i moved & read romance books to distract myself 💕

[@cubchoobii8350]

It's kind of unfair that practically everywhere you look in the Netherlands looks fresh out of a high-fantasy novel. That windmill is perfect.

[@КатЖак]

of course she picks the most aesthetic places to put in her vlogs, not the whole country looks like that haha. Lots of boring places in NL as well!

[@КатЖак]

that being said, i am from the netherlands but i live in a different country and i absolutely do watch Leonies vlogs to scratch the nostalgia itch 😭

[@cubchoobii8350]

@@КатЖак Same where I live in England tbh. Some of it looks like Oxford and some of it like Slough lmao!

[@manonvo8615]

​@@КатЖак so true but Delft (and Leiden probably as well) are generally very pretty citys

[@XeniaSketchbookPages]

I live in Enschede... not many pretty places here, even though it is in the Netherlands😆so, nope, not all the Netherlands are postcard-like pretty, unfortunately.

[@santiagogarcia7660]

No way, just yesterday i was thinking "damn, it's been a month since she posted anything." Perfect timing.

[@PrashansaSinha-ry8vp]

Omg same

[@JGQuell]

same...

[@Arawn505]

The roads between Leiden and Delft were plagued by bandits and hobgoblins, it was a long and difficult journey 🗡

[@elle.zee.swiftieslol]

sameee yesterday i was just like “i want more book leo videos :(“ and lookie hereee

[@namanshah407]

Me too

[@haribobjornernam]

you're not dramatic for feeling sentimental about leaving a space that held your life for so many years !! i'd be crying my eyes out too dw

[@AnaSerroGomes]

Same I would be so sentimental and dramatic 🥲

[@leoraaileen]

"what I really need is have people around me in my new home that already feel like home" OKAY well stop making me cry on a monday morning

[@adaszymczyk2360]

I am constantly amazed by your vocabulary and the ability to express yourself and your feelings throughout the words you use while having in mind that English is not your native language! It’s absolutely mind blowing for me! I used to watch a lot of English-based people on KZbin just to learn the language more but to be honest I often find the non-natives faaar more eloquent

[@nickdesu9794]

Girl, coincidentally I moved last month from a home I lived in for 4 years. I spent the entire pandemic looking at the sky from that huge window, picking oranges straight from the tree, and my fiancee built us a vegetable garden that was full of herbs and spices and big veggies. One of my dogs gave birth to one of my youngest pupper at that house, and I was so comfortable there... but the landlord wanted to claim the house back for himself. We had 1 month to leave. We are not in a good place financially rn, bc lots of financial emergencies happened within the span of 3 months, so we had to move to a smaller house, further away from my job. I am still, as I type this, surrounded by some boxes, and I just recently finished making and installing all the kitchen cabinets. I can't drive near the old address bc I start crying. I sometimes wake up in the middle of the night and look for my lights where they used to be in the old home - but they are not there. Moving can be an exciting process, but it IS emotionally tiring. It is completely valid to feel emotional about a place, it is completely normal to have to reorganize your life around the new place, and we can all understand why you haven't posted. We missed you, but we are all thankful that you want to share all those things with us and I'm specially glad to have found your channel a year ago. You have a beautiful home, and you are a sweet sweet person! Kudos from a brazilian fan

[@aurinrose]

awe at first living on your own does feel kinda lonely. i cried too lol. but then it starts feeling so nice to feel so totally comfortable in every part of your place. it’s all yours to decorate and lounge around in! just your schedule and your company. it’ll get more comfortable, and honestly kinda sacred ♡

[@Humanicorn]

"Reading slump? Who is she? Packed her up in a box and lost her." 😂

[@Bohemiahotrodandcustom]

1 box of kitchen stuff 2 boxes of clothes 786 boxes of books

[@AdaraBalabusta]

Were we separated at birth? 😂❤

[@mibi13]

hhaha

[@lnt305]

I helped a friend move and this was exactly it. To be fair, he is the son of an antiquarian and a book shop owner. But we literally had to make two trips with the moving van just for his books. He lives in a tiny studio or as I like to call it "A private library with a bed"

[@Bohemiahotrodandcustom]

@@lnt305 your a good friend for helping him move, he would have an amazing collection.

