bookstores & brain scans in belgium

[@Magicme79]

Heh…you turned your husband into Kate Gosselin within the first 2 minutes of this vlog. I’m impressed.

[@theotherlea]

The time you spent editing definitely pays off though, they’re a delight to watch! But the way you pronounce Gaiman is killing me haha

[@allisonpaiges]

omg you’re right!!! i was corrected in a previous video and still said it like a dang bafoon here. thank you for reminding me. i’m trying to do better 💀

[@maggieg2972]

i really love your content! that being said, if the 2 upload schedule proves to be extremely stressful on top of everything else, i would understand if you wanted to take a break/ slow down on uploads. we want you to be happy above all else!

[@allisonpaiges]

i appreciate this! i really do want to try my best to accomplish the 2x a week for the summer. it’s a big goal and i did promise 😉 (of course if it leads me to burn out i’ll miss one or two and your patience and understanding of that here means a lot!)

[@mimihanson9249]

ur my comfort youtuber 🙏😫

[@allisonpaiges]

🥺

[@Pajama_Plants]

Same though 🌝

[@justinebanszky]

I'm so happy your channel blew up!! You deserve it. The content you put out, the vibes you give off, everything is just amazing!

[@camcam794]

Now you've hit 11k!!!! Congratulations!

[@annadiehm9768]

Missing you this week ali, I am supplementing my Sundays by watching some of your backlog. This short moment in your life is so precious! I see you had purchased Lonely castle in the mirror I think it’s so cool seeing you in this moment not knowing it will be one of your forever favorites. I hope all is well, I am glad that you are taking care of yourself ❤️

[@kanzahzinoz7279]

Omg the way that I lit up when this notification came!! I also saw the anthropocene reviewed in the thumbnail which is one of my 2021 favorites so all around very exciting

[@allisonpaiges]

oh that's wonderful to hear! so excited to read it.

[@lex9894]

Just found your channel a week ago and OBSESSED with your content, books AND EDITING. so underrated

[@totoLP100]

sending you lots of love on your migraine- healing journey, I've had them since I was twelve and I've had entire years where I'm fine and weeks where headaches don't even let me think. It's always surreal to see other people go through it and though of course it sucks cause I know how it feels, it helps to know non of us is alone in this confusion that is chronic pain. Hope all the tests come out fine! you got this! love your videos

Congrats on the 10k ❤️ you're amazing, I got suggested the uncarley video and stayed for your excelent content, I've binged almost 2 years of your videos in the last month 🤣

[@isabellehall9217]

I love when you use Sims 1 soundtrack in your videos 🥰 Congrats on 10k!!! 🥳🥳

[@francescakyanda9182]

the five stages of grief I went through once you put the scissors to your husband's head ohmigosh, very relieved at the result!

[@aliceinbookland3212]

No because seeing u make onigiri is crazy nostalgic and a bit sad because I've been away from my momma so i havent been able to eat japanese food. My mom used to make them and I loved them and shared them w my friends who loved them too. So then I used to wake up an hour earlier before school every once and a while and made like 14 of them to give to my friends :^)

[@rainuhface09]

CONGRATS ON 10k 🌷💘✨

[@rainuhface09]

Omg 11k 😭 so proud

[@hat_maker]

Omg i love your editing and energy you are a delight

[@meganpoth]

ALLY. i have been watching your youtube journey since one of your first channels, and i’m so incredibly proud of you for hitting 10k subs!! it’s so nice to see the girl whose first video i watched was a video of you cleaning out your locker with your friends, turn into the person you are today. i wish you, laurens, rumi, and albus, the best!!

[@erikabloom]

I'm impressed you are able to make so much time to read with all the editing going on! Get. it. girl. Also those rice balls looked AMAZING. What's the purple stuff?

[@allisonpaiges]

my friend michelle brought it over! it was lavender based rice seasoning? otherwise known as: magical sorcery

[@samwhatever9923]

You deserve 10k and more! you’re a KZbin OG and your vlogs are so well edited and so entertaining!! So happy you’re finally getting the recognition you deserve :)

[@michellerutten4412]

congratulations on 10K trut!

