let's chat while I do an Audrey-inspired look! || Chatty GRWM

I know times are tough and weird right now, but I just wanted to sit down and have a cozy chat about what I've been up to and/or how I've been keeping busy through all this!
I hope you're all safe and healthy, I love you all!!
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[@rachelmaksy]

Heeeelllo! Sorry for the late upload, my internet has been pure garbage lately so it took over 5 hours to upload this, hahaha. ANYWAYS I hope you guys are doing well and safe and healthy

[@kristinr9562]

Rachel Maksy PLEASE TELL ME WHERE YOU GET YOUR OUTFITS!!!! SO CUTE

[@andrewsfamily3411]

I'm just glad you and your family are ok. I was starting to worry. Thank you for recording and uploading and letting us know you're ok. Your videos are a bright spot for me.

[@Ewok91]

I glad to see that you and your family are doing okay. Thank you for uploading, you always put a smile on my face and make my day a little brighter. Dont feel bad for missing out on things you had planned. My birthday is the 25th and my son and fiance had planed out the day for me. My son is more upset about it than I am. Lol. Bless his heart. But, your absolutely right, we have to be thankful for what we have. And do what we need to do for the greater good. Stay face and healthy beautiful!❤😊

[@designdoctor247]

Why your most liked videos are Star Wars... maybe they pop up when people search for Star Wars costumes??? That's how we found you. Why dog and cat videos are your next best liked??? Maybe because... I read that people have to look at dog and cats and pets in general and also people can't resist looking/watching people eat... wierd .. interesting... yes but maybe it's true. I know I watch AllEars a Disney channel ... mostly to watch Molly try food lol and describe the food. Ooooh maybe the Disney one was so popular because people search for Disney videos. I know we did before our trip to Disney a month ago.

[@designdoctor247]

Teddy Bear Hugs... u have the cutest youtuber name ever!!!

[@katiemarie090]

Ngl, as an immunocompromised cancer patient who has been self-quarantining for 9 months, it's kinda nice having other people also stuck at home and available to talk to.

[@rachelmaksy]

Sending you all the love!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@katiemarie090]

@@rachelmaksy Thank you! 💖

[@natalyaporter5730]

kittyberry that’s my dad right now too

[@katiemarie090]

@@louness03 I hope he's doing okay! 18 weeks of chemo is rough. I had to do 24 then surgery now radiation and maintenance treatment. Oof.

[@katiemarie090]

@@natalyaporter5730 Oh no! I hope he's doing alright. Sadly my dad was diagnosed a month before me, but he's not in remission so that's great. I hope your dad has everything he needs!

[@EverythingOnIce22]

Request for Christmas. The Grinch but make him vintage!

[@terrisamburton6657]

How does this not have more likes? That is a wonderful idea!! I really hope Rachel sees this and does it!!!

[@bettiebluebelle3396]

Yeeeeessssss!

[@saffronbisiker]

Yes. That would be cool.

[@Fridatorgersen]

YAAAAAAS!!!

[@casandrac6268]

Yeeeees!

[@victoriansteak5986]

I just would like to thank the costuming and vintage community for not letting me die of boredom, I have been stuck in my house for two weeks so it’s been quite draining and I’ve run out of stuff to do. Please wash your hands and stay HOME if you can! Stay safe ❤️

[@rachelmaksy]

🤗🤗❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@estelledesigns]

Well if you're into sewing/costuming, then could I entice you to check out one of my videos?!... that's if you want to of course! I'm still going to work every day, but definitely washing my hands constantly throughout the day. Stay safe and sanitised ❤️

[@victoriansteak5986]

Alicia Estelle I just checked out your channel, and subscribed! P.s. I love your accent

[@charliebun4454]

i find that just making stuff is good like ima make a lord of the rings hobbit cape because why the hell not. Also, read like just read and bake. I also find just do something creative it helps me be less bored eheheh

[@LauraBeeDannon]

I have children. I haven't been allowed to be bored in 16 years.

[@vintagecameragirl]

I've been mainly house bound for over 10 years now, so this isn't really anything new for me. I did make a few tips for my friends who are struggling and they are as follows.... 1. Achieve a goal and be productive every day. Weather its sort paperwork, clean, or get to a new level on a game.. Just do it. 2. Find something you take comfort in. So for me that's watching Poriot and a comfy blanket with fuzzy socks. But you do you boo. 3. Go outside.. I mean like open your curtains, open a window, sit in your garden, just get some sunshine. 4. Take a moment to enjoy the little things. Stroke your cat and just take in the moment, give and accept hugs. 5. Always go to bed feeling good... With me, that's watching a movie I love, or messaging my friends and just having a geeky chat. If you have a partner give or get a cuddle and have a hot chocolate. These things have really helped me this last decade... So I hope it helps whom ever reads this xx

[@everybodylovesbowie]

Yessssss Poirot 😊😊😊

[@katiehettinger7857]

Thank you for sharing your insight. 👍💕

[@vintagecameragirl]

@@everybodylovesbowie I found death on the nile in a charity shop....Emily blunt!!

