I'm Struggling | The Hardest Days of Winter and Polar Night are Here

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The hardest time of the winter and polar night is here. After a while the many weeks of darkness catches up with you and you end up feeling quite drained. But there is not long until the light returns so I am trying to stay positive and to enjoy the last of the darkness! I hope you enjoy this video 🧡
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Cecilia Blomdahl is originally from Sweden and moved to Svalbard 6 years ago. She works as a photographer and videographer in Longyearbyen, and with her social media channels. Check her out on tiktok and instagram! Here on youtube she posts videos about her daily life in her cabin with her boyfriend Christoffer and her dog Grim, living just outside of Longyearbyen. Subscribe for videos about her daily life as well as adventures on an island close to the North Pole. They have polar bears there!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

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[@letarogers6380]

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[@Audion]

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[@gregsale3033]

do you ever worry about bears when your out at night?

[@carliekline5022]

Welcome Christopher!!!! Wonderful to hear and see you!

[@pepitalacoja3870]

I am so envy of you, Cecilia Blomhdal. I really hate the sun !! To me the best life you can possible have is to never ever wacth the sun !! Been in absolutely dark, will be the best life ever !! Eat salmon. They good in vitamin D.

[@luckyliat]

"To avoid feeling trapped in the darkness, I head out *into* the darkness." Beautifully put and applies to so much more than physical darkness.

[@rickbhai9829]

It's ilke saying to avoid alcohol consumption I head out drinking in the bar

[@safe-keeper1042]

Yeah, beautifully put. I also liked her blanket metaphor in the beginning.

[@lollymae3079]

@@rickbhai9829 it’s actually not like that at all

[@faithhopelove9176]

I love this.

[@cool_cat007smoove3]

You have to have a schedule

[@lisamuser8531]

Christopher’s voiceover was so cute! Does the polar night seem to affect Grim? Hang in their Cecilia, you’re so strong!💜

[@saraburnham7249]

I loved it too!! I just can’t get enough of this beautiful couple living such a simple and beautiful life.

[@Michelle-xz7zb]

Cecilia has so much sunshine in her for someone that lives in the darkness.

[@TheApril41885]

LOVE the Christoffer segment and voice over. It’s been fun seeing him get more comfortable in front of the camera recently.

[@rachelpeham3508]

Especially "While Cecilia does the sweaty work, I stay inside and make apple mus." Adorable. 😂

[@sallyannc3176]

@@rachelpeham3508 hmmm - he needs to get outside and sweat a bit, not a healthy looking young man.

[@spookeymo]

@@sallyannc3176 don't be rude, you can see in other videos that he does a lot of work around the house as well. as for you, you need to get outside and gain some perspective and stop judging strangers like that

[@sallyannc3176]

@@spookeymo I get outside a lot - as a health care professional I'm not 'judging' but being honest. It's a real snowflake thing to avoid the honest truth - obesity is a real danger to people's health.

[@spookeymo]

@@sallyannc3176 I'm aware of that and I'm not blindly advertising for obesity. but you don't know his life, his physical and mental health, if he has any conditions that make it harder. not to mention just plain old decency, i assure you obese people are aware they're obese, you don't need to make snarky comments on it

[@Jillianrc]

While I don’t live in the arctic, I feel the same about January. The cold is cozy and warm during the holidays but January’s dark dreary weather is crushing.

[@ThePricipleOfParsimony]

YUP. And February.

[@EbonandEli10]

Cecilia, The other day I was telling my granddaughter about the aurora borealis because I was inspired by your videos and your life. I told her you live there in the darkness, but you get the treat of the auroras. I got to wondering if there was a name for the auroras in the southern hemisphere and I looked it up and found out it’s called Aurora Australis. So I was able to give her a little science lesson and wondered if you could create videos for little children to explain things that are so different to most of the rest of the world. I just wanted to tell you how much you’ve inspired me, and now my little granddaughter.

