How it all began: Channel name & my journey into a wage-free life.

We're stepping back in time today.......to where it all began. I talk about why I made the move to a wage-free life and how that was possible. I'd like to say a big, warm welcome to new subscribers and a huge thank you to those of you who have been here since the start.
Living without a wage......living off the land and making do & mending. Click subscribe to follow my journey.
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[@cathiegalbraith475]

Don’t ever change you channel name. We love it the way it is.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Aww, thank you lovely. :-)

[@lyndakling901]

My mantra for years has been “ how much is enough?” The more people make, the more they spend and want...I jumped ship, too. To stressed...no fun. Doing so much better on a lot less $$$.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Exactly! So happy to hear it's working for you too! :-)

[@debbieframpton3857]

Not everybody shops like that when I still had a mortgage and car payment I put as much as I could into savings a 401k and Roth IRA after my mortgage and car was paid I was able to save more then half my monthly income for the savings Roth IRA and 401k. My take-home pay when working full-time was about $1,500 after putting money into a 401k and paying for health insurance now that I am living on Social Security I am living on $1,119 and I'm still able to put a set amount of money into savings every month. For many years I have only bought markdown meat and whatever else I could find mark down all my clothing and a lot of household items were bought at thrift stores and garage sales. I live in United States and I do agree that we are a country of buy buy buy

[@paulsavident]

Lovely... Utterly lovely... and I am so pleased you have found the delete button. 🤗 Love the name, of course... I am so long term I still remember you wanting to save seed from a bolted carrot!! ❤️

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh my goodness, that carrot seems like a life-time ago!!! Wow, time is flying.......thanks for being along for the whole gloriously bumpy ride! :-)

[@paulsavident]

@@WhatVivididnext 🤗😊🤗

[@lindahartman4543]

Vivi, I first 'met' you thru Sean's site. So, I guess I've been cheering you on from the beginning. All of your hard work, determination and beautiful veggies are an inspiration to this NE NY native. I am so proud of you and your journey. You are one gutsy broad!! Peace, blessing and hugs.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh my goodness Linda, thank you so much for your kind words.....and for being along with me for the whole thing! :-)

[@lorraineowen7978]

Such an inspiration you are Vivi.. 😊 I could listen to your life stories all day & everyday.. 😀 Loved it... Take good care lovely.. 😄

[@WhatVivididnext]

Awww, thank you lovely.....hahaha, I think I could probably talk all day every day given half the chance. ;-)

[@Bursleygirl]

Your channel name is perfect,was so nice to learn more about you.You’re a very inspirational lady,thank you for brightening youtube land x

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh thank you so much lovely! :-)

[@Myhippiehomesteaduk]

This is an amazing video, I’m watching back through your journey,while I’m at the very beginning of my journey to a self sufficient life and focusing on clearing me consumer debts asap, I’m under no illusion it’s a hard journey but one that will 100% be worth it in the end

[@WhatVivididnext]

So very worth it, yes!!! Good luck....and have fun along the way. 😊

[@sherry2836]

You got me feeling nostalgic so I went back to some of Sean's old vids and found Vivi's City Cottage, Ky, Geoff and Graham. I had subbed immediately when you started your own channel because I just enjoy whatever you do. If you said it, I missed when you said you got your allotment? How many years? Several years ago I also had to move from a 20 year residence (2 flights stairs). But I did find a one level apartment, with indoor laundry hookup, parking right outside my door and a south facing patio and garden. Everything suited to me! You will find the perfect place, I'm sure!

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh I'm so glad you found the right place for you.....I'm dreading moving as I love it here......but the right place will come along for me too, I'm sure. Oh, the plot as is started in the spring of 2013. :-)

[@chellejmakes]

Thank you for sharing your story! I loved getting the primer of how your adventure started. I’m blessed to be out of debt, too. It’s a wonderful legacy. I’d add one caveat to your “Anyone can do this.” Anyone can do this with your National Health Care. For many in the states, the job is the means to health insurance.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh ypu're so right.....and I count my lucky stars every day that we have it. :-)

[@greyfeather7857]

So glad I’ve found you,it’s like finding an old friend after a long absence 🤗

[@WhatVivididnext]

Awwww, thank you so much Lisa, I love this....and a very warm, happy welcome to you! 😊

[@lynnlaw7770]

