TAKING TIME OFF & SIMPLE JOYS || also, my dogs gave me a concussion; a vlog 

Laughed out loud at Roo missing the bed. Crazy how we can love someone else's dog across the world that we've only seen videos of, but Roo lifts my week every week 💛

Don’t feel any guilt whatsoever for taking care of yourself, not only did you hurt yourself physically but I know that experience took an emotional toll as well. I’m so glad you are safe and the dog babies are good too. Wonderful vlog

I totally saw that he was Landon’s brother before you told us, they look so much alike! Wonderful vlog!

I loved what you said about a "free enjoy your life day", good for you Mo! Take more of these! Your videos are so cinematic, even in a whirlwind week.

The House in the Cerulean Sea is my absolute favorite book of the last few years. Such a beautiful story about love and acceptance and embracing what is different. ❤️❤️

I love how whenever you have friends over you share a meal with them! It really shows a lot about who you are when you can bring people into your home and make them feel so happy and warm! It’s sad that this feels like a unique experience.

I just love the energy of your videos. So calm and healing. 🌿❤️💕

I REALLY ADORE ALL YOUR VIDEOS IT S VERY RELAXING THANK YOU

Dear Mo, Oh how I have missed you!!! I know it’s been only two weeks since you posted a vlog and a week since the read with me video, but I don’t know how to explain. You evoke emotions on me only my dearest friends do, which goes to say that I consider you one of them. Your principles and values line up with mine and it’s hard to believe there is such person like you in the world, I’m so glad you do exist though and that you decided to pursue your dream and create this community. It’s winter here in Brazil and this past month I’ve struggled with seasonal sadness. I wouldn’t say depression, just a little bit of blue in my everyday. Besides feeling lonely I’ve noticed that when it’s winter my body takes longer to wake up and it’s harder to leave the house even though the temperatures are not nearly as cold as in the US. I wish I could become a bear and hibernate, but work forces me to get up every day and leave the house. I don’t know if that’s good or bad, but as I wait for my bus every day I try to enjoy the sun and the wind in my face, thanking for another day. You’re absolutely right, we should live out life to the fullest and I believe the way to do that is enjoying the simple joys of the everyday life. I’m so glad you’re being mindful of your time off, you look much happier and well rested in this vlog. Also, IN THE HEIGHTS got me so excited!!!! I literally squealed while watching this part of the vlog. Lin Manuel Miranda is such a genius, everything he writes is bound to touch people’s heart and advocate for minority groups. I love him for that!!! On this note, dearest friend, I end my comment-letter. I can never refrain myself from writing this much to you, it really feels like I’m catching up with a friend. Big hugs to you and Landon!! Love, Laris xo

If you write books as well as you make content, the novels will be best sellers. I write in longhand as well. Cheers! Scully, the author that reads to you.

Just so so lovely! I always feel refreshed and happy at the end of Morgan’s videos, and today’s was no different. I totally identify with that guilt when I’m not working, but my husband Josh will encourage me by saying, “Don’t be afraid to enjoy your life,” And that has been profound for me. I can’t wait for the World of Wonders discussion, have a great week everyone!

I hope you're okay Morgan, I'm so glad you weren't hurt anywhere else! :') Love this weeks vlogs as always! Thank you for reminding us to always look at others with love and compassion, instead of judgement.

What a wonderful video... again! Full of friends, family, nature, books (I loved “The house in the cerulean sea” so much. I’m pretty sure that I will reread it one day), good food and pups🦮🐕‍🦺😍. I hope your concussion wasn’t that bad and you’re feeling better now. It’s so obvious how much work and love you put into making your videos. So thank you for letting us have a glimpse into your life once a weak. Greetings from the other side of the great pond and I’m looking forward to your next adventures Morgan-friend🙋🏻‍♀️

I had a concussion earlier this year and initially thought it was mild but it turned out to be quite serious. I’m still in occupational therapy in order to correct an issue my eyes are having with focusing. Let this be a PSA that if you think you have a concussion, you probably do and medical attention may be required!

I love love love your hiking sandals!!

I’ve had 2 concussions in the span of about a year and a half, and they’re not fun. Don’t feel guilty for letting yourself heal and have fun while healing, we all need those some days. Nevertheless, I hope you get better soon!! Also, In the Heights has been one of my favorite musicals for years. I highly recommend listening to the broadway soundtrack!