[@anamoralsb]

How incredible it is to have a place that holds so many pieces of who you are-a bed where you’ve spent countless nights reflecting on life, a chair where you’ve lost yourself in your favorite books, a kitchen where you’ve made tea on cold winter mornings, each moment shaping the person you’ve become. What a privilege to carry these memories with you, knowing they’ll always be a part of your story!

[@deirdramantia3044]

Never feel sorry about “being dramatic”! I think it’s beautiful because it means you love the places and things around you dearly 🥰

[@theonlyredwolf]

Moving is traumatic whether it's for a plant or a human, whether you're happy to move or not. It's worse when you live alone and even more so when you don't know anyone in the new location's area. But it takes time to settle in. Look for the good parts to soothe your soul. All about love is an excellent book. ❤ I'm glad things arehave been getting better for you, Leonie!

[@vojnici94]

leora + leonie in videos together = happiness ❤😊

[@anemelo-tsourekaki]

No need to be so hard on yourself, moving is always hectic and overwhelming! And you have every right to be emotional about leaving a place you loved 🌼 Plus, even if you had moved a bunch of times already, even if you were used to it, there's always something that will refuse to go according to plan and them bam! you have a brand new problem to solve, in half a day, on a probably less-than-optimal budget. The most important part is that you got it done! Congratulations, moving to a new place by yourself is such a beautiful thing 😊🌸 Have fun!! 🍀🥳

[@tarvse]

crazy how we're both moving out of the same city at the same time omg watching you visit all the cafés and spots in leiden that i used to go to with my friends after uni to study or hangout is making ME sentimental especially because i never got to say goodbye like you do in this video before moving across the world ToT

[@cjradenbaugh]

It’s totally normal to grieve before, during, and after you move- even when moving is a good thing! When it’s happened to me, I remind myself that although I’m no longer living in the places that made me who I am, those places are still with me in my memories and in who I am today. 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@connyhk5731]

Wow, in 2 days it'll be my first year of uni and honnestly it's nuce to see someone also going through a time of change !

[@ceycey6037]

Good luck!

[@isabellaespinal6709]

A thousand congratulations!!! I just finished my first year too and wow! At first this point felt sooo far away and now here it is!

[@dohabeshir9405]

i hope you're doing well it can be a bit hard in the beginning but everything will be fine and you're not alone in this

[@twicestan4life]

I found your channel 3+ years ago.. glancing at that begonia poster(it's one of my fav plants ever) in your old room while you talk about books has been very comforting for me. And when you took it down even I kinda felt a little sad. But I'm also very happy that you moved to a gorgeous place, can't wait to see how well you'll decorate your new place

[@aslowmonkey]

It's baffling to me how even in a video about struggling with moving and settling in a new place, you still have such a deep understanding of what's happening and end up making a very beautiful and poetic video about it. I hope now you're settled and cosy in that beautifully decorated new apartment, and I wish you all the best 🌼

[@melyibarra809]

Welcome back!!!! We missed u❤❤❤

[@kiczcock]

I'm a keen solo explorer too! There's just something special about experiencing new places alone, I feel like it's easier to get immersed in their atmosphere this way

[@nerdalert5181]

I just moved to the Netherlands by myself and I had no idea how much I needed this video to help me deal with all the turbulent emotions that are coming with it, so thank you so much for this ❤ I relate so much with your view on feeling lonely. I love being alone and I always wanted to live by myself so it’s been confusing me how I’ve been feeling so lonely. The most daunting thing for me is knowing that I’m so far from my partner, my family, my friends and feeling super insecure, especially as an introvert, about making new friends. But I guess that applies to being in your twenties in general 😅 lovely to see you in your beautiful new home ❤

[@agniguha3002]

Hi Leonie! This year, particularly the last six months, have been a mess for me with a mix of feelings that I cannot perhaps explain. In the last three months I felt more lonely than ever before, and homesick too. I've always prided myself in being someone who loves being alone with books and movies but I felt that in my loneliness I couldn't concentrate on the things that used to make me happy, maybe it was also because I wasn't indulging in these things that I felt lonelier. This video spoke to a very hurt and scared part of me. It made me feel less alone. I'm slowly getting back into my old self and that means I'm reading again. I just ordered All About Love, it has been on my wishlist for the past 5 years so it's finally time. Thank you for this video, I know it takes a lot of courage to share your vulnerabilities and realities with the world, and you've done it so gracefully while healing me a little bit in the process. So from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Ps, I hope you find your favourite cafe soon. ♥

[@Natalieanyaa]

I'm also currently going through big life changes with an unexpected and horrible break up and feeling very lonely, so this video really did help to make me feel less alone. And as always your thoughts are so well put and clever and I really truly appreciate everything you put out❤️

[@plswatchinfinitytrain]

I also moved recently and I'm impressed by how you managed to transport all of your books. My book stash is significantly smaller than yours but the move made me get rid of half of it. Your apartment looks so cozy.

