Self Care Sit Around Saturday and the Shifts of Life

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My name is Jay Swanson - I'm an American writer living in Paris on an artist visa and hoping to make the city of light my home base - at least for the foreseeable future. I write science-fiction and fantasy, vlog daily, and love pizza a little too much.
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FAQ:
How long have you lived in France? On and off for over two years.
What do you miss most about ho- NACHOS
You're always talking about living on some ship. WHAT SHIP? - I made a "Draw My Life" video that explains a lot here: • Draw My Life
Where are you from originally? - Pullman, Washington - a small university/agricultural town near Idaho (and yes, the potatoes are amazing).
What do you film with? - I've made a lot of changes recently, but I try to keep my gear list up to date if you want to see what I use and buy some for yourself: bit.ly/JaysGear...
What do you edit with? - Adobe Premiere - it's pretty much all I've ever used since high school.
Aren't you ever freaked out by leaving your camera behind to film yourself? - Yep. But not too badly - I tend to be careful when I do.
Why are you living in #Paris? - Because I've always wanted to; I feel at home here: • Why I Want to Live in ...
Do you speak French? Oui. • Un Jour en Francais (E...
You talk a lot about the books you're working on, what are they about? - They're sci-fi (and fantasy) and I've got a decent pitch for you here: • The Pitch (Sorta) - Ag...
Do you make money off KZbin? - Ha, no. I wish. It took me over 500 videos to make my first total $100 off adsense. I think it will slowly change, but VERY slowly.
I really enjoy your videos, how can I support you? - The easiest and best way to support me is through Patreon, where you can pitch in as little as $1/mo to help me make better videos: / jayswanson
I don't trust this Patreon thing - can I just paypal you? - Here's my ko-fi if that's your thing (and coffee is your game): ko-fi.com/jays...
But I want to send you something tangible! - I do have a wishlist on Amazon, though it's a bit complicated with the international shipping situation. This is the US one: amzn.to/2ykS9Ux
And here's the French wishlist: bit.ly/JaysFren...
Thanks for watching!

[@shelaghjackson9577]

You need a rest day every now and again , so you can get back to bouncing around lovely Paris! Hope you had a good long nap.🛌😴

[@JaySwanson]

Absolutely - more naps for happier chaps =)

[@HeatherShineify]

I’m so glad you finally rested! You’re exhausting me while I binge watch......Saying how tired you are and all you do is go go go 😆🤪🤪🤪😴

[@JaySwanson]

Haha - yeah, I'm my own worst enemy =)

[@CecilliaDB]

Downtime is such an unvalued necessity. It’s like a battery recharge. I’ve run my batteries so low and burned out. You’re smart for doing these self care days. And...today(Sunday, it’s Sunday right?) wasn’t at all warm lol. On to tomorrow!

[@JaySwanson]

I'm trying to prevent too much more burnout danger =)

[@sunglist3677]

What a beautiful grateful person you are! Take it easy - take care. ☀️🌴

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks =D You too!

[@AnneMB955]

Good for you. Look after yourself. 👋🏻

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks =)

[@michaelmonn9308]

It's really tricky but important to embrace the slow days when you have your own business. Enjoy the quiet times.

[@JaySwanson]

Gotta slow down more around here haha

[@ThomasParis]

I'm actually hoping for a cold snap. I need more photos of snow covered Paris. They were my most popular last year ;)

[@JaySwanson]

Snow photos would be fun - I'll take one good snowfall in exchange for an early spring ;D

[@paulgreenlee7123]

You are really in this , thanks for letting us tag along

[@Nubianette]

It’s great that you’re able to have this moment to regroup, to focus on your priorities, and to put aside distractions. Sometimes it takes a little push. 😊

[@JaySwanson]

Naps are key =)

[@a1vampirewriter]

It’s always good to have a day just relaxing. I had very relaxing day to yesterday. Nothing better than seeing Elton John in concert. It was a great show.

[@JaySwanson]

Sounds like an energizing way to relax =)

[@bradmeseck2317]

It is so great watching your journey, as us corporate folk live our 9-to-5’s. You only live life once. Do what you want to do!

[@JaySwanson]

Doing my best! =D

[@franziagirl]

well nice I love paris

[@JaySwanson]

=D

[@TheMisssusiecue]

Naps are good! Self-care is a necessity. Adulting is hard and expensive sometimes, but like you said-an indicator of growth and success! 🎉

[@JaySwanson]

Here's hoping haha

[@balecalduin1993]

It's gotta be conforting to know that, after having left a good impression at the English school and with the kids voice acting thing, you can always go back to doing that if you need to.

[@JaySwanson]

Yeah - it's good to have a fallback for sure. Here's hoping that I can keep on going in this direction now though =D

[@Paul_C]

The one job you NEED is the CNRS... if only to become a French passport holder.

[@dave928]

yeah you don't want to burn THAT bridge.

[@JaySwanson]

No bridge burning underway =)

[@KarinLynnBates]

Cool Salida, Colorado t-shirt! Go, Colorado! 😃 Self care is a beautiful thing. I’ve been super sick the past week and really have had to take it really easy. Thankfully, we also had bad weather in Northern Colorado, and an evening class of mine was canceled, too, so I got extra rest that night. I hope Natasha is okay and that y’all had fun. Arrested Development is my son’s favorite series- I haven’t watched it yet but it’s on my list as I’m sure I’d like it. I’ll get around to it! Hope Sunday is just as chill for you. 👍🏼✌🏼

[@JaySwanson]

It's well worth the watch! =D

[@libusenagy4622]

Good for you looking after yourself and at last giving yourself time to relax! :)

[@JaySwanson]

=)

[@AnitasDreams]

It's all good!!!!!!!

