Hey Simone, I love your work and have no problem with your videos being sponsored but the fact that you chose to have 80000 hours sponsor you worries me a bit - they almost exclusively promote careers aligned with Effective Altruism values, which is, at best, a very self-serving effort from rich white males to make themselves feel better about advancing a system that privileges them, and at worst, a cult (yes, literally). I think you might want to do some more research of your own - especially after the recent FTX debacle - before you promote them on your channel. You might find out that it doesn't align with your values (or you might not, but worthwhile to research anyway).
80K Hrs sounds interesting. Methinks you have ADHD like me. I relate to your process so much (including the brain tumor-I need another surgery). The fire alarm/key hanger is beautiful.
THIS, she’s not accusatory and so inspirational. She doesn’t talk down to her audience and it makes me so happy to have been watching since she lived on a boat!
Seeing Simone evolve from her "queen of shitty robots" phase to her current wholesome authentic human phase is probably one of my favorite things to witness in this para-social interaction we call RU-vid. Simone is one of my favorite humans, and each video proves this more.
Being the queen of shitty robots was loads of fun, it really fit the RU-vid formula. But there is something very unique about what she does now, I'm unable to find the best words to show the contrast, but I feel it.
I love both phases. The Queen of Shitty Robots was 100% authentic also. Watch her Ted talk. with the popcorn delivery system. I honestly kinda miss the shitty robots sometimes. I think she might also in a way. Making things you know will be not optimal takes a lot of pressure off and lets you play around more with what you make. Now, she (and others) are worried about making products to sell which, I get because making money that way. But, making shitty (Silly) robots and filming the process and posting it on Yt also makes you money. We all need a mix of seriousness and silliness.
It's really so nice??? So much maker "content" is about - well, making content - that it's easy to forget that most of us were drawn to being makers just to have fun getting hands on with our world, and enjoying the feeling of creation. It's nice to be reminded of that, and the validation that you're still a maker even if you're not trying to push the boundries and do crazy huge things to get lots of attention. Thanks, Simone.
Many RU-vidrs aren't relentlessly dropping videos to placate the algorithm. The YT treadmill is their main source of income. I won't fault the full timers wanting a regular paycheck .If a RU-vidr has the luxury of not doing constant videos, they have a steady job elsewhere.
@@sammiller6631 you bring up a very good point about income disparity and the unreliability of RU-vid! We already know that most "content creators" have to have other forms of income, and that even pleasing the algorithm isn't a reliable long term financial strategy (even the biggest creators do merch). I have full, MAD respect for anyone who does that hustle, but it's important to give an alternative to the 'go big or go broke' that the virality of the internet really promotes.
This. I was having a really rough morning because some things went down the last month and all of that stress just...hit me this morning. So I got some ice cream, curled back up in bed, watched this and...it helped. So, thank you.
Just so you know, you’re right to realise that you don’t have to be all singing, all dancing bells and whistles and constant big projects - we adore this “smaller” content too - it’s just as good!
I finally figured out what’s so amazing about your videos, and it’s that documentary vibe you usually get when SVT, BBC or YLE interview some really super established artist, architect, painter etc, and they just walk around paying no attention to the camera and the interviewer just tries to keep up when they show them around their studio. I’ve been trying to pinpoint this feeling for like 4-5 years now!
Hey, Simone: keep in mind that you have millions of fans who adore what you do! We may not know you as a person, but we hope that you can find solace in the fact that every project you post brightens our day.
This video dropped one hour... ONE HOUR... after a very emotionally intense session with my therapist. A session where he insisted that I give myself "a double dose of self-compassion tonight." That line you said, the "I'm gunna pour a bunch of love into it as a way of pouring love into myself." My God. That broke me in a good way. Thank you for that.
Sometimes, the universe has spectacular timing. I hope it got you over the hump & that you're finding it easier to pour love into yourself on a regular basis. You're worth it! (i actually hate cheerleader type sayings like that, BUT IT'S TRUE) Take care sweetie. ☮️ & 💜 to you.