[@Eowyn3Pride]

Great advice!!!😁🥰👍

[@momohippiepanda]

Thank you for the advice!

[@NokBinHongAn]

"If you are not, please, tell me your secret" Being an introvert. That's my secret. The anxiety most of people have, is what I feel being "pressured" to go out. Now, this is LIFE for me. XD I'm playing new films, and reviewing old ones, I'm reading books....hapiness.

[@thelittlebluefrog]

Ditto.

[@natascha8028]

Exactly! Finally they know how it feels on the other side

[@clairegoatcher8759]

I feel that

[@emilysmith2784]

Right there with you. My life hasn’t changed that much.

[@LauraBeeDannon]

I'm tryna not feel guilty that I don't have a kid-tivity, volunteer obligation every day of the week. I do miss the gym tho. Tryna lose some butt.

[@lowhangingfruitlicker]

Okay here’s the thing, I've been obsessing over Rachel's fake bangs that I decided to cut mine and it turned out pretty well. It's just that, I have curly hair so it's a struggle to get them stay on my forehead and not float 😂❤️

[@rachelmaksy]

YAASS! oh yup I feel that, my hair is VERY poofy and wavy when cut short so I always had the same problem 😂❤️❤️

[@marynewsom6037]

can relate so much to this😂

[@abbyag]

I bet it looks beautiful!!

[@carlyblack42]

From a fellow curly baby, YES. Every time I try short bangs, they end up as either little devil horns or floof.

[@DontCryEJ]

One word, hairspray. Make sure you wipe your forehead after

[@janessahood422]

I’m a nurse at a primary care physician’s office. I’m so grateful to still have a job and be able to work, but at the same time it’s a bit nerve-wracking and intense. Although we aren’t as directly affected as those that work in the hospital, we still get a good amount of exposure. Our town is rather small, so our hospital isn’t optimally equipped for high amounts of patients. There have been no positive cases in our county, but there have been in surrounding counties. I found out earlier in the week that one town over, where I have many friends, there have been 3 confirmed cases and that town went on total lockdown. So many of my friends have lost their jobs and are left with minimal to no income and it just breaks my heart!! I just pray for everyone and my heart goes out to everyone right now in this very difficult point in time.

[@melaniep4099]

Janessa Hood I really appreciate all you’re doing amid this pandemic. Thank you so much for all you do 💕

[@anieth]

Janessa, I couldn't agree more. It's also weird to work in a ghost town...

[@MrJuanito931228]

Have you thought about actually doing full-on breakfast at Tiffany costume complete with black dress, gloves and cigarette holder?

[@jonnasavolainen2860]

I'm here for it!

[@lunalimited]

I've watched your channels for years and I know Frodo is your dog (hes adorable!) But for whatever reason when you were talking about buying the camper and you and Nick could bring Frodo my brain was like 'Elijah Wood'. And I just envisioned all three of you squeezed in there drinking coffee 😅

[@CRMediaGal]

As an introvert who normally relishes a lot of alone time and being a homebody, I'm surprised at how...out of sorts I've felt. (I'm sure it's partly the anxiety surrounding this frightening time we're in right now. And being at high risk for my T1 diabetes, too.) But I'm trying to use this time to, like you mentioned, "be more creative" but...it's a struggle for me, too. :/ It's so hard not to get distracted all the time by what's happening. Stay safe and healthy! ❤️

[@pagethreemodel]

I completely understand.

[@sparkleemojidotjpeg]

I'm with you on that! Most of my hobbies are things I can do alone (knitting, sewing etc) but I'm not getting the same kind of relaxation/enjoyment out of my quiet solo activities these days. I saw someone say that they are reading the news for a short amount of time in the middle of the day so that they're not reading it right after waking up or right when they're going to sleep and that has helped me because I tend to spiral when my anxiety is heightened.

[@michelle2shop750]

Same 💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛💛

[@evieisamarshmallow]

Me too, it’s such a strange situation. I’m in my first year of uni - i’m moving out of my student accomodation today so my room is all empty and weird, and i had to say goodbye to my new friends yesterday for who knows how long. I can not speak to anyone for days and be absolutely fine but this feels so different and just.. not right.

[@pamelatarajcak5634]

I'm an introvert too. However being involved in my Church and a college librarian, I don't have my Church activities and my normal students, only the online ones which has kept me employed. I feel useless.

[@genesisjuckett3431]

I hope you don’t feel pressured to “over perform” or extend yourself to the point of ignoring that fact that this IS very difficult and disorienting. We’re not going anywhere and videos like this are perfect. Sending that virtual hug right back and a virtual pack of toilet paper and cheezits too😂😂

[@KitD2365]

Agreed. Productivity and creativity are both hard to achieve during anxious and stressful times. I'm sticking with projects that are fairly familiar and not too challenging, because I know I need the comfort of the familiar right now.

