Reflecting on 2023: My achievements, failures and hopes for the future

In this video I will share my personal outcomes of the year 2023, how I feel being outside of Russia for more than a year, problems with my channel and future plans. Thank you for staying with me this year! I appreciate your support. Wishing you all the best, and see you in 2024!
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[@peterc4447]

Merry Xmas Natasha. I am a 79 year old Australian with 6 children and 17 grandchildren, I would be proud if any of them match your ahievements. So glad there are people like you. Your posts are so significant and important in letting us see life in Russia, Georgia, etc. Pax et bonum.

[@chiguireespacialespecial]

wow love my aussies happy holidays they do breed like rabbits jeje

[@robothunter1035]

She is an honorable person with a good heart. If only Russian people like her were better known, the world would be a better, kinder place.

[@Onlygloo]

@@robothunter1035 Don't get me wrong since I really appreciate her too BUT, could you explain how in hell could someone wishing for someone else death, on Xmas day, be called an "honorable person with a good heart"? Sounds antinomical to me, to say the least 😋

[@chrishorst1318]

​@Onlygloo lmfao...really. bc putins death would save lives of thousands of ru n Ukrainians. Especially innocent civilians on both sides. I bet you cry for hitters death or Stalin too. Get a life n a brain.

[@1ouncebird]

@@Onlygloo I think Natasha said what most of us think. And she isn't wishing death on some random person who she has issues with. She wishes it upon a despicable, mass murdering, dictator scumbag. Not unlike wishing it for Hitler or Stalin or Mussolini 80 or so years ago.

[@DVRMNaitor]

Your channel is a gem. As a Spaniard that lives in the US, it may feel like moving out is “better” or “progress” but it’s never true. Moving to a new culture is always challenging and it always takes a toll. Finding the sweet spot between subtle discomfort and familiarity is truly underrated.

[@chrishorst1318]

Good advice. I think she got the traveling bug which is really quite healthy, and for those lucky enough to afford it I say travel till your heart is content. But your point is right on.

[@DVRMNaitor]

@@chrishorst1318 thanks, yes I agree. Travel as much as possible

[@auctionguy5]

As an American who spent 12 weeks in Málaga, this year between July & October, I completely agree.

[@sharonneth4231]

I have traveled in Mt younger years and it was a blessing!

[@chiguireespacialespecial]

Feliz Navidad desde Barcelona!

[@jerrysimpson1262]

Don't give up... You are doing better than you think. I have followed you for a very long time and you have taught me a lot which I appreciate. Starting anything new is always difficult. Your comments, how you feel, where your going, what or what not to do with your life are much appreciated. You are obviously a very strong person who seems to keep their head on straight. Please don't give up. I look forward to your opinions and comments. You set a good example for the world and its cultural diversity. Thanks

[@mh-qq2hj]

You’re too hard on yourself. I like when you just vlog whatever you’re doing. I appreciate the honesty and I’m always impressed by how smart and respectful you are

[@2nd3rd1st]

You're right, she started out just showing us her town and her daily life, and it was great, and then she moved on to bigger topics. I would really like to see her making more of these simple videos again about exploring and discovering the streets of Tbilisi, and explaining history. It wouldn't require complex scripts and she would get out of the house more often. ☺

[@CreatorInTrng]

I second what 'mh' wrote. Maybe, just maybe, Natasha, you don't need a full script for every episode. You are very thoughtful and photogenic. Your videos come across very authentic and sincere. Maybe have a 'stream of consciousness' segment in your script where you just tell us what's on your mind.

[@MaryJones-fs4wf]

this is for The Show.

[@RussianPlus]

Thanks Natasha. I just love how honest you are. It is not an easy time to live in for sure . But after a dark night always comes a bright day. Just keep doing what you’re doing. 👍

[@ABrit-bt6ce]

The light at the end of the tunnel may be a train heading your way but that is not the time to worry about the world.

[@chrishorst1318]

For some of us night is eternal. (I do not speak for her, only myself).