I’m in the middle of a project, that went from small to huge, because I decided to build one, for all my kids, two kids with mates, and two that are mates that I’ve adopted spiritually. Essentially, three “units” consisting of fifteen pieces each and yeah, one for me. Anyway! Along with this, I’m sending a letter, that describes the “why”. The why being, it feeds my soul. It’s not weed, not alcohol, not mushrooms (seriously it’s wild where that entire train is going), but self care through creating. I learned this lesson years ago from a sociopathic narcissist mother who frankly was hard to be around, painful. However, she was a creator in so many ways and? Terribly good at it. When she created? She was NEARLY sane. Creating/Making, is in all of us I believe and the benefits are immeasurable. Constraints? Hmmm, frustration when it gets hard because your a perfectionist, and time available, resources, etc… That said, the results what it does for our soul? Love you Simone in a huge way. You often speak my mind and I absolutely love you share your insides with us as it helps remind me, I’m not alone, there are others, many, that struggle with the same thoughts and challenges. Amazing stuff kid. You always manage to lift me up.
This seemed like such a relaxing and restorative day. Great reminder that we all need an "easy win" day sometimes. I'm off to buy spray paint for the quickie art project I've been putting off. 🥰
I am a survivor of a supposedly terminal illness and it took everything I had in me to survive and I feel that parts of me died in the process. I also have a radiation mask hanging on my wall like you do. The part that people often overlook is that surviving brings a lot of problems too. Questioning everything and everyone, finding little solace in the things that used to make us happy. Trying to become a more focused, happy person based on what we learned while being surrounded by people that don't get it because they've never lived it. What you're doing is one step in that journey. Reconnecting with yourself to cut through the fog. Thank you for sharing that journey with us.
Thank you for this story. I've been feeling despair and hopelessness, and not even sure why, or how to help myself. I feel so totally alone on this journey. I can't imagine the strength it took you to get through. I'll hold this story in my heart to inspire me. I hope that gives you a small gift that the world is a better place with you in it. ❤
@@kikijewell2967 not sure how you reach out to me but if you want, we will make it happen. I don’t like to hear people are struggling and I’d be interested to see how I can help in any way I can.
8:16 “The lengths I will go to, to avoid doing something that would make things go easier….It’s impressive.” This is the story of my life. I feel less alone Simone, many thanks!❤❤
Yes projects are a valid coping mechanism/self care. Also the whole "hunched over in the tub to clean something" resonates with my "hot gluing in the middle of the hall because that's where the outlet is" and I appreciate that
I love that your house and the objects in your life are just one big art project. If I had my own place where I was allowed to do whatever I wanted, this is what I would do as well.
this video makes me unreasonably happy. things are bad right now, I'm in a bad mood. but I'm not right now. struggles should be conveyed more in media. I'm glad you've done it even if you maybe didn't want too. thank you.
"so much of my self worth is linked to how productive I am" is SO similar to the phrase I use to describe myself which is "I tie my self worth to how useful/ productive I'm being". it's so refreshing to hear someone I look up to and respect and admire talk about something that sits so personally with me. I'm not arguing it's a healthy practice, but it's so nice to feel seen and understood (even though you have no idea who I am 😅)
As someone with close-to-zero practical skills, anything you refurb/build/make is super-interesting. You're definitely setting the bar too high, as this was really cool. Thank you for your honesty and openness, and be kind to yourself :)
Simone has a bunch of older videos that demonstrate area's where she had close to zero practical skills. the key seems to be embracing that its ok to be the queen of shitty robots if you are doing something you are enjoying.
Thank you so much for posting this. I know I am not alone when I say this.. but life, passion, and my career has been a real challenge especially lately. Mental health has been feeling like it's constantly dragging me down a rabbit hole the same size as a body. Seeing you allow yourself to push through and have fun in a project honestly.. made me cry. Which I don't allow myself to do enough. Thank you. It doesn't make me feel so alone. Your videos always feel warm and make me feel safe, and today's hit closer than ever. This weekend I am going to allow myself to oil paint. Thank you.
@@simonegiertz update: I still face challenges but I allow myself to enjoy happiness and am wanting to do a large project for the first time. I’ve never done anything like it, nor do I know how. But I think that will be the exciting part of the journey. I hope you too have allowed yourself to enjoy happiness 💙
You’re among the few people I’ve seen on youtube that is one, good at what they do, and feel like a real person with actual feelings. Keep up the good work, love the content!