The way that Roo was watching you write in the beginning of the video was so sweet - you can see how much he loves you! This video was an interesting ride for me: I enjoyed seeing you be able to spend time with your friends, you absolutely deserved that time with them after this past year! It also made me sad because I’m not able to do that at the moment. But it ALSO helped me remember that things are getting better and will slowly continue to do so. I hope your head is doing better! ✨

I'm a new subscriber. You seem like an amazing, gentle human being :)

Lovely video, and wonderful reminder of the joy and rest that is so important. Hope you recover well. Big hug my friend

I'm glad you have Landon to remind you it's ok to rest and heal :)

The first frame of the video kinda broke my brain for a good 10 seconds. I was like WAIT ROO IS DIFFERENT… AHAHHAHAHAH

Take care of yourself, Morgan. "You were meant to enjoy your life" - this. Perspective, what is a bit of time of to recover & enjoy yourself really? You have an incredible work ethic, and I know in time you'll be like, "what was I even worried about"! Because that's how I am too 😊 Life is not meant to be rushing through a checklist honestly xx

Hey my love, it was again a pleasure to see a new video from and with you. When every video of you is over I always have to sigh because it was so beautiful and because I think, oh, I could have watched for hours. HOW nice it is that more normality has returned and you can sit in the cafe again, meet friends, etc. I'm so relieved! Oh, I just wanted to tell you that we had a very special afternoon yesterday. My little Lucas took part in a children's circus project with his school and had their demonstration yesterday. Lucas made three appearances. He wasn't excited at all, as if he'd done it a thousand times. I am so proud . He performed twice as a clown and once as a juggler. He was incredibly cute. But of course the whole performance was great fun and all the children were so great and brave. I have loved the circus in general since I was a child myself. I've been to countless circus performances in my town and I love it. Yes, I've already watched the greatest schowman and love it and all of their songs !!! It's extremely warm here and tonight a thunderstorm is supposed to come up, which I'm more than happy about. Do you like thunderstorms or does it make you a little afraid? The dogs too? Greetings, Steffi

Your videos are my favorite thing in the world I can’t explain how in peace they make me feel, I always re-watch them to feel cozy. Thank you so much for what you do Morgan 🌼🌼💫💫And I really hope that you are feeling better after the contusion.

Hola Morgan!!! Hope that you are ok. Try to take care it easy since you have a mild concussion. Yes, I agree. We need to stop hating and start meditating. I found meditation the way to deal with stress and anxieties. Movies are open in your state. I have to check if it is open in my state...lol. Just like you, I enjoy running early in the morning. There is a park with a lake so it is very beautiful and can enjoy the scenery at the same time. When I see your videos with Mr.Roo, it makes me want to get a dog. They provide that emotional support that you need, especially towards this pandemic. Morgan, it is always good to do fun activities in order to take your mind from work. We work too much so it is important to take time for yourself. You need to take Mr. Roo's advice as to how to relax. Just watch Mr.Roo relaxing...lol. Morgan, herbalists recommend Ginko Biloba for a concussion. Drink plenty of water and relaxation is vital. I want you to be well. We need you to continue your videos so that you can inspire us. You are like family to me. Well, once again, I hope that you are feeling better and enjoy your weekend. Peace and Love, amiga.

My lunch break couldn’t come fast enough… now I can watch your lovely soothing content. I hope you are okay after your concussion from Roo. Big dogs can be extra clumsy I know mine has its moments. When she gets the zoomies I try to quickly get out of her crazy path. I had fell and got a sprain two days before my new job so I’ve been hobbling around. I’m glad your familiar w/concussions but please see a MD if you get worse. Also don’t feel any pressure to film and work. We will still be here if you need a break, listen to your body and mind, take whatever time you need. Sending hugs and healing your way! 💛

That owl!!! Breathtaking 😍 I would love to explore the forests of Portland one day.

Never feel guilty to have fun, or to take of yourself or have fun with friends 😊 life is to short ,and when we finish with fun, the work is always there. But not having fun on the day you wanted, might not have that opportunity to have fun on another day. If you know what I mean. Never put off what you can do today for another day cause you never know!!!! So enjoy and take care my dear, like your boyfriend said "" YOU DESERVE IT"!!! Taking care of yourself makes you healthy, happy and a better you!!!❤

How adorable that you guys played the soundtrack on the way home 🥰 though I probably would have done the same thing, In the Heights is so good!

