✨Reset with Me 🌱 | JUL + AUG NOTES 

A few weeks ago I was waiting for the train and I was having a terrible headache from being in the sun all day and I was tired but still had like 2 hrs left to go with the train and i wanted to grab a drink from a machine but it just wouldnt accept my card and then a boy came over and he tried his card and it did work. So he bought me a drink. It's was so nice of him and truly a lifesaver.

I was at my retail job helping this older couple, and while I was helping them try some shoes, they started asking me about school and my life. I told them about the college I go to and what I'm currently majoring in, and I think they could hear the uncertainty in my voice because they started to reassure me that what is meant to be will be and that there isn't any rush in figuring it out. It's one thing seeing posts about it and trying to convince myself of it, but for some reason these two made me feel very reassured and calm in a way I didn't know I needed. It felt nice to hear that somebody had confidence in my ability to figure it out and be happy. Ultimately I know that I'll someday finish school and get a job in my field, but I very much needed that reminder that it's not a race and it's okay to still be figuring it out.

Something about just you talking about your trips over clips of you cleaning and your cats was so peaceful! Like hanging out with a friend

Hey Annabelle! I've never commented on a video before. But I wanted to share how much joy it brought me to see you in this last video. Not just because it's a new video but because it really has been amazing seeing your growth and how you're progressing. You don't have to share any of these things that are happening in your life but I feel so privileged to be able to be part of the community you share bits of your life with. And I'm glad you're taking your time to do what you want and do what you feel is best for you. Your vulnerability is inspiring, YOU are inspiring. any video you post is wonderful, whenever they come, often or not. Love your account and what you share. I know my affirmation is not necessary but I felt a strong urge to share how much of a wonderful effect you've had on our world and I'm glad to know you're out there. Much much love to you and your family.

I teared up during the plane story :') emotional in a good way!! sometimes I feel so burned out by negative people and bad moments but I recently sat between two very kind people on a plane and their conversation and willingness to be helpful to each other (with luggage ect) made me remember that it's always worth it to be kind

Thank you so much for your videos. Your video came next after I watched Hitomi’s video of the one with friends and of boredom/existing in love and my decision to watch your video just came through when I really needed it because I realized that gratitude is the lifter of all my moods and I am definitely cherishing family moments while living at home. I love the colors in your video and your art, and I remember joining your ‘pyperbleu’ artist challenge in June or October during the pandemic while you were still living at home coming back from RISD. Your videos are constant reminders for me to be out and be seen and to be with friends; to heal from loneliness, either by yourself, or through being in community. The cats playing together was a super special moment. The miracles unfolding and the pure love and sweetness between them are true blessings and I loved the little daily reminder to keep optimistic through them playing together. It also reminds me of the movie “Call Me by Your Name,” and that makes my heart so happy! 💫 But, your plane story reminded me of my own story in the airport whilst I was in New York. Basically, the whole story is: I didn’t finish my water bottle when I nearly got through TSA and was separated from my family because of my decision to finish the little water that was left in there, because I thought that I could just go back in through joining at the beginning of the line (I was unaware that you have to finish the water and go all the way back in line to reenter and go through TSA line all over again), and I was going through this whole spiritual lesson alone and I was already uncomfortable to undress and be in my sports bra, and AND be carrying a yoga mat in my backpack, so I was particularly self-conscious to do remove my jacket and put it in the bin in front of the people waiting because I have a fear of looking different and it was triggering my anxiety of undressing in public, knowing that I had to do it if I wanted to be determined to go through. This girl ended up asking me about if I was okay and where I was headed because I was unsure through it all and because I needed to grow up. In the end, I got through, and the girl caught up to me to make sure I was safe because she was worried that I was going somewhere or with someone that I didn’t want to go or with, I’m assuming. She checked on me and left, and I just knew to say thank you because that’s all I knew how to do, and the story of your father figure mentor saying to remember your why when thanking people makes me think of this kind gesture from a kindhearted stranger helping me through this because she helped me feel less alone and that I felt that it was worth doing it all over again to experience being held by a evidently compassionate being, reflected in my internal experience. It makes me feel as though there is hope and that miracles do happen to us daily, even if it’s not on a grand scale like this through a person coming up to oneself, I just wanted them to know that the world feels a little less scary seeing kindness and beauty experiencing magical moments through divine creatures like them, and you all. I am hoping you are witnessing the hope, magic, and miracles in the everyday moments in your personal life, especially when you feel like you are alone. 𓆩♡𓆪

