What I got for Christmas 2022 as a Nurse/Ski Coach/YouTuber!

[@heartnlovely]

I would love to see a what I gave for Christmas and why you got each person that gift. I know it’s too late but I think that would be a great idea for next year.

[@KiaraMadisen]

I need to do this because I do come up with some good gift ideas if I do say so myself 😂

[@IndiaHamilton445]

My dad surprised me with Ray-Ban sunglasses years ago and I have cherished and cared for them ever since (as someone who also runs on $10 sunglasses)! My best friend has always wanted a typewriter and even the most run down antique was out of budget so I ended up finding on that my office was about to throw away and the amount of joy it brought her made my whole Christmas. Here's to 2023!

[@EliseJohanna]

So excited to see you back in that apartment, it's looking so nice! The best gift I gave this year was a record player for my dad. Or maybe the pair of socks I gave to my brother which had my nephew's face on them. Simply because it made us all laugh. hope you had an amazing Christmas Kiara!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thanks so much for watching Elise! I love those gift ideas so so much! Always have to get a funny gift to make everyone smile even more ❤️

[@willemijn8005]

That's SO many presents!! 😅🙈 But they're all so nice. I got a nice pair of joggers and a puzzle. Here in the Netherlands we celebrate Christmas quite differently. Wishing you all the best for the new year and looking forward to seeing you next nursing steps✨

[@KiaraMadisen]

I know it was too much, but also stuff that I will use and need, so I am very grateful! Thanks for watching & wishing you the best new year too ❤️

[@phiahalleen7054]

My favorite gifted items this year was a tie between the art I got framed for my partner, and the membership I gifted my mum to the Portland Japanese Garden! I focused on gifts that add joy to their lives!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Wow what thoughtful gifts! I love those so much! ❤️

[@leyla7046]

It would be really awesome if you made a video on skying outfits or how you layer your clothes. Love the video ❤

[@KiaraMadisen]

I need to make this happen this year!!

[@Karinabell09]

Love this!! I love the what I got for Christmas videos I love how we get really excited for knives or pots and pans set. I got pots and pans for Christmas and I am obsessed with them

[@KiaraMadisen]

YES. We are real adults now haha. Hope you're cooking something good in the new pots & pans :)

[@jodiethewriter]

The best present that I got this year is like a 4-way tie between my new blankie, my slippers, my ice cream Squishmallow, and the book Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer, which I really wanted! I was so excited about my Squish because I thought for sure my parents would say I was too old for stuffies, but my mom got me one and I was so happy!

[@KiaraMadisen]

You're never too old for a stuffie! I got one too & it totally made me smile :) So glad you had a wonderful Christmas!

[@Brittany.Anderson]

This video is giving me ideas for things to get for when my husband and I move into our townhouse. This is because we just bought our first house.

[@butterflyer44]

We haven't exchanged gifts yet but I got my dad a state parks pass for where I live so he can come visit me and go on little adventures! Happy holidays!

[@KiaraMadisen]

My heart!!! Wow such a sweet gift wow

[@annieb.829]

Thanks for sharing! It's super cool seeing what gifts you got that represent who you are! 💙💙

[@emilyvlogstv]

Finally, catching up on your vlogs. Holiday break has made me tired and lazy. Also, that darn hermit (lol, I’m kidding) Keegan comes up with some good content that just leads me away and astray Kierra haha! Those Tony’s bars are so good. I buy them at New Seasons. Love when your share your Xmas presents!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thanks for watching!! The Tony’s bars are so addicting 🤩

[@Haylz37]

Beysis for your AirPods case!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! Xx

[@peggy-sueclarke6407]

You received some great Christmas gifts. A lot of them were practical and you will use them all often. 🎄❤️

[@KiaraMadisen]

I think so too! So grateful ❤️

[@chloebachand9208]

Kiara you have to get the skier sheets from either target or Walmart I forget which store

[@MrJennifer02]

I love your apartment so cute

[@muscular-lr6er]

Loved the channel since your zillennial video. I hope the new years go well for you! Enjoy your Christmas gifts 🎁☺️

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thanks so much for being here through my crazy zillennial life! I hope the same for you!

[@gracegiraffe407]

Hey Kiara!! I love all of your videos and your sweet personality! The best gift I gave this year was a watercolor that I did of my dog that passed away about 2 years ago for my mom! Hope you have a happy New Years!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww so sweet! Sorry to hear about your loss, I am sure that gift was so special to unwrap 💕 Thanks for watching my videos & leaving such sweet comment! Wishing you a very happy new year!

