omg my wildest dream came true

[@KarenPuzzles]

A quick video because I wanted to share all of this behind the scenes footage 😊 Stay tuned because in the next one, I’m trying ALL of the individual puzzles from Nationals and Worlds and comparing my times. That’ll be up this week or next week, depending on when the last puzzle comes in the mail!

[@tanmay_misra4]

congratulations karen

[@-JackER]

" a quick video" 20 minutes long 😂😂

[@toaojjc]

Just curious if storting more thouroughly at the start dod improve your time if you weren't stopping for a shoot

[@blkrainbow1075]

If I'm this proud of you I can't imagine how proud you are of yourself and your parents must just be bursting! Congratulations! 🎉 PS. The story about your your senior picture was so touching! So glad you have this memory. You'll never forget it! 🎉

[@thomashenden71]

I think it is time someone starts to shoot behind the scenes behind the scenes footage of all you KZbin creators… 😅 And you are almost there by being filmed / interviewed by a newspaper while 'Behind the scenes ' footage is filmed of that… 😂

[@robert8192]

You are like the ambassador of puzzling here in America. I am not even amazed that The NY Times has you in there. You have been cheering me up for 3 years now, and I love your attitude, your style, and your realistic love for puzzling. It is wonderful to watch. Thank you .

[@BoveeTV]

My dad sent me that article, not knowing I watch you but just knowing I love puzzles and I was shocked to see you in there

[@kimberlywebb2218]

What a beautiful, full circle moment of the viewfinder picture. Congratulations Karen! 🎉 You deserve every bit of this.

[@Kagedtiger]

"I do the Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday crosswords because the others are too hard." XD I have never felt more in tune with Karen. Same, Karen. Same.

[@nancymandle5215]

CONGRATULATIONS, Karen!!!!! I have been following your channel for years, and it is delightful to see all your hard work, research, hunting down rare puzzles, etc. be recognized - you have done so much to put puzzling “on the map” and i love being able to say, “oh, yes i knew karen way back, before she was FAMOUS”.

[@icturner23]

Surely another big reason to choose that jigsaw for the New York Times was that it is… of New York?!?

[@camipco]

If there's one thing New Yorkers like, it's New York.

[@maisonneuve]

Literally thought that would be THE reason. Haha

[@Iggystar71]

Ok, I immediately thought thought you’d found the Little Boy Blue puzzle, but this is much better.😂😂😂

[@KarenPuzzles]

lol ok change the title to my SECOND wildest dream

[@rebeccawicks5111]

This was my first thought too 😅

[@MissDarlaDeville]

So sweet that you know this

[@RandomGirl.RandamuOn-nanoko]

Literally exactly what I thought. VL

[@KittyxKult]

We had the same thought

[@SuspenduAuGaffa]

Aw, congrats! Sometimes, good things happen to good people. And it's lovely when they do. 🙂

[@moonflower1616]

This is honestly such an awesome example of how following your passions can bring such great opportunities. I love this for you! How cool! 😊

[@pauline-glitterbugcrafts]

Congratulations, you deserve this. Thank you for getting me into puzzles. I was just surfing on KZbin one day when one of your videos popped up, and 60 puzzles later, I'm hooked. You have inspired so many people, and now you get to reach them in a different way.

[@kayalexi]

I saw this!!! I’m so extremely happy for you!! This is so amazing and a huge milestone! I’m so proud and happy for you! 💖💖💖💖

[@wowzieee]

Congratulations young lady. You brought alot of attention to puzzling and your enthusiasm and energy is what keeps your channel growing. Keep inspiring Karen.

[@EffMTee]

Speed puzzling should be at the LA28 olympics

[@KarenPuzzles]

Agreed!

[@giulik.5829]

Thank you so much for sharing the gift link Karen! I enjoyed getting a chance to read the article 😊

[@mitsim]

Well, that's just totally cool! Congrats! What a fun validation of the enjoyment you give to others when sharing your passion. Puzzle on, Karen!

[@MissDarlaDeville]

I don’t even like puzzles but I love your channel and watching you do puzzles.