This one time last year, I was coming back home from a walk and noticed a couple staring at a massive dresser next to a moving truck, stressed on how to lift it and walk all the way to their apartment. So, I stopped and asked if they needed any help. They were nervous at first but then said yes. We lifted it up together and then walked into their little apartment. They had just moved to my city and had two little toddlers. I walked away after that grateful and happier for some reason. It touched me to be able to help someone, even though I would probably never meet them again.

i really like to have conversations and truly connect with strangers on the bus, it's something that really brings me joy :)

i hope ur doing well! thank you for sharing this vulnerable vlog. ur note on meditation resonates a lot for me. it also took me years to learn what meditation looked like for me, especially as someone who has adhd and only realized it into my very early adulthood. i’m only 22 but i feel i find myself in a place mentally, spiritually, and emotionally where i know who i am. i know that change is the only thing that stays true and i’m trying to be gentle with myself as i navigate growing pains. i find myself too trying to let go of the rigidity that can at times be found in expecting. really every time i encounter ur content it resonates so much i could talk about every note and share how i relate 😂 i just want to say thank you for being one of my absolute favorite most comforting spaces to exist in on social media/internet ❤

Meditation tip: it will NEVER be perfect. Even masters say this and emphasize the concept of beginners mind during meditation. The magic moments of meditation are, as they say, those seconds where one notices that you've drifted off, and then gently return to whatever you were focusing on before (e.g. breath, body part). Enjoy x

I love your video's so much, every time that I see that you posted something new I get excited to make myself a cup of tea and to just sit down so I can watch it in peace. You have such a calming and inspiring energy. When you talked about starting headspace again and this time trying to not master it but just take it moment by moment it inspired me to redownload te app too. I've had it since 2017 but every time that I would start to try and get "good" at meditating I quit after a few days because it didn't happen as quickly as I would have liked it. I'm going to try it again now, just not with putting the pressure on myself because I need to become good at it but just because I want to learn how to be more mindfull and kind to myself. Thank you for your lovely video and I'm excited to see the Europe vlogs! Love xx

Thank you for sharing, sometimes, I feel like I lose myself, but it’s nice to see that I’m not alone

I'm doing considerably better, thank you for asking. XD Today I saw a man carrying his food shopping and his bag broke. I wear cargo pants most of the time and so I often fill them with things I might need. I try to put plastic shopping bags in my pockets because here in Sweden we have to pay extra for them now, so we reuse them a lot. So I put my hand into one of my many pockets thinking "I should have an extra plastic bag..." and lo and behold I did. So I went up to the man and gave it to him. He was so grateful. It made me feel so happy and good and so grateful to live in the area that I do where this vibe of helping eachother exists (Swedes are often quite individualistic. XD). As for your videos, I am simply happy whenever you post. I wouldn't want you to burn out or not take time off completely out of obligation for us.

I remember this exact time last year commenting about how I was going to uni for the first time in London, how nervous I was, and you left a really sweet reply. This year I am starting uni again, I dropped out last December, and since so many things around me have changed in unexpected ways, mainly including a breakup. Now I feel like myself again, and yet like a whole different person, and am excited to have another start at doing what I love. Your videos like these are invaluable, and thank you for your small insights into everything, wishing u the best

I'm sure some of you reading the comments know where this quote is from, but I've been living by this quote right now. "The act of wanting to pursue something maybe even more precious than actually becoming that thing. Being in the process itself is a prize."

glad to hear you're doing well 🤍 moments like those with strangers are very precious. last semester i decided to attend this academic conference that was happening at my uni all by myself. i'm extremely introverted and usually need someone with me to even think about going somewhere, but i decided to be brave and take a chance, even if just for the experience of sitting in a packed auditorium with fancy academics. while i waited around for it to start, this girl approached me to ask about the queueing situation. she was extremely nice and i answered her question. she hung around near me reading a book and we struck up a conversation. we talked about our majors and the classes we had in common, and even sat together in the auditorium and enjoyed the conference together. even if i did not complete my mission to go somewhere all by myself, i made a new friend even if it was just for the 2 hours we spent together ☺☺

I think we all get that way in this country. The U.S is all about the hustle. I recently got a full time job that is very stressful and demanding. I have an outlet of decorating our living space but when I got home I couldn’t even enjoy the flowers around me all I could see is improvement. Then I got really tired doing so much and I just did nothing when I got home but slept. Then after a few days I started seeing the beauty I meant to make in my home. And on the weekends I just sat outside with my plants and drank really good coffee. I didn’t need to fix anything, I’m not at work anymore. And it was nice. I felt like this weekend was a weekend at the cabin when really it was my home that let me relax a bit and unwind. But it did take me a couple of days of just not doing anything when I came home but sleep.

