festive tea, kittens & little women // VLOGMAS 2023

[@susanjarrell1573]

Do not feel ridiculous about crying for the kittens. I was crying and I was only watching the video. If I were adopting Gilbert or Sherman I would love knowing they had a foster carer that cared enough for them to cry when they had to be returned. ❤❤

[@insideout986]

Fostering is so hard emotionally, I could never do it. Such a selfless act❤

[@ciarascorner]

You’re right, it is just because I loved them so much! Their new owners are so lucky!💖

[@sophietennyson4103]

the fact that you cried the you returned the kittens just makes me adore you more

[@ciarascorner]

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[@MaryAmongStories]

tea calendar is indeed the highlight of the year ☕ you're not being silly at all 💚 sending big hugs xx

[@YourTrueShelf]

Oh hun!! Bless your heart! I would have been exactly the same. We lost our elderly cat to cancer this year and I was a total mess (still hurts). I remember when our cats were kittens and we had to take them to the cattery as we were going on our honeymoon, and I cried loads, even though I'd have them back in 10 days! So glad you could keep Raymond and the beautiful ginger kitten is going to your in laws. You've done a wonderful job x

[@wordsofclover]

I would be a sobbing mess too saying goodbye to puppies or kittens so don't worry. It's so hard and even though you know they are goin to good homes, it's tough to love them and not be able to keep them. My dog had puppies when I was a teenager, and I cried every single time we rehomed one (though we did get to keep one and we had him for almost 18 years!).

[@bellacovers]

aaaah let the tea calender era BEGIN!! having to let animals go as an animal person is the absolute worst let those tears flow ciara

[@ciarascorner]

Tea advent era is my favourite era to be in😂 a mansion with endless kittens sounds like a dream!

[@lailakhoshkar126]

I get similarly emotional when I cat sit, and it comes time to return the cat to its owners! Someone else suggested Laurie as a cat name, and I'd second that :) Both your cats would have bookish names, which can only be a good thing right haha.

[@TheNostalgicKitchen]

I just finished the vlog and I just want to say I was so touched when you cried about the kittens. You have such a good and beautiful heart ♥️

[@Caroulinas]

How about Dorian (as in Dorian Gray(-mond)? Still a real name and keeping with the book theme 😅 also obviously goes with Oscar

[@Caroulinas]

i do really feel like i outdid myself here

[@brilliant5126]

I love ALL your videos, but there is something extra special about your vlogmases, and I wait all year for them. Yay...it's vlogmas time!! 😁 I doing the Little Women read along with you also. I love it! Happy December! ❄️

[@ciarascorner]

Thank you so much - I hope you’re enjoying Little Women so far!

[@keeleybombard7360]

Ahhh it’s officially the Christmas season when your vlogmas videos start!!! I love them!

[@ciarascorner]

Aw thanks so much☃️

[@theokiereader]

12:23 I’ve always liked the name Victor

[@helloitsme5727]

You're not an idiot, you're one amazing human being ❤. I feel you, I'm not an overly emotional person, but when it comes to animals it's a different story. Sending you a huge hug 🫂.

[@ciarascorner]

There’s just something about animals isn’t there?🥲💖

[@labben1697]

It's been so much fun watching the kittens in your videos. I would have cried just as much as you did on parting with them, even though it's a good day when everyone gets adopted. I like the name Raymond, but I have two suggestions if you choose to change his name: Hugo or Alfred. Have a wonderful December 😊

[@ciarascorner]

We honestly had the best few weeks with them, their new owners are so lucky!

[@christinakaras6452]

Congratulations on adopting the little one and your success in fostering! You could name him Laurie, since you adopted him while reading Little Women. Animals are one of the few things *worth* crying for. ❤

[@ciarascorner]

Aw thank you! I must admit, I did consider Laurie as a name! And you’re right, animals are worth crying for💖

[@Nana_Waffles]

I'm sorry about the kittens, but at least you get to keep one and visit the other. My friend just started fostering a basset hound, and she is having a hard time, too. Its exciting that they are all getting adopted ❤. I love real names for cats as well, my last cat was Ralph after my grandfather. Raymond is perfect! I'm excited to be reading Little Women for the first time with you. I have some catching up to do and will be doing that today. Im currently finishing up The Two Lives of Lydia Bird. Have a beautiful week.

