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[@alsonina]

I like how you described your hobbies, either 0 or 100. That's so me. Books, sewing, painting, video games, whatever makes me happy at the moment, obsessive to a fault. I wish I had more time in the day.

[@ElizabethBennett96]

This is me too! I was thinking for a while about getting a switch because I was a ds girly as a kid and I’ve rekindled my love for the Pokémon games and I play it for hours at night instead of scrolling. I love it!

[@alsonina]

@@ElizabethBennett96 I have a switch. 10/10 recommend. It’s nice to play sometimes when you have time to do so. I played some of the Pokémon games but mostly Animal Crossing, Splatoon, Fire emblem and a majority of Mario games have held my attention.

[@boringbrynn]

I smiled throughout the majority of this video because your content is so me. I love watching your videos because it is genuinely like catching up with a friend. I think your content speaks to me because I want my life to look like yours.

[@whatsdesreading]

was so sad when this was over btw

[@shaylaatiles]

As a huge Animal Crossing enthusiast (I have almost 500 hours on it… don’t look at me), I loveeee winding down and listening to an audiobook while playing. I knock so many books off my TBR.

[@ginnyluv4601]

I am so proud that you are talking about queer books! As a bisexual, I feel that you are very respectful! So thank you! Ily ❤

[@SamiKaye]

I love having a bunch of hobbies too! Crochet and baking have become my new hobbies this year! 💕✨

[@Dkg260]

It always throws me off when you talk about it being winter since you’re in Australia when I’m in the US literally dying of heat

[@marydavis2312]

ok but at least you have AC because in europe we are REALLY dying of heat 😭

[@JessKatz]

I’m suchhhh a hobby enthusiast!! I totally lost that part of myself when I had my first baby because I told myself I didn’t have time, but I’ve been really making an effort to MAKE time for the hobbies I really want to try and now I feel like I have the same problem as you - too many hobbies to try!! My current ones are running, yoga, painting, and reading, but I really want to try incorporate embroidery too!

[@ellenmartin5371]

Clicked in to this video within a minute of it being posted 😂 exactly what I needed on a cozy Sunday evening ☺️

[@AnnaSophie-ss6vz]

i love u becoming a running girlie!! i‘m a hobby-ethusiast too: running, reading, making music,…🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@caitlinmuniz170]

You actually inspired me to start crocheting and hearing you talk about hobbies is lovely 😊

[@sarahwelsh3]

Hi Rachel! I crochet and knit and I just learned how to cross stitch. It is so fun learning new hobbies and I also consider different Bible studies as hobbies too 😅 I feel like as an adult it is such a skill to learn new things, like as kids we’re used to learning new things all the time but then as adults some people never learn anything new and then when they do they don’t have that growth mindset about it if that makes sense. Anyways thanks for sharing your hobbies too ❤

[@nicoleivanisko7402]

The snow still shocks me every year even though I’ve lived in Canada my whole life where our winters can get pretty harsh! I love the big change in season but winter is for sure my least favourite season

[@Irina-sy8iw]

One of my favorite videos! I 100% agree with you about hobbies. Its always 0 or 100 for me as well but I think thats what makes it more interesting!

[@CassidyHenderson1]

I can relate on the level of zero snow. I love in south Texas and it RARELY snows and when it does everything shuts down because nobody can drive in it. The thought of driving in deep snow is CRAZY to me too 😂😂

[@agusvalmaggia]

the cosiest vlog!!! the best way to start the week ❣ I want to get those cardboard book nook things but never know where to buy, but the look sooo cute!

[@pugs5510]

I am the same with hobbies!! I am also either 0 or 100 there is no inbetween. I am learning to crochet as well but I love watercolours, playing with makeup, reading, baking, gaming and scrapbooking!!

[@BrittanyFaith]

me and my college roomate bonded over the cosmic album in college and literally only listened to that album the entire year we lived together. His music is so nostalgic to me and he does not get enough hype!!!

[@EleriBowen]

Rachel, we got those shoes in where I work the other day and my first reaction was oh my god they’re the cutest thing ever I need and my second reaction was Rachel would LOVE these😭😭

[@AliviaReads]

Hi Rachel!! I so relate to what you shared about hobbies. I’m always bouncing between them and wishing I had time for everything 💌✨ also, about a year ago, I never ran more than a 5k, but I just finished my first half marathon! I never thought I could do it, so I have so so much faith you could if you wanted to. Anyway, loved the vid ❤

[@mikaylajayne3710]

For the sourdough get activated yeast and add that and use filtered water as the tap water kills the live enzymes in it

[@Amelia11776]

YES love bazzi so right underrated!! Mirror is my fave

[@jadaelyse19]

i love her talking about snow, coming from someone who lives in canada and sees more snow than sand is so funny :)

[@allyy2330]

a hack for sourdough starter is after you feed it the first few times, you can just leave it in the fridge. then when you want to use it, take it out and feed it the night before and then after you feed it, discard if you need to and then put it back in the fridge (sorry idk if any of that made sense)

[@sophiesliskovic212]

My hobbies are reading, cross stitching, bullet journaling and doing my make up

[@danasmith7286]

I live in Tennessee and we only get a couple snows a year. And no one here can drive in it. But in snowier States they are more equipped for it. They have more plows, and salt the roads to keep them safer. Plus Snow tires, chains etc. They are also taught how to drive in the snow and have practice doing so. Whenever it snows here I stay home. Even if I knew how to drive in it, (I don't) I wouldn't trust all the other people sliding into the ditches.

