new year COZY RESET: work life balance

[@allisonpaiges]

What’s up punks, My heart is breaking typing this, but I am required to take a medical leave from my online work. You’ve seen my health deteriorate over the past few years but it’s finally reached a breaking point where I have no choice but to stop ignoring my body and doctors’ warnings. It is mandatory for me to go offline in order to rest and recover. I’m sorry if this comes as a shock to anyone. I have tried my best to be as open as I could about the state of my health, but I think I’ve even kept myself in the dark about how serious things were getting. I really just wanted to keep going. But my body does not care what I want to do anymore. She’s had enough and has been screaming for me to stop, for too long. And I finally need to listen. I have to practice what I preach: survival comes first. I want to extend the biggest thank you for all the love and support y’all have given to not only me, but also, to this space. There are not enough words, in any language on planet earth, to express how grateful I am for this cozy corner of the internet and what y’all have helped it become. So thank you. Thank you for clicking. Thank you for caring. And most of all, thank you so much for being nice. 🐌💛

[@jacquelinebon327]

I'm so glad you're taking the time you need, it'll just make for a happier and healthier reunion whenever you're able. Whether it's a month or a year from now, I can't wait to hear how you've been. All the best, I know you've made my life so much better through your videos and I'm glad you're taking the time to make your own much better through this break : )

[@finchwell]

Hey Ally. I popped into the comments and came across this. While I am so sad to hear that you have to take a break, I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone. I am also on medically mandated work leave currently and I know the stress and uncertainty that comes with that. I just wanted to try to reach out to tell you that you are heard and that you matter. I will be sure to watch old videos to fill the AllisonPaiges void. I hope you are able to take time for yourself and really and truly rest. You have brought me and countless others more joy than you can know. And even if you had not, you would still deserve rest and care. We are (gently, quietly, supportively) cheering for you and your well being.

[@thebookautistic]

im glad you are taking care of your health. surviving comes first. you make our days better and we love you !!

[@djunaskye6220]

Take care of yourself 💞

[@crunkxbella]

Your comfort while existing here on earth as Ally comes first. I am devastated to hear that you are in so much pain. All I can hope is that things turn around while you take this time. I know that brighter, careless, free, exhilarating days are ahead of you; it is fact. Sending you all of the positive energy within me.

[@rileyspizzo9080]

Anyone else miss Allison so much

[@alem7224]

Me

[@mariana-vw6jl]

i miss her so so muchhh :( as an autistic bookworm, she gave me so much comfort with her content. i hope she´s doing well

[@rj96141]

Same I hope that she’s been able to focus on herself. 🩷 Chronic pain/illnesses just suck and I’m glad she’s getting to prioritize herself.

[@AlexAnn210]

I’ve tried to find other booktubers to watch, but none give the same comforting and wholesome vybe like Ali😭 I hope she’s doing well🫶🏻

[@sarahallstrom6926]

Hope she's ok 🙏

[@Dinordinow]

We miss you, Ally! Hope you’re doing well ❤

[@gnarchar]

Hi! Been thinking of you! Really hope you’re doing well and know that all of us still adore you and care for you not just as some content to absorb but as a fellow human! ❤️❤️❤️

[@madelynford5362]

It's been 7 months now... definitely miss you! I remember looking forward to seeing the notification on my phone saying there was a new video. This is my 3rd rewatch of most of your videos and they never get old. Love and miss you! Hope you come back and feel better!!

[@meghansalm9304]

Watching this throughout the day and spreading it out to trick my brain into thinking it’s a 15 hour video 😎

[@allisonpaiges]

life hacks with meghan! ✨

[@alem7224]

Me too jajsjsj

[@congruencerespects-xcation]

I do this every time. Helps that it's published on a Monday for my timezone so it's nice during work breaks ❤

[@jvstingraves]

I miss the excitement of finding out you'd posted a new video every now and then, but above all I hope you're well and whether or not you post again, I hope your body is being nice to you and vice versa. I hope doctors are listening to you and I hope there is abundant joy in your life. I'm aware this is a sort of one-sided interaction, but based on the comments it's clear a lot of people care about you! Thanks for providing a cozy corner of the internet to flee to when things got pretty dark out there. You're important regardless of your productivity.