[@abbysmommy1205]

Fake bangs? I guess you could say you got "fangs"

[@rachelmaksy]

EYYYYY YES 😂

[@andersthecrow6588]

AWW YISS 😆

[@rixanoz]

As an old spoonie, can't say I'm anxious about the uncertainty or when will I be able to leave my house, because after a while it just becomes normal. The transition is hard though, and acceptance comes at different speed for everybody, but I think the key is to look at it like grief work. Accept that this is out of your control, identify what in your new life situation is within your reach to work on and influence, be good to yourself and show a lot of forgiveness for all the miscommunication that's going to happen around you (it just will).

[@Kamarca]

Fellow spoonie. Great advice. Take care and stay safe!

[@maudline]

Also a spoonie and agree

[@stephaniepaquin5970]

Yes! This is very well said.

[@abigaelmacritchie1365]

I totally agree it's an acceptance thing. Right before France went into lock down and we had to keep confined, my husband and I were loosing it over the fact we were living in a crappy apartment in a town we don't like because he's been unemployed for two years, and I'm on maternity leave and we're poor. We couldn't see a way out. And then, within 24hrs of announced lock down, we had finally come to terms with it and now we're at peace, even though technically are situation is worse. It's so strange...

[@jordang7479]

my secret: Mild depression, I'm not fully engaged in life when times are good and definitely not when times are bad

[@sofapop653]

I’m canceling my wedding (we’ve been together 10 years) and having another child (I had a cesarean with my first so I’ll need to have another so I don’t want to get pregnant not knowing if the hospitals are safe and able). I’m trying to see the positives, which are that I’m healthy, my family is fed, and we are spending more quality time together.

[@ashton2191]

If the kids are old enough, this would be a great time for playing board games

[@Potatopot724]

My sister's getting married, two of my sister in law's are pregnant, and my other sister in law is a doctor about to go back to work in the hospital with a newborn baby

[@sofapop653]

Max I have one child, she’s two so lots of “dance parties”, bubbles, art, and we did gardening time today.

[@sofapop653]

couch potato I have a lot of immune compromised family members, and I live out of state of most of my family so gathering together wouldn’t really be good (for the wedding). As for having another child I have to have a cesarean so I don’t really want to take away any care from other patients that might be needed- if things get worse they’ll need all hands on deck. Plus I don’t want our care to be neglected. It’s partially a choice as well, but I think it’s the right one. We’ll likely elope on a mountain somewhere with our photographer of things don’t get better by then, but my dress won’t be able to be fitted which will suck. As for kids we’ll see what happens. Hopefully everything gets back to normal.

[@sophielove7687]

Yey! Chatty chats are so lovely right now! And thank you for the hug! My secret to not being so anxious is just not reading the news. I check in once a day for an update of what's going on in my area and if there are any new restrictions to follow. And THAT'S IT. I really don't need the additional stress of reading about all the bad things happening around the globe. Also - I call and face time all my friends that I can't meet due to quarantine. Group calls are a saviour lol You can also watch movies with people at the same time and than have a chat about that - pretty fun. So - avoid the news and connect with people is my "staying sane" advice.

[@rachelmaksy]

That's really good advice, I think I'm definitely going to start following that, I have the tendency of reading a bit too much of all this and feeling weird after 🙈

[@sophielove7687]

Hope it helps! Sending love ❤

[@michelle2shop750]

I switched to this method yesterday too 👍🏼

[@sophielove7687]

Also: here is a link to a video of how medics in my country stay sane during this time. It's hilarious 😂 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGjYoXp6p5uqedE

[@oOwolfO]

I buried my grandma yesterday, I still have to go to work with public transportation which makes me so anxious and my mental state is garbage right now. But your video made me laugh and I am very thankful for that :)

[@CraftySheryl]

😔💕

[@rachelmaksy]

Oh my gosh I'm so sorry for your loss and ending you all the love and hugs I can ❤️❤️❤️

[@Eowyn3Pride]

❤😥 I'm sorry to hear that. Just take it one step at a time. It's tough to see the good in the bad, but it's there. What helped me with loss, and not feeling like I'm in control was a gratitude journal. ❤

[@alaineneuburger2830]

I'm very sorry. I hope you find some peace

[@SarahM-lw2gd]

I'm so so sorry. I lost my friend recently. I pray both of us make it through with at least a small portion of sanity. I'm here for you, if you need me.

[@TiredRi]

The productive guilt has been with me ever since I realized I wanted to do art for my career. Now highschool has been put on hold and the art block I have felt for half a year has been lifted, I feel so creative. I'm still struggling with productive guilt, but my 14 week old puppy gives me the mental breaks I need. Right now I am painting on a stop sign! Thank you for your videos, you and some others on KZbin have gotten me into this beautiful vintage community.

