Let's Have a Talk...+ Freya's First Day of Doggy Daycare, Date Night, & Trying New Things!

[@jordynsjourney23]

With everything going on in your life right now, and as someone who also struggles with anxiety I offer this notable quotable. "Worrying does not take away tomorrow's troubles. It takes away today's peace."

[@MyDriftingDesk]

right?! she's gigantic!! I'll be posting doggo and training videos every week starting in June so be on the lookout!! 💗

[@MyDriftingDesk]

coming soon to a digital planner near you! ;)

[@JessicaGiffin]

I found your channel searching for Aussie videos (we’re getting an Aussie/Berner mix in a few weeks!) and now I watch every video! You are so fun and you are doing an amazing job with Freya! #goals

[@MyDriftingDesk]

aww omg thank you so much!! 💙

[@layreaday8809]

Can you make a video on how to train a dog because you’re great at training Freya 🙏

[@liliandrade8566]

more freya videos and puppy hacks or tracing tips !!!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

omg I totally can!!

[@HN-EDITZ]

Yeah can you pls she had learnt so much only by 3 months/12 weeks. 😃😊

[@gabriellabeatriz5097]

Btw I love seeing the “normal” day to day. Real life is not about travels and events everyday so it’s good to relate

[@MyDriftingDesk]

💛💛 that's so good to hear!

[@linzwebb2]

As someone who also suffers from an autoimmune disorder, I completely relate to your struggles. My condition also affects my skin, but not nearly as bad as yours and it usually only causes a rash on my face, neck and chest. Thank you for always being open and honest, there is not enough of that in today’s society which is sad. You are beautiful inside and out and don’t ever let anyone make you feel differently! Here is a great #noteablequoteable People are like stained - glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within. Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I totally can!!! 💙

[@fransolano2499]

i love you, marissa. Psoriasis is no fun. Thank you for being you and showing us that we are all beautiful. We love you! and freya is the best!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

💙💙 thank you so much!

[@selfcriticlikeallofus5609]

Marissa, anyone who watches your vlogs knows that you are a beautiful person inside and out. You are a pleasure to know (via Facebook!) Thank you for sharing a health problem with us all. Nothing can change the niceness of your personality and looks. Best Wishes.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

💙💙 thanks so much

[@katelynhoerner6161]

Me and my boyfriend have been the proud parents of a 9 week old blue Merle male for a week now!!! We love watching your videos to see Freya and we are amazed at how well you have her trained. If you could make a video on how you got her trained with the commands and learning her spots we would so so appreciate it! Also any tips you have for all that nipping😅 we can’t wait to see more of Freya!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I definitely can!! 💖

[@thatphatkat6396]

Please keep doing the grocery hauls! They're so so helpful when coming up with ideas for new meals. I've been trying to convince my family to let me make them the Panera salad. It's soooo good! Tbh I still watch your old college videos to know what to get when I'm on campus because I'm cheap and those meals look quick, easy, and not very messy. Oh oh, also Your hair looks so good in the clip! I used to do that but my hair is thick and heavy so the clips I used couldn't hold it all in place for a long period of time. Where did you get them from?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

YOU HAVE TO!!! Everyone that has tried it has LOVED it. My college grocery shopping was so much cheaper and easier lol. adulting sucks sometimes hahah

[@nedtechgirl]

YAS queen kitty is reigning in the best way possible, she say recognize who rules...don’t Eva forget lol LOVE HER

[@MyDriftingDesk]

LOVE HER SO MUCH TOO hahah 💛

[@admirbarucija2018]

Oooh this just made me so excited, happy Friday!! 💗🥳

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Yay! Thank you! 💗

[@admirbarucija2018]

@@MyDriftingDesk of course!! 💗

[@Jcluis16]

Sun is actually really good for psoriasis! They use uv to treat it. So enjoy the sun and forget about rude people. 💗

[@MyDriftingDesk]

TRUE THAT! 💛

[@adorbsxonala6272]

Can You Make A Video On Training Freya? Do you use treats? My dog never listens when I Do Training!❤️

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I would go to my channel, then to my Freya the Floof playlist! There are TONS of videos just on her, how I train her, her daily routines, etc. ❤️❤️

[@adorbsxonala6272]

THANK YOU THIS SAVED ME❤️

[@gabriellabeatriz5097]

Yayy you’re back!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

YAYAYAYYY! 💛💛

[@tiannadowney6843]

Aww I love videos with Freya, she's getting so big!! God bless 😇🙏

[@MyDriftingDesk]

💙💙 thanks so much!