It's so good to see that things are normal again in USA 🤩 I'm waiting the time that I can go to the cinema here in Brazil too. 🙏🇧🇷 Have a good time everyone!

What a wonderful vlog! Sorry to hear about the concussion, I hope you get well soon. Take care of yourself! I have always loved the In The Heights musical and I adored the movie just as much!! It is so good! I also love the shots of your garden! It's always so interesting to me what other people's gardens look like. Your garden looks like as if fairies live there 🧚‍♀️

Simple joys are the best!

Hehe I loved watching you, Landon, and Reid work haha and the pups just snoozing away

I hope you're feeling better Morgan! I was so impressed with your attitude about your concussion through this video; I would've been tempted to mope and be grumpy so it was inspiring to see you stay cheerful through it :)

You are WORTHY! If you never lift another finger You are WORTHY!!!!!!❤️

Oh Roo....so adorable...and it's fun to see he has a friend. THAT OWL! I have a thing for owls...if I could (of course, not allowed) I would so have one! And you need to NOT feel guilty to enjoy life - that is the beauty of working for yourself! Life is short, embrace, enjoy, experience, laugh, love and no more GUILT! Was wonderful to see you having fun with friends - you need it! Oh Landon...that meal was clearly a 10! haha

These vlogs make me so happy! ☺️

I hope you’re feeling better! How fun to have new friends and a roomie for summer! What a difference a year makes! 💜

Your videos are everything ❤

This blog is very inspirational! Happy Weekend, Morgan!❤️❤️

Hello friend . .so happy to hear your ok after that fall I . . dogs are so stin'kin cute together I hope Roo didn't mind sharing the attention/love . . never feel guilty about not working especially when your not feeling well you deserve time to relax and enjoy life . . so glad you and Landon will get to enjoy his brother's stay while he's working there . . have an awesome and relaxing weekend ahead my friend hugs ❤🦋🌻🤸‍♂️

your videos are a work of art!

You alwAys brighten my day when a video lands!!!

What a joy to watch, thank you 💕 your poor head, I hope you're recovered! Cute dogs ❣️ Isn't just so so good to see friends, eat together, go to see a film... I've missed these things so much and really loving doing them again. Brene Brown's 7th rule for whole hearted living is "letting go of productivity as a symbol of self worth and cultivating play & rest" - I was thinking of this when you were hard on yourself for taking time out to heal. Big hugs xx

i am very late to watching this video but the cozy vibes have lifted my spirits immeasurably and that is exactly what i needed today 💛!! i also related very much with your saying that you feel guilty when you're not being/haven't been productive and this was actually something that i talk to my therapist about a lot. her advice to me has been that whatever makes you happy is never, ever a waste of time, and that has brought me a lot of comfort. sending love & light to you, mo 🧚✨

Really hope you have a lovely weekend minus the headaches xx

Hi dear friend! Just looked in discriptions … ! To see if you put you recipe as it sounds delicious!! 😉… as I’m not a very good cook 👩‍🍳! Thank you for the joy and wonderful wonderment you give xx 😘 sending hugs 🤗 x

This video has it All. Such beautiful cinematography and story telling. 💗 I feel so different after enjoying this. My stress melted away and I feel light and joyful. Thank you so much Morgan! 💖☕📚🌲 You absolutely deserve those free fun days!!

Ah, I am currently reading The House In The Cerulean Sea, will have to look up your discussion of it, I really enjoyed the quote you selected and your commentary on it. Also it is such a pleasure to see the dogs playing together :D

Great video. Love to see you and Landon having fun.

Loved this vlog. I was so concerned about your concussion as they can be so serious. It is good you rested and took it easy. I loved hearing the rain fall on Sunday. Much needed rain here in PDX. I always enjoy your strolls in the forest hills and I am happy you have made some new friends too. It really is wonderful to see things opening up again. I loved Where The Crawdads Sing by the way and thanks for the recommendation here. So good! I hear they will make a movie of the novel. I have to add too that your stir fry veggie noodle dinner looked amazing. Love that kind of meal. You take good care of yourself Morgan and have a great weekend.

I love your random!

Your doggo is adorable 🥰🐶

So happy for this new video! But also concerned when I read the title and description. I hope you're feeling much better now dear Morgan. 🙏💛 I'll continue watching. Oh there's another pup!! Omg!!

Gosh, your videos just fill me up. So beautiful and heartwarming. ❤️

Hola amiga!! Gracias por tus lindas palabras, muy bonitas para mi próximos cumpleaños!!! Te mando un abrazo!

