journal with me // collaging mini artwork into my traveler's notebook & catching up

[@kseniav586]

Glad to see you posting again! Depression is such a deadening thing. We have this weird stereotype that an artist needs to be depressed to create (or that you need suffering to be a good artist), but that's so untrue. Good to see you getting help and sharing your struggle. I really loved the little paintings and how you collaged them!

[@Susancshell]

Nice to have you back. Please take care of yourself, do what you enjoy even if you only carve out 10 minutes a day. Film what you want, or don't want.. your true fans will love it all, and can probably relate. 😊😊

[@stellaa1786]

Welcome back, Sarica! Thanks for coming back online. Your videos are an inspiration to a LOT of people and we look forward to them (with the imperfections and all)! Keep up the good work and remember, a lot of people are in in the same journey with you! ❤

[@moogledoodle1103]

omg she’s back y’all lessgooo

[@SaricaStudio]

❤🙌🏼

[@gailtrowbridge3660]

I knew something was missing, and it was you.

[@melanieannplans2666]

Looks like your video showed up in my Recommended feed in great timing! New subbie here. As someone who lives with multiple mental health illnesses, I appreciate your candidness on what you've been going through. I love the idea of the journaling you'd mentioned; I've done shadow work before, but for the specific type you'd mentioned, I might have to give it a try. Wishing you love and light, and a great weekend!

[@hides0817]

❤❤❤❤❤ I’m so happy to see you back! I’m sorry you’ve had to go through a season that was pulling you away from your passions! I appreciate the honesty and the rawness, it just means youre human like we all are and don’t have superpowers that keep you posting! Maybe a way to end is… something simple? “Until we meet again friends” ❤

[@Hatter5150]

So wonderful to have you back! We’d love to see more videos even if they aren’t as perfect as you’d like. I can completely relate to your comment about not having the energy to make things perfect. After a while, I think we need to let that mindset go so we can move on to better things.

[@megperry5586]

So good to have you back and yes to the depression exhaustion. Sometimes it takes all our strength as mothers to put on the emotionally consistent and happy face for the family it is exhausting to us or I should say it was hard for me when I had my bouts of depression

[@stephaniehutchings4934]

It’s a joy to have you back Sarica! Ridiculously excited to see a new video from you. I can relate to your struggles this year - the depression, withdrawal, the inner critic. But I’m coming out the other side, and to see new content from you is going to give me the impetus to start journaling - whether it’s perfect or not. Time to stop procrastinating and just start ❤

[@lornaaskew797]

Thank you for pushing through and sharing real life. Keep posting your collages are beautiful and captivating.

[@MsVelvetpixie]

Welcome back! Didn't realize how much I missed watching you until I saw that you had a new video and I got soooo excited! Glad to hear your wonderful voice again. 😍

[@coco_plans]

It’s so wonderful seeing your videos again, Sarica! Depression is a difficult journey, I’m so happy you’re in a better place. I’m with you, I always get fomo when I’m seeing other journal meetups, I wanted to go to the SF pen show😢 Adore your spread, watching you create is so wonderful❤️

[@meitomko9518]

So happy to see your videos again! Your painting and journalling style is one of my favorites and I get so much inspiration from your work ❤

[@jenny.s_attic]

welcome back! I love these videos where you generally talk about what’s happening in your life and journaling at the same time. I feel connected with you a little more 😊

[@terry9936]

I'm so happy you're back. You make beautiful videos and art. I struggle with anxiety and depression and am glad you took the time to care for yourself. 💕

[@farahmohammed1963]

You have two little kids?? No wonder you are tired and do not feel creative!! Being a mom is the hardest job in the world. Take good care and be very kind to yourself. So happy to hear your lovely & soothing voice and watching you create. You are wonderful!!💕🌷🥰🌺✨

[@LittleJoSleep]

As a mother who has gone through some pretty rough PPA/PPD the last few years, this really spoke to me. Thanks for sharing, so grateful when I remember that I am not alone. ❤️

[@celiapritchard1292]

It's good to see you again. Been lurking around just waiting for a new video. Glad you're back. For a few minutes there I thought you were talking about me. I feel the same struggles and will check out the book you linked. I really appreciate your honesty and the sharing. Working hard to begin enjoying my hobbies again. Thank you so much.

[@dominicanjo6146]

I’m so happy you came back and started posting! You are a blessing to so many, me included!❤❤I thank God for your full recovery! You are loved and you are important! Thank you for your vulnerability and transparency! Hope you get your shop open soon, cause I at the point of not using the stickers I have left, just so I can keep them!! I’m so happy your back!

[@TheSeaSwells]

Parts work can be so powerful! IFS helped me so much, I’m glad to hear it helped you, too. Another beautiful spread and wonderful video. Much love to you!

