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[@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! 🎉

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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”.

[@SuspenduAuGaffa]

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

[@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.

[@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! 😊

[@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! 💖💖💖💖

[@giulik.5829]

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

[@EffMTee]

Speed puzzling should be at the LA28 olympics

[@KarenPuzzles]

Agreed!

[@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.

[@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.

[@Alex_Off-Beat]

Congratulations Karen! So happy for you!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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..

[@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.

[@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.

[@LJG7654]

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

[@rudelchw]

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

[@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!

[@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! ❤️🌞🙏

[@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!

[@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!!

[@jwolfe01234]

I'm just imagining how it went on the day, with Karen recording video of the NYT photographer recording video of Karen doing a puzzle. Crazy.

[@SarahRenaeClark]

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

[@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! 💕💕💕🌸💕💕💕

[@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.

[@soonness]

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

[@Ken-t8k]

Congratulations! You earned this.

[@PalemoonTwilight]

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

[@rachelynerickson2074]

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

[@sofiatretton]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@Zoe_LaRynn]

This is so exciting! Congratulations, Karen 🥹❤️

[@tabbycat4606]

Congrats Karen. So amazing when dreams come true ❤🎉

[@juliestewart3244]

Congrats on this awesome milestone. Well deserved.

[@Marlene7388]

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

[@seen-kn4wo]

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.

[@rickypope8076]

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

[@lisablatt7287]

I love when great things happen to great people! Congratulations

[@jmg999]

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

[@paulaseiple336]

Thanks for making the whole article available.

[@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

[@TheBetterGamer]

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

[@Gotteskind17]

I'm so happy for you ! Congratulations,form Brazil .🌻🇧🇷

[@Subscriberfromwayback]

Wow! Well done! I'm still so amazed you have your OWN puzzles 😮🎉😂

[@ruthlef]

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

[@palatina6626]

Your family must be so proud of you! Congratulation.

[@AprilKeez]

Amazing!!! Congratulations, Karen! 💜

[@CourtneyIsSleepy]

I’m a new subscriber but I am soooo happy for you ! I love how full circle this is & I can’t wait to hear about your Worlds competition! Good luck!!!

[@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.

[@chinolimpao09]

omg Karen! Congrats!! This is so beautiful 😭💕💕

[@kplante7881]

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

[@Manuel-i4w]

Congrats Karen for accomplishing this😊

[@iamraynbow]

Congratulations Karen! So happy for you 🥹

[@melissawingfield8666]

Congratulations! That is a big accomplishment! 👏👏👏

[@catalina9844]

Congratulations Karen!!

[@tmaltez]

Congrats! I feel happy how happy you are.

[@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!

[@DeaconGene01]

Your happiness and joy is so contagious! Congrats!

[@Kyu_97]

You absolutely deserve the recognition, your passion for puzzles is contagious and genuine, and you show them to us with the highest quality and care put into detail! I'm so happy for you ❤

[@Scribblescrabbly]

Yay first! Congrats on NYT!

[@KarenPuzzles]

Congrats on first! 🥇

[@amygray4499]

You’ve worked really hard for this so I’m so pleased for you to have your dream come true 😊😊

[@thesilverpen]

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

[@lyllies1130]

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

[@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.

[@lesleyrobertson2152]

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

[@t2k777]

congrats, well deserved

[@BarbadosBeerFestival]

Congratulations 🎉 You deserve it. Your passion for your hobby is amazing.

[@hrafnhetta-ravenhood]

OMG I am SO proud of you - Congratulations ❤ Love and kisses from Reykjavik, Iceland

[@SofSof.]

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

[@AHomespunHobby]

🎉 Congratulations, Karen! I am so happy for you. This is amazing.

[@smilegigles1]

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

[@tracybowling1156]

Yay! Woohoo! Congrats!🎉 You are an excellent ambassador for puzzling. You've even turned me into a puzzler. I am so happy for you and Alejandro! I'm wondering if you have another secret goal?

[@bewilderedbunnny]

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

[@WeezieLou]

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

[@brigittefranz4889]

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

[@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.

[@Carris-Chaos]

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

[@HexagoncePlusInfinity]

That's actually siiiiick! 😂 I'm so happy for you 🎉

[@jrdmgl6190]

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

[@sonjaz9958]

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

[@rishibeauty8889]

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

[@rehpotsirhc21]

That’s awesome!

[@nickhills1]

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

[@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!

[@kathy1896]

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!

[@ZoeyRedbird]

OMG Congrajulations! That's such a lovely accomplishment!

[@elizabethw.6154]

Congratulations! That is an awesome thing, to be highlighted in the NY Times! So cool!

[@EffMTee]

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

[@elletee]

Congratulations. Well done. Greetings from Melbourne, Oz.

[@user-yv8yi5lq2o]

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.