WIP and Chat: Mental health check-in || A super eventful week, happy mail, and more JoWall

[@katelynbihlear2826]

My fav KZbin is yours I’m binge watching your wipnchat play list ,❤❤

[@Guida72]

I just love watching Gillmore Girls❣ again🙈

[@ddasecretary1788]

Absolutely loved Good Omens! 👍 right now I'm watching Mad About You. I'm enjoying it as much as I did when it ran years ago.

[@Needle2Needle]

Watching while working on my Quirky Fox DP 🦊 Love your WIP n Chats! Thanks for doing them and keeping me company while working on my own WIPs! 💞💖

[@jodywade8651]

My favorite tv show at the moment is re-watching all of Seinfeld. Love it! But while I’m DPing, I mostly just watch your channel. I only discovered it recently and I’m going through all your WIP&Chats. 🥰

[@nakamuradennis]

LC of Nerdflix and Drill on IG is a good friend of mine. She’s a huge fan of the Good Omens. I super love the rendering of that kit… It’s my first time to finish watching a WIP&Chat video. I found it so relaxing. Looking forward to more WIP&Chat sessions with you, Katie! Hugs for you and everyone! 🤗

[@robertkorn7684]

Love listening to your whip and chats..great content

[@DianesDiamondPaintingJourney]

Right now I think that my most favourite show on TV is New Amsterdam. But one of my most favourite shows of all time has been supernatural and so sad to see it go. Glad that you're doing good and that the boys are doing good with your school and look forward to more videos from you.

[@naenaescraftingcorner1051]

My favorite is NCIS and/or Supernatural. Those are my go to shows.

[@ScatteredLikeSpilledDiamonds]

I have binging on Hawaii Five 0 for the past few months. Enjoyed the wip n chat. Love a vid on how you store your completed massive paintings and girl...how the heck you wip those babies out so quickly🙃

[@lennnsdiamonds5783]

Ive been feeling okay! Fully vaxxed as of last night so that’s been a breath of fresh air. Hoping for some normalcy in the upcoming future as even I feel out of touch with being social not in my work of course but with girlfriends, close cousins etc. Also I’ve been loving panic and younger on Amazon prime, it’s sooo good 😊

[@Jadeikens]

I totally get you on the mental margin, I’ve been struggling with lots of changes which really triggers anxiety, the good is about to start substitute teaching (I’m excited but nervous), figured out my mental medications with my psychiatrist so anxiety has been so much easier to handle, and my channel is picking up after working on it for years! On the not so fun side I’m having ttc issues that me and my husband are trying to figure out, and house hunting in California is hell lol please let me just find a one bedroom 😂 2 would be nice but I’m not going to complain! Overall I’m just thankful that I found things to help me cope during this crazy time

[@petrawolford6235]

I am rewatching Humans (2015-2018). Families of the future have a Synth in their home....a robot so human you can't really tell. What happens when they ''wake up'' and break free? AWESOME series!!

[@Needle2Needle]

Forgot to mention! I actually bought the book Good Omens years ago at the airport when I was visiting the UK! So I loved hearing that you’re totally hooked on the show! I’m currently watching Vincenzo on Netflix. I’ve really gotten into Kdramas lately. 😅

[@ReyRebelScum]

My favorite show is Mad Men, the 1950s and 60's aesthetics are everything for me ^_^

[@taylorclay2122]

I’m crying as I’m watching this. Not in a bad way. In a good one. I finally feel seen when it comes to how my depression and anxiety manifest themselves. I’m right there with you, transitions are so hard. Hang in there and do what you need to do to take care of yourself.

[@petrawolford6235]

❤️

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Sending you so much love and light 💛

[@ashleyfrymier5745]

I'm watching "The 100" and it's pretty interesting 🙂

[@cherylgokay6364]

I love your new pen

[@fumiahintof_rosemary5317]

My current favourite is outlander :) some of the scenes in the first season are quite shocking but still love it!

