Feeling troubled after some unwelcome news, this is what I do; writing, art, creating to heal

Life is bumpy, this is what I do... After some very unwelcome, troubling news which I will share with you here, I am back from our van trip. Hearing this news, completely out of the blue, has wobbled my foundations, big time. I have to admit, I am a little worried. But, onwards! Healing my soul in my usual ways with creativity, art, painting, writing and art journaling. This is my soothing, creative process and I am unlocking some major keys to transforming everything and transitioning my way through. Thank you so much for keeping me company on this wild ride called life! Try to keep your lights shining bright out there! Love you all to bits, Wendy. Xx
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[@MsArtistwannabe]

When lock down happened here I just remember feeling extremely grateful with the timing. It happened just a few months before I had planned to retire. So, as soon as it happened I gave my boss notice I wouldn’t be back. Daughter was in nursing school and granddaughter was in TK age four program. Which was shut down of course. I was able to take care of my granddaughter while my daughter continued with nursing school. Was extremely grateful for my garden. And that I had made my final payment on my little house. It is infuriating while most of us are paying higher prices for everything while the big companies are having record making profits exploiting the situation. Especially the oil companies. Had friends in hospitality that lost their incomes.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

your timings were perfect but yes, your friends and so many others had some really tough times.... karma will come to counter the greed,,, xxx

[@Dawnnem]

@@theunexpectedgypsy I hope greed Becomes a thing of the past. I have never understood it. Nothing can be taken with you.

[@beccogiallo]

8 pkúp87

[@katrinav.8503]

Yes, they (big companies) live like there’s no tomorrow, no God, no anything- except money. What do you need that much money for?!

[@ellenvictory3976]

I have just found you, so good to see how you are doing your own thing. I am so much like you, love my own quiet time, to think. I do art, sewing gardening and much more. I do meditate and have done for years. I love to walk in the woods be close to the trees. I am graful for all I have. And my life is so wonderful. Thank you for your videos, I just love seeing all your wonderful things around you too.

[@kalayne6713]

Talking about housing issues is very triggering for me. Here in Australia, we have a housing crisis that's been put in the too hard basket for decades, resulting in a growing invisible pandemic of homelessness.3 of my family are homeless, all very ill after years of living in a mouldy rental. It's hard not to feel completely despairing about it,but each night I tell myself at least they have a roof over their heads,(a decommissioned motel), they have their therapy cat and it could be a lot worse. We all practice gratitude, but trying to be creative in a single motel room is tricky...yet you are inspirational, Wendy. You did it in a van.Thanks for being real, and caring, from Kaye.🐱

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

God Bless you Kaye, and all your fam too, xxx gratitude and each other carries us through... somehow x much loves

[@sandiedaniel5403]

Same here in the U.S.! Interest rates are up to 8.9 and gas over 4.00. Rent has gone from 60.00 a square foot to over 100.00 per square ft!! I guess our government's have sold out to the world bank! Trillions and trillions!!!😥

[@ABirdWoman]

Love all the slights and sounds of your special places… I am intending you and James are finding the perfect new place to have as a home… for the highest and best good of all concerned. I have a mantra that helps me in tough times: “Everything is ALWAYS working out for me…” and so it is for you and James!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

llove you mantra Sandy thank y ou xxxxxxxxxxx

[@lauralunaazul]

I use that mantra too sometimes. 💖

[@juliae.8237]

The amount of greed since the beginning of the lockdown is staggering and the lack of justice is frustrating. The angels are watching and I am certain a good opportunity is waiting for you! Blessings. PS You look really beautiful in that green dress 👗.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

yes, it's seems it magnified it! Karma is coming for them!! Many blessings to you too and thank you I got that dress about 5 years ago from a charity shop here! Was such a lovely find! xx

[@mamamode1312]

The jewel tones both the green and the cranberry are quite complimentary.

[@magicwendy210]

a lot of landlords are being ridiculous but it will back fire on them when they don't get any renters or present ones move out so l have a feeling it will change again at some point with resonable rent, and yes it is not nice to be forced into taking action but sometimes fate does this to make us take action and make the change we were dreading or fearing...go for it wendy and find your dream home, hugs

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Exactly well put Wendy xxxxx and karma of course is coming!!! xxx big hugs back x

[@txspacemom765]

I just did this this morning. I received some news, I had to digest it, I went through my emotions, but mostly poured them into my creative arts.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

happy creating and well done for processing xx we got this!! x

[@freereinartstudio1463]

Art is my self care. :) Best wishes to all of you! Keep creating!