Just what i needed 🥰 really enjoyed x

So beautiful pictures, I love this already 🙈

9.2 : congrats!!! 🏆 Get well soon! Have a wonderful and inspiring weekend. ⭐️

I always look forward to seeing Roo! 😍

Just stopping half way through to say I had a concussion in February and it took me THREE months to recover, it’s been so awful. I hope you feel better very soon but go gently and rest!!x

Hope you feel better soon! Head injuries are always a bit scary. I really have to get used to seeing people again (in your video and in real life), I think I am even more of an introvert than I originally thought I was! I have been watching and playing your videos on the background while I am pottering around at home (I can't afford to become a Patreon but I hope the views and add revenue also help), so thank you for keeping me company while I do my dishes or sort the laundry ;) I found a second-hand copy of the Wildwood trilogy and got it because I remembered you talking about it in one of your videos. Get well soon!

Good morning my wondrous friend Morgan watching you makes the tiredness of my week work fade away I love you so much sending my love to you your friend assia❤😚 iam sorry about your head injury I hope you are feeling better now be careful nxt time

From Malaysia with hugs and kisses...😘😘😘Keep on sending a beautiful and calming books vlog..

Dear Miss Morgan, This week has been so nice so far. Some very sweet girls invited me in their group and now we are best friends. Today was one of the girls birthday and it was great. We had a mini celebration with a little picnic while we all gave her our gifts. I can't wait for fathers day this Sunday, I'm absolutely certain my dad will love our gift. :)) Lots of love , Tanisha

I'm so sorry about your head injury and hope you're feeling better soon. Glad you were able to have a lovely time with friends.

The cinematography starting at 22:12 is just stunning. Enjoyed the whole post, especially the doggies and the snippet from your book club!

Praying you're all well from your concussion! I'm so happy you have new friends coming your way, especially since some moved away!🥲🥲🤎 Your videos always bring me such joy! I just got a new job since my husband and I are moving. I will be remote for the first time so I'll definitely be rewatching many videos to see how you have your environment set up! If you have tips let me know! Love you, friend!☀️🤎

Just found your channel, really happy I did! Love your doggos already and your vibe, so chill, cosy and nice!

Your videos have helped me decide to make a big change in my career. I'm definitely striving towards the things that make me happy now! Sending so much warmth and positivity to you from Australia. ❤️

I was frustrated lately but you make me 😊 smile... thanks

Thank you, Morgan, for another wonderful video! This was just what I needed after a busy week spent studying. I'm sorry to hear about your concussion but I hope you're doing well. I completely sympathize with the feeling of guilt when I'm having fun, but after COVID I realized that it's important to cherish every moment with your loved ones because life is constantly changing, and you never know where it will take you next. I look forward to your next video. Sending my love & wishing you all the best, Katarina

Your videos bring me so much joy, and the messages you share about love and kindness are truly inspiring. I got a concussion a few years back so I know how challenging they are to recover from, but I hope you get well soon. I must say that Roo's sleeping positions are so adorable! I always have such a good chuckle when his paws up in the air. Also, Ridley seems like such a sweetheart! Thank you for sharing this vlog, it was lovely :)

ahhhh these vlogs make me so happy!! 😁

I love this vlog so much! it feels so real and comfy .. thank you for sharing all these important moments in your life we love you so much ♥️

aahhh i’m so sorry about the concussion morgan! i hope you’re feeling much better now😊 also i don’t think i knew you were a cheerleader! i was a dancer in high school/college:) thank you for another amazingggg vlog! it was so cozy and comforting, and it makes me so happy seeing people reuniting with friends and family again☺️

I've finally managed to watch your vlog. The book is on my wish list for my upcoming birthday! Such a beautiful, calming and summery vlog. Thank you for being you!

I always look forward to Fridays because of your videos ✨ All the love 🧡

Hi Morgan! It felt good to see many new faces in this vlog😊. Your dedication in creating content and working for this community is really appreciable despite your heath conditions. Take good care of yourself my friend and I hope that now you're absolutely fine.💛

As a fellow Puerto Rican from NYC I'm glad you loved the movie anddddd since you know Spanish I know you truly understood and felt all the emotions in the songs. Come pay us a visit!!! you will loveeeee all the yummy foods especially in queens where there's a HUGE diversity of cultures and many different options of cuisines to choose from.