[@Sandrawest64]

Love, love, love the colors of Bella's pen! Color makes all the difference in how I feel about doing a piece. Monochromatic is tough, as is lots of dark or muted toned. The Jo Wall I'm doing has lots of blue, so my snack has yellows and pinks to give me a splash of color. Mentally, it's rough. My mom is needing a lot more supervision lately, which is a major trigger for me. I'm starting to grieve again because today is my Dad's birthday (he passed away this time last year). I also keep hearing all the ads for Father's Day, so it's foremost in my thoughts. I binge watch WIP n chats on KZbin. I don't watch TV much anymore

[@DiamondsandWashi]

I'm really sorry again for your loss, Sandra - you're in my thoughts with all of these trigger days happening. And I hope that your mental load with your mom's needs eases and you're able to catch your breath 💛

[@melstyle7619]

Totally not mad at you I totally understand you giving yourself something to work towards for excitement. I’ve done the same thing on diamond paintings.

[@cynthiabujak2368]

I totally understand your need to change your mind on the order of completion, saving the most anticipated part (her face) for last. I do that all the time and you're right, it's a motivator! Secondly, don't feel bad about changing your mind, it is a woman's prerogative to change her mind, right lol?? You do you, boo and I'll do me, sweet pea 😂😂 Balancing your "roles" in life (especially if you struggle with anxiety and/or depression) can be really hard, so don't wear yourself out!! 💕💕🥰🤗 xx

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Thank you, sweet Cynthia! 💛💛

[@AnxietyArtAdventures]

HI Katie! I have been experiencing anxiety too this past week, but I am trying very hard to stay positive and just stay busy. I hope you feel better soon, and figuring out a balance is tough, and takes time, but you got this sugar! I am still watching Vampire Diaries (ugh), but I am the type of person that has to finish what I start with TV shows. Only one more season left, and then I will have to find something else. I hope you have a wonderful rest of your week! xoxo 💜

[@petrawolford6235]

❤️

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Hi friend - I'm sorry for the late response. I hope that the weekend has been a nice break and your anxiety is giving you a break! Oh my goodness, I can't believe you're still powering through Vampire Diaries. You're so close! Have an amazing rest of your weekend 💛

[@Jadeikens]

How you feel about the tempest piece is how I felt about “starry night” it was just never ending blue and purple 😭😂 I ended up finishing 3/4th them I gave it to a friend to finish! I was over it lol Also I just ordered metal placers from Amazon and they have like all the sizes! I’ll send you the link on Instagram!

[@Jackiescraftytime]

New subscriber here so catching up on old videos, but I love good omens and supernatural right now also really enjoyed only murders in the building on Disney +

[@gabbygateway]

I freaking LOVE Good Omens and hope they do another season of it! One of my all time favorite shows is Dead Like Me. It’s on Amazon Prime.

[@theguest3389]

Is it the original Dead Like Me??? With Mandy Pankin(?) He was in Princess Bride, the dude avenging his father??? Cuz that was a really good show. 🌈💐🌈

[@theguest3389]

Duh!!! I have Amazon Prime!!!🤣😂🤣

[@gabbygateway]

@@theguest3389 yes, that is the one! 👍🏻

[@gabbygateway]

@@theguest3389 Mandy is a great actor. 😄

[@theguest3389]

There is one part with the English guy with an entire conversation using only one word: Dude!!! Yes it is such a good show!!! 🤣😂🤣

[@fithedpaddict497]

I am also struggling the last year or so everything in life has turned on it's head. One of many things I am looking for a job which is not so much fun in covid times. Also I was in the same job for 17yrs. So all just plain scary. Been doing lots more dp then I ever used too try keep me strong.