[@maggieprice357]

It’s okay to feel all of those things! Last month my husband bought me the Victorian home of my absolute dreams in our town. And even though I knew that I wanted to be here and that I was excited, I was still really emotional packing up the old house. I kept thinking about all of the sweet memories we had bringing home babies to that house, first crawls, first steps, etc. It’s unnerving to see your life packed up. But it’s going to be great! Give yourself time to get settled. Congratulations!

[@evelientx]

13:44 I renovated my house and moved in 3.5 months ago and I still feel this way. its so overwhelming!! I just never feel like im done

[@meowmeowwoof873]

you and leora are so endearing, i hope y’all are happy friends forever :)

[@hhenze322]

Leonie, this video was so perfect for where I’m at rn. I’ve been at college for two and a half weeks and adjusting has been a very slow process. My comforts are the Lord and my time with Him every morning, being in my cozy room, and watching my favorite yourubers. ☺️ I need to be more intentional about making friends, but I’m also ok to not rush to try to make friendships happen. I’m learning to be ok in this in between season. All that to say, thank you for sharing your relatable experiences! May you be blessed in your new home!

[@Misericorde451]

7:19 This part accompanied by the Stardew Valley music makes me want to live in your city. What a lovely atmosphere.

[@didreams1]

This video captures everything I love about your channel. Books and life and vibes and cosiness. Thanks for making such lovely fuzzy and thoughtful videos!

[@libbagrace12]

I am 2 months late to watching this… but this video struck a deep chord with me. I moved to a new city last year, and for the first several nights I cried for a long while before I could ever go to sleep. I had just gotten married, moved, started a masters program, and started a new internship, quite literally all in the same weekend (…yeah). The new space/life felt so unfamiliar, it was painful. I didn’t know anyone in the new place, outside of my husband. I would cry driving to the store because it wasn’t the store I was used to. Honestly, a year later, I still have an ache in my heart for the friends and family who live far away. But as you stated at the end of the video, what keeps me going are the moments where I can put my focus on helping others. I had a paradigm shift over the past year, where I realized that instead of becoming frustrated, sad, or angry, when I feel like no one in a new space seems to care to make me feel welcome or like I belong, I can, instead, be the welcomer. When I go into a new space, I can welcome others as new people into my life. I don’t have to wait for them to be friendly, I can extend love first. What if everywhere I went, I helped others to feel less lonely? To find belonging? What if I could extend love to others just because they were human and therefore deserved it, rather than waiting for others to make the first move because I feared the social consequences of being “weird” or “too much” or embarrassing myself? I know this is a long comment, but I just wanted to say thank you for sharing and posting your honest moving journey and your reflections on bell hooks book. It made me feel seen. This helped me process some of the emotions I’ve felt over the past year, allowed me to move one more step toward healing, and encouraged me to keep trying. To keep putting myself out there, keep seeking friendship, keep loving my community. Eventually I will have people to invite over for coffee. And I will not take them for granted.

[@fujismoke]

You and leora sitting at your dining table working with the large windows behind you and the curtains swaying in the wind 💙💙 felt like the perfect picture for a lofi video 😅 I love it

[@alishalee6618]

I think it's amazing to feel so much for a place that you live. I lived in an apartment for 12 years and moved in the past year and felt nothing for it. It felt more like a place I was stuck in after awhile because I had gotten sick. But before that I lived somewhere for a year and I still think about it and get a little sad because I loved it so much. It had so much character, made me feel safe and want to create.