This has been a great video to watch. I love your honesty. I was a police officer for 15 years and it really started to affect my mental health. Once I realised how unwell the job was making me I sat down with my husband and we talked through our options. We decided that as our children were now adults we would like to foster. We went down that route and I was so relieved when the stress of policing ended. We took our first (and only) child over 7 years ago. She fitted in to our family immediately. I've gone back to being a happy, stay at home mum. The scared, unhappy 5 year old we brought home is now 13 and happy and full of confidence. She even had her name legally changed to our family name. She's our daughter and will be with us permanently. Life is so good now. Its a shame we have to face illness etc to realise that things have to change. It's also good to see that change isn't a bad thing and it can make us very happy x

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh what a wonderful happy story!!!! Hurrah for making that change and making it a total triumph! 😀

[@samanthaostrowski6755]

Wow , you have really inspired me. Thanks Vivi.

[@lorrainem8234]

I found you, Vivi, from Kate at She's Drinking Coffee 💖 I admire you and am proud of what you have done. I am happy to let the ads run or to play some of your playlists to help you out. Great job, Vivi!

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much Lorraine....and a very happy welcome to you here. 😊

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

What an INSPIRING share. Thank you so much for doing this for all of us and I'm reinspired to pay down the mortgage and plant more blueberries and so on!!

[@WhatVivididnext]

Yay!! Do it lovely! It's honestly the best thing I ever did.....and has made life so much easier now. Good luck!!! :-)

[@GeraldineRowe]

It really is amazing when you discover that money and happiness aren't linked. Leaving work was the best thing I ever did and although I didn't do it quite like you - I have a small pension to live on rather than being self-sufficient - I understand that feeling of relief. You're doing amazingly and are truly an inspiration.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Yay for leaving work and making your own joy each day.....that delights me for you. :-)

[@willowgrove631]

It's 2.30am ... can't sleep ... so, made myself a cuppa and now catching up on some Vivi videos! You are such an inspiration Vivi and your chats always give me food for thought. Thanks for sharing your life with us and I look forward to seeing your next garden and sewing projects. Take care x

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much lovely......and I do hope you can get a better night's sleep tonight......and many sweet dreams. :-)

[@willowgrove631]

What Vivi did next ... hopefully a chamomile tea & a nice hot water bottle should do the trick tonight! x

[@claudiaebert7842]

In a nutshell: You couldn't have done it better. Big hug, good girl!

[@claudiaebert7842]

You see, your "very old" viewers already know you from the very early allotment videos with Sean and Geoff. Actually we're all your "longtime relationships" now - and mostly easier to deal with. Hahaha .......

[@WhatVivididnext]

Awwww, thank you so much lovely.......I always appreciate your kind words. :-)

[@tangerinelune42]

Oh Vivi.. i really love when you tell a story about you.. it is truly a beautiful journey of life.. and you're doing well as i see it.. i'm sipping my coffee as i watch.. and it's a blissfull feeling.. you became one of my inspiration in gardening my little patch. Keep inspiring us Vivi! We love you!

[@WhatVivididnext]

Awww, thank you SO much lovely and yay & hurray for your fabulous wee garden patch! :-)

[@andrewlee5237]

Peoples lives are always fascinating and yours is no exception. I first came across your warm banter and an enthusiasm that draws people to you when Sean introduced you on his channel, and the rest is history as they say. 💕👍

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much lovely. 😊

[@loiscampbell3510]

Oh, how I love you!! I have since before you started your own youtube channel so that's some while now. I watched you struggle with the decision to leave your nursing career and how you wept over it. I couldn't be more proud of your accomplishments and it pains me to see you in pain. I will visualize your next dream come true...a flat with a first level entrance! I want only the very best for you, dear heart.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh Lois, thank you SO much for your kind and encouraging words.....gosh, I really appreciate this so much! Thank you! :-)

[@ej5235]

Hello from one of your new subscribers. I’ve come over from Kates lime green sofa, and am so excited to learn from all of your videos. Thanks for sharing all your knowledge and experience.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh thank you so much and a very warm welcome to you! :-)

[@rough-hewnhomestead5737]

Oh please yes, keep the channel name. I love it. It encompasses allllll of the many things you share with us--gardening, cooking, books, sewing, etc. Sidenote: When I have a chat with my son I'm always asking him, "What did Vivi do next?"--as his daughter (my granddaughter

[@WhatVivididnext]

