2024 was hard | 2 years living in Japan, what happened? Vlogmas #1

[@alexandra-robinson]

Kim honestly you do not need to justify why you are posting or not. 🧡 Just do you, really. Take care.

[@kimdaovlog]

thank you so much❤

[@mikayamada8276]

Kim! It’s so nice to see you and hear your story. I’ve missed you!! As someone who just found out has inattentive adhd, I can understand why you’ve been feeling overwhelmed and at the same time, want to remind you that you are not alone 🤍 thank you for always trying your best. Thank you for pushing through the uncomfortableness of shopping and more to create content that your viewers enjoy- it must not have been easy, and I hope you know how grateful we are 🎀 but that appreciation grows behind that, and our love for you will follow whether you decide to continue making those videos or not. Seeing you happy is the best thing, so keep being you Kim! 💗

[@kimdaovlog]

thank you so much! I really wanted to upload and be consistent this year, filmed so much but for some reason couldn't bring myself to edit so I end up feeling really guilty about it. I will do my best to try deliver more this vlogmas and next year too!

[@diningwithderek]

I'm so glad that you are doing vlogmas, I know how much effort it is to constantly be putting out content!

[@kimdaovlog]

thank you! I'm glad to be back!

[@jenniferblankenship583]

I agree with a lot of people. There is absolutely no reason you need to justify why you don't upload. If you upload once a month but do a solid video, that's absolutely fine! Like, do what is best for you at the end of the day and only care what is best for yourself.

[@sarahwilson9530]

Thank you for sharing. ADHD isn't easy to deal with. My boyfriend was diagnosed when he was a little and went down the holistic path of treatment. He has a strict diet. He won't eat or drink anything with artificial sweeteners. Very little proceed food. The majority of what he eats is home cooked and is usually food that he really loves. One way we deal with his difficulties is by talking about it and bringing his awareness to it, and then we try to look at it in a different way. (Like him you've most probably dealt with years of being told you shouldn't be that way) adhd is a superpower, so learning to embrace it can really help. I also reinforce the good parts of his ADHD so having a cheerleader when you're feeling hard on yourself can really help. You have a wonderful personality, you know what you want to do. Let yourself find your own way even if that means going against the grain. You weren't born to follow a set way of doing things, get to know yourself and if you can change your mindset towards your ADHD let it be your superpower. Remember that what you've been told about ADHD comes from people with very little understanding other than to medicate and suppress. Look for people who have studied the positive sides to ADHD. I hope this helps because having ADHD can be a wonderful thing you just need to find a way that works for you and your brain.

[@kimdaovlog]

Thank you for your comment! Yeah I'm still in the process of figuring out what works for my brain now that I'm off medication. At the moment I need to work on fixing my body clock since it got so much worse the last month.

[@C9MERON]

Yay Kim, I love when you do vlogmas!!!!!

[@kimdaovlog]

Thank you for always watching! hopefully I can complete it this year hhaa

[@mellow9263]

Kim! I miss you so much ❤️❤️❤️ thank you for updating and share your story I am looking forward to seeing your Vlogmas! so glad that you will do it this year 🥰 I have been following you for almost 8 years now you always be one of my top favorite KZbinr ❤️I hope everything goes well and all the best to you🤍🙏

[@kimdaovlog]

Wow thank you for following for so long!!❤

[@ColourMeHarpy]

Thank you for this fantastic update, and for sharing your struggles with such humility. You are such a breath of fresh air, please know that your audience will always be ready for you when your passion returns. Looking forward to some Fukubukuro if you find some interesting ones this season. 😊

[@kimdaovlog]

Thank you so much! I applied for some so hopefully I am successful at getting them!

[@MJ-fp9jk]

2024 is indeed so hard from most of ppl, and i'm one of the unlucky 1, so glad now we only have 1 month left, hope for a lighter 2025 for all of us, cheers!

[@kimdaovlog]

hopefully!

[@ChaiLatte13]

My husband has ADHD and it has put a lot of strain on our relationship. I am glad you are talking about it because it may help me to understand him more. Thank you.

[@yukonao]

first time watch your video, I was listening and as look around behind you.. 4:28 your dog smiling so wide and I get distracted 🤣🤣🤣 your dog is really cuteee!

