Casual Q & A Ramble with light typing 

Thank you for all of the sweet, fun, and thoughtful questions on my original post. I'm very sorry that I cannot answer them all here, but I'll try to return to the community page periodically and answer more. Forgive the very quiet and imperfect audio--that's exactly why I test my mics and I'll improve it for next time! Thank you for being a part of my test. I'll have a real video coming quite soon. A very happy and safe 4th to all my American friends!

Question timestamps below - what lovely answers Spring! 7:35 - Any non-ASMR youtubers that you enjoy 13:20 - Any reflections on your personal growth as a mother? 22:08 - What are your desert island book, album, movie, and game? 29:30 - Have you ever done a roleplay in a video that you've also done as a real job? 33:55 - Which roleplay would you like to live out / do for a living? 36:10 - What advice would you give to a woman who feels almost ready to have a child but has anxiety about motherhood? 42:50 - Favorite cyberpunk novel? 47:45 - Horror literature recommendations? 52:13 - What do you think about the 2026 F1 regulation changes? 58:03 - What do you do for work / does your voice relax people in real life? 1:03:40 - Do you have any special interests we don't know about? 1:09:23 - How's the video on Hellenistic philosophy coming along? 1:12:54 - What did you think of Mass Effect: Andromeda? 1:16:50 - What are some of your favorite family video games to play together? 1:19:10 - Who is your favorite Vault Hunter? 1:20:07 - Conclusion. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to learn some more about you, I'm sure many relate to or get comfort from your replies.

I appreciate your message about parenthood; I judge myself harshly when it comes to being a father. My wife recently passed away a month after the birth of our 5th child. She was a stay at home Mom and so loving and tender in ways I fail to be.. and I am scrambling to pick up the peices of our life while missing her as the most important person in my life. The struggle is real. Let's all try our best and let go of the outcome.

I smile so big whenever you post new content. I am very happy that you’re back. 💜

The world is truly a better place for having you in it, Spring. Thank you for what you do ❤

It's always a pleasure to hear you speak with passion about literally anything, but the intensity of your emotions everytime you speak about being a parent brings tears to my eyes everytime. Take care!

Fun fact about me: I learned what a springbok is from looking it up after discovering this channel.

Didn't know about the cancer, I love the crap out of you girl never forget how many lives you've helped over as many years as ya have

Oh Nichole, you beautiful soul! You could have a podcast of updates like these and I would listen forever! Forever my comfort RU-vidr! Sending you all the healing vibes I can muster 💖

Do I know anyting about "hellenistic philosophy"? - No. Am I fking pumped for the "hellenistic philosophy"-video? - YES!

You are so eloquent and thoughtful in the way you speak, Spring! Loved getting a glimpse into that wonderful and insightful brain of yours. Also, the lapel mic sounds great, invokes the casual nature of early asmr videos!

I am so happy this wonderful woman is back

You’re one of my comfort youtubers and i appreciate all your content. i’ve watched every one of your videos at least twice! I can tell this video is going to be one of my favorites since i love your first little “get to know me” video!

I LOVE Jenny Nicholson! So glad you plugged her, she’s so underrated (even despite her large following, she still feels underrated to me?!) So fun to hear an update on all the media you’ve been consuming lately. Thinking of you fondly and often ❤️

Your lovely & thoughtful voice inhabited my in and out dreams. Most remarkable. Thank you and very best regards!

Spring, my hope and prayer is that your self-talk is as sweet and as kind to yourself as your encouragement is to us 💕 So so so glad to be listening to you answer these questions while making some macrame!

Dear Nichole, know that you are not alone. You have this community that you have created supporting you. I wish you all the best and send you strength and positive energy.

Great video as always Spring, it's so incredibly wonderful to have you back, hope that it's not too taxing for you and that you're doing it at your pace and in your way. You're amazing, keep being you!

You’re back!!! 🎊 🎉❤ You have no idea how happy that makes me!!!