[@jjthetm]

Friends is always my go to. But I've been watching the handmaids tale

[@ladydisdain1108]

Ooh that's me! I'm NerdflixandDrill 😁. I'll be halfway done with that 60x90 kit this week, then off to do Crowley's side. I'm such a big fan of Good Omens, both the book and the show. I'll probably be working on a Supernatural custom next, since the artist gave me permission to have a kit of one of their artworks. 🥳

[@DiamondsandWashi]

That's amazing! It's been forever since I've watched Supernatural (I never did finish the series) but I'll be excited to see that custom, too!

[@TheKnittingNurseJasmine]

I got a cheap off-brand tablet for Pattern Keeper, but I think you would be best off with a Kindle Fire and using the workaround to get Google Play. I've heard it's really easy and there are tons of websites and KZbin videos to walk you through it!

[@DiamondsandWashi]

I'm sorry for the delay in responding! Thank you for the suggestion - that's definitely on my radar to try!

[@All-gd9ux]

Im binge watching KZbin videos on diamond painting

[@csmurph1747]

Don't watch a lot of TV but currently re-listening to the Ascend Online books on Audible while I dp (if not watching KZbin lol).

[@netteofnorwaysdpjourney5971]

I m with you on the Mail , There Are 3 packets on the way to me now , i know its in Norway :) wooohooov:) i will have an unboxing eventually :)

I’m new to your channel and I don’t do diamond painting for now because I have been really busy with cross stitching, but I use Pattern Keeper for that and I bought a cheap tablet on Amazon which is the Vankyo brand. There are many different tablets but I chose the 10 in one and I really live. Google Play is already in it so you don’t have anything else to install to use pattern keeper. ☺️

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Thank you for the suggestion! That was one of the brands on my list ☺️

[@kaywhittington4612]

I am sorry to hear you are having a hard time - you have a lot to manage and I can see how it would get overwhelming. My job is stressful and I definitely have those sorts of days. There are two things that have helped me on those days when I get overwhelmed and need to chill out - 1) diamond painting of course - that is the most Zen thing I have ever done 2) I discovered the a cappella vocal band ‘Home Free’ on youtube. They are light hearted and fun loving and send a message of love and light. Not to mention they have fabulous harmonies. You just can’t be in a bad mood listening to them. Check out them and two of their members: Austin Brown and Tim Foust. Also, regarding the tedious gray colors on your Old Master DP. I am working on Fragonard’s The Swing and it is huge (55in x 41 in) and 90% of it is brown, black and green!

[@craftingwithsamantha1744]

Please do the sectioning with washi tape video soon 🤩🤩 BTW I love you videos. I found your channel 3 weeks ago so I'm new to your channel Grey's is my normal show but been hooked on Disney+ lately.

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Aww, welcome! I'm so glad you're here! 💛 Ooh, so many good finds on Disney+. Oh, and if you didn't happen to see it already, I actually put up the washi sectioning video this morning! I hope it's helpful!

[@quinellleftwich1781]

You tube is my favorite TV at the moment

[@ItsJessie915]

I’m looking for a gooseneck iPhone holder so I can film WIP N chats for my diamond painting

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Hi there.- I recommend checking Amazon! They have lots of options.

[@ItsJessie915]

@@DiamondsandWashi which one do you have

[@reginaphillips9407]

To answer the question about how am I doing , I am fighting with anxiety and PTSD and depression right now . We lost my brother in law to very aggressive cancer and my last 16 year old cat in the same week at the begining of last month ,needless to say it was very unexpected to loose them both so close together and the PTSD IS really kicking in hard and I have been having a lot of breakthrough nightmares because of it

[@petrawolford6235]

❤️

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Oh no, I'm so, so sorry for your losses, Regina. Sending you so much love and light 💛

[@valeriepitts7382]

Hi, did you figure out if you could safely cut off the symbol key from your Josephine Wall ? I will attempt this if someone else has done it, just due to the canvas size and my kitchen table where I work. Thanks ❤️

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Hi Valerie! You know, I haven't tried, to be honest. I'll try to look into it a little more this week and see - I think I saw someone post in one of the FB groups that they'd cut it off without issues.

