Just follow your passion! We're going to be here to love you through the journey. I'm 51, and it's all a process. You're very brave going through this in front of all of us! Believe me, we're all going through it! Love you! 😘
I'm so sorry you had this experience. I loved sitting and just sewing with you. I never expected it to be a how-to channel. There's too many of them out there and your channel was pressure free and like being with a friend just creating. I hope you find your serenity.
Tara, this is my first time seeing you. Just have to say, Honey....you can't never ever be anything other than you. Be big, bold and unapologetic. I look forward to seeing you again.
I'm a new-ish subscriber, but I immediately thought you seemed so genuine and I absolutely love people like you who are honest and unapologetically themselves. Please, please never sacrifice any part of who you are in order to appease ANYONE ever, and please continue doing whatever makes you happy on your channel; I promise, you're exactly the kind of creator whom so many people want to hear from right now. I cherish and appreciate your openness and respect you all the more for doing what you need to make your channel your own. I had actually just left a comment on your last video saying how much I love The Sims so, I know I for one am excited to see what you have happening here next! Be true to yourself friend, and I promise, good things WILL follow you. Hugs and love from Michigan ♥️🤗
I tune into you for the fact that you are A genuine person. You don’t put on airs and pretend to be anything that you’re not. I like the fact that you make mistakes and show it.
I hear you. There seems to be a lot of this going around. Look, I enjoy channels like Bernadette Banner's very much, but your channel (and, in a different way, your husband's) offers something unique. It offers an opportunity to feel connected, if only just a bit, with someone who is clever and deeply authentic. You have charisma, which is something that is impossible to fake. And part of that charisma is your obvious delight in exploring new creative opportunities as an end in themselves. This is something I enjoy as well. (For example, I am typing this with stained fingers because of my recent adventures in DIY wood dye.) So I look forward to what comes next.
I love your and your husband’s channel. I am newer to your channel. I love your cooking and retro clothing etc segments. So happy your not quitting would miss your show.
Tarah, just be you. That’s enough. I subscribed to your channel because I think you’re a great person, and I like hanging out with you online. I don’t expect you to be my teacher. You’re nice enough to let us into your home, and whatever you do during these virtual visits is fine. If you want to play “The Sims,” or craft, sew, sing, cook, knit, etc, and record it for RU-vid, that’s awesome! Thanks for including us!
I completely understand how you feel. For a long time I've wanted to start "something," whether that was on RU-vid or some sort of online business. But I've hesitated because I'm not sure how to start or if it would wear on my creativity or passion for the things I want to do. I want to keep them fun and not feel obligated. So, I understand. I appreciate your comments and hope you really start to enjoy yourself again. Good luck, just have fun.
Big internet hugs! Just be you and we will be here. I understand being too “how to” for your own comfort. I look forward to all the journeys we get to have with you in this new form!
Girl ya you be you and have fun doing it! I love that people know they can count on me. Thanks for your videos I personally like the sound of your 'new' channel and look forward to checking them all out!
I always look forward to your videos. I literally smile and say Yay when I see that there is a new one out. I enjoy them all regardless of subject matter because I enjoy you. You are so genuine and I look forward to seeing whatever you decide to do. I appreciate the fact that sometimes we get lost in our heads and it can be difficult to find a way out. I get it. I will keep watching, I'm excited to see what happens!
I love everything you do on your RU-vid Channel. One of the reasons why I watch you is because you are such an honest person. Hugs❤ What I really love about myself is that I love to Make New DIY Crafts.
This post took amazing courage on your part. I've noticed you were not posting content and felt sad, but I also sensed you had lost your groove. Don't ask me how I could catch that vibe via a screen. You're always very sincere and I love how direct you are. It's as though there has been a misty veil there. Tonight, that veil disappeared! So proud of you, stranger. lol What I love about myself - I am a creative person. I enjoy seeing what it can be in my mind, and making it happen. What I don't like - sometimes I'm not brave enough. :)
I'm sorry that you've had such a hard time! Thank you so much for sharing with us. You have my total support. Your awesome, just be you lady. Can't wait to see what you have in store for us!
Tara YOU are the draw here on this channel, everything you put out on this channel is worth it. The irony is that at 62 what I love most about myself is that I have the luvury of being comfortable in my own skin.
(insert "Good for her!" GIF here) Creativity is something that I also love about myself. I'm so glad you're setting your boundaries and taking care of your needs.