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

Love the Beanie. This is same place you did What I got for Christmas 2020. Nice presents.

[@KiaraMadisen]

I know…it feels so right! Thanks for watching Courtney! Hope you had a wonderful holiday too!

[@AliaA-ue8df]

This is my fav video every year🎉

[@KiaraMadisen]

I love watching these too!

[@katiemichael4577]

I have an AirPods case from baggu! It’s made out of recycled materials and I can clip in to my keys or jeans, but also take the AirPod case out easily if I need to charge it. I love it. Merry Christmas Kiara!! My best gift I think was the blanket I crocheted for my dad. I was working on it since October so it was a labor of love for sure.

[@KiaraMadisen]

What a sweet gift! I'm sure he loved it so much

[@shanared6310]

Hi kiara, I love all your videos! I tend to give out giftcards every year to my friends as an excuse to go have a mini shopping trip/spa day together to "treat ourselves" because they like experiences rather than gifts. I actually really like casetify airpods case. I got one of the sustainable compostable cases and customized with my initials.

[@KiaraMadisen]

I love that idea so much. So unique and fun! Thanks for the casetify tip...love my phone case from them so I might have to check it out!

[@Danivg14]

I love this videos because they give me ideas on what to buy with my gift cards. I gifted by brother a Real Madrid special edition hat and jersey. He didn’t asked it for but that’s he’s favorite team and he was really excited about it. Great gift

[@KiaraMadisen]

That’s an amazing gift!! Happy shopping :)

[@tabsnyder5205]

I look forward to this video every year!

[@KiaraMadisen]

I love watching these!!

[@zafarwestern]

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays Kiara!!! ❤💚🎄

[@KiaraMadisen]

Happy holidays!

[@SiennaDiaz-p4n]

Merry late Christmas and happy New Year Kiara!!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Same to you!! ❤️

[@GrowingWuyeh]

!!!!! Love love your videos. You truly inspire. I will be you in 5 years!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thank you so much!

[@emilyvlogstv]

HAHA Doug did gooood on them Oakley’s. I feel like he may have been in competition with your mom haha!

[@KiaraMadisen]

I totally agree it was so cute to see them fight over the best gift!

[@sade4993]

I didn't realise that I've seen so many of these vids - I knew a tech gift would be coming from Aunt and Uncle, buddy gifts would be spot on (especially Ms. Mack lol), papa Doug with cute yet practical gift collection (shout out to dads fr) and your mum with the clothes haul is always impressive. The Hawaii ninja trick is hilarious! 😂My lil brother finally moved out on his own, without flatmates and I got him an Always Pan, it's kind of tradition as I got one from my older brother when I bought my place. He sends pics of his meals on the fam group, I'm so proud!!! Also, side note: Wooosahhh on the job hunt queen, it's so competitive out there 💜😭, I'm doing my master's and finally got a paid psychology research assistant (ClinPsych is the long-term goal and this will support my PhD app!) It took easily 6 months of sweat and tears to find this perfect one. Yours is out there 🤞🏾and it's going to be ✨*BEAUT*✨

[@KiaraMadisen]

Omg you were so spot on I LOVE it. Everyone really came through. I love that gift idea for your brother! I got that for my friend Leah who is moving out soon & she said it was her favorite gift which totally made my day. Thanks for the job pep-talk....I'm really hoping my patience will allow me to find the perfect thing for me ❤️

[@nupurdhoot615]

The apartment looks so good

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thank you! It's starting to come along!

[@venusbucci4829]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I think my best gift I gave was a coffee mug to my husband it said ( dad jokes rule) because he always tell dad jokes😂

[@KiaraMadisen]

Such a personal and fun gift!!

[@CamCity98]

Merry Christmas, Kiara! 🎄

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thanks!!! ❤️

[@meatlovinvegan388]

Merry christmas Kiara,you look like an angel

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww thanks 💓💓

[@armanihutten3644]

Loved this video, you’re the sweetest!! Where is your stocking from?

[@addisonswannack]

love the video! happy new year kiara!! and i think the best gift I gave was a stanley cup to my cousin!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Same to you Addison! Love that gift so much...I kinda want to get one lol

[@mariannedressler6784]

Love Salt & Straw!!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

The best.