Wow Annabelle I almost cried hearing your airplane story 😭Thank you so much for sharing such a beautiful moment

I definitely get the apprehension that comes with editing and making videos cause I always want them to be perfect and then I don’t start

I had burn out last month. It was so difficult for those few weeks as I felt empty just like you did and I had no ideas or motivations. But I gave myself time to rest, did some mindfulness practice, therapy and daily affirmations which I haven’t done in years. Gradually it started to help and I had a pace moving forward. I always enjoy your talking videos as I do my school work or my crafts cause I can relate soooo well. Glad to hear that you’ve been well❤️ lots of love!

I love to hear you speak, Annabelle. The story you shared about the flight delay really moved me. I feel like it has been hard to have real human connections nowadays because of the pandemic. I really cherish those moments I get to experience that. Thank you for the reminder to be more specific about what we are grateful for P.s.: super excited for the Europe vlogs! i think vlogs without much speaking are really great too so don't feel too pressured

This video felt like a catchup with a dear friend. I also felt emotional (in a good and warm way) about your plane experience, thanks for sharing that! I'm watching this video in bits and pieces on my first day back to college. It's a rainy day here and the colors on this video are so soothing. I've moved into a new dorm this semester and I'm loving the random conversations I have with strangers in the elevator

Hello sweet annabelle, It's almost weird like having an out of body experience watching your videos because i am in the same place in my healing journey as you are (and having so many similarities in our situations) . But its so heart warming to see and listen to you not only for the feeling of "I'm not alone " but also as a catch up with a friend who is working on their healing and self growth but still checking in every once in a while to just candidly catch up, that's how it feels to me.. I wish you and the readers light and inner peace, take care sweet souls.

I love those moments like the one you had on the plane, and that you shared with her your gratitude. I haven’t been doing great this year so it’s the little moments like these I want to be open to.

I’ve been watching your videos for a a while now. I love how open you are and the way you interpret your internal world. I’ve been really unhappy lately more than I’ve ever been and yet I have a lot of things: a secure job, a lot of physical things. Thank you for videos and your vulnerability as it has given me encouragement to live my life for me and not others. I find that It’s easy to say but really hard to put into practice.

this video warmed my heart

i'm so happy that you had such a nice time with your mom! your note videos always make me happy :)

ive loved your vids for years, sending sooo much love. im moving out tomorrow and so excited, hope you're well annabelle

Your videos give the feeling of hanging with a friend, so even with your ups and downs I'm always wishing you the best 🤗💕 I'm glad to hear that you and your Mom got to go on a nice trip together too- also congrats to you both (and your sister obviously) on you expanding family where there is so much love for eachother Ok, that's all 😂💕

Your insights on slow living just unlocked a door for me. I’ve been struggling with how to incorporate those values into my life more, and just realized that I’ve turned a blind eye to my relationship with productivity. I have this internal need to prove my worth through output, and I want to start actively shifting towards a healthier mindset. Very grateful for your introspection and kindness, as always ❤️ xoxo

I always feel nourished and hopeful after watching these chatty videos of yours, its like a therapy and like talking (listening) to a friend, because I can relate to some things you say and your reasoning and advice makes me fell better, so thank you

thank you annabelle, this made my day 🥹 i will carry that sense of intentionality with me this week. ❤

Loved the video, it feels like a catchup call with friends ♡ and girl same, I'm dreading editing videos because I let my expectations run wild and now it's a big project that I can't seem to start (in fear that the result won't reach my own impossible standard). Time to work that out and manage expectations! Like you said, I don't want to lose the joy I felt when picking up the camera 🌷 I'll keep that in mind, thank you for your insight! 🥰

the all pink outfit with the pink wall!!!

fave fave 🫶🏼 your vlogs always feels like home, Annabelle 💛

Something that's helped me navigate pricing artwork is using a sliding scale price range for people to pay any amount between. That way, you can cover base costs, time spent, and creative energy while still feeling empathetic to the amount others are spending to support you. I've found that most people pay on the higher end if they're able to, realizing the effort that goes into the artwork, but I always make it clear that any amount is okay. i try to make the lower end an amount I'd be okay with making potentially for every single sold piece!

I’ve been catching myself watching so much short form content and I hopped on RU-vid hoping to see a longer video from you 💗 I’m so glad you uploaded! Your videos are so relaxing

I am in a healing process, and I want to thank you for making this emotional video in which you made those reflections that made me feel better.