Tarah, I watch your channel because I like you-your personality, sense of humor and intelligence. You can do whatever you want and I’ll be here, continuing to enjoy and give a thumbs up to each and every one of your videos. Do what makes you feel happy and we’ll be happy to watch you. We all support and love you Tarah. 💞
Yes!! I’m so proud of you! Do what makes you happy and we will be right here to tag along. I make weird art too🤗 I can’t wait to see yours. The things I love most about myself are my ability to care and my ability to believe in dreams🤗🐝❤️
The older I get the more I realize we can totally give ourselves permission to change our dreams and to go for your passions! I love you’ve set boundaries and are ready to have FUN again. 🥰
Do what brings you joy, you aren’t punching a clock for a boss on this channel. You really don’t owe us consumers anything. True fans will appreciate whatever you produce at whatever pace you produce it.
I have really loved your content! I love seeing the old fashioned things you have shared. I have never felt like I have waisted my time watching your channel. Please keep sharing. I have been so excited for vlogmas because of you and Lawrence. Some people just want to hate and that is sad. Keep on doing what makes you happy, and we will be here to watch whatever you share. I love making things for other people. I crochet and I love to share.
I love you channel and the name change. Live your passion, and that shines through to us. I know how debilitating it is to live by one’s own unobtainable expectations of what our life should be. I have a disability that has, in the past few years, confined me to my home most of the time, when I wish I could go pursue my passions that I got my PhD for. But I’m trying to adjust to my new normal, and not let the anxiety of who I think I should be steal my joy. With my chronic pain mixed with an anxiety disorder, that’s really hard, but people like you inspire me to keep on trying. God Bless you and Lawrence and I hope you both have an amazing Christmas, Maria ❤️
I have been watching you for a while. I do love vintage clothing and 50s styles. I've been watching RU-vid since it started and I think that the best channels are those who are passionate and real to themselves. My husband and I have started a channel this year. He and I had weight loss surgery. He had it 4 years ago and had gone from 510 lbs to 260 lbs. I had surgery in February of 2021, I've gone from 250 lbs to 180 lbs. He and I have completely changed our lives and we are trying to share that on our channel. We are still learning about youtube and how to make videos that people want to watch. I think you should do what makes you happy. If you want to make clothes that's what you should do. If you want to play sims, you should. I love watching you when you enjoy what you are doing. I wish you the best and I can't wait to see what you do next.
Literally just watched a video in another favorite channel that basically said,”Don’t lose your voice “ in anything that you do. I’m glad you’re realizing this and can work through it & do what you want to do! I’ll watch no matter what!
Just wanted to say hi and congrats! That was courageous, beautiful, and well said. Looking forward to seeing where your adventures lead! I stumbled onto your husband’s channel early last year, discovered yours through him, and have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you both as you’ve shared stories, taken us along on trips, etc. I’m an artist myself, attempting to start a business online for the first time soon, and it’s kinda scary and overwhelming to think about putting myself out there in new ways I’ve never done. Best of luck with everything and I hope you find your joy in it!
Dear Sister, we love and appreciate you. I find it difficult to articulate what I may love about myself, because there's this deep carryover from my youth that one had to be self-deprecating or even self-loathing to be cool, or even to escape the label of being stuck-up. I don't love anything about myself, but I do love my children and can give myself some credit for the way they're turning out. I love some of the things I create: birthday cards, clothes, silly craft projects. It's good enough for me to make things that others love.
Looking forward to your content. I have watched many channels, and it was disappointing sometimes, and sad to see creative people bow to what others think they should or should not do. You do you! that’s what I come to see.
Tara, Thank you so much for this! Thank you for standing up for yourself because I know not a single person watching your channel wants you to be hurting yourself for our entertainment. Thank you for turning your channel into something you enjoy because everybody watching your channel would miss you if you had to choose to just stop doing it. Thank you for being willing to be vulnerable and share all of this with the world. I have a dream of starting my own sort of RU-vid "lifestyle" channel. It will happen eventually but right now I'm learning so much from hearing honest experiences from people like you that are out there miles ahead of me. Listening to you, I could so easily imagine me having found myself needing to say the same thing in a few years. Now, I'll make sure I don't have to. Happy Vlogmas! Happy Holidays! You GO girl!