[@katyferenczy-dakin]

Raymond was my late greyhounds name. I love it so much as a pet name, we used to call him Ray or Ray Ray

[@ciarascorner]

I think I’m inclined to agree with you, I think it’s such a lovely pet name and we’re going to stick with it for our little Ray!

[@Steph_W]

Aww you’re such a sweetheart. 💕. 🐈. ( I agree, about the name, Raymond. How about Nicholas. Like St. Nick 😊)

[@ciarascorner]

Aw thank you!💖

[@sophietennyson4103]

My suggestion is Roman....I love that you foster cats. I have the same edition of Little Women, I have never read it but will start it after I finish my current book--as always I love listening to your voice and hearing your thoughts on books

[@ciarascorner]

It’s such a beautiful edition - I hope you enjoy little women, please do share your thoughts when you start!

[@virginiasainz-rasines217]

So, so happy to see that your Vlogmas just come!

[@ciarascorner]

Thank you!🎄

[@rhondafarrell7574]

I would have named the kitty Nickolaus since I was adopting him in December.

[@MelissaSponseller-ld4io]

My late grandfathers name was Raymond. So yes, I like it😊

[@grodriguez7225]

Yay volgmas‼️ 🥞☕️😋‼️🐈‼️ Little Women‼️😲 🎄‼️ Toffee 🍎 ☕️‼️You having to say goodbye to your foster kitties reminds me o time Phoebe in Friends had give up her 🐶 as a practice before having to give a baby. Yay ❄️‼️ Yeah the relationship between Grandfather Laurence and Beth is so sweet‼️ What lovely wintery scenery‼️ 🤩 I liked the Victoria stuff saw around you. 🎅🏻 🥛& 🍪‼️ Ps: I’m at chapter 7 for Little Women‼️ As for Harry Potter I’ve got 12 chapters to go‼️Last but not least I picked up A Boy Call Christmas which has been sweet and funny‼️

[@ciarascorner]

I’d forgotten about that part of friends but you’re so right!

[@KittyAndTheBooks]

Oh, I am crying with you about giving the cats away again! Would have wrecked me, too. But you took such great care of them, those little monsters. :) Hope you have a lovely rest of December!

[@ciarascorner]

It was so hard, but nice to know we were able to help them when they needed it! I hope you have a lovely December too!

[@ameliabarlowbooks]

hard agree, markets are a fantastic idea but the reality is often pretty disappointing! I’m so glad to hear that you’ve kept one of the little kittens and the others found their forever homes ♥️ happy Vlogmas x

[@ciarascorner]

Definitely one of those things that’s better in theory than reality!

[@vickycurtin5622]

Kitty name suggestion: Klaus (as-in Klaus Baudelaire)

[@ciarascorner]

Very festive suggestion!

[@vickycurtin5622]

@@ciarascorner 🐱🐈

[@taylorrae3316]

Totally relate to the crying lol, I cried along with you. Good luck with the new kitten, hope the adjustment goes well! 🎄✨

[@ciarascorner]

Aw thank you so much!

[@andreeastiopu1831]

You are such a kind soul! 🤗

[@roseschrier3770]

Loved the Christmas vlog!🤗🎄❤ how can you not with all the cosy vibe, cute cute cute kittens, ( though sad but happy they're getting adopted) especially nice you're adopting one!🤗🐱 like tagging along on errands,walks & decorating🎄always love your vlogs!🤗

[@Heartonmysleeve-gj1kp]

Excellent vlog! Your tears are well shed/shared. Raymond is a good name although if his surname was Massey then he'd have the same name as the funeral directors.😂

[@ciarascorner]

Hahha, luckily that’s not his surname so I think we’re all good!