Spring!!! I am so glad you're back!!! I watched you when you were around 10 years ago; I remember your Library roleplay so vividly, and I would always come back to your Stardew Valley videos. When I first watched you, I was in a very bad place. Very toxic relationship and very bad relationship with my family. It was a dark time, and was really hard on me mentally. Your videos were always so relaxing, and really helped me. I just wanted to say thank you

Hi, Spring. I really appreciate your inspiring comments on parenthood and on not judging ourselves in the process of showing up for someone else and for ourselves. On giving ourselves grace. Your wisdom and kind voice are so helpful to me right now. I am not a mother but have become a caregiver, and I find myself judging myself for imperfection without realizing it. Your comment to "Just save a sliver of that grace for yourself" is very meaningful. You make a difference to so many people. I have been sending you prayers for healing. Thank you, and take care of yourself. -- Melissa

Thank you for another lovely ramble. I appreciate that you take the time to interact with the community. Happy 4th! (Oh, and Howl's Moving Castle is a comfort film for me too!)

I'm so glad you're posing new videos!

Thank you!!! I love your videos! I love listening to you talk about your life, and I love learning from you about books, philosophy, and more!!! I appreciate you!

Happy 4th Spring!!! And defunctland is one of my fave RU-vid channels for fun deep dives

I'm so happy you're back Spring. I watched you when you started, and I was so young. Your mass effect artbook video, and the video where you wrote on the notepad your favourite words were my favourite ASMR videos. I just wanted to say thank you for keeping those accessible, as I would come back to them even all these years later. I'm so excited for your new content, and glad you're back. Thank you again ❤

Late night spring! Excited for this Q&A. Thanks again for the wonderful videos!

Wow, perfect timing with this upload 😭 definitely needed this tonight. Thank you so much for this video, Spring 🫶🏻 and honestly, thanks for just coming back to RU-vid in general. I’m so grateful and you are very appreciated!!

I love LOVE Jenny Nicholson. If you like amusement park history you should definitely check out Defunctland, especially his fast pass video. I also would recommend Sideways, music analysis in musicals, and Hbomberguy has some great lighthearted videos. Long fun commentaries on things that don’t REALLY matter yet are still deep and have a cultural impact are my favorite kinds of video!

Yay! really appreciate that you take the time and effort to do these! ^.^ I'm sure these will always be appreciated by those that would appreciate them when they do! :)

1:03:40 was my question! Thank you for answering 🖤 Film, animals, fashion, design, philosophy, ballet, and anime/manga are things I’d love to see soft spoken rambly videos about! And it’s totally okay that we don’t talk about politics here, the most important thing is that you give safe space vibes and that’s all I need 🏳️‍🌈💗

Every time a new video comes up, i instantly smile 😁 You coming back is the best thing ever! I'm happy i never gave up! Sending you love ❤️

Fenton is hilarious! Chasing the deer in Richmond Park in London 😂 ‘Jesus Christ Fenton!!’

Have a great week Springbok, thank you for your perspective and thoughts. Sending a warm hug your way.

This is a rare channel y'all. I was excited to see a new relaxing post from springbok, which then revealed itself to be a heartfeltl treatise on parenthood, horror novels and zoroastrianism. Is there another channel more sincere and inspiring? I think not.

i am so glad you're back, Spring. your honesty here is deeply moving. i feel honored to hear all of your thoughts, especially the ruminations on motherhood. your health and happiness are in my thoughts

I truly hope that that your son and husband know how lucky they are to have you.

Thank you for answering my question Spring! Your videos have brought me lots of comfort over the years and it was great hearing your perspective on this. 💚

so nice that you're back!

I was randomly thinking about how I missed your videos and hoped on your channel and WHAT!!! You’re back!!!??😭

Yay!! The mic is awesome!!! Keep it up!!! Love the content!!! Mahalo nui!!!

Ah, I'm so happy you're posting regularly again! 😊

Honestly, Spring, you're so incredibly smart that I can guarantee the education you're providing to your son is vastly above and beyond what a school can do. He's so very lucky to have you. As someone who is autistic (super late diagnosed), I can't imagine how much I would've benefitted from early diagnosis and treatment. I try not to think about it lol

Thank you so much for answering my question Spring! ❤ btw I would love to see that optometrist roleplay you mentioned!

We are all here for you in this moment! Thank you for being the beautiful soul that you are!