[@sydluthor]

It's great to see and hear, you're doing well, and sharing updates of your life with us. I always appreciate your content, especially videos on Japan, which are my favourites, that were part of my reason why I visited Japan, a couple of times , and wish to do so more in the future. Yes, I like the Q & A series you did, where you were taking comments for the previous videos, and answering them ( maybe because a couple of those comments were mine 😂) 日本が大好き take care, and I'm looking forward to this year's vlogmas.

[@kimdaovlog]

I'm so glad! haha and yeah I might bring back the Q&A series since it was a good way to connect with you guys!

[@MandyN]

Happy to see that you are doing vlogmas again. Great to catch up with you. :)

[@MarzPotter]

Kim, thank you for sharing and know there is no judgment, things happen and you are finding your new groove. Cozy home vlogs sound amazing...... I love your content and cozy vlogs sound amazing!!!!! I want to get cafe shibe bow for my pup yyeeaa so excited!!!!!!

[@Aihg-hv8th]

Hello Kim, thank you for the recap ❤ Wish you all the best for the next year - a new appartement, Cafe Shibe and less ADHD troubles 🍀 As always I'm so looking forward to videos from you 😊 So, yay! Excited for vlogmas! 😄 You got this! 💪 But take breaks if you need to, don't be hard on yourself ❤

[@RitsuMugiYuiMioAzusa]

Im so happy you're doing vlogmas yessss! But please don't overwork yourself and like you said, do what makes you happy

[@petitmadi]

That's so great that you're doing Vlogmas this year too🥰 it's lovely to see you again ❤️ but don't be too hard on yourself

[@dianaa8125]

some questions to add to your Q&A: How did you get Hina? How did you meet Eric? How do you know / how are you learning Japanese? What places are on your japan bucket list? What sort of video games do you recommend playing with friends?

[@kimdaovlog]

hahah fingers crossed!

[@michellebrewster6605]

You're very hard on yourself. Many people require external motivation, it's why they have a boss. You're your own boss, you're happy and that's what everyone wants. Some with ADHD simply need external accountability. Also it took me years to understand that out sourcing is the key to success.

[@kimdaovlog]

I think the problem with being my own boss is that if I don’t have someone yelling at me and setting deadlines nothing is going to get done

[@michellebrewster6605]

@kimdaovlog you're doing a lot better than you think. Get rid of the jobs you don't like and focus on what you do. Believe me once kids come they become the boss enjoy the now.

[@jourdandolan2939]

What a life to get to choose to spend years being happy in another country. 🫥

[@EllesClorin]

Wow vlogmas! It really brings back memories. Can't believe I've been following you since 2016 🤭🤗 love the sit down chats. omg so excited about the dog accessories and treats!!

[@kimdaovlog]

ahh wow thank you for following for so long!

[@halilozel1903]

2024 was a tough year, but 2 years in Japan sounds like a life-changing experience! Can't wait to hear your story and see how Vlogmas brings some holiday cheer! 🎄✨ #Excited Fyi.

[@DanielM-t5t]

Going through similar situation especially coming back from Japan recently. Lots of things to do at work getting stress about it and end up procrastinating. Didn’t think it was ADHD and blamed it on my plain laziness, lack of discipline and just want to do the more fun stuff

[@kimdaovlog]

Right, I just wish I can just get stuff done but it’s just so difficult

[@thomasmccarty09]

I'm so glad to see u have a new video uploaded , your dog in the background listening to u.

[@kimdaovlog]

Ahha yeah she always likes listening to me talk 😅

[@srrfounder1]

Thanks for explaining your disappearing act, I was worried. Happy to you see back! ☺️💚

[@srrfounder1]

Wonderful news with your new partnership, I love your creations!

[@celcius_87]

Yay vlogmas is back!!

[@kimdaovlog]

yay!

[@jeyd3572]

Good to see you back in YT, ❤

[@kimdaovlog]

good to be back!

[@aquaarietta]

I totally relate on needing lots of natural sunlight. My husband is the opposite and prefers darkness except for his ultra bright computer monitors, haha. Hoping you find a better apartment soon!

[@yumerikiBSP]

Not me just staring at Hina moving around in the background 💖 all the best kim!