So far, my favorite video on this channel. Something I love about myself? I love my creativity. Whether it’s woodworking, photography, drawing, cooking, etc, I go into everything with the idea of “how hard can it be?”. If it can be done, I can learn to do it. And I like pushing myself outside of my skill set. I often take on projects with no idea how I will do them, and throw them away just to start over. Just part of the process. I have to finish before I can begin again. All part of leaning. I love that about me. As well as living by a simple personal creed “never fail to see the humanity on other”….guess that’s 2 things I love about me. Which is difficult to admit as an introvert who struggles with depression and self image, lol. I look forward to seeing “you” on your channel.
What I love about myself. Since you asked. I don't give up. I'm 50. I have a heart condition. I have Multiple Sclerosis. In 2013 I had a stent put in my heart. 99% blockage, LAD artery, blah blah blah. My medical chart reads like an obituary. Recently I had a physical. My doctor said one thing I remembered, if you weren't standing here before me I wouldn't believe it. I don't give up. Life sucks. It does for everybody. It's what makes us all equal. Granted it sucks a little less on a yacht than in a row-boat. Unless you die, you can try to become whatever you think you can't be. Just don't give up. If you fail, re-imagine the dream in different colors.
I am really happy that you are doing what you need to do to enjoy making content. I am here because I love to see how you bring us into your world and show your interests to us. Whether it is baking, simming (not kidding when you did your historic sims video I was like yessssss. What a cool idea), crafts or just chatting. We are here for you. I look forward to everything you send our way. It is like hanging out with friends. Thank you!
I’m so sorry you’ve felt pressured to stay inside a box with RU-vid. We love you for YOU! That includes the content you’ve yet to share with us that more accurately encompass your personality! I wish you all of the happiness in the world in this change of pace! I’m excited to see what’s next for you!❤️
I started watching thanks to the recommendation of your husband, last year. I've kept watching not because of teaching something, but because you seemed like someone who I could get along with (both you and Laurence.) I feel comfortable with your videos. I understand the need to change. RU-vid seems to do like a certain family member I had, a both try to conform you to what it seems like they want, and also only are interested in what you can do for them (needless to say, until I got away from them, I had been miserable for decades...) I'm glad you are going to stop "chasing the algorithm," and get back to doing more of what you love. Definitely along for the ride, wherever you take us. 😉 What I love about myself? Being myself, finally. A person who loves cheesy movies, writing letters and fountain pens. And my little (b)rat terrier, Aednat. And not trying to please anybody but myself. 😁
I love whatever you do and I want you to enjoy what you are creating. This is an excellent decision to be true to yourself, then your real followers will enjoy what you put up. You are at a busy, busy time in your life at this point. I can understand why you want to make your life what you love to do. I am retired, not because of really choosing to at 63, but because of my disability (depression). Now I have a lot of spare time, but it is harder to do creative things because of attention and getting older issues. So do what feels right for you! I love both of your channels-so I can look forward to whatever creative endeavors you do. Thank you so much.
Girlfriend!! you be the amazing you. don't even worry what "everyone" else thinks.. you have stories to tell and I love that you love doing an eclectic array of stuff.. also thinking about restarting my channel as well. you are inspiring me to do so. I heart your face! peace!! xoxo
Good for you, Tara! It's important to do what makes you happy and fulfilled. I just turned 69 years old and luckily by the time I was in my 30s I decided that I was going to just be who I am & not give a flying floo what other people think. I'm an artist who worked in retail management as a buyer and planner for major corporations, but I always found a way to make that more than just number crunching. Now that I'm retired, I enjoy my various creative adventures, but won't make creating a money making venture. It's for me. You need to just do you & I'm so happy you have decided to do just that! Congratulations!!!
Tara, one of the things I love so much about you is that you're fun, creative & not 'phoney! Thanks for being bold & honest - venting is good...hugs🎄 🤗❤️.
First off...Good for You!!!!!!. I am so glad I found your original channel as it gave me a chance to share my Grandma Doll's Gingerbread Cake and Butterscotch sauce recipe with alot of others. Thank you. I would really hate knowing that the sharing of that either changed the expectations of your channell from others or yourself.Happy Christmas!!!
I love the direction you are taking this! You are like an awesome neighbor that I get to learn from and grow with in everything you want to share! A neighbor doesn’t need to worry about the content they are making visible to their neighbors. Glad to be neighbors with you although states away!