[@kathylangin686]

I had to laugh when Grim "shamed the family" by chasing a fox! Your editing of a single bark, followed by a loud "Grim!", the truck starting, then the reappearance of the truck and a very happy puppy was absolutely hilarious. ( I watched it twice. 😁😁😁) I, too, have enjoyed Christoffer... "Cecelia does the sweaty work." Thank you for sharing your lives in Svalbard! Love from Las Vegas!!❤❤❤

[@Helenemonblogdefille]

Thank you Cecilia for sharing this with us ; you always seem so positive and joyful that it’s hard to tell that you’re struggling with something. I’m always very impressed by the high quality of your work, and I hope that knowing that we are out there supporting you, will help you till the blue light comes back in february !

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank you so so much! 🧡🧡

[@josefharasek3502]

coffee keeps her happy and alive

[@safe-keeper1042]

@@josefharasek3502 exactly, she has coffee, a fireplace, and dogs, she's fine ^_^

[@donnakotoff9949]

Cecilia, there is a LIGHT by VERILUX called THE HAPPY LIGHT and it mimics daylight... if you sit in front of it, especially while you're working, it has been proven to really "UP" your mood as being in the sunshine!! Many people in America use this in the winter time! You are a very Joyful and appreciative girl! If you are feeling "down", it's definitely the lack of light!!! And you are definitely someone who is a LIGHT in this world!

[@femkesnoek5756]

I also wondered watching the video if this would help Cecilia !! Would be great of course.

[@christineb8148]

I use one! When I moved to the northeast US, dark winters made me very down and tired so I have started using the Verilux and supplementing with Vit D as part of getting through the dark times in a healthier way.

[@minimalistserendipity4744]

Look into blue light blockers to reduce white/blue light which should help with eye strain of being under artificial light

[@RosesAndIvy]

@@minimalistserendipity4744 Blue light also makes you feel more awake so avoiding it might be counterproductive

[@SebiJarema]

Our family is from Northern Sweden, the advice my grandma gave me, even though we live in Switzerland now, go out, walk, relax, listen or make music and look forward to the first sunrise, don't drink alcohol. You are strong! 🤗

[@melj.7408]

"To avoid feeling trapped by the darkness, I head out into the darkness." that's powerful! Thank you for sharing this vulnerable vlog.

[@WouterTieks]

I am not even living up north, but I still have these feelings you go through at the onset of winter and then the plunge after Christmas. Where I live, it isn’t the darkness that is suffocating, it is the grey lid of winters‘ clouds that robs everything of its colour. It is like the mist resides in your head and takes over. Sitting by the fire is nice and warm, but it doesn’t fill you up like the sun.

[@danceandmore88]

I have the same feelings. I live in Germany, winter normally isn't extremely cold, and nowadays we don't get snow often where I live, but after Christmas, I start feeling tired and drained. And like you wrote, it's the grey sky, and sometimes the rain, that starts getting on your nerves after a while. February and March tend to be the hardest months for me, sometimes we have cold weather until April, sometimes even snow, and it takes a toll on my wellbeing. I try to distract myself by cooking extra yummy meals and watching a lot of travel documentaries.

[@elboyouc2]

I couldn't even begin to imagine going this long without sunlight. I take it for granted since I live in Florida. Stay positive, the midnight sun will be there sooner than you think ☀️

[@jeryhamna2687]

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 *NUDE-DATTING.ONLINE* tricks I do not know Megan: "Hotter" Hopi: "Sweeter" Joonie: "Cooler" Yoongi: "Butter So with toy and his tricks, do not read it to him that he writes well mamon there are only to laugh for a while and not be sad and stressed because of the hard life that is lived today. Köz karaş: '' Taŋ kaldım '' Erinder: '' Sezimdüü '' Jılmayuu: '' Tattuuraak '' Dene: '' Muzdak '' Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis. Aç köz arstan Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon. Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu wins taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. '' Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt '' dep oylodu arstan. Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu. # 垃圾 They are one of the best concerts, you can not go but just seeing them from the screen, I know it was surprising 💗❤️💌💘

[@Techier868]

Same...🙏🏽

[@katl6428]

I also can not imagine going so so long without daylight. Living in norther germany, Ive been already struggling with really gloomy, rainy weather. The Kind of days when you are waiting for the Sun to rise but it just doesnt seem to get any brighter. The Kind of days, when you need to turn on your lights, even around noon. It really makes my Motivation to get anything done dip. Absolute Champagne Problems though, considering other people go without any Kind of daylight for months lmao

[@Hx3ney]

I live in FL too and get depressed when we have to turn the clocks back. Also during those 2 to 3 months of never ending rain. Id be happy if hiking trails didn't close at sunset, but we have too many bad guys I guess.