Wonderful. Possibly the only person on RU-vid who truly “gets” ASMR. I have banged on about it before, but it’s absolutely NOT sexual. Springbok’s interview when reviewing a photo portfolio remains a high water mark for me. My first encounter with ASMR happened when I was around 9 or 10 years old. I had a scrapbook of WW2 aircraft, and we had an insurance agent who collected my parent’s subscriptions on a Friday. He took an interest in my scrapbook, and sat intently looking at each page. It was (I think) that act which triggered ASMR for the first time. Basically, my brain felt like it was floating in a warmed bowl of syrup. On the rare occasions that ASMR is triggered, it tends to be when someone takes an interest in something I have created (especially written work). Springbok’s interview is to this day, the only video that triggers ASMR every single time I listen to it.

You've always come across as such a genuine people-pleasing soul. I'm so sorry about your diagnosis, I only just found this out from the video. Sending the biggest and brightest of good vibes

I can't tell you how thankful I am to see you on the platform again. I discovered your channel in summer 2014 when I had taken a very stressful internship that not only tested my perseverance but required me to leave my family and partner behind. Eventually, things worked out, but there were many nights that I don't think I would have gotten a wink of sleep during those months without asmr and specifically your videos ( the library roleplay ❤)

Happy & safe 4th to you as well Spring🫶🏼

So great to see you back.

God bless you!! Sending some love!! ❤

So glad you're back !!!!!🎉🎉

41:40 fav part of this vid is when springbok pops off here answering how she dealt with anxiety/doubt of having a child

In tears over your words on parenthood, and I don’t even have any children! I do have several life threatening illnesses though, so I can relate in some ways. I hope that your treatment is going well, and wish you lots of good days 💕

RU-vid channel suggestion: Time Team, a series following archaeological digs in the UK. It started out as a TV show in the UK in the 90s, but it's moved to RU-vid.

the thought of a 6 year old asking about chevron doctrine is amazing! great work spring!

Can’t wait to pass out to this tonight

Your wise advice is absolute fire. 🧡

Just wanted to say again how happy I am that you're making new content.

Whoooa!!! You're here!!!! 🥰

Love your voice Springy Springbok !😊

My all time favorite video of yours has always been the top 5 albums video. I would LOVE a new video in a similar style of close whispers and mouth sounds.

Hi it's so nice to see your vid. I sincerely have been worried about your health. Please know that you're in my positive thoughts. You are such a kind person. 😺

Thank you. These are wise words that I needed to hear. I’ve struggled with mental health for a while, thinking I don’t deserve love or happiness to one day be a dad or a husband. Of course mental health is constant maintenance, but this eased things. Thank you.

The OG is back!! 🎉❤

Hi Spring! Thanks for another video. I look forward to your uploads 😊

I arrived at the beach this morning and just set up camp with my toes in the sand, ready to listen to your voice alongside the waves. ❤️ I just got to your desert island question, and hearing you speak about Germinal brings back memories. I was a sophomore in college when I first found your channel nearly a decade ago, and I had no idea what I wanted to study or major in. You inspired a love in me back then and are actually a massive reason why I ended up with a degree in English Literature. I’ve been teaching high school English for seven years now, and you play a large role in that, which I find quite special really. 🥰 Thank you for leading me to my passion-I am continuously wishing you the best, Spring.

1:20:15 I assure you, there's no way someone as down to earth & cool as you could ever come across as self-indulgent with these talks Thanks for the chill vibes, & esp for sharing your 2 cents about family life

8:56 yessss I haven't seen this in years now but this was one of my absolute favorites in high school. Literally would watch it like 5 or 6 times and then go about my day.