[@alexissmith1257]

I suffer from extreme eczema all over my body, specifically on my legs and arms. When it first started to appear on my skin and show up I was so insecure about it. In the summer months I would wear pants and long sleeves to try and cover it up bc I was so embarrassed and I didn't want people looking at me weird. I feel you and I understand where you're coming from with your psoriasis. There will always be good and bad days with it but always remember you're beautiful inside and out regardless of it

[@MyDriftingDesk]

💛💛💛💛 you're beautiful no matter what!

[@nedtechgirl]

Thank gosh! There’s so much kitty in this, yay

[@MyDriftingDesk]

hahah I knew you'd love it!! 💛

[@leemarshall8291]

Please I need your help I have a ten week old border collie pup and I haven’t been able to walk him yet. Does it get easier when they get to walk and tire out

[@MyDriftingDesk]

YES OMG YES!!! Freya was a DEVIL until she was fully vaccinated and we could take her outside! I promise it gets better!!

[@ciarareilly5154]

loved this vlog. especially the notable quotable

[@MyDriftingDesk]

💛💛 thank you!

[@enchantress7]

I love your attitude. I have a peripheral neurapathy and have foot drop, I wear foot braces. People can be so insensitive. I love your channel!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

[@SarahSchneider2]

Does a scheduled nap and playtime help with training? We have a dog who's almost 2 years now and never went through scheduled times for nap and play so wondering if it's too late to do that now. She's kind of a wild dog and doesn't listen half the time plus has some bad habits now. Either way, I would do scheduled nap and play time when I get my own puppy because it seems way better to stay on a routine.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

YES! Freya has been on a strict schedule until about 16-17 weeks and she still follows some of it but she has more free time now etc. but the schedule is the only way I kept my sanity lol. here's what we did: 9:00am - wake up 9:00-10:00pm - break up this hour for playtime, training, and breakfast 10:00-12:00pm - nap time 12:00-1:00pm - play time/enrichment game or activity/snack 1:00-3:00pm - nap time 3:00-4:00pm - play time 4:00-6:00pm - nap time 6:00-7:00pm - break up this hour for playtime, training, and dinner 7:00-9:00pm - nap time 9:00-10:00pm - hardcore playtime to tire her out 10:00pm - bed time Now of course this is a TON of nap times, but for puppies they sleep like 16-20 hours a day and they need it, so it's perfect. But this could be tweaked for like 2-3 hour naps and 3-4 hour awake/play times, etc. whatever works best for your schedule!

[@stephanieruu4617]

How did you train Freya to know hand signals? I’d love to know your training schedule, I have a 3 month old puppy and it’s been hard to train her, would love some advice! Thanks!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I actually have a video planned to help with this this month!! 💖

[@sadeedwards3017]

Freya is so Big now she's huge and so well trained and beautiful I want a dog like her she's so sweet and getting to have so much fun with you I love watching her react to you taking her outside the house she loves that I wish I could do that with my dogs. Any tips on how to train them like Freya?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I know!! she's gigantic haha. I'll be posting dog and training related videos every week starting in June so be on the lookout!! 💗

[@madelinecharette2356]

Marissa! I also have psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. I am 22 (have had it for 3 years) and am a registered nurse. I have taken Cosentyx (immunosuppressant) for 2 years. It’s absolutely life changing (in a good way). The bloodwork actually isn’t very intense, about every 6 months and most people actually feel so much better and are healthier because of it. It might be worth taking another look at if you can :) wish you well!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

thanks so much for this. It's good to hear a positive story about it!! 💙

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Gurl you are amazing I'm proud of you and marissa you are sweetheart because you are amazing productive

[@MyDriftingDesk]

thank you SO much! 💛

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

@@MyDriftingDesk of course 💛💛

[@kafloyd6451]

Yes girl! Do you and be happy!!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much!

[@cosettemccullough9678]

Just a question out of curiosity: for in the car, have you thought of buying a seatbelt attachment that clips to the harness? Just noticed that Freya likes to climb onto the console, and that’s what I use for my dog so she stays in the back, even though I also use a hammock as well! (Sorry I comment so much lol). Edit: I just followed Freya’s account on all of my animals’ accounts!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

We definitely want to, for now she likes to still kinda chew her leash and she would just chew it up back there and I wouldn't be able to stop her, so we're trying to get her to stop doing that before strapping her in something she would have free range to chew back there. and omg thank you!! 💙

[@KayTee979]

Griffin was cracking me up in this video at the end when dropping Freya off at doggy daycare. "I'm hungry." "If she's traumatized, I don't give a shit, 630." hahahah.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

hahahah that's the difference between a mom and dad lmfao

[@zarahfuller1669]

Ok,i have an idea! When you feed her chicken paws or anything like disgusting you can get some tweezers in size XL. I used to do this with my dog and i can not lie it changed my life! Best thing i could of ever had done.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

true that!!!