[@kaylam12346]

Just wanted to say how much I miss seeing your sweet lil face pop up on my KZbin but I also am so proud and happy that you are taking the time you need to get better and simply survive. Just like your vision board. I hope you are feeling better and I hope you'll feel great enough to come back to KZbin in just about any capacity because I know it's what so many of us look forward to the most. Still watching old videos on this little corner of the Internet in the meantime and sending you love and healing ❤

[@Nicolelynnn]

came to say the same, i think about her often :(

[@fashionmishap]

💙

[@manoeksbooknook]

It's so refreshing to see someone have "just surviving" as their intention and "goal" for the new year. As a fellow chronically ill person it can be quite hard sometimes seeing everyone make all these big new years resolutions and goals when all you've been doing is focusing on surviving for years and years. So for all of us chronically ill folk : 2024 is for surviving and celebrating the mundanity!!!!

[@taylahslibrary]

rewatching your old videos because you are and always will be my favourite comfort youtuber! I'm staying subscribed too in hopes that one day you pop up in my subs box, but if that never happens I will continue to support you and happily rewatch these old vlogs. hope you're doing well miss ally

[@mosgroen]

Hey Ally, I know its really hard to show us random people that things aren't perfect. But for me it is really special to see someone go through much of the same things and still be positive. Your art is amazing. And thank you so much for giving us little glimpses of you disability so I a disabled young folk felt less lonely. Also shoutout to leena norms who recommended you two years ago. much love

[@ssymck]

That's why I came here, too 😊

[@torionpaper]

“Pain is temporary, sexy is forever” Okay but THIS needs to be tattooed on my body 😂

[@queenvreads]

Maybe a t-shirt too!

[@paula22701]

oh pleeeeeease 🙏🙏@@queenvreads

[@pascaleciccarelli9791]

Hiii ❤ just checking in and sending you much love. I hope you’re doing okay and taking care of yourself. We love you, support you and care about you. Much love from a fellow neurodivergent gal oxox

[@MargauxSauvage]

hope you're doing ok 💕🌻

[@jesekreanne]

Came back to this video because we miss you! Wishing you all the best/all the rest. Take your time, but know we're rooting for you!

[@Starburst2005]

I started sobbing I haven’t watched Allison in almost a year and the last video I watched was with my grandpa and he passed the next day 😢 Allison thank you for your videos!

[@katiegraceiris]

I cannot articulate the amount of cosy comfort and joy your videos bring me. You always make me feel better through university stress, and I really appreciate that! I do repeat "if you're reading you're winning" to myself when I feel bad about not being able to concentrate on many books in a month. Thank you for everything 💕🌻

[@baeticat]

Omg the stardew valley overwhelm when you just start playing - relatable. It took me several farms and hours to get going and to not get stressed tf out. 😢

[@jessicacamacho92]

I come back to this video every now and then. Hope your health is in a better place now and that you are enjoying some rest, healing, and lots of cat cuddles! ❤️‍🩹✨ Miss you and wish you the best!

