december days vlog: cozy weekend, what i've been into (substacks, music etc), almost 30 diaries

[@Alex.Harward]

Genuinely loved your thoughts on motherhood. I think you’re so right about it feeling slightly scary, not only bc of the gravity of such a decision, but also the reality of what our world looks like rn. I could not agree with you more regarding the seriousness of motherhood/parenthood, but I will say, as someone who has always had that desire on my heart, motherhood has by far been the most rewarding and fulfilling thing I’ve experienced. It’s definitely not the answer for everyone and I totally believe that it is not something to take lightly, but the joy in simplicity it has given me, and the healing I’ve experienced just from creating someone else’s childhood has been nothing short of magic ✨

[@graymatsen]

thank you for taking the time to comment

[@Anna-ey9vp]

Thank you for your content, it’s so wholesome 🫶

[@samanthapierre3617]

I just wanted to say never stop doing the subtitles for a hearing impaired girl like me! Thank you! 🥹🫶🏾

[@graymatsen]

thank you for the feedback! will absolutely continue doing them when i can

[@hannaha1019]

Honestly substack is confusing and it makes me slightly annoyed everyone wants you to pay for their newsletter so you're forced to pick and choose

[@mimyglow]

I have a newsletter with 1 k followers tried to monetize my content but I didn’t enjoy it because I felt that I was posting for the money and not my hobby so Substack is way better when you write without monetizing the content

[@adileneambriz9589]

SARAH! I can relate to you on the baby talk. I’m a mom now😊❤ at 29 I was still living with my parents and I was okay with not having kids if it didn’t happen. At 30 , met my partner and I got pregnant. It happens when you least expect it. I love motherhood, it’s tough but it’s a beautiful feeling and journey! So if you dream of becoming a mom, don’t feel guilty about yearning to.

[@char7168]

ohh definitely going to read the substack on having kids! Thank you. Right there with you 💛

[@erin921]

just gonna put it out there .. I absolutely LOVE that short hair look on you! it suits you so well

[@graymatsen]

aw thank you :')

[@mansoor3159]

I love love lovee your consistency with making vlogs!!!Keep going we love you Sarah🥹💗✨

[@graymatsen]

thank u!!

[@lolapinky123]

I looove Isao tomita, fits so well in your vlogs 💗

[@rosemarinetextiles]

I enjoy your vlogs so much, feels like we're just chatting and hanging out . do not worry about the computer being there as a reference at all!! I can't wait to check out your music and substack recs. I love Haley Nahman's too but I haven't read that particular one yet

[@Katherout]

sky ferreira ofcccc

[@graymatsen]

ofccc. she gets me

[@itsleeese]

Stahpp!! Not you and a Rachel Nguyen vlog upload! My heart 🥺🤍

[@graymatsen]

we had a call and arranged it

[@miriklus4344]

I love how we all watch the same people haha

[@itsleeese]

@@miriklus4344 Haha I know!! And in a past vlog she mentioned Paige Wassel 💖

[@hoperobinson562]

i loveeeee maybe baby

[@hellogbaby]

I had my baby at 36! I felt like you did about bringing a baby into this world in this current climate. I am very happy I did.

[@quisarose]

music choices in this vlog were perfect!

[@maytevelazquez7188]

love your videos ♥️ where are your eyeglasses from ?

[@quinnecory]

haha looking up a word definition is such a leo/virgo thing to do

[@bysylviaplaath]

the aesthetic 💌

[@allisonatkins4]

i gotta know where that sweater is from (at the end)!

[@graymatsen]

it's from james st co :) i've linked it on my shopmy that's linked in my description box

[@sandraargomaniz7202]

Which running shoes do you use? And what’s the brand of your bike?

[@kayla4177]

Haley Nahman mentioned! Maybe Baby forever

[@graymatsen]

much to consider!!

[@josepha133]

As someone who does not want to have kids... it also feels freaky to admit to that 😅 We really can't "win" either way it seems

[@graymatsen]

it feels like a lose lose sometimes, hey eeeeek

[@mslynnchen]

appreciate the music mixes!

[@meganmooney4287]

Hi Sarah

[@graymatsen]

andy fans stand up!!!

[@hannahgalbraithphotography]

Sarah, you would be an amazing mom! One thing I realized is that the small percentage of people the algorithm gives us may not want kids but there’s a whoooole other population of people out there who do have them. I try not to get too bogged down in what social media feeds me bc it’s easy for it to make you feel small about your choices 🤍 I am going to be 29 and felt on the fence but ultimately I know I want to have a child in the next year and a half or so

[@hannahgalbraithphotography]

But even if people don’t want to, either way :)

[@Cyberslum1]

The pacita exhibition is beautiful ! Glad you got to check it out

[@maudekarlsson7586]

Beautiful video as always 🤗... I do however miss when you used to film little cooking snippets in your vlog 🍊🍯

[@milagrosrodriguez5228]

I don’t think there is negativity surrounding motherhood, I think there is a current of negativity towards expanding families. While I don’t agree that having more kids will “destroy the world” in terms of sustainability, etc. I, at 36 I’m not convinced about having kids still, as a heavily traumatized person from my childhood I have doubts whether this is the best idea. And I think besides the discourse of sustainability, world trends, a lot of people my age went through difficult parents and are afraid to replicate. Hope that makes sense?

[@emejessee]

Where are those glasses from? I love

[@graymatsen]

bonnie cylde

[@pinksatin96]

Are these the yellow or red tortoise? 🫶🏻

[@lucca5610]

This is super random but what nailpolish are you wearing? It suits your features and style so well! Great vlog as usual ❤

[@graymatsen]

sadly i don't know the exact colour because it's a gel polish from the salon, my apologies!

[@beee1230]

Having kids is so rewarding and such a blessing but very challenging. Make sure you and your partner are ready. I was 32 when I had my daughter and I think it was a perfect age :)

[@gigipc2488]

I love Haley Nahman, and now I want to check out Ask Polly for the mediocre newsletter.

[@JazDidWhat]

You know I love your short cuts cause I totally copied once haha but sometimes it is a season of life - totally get that

[@graymatsen]

haha i love them too but when i set my mind to something it's so hard to get past it

[@JazDidWhat]

@ that’s that leo energy! haha i’m the same way

[@christinamock7264]

Just finished Everything is beautiful and everything hurts by Josie Shapiro. Highly recommend

[@graymatsen]

yay thanks for the reco!

[@Justine1215]

I’m not sure if you’re into fiction, but I’m reading Sally Roony’s new book Intermezzo and I’m really enjoying it! 10/10 recommend.

[@graymatsen]

yes! i just finished it. spoke about it in my last vlog

[@ifeesam]

Sarah, we actually can’t hear the traffic love

[@graymatsen]

hahaha i promise if i didn't edit it out it, would be really bad

[@diana.dailyvlog-1989]

Hello, I make a vlog like you. I had a question. How long does it take for my videos to be seen on KZbin? Because it doesn't work at all and it doesn't get sub and I was disappointed

[@jilllimberg5315]

"Against Narrative".....wow.

[@graymatsen]

right........changed me