[@jungcou]

Hi Sarica so glad youre back! I love the real talk and non scripted voice over Cant wait for more! Im glad youre feeling better, I can relate about isolation and depression, were all human. Ughh I wish to go on planner meet ups too! Thank you for the video, I really enjoyed it Sending much love to you and the family, and the beans (your dogs) :D

[@sunshine037gv]

I think this is my new most favourite journaling video I've ever seen. ❤️ I love the keeping it real and the casual and let's just be normal humans. I feel in my soul all the things you talk about. Depression is the epidemic of our generation and talking about it is one of the best ways to reconnect and realise that none of us is alone in it. Being a mom, not having enough time for anything - you're not alone in that either, we are many and we need to support each other. I loved your videos before, but now I'll actually make sure to never miss a new one. Take things at the pace you need to and we'll keep being here for you. ❤

[@tennesseedanielauthor1825]

I am your Maryland neighbor and have only recently wanted to find if there were meetups. It would be such a routine change up and I know I need the like-minded socializing. I used to go out all the time with my photography business shooting for magazines but hit a seriously bad slump on and off for many years. More and more I find myself in the house for weeks at a time except for grocery shopping, and I actually love it. I am a grandmother of two, mother of 3 and one is still at home (10) but old enough to where caretaking is not 100% on me. I love putting your videos on while I write or new to me, create stickers! I have thousands and thousands of files to sort, categorize, and then decide how to rearrange. Your tips have really helped me to just get over my fear and experiment. Hoping to grab a silhouette this year as I am fussy cutting all of my designs. I do find it relaxing and can let my mind shut down while I do so.

[@ziabecks568]

I feel you... me being a mom and two with all its duties that brought us to a burn out level sometimes. Journaling took us into another fun and selfie routine ..❤

[@misstasha1]

Hey Gurlll. How are you? How are the kids? I've missed you but I understand, your hands are full. I have my glass of lemonade and stationery ready to go.

[@humayara_auhna]

It's really great to have you back. I missed you so much. I started journaling after watching your video like 2 years ago. I started with only one green TN and now I have 8 more journals with me. It's like they are my family. Thank you for being there for us. You inspire us a lot ♥️

[@novembergirl19]

it's been a while but the excitement to watch your videos seem like the day i found you here in yt🥀♥️

[@karenmorris5837]

Happy to see you back! I can relate on how Depression takes out the passion we have for our hobbies. I've been struggling with it a lot in this past year and am just now starting to find energy again, therapy has been a huge help and giving me lots of techniques to get through the fog. Hope you continue to grow and evolve!

[@craftyoldlady]

So glad you're back and feeling better!

[@Hawk_Leigh]

I've missed these!! 🎉 I'm so happy you're back! I'm even happier to hear you're feeling better

[@Beautifulmadre]

I came across your video just expecting journaling convo, however I appreciate you and the realness of what you were going through. As I am someone who struggles with depression, I have been coping for a year now after being in a state of depression and anxiety for two 1/2. 🙃 And some of it was due to a loss of my son I wasn't able to enjoy and do any of the things I had once loved. And isolation was real for me as well, I am still grieving over my son and it's been truly hard for me this month because this is the month that I gave birth to him. So no need to apologize no one is ever the only one who has gone through depression or dealing with it. Its refreshing to me that your well now and for now me as well god bless you 🙏 ❤️ 💖 ✨️

[@elvee8888]

Idk if the t-shirt wipe is a mom thing or lazy thing or resourceful thing bc I do it too 😂 baby's boogers, t-shirt wipe. Me crying at a sad movie scene, t-shirt wipe. Just washed my hands, good ol' shirt never fails. On another note, that fake friend (depression) always comes back to visit, unfortunately. I'm glad you kicked her out and are creating again. I guess we can only decide how long she can stay when she's in town. 😮‍💨

[@sincerelycitra]

I loved getting to spend some time with you here and listen to your catch up! I discovered your videos a while back and was sad you hadn't made anything new, but am so glad to hear of your healing journey and to see you creating again! Sending so much love!

[@kamsykay577]

Really appreciate the video and loved the vibe of everything. I love watching long journal/collage videos. Id say watching people go through the process is part of the experience of these books we all love 💕

[@colleenwnek3404]

So glad to see you back, and thank you so much for sharing your recent emotional journey. I love creative videos that also incorporate this human side of us. We are all on emotional journeys at different points and different levels. It can feel so lonely but it doesn't have to be that way. I am coming off of a bad couple of years dealing with menopause and am finally feeling like myself again. But in a new way, if that makes sense. And I think I see that happening for you, too. hugs!

[@sonjulliette]

Welcome back!! I hope you have been well! Thanks for uploading a video, we will always be waiting for you❤

[@chungmoon47]

I'm so glad you're back, I have missed your videos so much ❤Depression and motherhood are draining - sending you love!!! ❤

[@kimethaturner152]

i enjoy videos that have talking and explaining how and why they are doing things.