[@elenaknighton7094]

I truly understand your feeling about lockdowns and greed. I feel the same way,as one who my husband and I are retired and disabled and it's quite disturbing all the price gouging on food and medicines. I have turned to prayers for peace and guidance. Love to you and James and keep holding on to each other.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Prayers for you too 😙😙♥️♥️🙏🙏 may karma do it thing! Xx

[@barbarawatson1667]

I can relate to some of your feelings and experiences, here in Canada. I have found that “Benevolent Prayers” have a unique magic about them. I can recommend the website of Tom T. Moore for guidance on this. Many people dismiss this simple type of prayer, but as someone who has been committed to my own path of greater wisdom I can and do attest to their power to assist us greatly. So much good magic has come into my life, and I feel so much more peaceful. And as someone who has broken her neck and lived through the horror of that I feel that I can indeed comment on this. Many blessings.

[@MonikaBehr]

I fully understand your annoyance. My daughter, also in the UK, just went through the greedy landlord phenomenon. They ended up literally homeless for a period, until they found a new situation. All settled now, but so stressful!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

So sorry to hear this Monika xx glad she has found somewhere but gosh such a nightmare!!

[@thriftytowers7160]

To be honest, the future feels so worrying at the moment with all the price increases and wondering how to survive as living costs rocket up. I think the majority of us are in the non-millionaire bracket. You are certainly not on your own in your thinking.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

karma is coming!! that's my thought anyway! much loves xxx

[@melaniehassan8478]

You have become a huge part of my "online" life. Thank you for so often saying the right things at the right time for me. It reminds me we are all in this together and it is important to look after each other. Much love to you both. Mel X

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

aww lovely, xxx thank you cccxxx

[@lauralunaazul]

Yes!

[@Parianparlay]

I just love how you dance! I think you truly are a fairy! X

[@kris.creates]

I am in Florida and prices have gone way up with rent around me along with groceries, gas, everything really and the struggle is real. I hope you can buy a little cottage, a fixer upper maybe, a place for you and James to call your own and to get out from under a greedy landlord.

[@AnitasDreams]

Wendy I so enjoy you. Letting go is hard. We see the same thing here in the USA. My husband & I had rented for years & I mean years. I finally said in 2020 we have to be ready to find a home in 2021 if at all possible. Yes we were in the year where it all went crazy but I had done the homework & based our search for a home we could afford on retirement in 5 years. We DidI It!!!! We hung in there & stuck to our limit & found a small home we love. Here in the USA the media kept telling us that the inflation was high because of too much spending. I did not buy that because it is the middle class that supports the wealthy & everyone we know is struggling for just the basics. Our interest rates have risen about 3 times so far this year. That helps if you have $$$$ in savings or investments but not if you have any debt. Now the economists are calling for a recession in about 6 months. I think you have to trust your own instincts. Sending us all out there good thoughts.

[@MiiPaintings]

And I had absolitely same situation with the moving and rising up the rent. It’s just craaaaazy. Fortunatelly we can still create and be the most happy people in the world

[@Sharon_L]

Last year we were evicted from our rental home of more than 5 years in order for it to be sold. It sold within two weeks. There were virtually no rentals available but by some miracle we got one, but all of the rents had gone up. We had to pay $150 a week more for the same size house 2 minutes drive away, and we couldn’t afford it. As soon as our 12 month lease expired our landlord has now put the rent up again! So much greed….and so many stressed people struggling to get by.

[@marie-claudevigneault564]

Sorry Wendy you have to go through this Greed..... M'y actual landlord is depress and suicidal.... Became paranoïaque... In 8 years it's the first Time we had a figth but hé was nasty. I've looked and Found a fantastic New place, in an old building but being renovated. IT belonged to a nuns group. So the had a fantastique chapelle which Will become a library ! Perfect for me. But I was refused because I'm deasable ( MS ) !!!! It's forbidden by law here in Québec. So I had to file a complaint to the humain rigths commission ! It's unbelievable how people have become ..... Greedy, wanting to rent only to the rich..... I felt humiliated.... Take care Everyone and figth for your ritgh !

[@penelopemarshall6320]

Terrible, that law in Quebec, so unfair. So many places have fallen to these tyrannical rules and so much greed. This is the worst it has been in my 55 years!

[@christinebarone2151]

Cozy studio is an understatement ! We are still feeling the effects of lockdowns here in the US as well. I myself feel more introverted than before. Prices are ridiculous and the housing market prices are coming down. Good luck on your continued journey.. i have been following you on KZbin since the beginning i think. Sending much love to you and James .

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Yup, I totally hear you. xx Karma is coming for the greedy folks! Thank you so much for being here for all this time!!! Much loves to you too!!! xxxxxxx

[@MiiPaintings]

I absolutely loove all your videos. And I looove the fact that your studio is exactly the same. It’s in shape of L and has got 2 big windows. You woudn’t believe how similar it is. I am sending you all my love all the way from the Czech republic. I wish you lots of happy creative moments xxxx

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

ha! how funny!!! and you all the way in the Czech republic! Serendipities!! xxx much loves x

[@SapphicUnderground]

Just wanted to say I absolutely agree with you about the housing market, landlords and greed - it makes so much harder for those struggling to make ends meet whilst the wealthy just get wealthier. P.S. I love your videos, thank-you so much for all your hard work and welcoming us into your life.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Totally agree! But karma is coming for them!! tee hee!!