[@helenclemens729]

I hope things will continue to get better for you. I'm struggling with balance also. My health problems are causing a lot of problems for me right now. I don't know if this show would interest you, but I have been binging The 100.

[@kimberlygiffin6514]

My favorite show right now is Schitt’s Creek. I just watched the whole series about a month ago and am watching it again! I’m excited to watch Annie Murphy’s new show coming to AMC “Kevin Can F🤬 Himself”. The premise looks so good and something that I think a lot of people, especially women, will relate to. If you like Michael Sheen, you should watch “Prodigal Son” on Fox. He was amazing in that show! Unfortunately it was cancelled, but I really hope a streaming service picks it up and continues the story. I have really been struggling with my anxiety during this pandemic but I feel like it is getting especially bad now that things are getting back to normal. I find myself feeling overwhelmed with even simple tasks like going to the grocery store and running simple errands. I’m sure I just need a little time to readjust, but I’m finding it really hard at the moment. Sending love and positive thoughts to anyone here who is struggling too. You’re not alone. ♥️

[@BevBee]

I’m watching Rock of Love LOL anddddd what about an Amazon Fire tablet?

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Why doesn't that surprise me one bit? 🤣 I'm definitely considering the Amazon Fire, but I'd have to do kind of a weird workaround to get the Google Play store on it.

[@breannestone3817]

Please teach us how to use wee wax without leaving tons of wax boogers all over the drills! As for tv, we watch some anime like Death Note and MHA but I really enjoy Pitbulls and Parolees, I’m big on rescuing rather than buying from breeders and they do great things for the people and animals down there. 🐾❤️‍🩹

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Hi Breanne! I've had the best luck with booger-prone waxes if I use a trash drill to get rid of it. After I load my pen with the wax, I press firmly on a trash drill to get the excess wax off, and then usually there isn't so much residue on the drills I place on the canvas. I hope that helps!

[@virginiawheelockcasares4863]

I would say within the past year or so, my favorite tv show has been Grimm. I never saw/heard of it until last year before the pandemic happened. And my fiance and i just loved watching it. I could have it playing all day everyday. Such a great show, really sad that we finished it twice now. Mental health: that's a big one for me right now. This is really hard to say but i....am....struggling. i feel like an atom bomb has exploded in my life and i am attempting to keep everything going and everything together for our family. It is extremely difficult to do but i'm waking up everyday and i don't give up. I am getting help but doesn't make it any less daunting and overbearing. I seriously thought that as i "grew up" that things in life would get easier, but that is so not true...But i'm here. I'm talking about my feelings, i'm reaching out to people for help. So that's something i guess. I'm sorry i don't have any recommendations for tablets, but if i could suggest any, samsung is an amazing brand. i have a note 8 (older phone i know) but just love it. also amazon fire tablets are great. i have those for my kiddos. i guess i can you are what i look forward to watching everyday on youtube! so you would be my "tv show" haha looking forward to your announcement on friday....thanks for sharing Katie

[@theguest3389]

Have you ever watched Supernatural?!? One of the leads deals with Serious Depression and started a charity. Check it out on Pinterest they have some great stuff to cheer you up. The show is also GREAT!!! Make a plan when you are doing well of things that help you when struggling. It took me a very long time to be able to talk about my feelers. Having got better at it, it definitely helps so keep at it. Some of those cool Pinterest stuff: print them out and put them in a notebook or journal. Journaling helps. It helps you untangle how your feelers are. Have scents that relax you. Scent is a powerful sense use to your advantage. Sunlight helps so try and get some everyday. Make your bed, shower, see your therapist, excirse. Life is how we deal with what the world throws at us. Life is HARD!!! Never forget that, the plan never stays on track. Change is constant. Like Salvador Dali said: Why worry about perfection, you won't get there. (Or something similar). It's true though!!! Perfection isn't attainable!!! So why are you stressing yourself out about it??? That was a major thing for me. I hope something in this helps. I deal with serious mental health issues and these are some of the things that have helped me. Just keep plodding!!! Someday it WILL be walking again!!! 😉😏😉 🌈💐🌈

[@DiamondsandWashi]

I'm really sorry that things have been so rough lately, Virginia I really hope that the coming week gives you the chance to rest and recharge, and that things settle a little more 💛

[@amichick]

favorite show is trailer park boys!

