mcbrick444]

The very most IMPORTANT things, your health, your family's health and wellbeing, anything beyond that always comes a DISTANT 3rd 4th 5th whatever. The channel is just a piece of your LIFE PUZZLE. Enjoy the family and every moment you have with them. The studio/work space will be there and its yours to determine how and how often you grow it and at what pace. Yes it's your business and that's the beauty and blessing with it. It's YOURS, you and Josee are in charge don't let it consume you and certainly don't let viewers/subscribers sway YOUR PLAN! Be safe and well!

[@robertdurrance8161]

i really like how you uplaod almost everyday. this is the first thing i look for on youtube is too see your video at lunch time. but id be happy even if its not as frequent if your mental health is affected . that doesnt seem right that you work yourself too depression

[@RobFabb]

Do what is best for You and your family - the kids will grow up fast trust me!!! On the zoo front many zoos these days exist to look after rescued animals !

[@eddielowe8189]

Your letting everything control you, take back control an get your priorities in order. Firstly your income should be protected so you can keep doing what you do, Secondly your family needs you and you need them , so enjoy every moment you can with them. Building sets and the city should not rule you and making content for here as you do it because you love it. You have let these things rule you and taken the fun from you, Big projects are great but don't get obsessed with completing as you always have tomorrow to do a bit more an you need to enjoy the journey, if you don't you may as well get a normal 9 to 5 job and be unhappy at that.

[@tonihall7810]

Well it’s about time . I don’t know how you have done it till now. Just do what is comfortable. I just want to give you a hug xxx

[@margaretritchie7328]

I think you should try to work something closer to a normal work week. No more than 40 hours! You need time for yourself and time for your family. 😊 and maybe try to leave what's undone til the summer, if not 2026, and concentrate on finishing up areas like the zoo and amusement part, street scapes etc. You have lots of time! I'm 81 and still building Lego.

[@Lex-47A]

Don't let the work, the pressures of it, take away your joy... When it starts to do that, then you know it's time to reassess, and make any necessary changes to keep the joy, the fun, the excitement thriving!

[@WYO_Dirtbag]

Still thinking you could move the barn animals to a farm out in the country, that way you have more space for zoo animals.

[@SticklerBricks]

Totally agree with that. Zoos dont need a petting area if thats even what he considers it to be.

[@WYO_Dirtbag]

@@SticklerBricks Yeah, especially since the zoo space is limited. He can still have a petting zoo area on a farm too.

[@Peterlevahn]

Don’t worry about comments it’s conservation zoo

[@BrickTemplar]

Some people didn’t want a Police modular to exist because what happened in the US. Let’s listen to them, and let criminals escape, shall we.

[@BuckbyJon]

Whatever you decide to do will be the right choice my friend.

[@MikeCara]

I would definitely like to see quality over quantity. Maybe I'm reaching but I swear you continuously have these moments when you work on the zoo. In my opinion, it feels like it physiology breaks you down as it's one of the few areas that is custom. You've said it a bunch of times, you're not brickcrafts. Scrap the zoo. Stick to Lego built sets.

[@RomanChaar]

If you want change, CHANGE

[@memyselftheone]

I'd say take the weekends off at least - except maybe for the odd whatnot stream. And maybe mondays too; then you can have 1 day a week off without the kids around for half the day. If your channel can deal with drop in views (because of course less videos = less views), then go for it. Your long term health (mental as well as physical) is way more important than pleasing some viewers. :)

[@AntBandit]

There are definitely ethical zoos out there. Animal captivity is not cruelty, zoos give important educational and conservation value. I have my own Aquarium MOC series and have received alot of hateful comments from animal rights activists who disagree, and while it's a nuanced issue you can't allow others to dictate your content.

[@socalbushy]

People are going to complain no matter what you do. This is your city build it your way. I’m here to watch you build your dream not mine. So take care of Family, you and then LEGO.

[@Ann-MarieMacMillan]

Sad to see you so low and not your usual cheerful high energy self Jordan 😢 At least you are addressing it and taking positive steps to improve your work-life balance. You take care and your fans and supporters will be here waiting for you whatever you decide ❤

[@kevinbetts2720]

Again please stop listening to idiots on the internet. It pains me to see you agonize over anonymous trolls who are never going to be happy no matter what you do. It is your city and your collection and no one else's opinion matters but yours. If they are so damned offended by a Lego zoo, let them go somewhere else.