[@onerainywish9759]

Lovely Wendy, thank you. I love what you have done with your studio space. Steady on dear woman. Here in the US the financial strains are crushing people. It’s all wrong. But we carry on, and I truly appreciate your generous sharing of how you navigate through difficulties, tending to the creative fires… big hugs, and reassurance to all those who are struggling!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

so sad many are struggling... xxx big hugs back xx

[@suev4143]

Delighted that the creative "snug" is working for you - it looks so welcoming and cosy. And glad you enjoyed your holiday. As for not being able to read your book, I went through a spell (penomause time) where I couldn't concentrate long enough to read for long. I finally stopped fighting with my brain and body, and changed to reading in short bites, sometimes just a page at a time, and found that I stopped stressing and was able to absorb what I read. Thanks for taking us along on your hols - loved the sunsets and the beach. Sending love, light, sparkling fairy dust, and gentle hugs to you and James.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Much love and thanks Sue, and much fairy dust too!!!

[@sherelynwhite4130]

So sorry to hear of your financial woes. ☹ The rent fiasco seems to be the greed disease that has spread around the world. During the pandemic the super rich got richer and the poor got poorer , and the middle class income folks are now slipping closer to the poverty line. Here on the tiny Island I live on people that are second and third and even fourth generations are having to leave because of this very same issue. It's either that or go live with grandma, auntie or mom and dad again! So many people here are living in their cars or pitching tents on the beaches where they can...it's a mess!😳 People with extreme wealth have found our beautiful island and pushed out the common person. Those that choose to stay struggle with living in very small spaces and working most of their waking hours. It's not good and I don't know what the solution is.😕 My heart goes out to you Wendy and James. Take care and trust that your needs will be met. Keep envisioning what you need and believe that it's yours.🙏💖🌴🌺💫🌈🙋‍♀️

[@sandrazboinski6473]

I appreciate your methods to percolate your thoughts on a problem. I am sorry to hear about the rental issue. It saddens me when folks are taken advantage, especially when the landlord can still make a good profit and not be greedy. I lift you and James in prayer for the perfect opportunity to be found. Hugs. Love the morning dance, I will add that to my day. 😊

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

yup! me too Sandra, my landlord owns the place too so no mortgage to pay! karma coming for them!! Thank you for the welcome prayers too much appreciated xxxxxxxxxx and yes, get your dancing feet on!!

[@heathertucker7056]

The amount of greed in the world at the moment is staggering! The rich boys are all getting richer and the workers are struggling! I guess it’s the same everywhere but it’s worrying that people can get away with it and no one seems to do anything about it! Our politicians have a lot to answer too! I hope you can get your housing sorted soon Wendy x

[@robynforman1978]

There is no energy crisis. Its the greed of big corporations. It should be illegal how much they are squeezing the poor. We are being robbed. Always glad to see your videos. Sorry you both have a greedy landlord. You and James are clever people you will solve this big problem. Sending peace and love. Greetings from Brighton

[@annettehudson1432]

I would love to know what your thought process is when you journal. I love watching your videos. They are not only inspirational but also uplifting. You make me smile and love all the little things in life. Thank you for sharing your life and artistry with us!

[@eanalafont2061]

Thanks for the road trip with you guys! Especially loved the beach and hearing the waves. I needed that. Things are are so challenging everywhere now. I will hold you in "the light", sending Reiki your way.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

welcome!!!! thanks for that and much loves to you too!! xxx

[@WorldWideWebObserver]

Hello Wendy! I enjoy seeing you dance around like a beautiful little ballerina on a music box! Hang in there and your struggles will lead you to the peaceful and joyful places where you are meant to be. Hugs to you from Texas....💐

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

thank you Tyra xx

[@anjou6497]

What a lovely comment to her, bless you Tyra. 🧡🌿💜🌱

[@shirleyadamson9326]

First off, big hugs! “Surrender” is not a word that finds its way into my vocabulary very often however in the context in which you used this word here it may. It’s another, and gentle, way of describing the act and the necessity of “letting go”. Take care, blessed be.

[@MegaChelsea25]

You are such a lovely person Wendy, and such an inspiration. I love your videos, and you have inspired me to return to drawing and painting too - thankyou!

[@eugenebellion9142]

Dear Wendy & James, I can totally empathize with you on your situation. Our building has been recently purchased from a private ownership to a corporate real estate company. The very first thing they have done is raise our rent a total of 20%, while the amenities have significantly been cut back. There is no solution unless you want to move house, and the housing market here is pretty much non existent. Prices on everything are much higher than a few months ago, the only thing that has not increased is our income. We are very much losing any middle class we had. Time to hunker down and bite the bullet. Hopefully something will change for the better. Just keep smiling, make the best of each situation, and enjoy what you can of life.