[@Eowyn3Pride]

Awesome! Fly with it! Think of it as an opportunity to take your time! 😁👍

[@nathaliej3768]

My friends and I have been doing homework together over the internet! We basically just video call each other and sit their in silence, occasionally asking questions or devolving into random conversation. It’s lovely and such a normal thing to do❤️❤️

[@hannaholson4999]

"My basement stopped screaming!" This statement makes me glad AND frightened. 👍🏻🎃

[@4daughterscreations]

And then she looked up. Which? Hahaha

[@beccaco]

After dealing with customers shouting at me all day I didn’t know how much I needed to hear that, thank you😢💕 I appreciate you still making videos through all this too, stay safe xx

[@softcorest9749]

The “Like a child-“ part got me because that’s what it feels like for me too 😩 let me OuTsIDEeee

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahaha legit!

[@sophielove7687]

Feel ya. Regularly going for a 'walk' around my house. In a circle. Around the building. Literally. And thankful that I can do at least that and am not stuck in a flat

[@louiselill1528]

I was texting me daughter yesterday saying I don't want to go out and like staying in but now I sort of have to I want to go out so yeah its hard because the rebel in me wants out

[@LauraBeeDannon]

Are you not allowed outdoors?

[@softcorest9749]

LauraBeeDannon Due to being an essential employee the only time i am out of my house is for work (due to increased workload) I cant really go do the things I used to (take trips to the beach) for example so it just makes me feel like i’m getting cabin fever. Sorry for the late reply

[@sarahcarstairs8141]

I took up crocheting again. Nothing fancy but the repetitiveness is so relaxing. Plus I can watch youtube or a movie while I do it. Super relaxing and easy; definitely recommend!!! Plus the longer this drags on the bigger of a blanket I can make which is going to be a kind of cool memento from this really trying time. Best wishes everyone and stay safe!!

[@roxy5759]

Man, watching this in September 2020 really hits differently. The optimism we all had makes me want to cry. There was just so much hope still- planning trips, thinking that things will get better... we were so naive 😭. And now I'm bumming myself out 😬😂

[@ncalgal4699]

I'm calling it "sheltering in place" - amazingly, now that I 'can't' go anywhere, (not that I usually do), the endless list of stuff that needs to be done inside and out has somehow calmed down and I'm getting really productive!!! Very freeing!! Love your videos, keep the good stuff coming! HUGS!!

[@kasia418]

"If you are not, please, tell me your secret" I'm checking or watching the news about it like only once for four days :) The rest of my time I spend studying (I have lessons on the internet at my college), watching movies, shows, reading books and walking with my dogs Stay healthy everyone 😇

[@Shirinatra]

Rachel and an Audrey Look - best combination for me 😁 Stay safe dear 🕊

[@ton9527]

6:15 I agree with this, instead of putting energy into worry I'm working on self development, definitely sewing and working on my channel. Also catching up with reading, netflix and stuff I don't usually get to do. Thank you for the video and virtual hug😊🙌

[@squishsquash2213]

First video I've seen someone thank the people working in grocery stores. Thank you, no one else really noticed us and the risk we take everyday. 💜

[@destinymagica135]

Love these chats with Auntie Rachel!🤣 Definitely helped with everything going on👍🏽stay safe!

[@rachelmaksy]

😂❤️❤️❤️

[@designdoctor247]

I agree. This was very helpful. :)

[@Susanfuzz]

Waited all day to watch! It’s a reward for sewing face masks. Getting my husband ready for work on Monday; he’s a nurse, so.... also a few for us, elderly parents, neighbors and friends. I feel like a WWI heroine knitting socks for the boys on the front lines. We are dealing with canceled school. He’s a high school junior and we are wondering if there is even going to be a class of 2021... Thanks for the upload! It was cheery and I needed that ❤️

[@gilltaber2187]

Sewing a circle skirt by hand and bingewatching lots of history programmes, including Downton (which I haven't see before). Sending you and all the community much love and hugs, and thank you for an honest and needed video, Rachel

[@doe-eyed-goth]

Schools been shut down and I’m currently going through a deeper depression than expected from the previous mania due to lack of friendship, but your videos help me a lot! They give me so many ideas of things to keep me occupied, which really helps with everything going on. Much love xx

[@moniqueforrester674]

Audrey Hepburn is my favorite! I needed this lol. I've been playing around with creating the perfect pattern for a fabric face mask. Once it's perfected I'm going to sanitize and donate them.

[@rachelmaksy]

That's amazing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@hollowskido]

Almost a year later, and I wanna say thank you Rachel. Your channel, humor and videos helped me get through the last almost 11 months. Thank you, Nick and pets for giving me a coping mechanism, and distraction while this virus has wrecked everything I knew as normal.

[@amandar3841]

When my husband and I first got married we lived in a camper that had that same layout and traveled the country 😊 we loved it! Had to sell it once we had our son.

[@allisonb8859]

I went camping over Spring Break with my family (in our pop up camper actually) so I was really distanced from people and just in touch with nature which was nice. I'm using all this time to paint something that I've been meaning to start for months. I love seeing you so positive and retaining your witty personality, Rachel!

[@shekinahgonzalez3904]

I can never get over how wonderful that blush looks on you. It's just so good-- especially when you put some on your nose. It's just. The best.

[@kristenl2367]

This made me happy 😊 Audrey is my style icon! Combined with good humoured cozy fun ❤️ Thank you!