[@Melitaanahi]

i've got a knife set under my christmas tree too hahahah officially adulting (but so thankful tho i really needed them)

[@KiaraMadisen]

Yes!!! Join the new knife club 👏

[@oisheeroy5071]

Merry Christmas and Happy new year in advance....lots of love ...

[@KiaraMadisen]

Same to you! 🥳❤️

[@marinangelov]

Merry Christmas Kiara!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Same to you!

[@Dana-fn5zt]

Awesome gifts! Sadly, the brown sugar thing doesn't work, I have one!!! Happy new year!!!🎉

[@KiaraMadisen]

ughhh bummer :( good thing it wasn't too expensive!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

The last 5 days of 2022!

[@KiaraMadisen]

This year went by so quickly it’s crazy!

[@tracycoon4816]

Merry Christmas and very Happy New Year

[@KiaraMadisen]

Same to you!

[@javiervll8077]

Hi Kiara!! 😀 Really cool presents! 🎁🤩; the mini avocado 🥑 and the pig float 🐷 rock!! 😂😂 I wish you Merry Christmas 🎄 and a Happy New Year!! 🥳🎊 Best regards from Spain! 💃🏻🤗

[@KiaraMadisen]

I know everything made me smile! Feeling so lucky this year ❤️ thanks for watching & commenting!

[@Darklink7884]

Babe you look so good those holiday-themed pj's. *MWAH*

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@stephdurkee]

the best gift i gave was christmas decor to my brother who just moved out

[@KiaraMadisen]

So thoughtful & I'm sure well loved!

[@tianahenry1666]

i have been looking for those addias shoes everywhere and can’t find them!!! will there be a link for them soon?

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thanks for the reminder! Here they are: shop-links.co/ciOV547si7i

[@VideoGameRoom32]

It's always fun to open Christmas presents. That's a nice kitchen. Do you have a good view?

[@KiaraMadisen]

It truly is! & it's an okay view, but yes the kitchen is my fav!

[@emilyvlogstv]

Have you read that book “Atomic Habits?” I’m reading that now. So many people have raved about it.

[@KiaraMadisen]

I have heart of it! Let me know what you think!

[@josealfonsosilvalatorre1826]

Merry Christmas have a great time

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thanks! Hope you did too :)

[@CamCity98]

Good. I went out to dinner at Kobe Asian Bistro with my mom and my brothers for Christmas

[@KiaraMadisen]

That sounds so good!

[@VideoGameRoom32]

Nice thumbnail. You always have creative thumbnails. How long does it take to make one?

[@KiaraMadisen]

Thanks! It depends, but usually like 15 minutes of trying different things!

[@roche320]

I'd suggest you use a hair tie before the claw clip. I've heard way too many stories of nurses doing CPR and having the claw clip fall out, so their hair then dangles all over the patient and through any fluids that may be present.

[@KiaraMadisen]

Good to keep in mind! Thanks for the advice :)

[@theironythatismyLIFE]

kiara! any update on that interview for the OR position?! I have been an OR nurse since 2017... feel free to ask any questions! it is the BEST speciality!! lots of scheduling freedom and no nights! ;)

[@KiaraMadisen]

The OR sounds like such an amazing place to be! Sadly I didn't get offered the position...me never being in an OR before probably didn't help & I know they did at least 3 days of interviews so I'm sure it was competitive :/

[@theironythatismyLIFE]

@@KiaraMadisen dont give up! OR nurses. are in short supply and hard to find! look for a peri op 101 program. i promise the hard work is worth it! maybe try a PACU or PRE OP spot to get your foot in the door!

[@theironythatismyLIFE]

@@KiaraMadisen it is tough to know the role too if you have never been in the or. i applied never having been in either but hen i saw a c-section in L and D rotation i knew i wanted to be in the OR! make sure you have a time you were a patient advocate example, a time you were pressured to not follow policy but made sure you did anyway, a time you made a mistake...questions i have been asked in every or interview. please dont give up i think you have a great personality for the OR!

[@KiaraMadisen]

@@theironythatismyLIFE thank you for this much needed pep talk! The sad thing is we got such bad rotations that I don’t have a lot of good stories & now I don’t have the opportunity to see the OR. Do they ever let new grads shadow a surgery?