[@kimdaovlog]

haha she loves chilling on the sofa

[@elise8917]

Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m just happy to see some Vlogmas content, and as long as you’re enjoying the process, it’s already a success! 😊

[@kimdaovlog]

thank you!!

[@SugisakiYa]

that's nice, you should do what you like to do, and try cosy things at home is not that bad! hopefully you can find a house you can feel like home :) any resolutions for next year??

[@richardcooper]

It's lovely to see you again and I was happy when you popped up in the Japan by Food KZbin Channel, another one of my favourites :)

[@kimdaovlog]

Oh yes! I was still so sick that day but pulled through haha

[@baciliomejia1893]

Kim I miss your videos it's been so long you have an amazing accent when you talk

[@kimdaovlog]

haha thank you so much

[@030604lill]

Speaking from experience here. You're never going to be ready to have kids. It's cliche, I know. But it's the truth. I waited until 40 to have kids and, truthfully, I wish I had them younger. I realized that you can never get that time back. Here I am at 45 with 2 kids and age definitely catches up to you. When my oldest turns 18, I'll be 58. Regardless though, I'm so grateful to be lucky enough to have kids. It's fulfilling. Being a dad has been the best experience of my life. Bar none.

[@ari-ari00]

aw Kim it makes me sad to hear you didn't enjoy making the shopping videos back then 🥲 i'm cheering for you to feel satisfied with your productivity again!! don't push yourself too much for vlogmas ❤

[@kimdaovlog]

thank you so much! back then I was pushing really hard to grow my channels so that's why I kept doing the shopping videos but in reality I just get so stressed/bored easily at shops that I wasn't enjoying it but just pretended to. I am much happier now!

[@ryotetsu9514]

I feel you 😢 I always choose the 南向きapartments for the sunlight.

[@kimdaovlog]

My apartment is actually 南向き but there is a huge apartment right in front of me blocking all the light 🥲 they are also building a new building too which will block even more light so I just need to get out haha

[@sophilera]

I love seeing your videos! i am glad you are still continuing everything. just want you to know that you will always have my support!

[@kimdaovlog]

thank you so much!

[@claudial1614]

Appreciate you sharing this! Very interesting too, shopping in Japan is the best shopping experience for me 😂 but I also like staying at home and watching calm videos/vlogs 😌 also Hina in the back! When she looks up! So derpy

[@kimdaovlog]

I think when you travel to Japan it's different. You're on a time schedule so you would want to go to the shops to buy stuff whilst on holiday. When you live in Japan you can just order everything online and you don't need to go out which is what I usually do now haha

[@bmill229]

Can't wait for the vlog about Dasio, been patiently waiting. My first vlogmas with you.

[@kimdaovlog]

That’s one of those videos I actually have 80% edited and not released… but because it’s been so long I’m thinking about refilming it completely 😭

[@bmill229]

@kimdaovlog I would love an long video, Dasio has been becoming one of favourite stores to shop at in the past last year.

[@Rhiannonkaye1]

great video 😊 I would love home style videos they are my favourite type these days. Also Ilove Hina just chilling and smiling in the background absolutely adorable

[@kimdaovlog]

I love home style videos too! I will try do more this vlogmas!

[@dianaa8125]

also love your vids and you dont need to justify anything! Cafe Shib sounds very exciting! So happy for you ^_^

[@evelinlopez]

I loooooooooove this video! I'm the same, I hate going out, and Kim! we are with you ♥, I'll be waiting the closet cleaning blog hihi Greetings 🌺💗

[@kimdaovlog]

hahah I would stay home all the time if I could

[@Nella_roxy14]

Love you’re vlogs ❤❤❤

[@Nikotastik]

Glad you hear you are happy! That is what is most important. ❤ I went off my ADHD medication about a month ago because I couldn’t eat properly on it. It’s not easy! Looking forward to cafe Shib!

[@kimdaovlog]

Ahh yeah it’s so hard to eat properly on adhd medication :(

[@chaniandjoe8326]

I have the same issue with light and filming ( tho for a slightly different reason as i work and I'm only home on the weekends for the daytime) you have nice lighting in this video, which lights do you use? Or was this one just luckily filmed before noon lol Super excited for when you open your dog accessory store ^^ the designs are all so cute.