[@maryd55m]

Loved the road trip. I wish we had more country roads where we live in Indiana (there are still some but not close by). We own our home but the taxes and insurance have skyrocketed. I hate to see what gas and electricity are going to be this winter. What we have here is big companies buying up houses everywhere in bad and good areas and renting them out at high prices (some of these areas I would be afraid to live in). Also, rents are going up in apartments and the owners aren't even taking care of the maintenance or paying the utility bills they are required to pay. House prices are also skyrocketing so people can't even buy a house. I'm sure it's crazy everywhere but it's frustrating.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

karma is coming for their greed!!!! something will crash soon!! xxx much loves xx

[@maryd55m]

@@theunexpectedgypsy What they are doing is pushing people out of their neighborhoods. I think it's called gentrification. It's awful.

[@fynnandfynner]

Wendy you're not alone with your landlord situation, a friend of mine has just literally made homeless, because her landlord put the tent up to a ridiculous amount, I won't say how much but its truly shocking and far more than its worth. And to be honest he couldn't even explain how or why he had put it up. Greed...it is, because I did some figures and he's put it up way more than he needed to.... Horrible man!!!!

[@francesdavey1337]

I understand your annoyance some people are greedy take care xx

[@RevLetaLee]

Yes, greed is running things in our world these days. Lovely video. Thank you for sharing.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

karma will come around, is my thinking! xxxxxx

[@saltandlight44777]

Here in the US people are living in cars or with family because rents have gone beyond income. To BUY a home or even car is totally out of reach. My savings and 401 k are gone. Jobs hard to find.

[@samwright8599]

Had a feeling it was rent. I had an awful landlady, she was stealing from me amongst other things. So you have my deepest sympathy. I'm hoping everything settles down soon. But there has to be a huge over haul in what's being done to the average working man/woman

[@pamelaroebuck1079]

It is the same thing here in the states. The middle class is disappearing and only the 1 percent seem to be enjoying themselves. Sad time for all of us around the world. Wondering what they're up to. Feel better. There are some things the greedy ones can't take away.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

karma is coming Pamela,,, !!! and good times for the rest of us! xxxx loads of loves

[@vivekagudmundsson9624]

Hi Wendy thanks for today so nice you have in you studio. Im just waiting for my studio whatersituasion vill be fixed 🙄....my art spirit is dying..dont now what to do..?? Just waiting.see you soon.😘

[@anjou6497]

I love the way you said you need alittle time to "perculate". That's so true. I also have a greedy landlord situation. I've never missed a days rent in 35 years, keep the place in very good nick. Oh, it's a game, the housing crisis. I do wish you well. I'm making pottery now but whew, its very tough times. 🌱

[@amberrichards8078]

My landlord put the rent up for first time last autumn. The garden needed a lot doing to it, which I sorted out. And there was lots of issues after moving in, which did get sorted, but annoying, as all the jobs should of been done before I moved on. From the letter it is clear will be going up each year. Every now and again I dread how much it will go up this autumn. Like you I am thinking it is time to move.

[@missj2428]

Hi Wendy. First time I'm chiming in. I wanted to thank you! I journal now almost everyday, which I learned from you and also do art more as a hobby to relax and forget about time and just play. And then I often say to my self in my journal, I'll have to peculate over something before I just jump in, like getting a personal trainer at the gym! Yes, I've tried yoga at the gym to loose weight but I like getting my heart rate up. Thank you for your videos, I love them! Sorry about the rent

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

this makes me soooo happy to hear, happy journaling dear Miss J xxx

[@dikshyachapagain5442]

Prices and greed in people are insane and millennials suffer my rent is so high its hard to find places to rent nowadays ! Can you please make a video about how you pack your bag do whats in my bag video when you go to the studio from your house. Would be fun to watch :)

[@kaytiej8311]

Thank you so much for your honest sharing. It has been hugely comforting to me today. Surrender is a difficult thing sometimes, but I agree with you about allowing what is and waiting for the next. This is a truth frequently disregarded in our busy lives and struggle to survive in these challenging times. I am currently struggling with the experiences of fibromyalgia and it’s restrictions, but I am always more at peace when I allow my body and soul to be where it is each day; despite the 21st century view of productivity is the only currency of value. Take care and stay safe.