[@tricksietalon2596]

Hi Katie. I have a Samsung tablet I got through my cell phone provider to have a second mobile hotspot because my quiet and privacy of the country comes at the cost of having literally, in the actual definition of the word, no internet. It's coming. Has been for years now. Rant aside, it's meh as a tablet. It tends to shut itself off and the battery life could be better. Its old now so just something to ask about in your considerations. I am struggling today, this would have been my parents anniversary and I'm not ok. Next week will be much worse. I am just trying to get through my workday and get home. I thank you for asking. And as an anxiety sufferer, I so get what you are saying and experiencing. Sometimes I ignore my phone for hours. My friends know the deal. My favorite "advice" for anxiety is "go to your happy place". I might have turned around and walked away from the person saying that on occasion. Maybe. Because my happy place in that moment is away. Just...away. From them. Happy place achieved! *wonders what you have to share on Friday* So see wifi issues above, I have been on a rewatch binge of The Handmaids Tale on bluray while diamond painting. I tend to flip between that, movies, and The Night Manager. I cant even get the farmer 5 upstairs. Good lord I do go on sometimes!

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Thinking of you so much this week, friend 💛 One day at a time.

[@tricksietalon2596]

@@DiamondsandWashi Thank you. This is a really hard time right now. It's just been a year this week that I lost my pop who I adored. Your kindness means a lot. 💙

[@stickingwithdiamonds9529]

My favorite TV show is "This is Us!!" I'd love to know how you complete so many huge diamond painting projects each month...tips or tricks to share???

[@DiamondsandWashi]

Hi Catherine! Honestly, it's a mix of things. I've gotten fairly efficient at using the multiplacer, which helps a ton. Along with that, diamond painting is really my sole hobby at the moment. It's how I spend most of my free time, and I even often have a kit sitting on my kitchen table that I might catch a few minutes here or there when my kids are occupying themselves, haha.

[@stickingwithdiamonds9529]

Thanks so much!! This is my only hobby and my kids are adults🤣 Would you consider filming yourself working, without talking, the way you do when not filming? Maybe with an observational voice-over...you seem to have a gear that the rest of us don't have 😂

[@KarlyA.]

Welcome to the mom phase of feeling like you live in your car! 😂 Also, I highly suggest giving Friends a try 😉😂

[@KarlyA.]

The TV show.

[@mikkimendiola6361]

Hi, katie! Try watching korean dramas in Netflix. 🥰

[@florencecustodio5823]

👍

[@allikcreations680]

I struggle slightly with anxiety and depression and I to have a hard time texting or wanting to go out. I just thought it was because I’m lazy to get ready to go or just don’t want to interact but I didn’t associate so much with the mental side and weight and that’s what it feels like. I watch you tube and bounce between audio books and too many shows.. lol

[@petrawolford6235]

Sending ❤️from Colorado

[@crisreneemakes7178]

I have been binge watching the Golden Girls. That show is freaking hilarious 🤣

[@Jadeikens]

Right now my favorite tv show is demon slayer 😏😈

[@kimberlydavis7514]

I'm kinda doing a binge on "Say Yes to the Dress" bits on KZbin. Don't really watch TV but I love the Dead Files series. Pretty much anything spooky.

[@giselapradomartinez9814]

Hola soy de México podrás poner subtítulos en español por favor

[@leehughes7999]

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