Tarah, Your RU-vid channel came to my attention after I became an avid follower of Lost in the Pond. I then continued to watch your channel too because I enjoyed seeing your videos for the variety of subjects you addressed. I was drawn to your personality and the enthusiasm for the various topics you presented. You didn't claim that your involvement in RU-vid was a job or career, and I never thought that it was. I'm drawn to people with eclectic pursuits, and like to hear about them when the interests overlap mine. If doing the videos becomes a chore, then you not wanting to do them anymore makes perfect sense, imo. Now, what do I love about myself? I continue to be curious about everything in life, even though the majority of my years lived are behind me.
For me, enjoying a RU-vid channel has one important rule, the host has to love what they do. There is where the joy is. Please make the content you love and well tag along for the ride. ♥️
I am glad you found the courage to talk about your struggle. I was wondering why you didn't have many new videos. I just wanted to let you know you are an amazing beautiful lady. Please keep making videos but only at your own pace and when you have time.
I just came upon your channel, and I love the down to earth, genuine and realness of your channel. Please keep it up because I feel I have found a channel that it true to what I like to see❤️......Be YOU I love it!!!!!!👏👏🙂
Good for you! Be free. Too many people trip themselves up with what they SHOULD do and SHOULD be. Authenticity is a search for personal truth, a search for self. We have to continually shed the unnecessary layers to find the buried treasure.
Ah, Tara. I so appreciate this video, and your honesty. I'm sorry you have been feeling this way. I hope your ongoing RU-vid journey takes you to ever happier and more positive and fulfilling places. Keep on creating, and doing what you love. More power to your elbow, lovely person. (Also - your hair is looking great.)
I am genuinely excited for you. I feel this will open, not only your channel, but you, up to expansion and exploration and that's where the real art is. Also want to let you know that if you ever need to brainstorm, vent, strategize, or whatever, that this member of your A. Club is here for you. Message me anytime. The difficulty opening up and feeling vulnerable, I feel on a deep level. Oh, and the thing I love about myself is that I never give up on myself. Love that about you, too.
Tara, I'm so sorry that your channel had been so hard for you. It's wonderful that you've now decided to have fun. Fun is important and brings ALL the energy. Wishing you all kinds of love and hugs.
It's not worth it if it isn't fun, if you have fun others have fun watching you have fun. I had thought that I was somehow less a good sewer because I cant seem to figure out the sewing machine, but I love sewing by hand so I sew by hand and leave people shocked over the time and effort I take for each thing I make.
Tara, you are so dear! From one cat lover to another, I have two answers to questions you've asked before. I think a great flavor for ice cream or sorbet would be boysenberry. There is a great book by Lucy Worsley called "If These Walls Could Talk". Because you mentioned how women did things and basically "lived" since the Medieval ages, you will love this book. When I say it goes through everything women go through, it does. Cheers, Valerie in NYC.
Tara- most of my favorite videos to watch are day in the life videos, because those are real, honest, and not about pushing products, or giving you that FOMO feeling. I enjoy your videos for you joy, humor and creative side, whatever form that takes. Please be kind to yourself and know we’ll be here to watch whenever you want to share something. Happy holidays!
I'm glad to know you're sticking around and I look forward to seeing your new posts ❤❄🌲🎄 Something I love about myself? That's hard right now. Something I'm *happy* about is taking a chance and reaching out to someone who has become a good friend.
Good for you for putting that boundary in place! I'm always excited when I see a new video on you channel, but I never feel like you're dropping the ball if you don't post on a regular basis. Live your life and invite us in for the things you want to share. Those of us who are here for the right reasons will always be here. ♥ Happy Vlogmas!
Yay, Tarah! Yes! Be only yourself. Always. I’m not going anywhere & I can almost guarantee no one else is either. You have a beautiful Spirit & presence & I feel good every time I watch you. Something I LOVE about myself-I’m an Encourager. I sincerely try to lift others whenever they’re sad or down on themselves or this life. I’ve been through things in my 64 years. I want to help others feel GOOD. Thank you so much for sharing, Tarah. You’re beautiful. Can’t wait for tomorrow. And I LOVE your glasses! Love, from the Great State of Oklahoma, USA 🤍
The thing I love about myself is that I am flexible and adaptive. Tara the only constant is change! Please don't change! Just be you ❤ That's why I watch. Love you girl!