[@ElizabethBennett96]

I literally just bought the library of borrowed hearts book today and then I’m watching this now. 🤣

[@BiancaJuliaVlogs]

I think my next dream hobby is a vegetable patch, I feel like it would be very rewarding! I also picked up crotchet and sourdough this year ☺️

[@ecr.7695]

I'd been watching easy crochet videos since I want to attempt it in the future. My late grandmother tried to teach it to me in my teenage years, but I was not in the right frame of mind to try it. Also gathering stuff for a future easy junk journal, and maybe the macrame stuff, too. I'll also go back to needlework to finish a project that I'd neglected for a while; include knitting a scarf. So there are plenty of craft work that I want to attempt in the near future. Even an easy crochet bag 😆.

[@laurenmary5293]

not me literally playing animal crossing on my switch and hearing you describe what my life has become 😂😂

[@marie-evecote6645]

I'm living where we have at least 6 months of snow.. so like 3 meters of snow and some year more😅

[@hannasmith794]

I loved the library of borrowed hearts. 5 star read for me!

[@coffeeeandskies]

can you talk us through your skincare routine as well???

[@seoidinquinn7651]

Look forward to your videos each week ! Thank you ! ❤❤

[@cleg78]

Great to see you in another video, brilliant as always. Be careful of your new Gazelle’s as they have an indoor sole and are meant for indoor wear more than outdoor walking x just wanted to let you know so they will last xx

[@jennahlatham]

please read little women soon, i love it so much! One of my favorite books of all time!!!!!!!!

[@hannahlee1793]

Omg soo don’t waste time with the dried starter, go to your fave bakery and ask to buy some of their starter. The best!

[@silviabanuchi]

Read the library of borrowed hearts and absolutely loved it

[@allesae]

love your energy ❤❤❤

[@skybrookey4206]

Hi! Since you’re already doing vlogs, why not do a series where you do your hobbies with us?! I think that would allow you to feel less guilty about using your time productively… plus I’m sure we’d all love to see it ❤ get that switch! You get one life to experience things that you’re interested it 💕💕

[@julianesg860]

I would really be curious to know what cold weather is like in australia (im from canada btw)

[@Julia-df8xx]

Like 13c as a high. Not bad but when you’re normally in 20-24c it’s a shocker.

[@julianesg860]

@@Julia-df8xx ahh okay! 13 is not suuuper hot neither so I can understand 😂 13 is like high spring weather where I live

[@AshleyJade18]

Where i live in Australia, the Winters are normally a minimum of 6c and maximum of between 15-18c ... and THAT is cold enough for me. 😂 I do LOVE our Winters though, if you can find a sunny spot in the afternoons, it's stunning! 💖

[@sophiesliskovic212]

Freezing cold in tas

[@CA-tk4us]

Some places here do get into the negative temps. It really depends on the location. Where I am is so cold and windy and miserable and often gets to the low single digits in celsius. 🥶

[@lifewithsarahf2858]

lol the weather chat, I always giggle when you girls say it's cold but you still wear shorts and just a lightweight jumper but I remind myself that for you guys that probably does feel cold to you. I'm in the UK and when we say it's cold we're wearing several layers of long clothes. I'm the same with hobbies, I feel sorry for anyone who doesn't have at least one hobby!

[@brittneyramsey8383]

LITERALLY building a “DIY miniature dreamy garden house” as I watch this vlog….

[@Dkg260]

Happy Sunday bestie ❤❤❤

[@shrenishah7284]

Would you do a crochet 101 please?

[@Youjhoodie]

Sorry, Georgia looks so good in that red leather jacket omg

[@llw04939]

Icy road driver here! The trick is studded tires 😉

[@coffeeeandskies]

Rachel what perfume were you using???

[@brendachaves6375]

Happy Sunday

[@ElizabethBennett96]

I also go to Nandos and not get the peri peri chips 🤣

[@eustaquiozambrano2974]

Thanks girl for sharing ❤ Have a nice day.

[@nataliejana15]

Loved this 💕

[@paigesbooked]

I absolutely love Bazzi! I saw him at Bonnaroo in 2018. He is incredible. Have you listened to his new EP??

[@samanthakk27]

I LOVE BAZZI

[@bg4945]

George’s (new?) haircut is super cute on her. (Sorry in advance if I misspelled her name!)