[@SandySass]

I’m in southern Sweden, so we don’t get polar night here but to be honest I feel like I would be able to handle that better than I would the grey, rainy, gloomy days we get an absolute abundance of here during autumn and winter. Those are SO much harder for me - at least when it’s really cold and super snowy you can feel like everything is magical and cozy and you’re living inside a snow globe. When it’s grey and dull and wet it’s just…depressing.

[@melissarobinson9618]

I feel for you Cecilia, wish I could give you a hug, but instead I'll try to pep you up. You have the cutest floofy dog who never seems to be unhappy, we all should see the day through our pets' eyes. You also live in such a unique place on the planet; because of your videos you have inspired so many of your viewers to visit the Arctics. Your enthusiasm for your home is beautiful and so are you!

[@jeryhamna2687]

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 *NUDE-DATTING.ONLINE* tricks I do not know Megan: "Hotter" Hopi: "Sweeter" Joonie: "Cooler" Yoongi: "Butter So with toy and his tricks, do not read it to him that he writes well mamon there are only to laugh for a while and not be sad and stressed because of the hard life that is lived today. Köz karaş: '' Taŋ kaldım '' Erinder: '' Sezimdüü '' Jılmayuu: '' Tattuuraak '' Dene: '' Muzdak '' Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis. Aç köz arstan Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon. Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu wins taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. '' Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt '' dep oylodu arstan. Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu. # 垃圾 They are one of the best concerts, you can not go but just seeing them from the screen, I know it was surprising 💗❤️💌💘

[@lizzyfair2564]

Oh my lovely lady! Chin up! Sending you light and love through a rainbow. You’re almost there! Sun fest is right around the corner. You’ve been an inspiration for me. You are ☀️ sunshine ☀️! You bring joy and comfort to so many people around the world. Your positivity, grace, and perspective have gotten me through my “darkest” days during this pandemic and through the loss of my husband. You’re a special lady and you’ve got this!!! Your videos are such a great part of my week and when I get an alert that you’ve uploaded a new video, I can’t wait to cozy up with my puppy and see the beauty of your life on Svalbard. The lights of the village when you’re on that mountain top with Grim we’re so beautiful and bright. Can’t wait for cabin trip weekend videos. Stay strong and know we’re rootin for ya! All our love and support- Liz (and MaggieMae) from Akron, Ohio. XxOo ❤️💋❤️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@terryomalley1974]

Great comment Lizzy! Sorry for your loss.

[@iamelisabee]

Cristoffer’s voiceover and cooking demo made me so happy!! I know he is shy but I for one love when he shares his knowledge and let’s his personality come out. Much love and California sun to all of you during this dark winter time!

[@maya5326]

I mean, top credit to you doing all those hiking down the mountain shots, fully knowing you have to climb back up to get the camera! That’s dedication to your art! I hope you start to feel more energised soon ❤️

[@ilarious5729]

Can't say I'm happy when I saw the title but I am happy you're talking about it, your videos are usually so positive but no one's life is just all positive and there shouldn't be shame in talking about it. Thank you for the video, and the tips, they work for everyone no matter where they live. Getting out in the nature helps a lot.

[@jeryhamna2687]

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 *NUDE-DATTING.ONLINE* tricks I do not know Megan: "Hotter" Hopi: "Sweeter" Joonie: "Cooler" Yoongi: "Butter So with toy and his tricks, do not read it to him that he writes well mamon there are only to laugh for a while and not be sad and stressed because of the hard life that is lived today. Köz karaş: '' Taŋ kaldım '' Erinder: '' Sezimdüü '' Jılmayuu: '' Tattuuraak '' Dene: '' Muzdak '' Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis. Aç köz arstan Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon. Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu wins taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. '' Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt '' dep oylodu arstan. Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu. # 垃圾 They are one of the best concerts, you can not go but just seeing them from the screen, I know it was surprising 💗❤️💌💘

[@ilarious5729]

@@jeryhamna2687 begone bot!