Hahaha, cheers lovely....I love all of this. :-)

[@jhodieking6172]

Vivi you're an absolute gem! Loved hearing your story. I'd watched many recent films but not any telling the story of how it all started x

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much. 😊

[@123uschie]

Vivi keep on your path,it is one that most have difficulty understanding given the Modern way of life has people believing that they have to buy things to be happy.It is amazing how liberating it is not to go shopping for the sake of shopping .The debt that people carry is such that they need to work often two jobs to keep their heads above water. We don’t realize how good it is for us and the earth if we all try to slow down ,grow something ,take some time each day to be outside enjoying nature and use our hands to make something. I am a retired oncology nurse and know exactly the toll our profession can have on our well being.I retired after 27 years ,loved my job but it was time for a change. Love your channel and hope you keep well and continue on your journey ❤️

[@WhatVivididnext]

I'm so glad to hear that you were an Onc nurse too.....yes, it does take it's tll.....and happy retirement (?!) or should I say, happy change, to both of us! Being debt free, ignoring shops etc is unbelievably liberating!!!!

[@TaylorTiree]

New Subscriber. What an inspirational video! I was a Sick Children’s nurse trained at GOSH in the very hot summer of 1976! How cool to have had three careers. I once worked with a lovely anaesthetist who worked part time because he was also a barrister! I do love to be out in the garden but my foray into growing vegetables has always ended in disaster! 😂

[@WhatVivididnext]

Yay and welcome to you lovely! Thank you for coming along.

[@julieonallotment1374]

This has been wonderful to watch and listen too. I have been with you since the start-ish, when you were a visitor on another channel and I always felt like I wanted to follow what you were doing. You are an inspiration to this old bird who struggles with osteoarthritis in both knees and is determined to keep her plot going. How I missed this episode is a mystery but I've got it now and the name is perfect as I regularly say 'What will Vivi do next?' and eagerly await another blog post, video or FB post. Keep it up girl, love it...Julie x

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh thank you SO much lovely....I really appreciate your kind words...and your following! Thank you. Ach, yes, arthritis is VILE....there are MANY days when I feel so sorry for myself and want to give up......and then I think about the garden......and get going! 😊

[@jackybrown3917]

And that explains why you are such an inspiration to so many of us. Thank you for sharing and giving us your background in one video, it has enabled me to put the pieces together.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Awww, thank you Jacky. :-)

[@WilletteB]

You are delightful and I'm loving my new UK channels. Watching this brought tears to my eyes as I reminisced about my reason for leaving my nursing career. It sounds similar to your reasons. It's a fact for so many, of the pain we put our bodies through whether it's physical or emotional. Acknowledging the pain is difficult at best. I'm so happy you decided to do something for yourself. We find contentment in simple things. Thank you so much for sharing your experience. Blessings! 🙂

[@WhatVivididnext]

Argh, it is a heartbreaker when we have to acknowledge that our bodies an no longer cope......I was so sad about it for so long.......but I am happy and embracing my new life now. :-)

[@decluttering-queen1898]

Really enjoyed watching and listening to this.💕😘

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much lovely. 😊

[@kasandrabrown8611]

Thanks for your story. It's heartwarming 💕. I'm a new subscriber. Love your work.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much.....and a very warm welcome to you here. 😊

[@shelaghjackson9577]

Thanks for your story.💖When I did my RSCN in Edinburgh in the early 70’s: they paid us! I remember getting 7.50 Pounds every two weeks! and a room in the nurses home too. I wonder if that’s why there is a shortage of nurses now.....too expensive to take the training.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Exactly! At least they have reversed the decision to make nurses pay tuition fees too! It's crazy to get in to so much debt for a relatively low paid job!

[@jorose6093]

Good on you Vivi, keep on doing your thing and take no notice of negative Nelly's 😘😘

[@WhatVivididnext]

Hahaha - cheers lovely! :-)

[@jorose6093]

What Vivi did next 😘😘

[@carolinegray3150]

A caring woman thinking about the children and working looking after them

[@WhatVivididnext]

I think all of us who saw the images on the news felt the same eh. :-)

[@luckychicav7981]

Hello Vivi, from an ancient subscriber. ☺️😉💗💗💗

[@luckychicav7981]

Vivi Congratulations 🎉🎊🍾 on your 10K subscribers, YAAAY!!!!😉

[@WhatVivididnext]

Hahaha, cheers ancient! ;-)

[@thereisatide]

I have just found your channel, and I am beyond thrilled, honestly I have been looking for a channel exactly like yours for sooooo long. I am working to be wage free, and like you I sew and do crafts which I sell, and have been slowly building up my sales platform. I am also looking at growing food - hindered as I am by not being in the least green fingered, but this year I grew enough sweetcorn to eat fresh and freeze, as well as pumpkins, so it's start. I'm going to be watching all your videos from the beginning, as background to my crafting activities, really looking forward to it!

