What's new with Kristina!? (February)

[@kmr15mhs]

You might never read this but I miss you! You used to get me so pumped for Nanowrimo. Thanks for all those good times.

[@tyrols]

Isn’t it so interesting how our relationship with the internet changes as we grow up and our lives change? I often feel nostalgic about the days when I spent hours and hours on sites like LiveJournal and Tumblr and the relationships I forged there (many of which are still active in other places like Facebook and Instagram), but it’s almost like trying to get back together with a boyfriend after you’ve broken up. Even though there are a lot of good memories, you aren’t the same person anymore and it can never be how it was before even if a part of you wants it to be.

[@Kristina]

That’s a totally poignant and true way to put it, that’s exactly how I feel

[@LaurenFairwx]

Yay, a new video!! I am so excited for your wedding. Sounds like things are going well!

[@Kristina]

Thanks Lauren!!

[@12happy11]

I love these types of updates. I've been watching you and following your stuff since since discovering wizard rock in 2007 so even if you are not 'doing' KZbin anymore it's nice to catch up. Sort of like running into a old friend. :)

[@NeverAskedtobeMade1390]

I feel like this is happening with a lot of the, I don't know the words I'm looking for here but I'm going to say first generation youtubers and I think it's because we're all growing up and growing past the need for this platform. A lot of the people I've been following since I first joined KZbin have been pulling away and haven't made content in ages. While that makes me sad because I LOVE your content, I'm super happy you are doing great things in your life. Thank you for everything you've done in the past and here's to an exciting future! Can't wait for NaNo 2k18!

[@Kristina]

Thanks so much! I'll ALWAYS be here for NaNo. :D

[@Sleepover137]

I agree, I also see that happen a lot. But as a first (maybe second) generation viewer I also find it harder to keep up with watching everyone. I am adulting (or trying to) as well and it's becoming harder to incorporate KZbin into that, both watching and creating.

[@susannahwithanh]

Aww. Watching this lovely update was like a blast from the past. You're the first KZbinr I ever subscribed to (back in the Parselmouths days!). I did miss your videos. But, life happens. I'm so glad that you're happy, and am looking forward to seeing some of your writing. Also, that table looks full-on AMAZING.

[@AmallaGetsIt]

Wow, that table is magic. What a great thing to have in a nerdy household. I'm happy that you're happy, did love getting a life update. Good luck planning the wedding and writing. All best wishes for you both.

[@Kristina]

Thanks so much! And we looooove the table. :)

[@Srhrdfrd]

At the time that I’m writing this, she just had her baby last month! I know it’s been so many years since she’s made videos and she may never do it again. But I love her videos for many years and still feel warmly about them and her. It’s so awesome to see these big happy moments for her. After all these years.

[@davidbennett1357]

KRISTINA!!! THAT TABLE IS AMAZING!!!!! So happy for you and Joe. I am proud of you and the way that you have grown up so gracefully and maturely. I wish you and your husband to be the best.

[@foodnuts4101]

Thank you for uploading this video. It’s very nice to hear from you how you’ve been becoming an adult: engagement, working at the company, other preparations for your future, etc. It seems like to me that as time goes on, almost everything is changed in both good and bad ways. It actually makes me sad that you’re not sure for keeping making the videos, but I’m so happy for you for your current situations! Thank you for having been uploading videos, and hope everything goes awesome!!!

[@Kristina]

Foodnuts I post a lot of other stuff online though! I’m not going far!

[@theresam9513]

I miss you so much, Kristina. Hope you´re doing well.

[@sighcantthinkofaname]

I'm so happy for you! I totally get it with the youtube thing. You made videos for such a long time, it makes sense that you want to branch out and be creative in other ways. Also congradulaitons on the wedding being so close. I remember when Joe first started popping up in your videos and reading all the comments wonding if you were dating since you just had such great chemistry. I'm glad it's worked out so well for you.

[@WandatheBrave]

Thanks for the update! It was great to hear from you and see what you've been up to. Hooray for a newsletter and congrats on turning 30 (I'm 28 and patiently waiting to finally be there, I've heard good things :D). Also - I might need to DIY one of these tables. What a dream!

[@VivienReis]

Girl, I second the wedding planning! We had an 18 month engagement that just extended the misery so much longer. We were so happy on our honeymoon when we realized NO MORE WEDDING PLANNING!!! That said, have fun :) We enjoyed picking music the most. We just drank and went through our playlists together to make it into a few dates!

[@ShowofHope]

Miss you!

[@ObsidianVormund]

I'm so glad everything's going so well!