[@nikhta100]

Well, you have to live something to have it in video and uploaded it so we can see it, right? So is very logical to be behind a week or so. Post office has gone way over the top here in Greece too. So much more expensive that I was forced to close my etsy shop and now I have no idea what to do because no one is hiring. Hope things will work better and more freely for everyone. Much love from Greece

[@marleenquesnel8191]

I don't know about housing (purchasing) or renting where you live , but where I live buying a home is the answer for us. The money spent on a mortgage is money benifiting us instead of rent money benifiting someone else. I can garden even in a very small postage stamp front or back yard to suplement us (saved money) and I have no one hiking up rent when ever they want. The whole owning a home is so worth it, strawberries, gooseberry bush, raspberries take not much room to grow and a couple 4x6 raised beds provide plenty of fresh produce for us and last but not least a small Woodstove helps with the heating bill. We are so lucky, I love my home and yard and rarely want to stray from the oasis we have made here. Wish you well which ever your decision is on what you do in the future.

[@scoodler]

Love the new painting with the blue butterfly 🖤 Sorry to hear about the rent challenges. You are definitely not alone! The last decade in the SF Bay Area has felt like one unending financial upheaval in terms of housing costs. Best of luck in finding a safe and sweet spot to plant your roots.

[@marg6196]

Times may push us back to multi-generational living arrangements, which may be a silver lining?

[@MrOrchardsWorld]

Lockdown, although it was caused by a horrible event, actually enabled my wife and I to cut our living expenses massively and save up the last of our deposit to buy a house. We moved 6 weeks ago and I finally have a garage workshop and a spare room 'studio' to indulge my art just like you! Lovely videos, so inspiring!

[@ArtyAntics]

Have a look at your contract, they are usually contractually entitled to increase it in line with the retail price index which is 12.34% this year so it shouldn’t be more than that. If you are out of contract you are entitled to a rolling contract. Citizens advice is helpful for more info in you need it. I’ve just moved myself so I sympathise 💜😊✌️ sending you peaceful house hunting prayers

[@mothra_mothra]

It's like that here, in the US, too. Majority of landlords are greedy. I purchased my cousin's older single wide mobil home in 2014. It has three bedrooms and one bathroom. And while it needs a lot of work, I am very thankful to have it. It's 900 square feet (83.613 square meters) goThe lot rent, the property my home sits on, is nearly $700 a month. I pay trash removal, water and yard care and I own the building. So, I can do whatever I want to it. I'm luckier than most because even dinky, one bedroom apartments are going for $800 to $1,300! And there is no way a rental allow me to have my family of 8 kitties in an apartment. My rent goes up, I believe, it is 15% every year. I know people who have been looking for apartments and the average is $1,200. it's crazy all over and I believe, since renters are looked down upon, community governments don't really care. So, there aren't caps are other protections placed on rentals and how much they can squeeze out of you. It only got worse with lock down because the excuse of property owners now need to make up for all the rents there weren't paid during lockdown. I do want to purchase property to move my little mobile home to. A mortgage or loan payment is much less expensive than rent. But, what if I can't do that? It's pretty scary.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

I appreciate you sharing your situation too as it's helpful to hear what others are going through too. It is pretty scary but your mobile home sounds just perfect. I really do hope you can buy some land too! xx

[@lily_liya]

You're such a beautiful soul and wonderful person ✨ i do the same to heal. I love your hair and everything.

[@nyonya02]

So amazing! Actually, I was just thinking of you 💭 and you just popped up🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

thank you xxxxx

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

@@nyonya02 wahhoooo! xx

[@bmichele6397]

I just went through the same thing with my landlord, we were forced to move suddenly, I feel your pain... I hope it all works out for you guys!! Thank you for keeping US company!

[@jmitch5161]

Dear Wendy, so sorry you are both being taken advantage of. I'm afraid greed has been a big downside of lockdown. I too private rent, and it has become more of a minefield than ever before. Important to take your time though! Love and blessings 🙏

[@michelepastele5347]

I guess we didn't NEED proof the world is crazy, but there is always proof around us! I read today in the Sunday paper two very different articles: "70 per cent of renters are reporting significant rent increases since the pandemic!' and also: "Homelessness worsening throughout the state" (in the Southwest U.S.A.) ! VERY frustrating to hear that when people in general are the most down, the greedy take that opportunity to make more money - it's very fugly. I'm sending you each a hug and hoping that a beautiful just right spot will open up for you so you can get away from that greedy landlord! Thank you for taking us to the beach - that was absolutely lovely! xx

[@sallya.2412]

Hi, I am new to your channel. Been going through a similar housing situation here myself. Despite inflation going on, the landlord is being greedy. Now wants the house to be sold. So going through a bit of anxiety, stress and trying to process this all. Watching what you do and how to de-stress in your artwork and journaling to relax. I'm thinking of giving the journaling a try. Never done it and I would imagine a good way to let the thoughts out. Thank you for sharing this.