[@melodybrown4764]

Whenever I'm struggling, I try to let it be ok that I'm struggling and not judge myself and any self-judgement I'm feeling cuz I know I'm always doing the best I can - if I could do "better", I already would be

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

🧡🧡🧡

[@sherryjohnson3804]

Yes, exactly 💯 everybody has bad days and that's ok!

[@scottbridges4420]

I love Christopher! Such a calm reassuring soul. More of him please!🙂

[@gorgeousfrazier5903]

💯

[@sherriekeller319]

Cecelia, I admire you so much for the life you live in Svalbard. I lived in Alaska for a couple of years and the darkness I experienced was nothing compared to yours. I cannot imagine not seeing the sun for two plus months. Stay strong and find your peace and calm. You are amazing. Did you ever see the movie THE GOLDEN COMPASS? With Nicole Kidman. At one scene the Polar bear said he was from Svalbard. I immediately thought of you. Take care.

[@sharimeisel8786]

Think of it like a seed that is in the ground. It has to endure the dark, the cold, the quiet for the life that is going to come forth in the spring. Winter is a time for reflection and inner preparation. 😌 Life returns! ☀️🥰🎶

[@someonesometimesnamedsims4323]

That's so beatiful, thank you. ❤

[@RedheadLG]

My gosh, watching all that you do when you’re “tired” makes me feel like a different species lol. I couldn’t do a tenth of the physical activity you do on my best day!

[@donnadickson9409]

When I’m feeling sad I listen to the Psalms on my Bible App. Praying for you though this polar night “sad”.

[@kris7528]

👏👏👏

[@cliffmiller689]

When I walk my dog in the early morning and I'm feeling a little depressed about the darkness at 7am. I often think of you and remember that I am lucky to get to see the sun around 8am until 4:30pm at this time of year. In the North of England we moan about the short days, they are nothing compared to the polar night. Keep strong young Lady.

[@samuelatienzo4627]

Really gives me perspective to appreciate the sun… here in Australia we are having 15 hours of daylight per day, unlike the polar night you are experiencing now and the midnight sun you experience for over 4 months. Your videos are like a bedtime story for me 👌 such a fascinating place to live…

[@yasminesacristan5855]

It was priceless when Grim took off while you were busy.

[@amy7494]

You have so many virtual “friends” on the other side of the screen. We are all cheering for you to make it through the rest of this darkness. You’re amazing!! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 Thank you for sharing your experiences with us. 😁

[@corbinschmidt]

Being in Arctic Alaska I understand you! Getting outside is SO important! ✨

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

It really is!! Otherwise I feel a bit trapped inside almost!

[@NewSkiwi]

Cecilia thank you for sharing the good, the bad and the ugly of polar nights. I am wondering about the effect on your eyes, and if you have 2 hours to spare, I would highly recommend a podcast by Dr Andrew Huberman, a neurobiologist who specializes in Opthalmology at Stanford Univ about the connection between our eyes and the part of the brain that regulates our wake/sleep cycles, mood, and so forth. I wonder if there is something there that would help you? I really feel for you. Keep up your positive habits though.

[@awells327]

I love night time, but I can’t imagine being in darkness for months. Looking forward to more videos! Keep those spirits up, Cecilia! Loved the bit of voiceover from Christoffer!

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

😍😍

[@kevinfuca]

When dad is cooking, mom is shoveling and shouting at son to stop chasing fox. Such a cute family 🤣

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Hahah 🤣

[@kristenmarosi8559]

I started power-lifting at age 50. I am 52 now. Spent 20 years running long-distance then switched over! I LOVE that you are strong! It shows! Your endurance is top-notch! You face any and every challenge head-on! Such an inspiration! I LOVE the cold/snow and I am usually the one out shoveling my yard and then the neighbors!! (Colorado)

[@sjack4056]

I totally understand your feelings. I live in central Canada and we are all trying to stay home and free of omicron. We have just recently had a blizzard and now it is -35C. However, on the coldest days, we do have sunshine and for that I am happy. Thinking of you on the final weeks of the polar night!!

[@mijkosnook7787]

trying to stay away from the common cold?