[@virgilsreality4830]

I also recently moved from one continent to another, and what you said about recognising love in other areas of life other than romantic love between two people really resonated with me a lot. My friends are really so dear to me, and saying good bye to them one by one over the course of two weeks (again - I had gone through this process before Covid already. It wasn't any easier the second time around), really made me appreciate these connections on a different level . Not to say I didnt feel appreciative of them before. But a move like this makes you feel it even more deeply. Your video felt like a warm hug in this situation of change. Thank you

[@clemoswin]

The thing about being able to be alone and not hanging out with people just to escape loneliness really resonates with me. Because I like being alone, and I remember someone (one of my colleagues, I believe) that was surprised when he told me they were all going to a cafe this evening and was asking if I wanted to join them, and I said no. He then thought I had other plans for the evening, but I really hadn't, I just wanted to spend a calm evening on my own, reading. And I said "well, I don't often go to this kind of party, but at least when I do, you will know I really wanted to".

[@Milatsune]

Im not moving right now but im going through a sort of mental health turning point thats similarly cathartic, sentimental but overall a good change and today was the perfect day to see this video and remind me that amidst this exciting, emotionally exhausting time, i need to make sure to slow down, allow time for non-productivity and time with people I love. ❤ OH and to add All About Love to my TBR 🥰 thank you as always, Leonie~

[@stephanie-bwi]

Moving house is one of the most traumatic events in anyone’s life, so no, you’re not being dramatic. It is stressful, it’s a leap into the unknown, and if you’re anything like me, you plan it meticulously - and react poorly when it inevitably goes south! :) Also, I love traveling alone. I am from Scotland, but live abroad now and I was there in November last year (and the year before). it’s not that I dislike people (usually!) but I like just being able to do what I want when I want. If I need company, I can head to a café - I can still be alone, but not lonely.

[@meengga]

5:19 omgg why is this so cuteee 😭😭

[@Demolition_Darby]

I completely understand what you said about being emotional over change even when you know it's positive! taking a big step and allowing yourself to grow forces you out of your comfort zone even if it's something you choose to do, and it can be totally overwhelming and dredge up lots of emotions! I hope you take time to breathe and feel your feelings and that you give yourself lots of patience and grace during this process, it's a big one

[@hehevalerie]

sentimentality over The Home gets me every time.......there was a mouse-shaped paint clump on the ceiling over the bed in my last apartment that i would stare up at every time i was having a panic attack or a depression dissociative episode, and i hated that apartment so much, but i cried when i moved because that little plaster clump was so important to me. i still tear up a little when i think about it

[@mochi.kitkat]

The apartment is coming together so beautifully!

[@clairereneereads]

i’m leaving for college in 4 days, so this video was perfect timing. the feeling of leaving the place that has formed you is so one the i relate to, especially since that place is my childhood home for me. ❤

[@vickycommeren3529]

Yes! Castlefest is amazing. I was there too (like every year). It's like coming home. ❤ I wish you all the best in your new apartment and in a new city. Delft is a wonderful place, I hope you feel at home soon.

[@shesagift1]

The moving angst is so relatable! I just made a huge move 3 months ago and before the move I was a wreck but once I got to my new city and I settled in, I’ve been so happy. I hope you’re loving your new city and dwelling 😊

[@chellyfishing]

Moving is always hard! I had an unwanted/forced move some years ago that was honestly kind of traumatic. Your new place looks SO nice though, congratulations on starting this new chapter of your life!!

[@HaniaMalik680]

This video was beautiful, somehow changed my perspective on life at this moment. Worth the wait 💖💖

[@Janine.G.]

Ah, Leonie, I just want to give you a big hug! ❤ This video was so relatable I got emotional, too! And it was stunning to see how quickly you made the new appartment your own. Even before you had put up the gallery wall and just lit some lamps in the corner of the room, placed some nice cushions on the floor and a plant nearby, I immediately thought "This is so Leonie!" 🥰 I wish you lots of happy moments and memories in your new home, with friends, love and laughter. 🥰 May this new home witness your next stage of life and always be a safe haven and a cosy nest for you! ❤❤❤

[@bbh0lysh1t]

change is difficult, it’s normal to feel emotional about it. ily leonie ♥️

[@AnotherEmi]

I moved from my student dorm (which I've lived in for four years now) to a new city this weekend and I can relate so much to the feeling of loneliness in the beginning. This video was exactly what I needed right now, so thank you so much

[@astoldbykat]

I've moved at least 5 times since coming to Asia in 2015, and doing so never really gets easier. I always get emotional leaving a place that's helped me grow, and that served as my home during some tough moments. Congrats on a successful move, and I hope you settle into your new city nicely!