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh thank you so much Debbra and a very warm welcome to you! Yay for starting on your journey to 'wage free'......it's so great that you have established the sewing and selling already........growing your own food (at least some of it) will be another fantastic step forward. I wish you so much luck and bounty with it. :-)

[@AdiarraS]

This was such a delightful catch up for us newbies! Thank you so much! It’s so nice to get to know you a bit more! You have a wonderful starting story. I’m tickled to join in the fun. 😃

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh thank you so much Cheryl - what a lovely comment to read! :-)

[@danielaselberg1810]

Thanks for sharing your life, your thoughts, your dreams! You are very special...

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh thank you so much Daniela. 😊

[@christinejohnson3238]

Hello Vivi, I’m a newish subscriber and enjoy your videos Sooo much. I was a nurse, training when my children were older, working in hospital for a while but then going on to the “District” where I stayed for 27 years until I retired. How I admire you, for not only philosophising about a frugal, self reliant way of life but actually doing it. Many years ago, we thought of selling up here and moving to a small holding in north Wales. Every time we went there on holiday we spent days at a time visiting estate agents and viewing possible properties but in the end we put so many obstacles in our way, real and imagined, that we never did take the plunge. Looking back I often wish we had. Much too late now, but I find it a joy and inspiration watching your descriptions of your life, doing what might have been for us. Long may you continue in health and well being, doing what you love and sharing it with us armchair frugal farmers! I know just how precious and valuable your time is from watching just how much you manage to cram into every day, but I hope you might find time in the future to write a book about your life. I know it would be a fascinating, informative and uplifting read. Can I be first on your pre-order list please?! Warm greetings and love from South Wales, UK. xx

[@WhatVivididnext]

Hahahaha, thank you so much lovely.....the book idea gets thought about a lot.....but I lack confidence.....eek.....maybe, one day..... 😊

[@bloodmoon1956]

Vivi,I was a care Assistant for 12 years.Long long 12/13 hour days ,6 days a week.Semi retired now,no longer able to do that job.My knees are sooo bad,some days when I get out of bed,I can barely put my feet on the floor,as I feel my legs won’t hold me up.Haven’t been to the docs yet as he will probably give me pain relief,which I don’t really want.Love your channel.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh, lovely, I hear you......there are mornings when I'm so stiff and sore I fear I won't make it to the bathroom on time. I do so hope we can both get some good help soon. XXX

[@bloodmoon1956]

@@WhatVivididnext Thankyou Vivi,me too.

[@thornhedge9639]

Brilliant! Thanks so much for sharing this!

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you lovely. :-)

[@sylviabradley7355]

Wow, I had no idea that this was how your journey started.💥

[@WhatVivididnext]

Hahaha - I sometimes forget too......but it's good to remember that it wasn't necessarily the easiest time.... :-)

[@beverley1539]

Thankyou for sharing Vivi luv the wee chats ohh and the name of the channel is perfect don’t change lol take care my friend Ontario Canada 🐝

[@WhatVivididnext]

Awww, thank you so much Beverley. Please look after yourself too! :-)

[@KellyC77]

Hello, brand new subscriber here and glad your channel just popped up, can see I'm going to enjoy your videos :)

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much....an a very warm welcome to you here. 😊

[@patrickbarnes30]

I just discovered your channel, you were charming and interesting and optimistic. Inspired me. Thank you very much.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much lovely...and a very warm welcome to you here.

[@clynch9711]

Wow Vivi, you are amazing!!!