[@kingtoph86]

You know it’s a good day when Allie uploads ☺️

[@catreadsabunch]

Thinking of you today and hoping you are feeling better. Sure I miss your videos with sick editing and killer references but above all I wish you health and wellness. 💕

[@quinnperez184]

Miss you Ally, I hope your health is getting better and u r enjoying what you're reading! I still come to these videos when I need some company and encouragement to keep going so I really hope you know you are still actively helping people be their best even while taking the time you need!! 🖤

[@ACupofNicole]

ok watching you play just dance reminded me to do it too for my body and for my silly mental health RASPUTIN IS MY FAVE OMFG

[@macknificent1146]

Just thought of you today so I figured I'd tell you, you still have people who care about you rooting for you even if you're not making content! Keep taking care of yourself, health is the long game💪🏻We'll still be here❤

[@macknificent1146]

Also if you want a book rec (lol) the one which taught me how to rest on a practical every day level is The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, it has spiritual tones but is very scientific and the principles apply easily to secular life as well (plus the spiritual perspective is rather interesting if you ask me)

[@umetninaa]

hi ally i hope your health is treating you well!! thinking of you and your cats!

[@alisha967]

needed my cozy corner time - I hope you’re doing well, sending love and prayers 🫶🏽

[@alyssamae1468]

We miss you, but I know you’re taking care of yourself, I hope all is well💟

[@amanduhreads]

aw duuude, 3 minutes in and already so happy. hope you didn’t feel pressured by being asked to make the recap, 2023 was a horrendous year for me as well, so I completely get it. here’s to 2024, sending you all the good things for this year ✨✨✨

[@cassieh2236]

the stardew valley wiki is a lifesaver!! over the course of me playing the game i always had at least 5 tabs so i knew peoples schedules and stuff like that

[@ACupofNicole]

you help me fight my sunday scaries SO MUCH thank you for your videos ally

[@andrearentel]

miss your videos! thinking of you 🫶 hope you’re well

[@marysword3735]

As a fellow late-diagnosed & book obsessed female autistic, I absolutely love the vibe of your videos and you have quickly become my favourite person on KZbin. Thank you for your videos, they always bring me a smile!

[@breakdownmywall7413]

I second this. ❤

[@francescakyanda9182]

Third! Big time!

[@crunkxbella]

Sending you love and hope you're doing alright Ally ❤

[@jessicarussell3918]

Dear Alli, I just wanted to pop on here and say I miss you super big time as Autumn starts to think about rolling around. I hope you’re eating beautiful food, and finding health answers, and resting as much as you need to, but I also want you to know I miss you the most. My husband always knew I would take over the TV to watch your Sunday videos. Sending you all the best and greatest and coziest things. 🫶🏻 (PS I downloaded just dance because of you, and I hope every once in a while, we’re dancing at the same time❤️)

[@erinb6276]

Missing your videos and hope you are doing well 💜

[@Valeria-po3wq]

yesterday was a rough day for the girlies with GAD (the girlies is me) so this video is so needed and appreciated. thanks for always being here for me even when you have no idea of how frikin much you help me

[@Valeria-po3wq]

OMG CONGRATS FOR 50K YOU ARE THE GOAT

[@sierrareed11]

“Did you enjoy your time here” YES yesyesyesyes always haha ❤

[@twoghostsinacornfeild]

with all of the pressure around to completely reinvent yourself and be overwhelmingly positive about the year past it’s really lovely to see someone I look up to being realistic about their growth and goals for the year to come. 2023 was the year I was diagnosed with depression and honestly with all the recap videos it’s easy to feel like I failed a bit. I can imagine that having all these eyes on you through YT could be overwhelming, but tysm Ally for your videos, they have really inspired me this year to both push myself where I can but also allow myself to rest, good luck for 2024

[@djunaskye6220]

Sometimes you say little things that I relate to SO MUCH and it's really affirming. Someone understands how I feel and what I'm going through!! 💕

[@unluckylibrary4866]

We miss you 'round these parts! Hope you're doing well and taking care of yourself! ❤

[@awildernessofbooks]

Still coming back for comfort. Still praying and hoping 🙌🏼🙏🏼

[@lxxy05]

revisiting my favorite corner of the internet, i hope you are doing well ally! sending you the best of vibes ☀️

[@alyssadawn3]

I was near tears when you named your cat Howie 😢❤

[@maryboucher9699]

Miss you!❤

[@ChemicalPenguinn]

Ally knows how to make our Sundays better!