[@kimdaovlog]

No this was filmed at 10pm hahah. I bought a bunch of different lights to put around the apartment since it’s so dark. I also colour grade my videos

[@pinkyoyo1850]

Hi Kim, really miss your Vlog on KZbin~ I'm glad to see you doing well in Japan🤩and I hope one day you could visit back to Perth again, which I think it's the city more suitable for people seeking for peaceful life 😂😂Talking to the topics I would like to watch is your new home tour for next year! Currently I ❤watching how other people decorate their homes (I guess I'm also at the age for this kind of things rather than thinking more about traveling or outdoor activities etc.) I hope this could bring you some inspirations for what you are going to make on KZbin next year~ Love you and stay well 🥰🥰Looking forwarding to watching your new videos on KZbin~

[@kimdaovlog]

I will be trying to visit perth every year! I will also vlog when we move and decorate the place!

[@iraheinze6849]

How are you able to stay in Japan for so long, are you on Entrepreneur visa?

[@dianaa8125]

loved this sit down! Relate so much

[@kimdaovlog]

ahh good luck finding an apartment!

[@user-tz9ic1zj7u]

This actually made me feel better about life. Sometimes I fall behind too.

[@kimdaovlog]

it happens to everyone!

[@Liatha1]

May I ask what was that medication which worked fine? Because Here in Germany you will get also mostly medication that will cause those side effects (No appetite and Bad sleep)

[@noblestea]

I've never related more. I took medication for adhd and it RUINED my ability to eat. I'm still trying to recover my relationship with food years later. I'm so sorry you went through this too, doctors NEED to warn people.

[@kimdaovlog]

That sounds terrible! I do agree, I was not warned at all so I didn’t know what I was getting into. I’m lucky I was able to eat normally, but my sleep is just all over the place now

[@detales91]

Outsourcing is the key :) You don't have to edit it yourself, especially if it feels repetitive and a drag! 🙂 Always wondered how your doing, so appreciate the update. Don't be hard on yourself. 😊 Not having sunlight is actually a big deal for some people! We also have some more in winter but I am also bothered by dark apartments...it makes a mood. Hope you can move sometime. 🙂

[@kimdaovlog]

I hope so too! Our apartment is incredibly dark in winter so I hope we can get out early next year!

[@echo1eyesonly13]

Hina looks cute in her little holiday sweater lol.

[@kimdaovlog]

ahha it's actually a sweater to prevent her allergies/bug bites so hopefully her skin recovers soon :(

[@echo1eyesonly13]

@@kimdaovlog Oh. My best wishes to her.

[@fluffymarshmallow7074]

Hi Kim! Thanks for sharing this with us ❤ Can i ask where you bought the lovely dresses you wore at Fantasy Springs in the last video? 😊

[@kimdaovlog]

Most are from older zimmermann collections!

[@guygadbois3010]

Best wishes for you on coming off the ADHD meds! I think there are some non-medicinal ways of dealing with ADHD but I don't know how effective they are but maybe there's some relief there? I'm confident you'll figure it out. It will be nice to have a friend helping with your business!

[@kimdaovlog]

thank you! I'm not too sure I haven't really looked into it yet but I probably will need to since it's been a struggle recently haha

[@tiggisun]

Maybe u can hire an editor? If that's a possibility for u. Would help u out a lot. 😊can't wait for vlogmas

[@jimjimjafri1874]

we love you kim , just a Q. when you are in ur lowest feeling , what do you do to cope with dat?

[@kimdaovlog]

I usually feel much better when I talk to my friends about it. I go to one of my close friends, have a rant and usually I feel a lot better after letting it out

[@quynniehoang]

See you tomorrow ❤

[@kimdaovlog]

see you tomorrow!

[@quokka-v6b]

Kim I loved the restaurant reviews you used to do.

[@kimdaovlog]

I really wanted to that to be a weekly series but then everything got pushed back again, I will do my best to try do a few episodes every month

[@quokka-v6b]

Fully understand. Your health physically and mentally as well as happiness are most important .

[@angelinam6855]

Love your videos Kim - don't apologise, we love you just the way you are.