[@MarkConaron]

I can say for myself I enjoy seeing your videos everyday but I completely understand the pressure you have placed on yourself to do that. I for one will keep watching whatever your schedule is. Thanks for the update and take some pressure off.

[@Static_Thunder]

I think the reduction in uploads would be very beneficial to both you, your family and the channel as a whole. Whilst this is by no means saying that the videos you produce are not good, I think giving yourself a couple days to make one video will greatly increase the quality in the clips included in each video. It could allow you to experiment more, try out new ways to film or new ways to engage the audience. Additionally, uploading everyday is bound to run you dry on energy, which after 4 years for you it is seeming like that is the case. There is a fantastic reason why most work places cap hours at 40/week, its because they want to ensure their employees have enough time to rest and recover after a shift. Now, some might say being a KZbinr is not as difficult as many other professions, it doesn't dismiss the fact that you are working double what the average person is. I think your drive to create amazing content for us fans is very admirable and appreciated, however I also believe many of us would happily take a decrease in content to see you feel better and have more time with your family.

[@wilddawgfarm]

Jordan, as a mother of twins, I see the signs of burnout all over your face and have for months. I really hope you can talk to someone.

[@VirtualLandscapeAdventure]

I've heard other KZbinrs say the same thing-that they deprioritize weddings just to make sure they can post a video. In retrospect, they regret it. There's a risk of burnout and ending up sick, which could make a lot of your efforts wasted. You talked about safety when introducing the helmet. Mental health is just as important. Take care of yourself.

[@Krypto_Bricks]

Sorry to hear you being down man, but I totally get it. As awesome as your job is, it’s very demanding because it’s all you and your decisions every single day. I also feel the parenting side, my kids are a bit older now but the toddler ages just make the day feel the a mad dash and a total blur. I guess I’m just here to say thank you for everything you’re doing and am here to continue supporting you!

[@tamerasyniec6621]

Of course it’s fun for us, your followers, to have a video everyday. But if you burnout, we won’t have anything. Care for your family, your health, both mental and physical, your business. Those who really care will keep watching.

[@SticklerBricks]

Been watching the bricksie channel since 2020 an am Baffled by the contsant everyday upload schedge. I think you have gained enough traction to upload a little less. Burnout is very Real an how you have gone this long is IMPRESSIVE! Superior Drive an Dedication is nothing short of ADMIRABLE! I follow this channel too obv. I watch every vid on both channels and Love starting my day with them. Also like and 100% everyone of your vids. Recently started commenting too (couple days ago). You are a total inspiration an your city is Epic! You do you! Nevermind the Naysayers as ive noticed that they are just Jealous imo.

[@natalyabaich4006]

Hi, Jordan. I love your Zoo area. I think you have made some great improvements with different displays within the Zoo. Please don't let some keyboard warriors detract from your excellent work. It really does look phenomenal each time you make an exhibit improvement. As for you making a change to your upload schedule, I say go for it. It's important to have a workable, meaningful home/work balance. These are important times in your children's lives. They are going through so many monumental changes that you are going to want to be there for them. The studio will always be there. LEGO will always have something for you to do. I am sure Josee would appreciate having you around the house more often. These are memories you both will enjoy making for the rest of your life. Your true fans and supporters will be here for you no matter what schedule you ultimately decide to go with. Much love to you and your family.

[@waferjuice]

this is like the fifth time he gets emo over a negative keyboard warrior.. this guy rly needs to grow a spine

[@austinlee5451]

I'm so glad you're changing your upload structure. A video per day (and LONG videos sometimes!!!) is not sustainable for anyone. I think we'd all rather you upload less often and have a happier, healthier life rather than be so stressed over a daily upload.

[@ryanconrad2786]

Make Bricksie Talks a once a week thing to decompress. Do your other channel 4 days a week, and take 2-3 off. During these times you can still work on the lego city or record if you want, but don't stress about releasing the footage that day. Your mental health and life commitments come before this, even if it is your job.

[@peggyp5996]

Do what is best for you always!

[@joeyost1603]

My suggestion would be not commit yourself to any upload schedule. If you can get a video out, great. If you can't, that's fine too. Some weeks maybe it will be 7 videos, some 5, some 3. Just go with the flow and get done what you can get done.

[@michaelrobinson1806]

I saw the Star Wars orchestra many many moons ago (prob 15y now) and it was truly amazing!!! Hope you all enjoyed it as well. I still have the poster I bought from it framed in my basement :)

[@benboor9130]

Anxiety is a real condition. And you clearly have a problem with it. Unfortunately so do 40% of the rest of us. So easy for us to get into our own head and make it even worse. We all like your content or we would be here. Read the CONSTRUCTIVE ideas and ignore any criticism. If you want a zoo, build a zoo. Your anxiety will handicap your creativity and that would be a shame.