Hi Annabelle! Thank you so much for your vulnerability in this video! What you said about how taking things slow means letting go of the expectation of productivity really resonated with me and comforted me

this vid came at the perfect time for me tmr is gonna be my first day of senior yr at hs and omg it feels so weird and unreal, hasn't quite hit me yet. anyways ur vids always manage to put my mind in a state of calm and relaxation, so tysm for that! love u annabelle, ive been watching u since I was 11 in ur RISD days and cant wait to watch more of u, ur one of my fav and ultimate comfort youtubers🫶

Hi Annabelle! What you said of doing separate things side by side and still being a bonding experience is called parallel play and it's actually very common amongst neurodivergent adults (specially autistic), not only children! ^-^

i love this podcast style content 🥹❤️

Radically Compassionate is such a great book! I am the same way, it's hard for me to be personal with strangers and can come off cold, but after this book it's def help me connect more with everything and everyone around me.

This was such a nice video! I loved the story from the plane. It's always so nice to get that type of connection with strangers, when you just feel like the world is a good place after all.

Dear Annabelle, I went into a mental health hospital ... 3 months ago. It was the best thing that could have happened to me. I finally felt like I was able to DO things again. Before, I had felt like an absolute failure because after finishing my bachelor's degree (despite getting an ADHD diagnosis a few months before my thesis would be finished - no meds at that point though) I just did not have any goals for my life. I was just finally done with all the things and thoughts and "shoulds" - but I did not feel accomplished at all. I fell ill during my thesis, too and had to take a month to recover. I tried for so long to get therapy in any way, shape or form that I finally settled on going to a unspecialized clinic rather than wait ages - so I could finally move again. And it frikking worked. I still do not have specific goals of any kind, really, but at least I have some kind of wishes for my future now. I have a vage idea of which path to take, but that's enough to keep me going. Your journey really helped me with all of that. When you said you compared yourself to others a lot, I felt like you didn't really look at your audience here as people who look up to YOU. Your art is amazing, as well as the many skills at different mediums you have! You look so fearless going into all of it and I really tried to be like that in my therapies in the clinic's program. I made so much art and it felt so good to not care about perfection. Since the day I got back home I finished so much stuff, which seemed impossible to do before therapy. It really showed me how important our mental health is qwq I am so happy for you to finally find a middle ground, where you can be comfortable with yourself - because I felt like you were always pushing yourself way too much and constantly out of your comfort zone as well. So take your time to arrive at this peaceful place and remember to always coma back to it!

refreshed at the right moment!! :D I hope you're doing well Annabelle

Your videos both relax me and inspire me like nothing else does. I am always so grateful for you sharing parts of your life and self 💕

Thank you for being vulnerable with us. It has helped me realize that I am going through something similar. I am burnt out from work, struggling with imposter syndrome, and always feeling like I’m never enough for a certain opportunity. I am so hard on myself to be perfect. I am also scared of falling short. Work has given me high functioning anxiety.

Have you ever considered with things you want to have a boundary on, blogging instead if as an afterthought and time want to share? Then it can be private and you have that boundary but then at a later time you can share bits. (Also, I love your videos so much. I rediscovered you after 3 years and I'm glad to see you healthy and working towards your happiness 💕)

You could call the europe vids, silent film, I think that would such a cute idea to expand on with the b-roll 🥰

that is so nice to hear how things have been going on. That plane story was really lovely

This is such perfect timing

I went to berlin a could weeks ago and for somereason my phone didn't work and i was so stressed out because i took the train in the direction my friend said they are going to be at and i didn't know how we were going to communicate and this lady (so nice) told me to sit next to her because it was going to get very chaotic soon... and she was telling about what she does and her kids and then another lady came in and we made space for her as there was so many people shoveling past her and she told us gratefully that she had just found out she was pregnant and we were some of the first people she told and how she was so excited .... we all ended up getting off at the same stop and they let me use their phone to contact my friend and waited with me for a while ...it was just such a beautiful moment we all wished eachother well and had a group hug and i'll always be grateful to them both and wish them both well in their futures.. people are so beautiful and it's so easy to forget but choose love always

Take your time 😘 Thanks for your video

In July, I went on a spontaneous trip to an island nearby and met several people my age. One in particular I ended up sharing my story with and likewise she shared hers. Through our experiences and family history, we bonded and connected quite fast. A month later, we met again for our first time in Iceland before she would return to Australia, which is very far from my little place in Europe. But this new friendship got more time to develop as we experienced those beautiful places in Iceland. I am also an introvert, but if I hadn't taken a random solo trip and opened up to meet new people, I would have never shared this time with a stranger that truly became a friend instead. Thought I'd share.