Simone, I don’t leave comments on YT videos bc I know they’ll get lost like tears in the rain, but I have to let you know how much joy your videos bring me! ALL of your videos :) even the ones you may not like. I think your watchers just like to see things/creations they’ve never considered and the way you go about it all is so unique and fun! I also love the way you express your frustrations and fears. That is very brave and I walk away from this with a really nice uplifting message from you.
Any time I see one of your videos or I remember that you're in this world, it makes my day better. I'm so grateful to you for adding your creativity and positive energy to those around you and sharing bits of yourself with us here on the interwebland. Life has been pretty rough for me lately too, and pretty much everyone else I know. Thank you for being you, and keep up the good fight.
I just want to congratulate you Simone because I saw your calendar in the background of a B&H commercial. I know that's an extremely weird thing to congratulate you for but it was just weirdly inspiring.
@@mholder1324 massive photo/video store in NYC, it’s one of the largest in the world. They’re also one of the biggest online retailers in the US for photo and video.
I've been waking up in a bad mood a lot this week, feeling really tired and struggling creatively. Watching you work - especially watching you work through days when you aren't feeling your best - has really been helping me start the day feeling not so bad. Thank you for always being honest with your audience Simone, it makes a big difference.
I am a big believer in making as an act of self-care. A month or two back, I took a sick day, went to the home store and conquered my anxiety of buying lumber, and made some shelves for myself our of fence boards. The garage and my office smelled like pencils for days, but I had shelves to my specifications, and the joy of making them. they look like I cut down a fence. It’s stupid, but I love it. Good health and well being to you, Simone, and all in our lives. My dog, Daisy, loves talking to the TV when your pup shows up. 💖
The ability to take a mental health day from work should be a legal right. Good job not being afraid to take one and then spend it in a way that you knew would be beneficial to your well-being at that time!
I want you to know that I admire your creativity and skill. When life feels hard, you can look at this comment and know that there's a lot of us that feel the same.
As wild as some of your crazier builds can get, more chill builds like this are just as enjoyable to watch. Just seeing you getting to do what you love is an absolute joy every time!
Hey Simone! There's a tester for lead in paint - it's small, like a felt pen; you scrape the paint a little, then swipe it on that spot and it turns a color if there's lead. First saw that on Hand Tool Rescue. Love this build! Cheers!
Hi Simone I have spent most of my working life helping others and like you I believed I needed to be doing something to be fulfilled. And I would feel sad and yucky when there was nothing to do. Then one day a friend told me a bout a book that was about dealing with contentment. Contentment while supposed to be a feeling of fulfillment can also be when there is nothing to do. So I taught myself that when there is nothing to do I should be satisfied and accept that with an attitude of contentment rather than creating more chaos in desperation to find something to do. Because that something will eventually find you and in contentment it is a lot easier to think than when your mind is full of chaos. Love always
I just got the update from you on physics girl Dianna. You are such an incredibly great person for everything you do. Don’t ever stop being you. Best wishes to all of you, and I hope Dianna beats this and makes a speedy recovery.
I am a BIG fan of "make stuff as self-care". A simple building project, putting together IKEA furniture, a puzzle, etc... seeing something you made, completed and looking nice, is great!
I have several hobbies, but it’s drafting garment patterns and sewing them that reliably centers me. What Simone is describing is a genuine Zen practice. Today I’m going do most of the soldering for an overly ambitious project and probably leave it in an unfinished state. I think I’m going to enjoy the process and be alright with the result. 5 years ago, I would have worked furiously and ended the exact same day disappointed. Purpose and gentle practice is medicine.
I've never really done that sort of thing before, but this video is making me thing that I have to try it. This is the first time I've watched a Simone video and instead of thinking "How does she do that?" I'm thinking "Oh, I have to do that!"