[@TiggerTom]

Keep the zoo. Nobody cares about the welfare of some plastic animals. But your zoos are FANTASTIC!

[@partiegratuite]

You know that you deserve holidays like anyone else? Take some. Holidays are good for you. And what is good for you is ultimately good for your channel and for me too ;)

[@waferjuice]

bricksie is the kind of youtuber with such low self esteem he breaks down the moment someone say something negative... a tip is u gotta grow a spine

[@Jimijimbob]

You need to balance your life better. 9 to 5, Monday to Friday. At five on Friday, shut the doors and have a proper weekend with the family. A settled routine like that will be so much better for you. Don’t feel like you have to rush your projects. They will get done when they get done. I love videos every day but it’s a lot of work. Chill out more and enjoy your family. I hope you find what works for you.

[@HookedonBricks]

I was listening to the last part of the video and nodding vigorously. Take care of you and be kind to yourself.

[@samanthamorristhecat8131]

you put too much pressure on yourself, remember Roman wasn't built in a day. great book recommendation. I enjoyed your walk around the city today, was good to see the steady progress of areas with the MIL plates.

[@galvon]

Your zoo could be a animal rehabilitation or animal sanctuary for endanger animals

[@williamewen383]

For the sake of your mental health, maybe undertake some form of planning at the outset. The constant "build complete destroy" would do my head in. I'm one of your biggest fans, worry about you.

[@andregundel3345]

You don’t need to make a video every day. Don’t break yourself by trying to fulfil everyone’s expectations. Not gonna happen anyway. Take more time for your family. Your kids are only this old once in your life and theirs. Rest a bit, get peed and poobed on while potty training. Makes for excellent stories to embarrass your kids in front of a future son or daughter in law, when they are grown up. If it takes you a month to build a lion enclosure in your zoo it will probably turn out even better. Nobody expects you to finish your city in a year or two. If you are done in 10 years I’d still be shocked at the speed. I’ve spend two months just playing with parts to build a jet engine and a pair of angled wings for a Lego build. Plus at that pace I had plenty of time to spend with my daughter.

[@heleneabergman]

Crazy to upload every day as the twins get older!

[@HunteroftheNorth]

Leave the camera gear at the studio. Try to maintain a more regular work schedule and not always feeling compelled to film so many aspects of your life. Maybe it's time to have a bit more privacy at home and not film the family so much. We will continue to watch without daily uploads.

[@GigglesRosebud]

I love zoos and they help preserve animals that have lost habitat. Our zoo is always improving but nothing is perfect. But yes there are pros and cons to zoos. The best would be animals living in the wild and never losing habitat but that isn’t reality. We need zoos to save species.

[@John-wj6kg]

I still think that you should take a day or two off every week. If you must post every day, pre=record stuff on a 'workday'.

[@BrickTemplar]

11:24 when I’ve been in the first year of my PhD, I’ve been finishing up last assignments two days before Christmas, I sent everything off and I sat down near mom on the sofa and I’ve been wondering whether I indeed submitted all assignments that were due, and whether I have a right to watch an episode of Downton Abbey with her. Sometimes the downtime can be annoying because you can go to the gym instead or do more chores around the house, but it is important to stop, look around and give yourself a break. To be a couch potato for a day.

[@amyzaytoun6027]

Love the zoo. At my local one, they have the giraffes with the elephants.

[@emeraldthunder1245]

Happy for you that you’re making what sounds like some healthy choices for yourself🫶🏻✨

[@SticklerBricks]

So maybe you can film a couple ideas ahead of time like Duck Bricks an give yourself some breathing room. Im sure you have tons of Ideas. I an most people Love minfig spotlights so maybe film a handfull of those as they are somewhat easier vids to make.

[@BonhommeMan]

Granby Zoo near us has a large open enclosure that has ostriches, zebras, giraffes, and elephants in it. That could be an idea.

[@shelleymattson4243]

You are only one person. Goals need to be set accordingly. You can’t work for more than that. It’s ok!!!

[@tonyag5881]

Maybe post once or twice a week, one for each channel 😊 Dont worry we support you 🎉

[@PyraDraculea]

Daily uploads are a pain for sure, and a lot of the channels that do it have hired help for editing and filming or the host doesn't have a family life. 4-5 videos a week is still a ton of content, especially when you're doing it all yourself. And the kids will only be this little once. That said, there will never be enough time to do all the awesome ideas a creative person can have. At some point you have to shelve some of the ideas and file them away for some future time when you're running low on inspiration and other projects are done.