[@Torsee]

Cool summer cut!

[@mymessynotebook2207]

I’m so sorry that you’re still dealing with your migraines, I hope you get some answers soon! Also hope that rumi is all healed soon, he’s been such a trooper through all of this and can’t wait to see him free and running around again! Congrats on 10k (now 11k!!!) you deserve it so much, your videos are so calming and fun to watch and seeing you accomplish so much despite obstacles is so inspiring!!! Hope you have a good day/night and can’t wait to watch your next video❤️

[@isabel5224]

Watching your videos are always the biggest comfort! Thank you for still uploading when your so busy we so appreciate you 💓

[@Valerie-bg6gb]

Hi Ally. I used to watch your videos years ago, back in the foreverthefivekids days. I honestly haven't been on KZbin for several years, mostly because I've been in a rut. I started watching your new videos recently and have found so much comfort here. I love seeing all of your hard work paying off. I saw you posted about getting 10k and that's so wonderful! I'm so happy for you. Thank you for posting these videos, they really brighten my day and motivate me to tackle each day. You're the coolest.

[@princessjordynne]

congrats on 10k!!! well deserved :’)

[@emilywhalen8181]

girl your intro music gives me life

[@allisonpaiges]

paper mario 64! 💘

[@poseureeee5512]

i am so obsessed with these vlogs, and in this one your choice in bg music was particularly stellar my god

[@hexcait2760]

ally!!! i was just almost crying thinking about how i’ve been watching your videos since i was around 13 or 14 years old? and now i’m 22. i’ve literally grown up with you and that’s so wild. here’s to getting through adulthood! keep doing what you’re doing because you’re AMAZING ❤️

[@allisonpaiges]

:,) !!!!

[@singstar03]

ALLY! So happy for you that your channel is growing, been here since FTFK :D !!

[@edsebert]

Free Rumi!!!!! Congratz about the 10k, another 10k is coming i believe

[@wiemgodcha4985]

I suffer from migraines too and I know how they can take over you specially when you need yourself the most! Hope you get better soon! Drinking lots of water and having some fresh air helps me! Love your videos a lot, you made laugh so much this week cause I discovered your channel this week and needed to watch as many old videos as possible 😘

[@thescarediest]

OMG HIS HAAAAAIR :O

[@converse036]

this is random but have you ever done a tattoo tour video? id love to hear about all of yours!

[@allisonpaiges]

not yet! maybe someday soon

[@susanbiggart7027]

All 10k are deserved! You’re so cool and fun and I look forward to your content every week!

[@buttercupetc]

as a girl who also eats a bagel alone in my kitchen, literally everyday, i love your content (loving all the sims music & i did in fact lower my watch speed from 2x to 1x for this!!)

[@stephaniekasandra6439]

2:04 literally cryinggg at the audio

[@desfleuves]

that amount of editing is absolutely evident in the quality of ur videos!! (they are bringing me so much joy in renewed lockdown🤡) but omg being a migrainous gal myself... staring at a screen extra long for double the content... u r so brave... take care of yourself, and if u don't have the time for two vids a week u just don't! 💚💚💚

[@emmajones876]

here's ur commotion for the dress 👏🏼🤪👏🏼😍👏🏼🥳👏🏼🤩👏🏼

[@allisonpaiges]

i appreciate it!!!

[@justvynexa]

congrats on 10k!! I literally stumbled on your channel a day or so ago and have been watching all of your videos for 2021 and some 2020. this is so exciting!! really hope that this MRI will provide answers in regards to your migraines. I know the feelings. #FreeMyBoyRumi

[@clairecarlson5519]

you're over 11,000 subs now omg omg omg!! this is so wildly exciting

[@cc6789]

Ally I’ve watched you since I was in seventh grade. I’m now 24 and just got my first “big girl” job and it makes me so happy every time you upload. It’s been so fun growing up with you. 🥰❤️ much love to you and your family! Also, #FREERUMI !! 🗣

[@suprajasridh]

congrats on 11k!! and pre-congrats on 20k, coming soon!