[@TomWDW1]

My friends and I have been doing a challenge during this "quarantine." We take any pattern in our stock and have to make a number of outfits slightly editing the pattern each time. I took a trench coat pattern and turned it into a neon orange dress with white lapels and then into a black nun's formal with green and white flowers and trumpet sleeves. It's a fun game!!

[@tiffanyphares5807]

I've never been more happy to watch a KZbin suggested video. How relatable and fun are you!? Even in this crazy uncertain time. You've got a new subscriber and I just spent two days binge watching all your other videos...but had to come back to this one to just THANK YOU for being real and open. You truly are a ray of sunshine during this dreary Spring.

[@megansaumure802]

"makeup transformation up the... Hoo ha? Ying yang? Wazoo?" Someone watched black friday maybe haha 😂❤️

[@boobookitty3029]

Tbh I’m loving the isolation, not having to worry about going to work or being around people (I have really bad social phobia and social anxiety disorder). I’ve been making big batches of stew, soup and pasta for dinners to last (it’s autumn in Canberra) and relaxing. That’s how I’m “handling it” 😷 the joys of being an introvert and mental health issues.

[@belladonnabaggins3996]

Yay! I was looking forward to this today 🥰🥰 I'm stuck in a country while all my family and friends are stuck somewhere else so videos keep me on my feet and yours are always a treat! ❤🌿❤ Thank you so much! 🥰🌹🥰 Hope eveybody is able stay safe and healthy! Sending love and lots of hugs to ya'll! Edit: I've mostly been drawing and painting to keep busy and watching fantasy shows and yt 🌻

[@rachelmaksy]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ sending all the love right back at you!!

[@belladonnabaggins3996]

@@rachelmaksy Thank you so much! ❤🌹🌿❤

[@cr8zyKT]

We have been playing tons of board games, lawn games in the back yard, family movie nights, and everyone has been enjoying the ability to take naps anytime they want. Some days we just binge watch a show or play video games. Also getting a lot of yard work and chores done.

[@littleantiqueme8714]

Love the look so much!! I am doing a lot of hand sewing, it is calming to me and makes me slow down AND feel like I am doing something 😂 I also taught a live sewing class to some of our kids from our local school, that was fun and they had a blast! ❤️❤️

[@finchisan3838]

I have a similar feeling of guilt when I don't do productive things. What I have come up with is that in the morning I must do ANYTHING important and productive and put mu whole heart into this, then acknowledge it and congratulate myself, and the rest of the day is as busy as I feel. I've been at home for six weeks now and this metod does wonders, I highly reccomend it for anyone who struggles with having stuff done. :)

[@mirandarichard122]

I just started working at a grocery store last week. I'm so stressed out and scared. I'm trying my best though. Thank you for this fun video. I love you Rachel! ❤

[@charlottecornes9071]

I am now beginning to realise just how much work teachers do, and the amount of effort the put in to teach our children. I have 3 kids under 10 and I have had to start teaching them at home this last week, as schools here in the UK are closed. But it has given me an opportunity to see how great they are at there jobs, getting the kids new work each day to do at home.. truly amazing! I am forever grateful for the job they do 💜

[@kiwikaboodle]

As long as we stay at home we're helping those who have to work in the medical side of things that bit easier. Your vids keep those of us at home very entertained. Stay safe and healthy and keep making our lives that bit more fun. :D

[@erinmapes4132]

Thanks for making something so fun and light-hearted. I work in Patient Intake at a hospital and we could all use a smile and some light hearts right now. Keep on being awesome!

[@booorue4876]

I'm currently out of school for up to 20 weeks all my field trips were cancelled as well as my band MPA which we have been performing for all year. This was going to be my final year with all my friends because I'm going to an early college which none of my friends are going to so I haven't been in the best mood but my online friends have been keeping me sane and luckily even though there have been over 30 cases in my area I believe it'll be gone when intense heat comes in like most illnesses. Stay Positive guys. Even if you're a pessimist like me. I'm thankful for the fact I have lots of tasty snacks in my house.

[@sophielove7687]

Noooo The band MPA! And I hope you'll have a chance to catch up with your friends. Sending love your way ❤

[@yvonneburns2786]

The song 'schools out for summer ,schools out forever' seems to be prophetic for you all, but meantime do what you can to alleviate the uncertainty of this situation and good luck( we all need some)

[@sweetyfri]

You mean, stay negative guys!

[@katr3276]

I haven’t sewed anything useable since middle school. Im 34 today, meaning it’s my actual bday today, few days ago I decided to pull out my sewing machine and make mask to donate to healthcare workers. As you keep your sense of normalcy by listening to podcast and such, I do the same when I watch your videos. Thanks for all of the awesome, funny, inspiring and positive content 🤗

[@jaimeehulsey3200]

Thanks for this Rachel. I'm a respiratory nurse at a large hospital, and I need some levity.

[@rachelmaksy]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you for everything you do!!