[@kimdaovlog]

❤️❤️

[@lkloukkate]

What S about u think about us waiting for your vdo ❤

[@innovativeg4m3r]

Yea. 2024 was so eventful… my grandma passed amidst trouble with uni and car breaking down and crap with house. Then i was sick for 3 weeks with a dreadful cough, sounds similar to yours. I am just so done with this year😅

[@kimdaovlog]

I'm so sorry to hear that, I hope your 2025 is better!

[@mrmnz874]

Blogging cooking yayyyy so exciting can you make videos about how to make treats for our dogs!welcome back we miss you 🎉🎉🎉❤🤗

[@kimdaovlog]

yes I will film it!

[@mrmnz874]

@kimdaovlog thank you Beautiful ✨️💗💗💗we are so happy you are back ❤️

[@76yacko]

You should definitely do a behind the scenes of setting up cafe shibe, especially if you do the dog food / treats, will be very interesting

[@kimdaovlog]

yes I plan to!

[@jeniferfrenchdravillas]

May i ask from which country is your friend coming? And which Visa is sge trying to get approved? So glad you're managing your ADHD!

[@eatrunandtravel]

Give some AI editors a try and pick which one you like. AI editing programs are getting better very fast so give a few a go

[@damatm8932]

That sounds like one I was given I gained so much weight from it. My blood sugar would drop so hard I would get so sick…

[@JTSG75]

Do nature walk, walk dog, go picnic thing .. yet home cooking etc too. You need slow pace to stay mentally healthy. As for editing maybe break video to few parts and do short edit, can join video after finish all the parts, this way can concentrate better.

[@kimdaovlog]

Yeah I want to get back into home cooking videos, I miss doing them

[@nicoleebisuya4948]

2 years in Japan and I still haven't run into you on the Tokyo streets :( maybe one day at Tokyo Disney!

[@kimdaovlog]

hahah to be honest I don't really go out much LOL but I'm always at Disney ahahha

[@nightshadegiggle]

Yeah, editing takes time. I can relate to my apartment not having enough light, especially the paintings on the walls could be better.

[@kimdaovlog]

haha too much time :(

[@stellalee92]

I finished this whole video although I know what you're up to for a year

[@kimdaovlog]

hahahahaa

[@seonah.]

It's just life isn't it! Things that used to bring passion so much can feel different as you age and I think that's natural. Hope you find your happy place with videos which way it is 🫶

[@kimdaovlog]

thank you!

[@katecobb9278]

Glad you have recovered from your illness. Australia has had high numbers of whooping cough this year, so perhaps this is what you caught? Take care.

[@kimdaovlog]

I'm not really sure what it was, I was on a work trip and almost everyone caught it 😅

[@jessi6633]

Yay ❤❤❤❤

[@kimdaovlog]

❤

[@WeUseTheOldWays]

At least I see confidence in your face.😅

[@ladyliddie7721]

20:27 just a thought as a mom in Japan. I think it's super great how aware you are of how you want to change as a person to eventually have kids. I think that's super important! But there's something that switches when you become a mom. It's difficult at first, but it really kicks you into gear on how to manage time, and prioritize. (Not like your house will be clean...more like you have no choice but to decide what's most important and get it done because you're a super hero now). I never felt that way before I had kids. 😆 So if kids come one day, just remember that you'll still be YOU, but change will happen. Take it a step at a time, a day at a time, and everything will be ok! Only 3 years until your kid starts kindergarten. That's shorter than a college degree! So when it feels difficult, just remember it's really so temporary. Wish you the best of luck with whatever happens!

[@Lan-zf7ph]

Kids start kindergarten at age 3 in Japan?! Is schooling covered by the government? I have seen videos of kids in school in Japan, and I’m always so amazed how mature the kids are. In the US, kids either stay at home or go to daycare and then preschool, and then free schooling in kindergarten at age 5. Even so, I don’t think American kids are as independent or mature as the kids in Japan.