[@mishmash59]

Long time, 25 year old subscriber, who once upon a time had a bigger online presence, now in a relationship, with a job...wow this is eerie... While others may disappointed, I totally get what you mean by adulting and self care. We’re never in a fixed state of being, we ebb and change constantly! You’re human, and huger personalities like Jim Carrey come to mind (with his latest Netflix documentary) struggling about having to be “on” all the time. Just be you. You’re feeling balanced without actively KZbin-ing. As long as you’re happy and balanced, that’s all that matters. Thanks for taking the time for the update. Adulting goals! Sending virtual best wishes to you and Joe for your wedding.

[@AliciaMo12]

I haven’t interacted a ton on your videos before, but I’ve been watching for a long time and it’s great to see an update! I’m planning my wedding now too, and it’s just so nice to hear other people who don’t love the process. I’m very excited to be married, but I don’t like planning the wedding. I’ve mostly found it stressful and overwhelming, but everyone acts like planning a wedding is so fun so it can be frustrating to talk to people about it. But at least we’re both entering the home stretch of the process! I hope your creative projects keep you happy and sane as you near the big day!

[@vampirica89]

I got married last December and we booked the wedding literally one week before and had 7 days to prepare and book everything, invite the guest etc, and I sewed my own wedding dress by hand during that time too. Very hectic, but turned out very well in the end. You'll be just fine! 😊

[@LolaLuves]

I have been watching your videos since 2010 (8 Years!!) when I discovered fiveawesomegirls and I too went through a time where I was very involved in the KZbin community, but finishing college and going to graduate school and getting ready for a move from Missouri to California has sort of stopped me from making or watching videos really. So I completely understand where you are coming from. That being said, it is great to see you again! Good luck on your wedding plans!

[@Kleineganz]

Glad to see a new video! I was doing KZbin myself for over five years, but I have slowly migrated away from it as well. My channel has always been super small, and now I'm losing monetization on it because of the new thresholds so I will probably stop vlogging although I did my first Vlogmas just this past December. I also have writing to focus on -- you inspired me to start doing NaNoWriMo (and I've won three years in a row now). The sci-fi novel I wrote for NaNo 2015 is finally done (I spent a lot of time editing it) and I'm ready to start querying agents and hope to get published. Good luck with your job and your wedding planning. I'm glad to know you're doing well. Oh, and I love your hair!! Such a pretty color on you.

[@TimSeraphiel]

Glad to hear that you're doing well and enjoying life and work! Enjoying work and having great people around you at work is so important. Don't feel guilty about not making videos on KZbin! Go and live your life and enjoy it. Life is too short and circumstances can change at any time to make it all come crashing down... so yeah... enjoy the good times!

[@marinar1380]

Hey Kristina. It's great to hear you're doing well! I'd love to read some of the stuff you write, I remember years ago you got me into NaNo and I always try (I can't always anymore, because of exams, but I try!). Thank you! Have a good life! X

[@CareyHAuthor]

Wedding planning can be insane. No matter how much time you have, stuff always happens at the last minute. But, the day is a magical whirlwind and you'll look back on it with a smile. It's the start of the rest of your life.

[@Kristina]

Thank you, thats such a nice way to think about it.

[@CareyHAuthor]

Kristina Horner I'm a newlywed of 6 months so I kinda know. :-)

[@laurafoster327yt]

Glad to see a new video! Don't feel pressured to do things like KZbin if you're not as invested in them as you once were, priorities change as we get older. Definitely going to check out your blog and Goodreads account (always looking for recommendations). Hoping that your wedding is all that you want it to be and more! :)

[@EricMVlogs]

Happy Birthday Kristina. I hope that whatever you do on this day your birthday that it is filled with love, laughter, writing books, reading, family, friends, and fun.

[@lordcoyote2000]

The tables are cool. I saw a demonstration of one at a past Comic-Con International.

[@bestmermaid]

Aww, so nice to hear an update from you!! We definitely do want you to be happy. Can't wait to see your writing in the future :)

[@seaquarian]

So glad to see this video!!! Congrats Kristina on your upcoming wedding!! I hope it's wonderful! Thanks for updating us :)

[@rachu816]

That table is amazing!!!

[@venusv8268]

Are you coming back to us? 🙁

[@thinkbolt]

That was great! Glad to see you!

[@theredhuntinghat]

Joe’s enthusiasm for your table is the cutest thing.