[@cindyhall5131]

Hello Wendy from little old Tassie. I have watched a few of your KZbin videos now and I love your open honestly. You are so relatable and so many of us are going through some challenging times right now. You shine a light of love art and connection. Love your artwork. Your fairies are so beautiful and meaningful. 🥰😘 love to you from the other side of the world cindy

[@marlagroethe3145]

What country is this? Looks like Ireland? So lovely

[@carmengiles456]

Thank you Wendy for another great video. Always much food for thought; along with the creative gems. The studio is looking fabulous a real retreat. I feel exactly the same as you re-greedy-covid-vultures. Here in Bournemouth the rents have shot up, my son was set to leave home but can not afford the exoberdant rents. Its turning into a second-home area with greedy people gobbling up all the rental places & making sooo much money on airbnb, makes me so mad. Thank goodness for youtubers like yourself Wendy. Sharing rays of creative light.

[@P.S.ItsAllShiny...]

Your studio is looking amazing! Love it!!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

thanks Trish! xx

[@Elvislou42]

I would love you to deeper into your writing process, Wendy!

[@lucybloom7600]

Hi Wendy, your studio looks so lovely and arranged. I couldn't tell if your rent was pertaining to your house or your studio you were speaking about. I hope you are able to keep both as you have a stunning studio and the country side is awesome. Always want the best for you. As always thank you for sharing with us and your fairies are looking so beautiful.

[@anjou6497]

where d'you get your overalls/dungarees i wonder ? They're great . As another creative person i long for comfort-wear. I'm determined to get some this month. I'm quite slim, yet jeans & trousers just ain't comfy. (Keep popping that button, and the zips fail too much ). Dungarees are a design made in heaven but can be pricey !. I've just subbed, love your video. 👌💜🌿🧡🌱

[@karyn1147]

Yes! The overalls are great 👍🎉 I'm also curious to know where you got them, and if available online ?!

[@christinamoxon]

Love the colour of those dungarees, Wendy. Sorry to hear your rent has increased. Is there anything you can do legally? There should be protection, during cost of living crisis, against landlords suddenly putting a large increase on your rent. Isn't that illegal? I hope you get it sorted soon and who knows, maybe it's a sign... Love you lots and best wishes from the Sussex coast xxx

[@Grammy52]

Landlords are doing the same thing in the US. A 30% increase is not unusual. I don’t know how they expect regular people to survive.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

🥺makes me so mad! Karma is coming! 💪💪

[@magdastar2249]

Such a lovely video. Thank you❤️👍. You could not be more correct about the greed. Things are the same here in the U.S. It is especially difficult for women of a certain age. Women in their 60's, 70's and even 80's are out there working or homeless. A sad state of affairs. Your studio is definitely cozy and comfy. Enjoy 🙏🌿⚘️🌿

[@rumdo5617]

I share your annoyance Wendy - re price increases and vast profits. With the population increase there is a shortage of rental property and landlords are taking advantage of the demand. Thanks to James from me too for always being there for me, even during the tricky times 😂 💕

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

yup! nodding over here.... xx will do!!! xxx

[@michelesinkitstampit]

I always say that everything happens for a reason! It just mean that something new and exciting is about to happen if you will let it. Keep calm and it will work itself out.

[@belindahugheslifestyle]

Dearest Wendy, so sorry to hear about the rent hike and sleep problems, but even with that and menopause, you look fantastic, especially your eyes! Glad you and James got away to the beach and camping for a bit. Nothing like water, sea breeze and open sky for easing your troubles and getting your energies back together. I know you'll find your best path through this, and be fully supported by your faithful community the whole way through. Bright blessings.

[@corinaklies8131]

The rent here is not good, though I keep hearing my city is cheapest in my country. Houses I'm used to seeing for $100,000 or less are now well over $300,000. My finances have been sketchy, but now I'm making more than I ever have, but I'm priced out of the market (if I don't want a full reno and mold removal). It's so frustrating. Several new complexes are going up, so I'm actually quite worried about the increase in rent. Trying so hard not to get overwhelmed by it all. Thank you for your videos and advice.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

I hear you for sure!! I think something is going to crash and it isn't going to be the renters! xxx

[@deirdreclark2128]

Sorry to hear about your rent problems. What a bastard. My daughter in in rented accomodation with husband and 3 adult off spring and 3 dogs. Their rent has gone up to £1.800 so they are moving,BUT trying to find a rental with dogs is no joke. At the eleventh hour they have found one in Leicestshire, they were in Northamptonshire. It is immoral the way landlords put up rent. No rain here at all in Hertfordshire, the garden is fried, look awful, so depressing. Bright Blessings to you Wendy. Sending you virtual hug and peace.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

gosh, that's a nightmare for sure... laws are changing here about pets ... in fact there are a whole load of laws coming in which are not good for these greedy landlords... or ba...s ....ds... as you quite rightly put!! Hope your garden gets some rain first and big blessings to you too Deirdre xx

[@rosemarypetersen143]