[@WhatVivididnext]

Awww, thank you.......pure stubbornness has got me here. ;-)

[@Woodland1234]

Love it...so much in common I am an ex nurse who once upon a time worked on a leukaemic care ward but for adults, love books, love sewing, love gardening, love cooking, love being frugal...twins separated at birth 🤣😂🤣😂.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Hahaha - hello twin! :-)

[@bethyoung4030]

Oh my gosh!! Just found you today and I am in similar situation. Bad knees, frugal living, garden fanatic, etc.. Just 💕 your channel.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much Beth....and a very happy, warm welcome to you here. 😊

[@venusolson7816]

Love your channel. Within the past year i’ve been in the same boat as you. I am a retired teacher and then have been substituting for about 10 years. But this last year I have to stop subbing. But I want to keep busy doing something else. .This video was the best thing for me. I have thought of starting a you tube channel but have no idea where to begin and what’ can I do on the channel that people will want to watch. But I can’t work because I am waiting for a knee replacement and have a walker to help me get around the house. I live in Winnipeg , Manitoba, canada.

[@mudoh2131]

What an amazing story. Discovered your channel by chance yesterday and enjoyed what I saw. Watching the backstory makes it all the more special. I hope you health is enjoying your new life as much as you are.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh thank you so much......and a very happy welcome to you! :-)

[@garysmith9276]

Well your video put a big smile on my face. Very impressed with you and your commitment to an intelligent lifestyle. I grow lots of things and it is a never ending source of joy and frustration! Bravo you!

[@WhatVivididnext]

Awww, thank you so much Gary.........hahahaha, yes, joy and frustration.......fortunately not quite in equal measure! 😉

[@suehorn4182]

You embrace tomorrow with enthusiasm.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Absolutely! :-)

[@catherinelynn630]

Thank you for sharing your life with us Vivi. You're so lovely ❤

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much Catherine. :-)

[@susanwebster9218]

I love your zest for life!

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much Susan. :-)

[@Freaysclaw56]

She has a wonderful can do attitude!

[@maryannrogers8675]

You have lead a most interesting life. I’ve been a nurse for over 38 years and still working full time. I’m planning to go part-time by end of 2021. Can’t wait to enjoy my free time. I’m working on becoming more frugal to be able to have more money to spend it the way I want to.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Good on you lovely........and, goodness knows, you've earned that fee time!!! 😊

[@TheSabinewalkden]

I think I could listen to you talks for hours. I find what you do is so interesting. How are your poor knees now by the way? I saved my pennies for a few years so I could finish ('retire') early and am loving it and I spend my time being creative with everything I stashed whilst I was working. I have no regrets and enjoy every day to the full. I watch your channel as I love the chatty side as I don't do gardening but came over as recommended by the lovely Kate. Glad I did.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Yay, good on you for planning your pennies and getting that early retirement! I bet you're busier than ever! Thank you so much for coming over...and welcome! :-)

[@stevendowden2579]

you done really great so proud of what you done

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much Steven. :-)

[@debbiesavage7107]

Very nice story, Vivi! It’s been nice to meet you!

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you Debbie and lovely to meet you too. :-)

[@marinakaplais4797]

Just found your channel from Frugal Jo. Love your videos.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh thank you so much Marina and a very warm welcome to you here. 😊

[@katharinawalker716]

Dear Vivi, thank you so very much for sharing your story with us. I applaud you, don't change a thing xxx

[@WhatVivididnext]

Awww, thank you so much lovely. :-)

[@lisathegardengirl]

I have watched you since you first appeared on Sean’s channel. Honestly that was the only reason why I had subscribed to him, was to see what you were doing. Then you created this channel. You are so awesome. I remember when you got your Bolloti seeds from Italy, and thinking from that point, you would be good ok, and here you are. Job well done Vivi.

[@andreagianopoulos]

Yes! Me too.. The only reason I subscribed to Sean's channel was to see what you were up to next, Vivi. Your lovely personality and passion for the garden sucked me in. :-) Although I left Facebook ages ago, it has been wonderful to keep up with you here! Continue to thrive, dear Vivi! We are cheering you on!

[@dinetk3125]

Me, too!

[@WhatVivididnext]

Awww, thank you all so much. :-)

[@coastaljan6193]

You're a talented, resilient, positive woman. So encouraging. I'm a working senior with a goal or retiring after the 2021-2022 school year. You've given me some ideas of how I might earn some supplementary income in my retirement years. Thank you.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Yay, good on you lovely...set your mind to it and you can do it! 😊

[@bintlooda]

I really love ur motto of not knowing what life will bring u next. Love ur channel name too. I didn’t know u were in a long term relat.. good for u taking this leap. Good luck with ur next more xoxo

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you.