I took up woodworking (again) to keep myself sane while finishing a Master's degree. It was indeed "making stuff as self-care," a tonic for the politics and hoop-jumping and tedium and self doubt that are most of academic life. FF a few months... I was spending more time in the shop than on my thesis revisions, and the thought occurred: Hey, what if we just skip the whole "going crazy" thing and build stuff out of wood every day forever? I enjoy this, I'm pretty clever at it, and (unlike teaching or writing) at the end of every day you can point at the project on your bench and say, "I built that, and it is objectively good." Twenty-five years later, no regrets.🙂
Simone is the kind of person I like to listen to while I draw things. I can’t use a screwdriver to save my life but, I like to think I can draw cool stuff while being inspired to create by her
I often have @twoodfrd on in the background. He is a Canadian guitar luthier (repair guy). He swears a lot less than Simone but he is so chill and does such fantastic work. If you want to get a sense of what he does, watching him rebuild Adam Savage's guitar which hung in the background on Mythbusters will give you a great sense of what Ted is all about: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-_dsNSzMu_zs.html
@@Jasper_4444 anything that interests me. Wood, leather, metal I'm in. This weekend I'm adding to the aircraft carrier sized outfeed/ assembly table in my woodshop. Building some drawers for clamps, and a cabinet to fit under it for table saw accessories. And if I have time finishing the chop saw dust collection shroud.
@@Jasper_4444 nice, trains sound fun to make. I'm researching a laser cutter as my next tool purchase and going to try and make making my full time job
Simone - "comfort building" is such a real thing! Sometimes there's nothing more satisfying and necessary to attitude than just flowing with a little pop-up project that doesn't have to do anything but celebrate itself. Always remember that art doesn't have to justify itself - it just "is". Love your work!
i f*ing love what you stand for Simone. you are so deeply human, hilarious, crafty, strong yet vulnerable and oh so creative. a true gem. don't let anyone dim your shine thousands of people love you without having ever crossed your path and i'm one of them. big big hug fellow maker u got this !!!
It’s absolutely amazing how, just like you take lots of random stuff and junk and create amazing creations out of it, you can take a thing as individual as you feeling a bit down and create this super beautiful and poetic video which brings joy and love to thousands of people! Thank you!
Simone. How is it that every video you put out makes me feel inspired, and it's relatable, and makes me actually laugh out loud, and gives me ideas for what I want to do (both in making things and my life in general)? You are magic and I appreciate you!
Thank you Simone, for sharing how you feel always behind something. You seem (with emphasis on seem, because I don't know you privately...) to be such a successful person. I also feel always behind with my projects, my career, my schedule, my growth... I still feel bad, but it makes it a little easier to know that people I look up to feel the same way... Like - the feeling probably won't ever go away, but I need to overcome and own it, inspired by you. Thank you. I hope you reach what's the best for you in your life, maybe these few years ahead. I like these simple projects too!
I've struggled with depression and other issues since I was 16; I'm nearly 47 now. It is *so* easy to go down the rabbit hole of "I don't like my job and I've been single for a decade now and everything is awful," and it's so important to have a way to break out of that. I'm glad that you have a method, and grateful that you were willing to share it here. Based on the appearance of that bathtub, you're doing a fairly good job - routine housework is usually the first thing to go by the boards when someone has depression problems. And even in this quick video, you still show the need to iterate and problem-solve in a project. That you're able to *do* that with your brain being unhelpful is a marker of your skill. It's a thing you're good at. Taking a minute to acknowledge the things I'm good at helps me manage my crazy, so it would probably help yours, too. Oh, and if you're not going to the gym, it means that going to the gym isn't actually important to you. Find a more interesting way to be active and stop fretting about the gym! Tak sa mycket for the videos!
This was so great in so many ways. But most of all I really appreciate your honesty and candor - admitting that you're sad and there's no reason for it, and recognizing that it's time for some self-care and f*ck everything else is such a triumph. So hard to learn, but so liberating once you realize it. This is the first of your videos that I've really watched in full, but I am definitely going to check out more.
It’s been really nice following this channel and their amazing videos, but what losers who would take a picture of someone’s keys to make copies and steal.
I’ve just discovered your channel from Laura’s. The dish chair thingy😂 you did together and I’ve been binge watching your videos for the last 2hrs. I seriously cannot get over how cool and just relatable you are, you’re humor is impeccable and you’re dishing out advices in the middle of it all. I’m just so fvcking glad I came across you and I wish you the best🧡.