[@Alex_Off-Beat]

Congratulations Karen! So happy for you!

[@genevievewoods-abbe8217]

Congratulations!!! You are such an inspiration to new puzzlers everywhere. I repeatedly watch all of your speed puzzling videos and I am happy to see that speed puzzling is getting more recognition. I hope you keep following your passions and recognize your amazing achievements. I am so happy for you!

[@icturner23]

Congrats Karen! I’ve not been featured in a newspaper except my local one but I have been quoted in the Guardian by George Monbiot and even that was a thrill for me in the same way as the Guardian has been the highest-regarded newspaper all my life.

[@rubyfoxall1656]

congrats! i do speed crossword-solving and have really admired your channel and speed puzzling, so happy to see this article (and so well-deserved)

[@elliotelliott901]

This…..is EVERYTHING. Congratulations Karen! ❤️🌞🙏

[@grandmasmagic3858]

congratulations Karen for fulfilling a lifelong goal of getting into the New York Times..it's a great feeling when lifetime goals are achieved..lots of love from Australia..

[@LJG7654]

So happy for you to achieve this! You've worked very hard to get here. Congrats!

[@wwjd1964]

Im so glad you got this honor. I been watching your youtube chanel for a few years or so. I watch to relax. Congrats 🎉 🤗

[@MommyDontSeeMe]

You're so honestly thrilled - and rightfully so - that I smiled all the way through this. So wonderful!

[@janrankin2457]

I hope you get my comment. I became a subscriber around October 30, 2024. Now to come across this video regarding you in the New York Times, is an accomplishment of its own. How wonderful for this to happen for you. I am so proud of you like you are family. WOW, putting together a puzzle less than an hour is so amazing. God bless you, have a wonderful day.

[@AprilKeez]

Amazing!!! Congratulations, Karen! 💜

[@MeKnownAsI]

I smiled watching this entire video. So excited for you, what a wonderful dream come true!

[@PalemoonTwilight]

Wow!! What wonderful news! You are awesome and deserve the attention! Way to go! Congratulations! Thank you for sharing the news with us. 🎉

[@ajbee1065]

That is so awesome! After watching your videos, I just had to try a Springbok puzzle and have done 2 now. As soon as I get my table cleaned off, I’m going to get another puzzle out. What’s exciting is that I have one of those tiny piece puzzles that I almost need tweezers for.

[@DeaconGene01]

Your happiness and joy is so contagious! Congrats!

[@kplante7881]

Wow! Congratulations. So well deserved. Thanks for sharing…!

[@caterinaml]

I am so happy for you! It is a beautiful and deserving achievement in your life. Congratulations and I can't wait to share this with my friends! 💕💕💕🌸💕💕💕

[@arturogonzalez1274]

I'm sure that the people who print the puzzle can make the article page also, they take it from the PDF and it is a recent issue, very accesible.

[@rickypope8076]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! YOU SO DESERVE THIS!! All your fans just love you!!! You are exceptional!!! ❤❤❤

[@ruthlef]

I am CRYING for you. :) How amazing is this? Congrats!

[@juliestewart3244]

Congrats on this awesome milestone. Well deserved.

[@rachelynerickson2074]

what an honour! how exciting! congratulations! i'm so happy for you!

[@Marlene7388]

Excellent Karen!! Congrats on that milestone and your wildest dream coming true! That is fabulous!🥳🥳🥳

[@lesleyrobertson2152]

You really are a gem. So lovely to how happy this makes you, and how meaningful it is for you and your family.

[@soonness]

Huge congratulations, Karen! We are so lucky to have you in the puzzle community. Looking forward to the World's this year!

[@teybrady]

Congratulations! You are such a sweetheart and your passion shows. I always enjoy your videos. You are a fantastic ambassador for puzzling!

[@sofiatretton]

I'm so happy for you! You are such an inspiration when it comes to puzzling!