Thank you from Paris ~

I almost fell over 9.2!!!! WOW, I don't think I have ever seen a rating that high. I know you had to ask because you knew we all (well for sure me) wanted to know, I still remember how he rated your pie last year LOL!!!!! And okay I love the extra pup, such a cutie, not the concussion though. Worried about you friend, glad you are feeling better and that you took care of yourself when you needed to, it's so important. Headaches are the worst especially with the light sensitivity. Another vlog I loved. So many reasons to smile. And the owl, just amazing footage. Thank you for sharing and have a wonderful weekend, and don't' work too much!

Hey Morgan, hope you’re doing ok! I saved this video to finish off a lazy Sunday… I’m glad I did because it was beautiful💛🙂

may have guffawed out loud when roo missed the bed 😂 (but only because he was totally okay!!) he reminds me so much of my pup, I think they would be good pals if they could meet 💕 I am also in the middle of World of Wonders and LOVING it. 🌿🐸 Sorry for this long-winded comment, but I am so sorry to hear you had that pup-related accident and I hope you are feeling back to your normal self after your concussion ❤️

Such a wonderful (as usual) and inspirational vlog! I had a smile on my face the entire time. Sorry to hear about your concussion. I had one in place 2019, and it was over two months before I stopped exhibiting symptoms. Take care, Morgan!

Omg I can imagine your dogwalk because it reminds me a similar icident I had with my dog and burnt my hand due to the cord of the leash that slipped trough it before my fall . I hope you feel better and the headache is over but plse do not feel guilty and enjoy as much as possible leisure time and keep in mind that you are your own boss now and free how you keep balance between working hours and free time , never let 'the system' or algorithm take over , we all realize making your awesome videos takes time and efforts and we appreciate them a lot ! Take care of yourself this week and big hughs for the dogies .

This is true we need to change the narrative when it comes to race ,self love , as well . Or we will keep hate for self amd others going forever .

Mr Ru and your friend's dog are so funny !! Lovely video as always

This was so fun, Morgan! Thank you for providing me some comfort for the morning! Your videos are the best way to start my days! Also, I may have replayed Roo falling off the best a few times 😂 what a goof! Tell him I said thank you for the chuckles ❤️ I got a surprise day off today from my company due to the holiday (June 19th), so I’m feeling excited and refreshed for the weekend! P.S. VERY excited for the book club discussion video!

At first I was like "oh, Roo's gonna have competition as the star of the show now", but then you said you were only dog-sitting lol. I hope you're doing better now, glad you're taking it easy. I can definitely understand the internalized guilt, even though I say you more than deserve the time off to rest and relax and enjoy yourself.

Those doggos look like so much fun together! But I'm so sorry that you got hurt, that sounds so stressful. I also have two large dogs and they would be impossible to walk together without a halti harness or gentle leader. It gives me much more control over them at the same time. I'm impressed at how well you handle injury because I am such a WEENIE! hahaha. I'm also proud of you for allowing yourself to have time off. Our own health and joy is something that has to be produced and nourished just as much as work. I hope to venture out to the movie theater soon as well. And my goodness, that meal looked amazing! Congrats on the highest rating from Landon, no easy feat! haha.

I love your vlogs❤❤❤❤love from Iran😘😘

You are my Sunshine Morgan Sister!!! Love you!!! From Pakistan! ✨🥰🥰

Hope your recovery from the concussion is quick! Self care is most important.

I listened to The House in the Cerulean Sea on audio book because you mentioned it in another video. I teared up so many times at different moments. I think I'm going to buy a print copy so I can read it again! Also - another beautiful video Mo. You blow me away each week!!

Hope you feel better/are feeling better soon Morgan. Concussion are no fun. 😕🤗

A beautiful way to start my day! As always, thank you for sharing these beautiful moments with us. 💕 And I’m glad you enjoyed a day or two off, you deserved it after that minor concussion 🙁 I hope you’re feeling better though. Also, I would like to mention that I am currently reading the invisible life of Addie LaRue and I am loving it! I’m really excited to get through it and finish it today (hopefully). 📚

That stir fry sounds SO YUMMY! 9.2 wow!

Aw I hope you drink lots of tea and get better quickly!! I spot my painting in the back 👀 haha, I also love the yellow sweater!!

Beautiful video! You're so kind and thoughtful and respectful. Hopefully you are feeling better and tell Reid hello lol.