You have been a wonderful source of comfort for me, as I have been going through postpartum depression, my son is now almost 9 months, I do have a 17 year old and a 13 yr old ( I know!! started ALL over !!😅) and I had never ever experienced it with my other pregnancies some days are better than others, but im taking it one day at a time. Please know you are a beacon of light for alot of us! Your words especially when you were talking about parenting, were much needed. I am keeping you in my prayers Spring Godfirst you are AND will be pulling through, hang in there ! Thank you Springbok♥️💐

I also have a 6 yo little boy who is 100mph and I just want to say how brave and creative you are. What you are doing takes such strength with regards to home schooling. Also, he sounds like a ‘young Sheldon’! How wonderful ❤

The queen is back

If you like well produced thoughtful deep dives into various subjects with a sprinkle of wit and comedy I would highly recommend Contrapoints and Philosophy Tube. They both cover a wide range of topics from philosophy, politics, entertainment, movies, books with a very unique visual style and extremely engaging presentation 😁

Hi Spring, just wanted to say THANK YOU for coming back. You couldn't have posted this video at a more perfect time. I am enlisting into the military this fall, and while i'm excited, my nerves do get the better of me at times. Your videos are my favorite way to end the day, and put me right to sleep. They're also great for a mid-day pick me up. The relief and sense of calm your videos bring are like no other. Thank you for all you do.

Was glad to hear you shout out kanepixels. I thoroughly enjoy The Monument Mythos and The Mandela Catalogue.

Fenton and the one where the puppet from jigsaw falls are SO iconic

Thank you for your words on parenting!❤❤

Omg you're back!!

Thank you for sharing your life and wisdom with us!! My desert island items: Slaughterhouse V, Gregory Alan Isakov and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and Fallout 4 :)

Cinema Therapy is a wonferful wholesome Channel where a Therapist and a Filmmaker sit down and comment on their favourite movies, a lot of kid's movies too so it's not too heavy :)

Omg - Alderwood!! My sister and I both worked there, so many good memories. Horrifying shooting took place there last week, it’s been on my mind a lot so this is wild timing.

The Kane Pixels namedrop came so unexpected. I love his backrooms series so much.

It's so good to hear your voice again. Please come back on camera if you can. Watching you adds to the ASMR experience. Get better real soon! Praying for you.

Thank you Spring!

Thanks so much for this long and relaxing heartfelt ASMR video I really enjoyed it. You mentioned you wanted us to recommend RU-vid channel that we like and I have one I really enjoy called The Happy Console Gamer. He is a guy that has a wife and child and makes videos about games he is playing or that his wife is enjoying but from a personal and happy perspective. He makes really nice videos talking about games and his memories over the years and is just generally a very kind and positive person so I recommend watching one of his videos.

I really enjoyed this, so many interesting things to think about now, thank you Spring as always! 🙏 And one recommendation for an interesting YT channel, the guy’s name is Peter Santenello, he travels all over the world and the US, showing different kinds of stories on many interesting topics and I really like how he does it. Anyway, have you and your loved ones a wonderful and peaceful weekend! 🤗

I love the “working with Jigsaw” video 😂😂😂

Thank you so much for making this video! I always learn so much from you. This is just a video idea and you don’t have to do it, but it would be cool if you read Germinal on your channel, I love your reading videos! ❤

Such a lovely voice

Hi Spring. On the theme of sharing uplifting things- I just adopted a new kitten and she’s sleeping on my lap as I watch this 😊. For RU-vidrs, I’d recommend Gemma Wheeler Architecture (she reimagines disused buildings), Imamu Room (a cooking channel) and Real Horror (who does true crime but, I would say, in an ethical and well-thought-through way).

Can't wait for your next ASMR idea.

The Jigsaw trike video is one of the greatest ever

Have you ever considered uploading your videos as podcast episodes? I would listen forever!!!

OMG YESSSSSSSSSSSS!

I somehow haven’t heard of kanepixels but I’m excited to watch their videos! Another RU-vidr that you might enjoy is Nexpo. He covers a lot of creepy content, I highly recommend his video on the Yuba County Five, one of my favourite mysteries. He’s not so much a fiction creator, he talks about ARGs and real life mysteries, but all his work is very atmospheric and very high quality!

Agreed the Lego games are so fun for all ages. Astros playroom is also awesome and great for ages too.

Thank you for answering my question. And get better!

Dave and busters on a weekday is a fabulous simile 😂

Howl's moving castle is the best choice :) It has everything. The places, the characters, the whimsy and magic. It's really the best.

It is absolutely the showing up. It's the easiest thing and the hardest thing.