[@kaifujimoto7338]

do you regularly vacuum the house? if so, how does Freya do when you vacuum?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

we have a robot vacuum now that goes every morning, you can check it out in my recent clean with me video and how I introduced her to it 🧡

[@kaifujimoto7338]

thank you so much for responding! i actually just finished watching that video xD you are amazing. i hope when i get my australian shepherd in the future, i will be as good of a parent as you and your boyfriend

[@jessicaortez8842]

Have you spayed your dog or what are your thoughts on when to spay a dog

[@MyDriftingDesk]

we haven't yet, but we definitely plan on it! We're waiting until her first heat cycle to do it.

[@lighthousegal2]

Bubba brand cups r good stuff . i have one . It keeps ice well

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I have one of those from Walmart for my smoothies to-go, I LOVE it!!

[@ericaaubie860]

Nice to see you spend time with the cat.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

She’s the queen

[@rosalyngummer6587]

In case you wanted a video idea: easy and quick healthy breakfasts to make. I really liked the one you shared this vlog!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

oohh LOVE that!! 💛 it's delicious if you ever try it!!

[@ervinsmoviecorner8748]

Happy Weekend, Marissa!❤️❤️

[@MyDriftingDesk]

You too!!

[@snowplay6755]

What peanut butter do you give your dog

[@MyDriftingDesk]

Jif creamy! :)

[@IzzieIRL]

Omg Marissa you are such a HUNNY! I used to get eczema on my face and now around me ears so... FEELS! Your attitude is amazing, I LOVE IT

[@MyDriftingDesk]

💛💛 thanks so much!!

[@Kaiandherfloof]

I work at a doggy daycare and it’s totally normal to be nervous about the first day but at least at my doggy daycare we are trained on keeping the dogs safe, stopping dog fights quickly, and noticing illness in dogs! 🤍

[@MyDriftingDesk]

oh of course - I used to work at a doggy daycare too 💜 but just a nervous dog momma hhaah

[@ellensilva3122]

I had such a hard time with puppyhood that when he was FINALLY old enough for daycare I was crying because I didn't want to pick him UP at the end of the day lol

[@MyDriftingDesk]

HAHAHAHAHA I definitely felt a bit of both for sure lol

[@sadeedwards3017]

I have eczema so I know how it goes so don't feel bad about your condition it happens to the best of us we will still always love you and support you and understand you and you are amazing and brave for talking about it openly don't feel ashamed of it your body is still beautiful and strong so don't hide it you should show it because it makes you You so love yourself for how you look no matter how different you look than anyone else you are a big sister to me and I am so proud of you and I have been watching you ever since my freshman year of college maybe longer by now and I am so thankful to God for you giving me helpful advice and making me laugh and smile so be proud of yourself for what you accomplish because nobody else can do what you do so keep rocking who you are for myself and so many people you help. Hope you are enjoying your weekend beginning. You are incredible keep smiling and making others day better because there's only 1 You so be the best you that you can be

[@MyDriftingDesk]

thank you so much! 💗💗

[@aubreyallen2]

I’m so sorry I haven’t been viewing lately. I’ve been so busy with the end of the school year!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

omg you are totally fine!! No need to apologize! 💕

[@mikaylastagg7763]

I have sugar gliders and have always gotten chicken paws for them and so many people give me interesting looks when they see me grab them and/or pay for them 😂

[@MyDriftingDesk]

awww those little things are ADORABLE

[@adorbsxonala6272]

What’s your camera Name! My Niece Been looking?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I have a Canon EOS M50

[@adorbsxonala6272]

@@MyDriftingDesk thank you

[@nickofordyy456]

When you said leave me alone lol

[@MyDriftingDesk]

HAHAHAHAHA

[@isabellaG._]

You you please do I video on how you trained freya

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I definitely can!!

[@asmrpeacefuldreams5152]

Get some cbd oil, it helps with anxiety and skin and inflammation. I'm currently weening off my anxiety meds and started taking cbd oil but mine comes with a very small amount if thc, like 1.0 mgs...very low, I didnt want thc but dont know where to get some without it. It's legal here in canada but when I travel I'll have to find something else.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

honestly, I would love this.

[@asmrpeacefuldreams5152]

@@MyDriftingDesk I used for for about two weeks, I think I'm ok with my anxiety meds at 20mgs so I can travel if I want and not have to worry about having 1mg of thc. Would love if u could watch my videos if u have time, I'm just starting out and really hard to find viewers in small area of canada. I'm posting a diamond painting video this weekend as well.

[@deeferan7467]

How old your pup to be/can be in day care?