[@solconcordia4315]

​@@ABrit-bt6ce I was a bit more optimistic about the train "coming your way," though. I was so scared of the end of the world in a nuclear war during the Cuban Missile Crisis. I didn't quite understand it but I could *feel* the tension in people and myself. I'd just lived through typhoon "Wanda" on 1962-Sep-1 (saw the turtle which seemed to have been drowned out of the well scurrying across our front yard) and tasted sweet sauce (actually catsup or ketchup) on the next day. Then President Kennedy was assassinated the next year. The year after that, I saw the news photograph of China's nuclear explosion 💥 and my brother talking about thousands upon thousands upon thousands upon.. thousands of fleas hopping and biting at the same time to make the explosion. That got me really scared because I knew flea bites from the fleas dropping down from the dog living above our single-room home. Things were building up. It turned out that becoming an American was in my future, in part because of the events which had come to pass. It's always hard to leave everything behind. That happened to me multiple times but maybe it created space for all new things and people. It is painful to grow but it is still growth. If nothing else, one understands that maybe events are again building up for some yet unknown purpose. Georgia may join the E.U. in the future because it's candidacy status has recently been started. Maybe "Europe" will come to you instead of you going to "Europe."

[@ABrit-bt6ce]

@@solconcordia4315 That was my teens. Learning Russian as a Brit was a safety buffer.

[@allwrighty100]

@@solconcordia4315You mention the Cuban missile crisis, isn’t that the same as the Ukrainian conflict? Putin doesn’t want NATO missiles on his doorstep either?

[@petervanderwoude6316]

Just be yourself Natasha, don't try to be someone else.

[@Alfred-Neuman]

She's so cute when she say the Ukraine war would be over immediately if Putin dies, like if he was about to be replaced by a peace advocate transsexual lesbian or something like that... lol I know I might look like I'm mocking her but I'm really not, I'm admiring this kind of innocence of the younger generation. For a lot of people when we get older we end up losing all hope in humanity and we get depressed and/or extremely sarcastic.

[@petervanderwoude6316]

@@Alfred-Neuman sorry, but I find your comment quite insulting towards her, a desperate woman hoping for better times. How would you feel if you couldn't go home to visit your family.

[@Alfred-Neuman]

@@petervanderwoude6316 What? lol

[@2000jago]

Well thanks for checking in there Captain Obvious!

[@archimedes4860]

@@Alfred-Neuman Well if what you are saying about the older generation is true, it explains why the old people are so ineffective. Perhaps they should acknowledge this and bow out, retire, go find a hobby or something. Cult of personality is a real thing with dictators. Remove the dictator, and you at least shuffle the cards. It doesn't mean things would suddenly be sunshine and rainbows all over Russia, but it might be enough to end a war that is largely driven by one person.

[@meljoy9363]

Natasha, I am a 50 year old Canadian mom with children your age. Your channel is my favourite! You are authentic, passionate about human rights and very intelligent. I'm cheering you on with whatever you do in life. Sometimes we have to withdraw a bit so we can recharge. You've been through some extremely stressful and life changing experiences in the last couple years. Follow your intuition! If you need rest, peace, stability, take it. Everything has a season and we can't always be at full throttle. All the best to you and Happy 2024!

[@MaryJones-fs4wf]

You're probably AI or a bot. By the way, she isn't doing anything in life.

[@bryanswisshelm941]

One of the things I like the most about your videos is that you are authentic and honest. Stay strong. You’re so brave and honest. Stay well in the next year.

[@michaellittler2617]

You are very good at what you do. Your honesty is your greatest strength.

[@maryhutchinson7026]

Very good to be kind to yourself. You have already achieved an extraordinary amount for your age. You demonstrate that you are creative, intelligent and conscientious, and you are more photogenic and entertaining than 99.9% of people. I hope 2024 is a great year for you and your friends🎉

[@ButterfatFarms]

What has she achieved? She is as aimless and drifting through life as she's ever been.

[@alowatsakima8950]

You are a lot smarter than you think. You have many years ahead for you. good luck, keep moving forward.

[@pats725]

What I like about you is that you are a keen observer and have a droll sense of humor. Your content doesn't have to be a weighty discourse on the world or a report of some sort. You maybe don't realize that you are a talented commentator on the human condition. Absurdity, hypocrisy, pathos. The whole gamut of experience. You zero in on an experience or observation and describe it with humor. You have an appraising point-of-view like a traveller. You are the aware passenger going for a ride on a planet through the unknown. You look out the window while most of us are reading a travel book. Take a look at big things and small things and let us know how it has impressed you as it naturally comes to you. You've got it. Relax and enjoy the ride.