[@neldahargo29]

still trying to be winter here. once I get out into the back yard, quarantine won't really matter for me because I will be playing in dirt for a few weeks to repair the work that didn't get done last fall after surgery in August. I'll be plenty occupied until June when I find out if the garden center is open or not. meanwhile, the youtube community will keep me company and the garden channels will give me thousands of ideas that I can roll around in my imagination until reality hits and I realize the actual size, sun, water, and budget it will all involve and go back to a tomato in a clay pot and a pack of petunias. thank you for bringing a little joy to the viewers and stay well.

[@caseycook8749]

Literally the only thing on my schedule today was to watch this video!

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahaha ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@beingwoman5817]

So. I have PKD, policycistic kidney disease. Quarantined since March 10th, and my doctor says I have to start dialysis on Friday. 4% function. Great during a pandemic . One of my favorite activities is to daydream! Adult pretending, visualizing my body healing and going on mind adventures. Or revisiting past experiences I love from my life. I think of it as "constructive relaxation". As an actor, I will visualize past plays and do a run through in my head. My husband is an artist, and his studio is in the backyard , fun visiting. And dogs and cats are good company. And calling friends. Making junk journals. Here in Virginia we can do gardening. Cooking really yummy food that is healthy for kidneys. And watching you Rachel! I think Audrey would be pleased.

[@valerial.2626]

Virtual hugs from Italy darling... 🇮🇹❤️ I'm lucky enough to have none of my beloved ones infected, but the situation in my country is going quite bad. Please do not underestimate this virus, it spreads quicker in colder weather and staying at home is the best way to prevent its expansion. I agree that is horribly boring to stay home, but it is a small sacrifice compared to those that are made by health institutions and patients every day. All it takes to save the day is to stay home and avoid emptying supermarkets... We can do it! 💪

[@teerecords]

Valeria L. Im so glad you and your family are safe, I am so heartbroken for Italy and I hope things get back to normal soon for you and the world. My husband and I are staying in and we live in an older neighborhood so I know that we must keep our family and our neighbors safe. Stay strong and stay well❤️

[@valerial.2626]

@@teerecords thank you so much for your kind words... Rome (where I live) is thankfully one of the cities in Italy with fewer cases, but everybody is really scared and tense. I'm seeing the evolution of the virus in US and my thoughts go to all of you! Let's hope this crisis passes quickly! 🙏

[@BoazsCrown222]

Thank you for being honest and addressing what we are all feeling. And thank you for this video 🙌🏻✨💖 it’s so easy to become complacent. We love you, Rachel!

[@MsVintageVamp]

That video just made my day. Thank you Rachel. I’m from Germany and people are going crazy (like stealing toilet paper out of someone elses trolley crazy). Unfortunately I can’t work from home...but oh well. We’re gonna get through this. I’m spending my time rewatching a few tv shows and movies and writing my book (a fantasy novel). Just everything to avoid thinking too much about what’s going on on this planet. I hope everyone here is safe and healthy. Lots and lots of love and hugs Sabine P.s. shout out to this cute green roller :D

[@12794lexilou]

2 weeks ago I had a mini breakdown. I was so convinced the world was going to end and that I should make my self "not be here" to try and go through it. WIth the right professional medical help and medication. I've calmed down A LOT. Something else that's helped is blocking social media and avoiding the news. I have a friend who gives me daily new news that is necessary to me. It may be a denial but it's saving my life.

[@rachelmaksy]

I'm so glad you're here ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ I think avoiding the news is a totally reasonable way to go about this and something I'm going to try to start doing ❤️

[@12794lexilou]

@@rachelmaksy

[@gabrielle4731]

ahh, when you said, "I look like a leetle boy" I instantly thought, omg you should cosplay as Dexter and DeeDee from Dexter's Lab! haha

[@heatherkane5913]

I'm right there with you! I'm working from home but I don't have a lot to do (even normally - I look at it like I'm the firefighter at work) so I have all this time to be sewing bags and purses! But then I feel anxious and sad and unmotivated. I started off by organizing my sewing room and just now I'm starting to sew something. I'm such a homebody in the first place that I didn't think this would affect me much but I'm an empath and feeling everyone's feelings right now!

[@coffeeh03666]

“If you’re not anxious, tell me your secrets.” *bruce banner voice* I have PTSD, I’m always anxious

[@Eowyn3Pride]

❤

[@bambilover26]

Lovely and lighthearted and the fastest 20 minutes ever! Thank you for still making content right now

[@rixanoz]

Let's talk. Topic: Rachel should get real baby bangs. Go.

[@rachelmaksy]

Hahaha I am too much of a commitment-phobe! 😂😂😂😂😂🙈❤️

[@yourmom-mi5tr]

yes I support #rachelrealbangs

[@butterpecanrican_]

@@rachelmaksy commitment phobe? Didn't you shave half your eyebrows off for a look once? lol that's dedication.

[@DapperJazz]

I support it, but if you think about it, she’ll have a hard time doing other looks that don’t include baby bangs..