[@reneedla]

Professor Pincushion is one of my favorite You Tube channels for sewing. I am new to your channel and just love your enthusiasm, good tips and knowledge!

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh what a great name for a sewing channel....I'll have to check it out. Thank you so much for finding my channel and a very hay, warm welcome to you. :-)

[@darlenecuker9711]

I subscribed mainly due to your sweet, honest, style. It's refreshing.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh thank you Darlene, you're so kind..........and a very warm welcome to you! :-)

[@torunjohansson5583]

Just stumbled across your channel. So inspirational! You have a new subscriber. Thank you!

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh thank you so much Torun...and a very warm welcome to you. :-)

[@svalentina3075]

What a great video. I also have a medical background. I knew your soothing voice was coming from somewhere.... an acting background. How cool. Very inspiring journey.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much Stef.....oooh, what's your medical background? Are you still working in that field? I do miss my work still....all those lovely kids and families.....but so stressful (the work, not the kids!!!!).... 😊

[@svalentina3075]

@@WhatVivididnext I'm in pharmacy and yes I'm still working and yes I totally agree it's rewarding but very stressful 😓

[@WhatVivididnext]

@@svalentina3075 Yay, good on you....my area was quite specialised so we had our very own ward pharmacist.....I adored her! She was so calm (most of the time) and always happy to answer my myriad questions down to the 'nth degree (I liked to understand things at a cellular level!)...total respect for all of you. 😊

[@svalentina3075]

@@WhatVivididnext thanks, Vivi. When you talked about the challenges of the pediatric nurses, I was very impressed and I cannot imagine that level of stress and probably dealing with a lot of very serious diseases and I have to imagine lots of children not making it. But I think healthcare is stressful no matter where you work

[@svalentina3075]

@@WhatVivididnext I actually know quite a lot of us, specifically female pharmacists, who say that they cannot do what they do until retirement because of the high burnout rate. Which gives a whole new meaning to retiring early and living a frugal international life... Thanks for sharing, I really love your videos

[@DarcieGlam]

I think that it is so interesting that it almost started off like an "experiment", to see how far you could go without a regular salary. And you are doing it! Love it.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Yay! I'm still pinching myself that it's over four years later. 😊

[@selitaswipes8795]

Hello! I was watching Frugal Jo and they made mention of you! She does frugal living. Your story is very interesting!

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much for popping over Selita...and a very warm welcome to you! Can you let me know which video of Jo's please, so I can go over and thank her. Happy frugal living! :-)

[@selitaswipes8795]

@@WhatVivididnext Your welcome! I am watching " Extreme Frugalinty week 3" right now! I started at 4 and am moving back in time! I found her yesterday and you today!

[@WhatVivididnext]

@@selitaswipes8795 That's fab, thank you! Wishing you well with your goals! :-)

[@sweetfernhome]

I have had this on my list of videos to watch for weeks now, I finally turned up the volume and as I was puttering in the kitchen I listened. Thank you for sharing this story with us, seeing where you are now is just beautiful.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much lovely, you're very kind. 😊

[@pamelacrow9783]

Thank you for such a lovely inspiring video. I am a new subscriber and have taken your advice about sending a card (handmade) to a friend. A group of us used to meet up once a month to put the world to right. We all have a love of crafts and sewing, so I also made a small lavender hanging from vintage fabrics just to say ‘hi’.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh I LOVE this!!!! Good on you lovely.......I'm sure your friend will be utterly thrilled.....and maybe even a damp eye! :-)

[@labcat647]

Been here since the beginning when Sean mentioned you started a channel.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Cheers lovely! :-)

[@cja398]

Same here!

[@mariedamon5655]

Lovely to hear your story love the name of your channel please keep it .so glad you love your life.I'm sure you will always get throu .enjoy x

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much Marie. :-)

[@patstephenson4199]

Thanks Vivvi good luck in the future xxx

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much Pat. :-)

[@carlabrown6849]

I just found your channel and love it. I’m a pediatric nurse too; I work home health in the US. I admire your pluck and look forward to listening to your channel. I’m a gardener and canner and reader and knitter and blessed to have a bunch of grandchildren.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Yay, sounds like we have a LOT in common......welcome! 😊

[@christinepease890]