[@evegreenification]

This is so true

[@Tzphardi]

Couldn't agree more.

[@nickvasilakis]

I could not have put this better!

[@nickjerrat]

spot on

[@thseed7]

I hope you end up somewhere where you can be happy and have a peaceful, fulfilling life.

[@hershellacey9405]

I wish you a fulfilling personal intimate relationship in 2024.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Agree. You deserve this.

[@letterbox203]

Hi Natasha, two things you said I really relate to: 1. Your fear of travel due to countries not accepting you legally 2. Fear of not growing your mind due to circumstances and environments. I hope that you will overcome these challenges and thank you for being so transparent. Also, I wish you Merry Christmas and peace and prosperity.

[@Alfred-Neuman]

She could immigrate to Canada at any time, but she refuse to marry me! 😭

[@fritsgijsbertse6839]

After many years I still like watching your vlogs. I hope you will make a lot of new ones in 2024. Happy Christmas and I hope you can make 2024 a fantastic year for yourself.

[@jeffrwheelock]

Happy 2024 - you work very hard and we appreciate your time at this art form.

[@ButterfatFarms]

Works very hard? 😂 She can barely bring herself to produce one KZbin video a month. She's not wrong to feel like her KZbin channel is dying.

[@vertigopull]

She is a critic of Putin's regime. That's fine, but she's also a boring flegmatic person, delving into trivia. I watched a couple of her early videos out of curiosity back when she was still in Russia, and checked again just now after the latest developments and Navalny's death. Now I learn she's gay. Fine again, but there's something about her and her mannerisms that's always been offputting to me on a personal level. Her life story isn't intersting as much as the window into Russia's everday life she once used to offer.

[@motherlesschild102]

All the best to you Natasha, hope 2024 is very good for you.

[@timschtimsch4043]

You are learning German? You are looking out for help? No worries, we are everywhere ;-) Ich wünsche Dir eine schöne Weihnachtszeit und einen Guten Rutsch ins Neue Jahr!

[@lynetteray2146]

Just because you have lived in the same place for two years does not mean you're stuck. It might well mean you are thriving. Without roots, a tree cannot grow.

[@suportbghelp4938]

Good example how ideology can ruin your life, if u are young and naive.

[@sateentuoksu]

​@@suportbghelp4938 ?

[@robertholland7558]

@@suportbghelp4938yes we are human, not trees.

[@harounel-poussah6936]

Humans are not plants. We have feet to walk, we don't need roots or we'd all still living in Ethiopia like Lucy...

[@JosephSimony]

People are not trees. Thankfully. Thriving has everything to do with yourself and not places, especially not in this day and age.

[@Hodenkat]

Thank you, Natasha. It sounds like in the past few years you've discovered how time goes more quickly as we get older. But you are still so young! I miss your history lessons on the any places you've been to in Russia, but at the same time I'm excited for you to be moving in another direction. Enjoy this time in your life! Bakkah-Bakkah! 😊

[@sateentuoksu]

I think it's just Paka-paka! (пока́-пока́! - and yes, i googled it 😁 )

[@neilrobinson7965]

Hi Natasha, I love your intelligence, wisdom and authenticity. You might not realise it but you are quite special in this regard. Please keep going with your channel. I wish you all the best in 2024, may you find success and happiness in whatever you decide to to.

[@laverami]

Good wishes. Fingers crossed for your wellbeing and your mental health. You are a great person.

[@mathedguy]

Thanks so much for sharing with us ! You are my favorite famous beloved celebrity shining star !

[@1grammargirl]

We love you, Natasha. I hope you realize how much we appreciate you. One life; live it. The world is your oyster.

[@lisamirako1073]

Dear Natasha, you look great, don't worry about this point! If you need help to possibly get to Germany, you have to say so. There will certainly be people who can actively support you. But they need to know that you are serious about it! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too!