[@theironythatismyLIFE]

@@KiaraMadisen they do! part of my interview for my peri op 101 program was shadowing for a case to see if we liked it! reach out to an OR educator or perioperative educator. even if you pick a different speciality to start out in, the unit educator you end up with can help coordinate. as circulators we have so few minutes before bring the patient back we have to give a good impression and make them feel safe in a short time. i advocated for a patient by asking to position them while awake before their surgery because they had hip problems that the surgeon didnt know about. it doesn't even have to be OR related...but knowing what a circulator does is very important because it ISNT bedside. its entirely different. its reading surgeon preference cards, checking equipment, making sure the room has what it needs and that it is safe to bring the patient back. are the implants in the room? assisting anesthesia with intubation, collecting surgical specimens properly, prepping skin for surgery and watching the sterile field to see if there are contaminations. you need to be able to speak up and do the right thing for the patient, even if nobody else saw a contamination. we are the final safety check. its very scary starting out because it is all new but it is so much fun! nowhere else can you jam out to a playlist and watch surgery happen! you can scrub in and touch a brain or a heart, run your hands along bowel. so. fun! you get to be in the secret part of the hospital that everyone else wants to be in but isnt sure how! ;)

[@allyavery7264]

Can you link the pajamas? I didn’t see them

[@KiaraMadisen]

Ahh thanks for the reminder I forgot! I’ll link them when I’m done coaching today :)

[@allyavery7264]

@@KiaraMadisen thanks so much! :)

[@nadinmoussa7836]

Where did your mom get the pjs from? Sorry I couldn't find it in the description box

[@breckengilbreath]

The pajamas are from Soma but they are currently only available in XXL

[@nadinmoussa7836]

@@breckengilbreath thank you!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Aww man hummer that they sold out so fast 💔

[@eahowe82]

Could you link the PJs? Thank you 😀

[@KiaraMadisen]

shop-links.co/ciNFOMxSVnX Here you go :)

[@heyycourtneyy1]

My bf and i weren’t together on Christmas unfortunately but I’m putting together a cute scavenger hunt for him on Friday!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

What a thoughtful idea!! Living for these creative Christmas experiences!

[@wellhowthehellareya]

I wish I was loved this much 😅

[@kathleengadarowski2149]

Hello there! The jammies are so cute! I read the reviews and they said they run very small. Do you agree with that? What size are yours? We are going to Banff Canada next month and I would love to buy the girls them to wear. I just started following your KZbin. Thank you!

[@KiaraMadisen]

I think they run very true to size!

[@KiaraMadisen]

I actually just checked my sizes & I did size up in the top but not the bottom! Hope that helps!

[@stephdurkee]

i got hokas too!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Ahhhh so fun! What color did you get!

[@stephdurkee]

@@KiaraMadisen the lilac kinda with orange

[@VideoGameRoom32]

When you said stop recording, was that meant to be a joke? Any new Moving Diaries Videos coming up?

[@KiaraMadisen]

opps maybe I missed that...the video stoped recording at a certain point so I had to restart the end part!

[@makaylacrowell278]

Love the video ❤️ also just found this out you can email beats and get new fabric covers ❤️❤️

[@KiaraMadisen]

No way!! Okay def got to do this to get mine in tip top shape :)

[@tigglesrandom]

So… who’s the G mug for??

[@KiaraMadisen]

Hahaha G is actually the first initial of my last name :)

[@CamCity98]

How was your Christmas?

[@KiaraMadisen]

Amazing! Yours??

[@taylorrrr03]

Will you teach me how to ski lol?

[@KiaraMadisen]

It would be my honor Taylor!

[@mollygoss9314]

Hi!!!

[@KiaraMadisen]

Hey Molly!!

[@noura.Ah.ja_]

My 😢girl

[@DucHongLe]

Ü

[@davidparnell4675]

Second

[@KiaraMadisen]

👏👏👏

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

DOUG! DOUG! DOUG! My dad would smack me if I called him by his first name. Hahah. In some cultures or families, it's disrespectful if a child refer their parent's by their first name. Maybe that doesn't apply in your family. Do you call your mom by her first name? Even though I don't like my mom because how she raised me, I still call her mom out of respect. The only time I called my dad by his first name was when I introduced him to my boyfriend.

[@KiaraMadisen]

Haha yea I call them both by their first name, but still occasionally call them mom & dad too :) Just kinda became a habit that stuck so it's hard to break the routine lol