[@JaySwanson]

=D

[@SnoozeAddict]

Self care should be a priority to prevent burn out, and it provides frequent opportunities to reassess work/life decisions. Learning that the hard way 🤒😷🤧

[@JaySwanson]

reassessing does require some real time

[@cynthiastewart5171]

Naps are the most brilliant thing!

[@JaySwanson]

Agreed! =D

[@MarkNeal75]

Absolutely in the same boat, working all hours to pursue my dream. One day I want to travel full time, photograph and video my journey whilst volunteering at charities around the world. Currently putting in 50 hour weeks at a pub, which is pretty brutal when you are 43 years old :( and then photography on top of that too!!

[@JaySwanson]

That does sound brutal. Keep after it! I hope that things start moving for you in the very near future =)

[@shammianand6980]

You're great. In every way. Keep up the awesomeness.

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks =)

[@jessievatsala5282]

Always jay superb...!! Good luck.

[@JaySwanson]

=D

[@decidedlydebbie]

You’ve come a long way, cheers to you

[@JaySwanson]

Thanks =D And thank you for the card! 🍕❤️🍕

[@decidedlydebbie]

Jay Swanson did you just now get your birthday card? I sent that like 6 maybe 7months ago 😂

[@candlewik1]

I’ve never noticed your tattoo before, what is it of? Enjoy your leisure time and your time with Natasha.

[@janizzeva]

It is a slize of pizza 🍕

[@dixierosestudios]

Him and his sister have matching pizza tattoos, they're so cute .

[@JaySwanson]

We're totes adorbs 🍕🍕

[@kerrin-gaihofstrand4313]

2 in a day!!!! Thanks for your boo boo this morning as sleep is escaping me....and it’s a piece of pizza 🍕....thé tattoo I mean 👇🏻👇🏻 see you tomorrow xx Kerrin and Leia xx now send some of that good luck my way please 🙏🏼

[@JaySwanson]

Pizzzza =D And I haven't gotten caught up on everything yet but your stickers went out a week or two ago 😎👍

[@paulgreenlee7123]

Now I know you love Juno

[@dixierosestudios]

Yey! Growing up! #Adulting ! And video games...

[@Darkeforce]

Dixie Rose if being an adult means no video games, I want no part of it! 😁😂

[@dixierosestudios]

@@Darkeforce same!

[@JaySwanson]

amen

[@paulgreenlee7123]

I guess it ain’t easy

[@Darkeforce]

The next time you’re doing voice over work, throw in a “Oh my god, we are having a FIRE...sale.” 😁😂

[@JaySwanson]

Long before I get hair plugs

[@MarcoCarmonaT]

How the protests going on Saturdays?

[@JaySwanson]

Intense in small areas by the sound of it

[@mikerhodes9198]

As you approach 1000 vlogs, in managing your financial resources you should consider monetizing your videos.

[@JaySwanson]

They already are 👍 Ads on KZbin don't make much at all

[@Christopher-oj1nf]

*VaD 938 Sat 9 Feb 2019* - beach workout guy *Paris* Indoors. Status update! _The doctor said give him jug band music - seems to make him feel just fine_

[@JaySwanson]

=)

[@MartinOcando]

Nutrition tip: Exercise accounts for roughly 15% of the total weight loss, while diet is 85%. So you'll lose weight way faster by changing your diet, than running marathons. Exercise is good for cardiovascular health and muscle toning, as well as other benefits, like stress control, increased metabolism, improvements in lymphatic function, etc. But for weight (and waist) reduction, nothing beats cutting some carbs and upping some good fats.

[@Christopher-oj1nf]

Ain't that the truth. ;) You can 'switch on' your metabolism with a very modest aerobic exercise regime. Bread (and alcohol/sweets) are not the way to lose weight (when your doctor says you're overweight). I can tell you right now, during the winter when the temptation is to stay indoors (where all the warmth is) that's the time when I'm at serious risk of back problems due to poor muscle tone. Bicycling is great but does not provide weight-bearing exercise, which I need plenty of. It's become non-optional: I'll walk, now, many times where I would have ridden it on the bicycle, in the past.

[@deladuchesse]

👍

[@MartinOcando]

@@Christopher-oj1nf Well, I can't say for the doctors, since most of them are trained to medicate instead of nurture, but at my 53 years of age, and fighting obesity for the most part of my life, not losing a single pound even with cutting calories and killing myself in the gym, I finally lost 25 pounds and 4 pant sizes in 6 months following a low carb high fat diet, and the only exercise I've been doing is a moderate 30 minute walk 3 x per week. I'm a living proof that it works.

[@MrdavidC89]

Hey Jay, my wife and I are going to be in Paris at the end of the month in March. We are a bit worried about getting around on Saturdays for the yellow vest protests. Does the metro usually shut down? How long do the protests usually take ?

[@JaySwanson]

Only a few stops on a few particular lines shut down, but it hasn't been terribly disruptive lately. Download Citymapper to keep track of what's down where before you head out - it's usually really accurate.

[@MrdavidC89]

Jay Swanson thanks :)

[@amayastrata4629]

I assume adobe will be a tax deductible expense so not the end of the world.

[@JaySwanson]

Definitely not =D

[@amayastrata4629]

That’s a shame. I think it would be deductible in the uk as it’s a business expense if you use it for business. Obviously France is a bit more restrictive tax wise.

[@teresasmith6076]

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