[@shadowcult464]

You are always learning in your life as you have traveled so much, so many languages, moneys, cultures, governments, citizens, and you are learning the limits of how much you can do in an hour, day, mouth... You are always learning. 😊

[@julesharper7209]

You're great. Wish there were more people like you.

[@ericrabinowitz6390]

Natasha, may you have a wonderful New year celebration and may 2024 be a year of contribution and growth for you. As a viewer, my experience of you is a woman of strength and feeling, of intelligence and thoughtfulness. I find your videos fascinating and enjoy seeing the world from a point of view so different from my own. Many blessings to you in the new year.

[@christopherlyon4946]

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you too, Natasha. Thanks for sharing so much in this video. You complained near the beginning that you felt you have not developed very much in this last year, but it seems to me that you have done really well, and that even though so many things are frustrating and difficult, no creative person achieves anything without going through what you are experiencing. We tend to think that growth should be linear - a clear and systematic process of increasing development. But actually growth is organic and seasonal and involves so many different elements which each have their own process and timescale. My hope for you in 2024 is that you stay safe, that you have stable resources so that you can focus on what you want to do, and that you are gentle with yourself. Very best wishes to you in everything you do.

[@gabyd5662]

Thanks Natasha,i wish you good health and happiness in the new year 2024

[@NeedaNewAlias]

Hey Natasha! As the year comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to send my warmest wishes to you. May the upcoming holiday season bring you joy, relaxation, and cherished moments with loved ones. May you find inspiration and creativity in the coming year, and may it be filled with success, growth, and exciting new opportunities. Your content has been a source of knowledge and entertainment for many, and I want to express my gratitude for the valuable content you've shared. Thank you for being a part of this online community and for your dedication to your craft. Wishing you a peaceful and joyful holiday season, a fantastic New Year, and continued success in all your endeavors. Stay safe and keep up the fantastic work!

[@stefana5238]

Merry Christmas Natasha. I do hope 2024 will be as you want it to be. I will keep following your journey by subscribing and liking your videos regardless of how often you put them on KZbin.

[@Lani]

I was born in a city close to your hometown and now live in Germany! My mom and I moved here a while ago. Feel free to write me if you have any questions, or need help with learning the language 🥰 Stay safe and merry xmas, Natash

[@dougsrepair1060]

Hello Natasha. So nice to see an update from you. We are always interested in how you’re getting on with life. It’s nice to learn that you have been doing research and exercising your brains. Its important. We do hope you keep your KZbin channel running, we really appreciate knowing that you’re healthy and happy. Others like ourselves do truly care. Wishing you and your loved ones Happy Holidays. We hope you enjoy much success in 2024.

[@vannk73]

I always love to see a new video from you, Natasha! I wish you all the best health and success in the new year!

[@alastairnicolson4992]

My dear Natasha, the musician and lover of bones Alison Lewis (aka Zanias) once said that if you try to do everything perfectly you will never complete anything! At least I think it was her. Anyway, don't let perfectionism stifle you. You make wonderful videos. And the videos are wonderful because they are you. Берегите себя ❤

[@garlicgherkin]

We're all rooting for you, Natasha. Despite the hardships and disappointments, you are growing and learning a lot, though you might not feel it. Find something that gives you joy and explore it. If it suits you, share it in a video, but try to not feel too pressured about it. You have a great sense of humor, and are a thoughtful and compassionate observer of the world. Try not to compare yourself to others, or worry about your appearance. You're fine. Happy new year, and I hope things go well for you in 2024.

[@PLdemorygray]

Merry Christmas, Natasha. Thank you for the video. I wish you a Happy New Year!

[@outbackigloo6489]

Have New Year, Natasha. I’m sure you will make great videos in 2024 and I look forward to seeing them.

[@ZenWithKen]

I look forward to whatever content you may post in 2024 and thanks for sharing! It is enjoyed and appreciated.

[@NancyHanna_forwordtv]

Whether you feel it or not, you seem stronger than a year ago. You are moving forward. You have not given up. The whole world is with you, waiting for Putin to depart the scene, and the best and brightest to be able to return to Russia and lead her towards a brighter, safer future. I am a Christian. The positive hope of Christianity has changed my life. It can give you power to endure and overcome any obstacle. Don't give up on partnering with a God who loves and cherishes you. He does. Praying for a year of breakthrough and goodness for you!! YOu deserve it!!!