[@jeanlafrance8746]

@@mijkosnook7787 Yeah, the virus that killed 5 580 000 people around the globe since 2019.

[@ecampbell5837]

I live in Vancouver but i am from Alberta, brrr, i know those cold temperatures!! Stay safe. Hopefully the last covid winter too!

[@bcdoula]

I can't begin to understand what that much darkness is like but I live in Northern Canada so I kind of get it. Yesterday was International Blue Monday and things will get better. Remember that it's always darkest before dawn. You inspire so so many people. Hang in there.

[@jeryhamna2687]

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 *NUDE-DATTING.ONLINE* tricks I do not know Megan: "Hotter" Hopi: "Sweeter" Joonie: "Cooler" Yoongi: "Butter So with toy and his tricks, do not read it to him that he writes well mamon there are only to laugh for a while and not be sad and stressed because of the hard life that is lived today. Köz karaş: '' Taŋ kaldım '' Erinder: '' Sezimdüü '' Jılmayuu: '' Tattuuraak '' Dene: '' Muzdak '' Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis. Aç köz arstan Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon. Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu wins taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. '' Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt '' dep oylodu arstan. Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu. # 垃圾 They are one of the best concerts, you can not go but just seeing them from the screen, I know it was surprising 💗❤️💌💘

[@tshelby5212]

She Definitely does yea 👍

[@tonybranton]

I’ve heard it said that “at the ends of the earth you must bring everything with you, even your darkness and your light.”

[@panthermoon6984]

January is rough in Washington state, USA and we are much more south than you! Blessings to you up there! sending light

[@hsoderberg9929]

Watching your videos has inspired me to get out even when temps hit the single digits F. Yesterday was my birthday, a dreary overcast day, so I bought balloons and put them outside my apartment.

[@torybrogan8659]

I empathize! I live in Minnesota, USA. The winter nights are long, day time highs plunge below zero… it’s rough on one’s spirit sometimes. And it is also an incredibly beautiful and wonderful season. I like your perspective on new beginnings and looking forward. Best wishes in this new year!

[@gailalicea1622]

I absolutely love these videos where you sit and talk with us. I love watching you build your fire stack your logs, drink your coffee and sit and just tell us about yourself n your life. I feel like I'm spending time. With a family friend. You can never tell us too much. Your life is super interesting And the scenes you send us are spectacular.

[@hydrostream76]

i love your videos ! cheers to you and Christopher

[@evabloecher]

Hi Cecilia - You are so positive and that helps you through it all, I am sure of that. My friends Judith and Tim have arrived at Longyearbyen today and are staying for 5 nights. They stay at Funken Lodge. It is so crazy because I could tell them a lot about Longyearbyen, the hotel and so many other things thanks to you. When I told them about you they thought that we were best friends!! They are together with a group and I am really looking forward to hearing about all the trips they are going on during their stay. I wish it was me. All the best to you and your wonderful Christoffer and Grim.

[@papabear562]

The view overlooking the village is amazing. Can't believe you did that on your own, and I'm glad you didn't run into any polar bears. The way you express your feelings about the long polar night is, oh, what's word(s), incredibly intimate. Please don't take that wrong, I'm not trying to pry or sound mushy. I guess it's more of a fatherly observation. Stay strong Cecilia, you and Christoffer both. Will be praying for you. Oh, and you really need a snow blower!

[@Snagprophet]

It's amazing how cosy the arctic can be. We don't get enough snow in British winters but I imagine the contrasting seasons make the weather feel exotic even for a local. I'd love a cabin out here. So cosy.

[@tipsymusica]

Thank you for sharing this other side with us

[@susanalsembach6026]

I know that I would miss the sun way too much so I can only imagine what you might be feeling. Every morning when I walk with my dogs, I listen to some music for part of the walk, as this just boost my energy levels for the day, especially when its really cold or I haven’t slept well!!!!

[@melisiayoung2925]

I love how motivated you are! After 2 yrs of craziness in the world (I am in US lower 48)... I feel the pain of lack of motivation. You have inspired me to get out, rebuild strength and endurance. Where I am, January has brought a LOT of rain and wet (river floods, king tides and tsunami warning)... per the weather outlook we should have partial blue skies soon for at least 10 days. The weather we have endured is not typical even for the Pacific northwest coast. Hope you get your routine back and regain energy.... I know the steep hill all too well from not having a routine.