[@ladyliddie7721]

@Lan-zf7ph There is daycare here too, but it's really hard to get in because it's always full! And if you're a stay at home mom, you might not qualify. 🥲😅 My kids are going to a private kindergarten, so it's not technically free...but there are public ones which are free I think! Yeah, 3 to 6 is kindergarten...I was so shocked when I found out! I had no confidence that my kids would be ok...but they absolutely LOVE it. I'm not in Tokyo though, so it's straight up all in Japanese. Just something to be aware of. 😆 Hmm I'm not sure about maturity levels, but the school really focuses on routine and a specific way to do things. Which is great when teaching kids rules and expectations. The teachers here work way too hard 😆

[@kimdaovlog]

Yeah a lot of people have told me that even if you’re not ready you will change when it happens. I think right now I just want to get used to being off medication which might still take a few months, then see how things go

[@ladyliddie7721]

@@kimdaovlog Totally makes sense ☺️ Wish you luck with that as well! 💪

[@spannajupiter]

I think its maybe time to consider a editor again

[@izzadoraa3892]

Im sorry to hear about your struggles but thank you for speaking so openly about your ADHD. Btw, you being bothered by lack of sunlight might be linked to your ADHD. In simple terms, us ADHDers have low levels of dopamine and natural sunlight triggers your brain to release more of it ^^

[@kimdaovlog]

That’s probably it haha. I have such low motivation in winter and being off medication has made it way harder, I hope we can move soon 😭

[@kayleighbrown155]

❤

[@kimdaovlog]

❤️

[@Gigi-x3d]

Make cat collars too please 💕🐱

[@mommashawna707]

If she’s a pastry chef you should do something like a dessert for Mommy and me maybe Mommy and D, but a dessert that Mommy can eat and then one that the dog can eat that are the same thing just formulated differently. Just an idea.

[@kimdaovlog]

We wanted to do that but there are a lot more permits/restrictions with food for humans which is why we have decided to just focus on pets for now!

[@mommashawna707]

@ After I wrote that I thought the same, it would create more restrictions. That sucks but I still think you guys are going to have a great time.🤗

[@LizzLunney]

Covid made me really sick too 😢

[@kimdaovlog]

Covid wasn't so bad for me I got over it quickly, but because I was recovering, whatever went around when I was in Australia hit me harder

[@soniachong5787]

so right to drop synthetics. Congratulations! Why don't you try Biofeedback or Neurofeedback? It has really help children in school as that is a much preferred route to avoid addiction, esp with Adderrall for example

[@leylafashion]

I can relate to being so busy! We went to Japan in April and just now I have uploaded the first video 😅 Would love to have you check it out 😊 I have ADD and both of our kids are also neurodivergent.

[@leylafashion]

What worked for me is editing for max 2/3 hours a day, the next day I also get new inspiration to add to the previous edit. Maybe splitting the edit times also work for you.

[@joeford6592]

Nice videos

[@kimdaovlog]

Thank you!

[@magical_michelle_]

I have a low dose of ritalin that I take as needed like "I need to edit this" so I take it and its only 5 mg

[@magical_michelle_]

Maybe thats an option for you too

[@kimdaovlog]

Ritalin isn’t prescribed here :( they only prescribe Concerta in Japan

[@magical_michelle_]

I’ve mostly been on vyvanse myself. I’m scared about visit Japan without it. Do you know why Japan doesn’t prescribe adhd meds? Like how do kids over there deal?

[@ariasunshine1120]

💞

[@kimdaovlog]

❤❤

[@シュリリンン]

would you consider hiring an editor?

[@kimdaovlog]

I have, but I am very particular about my editing so I do still edit a lot myself :(

[@WaffleAdvice]

@@kimdaovlog you have to let go of that need for control or it’s only keep compounding. Being consistent with content is better than few videos but in your editing style.

[@Axeo19]

Since when is being a lazy house keeper a sign of ADHD? lol I love how people make adhd their whole personlity and equate every little thing they do to that diagnosis.

[@kimdaovlog]

I love it how people who are uneducated about something try to pretend they know what they're talking about. It's cute.

[@openhappy]

Hire someone to edit your video! Problem solved :)

[@breakingfree_]

How about hire a video editor?

[@samiha_humayra_]

Want fukubukuro videos 😊

[@kimdaovlog]

I applied for one so hopefully I get it haha

[@MarMar-zn2nl]

Why don't you just hire an editor?

[@freddymack2646]

Sweetheart Kim ❤😊