[@LillianHenegar]

Natasha - Thank you for sharing your journey with us! Immigrating to a new country (or countries) is difficult in the best of times and circumstances. I have immigrated to Canada from the USA, sounds easy peasy. The cultural differences have been a challenge. There are times I even think their English is not the same English as mine. Navigating my "status" here has been discombobulating, stressful. My stresses has been teeny compared to those who have had to leave their home countries with almost nothing, under duress. To start all over again. You are doing great. Patience and kindness toward your self is key. I was way too hard on myself when I was your age (I'm an old woman now). Thank you for this wonderful recap and reflection. I wish nothing but the best for you. Happy 2024.

[@evegreenification]

Best wishes for a great 2024 for you, Natasha!!

[@stephenbroughman3231]

Wishing you a Healthy, Safe, Prosperous, and very Happy New Year Natasha! Your videos are fun and informative!

[@sasan727]

There it is, you made the video and it turned out pretty good! Best wishes for 2024! 🎆

[@boredgrass]

Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪 ❤ @ Appearances and videos: I love your candid and unpretentious style, your dry humour, your thoughtfulness and the kindness that permeates everything you do on camera. Moreover, that has added up to a unique style! @ writing scripts: While you talked about that I remember your excursions where (to my understanding) you talked unscripted about the things you encountered. That was pleasant and interesting to watch and listen to! It felt natural! I can't and won't make any suggestions, but I wanted to share the observation. I wish you happy holidays or, fröhliche Weihnachten! 🎄🤗🎄

[@tinkertailor7385]

Merry Christmas and a happier New Year Natasha. Having plans is building a future of your own design. They don't have to be grand. Just fulfilling.

[@09Lives]

Дякую, щасливого Різдва and Happy New 2024🎉

[@alanchristensen5735]

Merry Christmas 🎁 enjoy your holiday and spend time with your friends.

[@kentscoffey]

We don't care about "them". There is no problem with your channel. We just like watching you and hearing your ideas. We like you, not all that other "stuff". It's fun watching you walk through the streets of some Russian (or other) city and making comments about street art.

[@carolwilliams8511]

Absolutely we do.

[@Alvey_en_Ecuador]

Natasha, thank you! I watched this entire video and I am so impressed with your honesty and candor. I wish more youtubers were as open and honest as you are. Thank you for doing what you do. It's hard work, yes, and your followers love you for it. Thank you.

[@efanjul5768]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Natasha! I wish you all the best! Always looking forward to watching your videos!

[@John777Revelation]

Happy Holidays Natasha. Best wishes to you.

[@buzsalmon]

Merry Christmas Natasha!

[@hewieschocolates5777]

Thank you for your content, Natasha.

[@benguenther1162]

Nice to hear from Natasha again. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[@Baby_Noodles]

Merry Christmas ☃️ from Latvia

[@jaimetorres_dream.and.hope.]

Feliz navidad Natasha y que el 2024 sea aún mejor para tí que el 2023.

[@chiguireespacialespecial]

Feliz Navidad a usted y los tuyos!

[@sandhill9313]

Keep up the good work, your videos never disappoint. Don't overthink your work, every piece does not have to be "perfect in every way" to be valuable. Happy New Year 🙂

[@mayflowerlash11]

It's so good to see you again Natasha. I love your work.

[@dorotheakenneweg]

You are doing great, Natasha. Stop comparing yourself to other people, to their "productivity" etc. Give yourself time and figure out a way to make videos that fits YOUR creativity, YOUR way of thinking. I like your vidoes very much, your super special way to see the world around you, mixing random topics etc. Just be yourself! Also, I am pleased to hear that you are learning German and I wish you could find a way to move to Germany. Greetings from Berlin. ✨

[@jeffreysims1249]

Natasha. I love your videos and like to see your perspective on topics but also like the videos on just your daily life. Sorry about your struggles making the videos. Your content is first rate and Real. Take some time and maybe see if you can find someone to help with the parts you find a struggle. Please dont worry about your appearance. You look nice and present yourself very well. Way to many youtubers come across as fake. Your realness is one of your greatest qualities. Wish much happyness to you and have a great new year

[@geoffh2560]

Wishing you a peaceful 2024 Natasha. Looking forward to more videos from you.