[@LivingRiverJewelry]

Great video❤️ Thanks for sharing your experiences.

[@manystar]

Hang in there girl, you got this!

[@lifeinromania1688]

I know many people were touched by what you said, about immersing yourself in the dark. I see so many therapists take this approach about so many different feelings we might be feeling: accepting, going with it etc. Whether it is actual darkness, anxiety, etc. I am very excited for you guys to see the sun. February is so close! Greetings from Romania.

[@OnThePathOfPeace]

I love new beginnings as well!! Thank you both so much for sharing your unique and beautiful life with us. ❤

[@flunkywill2000]

Sending you energy 😊

[@maryjaneboxer2600]

I love watching your videos (adore your precious pup(s)) and marvel at the landscape and life you live. I can see it’s immensely beautiful. But honestly that darkness makes me feel so claustrophobic. Having grown up in Texas and living in California that kind of darkness freaks me out. I’m such a weenie about our winter here and it’s nothing by comparison. Thank you for sharing your life! And I’m with you - here’s to beginnings! Be well and warm. Sun coming soon. 😁☀️

[@sro0045]

Thank you for this video, it’s so important to talk about our highs and also our lows. I hope you feel better soon!

[@pamcomer5728]

You cope so well, as much as I love the Polar Nights/Winter it must take a toll on your mental and physical health. Biggest hugs, love watching you hike, you can see how much you love spending time alone with nature❤ Fantastic hearing Chris's voice over, his recipes are great! Xx

[@e.e.comins]

I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you sharing your winter struggles! I’m struggling myself this January and it makes me feel much less alone. Hugs to you and pets to the pups!

[@janetidksnakehole896]

Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@amyeastin5263]

You are awesome with all that snow shoveling. Good workout. Thanks for being so open with how you are feeling now and your tips for staying up and ok. I struggle with January and February and I have daylight.

[@rocsund]

oh sweet Grim 😍 and I hope you’re feeling better always think that the sun will soon come

[@katieh2552]

I SO love your videos!! Especially the way you show the realities of daily life on Svalbard. I’m sorry that you’re struggling with polar night but the reminder to optimize what will make you happy is so helpful. I’m someone who struggles with depression all year round and at times when it’s worse, I also have to remind myself to optimize the things that bring me any happiness. Thank you for the beautiful videos you make and I hope you hang in there for the rest of polar night!! Greetings from CT, USA!

[@anaiddj224]

You are AWESOME! Much love 💞

[@blancacordero3998]

The town bright with lights at the beginning of the video looks so beautiful. Fenris and Grim are gorgeous. Glad to hear they are getting along. It was such a pleasant surprise hearing Christoffer on voice over. Love your videos! Wishing you all well from California 🇺🇸

[@Rye_Toast]

Uh oh, was Grim in a time-out for chasing a fox? Seeing you yell after him is every dog owner's experience, been there! This video was so raw, thank you. I never want winter to end but I have the benefit of at least 9 hours of daylight in December, I'm fascinated by the polar night. Before you know it the light will come back and soon you'll have to bathe in sunscreen once again.

[@charleyschaubroeck6301]

Glad to hear you are keeping up the moral and good luck with the New Years resolutions 👍🏼

[@diyasengupta4885]

Thank you for sharing this perspective as well! You add a lot of positivity to peoples lives through your videos and stories - thanks for everything you do! Sending you some positive vibes as well through this home stretch of the polar night!

[@youdj_app]

so relatable!!! i am here in Tromsoe... thank you so much for your videos, I love them so much!

[@MariaFrancaSerrau]

I loved watching this video so much, and I loved Christopher voice over explaining how he made apple juice! I was also amazed at you shovelling off all that snow at the door steps.... that was a long, long driveway, wasn't it!?😉 Anyway, lots of love for all of you 🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@RIRN56]

You’ve got this Sweetie! You always do! ❤️

[@sharleenduplessis6632]

Cecilia youre amazing !!