[@rixanoz]

DapperJazz New series: But Make it Baby Bangs

[@sarahf.7750]

We planted a spontaneous late garden this year with surprisingly good results, I sewed some new doll clothes, played lots of Skyrim, and I just started sculpting smol bird ornaments (like the mini Hallmark ones) out of apoxie sculpt and it's been fun 😊 a lot of unfortunate and difficult things have been going on, too, but I'm really trying! Hugs to everyone 💕

[@guadaniklison]

Here in Argentina we have obligatory quarantine so I can't even go for a walk. Also I get the guilt feeling of not doing anything but all my anxiety let's me do is watch KZbin and Netflix. Yep

[@princessashley6784]

I went and bought an Xbox yesterday because I was feeling sooooo isolated, and LET ME TELL YOU, retail therapy helped. Also, being able to hop on and talk to friends while also being transported to another land is amazing. Also, I needed that hug. Thank you. Also also, thank you for the Audrey inspired look! She’s my favorite! 🖤🖤

[@arcanaj]

Now I'm picturing that hypothetical camper-thing done over inside to look like a late Edwardian, gentleman-adventurer's tent.

[@reneestarling9525]

It's so nice to hear you verbalizing a lot of the same things that I've been feeling. After a week of telecommuting, I find that my own creativity is in the toilet because I'm doing my IRL job from my crafting space and I just don't want to spend any more time there than I need to. I did make a new cat bed for my sister's cat so he can snooze on her desk while she's working. He's actually using it and it's not every day that a cat actually appreciates something you give it, so I'm taking it as a win!

[@NoiseDay]

My sense of guilt comes from the fact that I've been unemployed for several months now with the justification that I'm "working on a lot of creative projects," whatever that means. Now that (seemingly) everyone else is cooped up at home, I have no excuse to sit around and do nothing. I think some part of me thought I had an edge because I wasn't "wasting my time working a 'real' job." Thing is, I was wasting my time addicted to KZbin. Watching other people succeed without trying it for myself and getting horribly bored but feeling unable to do anything else. However anchored in reality, the thought that everyone else is now doing the same thing I'm doing no longer makes me feel special, woke, or other words that encapsulate my desire to defy societal norms. A person will find pride in their way of life no matter how unproductive or unfulfilling it actually is. My struggle continues, with a steady 2% increase in mental health.

[@kamilaferens682]

These baby bangs really suits you! And that's a real gift :D Thank u for this vid, it really brighten up my day.

[@bellacapulet1933]

We have to cancel my wedding in four weeks. I'm immunocompromised, so I'm scared. My fiance's company has sent him home, which is scary because he is the one bringing home the money. We're scared but we're alive. Thank you for these videos. ♥️

[@Chamanthaify]

Yay! Glad you finally were able to get your video up! I always look forward to your videos! I am lucky enough that I already work from home, so not too much has changed for me - but I totally understand that feeling of I should be doing more right now. I actually struggled with that when I first moved to working from home - I had 2 extra hours in my day because I wasn't commuting! Something that helped me was a tip I stole from Frannerd - making a 'This week would be great if...' list. And I only list 3-4 things. And they aren't things that NEED to be done, just something I would like to make time for... like painting, or planning a sewing project. Something bite-sized. Also, I too have 2 dogs that bark at everything. Our aussie Odin is very upset that EVERYONE in our neighborhood is home.

[@Burning_Dwarf]

My secret is; i am a student (currently at home till april 6th) in the field of invitro cellulair biology, i am not specialised yet so we cover all kinds of cells and things related to it, in januari we covered SARS and MERS extensively; those are both of the Corona family, then like a month later Covid-19 hit. Knowledge is Power

[@Enjay33]

I’m one of those pop in and see what’s new with Rachel every month or two type of person as I’m not a regular KZbin watcher. But I have been able to watch pretty much everything I haven’t seen and it’s been nice. My spring break is over Monday and we’ll be moving into online studies so I’ll have all the fun of that to keep me busy for the most part.

[@nikkospelledlikethat8140]

6:31 Did you... did you just make a Starkid reference? (Starkid is a theater company and they write their own shoes and record them and put the online and they’re wonderful!)

[@blackbird_entropy]

Get ready for audits!

[@MSTRSSFOX]

Hi Rachel, When this all started to get bad the first thing I did was literally come to your page and look for a new video, it wasn't there yet but a few days later here you are and let me say just seeing your face and watching a nice video hearing about your updates was so nice, so calming, and just made my nerves fall away. Thank you for being the little bit of peace I needed today :)

[@HajerNajlaoui]

YEEEEEEEEEES I love Audrey Hepburn's style 😭

[@WolkeYume]

I've started to sew masks with leftover fabric because the demand is high and it keeps me from going up the wall🙈 I'm an introvert and don't go out much anyways but the uncertainty and empathy I feel is hard. So I'm glad there's people like you who can provide us with a bit of sunshine is these weird times💕

[@joannaerhardt7294]