[@philippac4710]

Happy New Year, Natasha! I hope 2024 is a good year for you. I always enjoy your videos.

[@joebulat]

Stay strong and a merry Christmas to you

[@me_and_two_cats]

Hey, Natasha. Enjoyed your video on KZbin. I can relate to what you're talking about. Just look after yourself and focus more on everyday life experiences you encounter each day. as I've always said to you that your very intelligent and have a lot of initiative to do the right things. I'm not smart and of poor education but it's not about me I'm just a simple guy living a life on an island. Thank you for replying to me in private messages on another platform. Keep in good health and spirit my friend ✌☺

[@michaelwesterland1853]

Happy holidays to you and all of your friends and family, Natasha. I am now one of your monthly "Doshik" fans on Patreon and glad to support you in this small way. You are not wasting yourself, I promise you! Spasibo for all of your essays and uploads. Now I must look for your friend Alena! 🎄🎄⛄⛄

[@dickcoriell9286]

I like these videos. And I think doing a video like this is good for you. It's a method of getting your feelings out instead of having them running around in your head. I keep watching and don't give up. Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2024 for you!

[@esgee3829]

so impressive you keep learning and pushing yourself. i have a great aunt who is a widower, of about 70 years age. secretly, three years ago she started watching turkish "serials" as she called them, with subtitles, having never watched turkish shows or movies before nor speaking or understanding any turkish or even turkic languages. So then, two months ago her sister passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. and yada yada yada, after taking care of some details of her sister's estate, she goes with several family members and friends to turkey for the first time in her life and served as the interpreter for all of them! needless to say, most of the rest of her friend and family group has been astounded by my great aunt's resilience in the face of sadness. keep learning was the lesson for me. may help make me more resilient for life's challenges.

[@KhaiFirst]

Stay Safe and do what makes you happy Natasha 😸😸😸

[@PragerFenster]

Happy New Year and thsnk you for your update. Wishing you that you will find your calling in 2024!

[@rupertbare2023]

Always look on the bright side of life, if you can. You've achieved so much recently. Very best wishes for the New Year, Natasha. From Canada 🇨🇦

[@Tigerfan50]

Merry Christmas Natasha! May 2024 be a better year for everyone. Stay strong.

[@darcykimmitt4709]

I enjoy your insights and way of looking at the world. Cheers from Canada.

[@richardrawson9430]

Merry Christmas to you, too; and happy new year. Hope you look back on 2024 with fondness.

[@4nshale]

Happy New Year! May 2024 be a great one for you.

[@hermannvonsalza9189]

Natasha, I've always liked your spontaneous videos the most, the little everyday observations. Your explorations go through the streets. Don't think so much, don't create so many concepts. This is actually the opposite of what made your channel big. Just grab your camera and walk out the door. Just follow your nose.

[@robbrike4619]

Dear Natasha, you’re very beautiful on screen, so please don’t ever cut again a passage of a video of yours because you don’t like …your own image 👍😘. I wish you a beautiful New Year and I hope that your dreams - or at least a part of it - come true.

[@CokeCheese]

Thank you for the update. Take care of yourself, Natasha. Happy Holidays!

[@davidcox1559]

Happy New Year Natasha. Take it easy, don't let the Bastards get you down.

[@mikewazvid]

Thanks!

[@curtisblake261]

Your videos are well done. You are wise beyond your years. The years catch up with you and then suddenly you're just wise. And wisdom means understanding how little we know. Lol.

[@bodybytacos6043]

Happy New Year! 🎉Wishing you a safe and healthy 2024.

[@TonyG75]

Merry Chistmas and a Happy new year Natasha. I will see you next year with new hopes and glory.