[@newtonferrers1]

Thank you for all your hard work and keeping on pushing out the content Cecilia. We just had Blue Monday here in the UK, I cant begin to imagine how blue it must be with perpetual night. You're doing all the right things, be kind to yourself and thank you again, the sun will rise and shine again soon! x

[@katilong9501]

Thank you for being so candid with us, Cecilia! I discovered your channel last month and am completely enchanted by your corner of the world. I hope you are able to find some reprieve - you are not alone in your feelings ❤

[@nirelotus]

I got my Svalbard hoodie the other day and I love it! You are being so positive and smart in your attitude towards the polar nights. Thank you for letting me live vicariously through you and experience Svalbard far away from Texas. This gal is sending you positive and toasty thoughts!

[@justme2222dj]

You are amazing cecilia ❤❤

[@AliceLupin1]

Each season has it's own different kind of magic. I hope you're well. I love you guys! Give Grim extra snuggles for me!

[@martinapixova1952]

Thank you so much for this window of honesty. Cannot even imagine the struggle. I guess it's time for me to stop complaining about the sun setting at 4:30PM :/ :) Way to go for staying motivated and striving for being healthy and strong!

[@bladehoner3185]

Thanks for honestly sharing your thoughts and life. I have often wondered how people get through those polar nights. Winter here is bad enough with feet of snow, sometimes for months. I just keep busy and am loving the knowing that we are on the downhill slide to Spring!

[@tammygood253]

Thanks for sharing this side of Svalbard life! It's nice to see realistic things as well as all the gorgeousness of living there!

[@Mama_Terri]

You are such an inspiration to all of us! Your honesty and the beauty you see in your life. Thank you for sharing! Give Christoffer my best! Watching from Dallas, Texas

[@dayandnight8805]

Aaack it will be over soon starshine!...great video! As always you are the best!! Stay fabulous! Also..how come kristopher didn't remove the seeds from the apples....1 more thing... yay kristophers voice over ...love it!

[@christoffersprck7234]

The machine does that for me!😊

[@kanemary56]

We are here for you .. ✌🏼❤️

[@kamrontimothylibertone]

Haha! Grim show us all his crocodile toy. Grim really wanted to be infront of the camera. His curiosity was peaking during the video shoot.

[@carolynanderson6545]

Can not imagine that much darkness for that long (I live in Florida, left New England because of the endless gray days in winter). You have always had a plan don't let work take over. Priority one is you. I think the word your looking for is translucent for your skin. Light is coming ❤

[@dianalewis8548]

Same here. No more NE winters.

[@mfletcher4416]

Cecilia, your strength emanates in every video. You’re a talented videographer, and my blood pressure drops to total relax mode when watching your updates of such an amazing place. Push through this polar night patch with your strength, you’re doing great. (More cooking/everyday life events with Chris, too - I’m now craving some home cooked applesauce!)>

[@sallyh9912]

I love your attitude to Mondays ❤

[@tammyreeves9091]

I love your outlook on life. Love your videos. Best wishes!

[@doralynntorrillo8382]

Missed you! So glad you posted this! 💕. Hang in there day light will come .

[@CeciliaBlomdahl]

Thank youuu! 🧡

[@javierabitua7588]

It's normal to feel this way..it doesn't get to cold in Texas but I'm ready for summer..Hang in there friend..

[@lara7224]

Really love your videos cecilia, thank you for another beautiful upload! I too deal with SAD, living in England during the cold dark months does a lot to me and it just feels so endless!

[@esliet]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@peace75785]

Missed you!So glad you posted. Hang in there 🤗🤗

[@jeryhamna2687]

𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❶❽ 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 *NUDE-DATTING.ONLINE* tricks I do not know Megan: "Hotter" Hopi: "Sweeter" Joonie: "Cooler" Yoongi: "Butter So with toy and his tricks, do not read it to him that he writes well mamon there are only to laugh for a while and not be sad and stressed because of the hard life that is lived today. Köz karaş: '' Taŋ kaldım '' Erinder: '' Sezimdüü '' Jılmayuu: '' Tattuuraak '' Dene: '' Muzdak '' Jizn, kak krasivaya melodiya, tolko pesni pereputalis. Aç köz arstan Bul ukmuştuuday ısık kün bolçu, jana arstan abdan açka bolgon. Uyunan çıgıp, tigi jer-jerdi izdedi. Al kiçinekey koyondu wins taba algan. Al bir az oylonboy koyondu karmadı. '' Bul koyon menin kursagımdı toyguza albayt '' dep oylodu arstan. Arstan koyondu öltüröyün dep jatkanda, bir kiyik tigi tarapka çurkadı. Arstan aç köz bolup kaldı. Kiçine koyondu emes, çoŋ kiyikti jegen jakşı dep oylodu. # 垃圾 They are one of the best concerts, you can not go but just seeing them from the screen, I know it was surprising 💗❤️💌💘

[@Justme_elizabeth]

I struggle in Scotland with waking up in darkness working all day from home as I work remote and then when I finish it’s completely dark outside. I started taking high strength vitamin D and eating more apples/ oranges etc. You’ve got this 💪 and if you don’t, we’ve got your back 😊 would love for you to do a video on tales of Norway and stories that have been passed down generations for example in Scotland we have the Loch Ness monster xx

[@sallyannc3176]

I'm in Scotland too - if you work from home can't you be a bit flexible and take an hour off at lunchtime and go outside (I presume you're allowed a lunch break)? Even in our dull January days only 20 minutes outside with your face and hands exposed will top up your vit D levels - tho a supplement isn't a bad thing. I just take a multivitamin each day (which contains vit D) in the Winter. If you really can't go outside at least you can sit by a window.

[@Carmen-vt9if]

Its so understandable what you are going through! Its not easy and in any part of the world one could be theres always something that bother us and makes us feel uneasy. I live in Namibia where its very bright and sunny and very hot so after a while you feel like thats it, please weather cool down! You are my fav person on you tube. You inspire me to be creative and to have Grim with you there it adds a new dimension to your life and we love to see every part of it. Lots of love 🤗🤗

[@trinaolson6072]

Thanks for keeping it real!

[@Creation_Mode]

Even tough we don't have total darkness, (about 8 hours of daylight now, piece of cake compared to svalbard) I feel like this too in the Netherlands. January is just so boring now. Because we don't have winter, it's mostly like 4 degrees, grey skies and rainy days now. It would be so much more fun if we had snow, I love winter ❄💙

[@bobthompson2013]

I can truly sympathize. While my 2 years in Iceland were not as severe, the darkness got to be very hard to deal with in January and February. Take care of yourself!!

[@bratsche1980]

I’ve enjoyed your contents so much Cecilia and thank you for showing how it is like to live through polar nights. I’ve always fascinated with living in the region, but heard it could be very difficult, and even in United States I get winter blues easily. Your vlogs are always so cozy though.

[@Absolutely_Cece]

I love your videos! You two are so down to earth and I love your beautiful dog.

[@swtsoph]

Christoffer, it's good to hear you doing some narrating - love that voice and accent! I love apple sauce on oatmeal with chopped nuts and raw pumpkin seed hearts - mmmmm. I've never made my own. Now I want to try! Cecilia, hang in there, girlfriend - spring is coming (oooh, I'm gonna miss the snow).

[@blkirishbeauty]

I love Canada cause we get all seasons but always have daylight even on the shortest day. I don’t think I could mentally handle no sun for months at a time. You guys are amazing!

[@heatherireland2810]

🇨🇦🇨🇦 I hear you and completely agree. We are blessed to have such a variety.

[@heatherchambers1609]

Another 🇨🇦 here. Agree with you in that I’m not sure how long I would last without some light. That said, winter is my season. Cold out? Add another layer. Snow falling? It has warmed up. Peaceful walk at night with the dog amidst big fat snowflakes shining like diamonds as they fall down, best time ever.

[@yvonnekneeshaw2784]

🇨🇦 ❤️ love Canada. It’s been 3 years of barely no snow here in mid Canada. But finally this winter getting more snow & my hubby can snowmobile again. Means more moisture for our farming communities too. We do have great change of seasons but wished our winters were bit shorter. Christopher’s apple sauce look yummy. Good for u for taking walks.

[@anneherman6745]

Have a nice winter rest! It is a gift, warm hug, ❤️🐞