[@kimethaturner152]

i dont mind the longer videos. and it doesn't have to be constant talking just having someone that doesn't expect an answer back just here to keep me company. with the occasional comments or whatnot are the ones i try to find. oh i'm not an extrovert LOL

[@barbifaragoova1705]

I´m so glad that you are back! Sending a big hug to you. - and also love this casual journal video with your calm voice. Thank you for that! :)

[@anacastillo5250]

So glad to see you, you were missed!

[@45roadbiker]

Thank you! I am so glad I discovered you! I looked up Parts and IFS and am sending the references to my girls, ages 32 and 22. I think it would be helpful for them. I so appreciate you sharing, and love your collaging! Thanks! I love your authenticity...keep it coming!

[@gemmai9119]

So good to see you back online ❤ I struggle with anxiety and depression myself, and also found my mental health spiralled when I became a mother. I still have ups and downs but have learned a lot about myself in the process. Also the end of the video 👌🏻😂

[@itsmermaid_journal]

I'm so glad to see you back again,, hope you're always healthy and happy 🥰🥰🥰 don't push yourself so hard, you are doing great!!!

[@jeanettebg412]

Thank you so much for sharing your honest feelings with us. Journaling is very personal and about the good and the bad feelings. Its your channel and you should definitely share what you feel comfortable with. I would love to see your method on how you work that out in your journal.

[@GerryLouAndrew]

Omg I really love how you explain your current situation, It's my first time to watch your video and I subscribe you now in your channel 😍 i enjoy it from the beginning and to the end! what I enjoy the most aside of watching your journal video, is when you discuss about your mental health 🥺❤️ omg I'm so relate to your situation being in depression and other responsibilities are the one that stopping us from doing things we love mostly creating more content for KZbin videos.. I do love and keep planing to create a same content like making journal because for me watching journal videos like this makes me calm.. I'm so anxious that's why I can't focus on my plans for everyday and I do agree that having a journal is kinda expensive when it comes to the stickers etc. But I'm starting to collects now step by step so I can creat my new hobby which is journaling... I still doesn't have kids yet but I'm currently in a relationship and I'm from Philippines by the way I was happy you mentioned my country that's also put a smile on my face.. please keep going what your doing because I'm pretty sure that it's not just me but there's allot of people out there who struggles the same as you and me... I love your content and also about "perfectionist" thing and polishing a video to be look perfect was so relatable to me, I've struggled allot with that sometimes like it takes 1-2 months until I finish editing a video.. hahahaha believe me I kind like that too😂 too serious to polish the video before posted because it satisfied my expectations to myself.. but I do really agree to what you said, better to post imperfect videos... More videos to come to you channel I would love to watch some more.. planning a meet up with your viewers one day would be a good idea too I'm pretty sure someone wants to see you on person.. maybe including me.. I just wanna say that this video made my day wonderful.. it motivates me to pursue all the things that I love 🥰💖

[@soundaryasabareesan7454]

Yup I’m the real one❤ I feel happy just by listening to your voice… Your journaling videos inspired me get out from my personal depression ❤ With ❤ from India 🇮🇳 !!

[@wendywslee]

Well done for pushing through! Support u always n love u 😘😘 Ally loves watching your videos ❤️

[@beatriceserrano7208]

We all go thru things, and it is okay. We are here for u, thank u for Allowing us to be a part of ur life. One day at a time. ❤

[@cpen_and_ink6202]

@Sarica - Good to see you back!

[@chelseag3365]

Your thoughts about keeping voice over where you're trying to figure out what to say, etc, would/is so helpful for me because I have more moments like that then I am happy with, so it kind of normalizes that it's okay to need to think before you talk or even talk aloud to figure out what you're thinking. 😊 thanks ❤

[@Sandra-ld9rj]

You are such a beautiful human being. Thank you for sharing.

[@emmabernardi8138]

Your video are so relaxing,happy to see you again here on the tube❤

[@LovkynaPeral]

Welcome authentic Sarica 🍀 all the best for you on your Path

[@aleidadiaz2261]

Take care of yourself! Been there and kids are a lot of emotional work.

[@boo_paints]

Thanks for that voice over... That makes sense

[@kayefer]

I missed you!!

[@karenmabe9819]

Sorry you had such a rough go of it and glad you are working to take care of yourself.

[@mice9780]

I'm in the same mood

[@eprohoda]

really useful masterpiece, adios!Sarica. =))

[@Foolish_huan]

These videos are becoming so rare 😭 😭

[@moshicute2201]

I'm also going through depression with suicidal ideation... I can't even push you to post a new video coz I know you're experiencing depression too. So, all I can do is rewatch your old videos a couple times Though I don't know about mine, I hope you'll win your fight, my Dear. I really do

[@wellergurl]

❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🤗