[@osamawaheed1200]

One of the best videos from you especially the words you expressed. I feel like moving on is essential, though you leave behind your pieces which is mandatory itself to look back and be grateful for what you had. You being sentimental makes it more precious as you know how to value those emotions. Keep smiling. Keep shinning. 🌻

[@rochellavanderwal9320]

Moving is one hell of an event. Animals, Plants and Humans are all traumatised in a slight way when we have to move places that we've grown accustomed to and perhaps have even loved. I moved in July and I cried for three days. Not dramatic at all, just a healthy way of coping with emotions! That said, I've missed your videos and I am looking very much forward to sit and watch this with a nice cup of tea and a little snack. Your videos are always so cosy to me! Also Leiden and Delft are amongst the prettiest cities in the Netherlands in my opinion (although I also really liked Kampen and Groningen to live in)

[@katiejohnson5336]

So glad you're back!!! Your new apartment looks amazing and cozy and still so you!! Missed you!!!

[@elyzabeth5671]

I'm 20 and I completely moved probably like 10 times in my life and lived in even more places. For me moving is exciting, but always bittersweet. While I can't imagine how attached you were to your previous place, I can definitely understand the feeling. It's nice to see the acceptance and certain re-evaluation during your journey, almost healing. From a proffesional mover, there's always so much to gain and explore while moving to a new place! And I'm sure you'll use use every opportunity you have. Sending hugs💛

[@paulinahafer7185]

24:39 this video is so beautiful and sweet and moving, I‘m really glad you took us on your emotional journey with the moving :)

[@ACanuckinAlabama]

Oh I’ve been wondering where you were and if you are OK. Relieved to see you all moved in and things look great! What a fabulous apartment

[@86fifty]

Nooo, it's really important! It's definitely totally normal to have lots of E M O T I O N S about moving, and you did a great job putting them into words - that's the book-reading paying off right there! - which will help you put them into perspective and keep going. It's a really good skill to have, so thank you for showing it in action! I admit, I grew up in the same house for toooo long so when it was time to pack up, I was IMPATIENT to get outta there XD Even then, it was still VERY stressful to check and re-check that I'd remembered everything! And on moving day we forgot a few things - mostly boring stuff like lampshades, but also a wall calendar we'd written SO MUCH STUFF on!! Thankfully, a friend was able to grab it from the place before it was actually sold, and mailed it to us ,XD That really taught me to always check the walls twice!

[@zoebrown358]

The way I was just experience intense loneliness before watching this🤯 this video was very helpful! It was hard, at first, to think of the good. I don’t have too many close friends so it was hard to spot the love I had surrounding me. What did help was finding gratitude. I starting appreciating all the things I had in the current moment and that helped me. Thank you for this video, you are great❤

[@claraborgesbr]

You're not dramatic at allll, this video made me so emotional! What you said about community and love for friends really touched me. 🥰🥰

[@allieandbooks75]

Re-watching the vlog after moving in my first (small) house all by myself and feeling strangely empty after anticipating this move for so long. It definitely helps, thank you so much for all your videos Leonie, and I am so glad you're finally starting to feel at home ❤

[@moeshrooms385]

Just wanted to say that I appreciate you for being so vulnerable in this video- I’ve been going through some similar feelings with starting college just three weeks ago

[@Camionette]

I really started to get emotional at this part of the video 24:25 , it's so beautiful and comforting to see how love is all around and in all of us ❤ thank you for this video leonie

[@BleistiftSchwert]

35:07 isn’t that also an advice Uncle Iroh gave to Zuko? To take care of other people to heal ourselves? Something like that?

[@martinaguzman6315]

I've been checking both your channels these days just to make sure that my notifications haven't been failing me and that you really haven't uploaded any video dhjddfh anyways, just like with all your previous ones, I finished this video and thought to myself "God... I love her videos", you just make everything feel so nice and cozy. Also I'm really happy for you, I hope you're feeling a lot better at your new apartment 💜

[@patte_cendree]

I visited Delft in July and I totally fell in love with the city ! I don't know if it's near your place but I really liked the Tazz café, their coffe was excellent and the place is nice. Also, I I don't think you're being dramatic at all, leaving a place where you grew so much is never easy...

[@YalomIrvin-jn6ff]

Oh Leonie, it is totally fine to grieve about a part of your life which is finishing. I think it very nice that that is an emotion you have access too and you are not dramatic at all for having feelings and expressing them!