[@pennymikk]

Watching your channel grow and you do so many new experiences has truly been inspiring!!! sending lots of love

[@TheodoreChristen]

I've been puzzling for 13 years and just last week I discovered you on KZbin after reading about you in that same NY Times article. I thought I loved puzzling but watching you and your love for puzzles, I am just blown away. You bring the social aspect into puzzling that I could never do. Your talents encompass a lot more than puzzling, the video, the presenting, your wonderful energy, all shine brightly. Thank you for doing what you do. Inviting people to discover the joy of puzzling, you do a very great service for all.

[@lyllies1130]

It is so delightful to watch another person being incandescently happy. CONGRATULATIONS Karen.

[@selahr.]

Congrats! That’s such a great honor! You have been a wonderful ambassador for the puzzling world and it’s neat to have that celebrated in such a unique way. Keep up the great work.

[@lisablatt7287]

I love when great things happen to great people! Congratulations

[@nc8770]

Congrats, Karen!! So happy for you!!! How exciting that had to be!

[@sonjaz9958]

Congratulations! You're the reason I got back into puzzling. Love watching your videos and all the work you put into editing them!

[@RachelAnn]

This is so special to see! I'm so proud of you and glad you made this video to celebrate! Watching your channel grow and seeing how excited you are has been such a joy.

[@thecasualpuzzler]

Congratulations Karen!!! The article was so fun to read especially since I'm getting to go to worlds too. What an incredible moment for you!!

[@KarenPuzzles]

I'll see you there!

[@artokilponen6989]

Congratulations :) I usually select my puzzles that I do based on what I see in KZbin and today I received - a used one but still - inspired by you, the Ravensburger Astrology 9000 :) It will be another month or so with this current Clementoni Disney Orchestra, but probably in early October I'll start doing the Astrology. And I can guarantee that without your videos I wouldn't have got that one.

[@markfain7128]

I was in such a bad mood 30 minutes ago. After watching this video your excitement about this and just your over all enthusiasm you always show made me so happy for you that whatever little stuff caused my bad mood just went away. Thanks for that and congratulations.

[@rishibeauty8889]

Congrats!! That is super cool!! You. are the reason I got into puzzles.

[@Ken-t8k]

Congratulations! You earned this.

[@jrdmgl6190]

youre so humble and its so endearing.. girl you deserve all of this

[@WeezieLou]

Holy cow! What an accomplishment! It was a great article, too. Congratulations!

[@smilegigles1]

I'm so excited for you!! Congratulations on this amazing acheivement!!

[@TheBetterGamer]

Congratulations!!! I can't believe how amazing it feels to see YOUR OWN SELF on the OFFICIAL NYT!!!

[@debora4446]

Thnx for putting up the free news paper artikel to read! I loved reading it, and i wish you all the best in spain in septembre!

[@lucycruz-vp3fw]

I'm very happy for you. Congrats on this milestone in your career. I also wish you the best of luck in Worlds.

[@se7en_0707]

I've been following you since your Illustrator days, through HGTV and your DIY projects, and then you took a break. You moved to Facebook, and now you’re back on KZbin with puzzles! 😆 So happy to see you didn’t give up.

[@yugiohfreakforever]

That is the coolest thing ever especially knowing you’re the one who got me back to puzzling. Well deserved. 🥳😁💙 we are proud of you!!

[@Carris-Chaos]

Congratulations!!!! That is a heck of an achievement!

[@Nick74Travels]

Congrats from the UK Karen.. Your positivity, humour and enthusiasm is infectious.. You and the community deserve the recognition!!!

[@ZoeyRedbird]

OMG Congrajulations! That's such a lovely accomplishment!

[@kaylynanderson2187]

Congratulations Karen!! I'm so happy for you; what a nice honor! Congratulations, too, to your parents.

[@bobair2]

I like this video,Karen your upbeat way of being brings a smile to my face and in this day in age we all need something that is positive and you bring that to the fore! Keep on Puzzling!

[@jeannietrapnell2226]

Congratulations! What a wonderful goal you have achieved! So happy for you!