[@MyDriftingDesk]

they have to be fully vaccinated and at last 4 months old at most places.

[@margaretcapers2368]

This summer for 6 weeks I'll be working 7 days a week.... one at a mall job on the weekend and the other at camp from 8 am -5;30pm ... luckily it's not an over night camp, but boy, will i miss my little oliver and lilly. also, you go girl on that body positivity thing..... I get acne some times on my upper back because i have a hard time washing up there because of fine motor skill issues i have from brain damage as a baby, but luckily, I am on birth control for acne and it's helped tremendously.. but I get the skin thing.. people are so judgmental and need to learn to mind their business.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

they really do need to learn to mind their business!!

[@nadineclifford6455]

I love your channel

[@MyDriftingDesk]

thanks so much! 💜

[@sugarcookie2714]

Now it turns out frayas allergic to chicken 🤣 luv u guy and ur channels

[@MyDriftingDesk]

LITERALLY hahahah who would have thought!

[@arianajanice3409]

Love your videos♥️

[@MyDriftingDesk]

thanks so much! 💙

[@Receding_hairline_check]

25:09 my dog does that same thing lol!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

hahah she was like "what the heck is on my neck!!"

[@nadineclifford6455]

Can you make a Video training please

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I have posted a crate training video and bell training video so far on my channel, and more to come every week!!! Make sure you're subscribed with post notifications on to make sure you don't miss them! 💜

[@gracefitzsimmons8194]

i just looked up what psoriasis is and looked at some images and it looked so bad when one photo where someones whole body was covered. its not something to be ashamed about thats one of the things that makes up your beauty and identity. and looks aren't everything and im sure lots of people think you are amazing. YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL NO MATTER WHAT MARISSA.

[@MyDriftingDesk]

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! ❤️

[@marshmallowcat7993]

you are my inspiration my aussie Ace has been so more obedient

[@MyDriftingDesk]

aww omg I LOVE that!!! 💕

[@the_real_margotsloan5244]

Wait... your dog has a nap time??

[@arianajanice3409]

Mine does too

[@MyDriftingDesk]

yes! Up until maybe 17 weeks she was on a strict schedule of training, naping, eating, playing, etc. and it helps SO much!!

[@mvstoast]

Hi Marissa!! I've been watching your videos since the beginning of the covid pandemic and I'm a huge fan, i love watching your videos as they really lift my spirits. that being said, I know that you are a kind and loving person as well as an ally to the POC community, so I think it's important for a poc to tell you when you have done something wrong. The way you spoke about chicken feet was really disheartening to see, I'm from the Philippines and I grew up with my parents and extended family eating chicken feet, and I have always associated cooking with them with my family and traditions. The way you spoke about them reminded me of how I was bullied and ostracized for my cultural foods as a child. I know you never meant any harm, but please try to keep this perspective in mind!!! I love you, have a beautiful day

[@MyDriftingDesk]

thank you for bringing this to my attention, I apologize for the way I reacted when handling the raw chicken. I did not mean to offend or upset anyone. 💗

[@fxjrulpzxi]

ok but other cultures have different opinions and that’s okay too… not everyone has to conform to you

[@madisongalazen6942]

You should do another vid with freya

[@MyDriftingDesk]

I definitely can! 💗

[@ButterfliesOnMyBookshelf]

Ahhhhhh I clicked right away! Missed you!!!

[@MyDriftingDesk]

ahhh so happy to be back! 💗

[@samanthaduich5470]

I clicked so fast lol🤣

[@MyDriftingDesk]

HECK YEAH! 💗

[@oscarbennion2209]

7:40 Oh shit mum has a knife 7:47 Oh shit mum has a yummy knife

[@MyDriftingDesk]

HAHAHah true

[@zollyActingandTheater]

phew if i had seriusis (i cant spell) bruh with my stress depression and about to het a puppy bruh forget spots i will be all red! (this is not to downgrade or meme this disease)

[@MyDriftingDesk]

hahaha that's how I feel sometimes!

[@Jackie-ly7oe]

Hiii!!! I’m new! I just started watching your KZbin channel a couple days ago, and I am so far , LOVING YOUR CONTENT!!! 💕💕 Keep up the good work, I love your channel , freya is sooo adorable 🥰! I love your videos so far ❤️, I just saw your new apartment tour and I hope moving in will be a great adventure for you and your family lol , I love your videos plz keep up the great work 💕! Have a good day!! Byeee !!💕💕💕

[@Jackie-ly7oe]

Btw ( kitty is adorable to 🥰)

[@MyDriftingDesk]

aww omg thank you so much!! 💖

[@snowplay6755]

Marissa you look beautiful nomatter what

[@MyDriftingDesk]

🧡 thanks so much!