[@jennymac0068]

Crying at the bird outside your window bc of loneliness…after 3 hours…has got to be the MOST relatable thing I’ve ever heard. A similar thing happened to me when I moved 7.5 hours away from the city I grew up in during the 2020 lockdown. I looked out the window of my brand new apartment and saw a squirrel had made its way onto my balcony. I named him Leonard and cried when he ran away☠️

[@jacquiheywood3142]

So pleased that your new apartment looks like a real adult space. Your other place was lovely but had ‘student’ written all over it. This is a lovely place. You have decorated it so well.

[@justsomebody7702]

I also cried when I moved from studentenkamer housing to my own home - eventhough I knew i was sooo lucky to become a homeowner and it was a very happy decision. It still meant saying goodbye, and that is always hard!! And having roommates is also just such a unique experience, so losing that is very nice on one hand but it also means losing a lot on the other

[@monica.laurette]

as someone who also just moved recently (moved to a diff state in the US) the emotions are so real and glad to know i'm normal for having them

[@anaismougin5207]

I always love the comments you make in your videos, be it about books or not. But in this one you especially hit something in me that resonated with what I've been feeling during the summer. I had quite a powerful breakdown about loneliness and seeing things in a very negative way, and it was just the climax of a few months of feeling not so good, and many fears coming to life etc. But I felt like I had hit the bottom and could only go up from this point. And now, a few weeks later, I'm much more at peace with myself, I found a renewed will and energy to do things and enjoy life, alone or with my people. So your video is like a condensed version of what I went through in the past month, and maybe if I ever feel that way again (which is bound to happen again at some point in my life, I'm starting to know myself a bit 🙃) I'll come here and watch it again. Anyway, I think I will try to find Bell Hooks's book, I want to know more about what she has to say on the subject, you sell it so well!

[@christinemartin8549]

I got a little teary with this one. I'm so happy for you. Your new place is perfect. You have so much space!!! Your deck is insane. Like a newly repotted plant, you have so much room to grow. I'm so excited for this new chapter.

[@malaika6114]

This is a fantastic video. I just want to say thank you for making it. I just started uni and a lot of things are changing, my friends are moving away i’m meeting new people and it’s kinda scary. This video really helped me. And even though it’s not exactly the same as moving apartments, I just felt really connected to the words you were saying. So thank you, and don’t mind me if i shed a little tear:’)

[@savannah1394]

Love that you still make it feel like a home without all of your furniture. I always just keep everything in boxes until I get everything I need and it takes forever to feel like home

[@JessNovelNook]

so glad you are doing well, leonie!! moving can be so scary especially alone and spending time with loved ones is a great way to counteract some of that loneliness. I’m going to be moving my own here in less than a year so watching your moving vlogs has been an amazing way for me to feel more prepared and hopeful for the move. always love your vids❤❤

[@angelgirl976]

Congrats on moving into the new place. My last move was with a home full of stuff which was in direct contrast to my prior move when I barely had any future or much of anything and it was so stressful and tiring. It will take a bit for your new place to feel like home but gradually find the familiarity and develop a routine. And don't be afraid to reach out to be people who love you.

[@coba-cobi]

Leo, I'd love to thank & appreciate you so much for making me inspired about reading and writing. I was kinda in a low meter of reading rn, but whenever i watched your videos, i got inspired by you. Thank you, from your dearest viewer ❤

[@bujobyfilo]

This is my favorite video of yours! Reminded me of the times I moved, and I really connect with everything you and the author said about love. I like to say that "nothing is ever about you". If you feel like you are the focus, the center of a struggle, then you probably need to pay more attention to others. That being said, it's not always that easy, sometimes we need a bit of drama right? 😅 But at least let's be conscious that we are chosing drama. Anyway, I'm happy that you're well, still living close enough to your friends, and in a beautiful place and city! I've moved a lot, and my best tip is that if you really wish to make yourself at home, you'll feel at home anywhere. Seeing how you're already walking through the city and inviting friends over, you're doing great!

[@abbierands9978]

Leonie! I'm due to move house myself in a couple of months and this vlog captured EVERYTHING I'm feeling at the moment. It was very comforting and validating, thank you so much xxx

[@mariaperez9301]

I love the vibe and atmosphere of your videos. This was a particularly comforting vlog.