Thank you for sharing your story, and I love your Title as 'What Kate did books where my childhood favourite books and I read and reread them so many times, Tha my dad called me Kate lol , Best wishes for a fruitful garden and keep safe, keep well and keep smiling, Have a beautiful week Vivi

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh that's so lovely! :-)

[@maryfennell9672]

Haven't you done well Vivi! I really do wonder what Vivi will do next! Take care lovely! xxx

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much Mary. :-)

[@annaking9213]

I just found your blog 11-2-21. Love you. I live in the country, small town, with one stop light. 200 people in our small town. Grew up having a garden , freezing and canning what we ate.Sunday was the day for a meat with our veggies. A lot of work, but what country folks did. It didn’t hurt us, but tiring. I’m glad you open your store and iTunes to help other, and your income. Please let me no if you have to watch the adds to help your income.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much Anna and a very warm, happy welcome to you here.

[@carolynwatts2942]

The ad question is one I would like to know also. Today 9/4/2022 I have spent the majority of my day watching the videos that I had never seen. Vivi gave me some ideas to increase my income. I sew and crochet/ knit, just need to learn how to use this knowledge in learning to make items I can sell to help to increase my income. Thank you Vivi for sharing . 🙏👍💕

[@heatherinparis]

Hello Vivi...yes I came here thanks to Kate from Last Homely House but I've stayed and subscribed because of your lovely homey/folksy style. Loving your videos from the first moment I saw them.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh my goodness Heather...thank you so much for your kind words...and a very warm welcome to you. :-)

[@carolgehrig5671]

Hi Vivi. As a newby who came to watch you via Kate I thoroughly enjoyed hearing your story. Good on you! I love your channel as I am very like minded to you though probably one of your furthest away watchers as I live in Australia. Looking forward to your next episodes. all the best and keep safe. Cheers Carol

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much for popping over...and welcome! Oooh, you must be enjoying some lovely sunshine.....and all the plants bursting into growth. Bliss! :-)

[@dawn5002]

Oh what a lovely honest vlog. You’re amazing and an inspiration. You remind me of me in that my life’s been a bit of a roller coaster! X

[@WhatVivididnext]

Awww, thank you so much Dawn. At least the roller coaster takes us on lots of lovely ups as well as the downs. 😊

[@greyeye5345]

Good to hear your story...you have a lot to share from your own life experience with frugality that would be helpful to most folks. Thank you for sharing!

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much Wanda. 😊

[@journeyofamamabear3721]

It's such a joy watching your videos. I loved listening to your journey, you are so inspirational.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh thank you so much lovely, I really appreciate that. 😊

[@charissatroup5611]

You do inspire. :)

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you lovely. :-)

[@otisallen4428]

Bravo - so well done. I am grateful to have found your channel and your inspiration. Still going strong here with out a wage and happy. Many 😊 thanks! Congrats on 10K + subscribers.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Wooohooooo....I'm so blooming chuffed for you lovely.....what a great first year you've had......no looking back now! Good on you! :-)

[@bettyboo8214]

I am one of your new subscribers. So glad I found your channel. You have such a lovely personality and very interesting content. Xx

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much Betty Boo, I'm so glad you popped over for a natter. :-)

[@leslieharrell5776]

Oh my goodness..such an interesting story. I am inspired.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you Leslie. 😊

[@Hhaahland4]

Thank you for sharing Vivi, you’re an inspiration and a joy.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much Helen. :-)

[@beckyharding6571]

Cannot wait to catch up on your story and follow along! Our daughter is under Alder Hey and the nurses are just incredible, hats off to all of you!! This journey sounds fascinating and I love that you're British. So many channels (that I love, no shade) are American so not everything is valid over here. We're trying to pay off our mortgage early and live a lot more sustainably on our 0.25 acre plot.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Yay, good on you lovely trying to pay that mortgage down early! The nurses at Alder Hey are fabulous (I number some of them as friends)I do so hope that whatever your daughter is in for is going well..... XXX

[@guitargirl7452]

Hi Vivi you've just picked up a new subscriber. Love you ethos and approach to life. Hoping to do what you have done in the nearish future. Will catch up on the backstory too. 💓

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much and welcome! I wish you much joy and fun pursuing your future goals. 😊

[@poornimarai6130]

Amazing ..uplifting and inspiring video👍🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you lovely. 😊

[@sarahprice1375]

Vivi im dying to ask where you get your lovely BRIGHT flowy dresses from and tops in wonderful colours. Please could you tell me as i need some in my life. I used to love Indian cotton clothing but cant find it any more as tbe prints are out there but they are all made from manmade fibres which dont suit my skin. Could you advise please? Hope youre happy and it was always nice to see you and Sean chatting in the allotments. Empathy with the arthritis. I.m 64 and its ghastly. Huge hugs. ❤

[@WhatVivididnext]

I pick up most of my tops from charity shops.......it's always pure luck! But....the dresses I had in the summer were bought new with a gift card from friends....from Freemans catalogue of all places! The on-line version.