[@sundancekat7656]

2:18 you pranked us soooo good!!! Ok somehow I skipped this video and am just now coming back to it. Which means i have been watching your other vids like "WHAT HAPPENED TO LAURENS' HAIR AND WHY IS NO ONE ADDRESSING IT?!" now I have answers haha thank you

[@Torsee]

Congratulations! Well deserved! Wonderful editing!

[@jouletep]

I also suffer from migraines - was actually having an ocular one while watching this. I hope you get answers and get them under control - they are no fun.

[@allisonpaiges]

they are the absolute worst! mine go in my eyes too. i hope you get some relief soon

[@crashh-course]

perfect way to return from a road trip!!! 🕺 im so happy u uploaded cuz now i can chill and watch this :D that trip rly exhausted me, whew chile😩 3:13 also i love cream cheese bagels

[@c0nstellate]

both of celeste ng books are so good, but i preferred little fires everywhere !!! both SO good tho, hope you love it ✨

[@libraslibros]

i LOVE everything about you and your videos 💜

[@Hillary429]

The stretches!!!!!! 😻 🐈‍⬛ 🐈 😻

[@paigeelyse2709]

So happy I found your channel! Absolutely lovely ◡̈

[@manvi768]

You're the sunshine of my day, darling ❤️ sending you so much love and hugs 🎉🎉

[@sierragray11]

oh my goodness when you read the Anthropocene reviewed listen to the audiobook John reads it!

[@nayavalverde1775]

the sims music 💖

[@julieannelovesbooks]

Omg if you’re anything like me you will love Celeste Ng and you will immediately feel the need to purchase Everything I Never Told You. I cried during both of her books. They were both amazing. You can never go wrong with Celeste Ng.

[@kagey7591]

Another reason to love Bo Burnham? He led me to you. My partner and I just finished reading "The Anthropocene Reviewed" aloud to each other, a chapter per night, and we both loved it. Congratulations on 11K subs!! ❤❤❤

[@allisonpaiges]

reading aloud to one another? that’s the cutest thing i’ve ever heard. 💛 thank you for your sweet comment!

[@hylianfairy8221]

I had to comment because the snail art was supreme. Beautiful work! 💕

[@LydLoves]

New subscriber here! You deserve so many more imo

[@Thequeenberyl]

I absolutely love your content!

[@jessicaveiga4777]

Just wanna let you know that I'm new here but already love your content, and it has helped me deal with the huge amount of anxiety and stress I've been feeling lately. Thank you for sharing.

[@jennadunn2338]

Let me speak to your manager!lmao Laurens. You did a great job ally!!absolutely enjoyed this!!

[@Sarah-qs8og]

Your videos inspire me more than anyone else’s THERE I SAID IT. Big ups to you for all the growth and 2 uploads a week (omg I couldn’t even handle 1!!!) Also just me saying if you need to slow the upload schedule, I think I can speak on behalf of the audience and say YOU CAN AND PLEASE DO BECAUSE WE LOVE U. 💕💕

[@MadilynnKlein]

Yay!!! So excited to watch this !!!

[@GabriellaAlodia]

lonely castle in the mirror!

[@AnneEdited]

LOL AT THE KAREN IMPRESSION. But you did a great job with the haircut. I wish you guys kept the asymmetrical bob for at least a day loll. Congratulations on hitting 10k on KZbin! You’ll be at 50k before you know it!!! I also preferred Everything I Never Told You over Little Fires Everywhere just because I was able to relate to it more. I read LFE first. It’s still a great read and I hope you’ll enjoy it.

[@owlznshiz]

Just found your channel, I love it! Hi from Brussels 🥰 Edit to add the second hand English bookshop “tulibres “ in ixelles in Brussels is really great if you’re in the area next time!

[@DinosaurRupert]

Love Little Fires Everywhere just as much as Everything I never told you!

[@allisonpaiges]

this is encouraging news!

[@laurenherweyer2659]

I prefer little fires everywhere! you can't go wrong though

[@martianaimee]

love watching your vlogs!!!!