[@kaytee6863]

Hi Allison I am sending you the biggest virtual hug ever and really hope that whatever you are going through will turn in your favor! (Missing you and your videos. but in a very stress-free and non pushy way!)

[@arthurkellermann7492]

9:32 it´s so cool as a brazilian seeing people from outside of brazil reading brazilian books

[@anne-laure6341]

I don't want to make you feel guilty but I just wanted to say that we miss you Alli ❤ I hope that you could find ways to feel better and maybe recover, take care ❤

[@safkempers9367]

I was also wondering when you were going to react to the yearly video, good job on accommodating yourself by not making an entire video about it!! Hope this year is kind to you 💕

[@xwallyallyx]

Thank you for the just dance recommendation in an earlier vlog. It has changed my life 💜💜

[@juliaraine725]

I always put your videos on when I'm doing my chores, I've been watching your content since i was 13 or 14 i think, since forever the five kids at least. I'm 27 now,its nice to have a friend to listen to while doing my silly little tasks. 😊

[@thejoysofhoardingbooks]

You have been on my mind recently. I hope you are doing well. Even though I miss your content, and am not the only one. I am glad you are doing what is good for you!

[@lizardlady69]

Obsessed with your bird sweatshirt! It’s giving 90s mom chic

[@VeraFran]

After a sucky night, it's so good to spend some time with you, Allie! Clarice Lispector was born in Ukraine but grew up here in Brazil and her nationality was Brazilian.

[@gabrielamata1185]

I hope you are doing amazing Ally!!!!!

[@SaraRose_cozy]

Dancing to Just Dance with hair down is maaaad crazy to me. HOW?!? You look great! I would just sweat and it would stick to my neck and I would go insane.

[@JustSageIt]

AHHH!!! The tulip rubber sound made me almost throw my phone at the window. 😭 adding that to my sensory sound no-no’s.

[@ChloeTheePayne]

this is amazing to start with just a bit of 2023 reaction vibe without feeling obligated to make an entire new year reflection video, I FEEL THAT ENERGY, SAME HERE, CANNOT HANDLE DWELLING ON 2023 RIGHT NOW NOPE NO THANK YOU 🙃 gotta say- the fact that you still use imovie is honestly inspiring to a wee youtube hobbyist like me, cuz it’s incredible to see that such high quality videos can be created using just this basic program that a lot of us have access to! 3:23 “half enraged/half proud” is the perfect way to summarize all of my academic/professional/extracurricular endeavors, so i totally understand wanting to keep that part of your life a bit more private, hell yeah it's just for you. and congrats on all the subs! as the number has been growing the last few months, it always made me think of the vision board video in early 2023 when past ally said something like “youtube goals, i wrote in very tiny letters the goal of 50k, wow dream big” 🎵🎶 HEY NOW, HEY NOW, THIS IS WHAT DREEEEEAMS ARE MADE OF!!! 🎵🎶 now here’s to surviving 2024, that’s all we gotta do, that’s the goal, whoot 🐌

[@tayter_chip]

Saved this video until this morning so I could start my monday off right by watching Ally while on my morning walk

[@catshugging]

i really cant believe i've been watching your work for 15 full years

[@AdventuresInPages]

Ahhh a new video from Allie is the best way to start the week 😊

[@ArinHoney]

Oh man, Delilah Green is one of my absolute favorites-I hope you enjoy it!

[@gabrielle5715]

I hope you're doing well Ally! your videos bring me so much comfort, I watch them all the time. I wish you all the best!

[@MissRagnarok]

Pacca Dance & Rasputin will be the death of me!! Played them back to back in a playlist and I felt like my arms were going to fall off. Just Dance makes me so happy though after I finish playing. I'm with you for 2024 though. This year I am just going to take it easy, relax and enjoy the things that I love.