[@CoffeeWithKate4]

Vivi, watched this twice and linking it on one of my videos. This will inspire many. More questions; do you own the land? Is it your yard? And do you can? I saw a jam canning vlog...I didn't watch yet but that was what I found. Do you dehydrate and preserve for winter? Also, how much do you think you grow and how much do you think you save and during what months? Can you make another video on all this? You must make more, I watch them while exercising so I need them for the elliptical. 😄😘

[@WhatVivididnext]

Cheers lovely! There are a couple of videos which should answer most of these questions....... This one all about my garden (which is rented land from the local council): kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6TEhp2ViZKhfrc and this one about how much food I grow and store: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWemeZR7gL6Mhas Hahaha, happy exercising! ;-)

[@valerieohora6648]

Hey Vivi, I just found your channel, watched two videos, wondered how you got to where you are then found this one!! I live in Perth, Western Australia and only have 3 working days left, then retirement!!! My house is cluttered and I need to declutter. I am inspired by your achievements. I will have a "wage" but have had to live a somewhat frugal life for many years...not a shopper, don't drink coffee and my clothes/shoes last me years. I am looking forward to the coming months to sort my house and life out. Great videos. Cheers

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oooooooh, I'm SOOOOO excited for you!!!! It will be a huge change......take your time to adjust.....relish every day....allow yourself some quiet, reflective days......more than anything have fun! Be free and enjoy every simple moment of beauty! Happy leaving day when it comes. X

[@rachelseibert7882]

You are such a good storyteller 😇I enjoyed this so much. God bless you!

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh thank you so much Rachel, that really means a lot to me. :-)

[@joannelandriault7715]

Vivi I have been following your channel for about a year now on Kate’s recommendation. I am a keen gardener and your content fit the bill. What I didn’t know then was how much more you have to offer on the creative side. I thoroughly enjoy your book reviews and stories about your time as an actor in the theatre. What will you do next I wonder? So glad to be along for the ride. 🎡

[@WhatVivididnext]

Awww, Joanne, thank you so much lovely! :-)

[@vickieaston7697]

Just popped over from Kate’s lime green sofa for a visit. How lovely you have found your way in making your life on your terms! I just recently have drastically changed my life also. Sending you wonderful thoughts from 🇨🇦 and I will be back for another visit soon. TTFN

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much for popping over Vicki, and a very happy welcome to you! I hope your drastic life change is for the better!!! :-)

[@michelleadams2997]

Great video Vivi, took me back a few years. I left my job the month after you and never looked back - I was a teacher, but now I garden xxx

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh my goodness...it only seems like five minutes ago! I love that you've been on the same trajectory too! :-)

[@christinecrowley7132]

Next equals Hope , your creativity is so refreshing. Thank you for the informative videos.

[@WhatVivididnext]

Yes!!!!! Thank you so much lovely, I really appreciate this. :-)

[@marilynturnley7919]

Discovering your channel has me happy dancing here in Canada! UROCK

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh thank you so much Marilyn.....and welcome! 😊

[@sandrapreston7016]

hi vivi,,i really enjoy your vids,,thank you,,xx

[@WhatVivididnext]

Thank you so much Sandra....and I really appreciate your comments. :-)

[@catht05]

Wish I could just roll up my sleeves and get on and do it! Love your attitude and personality. Just stumbled across your videos searching for gardening and I'm glad! Looking to watch from the start have watched half dozen or so now, love them! Keep them coming and best wishes xx

[@WhatVivididnext]

Oh thank you so much Catherine....and a very warm, happy welcome to you here.

[@carolynwatts2942]

@@WhatVivididnext I live in a small apartment for senior people. We don't have a space to raise vegetables. May remove the flowers, then plant some squash, tomatoes, and whatever I can fit in a small space. 😉👍🌻