Never in my life have I met a more relatable person as you. Well, maybe once. Nevertheless, thank you for helping me feel better with your comments and work (it's weird, but you really do). Also, it reminds me to head back to my workshop.
I love this and the ceiling stained glass window and the leaf bed and the puzzle table so much more than the ones that you don't apologize for. Gimme that cozy build. It's not selfish Simone. It's amazing when you share constructing something that becomes part of your everyday life. It gives me hope.
I relate to this so hard. I think we're around the same age and I'm still not sure what the next 18 months will bring - really thought I'd have some stability by my mid 30s! Especially since I'm a very risk-averse introvert, so uncertainty really doesn't suit me 😅
Hello LizTiddington I hope my comment didn't sound as a form of privacy invasion your comment tells of a wonderful woman with a beautiful heart which led me to comment I don't normally write in the comment section but I think you deserve this complement. If you don’t mind can we be friends? Thanks God bless you….🌹🌹
see new simone video, flail happily and immediately open to watch with glee honestly i super love this comfort build, it's really neat to see you take something and give it a new purpose as a maker of different work processes compared to mine. also big mood on doing what you say and applying it to yourself being a thing
the new paint and wallpaper makes the space look so much more cozy! :) keep your head up simone! you're a hard worker through and through and taking care of yourself can be hard work too
I hope this doesn’t come across as rude but I’m glad to know that you have days you also are sad and overwhelmed. I’m currently laying in bed trying to avoid making a call/having a meeting that’s either going to make or break a project I’ve worked on for years. Maybe tomorrow can be a sweatpants and hangout w cats day Thank you
LOVE "today is just as much a part of my life as tomorrow"; I know we talk about the notion of living in the moment and such but hearing it that way makes it feel more relevant and concrete. To just stop trying to skip ahead to the "good parts" in life and recognize that there are good parts each and every day. A nice message for a chilly Wednesday!
2:55 thank you for articulating that thing about falling behind because I feel like I’m always doing some thing but I’m not getting enough done and I probably don’t give myself enough credit
I think a lot of other people have already said this, but I want you to know that watching you build stuff, no matter how simple or how complicated, makes ME feel better, and I know plenty of people here feel the same way! Your videos are inspirational and motivational and you kick SO much butt, and I'm so grateful to have such a powerful resource to learn from! Thanks for all you do, you're wonderful!
I have several hobbies, but it’s drafting garment patterns and sewing them that reliably centers me. What Simone is describing is a genuine Zen practice. Today, I’m going do most of the soldering for an ambitious project and probably leave it in a temporarily unfinished state. I think I’m going to enjoy the process and be alright with the day’s results. 5 years ago, I would have worked furiously and ended the exact same day completely disappointed. Purpose and gentle practice is medicine.
I love the hype and also comfort of seeing past projects littered about through videos, like seeing the stained glass loft hatch is always so nice, it's like seeing a celebrity and an old friend at the same time.
I absolutely think building things is a form of self care! In our increasingly digital world, doing something physical can help to ground yourself and gives you something tangible to be proud of
It's the holiday season and on this chilly day Simone is gently scrubbing a fire alarm in her bath tub. The simple old traditions bring so much comfort. ❤️❄️
I love that your showing the melancholic side to making. I'm always working on products and when I don't feel like doing anything ( Usually December time) I often feel like Im not taking advantage of my extra time. But Covid fucked me up so know Im forgiving my self and letting things happen. With a push
I'm at the end of a project that fucked me at every turn. It honestly made me start to dislike my hobbies and I started dreading working on cool things like this. I'm finally coming to the end of that project and I've learned a ton, and this video was just what I needed to get excited about what's next. Doing some small easy stuff, giving myself some wins. I just came back to your channel for the first time in a few years and this made me question why I ever even took a break from watching.