I have 3 kids I now have to homeschool for the rest of the school year 😭! I haven't had time to do any sewing which helps me relax. Both my husband and I work at hospitals. My hours have been severely reduced. I work per diem, he works full time. We work in Radiology. He's high risk of exposure to corona patients and they are running low on masks so I thought I would sew some! It won't replace an N95 mask, but hey anything helps 🤷‍♀️? Anyway, that is my plan. A way to help out and soothe my anxiety. I have 3 kids under 9. Send wine.👍🍷

[@elysapethsmith8505]

Thank you for being the first person I have heard actually thank us heath care workers! We are scared too and we are trying to put that aside and easy others fears while they are sick. ❤️ All the love! Stay healthy and safe

[@aka_dirtysoy]

I've been trying to write a script for my podcast but *MOSTLY* I've been making Hogwarts in Sims 4 👀

[@Sammowrimo]

DirtySoy 👌🏻

[@BigMamaB00gie]

I hope you create a patron soon! I've been subscribed to you for a couple months now (thanks to your vintage hair tutorials that popped up on my feed that started it all) and to be honest I feel like I could binge your videos non stop. You inspire me to actually do something with my hair and dress how I've always wanted to but never felt confident in doing so. and your costumes and SO AMAZING-so crafty. Basically what i'm trying to say is you're amazing

[@witabif]

before you filled in the tails of your eyebrows you looked like kk slider

[@yourlocalcrackh3ad]

djdjjdje LMAO

[@Aonalion]

I thought about Rock Lee lol

[@multiversos3202]

Rachel Im from Spain and Im with with you in everything you say. And Im taking this all time home to be creative and yo think about my anxiety. Thanks a lot for your videos, please dont leave us in this isolated times! Lot of love!🌺❤

[@ewright8661]

As a introvert, I've had to change so little in my life lol

[@stephanieruggles7783]

I am sick at home since August 2019 because of a sore shoulder. So no big change for me since I cant do mich anyways. So I am doing what I can when I am pain free. Like household chores. A little drawing with window color. Or some artcraft with copper wire. If the arm hurts I watch costubers videos or read a book on my bed table. So a heartfelt thank yall for your constant uploads. Cant wait to see your next large project... And a virtual hig back to Rachel and Frodo. Love from Germany. Stay healthy and take care.

[@user-hw4dy4hm4g]

The eternal question: do I comment now or after watching the video (I've never been this early)

[@rachelmaksy]

😂😂❤️❤️❤️

[@deirdrebaker580]

Love that Rachel....you pretty much summed up how eevrybody else is feeling....with all of the anxiety within and without it not the best time to be super productive as our brains are struggling...we then may beat ourselves up when we struggle to complete tasks... repetitive non essential tasks like sewing, DIY, make up will help to calm us....then maybe get inspired to do work in short bursts. Take care you.... Lots of love from Ireland.... I am relatively new to your channel but adore your style and wonderfully real personality! X

[@missmeakat]

So glad other people feel the pressure to CONSTANTLY be productive atm, I just want to watch Netflix and be calm, I don't want to learn 8 new skills. Also if you do a Padme cosplay I used to have a fantasy hair blog and I did the one from the picture you showed - it was difficult! (bunsofcinnamon.wordpress.com)

[@ashflee02]

Yes! I think we are all going to have to give ourselves a bit of a break. I feel guilty for not using this time for sewing but this is new for me and new for a lot of people. And this is a stressful time. I think I will get to sewing but I’m not going to force it. I have gotten outside for a lot of walks with my dog since it’s been sunny here in Washington state (so rare!). I will take little victories. Thank you for sharing a bit of your life and how things are going for you.

[@_rex_reviews_]

I actually bought a fluff and fill brush because of your videos and I am never going back. it's the best eyebrow stuff I've ever used.

[@shellisannes464]

Very fun, being a brunette she has always been a fun person to watch for style. I love the ballet flat and fitted pants she pulls off, so classic!

[@Clownbunnycosplay]

I’ve always loved the vintage style, and I just recently found your videos!! I find them helpful, with how I can start my vintage style

[@nat6098]

I have to say that I'm not too anxious compared to normal, but that's because I have chronic illnesses so the anxiety of not knowing what will happen tomorrow and having to stay at home all the time are my normal. I have found that finding a project to throw myself into really helps me get through uncertain times. Right now I'm doing some world building for a story I've been toying with for a few months mostly because a bunch of books I wanted to use for research came just before the library shut down so I might as well. My dogs have enjoyed it though, lots of cuddles and walks in the forest exploring.

[@MetteNielsenswag]

I have been traveling since September and I've been looking so much forward to going home, and now I'll have to self isolate for 14 days before seeing anyone and it is devastating! But on the bright side I'll have a lot of time with my sewing machine, so that's that. Stay safe everybody! We will all get through these hard times together!

[@KitD2365]

I'm new to the channel and really enjoying your videos. You're making me see people with new eyes (still freaking over Audrey's eyebrows). Hang in there, stay safe, and try not to let the uncertainty get you down. We're all working with the weird the best we can, and we'll get through this. Thanks for the internet hug, I needed it.