First I want to say I love you Wendy and the music that goes along with your videos and your spirit. When I have problems I always want to call someone and talk about it but these days my friends seem to have their own and it’s not easy to get past your own to help others. Right now mine is a nasty old septic system on my old house which I just returned to after a 2 yr expensive experiment elsewhere. Getting the finances to fix is the problem. But then I called a friend I haven’t talked to in long time who is having serious problems with her own health and just lost her husband - so there you go - the reality of all I have to do is pay for some new plastic pipe!!! I ordered some new beautiful watercolor from a company in Ukraine that will help them a tiny bit - there’s a saying if you live by the sea (me) it’s enough. And I do. So please all you artists and musicians etc in other lovely life spaces, don’t lose heart because of the greedy monsters out there. We’ll at least be able to look at ourselves in the mirror and say hey!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Perspective, it's sooo true, thanks for this and much loves to you and the sea! xxxxx

[@paulathefairy676]

Sending you love Wendy 🧡 I feel very saddened about how people are behaving since coming out of the awful lockdown and we must remember that the pandemic was tragic! I was praying that humanity would be more compassionate after this experience but sadly not ❤️ just keeping shining bright and sharing the love everyone who follow you 🌼

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

big loves Paula xx

[@dianarene8952]

I so look forward to your videos, like visiting with a special friend, Retirement came first for me, then lockdown, Now I feel like my life has been totally isolated. You bring the world to us and make us smile . Gather all your fairies around you and live your best life.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

awww, be it only online, it's still community isn't it??!! Much loves and i'm sending a few fairies to keep you company too!! cxxx

[@kimbazzani8697]

Beautiful road you guys took Love the sound of ocean Waves 🌊 So sorry about the news you received 😞 the universe has the perfect plan for you guy's 🙂

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

thank you yes, I believe it has!! xxxxx

[@kimbazzani8697]

@@theunexpectedgypsy ☺️❤️

[@sallystanbury2025]

You look lovely in the plum colours and you’re right your studio is looking cozy! It’s hard to stay grounded I’m finding as we are in the process of a house move….we are in a chain and it’s a slow process but keeping fingers crossed it’ll happen in good time. We are feeling the pinch like everyone and looking to move to a small cozy cottage. Sending you positive vibes Wendy xx

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Oh thank you! and hope you get settled in your new place soon!! xxx

[@bethcollier3789]

Aww Thank you, bless you and your days. May our worries soon be over. Thanks also to James.

[@amywoolsey6591]

Do you remember, not so long ago, when you were doing a giveaway for when you hit something like 8k subscribers and by the time you got there you had already surpassed and gotten like 10k or 12k. Anyway, I'm sure I have the numbers wrong, but I remember that time. Thanks for keeping us company as well, Dear Waffling Wendy. ❤

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

awww thanks for keepong me company for sooo long!!! xxxx I appreciate you so much!! xxxx

[@amywoolsey6591]

@@theunexpectedgypsy Ah, well you are welcome. Although, you've really got the hard part. I just sit back and watch ;) Cheers to you!

[@rachelphelps6347]

I am sorry you have the problem. Some people, unfortunately, are greedy and try to take advantage of the situation. I am blessed to have a home, but then there is the upkeep, and you pray nothing big happens, like the heating/AC goes out, etc., especially when your income is limited!! When looking at rent prices around here in my part of the USA, rent prices are high, and I don't know how anyone can afford them, unless there are 2 or 3 people working to help pay the bills! It can be quite scary for people. I think that is one reason so many people are going the tiny home route. Who can afford a normal size home anymore! Looks like a lovely get away you had and such lovely scenery!

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

yes, I appreciate that you as a homeowner are not without the worries too... times are v unsettled xxx thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it!! xxx

[@catherinehalliwell4844]

I really adore you. Watching your videos, is a breath of really fresh air. Learning how to not worry about things you can not change, is very hard for me. You have taught me to relax, be me. Accepting the ups and downs, I just want you to know we all love you so much thank you from the usa.

[@lauralunaazul]

Wow Wendy! Is the first time I found one you MAYBe.. can read my comment! Yeah!!! ... I started watching you yesterday I think... and I already in love with you, so speak... I am a "tiny" (?) fairy as well, painter and "artist" (for me)... lol. Creator, dreamer. And LOVE! your channel, blog! Just beautiful. Makes me feel so happy and in good company, while at home healing... (cronic illnes), I love your autenticity and cozynes (and vulnerability) .. yes. Thank you Wendy for fire my light :) 💖🙏🏻 Ps: also love everything you do and will love to know more about your jounarling process. Thank you Wendy!!