[@alex-e5c7i]

I recently had finals but had to miss most of them because of my chronic ilness, I'm still not feeling any better but have to go to make up exams tomorrow. I was feeling very stressed and overwhelmed when you uploaded the video. Watching this was like a breath of fresh air and allowed me to just tune out everything for a bit and let my mind and body be calm. Truly grateful for you, sending lots of love ❤

[@paris-tuatea]

i lost like 3 weeks of my life to stardew when i first started!! it took a while to get into the groove and understand all the mechanics but oh boy once i got there it was so fun. i'm glad you're having fun with it!!

[@meekelareads]

oh my gosh THAT BIRD JUMPER 😍

[@meekelareads]

very glad that you are loving stardew valley - rest is productive 😊

[@alliereadstoomuch]

Omg, I also aim to be the sleepy-time bear. I love it here.

[@kayley]

just so u know, your videos are some of the only ones that make me miss making videos

[@ACupofNicole]

OMG I LOVE THAT YOU STARTED PLAYING STARDEW VALLEY HOPE YOU LOOOVE IT

[@TheBibiort]

Clarice moved to Brazil when she was very little, was naturalized and considered herself to be a brazilian ❤ If you want to giver her another try, I recomend "hour of the star" and the short story collection "family ties". Also, I can't explain my excitement every sunday when I see you uploaded, so happy 😭😍

[@ellenthompson3157]

miss you Ally, i hope you're doing well❤ your videos are so cozy and comforting, i turn to them when i'm feeling grumpy and they always make me feel better. i always wear my "There's No Rush" snail sweater and get compliments on it, i tell people it was designed by my favorite booktuber🐌

[@frierenstardew]

Hey, queen. I hope you are at a better time in your life now than you were 7 months ago, and if you're not, that's okay too. even though this may not do much, I hope you find some semblance of solace in the fact that there are thousands of us supporting and loving you from a million miles away , who wish nothing but the best in this world for you ❤️

[@PippityBop]

The Shane clip - I’m WHEEZING. Your videos are pure joy

[@carolinejm6581]

LOVE! Sad it already ended, because this is the vibe: 😌

[@wirtintotheunknown]

i would love to see a jellycat tour, they really suit your space!

[@acidicfishbowl]

Gotta be honest, I feel like my outlook on life and reading has changed after being a part of this small, happy space of the world. Just recently joined probably like halfway through 2023??? But I still see and feel an improvement in myself, and how I view the world. It is absolutely lovely. Congrats on 50k!!! I am so so glad to be a part of it, and I too look forward to just surviving this year now that I have a new favorite comfort KZbinr to binge weekly.

[@gre_ni]

Third commenter here aaa!! Girlie your last year review video somehow genuinely changed my life (because you were so kind and accommodating and introduced to me what autism can look like), so I was also secretly hoping for another year recap 😅 but it makes so much sense that not every year you can do an in depth reflection of your personal life for randos on the internet... I know I couldn't haha. However, glad that you do what you do, happy to hear a little about how goals can look very human and realistic too❤

[@jackinthestacks]

My mom and I SCREAMED at the screen when you held up Shark Heart. It was one of our favorite reads of 2023 🎉😊❤

[@allisonpaiges]

hi jacks mom!! 👋

[@Terragiggles]

I'm STOKED for you starting Stardew Valley! I'm in a HUGE Stardew phase right now and I'm so excited - I'm finally doing all the stuff that comes after completing the bundles for the first time.

[@Kaylaress]

Hi Ally, chronically ill girly currently going through a new undiagnosed illness that has caused me to be out of work for 3 months- your videos being me so much comfort and joy🤍🤍🤍🤍😊

[@Joe-1369]

I hope that you are taking care of yourself❤❤ it's so kind of you to share these snippets of you're life. Youre life always teaches me lessons, sending so much love❤❤❤

[@alilbitmads]

the fact that you use imovie and have such excellent quality videos is both a motivator and embarrassing for someone who’s also been putting off learning a new system.