[@StudioLindsay]

It's great to hear that you're doing well. I'm excited to read the first NaNo novel you publish! :)

[@Shadowhuntedwizards]

Happy that you are happy!!! Good luck with wedding planning, it’s so awful but worth it in the end. Perhaps at some point after the wedding writing prompts will start again? If you want, no pressure what so ever.

[@livmilesparanormalromanceb6891]

I miss your videos!

[@xompeii]

YES. Be so happy. I don't care if you're videos come out every 3 months, they're like this neat little surprise I get to find. I'm so happy you're living your life, and experiancing all these wonderful things. Go Do.

[@KatrinaEames]

I'm so excited that the two of you were able to get this table.

[@troybolton14]

your hair is insanely gorgeous! good to hear from you!!

[@HopefulLadie]

yay! So glad you are happy and doing you!

[@ComptonCreations]

Hope life is going well for you!

[@LunaLynnLovegood]

So good to hear that you are happy and doing well :) and happy belated birthday to you both!

[@HarveyMilktheCat]

So nice to have an update! Glad things are going so well. I'm oddly fine with you not being a current KZbin. You've progressed and grown in you're life and that's so fun and inspirational to see. Subscribing to your newsletter!

[@ShaysBookCave]

love seeing these updates :) and I LOVE THAT TABLE!!!

[@Kristina]

THANKS!

[@EricMVlogs]

Happy Birthday Kristina

[@lonewarrior666]

It’s glad to hear your happy! I didn’t realize how long it’s been. I hope your wedding goes well and glad adulting is going well for you too. Lol also so glad I’m not the only one who uses the word adulting.

[@postboxcat]

Glad you're doing so well Kristina and congrats on the awesome table! Good luck with the writing ❤️

[@TwinkTwinkle]

Loved seeing your face in video again Kristina, I'm totes okay with irregular occasional updates. It's great to hear what you're up to though :-) I'm in the proces of graduating from my master's in social policy and loving the internship I'm doing at a municipality. Greetings to Joe!

[@anneprytz]

Crazy coincidence! So 30 minutes ago I was scrolling through social media with a wandering mind.. and I think “wait what happened to that KZbinr I used to watch that lived in Seattle and talked about Harry Potter?”. I couldn’t remember your name, but a small amount of googling and I found your channel again to see that you had just uploaded this video! I’ve pretty much grown out of watching KZbinrs and don’t really spend that much time on it anymore. But I remember you fondly as a positive influence on my younger self. You had insightful videos with great book recommendations, music and gaming that I very much enjoyed. Glad to see you happy and I wish you all the best! Congrats on the engagement!

[@Kristina]

Aw wow, how funny! Thanks for finding your way back, and great timing!

[@augustwogsland3309]

Happy late birthday to both you and Joe! I'm glad wedding planning is going well. I've missed your videos but I understand you gotta make some changes. I'm going to make sure I'm following your blog so I can keep up with your writing. Love you, Kristina! ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@BrooklynnMarieVids]

It’s funny how I was wondering about you just the other day. For some reason I just remembered you hadn’t made a video in awhile but that’s totally okay! Life happens! Things change. Honestly I enjoy the simple updates here and there. Still nice to know how things are going with people even if they don’t post as often anymore. By the way, love that dining table!

[@zoemportlock]

I can super relate to the moving from KZbin creator (for me it was for a brand) into a more corporate role and having to find which hobby is most important etc and wedding planning and gaming tables!!! That table is incredible. We were giving a wooden table and we made a groove around the edges for cards and have a padded surface in the middle panels which is lovely but MY GOD YOURS IS HEAVENLY Are you planning to do a wedding planning reflection blog or anything like that?

[@Kristina]

I'm a TON of little nerdy touches, so I am definitely going to at least do a big blog post showing off all of that stuff!

[@taro_dragon]

I'm happy for you, Kristina! The KZbin chapter of your life was great, but it's really nice to hear that you're doing well where you are now. :) Also congratulations to you and Joe!

[@Alexthezieg]

I'm so happy for you Kristina! Thank you for the update.

[@hippiecowgirlfarm]

30th birthday!!! Happy Belated Birthday to y'all! I turn 30 this month :) I've missed seeing your videos and happy to see a little update. I'm just now watching This Is Us and I've cried nearly every episode... so there's that. OMG, that table is amazingly awesome!!

[@Kristina]

Happy early birthday!

[@hippiecowgirlfarm]

Thanks! :)

[@AHatredOfEs]

Your new table is awesome! And I hope you and Joe have an amazing wedding and your stress doesn't get to bad. My sister in law and I walked past you at PodCon back in December and started talking about old school KZbin and wizard rock and everything but we were way too awkward to go and say hi but thanks for sparking a very bonding convoy between me and my sil xD

[@GlejeComics]

That table is awesome!