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

Hey Wendy , I hear You about the greed in these times , Power co. and Banks are all having huge profits here in NZ as well as the Landlords and Real Estate blurrrghhhh , so sorry to hear of the situation . I know You may have already, write/draw a Beautiful List with the Lovely James , of what You would Love to have in Your New Place and pop it somewhere for the Universe to see and feel ...so It knows what to send You both . I feel it in my waters that You will be more the Happy ...Time travelling is fabulous and So are YOU BOTH!!! The Universe is always listening >>> UNI-VERSE=ONE SONG=LOVE! ...Grizabella Moonbeam the Joy Germ xx

[@michemman]

Dear Wendy and James, While you were travelling on the narrow roads with the hedges, I wonder... Have you ever seen a hedgehog crossing from places like this, and had to stop to help it? (If I was a hedgehog, I would live there. I know that they are vulnerable species....) Our echidnas like this kind of road setting. I suppose you would see mainly birds crossing to the hedges? In kindred spirit, Eliza Australia xxx

[@jenniferrugh189]

Hugs, Wendy. I am glad you’re here. Thank you for sharing. When I visited the UK summer of ‘17, we drove and rode trains and busses a lot and I couldn’t get enough of the countryside. From East Tennessee💕

[@tedbus7708]

A studio in a nowhere Canadian town is 1500$ that started pre pandemic..went from 350 to 1500 and there's nothing to stop rent from increasing.

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

Bonkers! And very disheartening 🥺but karma is coming…

[@karyn1147]

Very curious to know which province / town?

[@goth00000]

Hello, do you put dates on your pages? Or you know when specific events occurred because...well, you know?😚😚

[@cyndirella23]

Wholeheartedly empathise - landlord didn't pay his mortgage, tho I was paying rent promptly and in full, I was evicted and couldn't find anywhere to live with 2 elderly poodles so I (fortunately) had to move back in with my mom (having lived independantly for 40 years!) Am still having trouble finding somewhere affordable that is ok with dogs and my disability. My Mom shouldn't be having to deal with this, but neither should I. Worse news was the landlord made a deal with the bank and got the property back. Sad, angry, bitter and desperate. Hospitalised just after eviction (due to stress and heavy lifting that I Shouldn't have done - nor had to do!) Am now even more debilitated than I was! Still home hunting, Trying to be positive but am actually burying my head in the sand a little. Prefer not to think about it than deal with the stress currently. Rented forever homes feel like a thing of the past. I hope you're both luckier than I 💕💜

[@PaperPearls24]

since lockdown and now it's nearly 2023, I've been in seclusion as a caregiver to my fiancé's parents. I can't tell you how much life has been sucked out of me and how small the space we live in is. And how little of it I encompass. Or how much I can't accomplish. God... that was a lot about me but anyone who's done this, you know it's nothing about me.

[@cynthiapate9138]

The beach was so lovely. Here in the US, housing prices have risen so much that it is difficult for some to even pay the taxes on the property. I wish that people wouldn’t be greedy….. Love to you and James and to whoever reads this comment..

[@junemaguire5053]

Loved the vid. Reminds me of my area, I live in Australia, have done for some 40 plus years but used to live in Norfolk in England a rather beautiful county like yours. Pleased you enjoyed a wonderful holiday.

[@tarpleyk9352]

I always find you calm and delightful,and it truly helps me( not only gets me to wanting to create again ), but helps settle me, meaning my mind-my thoughts. You're truly a blessing!!

[@susanborsi-hampton8538]

Wendy you are truly amazing 👏🙏🏼 Thank you for sharing your truest soulful feelings with all of us : )***

[@CreativeOne-ll8et]

I am so much like you. I’m socially awkward and I love to talk too, I’m chatty. I have no idea how to video on KZbin or I would do it, well maybe, I’m learning to do art journals from you. Right now I’m in the inspiration state. Not made or bought a journal yet. But we have a very nice store here that sells all kinds of books and journals and notebooks and stickers and cards and all kinds of stuff I could use to do art journaling. I’m going to learn how to draw. I would like to know what is the best old fashioned way to print quotes.. and and other things. I’m going to look for a used book store that sells magazines too.

[@terrie3531]

Lets take on those greedy landlords together! My rent is going up for the second time since the first lockdown in september as well :(

[@theunexpectedgypsy]

you are on Terrie!!! Jeez,,, where are you in the world??

[@lynetteclauser3551]

I understand your problems with landlords and the rich getting richer while the poor get poorer and the middle class disappearing all together. I wish I had an answer for you, but the same is happening here in the US. The property taxes on Our home of 36 years skyrocketed huge jumps in the last two years forcing us to sell and move 4 1/2 hours from our children at a time we should be near to be able to keep a very very tiny roof over our heads. I have no answers only more questions about inequities.

[@mandyofmarymac]

While watching your closing, I reminded of a music box, with you being the ballerina dancing away.

[@staceyea]

Yes, Wendy, I’d love to hear more about your writing process! That would be lovely.

[@Lacroix999]

Unless it’s already a huge company, I don’t see it as “greed” as so much other people just like us just trying to get by themselves being given no other choice but to Jack up their own prices.

[@hoohargh9945]

Life really is a stage isn't it!?.....life with a lens within a lens and another domic lens....hahahaha it's a fukin joke