[@GrimFemme]

Ally: "Are you ready??" Laurens (with uncertainty): "mmhmm"

[@samanthaimrie2918]

Oh no poor kitty!!

[@fizyknaut8108]

I actually picked up "How Do You Live" myself yesterday! I haven't seen many people talk about it. I'm also considering getting "Lonely Castle in the Mirror" after. I can't wait to watch you review them! (If you put them in one of your videos, that is.) Also congratulations on 11K!

[@allisonpaiges]

thank you & yeeeees! i also had never heard of, “how do you live” until i saw it at the book store! it seems so good. lemme know your feelings on it as well. it’ll definitely be in at least a future reading review ☺️

[@fizyknaut8108]

@@allisonpaiges Can't wait! I'll make it a goal to read it before you upload your video, and drop a comment then. I hope it's as good as I think it is!

[@starr6198]

You're videos are getting me through some boring summer studying right now. Great break-time content. You're just the fucking best :)

[@MarianaQuesada]

I love absolutely all your videos! But please don’t let the 2 videos a week stress you out, your health always comes first. We’ll still be here whenever you can upload another video.

[@anamirxnda]

you're literally SO COOL

[@allisonpaiges]

i’m flattered you think so!

[@mlleimanou]

I don't know if the person who gave you a list of Brussels-based bookstores also mentioned secondhand ones but Pêle Mêle Ixelles has a great selection of English-language books on the first floor! The one in Anneessens also has a decent selection but I prefer the former. There's also a tiny little used bookstore hidden in a street near Sablon, I forgot the name but I can check out the address for you if you'd like to check it out

[@ssymck]

Miss u

[@sierrareed11]

Pranked!! 😂😂😂😂

[@clairebear9344]

I have to say I really enjoyed Little Fires Everywhere, although I’ve not read anything else by Celeste Ng to compare it to. I really want to get the Anthropocene Reviewed book 😍. Just finished a realllly disappointing crime novel with pedophelia being used as a hacky and unconvincing plot point, but this morning I started my first Jonathan Franzen, which I’ve heard lots of good things about. I hope you get some answers from the MRI & other procedures. Sometimes the not knowing is the hardest part.

[@easlyngagon9452]

I will admit, I did fall for the prank…. Well done 👏👏👏

[@ethalinia]

How the hell did I only discover your channel now? You're the coolest person in Flanders (sorry-not-sorry @ my friends and boyfriend 😂).

[@tayter_chip]

do the different colored post-its in your books mean different things?

[@allisonpaiges]

yeah! and it depends on the book.

[@tayter_chip]

@@allisonpaiges oh wow! so cool!!

[@xcinziaaa]

Thoughts on books by Rainbow Rowell?

[@allisonpaiges]

never read them!

[@xcinziaaa]

@@allisonpaiges If you want to do some heart-lighted reading I would recommend ‘Landline’ or ‘Attachments’, I think you would enjoy them 🥰❤️

[@1995theodora]

Have you ever considered filming a Q&A video in order all your new subscribers to get to know you a little better? Greetings from Greece 🍉🌈 ☀️

[@nadiaboff]

7:48 is that a motherfucking brazilian song reference?? kidding. im from brazil and i love you channel. congrats about your 10k

[@allisonpaiges]

this is not the first time i’ve been told this does brazil use SIMS MUSIC FOR THEIR FOOTBALL GAMES

[@nadiaboff]

@@allisonpaiges ​ OMG PROBABLY but its 'samba' (or it looks a lot like) one of our most popular music genres here so its cute to hear it in different places c:

[@claudiajade624]

Ok so I have to Hard disagree. I think you make the right choice with Little Fires Everywhere. Both are beautifully written and made me think and feel the things but overall Everything I Never Told You just made me so mad and sad and angry and unhappy that I had to actively seek out uplifting books in order to recover. (in saying that I had paired it with this other tragic book called The Dry which was also excellent but devastating so that also probs contributed. And it was like...mid 2020 so...that also probs didnt help :P)