[@anythinggal]

I’ve missed your videos popping up all the time but I’m glad you’re happy!! Loved the little update!

[@Lauraphoid]

Congratulations on your adult life - it sounds just wonderful!

[@aukluk]

You should watch The Good Place if you haven't yet! And then listen to Forking Bullshirt podcast.

[@Kristina]

I forgot to mention that one, I have seen it!

[@minticat4702]

aukluk ikr!! :D

[@kbean]

I've been following you since 5AG, and back then, you were exactly the kind of cool creative young adult I wanted to be when I got older. Now I'm 23, done with college, also working at a tech company and trying balance that with self care and my creative endeavors. I wouldn't have believed it all those years ago, but I think I look up to you even more now! So don't stress about things changing, because watching you go through these changes a few years ahead of me has been so, so helpful and your current online presence is meaningful and enough.

[@Kristina]

This literally made me a little teary - and I was at work while reading it!!! Thank you so much for the thoughtful comment, and good luck in your own endeavors as well. :)

[@MerrilyKristin]

Ahhh I love your jacket! The Sailor Moon patches are super cute! Good luck with the end of wedding planning!! (And enjoy your honeymoon because it's a much needed vacation after all the craziness!)

[@Kristina]

Super Space Chick we are looking forward to it IMMENSELY

[@risxra]

Omg, so happy you finished Gravity Falls!! The finale is phenomenal!

[@Kristina]

It's like - SO impressively good. I dont know how I hadnt seen it yet.

[@EricMVlogs]

Happy Birthday Kristina. I wish you the happiest of birthdays because everyone should be the most happy on their birthday's.

[@MagicalSoulMindStorm]

A cabin in the forest playing games for your 30th birthday sounds like fun. I've never heard of anybody wanting to get back into TV! Ha! If you have Netflix then I suggest Jessica Jones and Good Morning Call. Are you reading any books? If so which ones?

[@AmyCBooks]

Oh that table so amazing!!!!

[@Evanna11LilyLuna]

Sounds like you're doing well and doing lots of things you enjoy 😊. Also that table is really cool!

[@RadioMist]

I'm so happy to hear from you again, Kristina!

[@alecwinner]

I'm so happy that your happy, and while i've missed regular videos, following you on other platforms and you just being so happy is so amazing it doesn't feel like a loss. Happy wedding!!!

[@Kristina]

Thanks so much!

[@cheezewheel]

That table is so dang cool! :D

[@meghan9436]

Long time lurker, first time poster. I've been around since the All Caps days, and I'm amazed at how much you've grown since then. I currently live in Japan, and I have been teaching a student English with Trainers in Love because they love Pokémon. They can sing the Pokémon English theme off by heart, and I'm so proud~

[@Kristina]

Meghan that’s incredible, thanks so much for sharing that with me!

[@jpnetwig2]

BAH IM SO EXCITED YOU AND JOE ARE GETTING MARRIED!!!!! Stoked on your job too! You go Kristina! low key can we have a job hunt episode of the wedding somehow??😍

[@bikemessenger7]

good for you! I think there is a new chapter in your life and youtube is a HUGE part of your past. Im excited for you.

[@untappedinkwell]

So lovely to hear such wonderful things--thank you for sharing some of your happiness with us. Additionally, that table is amazing and I am so glad you got it. Best wishes and DFTBA!

[@Kristina]

Thank you!

[@VeganYogaMama]

OMG that table. It's magical. :) I've been wondering where you've been! Glad that life is awesome.

[@rainiedaeemily]

Lots of love! Glad to see you're happy!

[@ReeSalem]

Always lovely too see a video from you, Kristina. I've been watching you for years and I am so happy to see that you're doing so well!

[@Vehs]

that table IS awesome

[@af101roxz]

I 100% understand the prolong wedding planning feeling. Went though the exact same thing. Wedding was amazing. No longer having to worry about the wedding was even more amazing. Would still do it the same way again, but I'm really glad it's done. Glad to hear life is going well and enjoy your wedding! ^_^ Super happy for you guys.

[@Kristina]

Thanks so much! And it's really nice to hear from someone on the ~other side~. Gives me hope that I'll survive! :P

[@af101roxz]

Kristina Horner I'm a month late, but you're very welcome! ^_^

[@sariahbaker7781]

I SAW YOU YESTERDAY!!!! But then I couldn't catch up to you. I was about twenty people behind you in line at the matterhorn. I really look up to you as a writer and in general. I just hopped that I could tell you that in person.