[@user-jj1ul8il1z]

Dear Natasha, I have only recently understood how to make comments, but I think I have watched nearly all of your videos from the beginning. I was very interested in Russia after discovering Dostoevsky, Chekhov and Tolstoy in my youth. Your history has involved devastation and oppression to ordinary people over and over, and I am often astonished at the seemingly indomitable spirit of Russians to keep coming back from extreme hardship and surviving. It seems that currently the situation is offering different but perhaps not much less dire choices, and I am very impressed with your courage and bravery in your protests, and choice to relocate. It is really enlightening to hear an in depth perspective of a native Russian undergoing all of this, as we in the United States are are so far removed from real information, and the ordinary news can’t be trusted. I am so impressed with your efforts, and I wish you the very best with continued success on You Tube. My guess is that you are already quite successful. Keep up the great work!

[@kevinfarrellUK]

light and love from the uk, always love your video's and your honesty. Keep on keeping on. ;))

[@hendrimike08]

thank you for all you do.

[@johncollorafi257]

Merry Christmas, Natasha. I'm glad that you followed your conscience. Don't worry about being stuck somewhere. Stay safe. Prayers and best wishes.

[@TheXaminedLife]

You've probably already done this, but for what it's worth, please talk with Dari about going to study in the US. You are a sincere and talented person. It's good to see you and know that you are well. Wishing you all the best in 2024.

[@ABrit-bt6ce]

Did you just tell her to play the get out of jail card. It's costly but it works. :)

[@TheXaminedLife]

​@@ABrit-bt6ceThanks for the reply. My intention was to offer support and encouragement. Her friend and fellow vlogger Dari has posted videos of how she seems to be thriving in an MBA program in New York City. I think Natasha has tremendous gifts and talents to offer. I think america would be lucky to have her visit n study here. I prefaced my remark with the comment that she may have already contacted Dari because I think she is smart enough to know and decide for her self what is best. I wish her and you all the best for the new year. Peace out.

[@noahjb87]

You mention the need for people in your life who motivate you to do things. Though you’re not in my (real) life, you’re one of those people for me. For example: - Your super cool travel vlogs & wanderings inspired me to get out of the house and explore new places this year, even though I didn’t go on any cool international trips like you. - The way you find, see and share interesting sights has led me to notice more things in the world around me, and sometimes even take pictures of them to share with my friends & family. - I’ve had some interesting political and philosophical discussions this year on topics such as democracy, war, immigration and women/LBGT equality and I suspect watching your videos played a part in them. - And yes, you continually remind me to be careful of my behavior toward women who don’t know me and what is and isn’t appropriate (I mean I already know, but sometimes being reminded isn’t bad…) So I don’t think you’re channel is dying, it’s just growing up. And whatever it grows up to be, as long as you remain kind and fair, continue to think critically, and share genuine enthusiasm about things you find interesting, even if they seem ordinary, I’ll keep smashing the like button. Merry Christmas и с Новым Годом!

[@bdwon]

Thank you for your inspiring videos!

[@markfinlay422]

Stay safe Natasha. Good luck for 2024.

[@ManPete]

0:17 beautifully honest and thoughtful Natasha.

[@Ken-sn7oc]

🖤 With hope we have faith.

[@smoaktree]

I admire you a lot, natasha. Your focus on important social and political matters is so inspiring and I respect the efforts you make to be well informed and on the right side of history. I also highly respect the way that you arent afraid to admit your 'flaws' or talk about areas of improvement. That shows a mature level of self awareness that most people lack! Thanks for sharing your life experiences with us, you honestly feel like a friend to me even though we never met 😂 i just find it so fascinating seeing the world through your eyes so again, thanks for sharing 😊 happy new year!

[@loracdeck]

Thank you, Natasha, for all that you share. You are an inspiration, smart, and a beautiful soul. I appreciate your videos.

[@luk5703]

Don't be to hard to yourself. Your Vids are amazing. I always look if there is something new. 😘👍

[@matc6221]

Thanks for another informative and cleverly cut video. I hope you find a way to write a script better, and things work out for you in 2024. Has your pigeon retired? Happy New years and / or Christmas 🎄 🎉🎄

[@wegder]

Thanks for keeping us posted on everything, I think about you often and hope everything works out soon.

[@bethan.gruffydd]

I really enjoy hearing your reflections on this really eventful past year in your life, Natasha. I enjoy your content so much and will continue supporting your channel. Wishing you a very gay new year!