[@MarkEdmonds-m6f]

You have to do what is best for you and your family. We will survive with less Bricksie. Better to have less than see you burn out or compromise your relationship with your wife and kids. I get down on myself because I am almost 2 years in with long COVID. The neurological affects on me have been debilitating. I am in the middle of setting up my massive SW Funko pop room . I keep wanting to work on it, but life,work, and my health have been at odds and I can do less than I could. I am learning out giving myself grace. I’m not good at that, but I am learning and my wife is helping me navigate it all with the long COVID. We will be fine with a little less Bricksie. It will make us even more excited to see what you build next. 🙂🙂

[@LJ.Nova77]

Good to hear you’ll be taking more time for yourself. Also, you could always call the zoo a “wildlife sanctuary” instead. Much different than a zoo. Maybe you’d feel better about it.

[@wasiimd]

4:33 have you considered using wedge plates and layering them up from the front of the MILS? Don’t know what your inventory is like. The city is looking 🔥 though for sure, loving the progress. And I didn’t comment on your other video, but the fact that you have like 50 projects on the go at one is super interesting to watch, like a tv show with multiple storylines, and it breaks up the monotony for you, so keep doing it!!

[@GigglesRosebud]

It is hard to find work life balance. Hang in there you will figure it out. You have to set boundaries or work will swallow all of you and leave no energy for your family. They are important.

[@sorinap4127]

What if you pull the tree out of the elephant enclosure and put it by the monkey cage, or btw the giraffe and elephant enclosure? Make it like the Disney tree of life. I feel like it’s too big and takes too much space in that enclosure. Just a thought.

[@joostvandenbogert9616]

Slow down... There's a book I read, like 25 yrs ago orso: "Don't sweat the small stuff - and it's all small stuff..."

[@matt_uw]

In full support of the new upload schedule!

[@NitrousDiecast]

Im assuming the Edmonton roads aren’t too bad today if you went to the studio today, i haven’t ventured out today yet…lol.

[@koma_red]

I heard a good way to relieve stress is to..... build LEGO! Why don't you give it a try? I hear a lot of adults say building LEGO is a good way to de-stress, come to think about it I think I heard it on your channel.

[@BrickTemplar]

It doesn’t work anymore if you treat it like a chore.

[@iamzokore]

The city seems to be your passion so less vlogs would help the progress along

[@NJdiddly]

What if you switch the elephant enclosure with the giraffe one

[@hiker1392]

Well, I haven't commented on either channel for a while but you inspired a few thoughts: 1) Build a Zoo. Zoological Societies are not evil. They provide spaces for you to learn and teach your children about the variety and beauty of the animals that share our earth. Are some Zoo's not great? Are animal enclosures too small? Yep. True in many cases. But, at the rate we are encroaching on animals natural habitat, if we don't engage, we won''t have many of these animals much longer. Zoo's work is not limited to the Zoo environment , but an also maintaining populations in nature. 2) Impressed by your willingness to build and rebuild when you think you could do better. Always do it the way you think is best for your project. 3) As for the work thing, haven't seen you stick to a change yet. I'm thinking it may be because you try to change too much too quickly, like you've decided to do something and can't wait to get it all done. You have a master plan (I think?) for changes you want to incorporate in your city, purchases, sales etc. Could you make a plan (in small steps!) so you could trial a change and eventually get to the balance that works for you? I don't know what to suggest, since I don't really know the breadth of all your activities. But as a daily viewer, I think you should pick one a day week you don't upload. And that has to have the same weight as any task you want to get done. So, no upload Sat or Sun or Mon for example. I say one day because you will miss it too much if you cut it drastically. Work your way down. And good luck with potty training. This too shall pass.

[@lisanuorala1989]

We aren’t working 7 days per week so we definitely don’t expect you to. Find a good balance & forgive yourself for being a mere mortal like the rest of us.

[@robertoagrizzi2751]

You should make that pathway/walkway area outside the lion and elephant enclosure maybe 4 or 6 studs thinner to make the middle enclosures bigger

[@mikep4514]

Burnout is real my friend. Take care of yourself and family.

[@MSAKES]

Monday till friday, 9 till 5 like alot of People and 3 video's a week like tuesday,friday and sunday is much beter for you youre mindset,wife and kids🎉