[@lithafox]

Glad you're doing well and your hair is beautiful!

[@ladyneanna]

Hey Kristina! I was feeling nostalgic and thought I'd pop in to see how you were doing. Glad to see you and Joe are doing well! Even though I unsubbed quite a while ago, I still look back on your old content fondly from Don't Unplug Me to Dokapon Kingdom. Even though KZbin may not be you're first love anymore [That's clearly Joe ;)] I am glad that you are still finding success in life! DFTBA!

[@ElDiegoLapiz]

I'm glad you're happy :)

[@DARRINandstuff]

Big congrats on the table!! You both seem pretty stoked on it and it's such a great and convenient gamer tool and the jealousy is super mega real. And I'm also excited to read a thing of yours whenever it is ready! You're basically the longest-running NaNo writer I follow and I can't wait to check out all the things you've been working on. Also, have a wonderful wedding!!! 💖

[@Kristina]

Hey thanks so much! :)

[@richardpatrick32123]

It's wonderful to see you looking so happy :-)

[@RachelCzubryt]

So glad to see your face in my feed again! Glad to hear (and see!) you’re so happy.

[@CharlotteMarree]

This was such a lovely update I am glad you are happy :) I love that table!

[@maggiemccarthy8766]

Yay, a new Kristina video! So happy to hear your life is going well! I miss your videos but I understand life getting busy.

[@mattlewis7]

I wonder whether you'll read this or not. I've loved watching your content for years now. I think I got out of KZbin before yourself but I found myself back here today after like 3 years just to see if people were still around and i guess see what you were up to really. It's super weird the way we idolise the people we used to watch on KZbin as kids really. I'm 24 myself and I'm really happy you're life is going well and things are good, I too have become a corporate slave hahaha (it's super rewarding though)! :) Peace and Love from the UK.

[@crochetingcanuck]

I couldn't wait for my wedding to be over either. I loathed wedding planning!

[@TianaJanelle]

Really happy to hear that you're not giving up on KZbin completely. As a longtime viewer, I do miss you over here when you're gone but I also know where to find you if I'm wondering what you're currently up to. I honestly wasn't sure what to expect from this video at first because I know this platform is definitely a much different environment now than it was when being a creator here was your primary focus. It would've been very understandable if this wasn't really a positive experience anymore.

[@Kristina]

It really isn't, tbh. But that has never been about my viewers, so I think a little update video or one-off project now and then is absolutely still on the table. :)

[@authorgkray]

Kristina, thank YOU for being here. For existing and always making me smile with your videos. You're awesome; keep going!

[@hexblack1]

I have been following your channel for about 7 years, (since 8th grade😂) and have always looked forward to your videos! You are one of the only creators I have related to on so many levels. You inspired me to follow my passion of writing, to not be afraid to cosplay, and to not care so much about what people might think about my blog but to just do it. So I just want to say thank you! Even though you won't be completely gone from KZbin, I will miss your videos, but I'm glad you are able to follow your passions, like you have inspired me to do! Good luck with the wedding! And can't wait to read your book somday!

[@Kristina]

Thanks so much! Good luck with your own writing!

[@sakura9400]

Delighted for you Kristina, you look so happy 😊❤

[@arina86]

More videos, please!

[@CRBungalow]

That sailor Jean jacket is amazing and I need one!

[@DevanBaird]

Freaked out when he opened the table with the game inside!

[@FadedMemories3153]

I'm currently planning my wedding too, I've never hated anything so much. It's so time consuming and nitpicky!

[@Kristina]

Im so glad I'm not alone. People get so taken aback when I am not all smiles and happy tears and rainbows about it. It's like, everything I am good at, but EVERYONE HAS AN OPINION ABOUT IT and I have to fight uphill to do anything unique. Gah.

[@FadedMemories3153]

Same! I thought I would love it because I'm super into DIY crafts and stuff but they opinions are too much! I'm not a big wedding person, so I wanted to add some unique elements to my wedding but everything gets shot down pretty quickly it's a bit discouraging. I think it'll be worth it though!!

[@imogenna_]

Kristinaaaaaaa! I've missed your videos! I'm so so excited for you and Joe's wedding and that you'll be married

[@matildasoderlund566]

I think it's totally fair to do other things with your time than you did a couple a years ago. People grow and priorities change, that's life and I'm happy you're happy and this was a very nice update. ^_^ And that table is epic!

[@Kristina]

Thank you very much!