[@Helo-ty6fv]

Dear Karen, I feel it's a big win not only for you but for all of us. It was just a hobby for me, and seeing on KZbin people sharing contest just gave another dimension. Sincerely if you were not on KZbin I don't think I would think as often to pick my puzzle you really keep things alive. You deserve it and at the same time it's a big win for all us puzzlers

[@palatina6626]

Your family must be so proud of you! Congratulation.

[@brigittefranz4889]

Dear Karen, Congrats to you. This is really, really, really special and extraordinary. My warmest greetings to you from Germany

[@thesilverpen]

Oh wow!! So happy for you!!! You earned your place in puzzling history, well done!!!

[@mariannerady1137]

You're a star! Have been for a long time for all of us, now even more people know about you

[@Mol0c]

I'm SOOOOO happy for you Karen!!! We can see you are very excited!! We love you and all you do!! Love from Argentina!

[@Rlduncan1]

CONGRATULATIONS Karen!!!❤️❤️🧩🧩🧩🧩🧩. You were definitely an inspiration for me to get back into puzzling again, especially during the Covid pandemic!! I stopped puzzling at 11 years old (a trillion years ago)🤣🤣🤣🤣. Now I’m never going to stop doing puzzles ever again. Keep up the good work and fun!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Puzzling is our Happy Place!!

[@DuluthTW]

I'm definitely going to my local library to find that copy of the NYT to read the article and see the whole article in all of its glory. Thanks for sharing!

[@inge6280]

That’s wonderful! Looked up the article, very nice!

[@jmg999]

What a neat experience. You totally deserved it. Congratulations!

[@melissawingfield8666]

Congratulations! That is a big accomplishment! 👏👏👏

[@paulaseiple336]

Thanks for making the whole article available.

[@KathysQuiltsandStitching]

Congratulations! Very exciting! I hadn't ever heard of speed puzzling before I happened on your channel and now I love watching your videos and learning more about it!

[@TheValeriRad]

SOOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! You GO GIRL!!!

[@tabbycat4606]

Congrats Karen. So amazing when dreams come true ❤🎉

[@kioshekat7931]

this is absolutely amazing!! congratulations 🎉 ❤ your videos introduced me to seed puzzling and reignited my love for puzzles. and now even more people will learn about it too!

[@EffMTee]

YAY, you are incredible and inspire so many of us!

[@SofSof.]

I'm so excited for you! So cool to be recognised by the newspaper :D

[@miriamsinclair1655]

Super, il y aura probablement un beau cadre contenant l'article accroché au mur par la suite. BRAVO ! 🎉🎉

[@ihearthim13]

Wow, so happy for you Karen! Also, you made me laugh when you mentioned getting the puzzle version of the article coz your hands are in it 😂 I love your humor and your videos. Great work!

[@SarahRenaeClark]

What an amazing thing to have achieved! Congrats and well done on everything you’ve built with this channel! ❤

[@allisonroth]

Your article was published in the physical New York Times the day before my 30th birthday! I am so heart-warmed by your achievement, Karen! Thank you for sharing this moment with us

[@rudelchw]

Dear Karen, you totally deserve this recognition and I'm so happy for you ... wish you all the best.

[@janetsmith5172]

Congratulations Karen. Well done. Great coverage for the competition

[@Helo-ty6fv]

Congrats!! I hope it will show you the importance you have as a speaker. Your enjoyment really motivates me and lots of people, you share joy and dedication. It's really really enjoyable, and I find this part of KZbin really lovely and heartwarming

[@andyv2209]

yaaaay c: i just found you channel, its so nice, so happy for you ^-^

[@rin-eri]

Hello Karen! I love the video. So I’m going to leave a nice long comment to boost your video for the KZbin algorithm gods! I know it’s hard as a content creator to get the videos you worked so hard on to get going with the algorithm. So hopefully this comment gets it on its way. I used to leave really short comments just saying “hi” or “

[@iamraynbow]

Congratulations Karen! So happy for you 🥹

[@bewilderedbunnny]

congratulations Karen! i'm so happy for you and the picture looks great!!