happy to see you lady 🤍

listening to you always makes me feel so good

I am so grateful for you, Annabelle

That airplane story brought me to tears

"emotional in a good way" - we missed you Annabelle ✨🌻

It’s the kitty baby napping in your suitcase while you apply your make up for me 🥺💗

Feeling the craziness of summer still Annabelle :) I’m moving this weekend so packing packing packing

Just watching the beginning of the vid now, but I would actually love a Europe vlog that is mostly b-roll or not so much talking. I find those types of vids very relaxing

I'm on my 6th day of isolation today - this vid is just what I needed

wow! definitely need to put luke’s dads words into practice, some people aren’t aware of the positive impact they have from small fleeting moments and it can make such a big difference to tell them 💕

love you belle

Thank U Annabelle. This was such a nice video 🥺

9:10 hear you talk about the pricing issue made me suddenly realise like, we are selling our labor(kind of) and we can set a price that fairly pay ourselves, but people who want to buy from creatives, mostly have their labor *bought* at an *unfair* price. ✨ capitalism ✨. So ofc it feels expensive. I literally just thought of this so it might not make the most sense 😭 Love your videos as always, you are like a big sister to me, I feel like we are on very similar journeys 🥺

oh i loved that airplane story

It's been so easy these days to come across ill-intentioned and ignorant people, and so easy to lose faith in my own ability and willingness to be in the company of others. But I think there's something embedded into the core of my being which so stubbornly refuses to do away with hope. Despite my wavering trust, I've been really putting in the effort to externalize that hope, to reach out to others with kindness and compassion, because it's moments with strangers (like your plane story) that have ultimately been so formative in my life. The other day, I overheard someone on a distant street shouting, "how can you be alone in a world with 7 billion people?" and I've heard that saying before, but this time it struck a different chord. I'm still trying to figure out what it means for me.

Missed you! Excited to see you posting again! Life is tough and insane atm, sick cat, sick mother in law, work stress but doing okay! :) ♡♡

Hi Annabelle!!! ❤️❤️ love from California :)

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This video has made my day! :)

I was with my friends yesterday in this popular touristy spot. We wanted to take a photo by the water with my Polaroid camera so we were trying to find someone to help us. A middle-aged couple walked over and started taking pictures together. I waited till they were done and asked the woman. The couple was so kind and I don't think the woman had ever seen a Polaroid before(?) because she was amazed to see the film come out right when you take a pic! So that was a cute moment. I decided to ask if they wanted a pic together with my Polaroid and they gladly said yes. I hope the pic developed beautifully :)

6:40 aaaah your cat LOVES you😭

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If you're ever in Alaska again there's a place for you at Alaska House of Jade, we're the number one bed and breakfast in Anchorage. I can show you all the best little-known spots around town too. I'm so happy you're reaching physical and mental rest, it can be grueling work to maintain and create personal peace. Bravo love

15:13 it’s called parallel play!

im only 2 minutes in but for your europe vlogs: maybe consider doin lil music videos or slideshows with the b-roll you got to lessen the editing load? just an idea!!

Is fall your favorite time of the year 🍁

Ha sido un video precioso. Me animas a hacer mis propios vlogs 💛🤩

Hello Annabelle love your videos🌸🌻🌼🌝 just want to say, if you struggle with staying present and dealing with a continuous anxiety I highly recommend a book called Wisdom of insecurity by Alan watts. This book May be helpful for you. Thank you for sharing your authentic thoughts 💭

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Great content fact my aunt has passed away and my consultant told me that the interview was average the interview with the prospective business partners and me and the consultants need to rework some stuff I'm worried that they are going to say that the people are asking fir market research which will cause me from around 5k to 10k usd yes fucking usd abd the guy said we are going to have the meeting this week but he still hasn't called abd I would much rather have the meeting next week like Tuesday or something rather than the amorphous this week I don't like uncertainty anyways have a great day

Thank you for sharing these heart-warming expieences with us. 🤍

I had a really long day yesterday and was frustrated I wouldnt be getting home until late. But, because of that my walk home was around sunset and usually a time I wouldnt be out. It was such a beautiful late summer evening and I was really thankful my schedule allowed me to experience that🤍

thank you so much for sharing Annabelle! 🤍 loved to hear about the delayed plane experience!