[@Jordan_elaine]

Those shoes 😍😍😍

[@sarahlean9328]

What powder are you using? 😊

[@Caitlyn1308]

Hey girly Battery die faster in winter because it cold they have to work hard. It’s like when starting a car in winter it takes a while to tick over because it’s not warmed up. Also I love your videos so much, I want to start making videos again but I’m nervous could you give some advice. ❤❤❤❤

[@laurenleighross]

When you first get the Switch or first download a new game, you do lose a lot of hours to it lol but then it evens out! I will leave my Animal Crossing neighbors alone for weeks and feel bad about it while I’m going 100% on my other hobbies. 😅

[@dominikbenz8349]

amazing vidoe i enjoy cool pretty stunning queen

[@Tacy_reads]

No way you’re a Christian…..I loved you before….but knowing you’re my sister in Christ as well?! So grateful I found your channel 😭❤️

[@Keeks8423]

in 21:52 where is your knit from? xx

[@amybooysen7083]

Sunday Spoils!

[@ElizabethBennett96]

Please buy a Nintendo Switch, I was thinking about it for the last 4 years and finally bought one but I allow myself to only be on it at night or when I don’t need to be doing anything productive. I love it!

[@cindicleee]

❤❤❤

[@mimlowe7589]

Love mcobeauty but it's comodegenic that causes most people more acne 😢

[@thewillowtree4252]

The southern accent 😭 I'm southern and thats sorta close......... eh lol

[@nidallllrahouti]

Adidas is on the boycott list :((

[@Thegracethegreat1]

I reckon you should sing instead of lipsync. I don’t know why but it drives me crazy when influencers jsut mouth the words cause it looks fake😅 still love ya content though

[@nissasbookcorner]

i love doing my little puzzles and reading my little books and playing my little switch games like it just calms my mind so much

[@sofiahreads4110]

Your videos bring me so much comfort and joy. And is like I’m talking to my best friends. Your videos making it so much easier to get through this winter. Sending love from Brisbane 💕

[@jennyrbaker]

I tried book binding once. I love the idea of making my own journals, but making the covers is hard. I'll go back to it eventually. I also want to get back into crocheting, playing my digital piano and my clarinet, learn how to draw, and maybe learn how to knit.

[@taylarobinson9534]

I love you Rachel but I fear it’s a crime not to get peri peri chips 😂

[@jadehunt7802]

This is so random, but what is the name of the song played in the cafe and book montage. Sooo calming and lovely. Absolutely OBSESSED.

[@CA-tk4us]

I love my switch/ animal crossing. I can see what you mean about easily being able to spend ages playing on it but the first couple of weeks the gameplay is slow because you have to do a bunch of tasks to progress your island. I play as a way to regulate myself when I just need some mindless down time. There's lots of other cosy/low stakes games available too 😊

[@alysha.k2011]

I put my sourdough starter in the fridge because I am using it less and you only need to feed it 1x/week.

[@AshleyJade18]

I am the opposite, i am quite predictable and i have the same hobbies/interests for 20 years! 🤣 (for example... I still have the same favourite bands that i had 20 years ago 😍) My obsessions last forever! and no one can sway my mindset. 💖

[@GenevieveMason]

can confirm, snowy/icey winters are HORRID lol

[@GeorgHerdt-q8g]

Like... very much

[@GeorgHerdt-q8g]

Like... very much

[@annmariesloan8406]

That would be a cut bag

[@wendyvilla2904]

💚🖤

[@lizzyc2254]

You can slso get starter from a bakery if you have a sourdough bakery near you xx

[@tarryna]

Little women is my favourite book ever, everytime I come across a copy with different covers I have to buy it, but saying that I first read it was 10 and loved it ever since I do think if I was to read it now in my 30s for the first time, it wouldn't have the same affect on me like it did when I was 10 but I will always cherish it ❤️

[@taylachristie7400]

I love you and your videos Rachel, you feel like the big sister I never had! I feel like I am so similar to you and I relate to you in so many ways! 💗🫶💕 ilysm!

[@xoxellerose]

LOL you taking about driving in the snow made me laugh I live on the east coast of the US in New Jersey and winters can be rough and we aren’t even the worst and I’m 29 and lived here most of my life and I still don’t like it/ it scares me to drive in it lol

[@madysengoff8537]

i’ve been scared to read fourth wing bc it’s the longest book i’ve ever read but it is soooooo amazing!!!

[@Oboepuppyluver13]

So funny that you guys talk in a southern accent, I’m southern and my sister and I talk in Australian accents 😂🥰

[@literaryvaleria]

YES BAZZI IS SO UNDERRATED

[@daphne.readsnl]

I loooove hobby's too 😍

[@cozygirlsread]

Love these vlogs! 🥰

[@beautifulmama862]

❤❤❤

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Amazing vlog and happy Sunday Rachel!

[@Itsjennycamacho]

regarding running and moving your body, SAME! I actually started my youtube because of this reason. I needed some extra help getting back into my fitness to keep myself accountable so i decided to vlog my journey and try and help inspire others on theirs ☺☺🩷