[@katelynsosa5599]

When you did that voice over speaking about love while you were at the festival I got so emotional! It was just so pure and beautiful. ❤

[@MeandmyTea]

Yayyyyy you're back!!! I missed your lovely videos so much ☕️😊📚 I'm currently looking for my first place to call my own home, and your video is giving me such hope💕💕💕

[@abbykadabby418]

Your content is so comforting haha. I studied abroad in Utrecht during college and took a trip to Leiden! It was so beautiful. I loved living in The Netherlands for 6 months and I still miss it everyday. Definitely felt like home to me.

[@anapcm]

I have gone through very similar feelings as you describe during my last year of college and going back to my parents house after 10 years. I learned to recognise and accept different kinds of love in my life. I dont know how the creator might feel, but as the viewer of your videos i feel like we share some kind of genuine love too, its a distant and unpersonal kind of love, but it has a place in my heart. Thank you Leoni!

[@miranda4073]

The last time I moved I was so fragile and constantly on the brink of tears, so seeing you so emotional about moving felt really relatable and made me feel less weird

[@asmaqais6713]

The drawing of you and your friend is Gorgeous!!!

[@vojnici94]

crazy how leonie has the incredible ability of looking exactly like the girl of my dreams

[@meengga]

19:55 this is so adorable thank you for making my day so much better

[@ReadingNymph]

Loneliness can be hard but it really is so important to feel happy with your own mind and space. Glad you are enjoying your new home ❤

[@aleyakhatun5532]

I firstly want to congratulate you wholeheartedly on your moving. I would like to add that you are the idol of a nerdy bookworm teenager with your aesthetics and pleasant personality combined. Lots of love❤

[@AdaraBalabusta]

Ooh! Intertextuality! May you be blessed in your new place! ❤

[@michelleizoco]

All of these big emotions are so, so normal. Crying is a necessary process of moving - and even if you CHOSE it, it's ok to mourn the closing of something even when you're excited about the new big things that are coming. You're not BAD at saying goodbye - I'd say you're great at it. If you're crying out of love for your past - that says a lot of how deeply you felt for your time there. Listening to you say that you missed the last night sleeping in your room as it is - that's the perfect encapsulation of life I think - we don't know the last time in advance and it makes us realized to try to be more present all the time. I love your reflections on Bell Hooks' thoughts about capitalism and love. Very well said. Glad to see you getting well situated in your new apartment - I hope you have already made some new, beautiful memories there! Best wishes!

[@missxhoney]

I moved in the beginning of the year as well and I felt like a creep, trying to convince everyone to just come and visited me. 😂 So I feel you! Just having the people you love (friends and family) in your new space helps so much!

[@Sharletwitch]

I totally feel you on getting sentimental when moving. I’m a home body so my living space really reflects who I am. It’s hard to pack all of that up and figure out how to fit into your new space. 🩷 Also! I just watched Alexandra’s vlog featuring Sabine and then you mentioned her in this one! Lol so funny. I love when booktubers know each other 😂

[@lisavanvliet2604]

So the little piece on love with the beautiful videos of Castlefest and friendship and the two little birds and the sheer happiness beaming off all of it, might be one of my favourite minutes of content of all time

[@nicolecook7383]

I also moved this year and I always struggle with settling in... I want to feel perfect and at home immediately but it's always a process. It's OK to be sad about leaving a place behind! You've spent a quarter of your life in that previous place and it shaped you into who you are today. I'm so excited for the next era of Leonie though, I love your cosy atmosphere and filming - it makes me appreciate the nature and quiet places of my own town. I also live by myself, and a big part of not being lonely is actually attributed to my cat! Are you able to get a pet in your own place? Sometimes just having another little living creature around you is enough during those lonely moments. ❤️

[@cmargherita99]

Leonie I think this is honestly one of your best videos so far! I've been watching your videos for years now and you're so wise, it's been really great to grow into adulthood alongside you and be inspired by you ❤❤❤

[@livhaven]

I just moved to college and have been struggling a lot with embracing a new place and loneliness and this video was super inspirational for me. ❤

[@patidechiclana1659]

This was my favorite video of yours! It's so vulnerable and relaxed and beautifully edited. You've made me cry but I'm finishing the video happy and hopeful. You are amazing, leonie❤