Thank you for being of the very little "real" people on the internet, Simone! You speak your mind, don't only show the pretty side of your life & business and also don't cut out some silly coughing bits :) It's so lovely to follow your life journey and just knowing, you are one good egg
Simone, there are some content creators out there that you watch because you love their content and it's interesting (ie, YOU) but then there also content creators that you watch religiously because you root for them as awesome inspiring people (also, YOU!) This video was somehow like going to a therapy session. There were so many tidbits of advice and self love perspective that I think I may need to watch it again and take notes.
Your videos always have moments where I can see myself. This week I was having problems coming up with creative ways to model the solution to a particular problem, so I switched gears and started working on another project with a lower bar to entry. The feelings you expressed in this video are very relatable.
I am close to my second university degree and I can feel the onset of the same crisis I had after my first degree. Only now it'll be worse. Over ten years of university and I don't feel like I want to work in either field. It drags me down so much. Your honesty about your struggles is worth so much.
Tack för att du finns! Tack för att du delar med dig av dessa dagar ❤️. Det hjälper att se och höra av andra då de har dagar som inte är 110%. Kramar till dig och Skraps ❤️
Thanks for this video, Simone. We live in strange times with more stress than usual. And I think many of us are guilty of putting our own well being and self-care on the back burner, because there are only so many hours in a day. So, thank you for the reminder to sometimes focus on the small things that makes us happy. I'm taking that to heart and postponing my larger FPGA project to focus on something I can finish over a weekend instead. Cheers from Norway and I hope you feel better.
It’s okay to not have a huge crazy idea all the time, let yourself enjoy these little things 💛 I actually loved this video so much!!! Don’t put so much pressure on yourself because this video was just as cool to me as others you’ve done, it made me super satisfied and happy 😊
Simone, this was an amazing build and honestly as a man I find your ingenuity skill and attention to detail aswell as your ability to overcome life's challenges both physical and mental health related REALLY inspirational! This project came out looking amazing I love your vision I have the same "think outside the box" (forgive the old cliché) attitude and ability and am also highly creative and full of ideas.. I also suffer over the years with down times anxiety depression etc and for years we are programmed (especially us guys sadly) to never admit you're suffering hide it and just get on with things or people see you as weak(which is ridiculous) anyone like yourself who promotes awareness and looking after yourself mentally aswell as physically and just "doing what makes you happy" needs all the promotion and support they can get as this is what's lacking in society now! Sorry if this sounded a bit deep or depressing in any way it's not meant to, just to highlight that you're an amazing lady and inspiring in MANY many ways! I too have been struggling lately and this came up in my feed at EXACTLY the right time! ("There are no coincidences" right!?) I hope you're feeling a bit better.. but don't be hard on yourself if you're not we all need to "rest" sometimes! Take care and Best wishes from London England 👍❤️💪😎🏴🇬🇧🙏 x
I've watched videos on people trying to fix the old stuffs, the device especially with the rusty ones. In fear of getting poisoned,they usually will check whether the poison is leaked (I think it's a lead check that they will get the colour of the a specific area and check from the tube whether it's contaminated or not) and then they will repaint them. So I think it's a good idea if you decided to use old materials but a repaint is always a good idea to prevent from lead poisoning or any other poisons not listed.
S. Giertz: "So much of my self-worth is linked to how productive I am" Me: "That's IT! That's my problem!!!" It's obvious... but it took an algorithm-chosen build video to get me to see it. Thank you, SImone, whoever you are, you just helped me immensely, with a random observation about yourself.
Thanks Simone, you making yourself feel better made me feel better too. Loved every minute. I recently watched "Hurry sickness is infiltrating our culture" by architect @DamiLee and thought you might enjoy her hot take on the world we find ourselves in.
Your content is probably the most relaxing content there is on RU-vid for me personally. I vibe so hard with your vibe! It's like, my attention span isn't that great because of many things, but for some reason you and your videos always have 100% of my attention from beginning to end, even though (or maybe thanks to) your videos being relatively slowly paced. Just, I don't know. Thanks I guess, keep on doing what you're doing and please know that there's many of us that simply enjoy your existence :)
I think my kids are finally old enough to watch your videos despite the cursing and dirty jokes. I've been wanting to show them for years. You'll be getting a couple more added to the many young girls who rightfully look up to you. Keep being awesome.