[@KateT847]

Tress of the Emerald sea was my first Brandon Sanderson too, and I really liked it! It reminded me of the Tiffany Aching books. I also just read Sanderson’s The Frugal Wizard’s Handbook to Medieval Europe, and really liked the 80’s style illustrations and textbook bits.

[@jekamusika]

thought of you today so i came back to watch this. i hope you're doing well, ally! we miss you out here but take all the time you need. for the meantime, i'll keep on rewatching your old videos and hope that you're being kind to your body and mind!

[@mintgirl910]

Deliah Green helped get me back into reading after like a decade away, so big fan! Reading the third one now. Stardew Valley is SO FUN!

[@nataliiagrytsenko1998]

Loved your vision board!!

[@PressPlayChey]

Haven’t commented in a while.. Firstly, congrats on 50K!! I’ve only been here for a little over a year (spring:summer of 2023?) but it’s such a lovely place to be and I’m so proud to watch it grow! 2nd: I’ve been debating playing Stardew all day and this is my sign. 3rd: Delilah green was my 2nd read of 2023 and I loved it. It was my introduction to modern romance books (I was scared before!) and kickstarted a fun time for me. Was also a big jump into my self acceptance that I also like girls and there’s nothing to be ashamed of ❤ Here’s to the new year, Ally! All the best, always 🖤🌻

[@baratadefogo7744]

Clarice is the ultimate crazy woman book, not necessarily the story BUT her. I’m from Brasil soooo i live for her but she’s crazy. Most of my friends find really hard to read her books cause the time line most of the time is crazy and her books are pretty much flux conciseness ahhaha

[@s.ophiejohn]

i am so so happy to hear about the success of the migraine shots! having an ounce of predictability changes the game and i'm so happy that you've found some. hope you like delilah green, even though it looks thick you will fly through it, and for me the characters all felt fleshed out and whole outside of their relationships, so i hope you find that too. plus, there are 2 more books about the other characters if you like that one! also glad to see your stardew start, a friend got me into it a few months ago and i've been GRINDING in that game for the last few weeks. thanks for another video, this week i am watching it from bed getting through my first experience with covid

[@user-qu8zs7vs1x]

I'm so looking forward to the "my viewers' favourite books" video and the valentine's day one! Sunburn is at the top 3 of my TBR so I'm really curious to hear what you think of it!

[@rileyspizzo9080]

Your videos are so comforting and bring me so much joy. AND your editing skills... top tier

[@giantsentences]

using this for my sunday planning for the week ahead, no better company

[@TeaRekks]

I really miss you and your videos. I hope you're doing well and that life is kind to you. I wish you all the best

[@booksrdumb3687]

I am also someone who was hoping you’d do your yearly review video! I too had one of the worst years of my life so I highly relate to the not wanting to remember nor reflect on it. I have been watching since 2020 and you have really inspired me and helped me be a better person all around. I was wondering what your high points of 2023 were? (That was always my fave part of those videos) My highs were •Getting my first full time job in my field! •Getting a kitty kat •Getting my nose pierced, something I’d been dying to do for forever but was too nervous •Starting my first ever D&D campaign with friends

[@sebsy6429]

Happy Sunday Punks!!!

[@agarmitzi8770]

This was such an uplifting video, I hadn't realized how much I had missed your vlogs but God, do they make my days better. I feel kinda understood and seen in your very human struggle, because I have those too. Thank you, and I hope 2024 is a good year for both of us :)

[@SerotoninMoonbeams]

Sending you cosmic healing energy. You are missed, thought of and cherished . Sending Much love from California 🍄xoxo

[@sarajordan2155]

Missing you and your videos a little extra today, Ally. I hope you are doing well and taking care of yourself

[@sleepyJohannwantstoread]

thank god for Alli. I feel so much comfort and gentleness from your vidéo. I will read Remarquably bright créature in february, I'm sending lots of love. have a lovely night