Girl, be yourself! We love your channel. Don't put pressure on yourself! You ARE a beautiful, unique woman! Take pride in that. What do I love about myself....hmmmm, I love my creativity. Taking a piece of paper and creating a card, tag, box, whatever. I love that all my grandchilds first toys were all crocheted by me using and allowing my imagination to soar. (Now she is 9 and still believes I can make ANYTHING! )
I haven’t had the desire or time to craft let alone paint. It makes me sad sometimes.. Very happy you are getting back to basics with loving what you are doing!
Congratulations on being able to be your authentic self! 🥰 good luck! Making crappie art is fun! The best thing about me is that I "March to the beat of my own drum"(don't know how many times I've heard that). Glad that you have joined the troop. Bring your drum and start beating to your hearts content!
What do I really, really love about myself? Honestly, when you first asked me that I kind of shrank back. Hmmmm…you know what? I’ve been through some tough things in my life. But! I’ve got a very kind and generous heart. I haven’t let those though things in life harden my heart and make my heart ugly. I like that about myself.
It's interesting that the channels that I watch, that have come to this same realization, I have come to love their channels that much more. I'm glad you're going to show more of yourself & I'm excited for what's to come. 😊 Because I've been going through a lot for a while, I am having a hard time finding what I really love about myself. Anxiety & depression is a mf. 😒
Hi there Tara, I was introduced to you through your cameos on Lost in the pond. I decided just yesterday that I wanted to check out your channel. This is only the second video of you that I have watched. Do your thing!! I am in a season of life where I am discovering what you do with my creative energies too. I think you (and Laurence) are darling and I look forward to future videos no matter the name of your channel. 🥰
I’m pretty much a background viewer, and I don’t sew, BUT I love vintage, I love baking (although not many are excited about my recreations of WWII ration recipes) and a lot of the stuff you have presented besides, I find interesting and relatable with artsy, anglophillic, and Chicagoan touches
I vote for you doing whatever floats your boat and brings you joy. Life is too short to dread doing things, so if you don't feel like making a video, don't. That way, when you do, we know it is full of joy. I think every creator hits this wall at some point, and I hope that you come out the other side invigorated. What I love about myself is that after all these years, I'm still a die-hard Weird Al fan, and he is going to be coming to my city next year, and my brother is going to go with me and I'm going to be unabashedly thrilled to be there. Love what you love, and pursue it regardless of anyone's negative comments!
I'm glad you are taking steps to have fun. Life needs us to find joy. There's a quote about Bridget (the goddess, not the saint) that she always "knows what is required". That's my strength. I can improvise & extrapolate & react quickly. Like McGyver, but with life & emotions instead of gizmos & bibelots. Glad to see you back. Can't wait to make messy, ugly art along with you. Oh - I can also parallel park, which is sorta my superpower.
Be you! It’s great to spend time ‘with’ YOU and your content, any way you wish. Simple vlogs, your art, info about your coaching career, would be great.
I love this for you. Keep things genuine and be healthy for you! Really above all healthy and happy for you! I stopped doing a great deal of things due to others expectations stealing my joy. My “hobbies” and works began to blur together and it took one commission that was taken by a family member and not myself, made me quit producing items for sale. It can take one outside source of pressure to ruin the joy in something. Don’t let anyone steal your joy.
You do what you need to do to be yourself and don't ever get tied up all in knots over making YT shows, regardless of the content. When it stops being fun, you know it's time to either change what you're doing or how you're doing it, or move on to something else entirely. For my part, I started paying attention to your (and your husband's) videos because you were giving me the 'everything old is new again' vibe and I love that. Of course, that I think- in addition to being smart and funny- that you're a beautiful woman who is a joy to watch plays into it as well :D . Don't be sad- please don't cry, I can't take that- and when you're ready I and your other followers will be here for you. Be well and be good (and if you can't be good, post the pics- we won't tell :D )
I’m one who enjoys the sit and chat most from RU-vid creators! For what that is worth, speaking from your heart is appreciated. No expectations, no pressure, your thoughts and insights matter and are shared most times. You have a platform to connect. And that is what makes RU-vid valuable especially in times where connecting is such a challenge. For some reason it’s easier to think of things I don’t like about myself than things I do. Or let’s say it’s cyclical. I guess in general I’m a can-do person. I think of ways to make something happen, not focus on why it cannot.