[@deboramissoorten6765]

👏🏻 So enjoyed your first Vlogmas . The kittens are so so cute , I can imagine you would keep them all 😉 The Flemish version of Little Women will be released tomorrow so I hope to receive the book soon and will read along with you . Btw I finally went this year for the Pukka tea advent calendar .

[@ciarascorner]

Enjoy Little Women when it arrives - look forward to hearing your thoughts! And ooh very nice, I like Pukka teas!

[@roseschrier3770]

P.s. you're so caring & sweet!

[@deni1432]

❤

[@MariaMedeiros]

Ciara! Happy Vlogmas! You have a big heart! You are so amazing and it's okay if you cry. I am the same way about animals. You have been the best foster mommy to the kittens. I picked up my "Little Women" book I am so excited to start reading it too. This year I didn't go with Bird and Blend as well. Last year was a fail for me. lol I went with a Canadian brand called David's Tea and I am so happy with it because they customized the teas with a lot of Christmas flavours. Your tea calendar this year sounds amazing! Some kitten names for me would be Niko, Dimitri, Joseph, Tony, John, Paul. You can always name him a character from a book you love. My two cats are ZIggy and Auggie. :) Wishing you all the best for December Ciara. You are amazing inside and out!

[@ciarascorner]

Thank you so much! I’ve heard of David’s Tea and have always wanted to try some of their flavours but I don’t think we get it over here - hope you enjoy the calendar!

[@bethanywilman486]

What about Sebastian or jack or Roman 😊 but love Raymond

[@sarahcowley1015]

We’ve had a British shorthair called Kevin and my dogs name is Phil (Phillip) I love calling my pets human names! P.s my cat is called Michelle! I like Thomas or Tom for short! Ray is cute aswell!

[@ciarascorner]

Okay, Kevin and Phil are 10/10 animal names - those are definitely the vibe I like!

[@salt_air.sewing8644]

Are you doing vlogmas this year? 🥺

[@lisaplummer8144]

It is not the Christmas season for me until your vlogmas starts! So lovely as always. Your heart for animals is so big and you made me cry. BUT let me tell you, I have four cats. I do not recommend. 😅 I love them but oof!

[@ciarascorner]

Aw thank you so much! Oh my goodness, four cats is a lot of cats haha - I think we’ll cap ourselves at 2 forever cats and then keep fostering, unless I end up winning the lottery and then I’ll have endless cats haha

[@lisaplummer8144]

😂@@ciarascorner ❤

[@ravensandblots]

What about the name Felix, since you have Oscar already? Or maybe chandler? Also I feel you on this- the cat I fostered was a foster fail as well so I absolutely get it! 💙❄️ And don’t feel bad for crying- I would have too and was even crying when watching it. 💙💙

[@ciarascorner]

Raymond certainly enjoys Felix cat food haha! Thank you, it was impossible not to be emotional about it!

[@chrissyplanteater2892]

Reginald

[@mariaquigley4563]

I'm so happy you were able to keep a kitten. I love the name Raymond but if you need to rename him here are some names I like: Sylvan Arthur Felix Leo Cecil Alvin (I like two syllables 😂)

[@crystall31cl]

How about the name Matthew for Raymond or Chandler? The good thing is you will still be able to see Dutch and take Raymond with to visit his brother.

[@ciarascorner]

Cute - there are actually 2 kittens with the rescue we fostered from called Joey and Chandler and their mum cat is called Nora!

[@crystall31cl]

@@ciarascorner You could even go with a Gilmore girls name Luke, Jess/ Jesse.

[@alonememe]

21:01 So for these 3 weeks Oscar and kittens were separated?

[@ciarascorner]

They mostly were, Oscar knew the kittens were about and they saw eachother on occasion but we didn’t want to overwhelm Oscar with four crazy kittens!

[@Kpopheaven]

Raymond is a nice name, just not seem like a cat name , in my opinion. It reminds me of a real man rather than a cat :D And since he is such a cute kitten (I know he'll grow up eventually) something more cat-like would be better. I don't have anu suggestions, unfortunately. And animals are always worth the crying, nothing bad about that