Aloha Sprinklerinos,
I upload videos to my main channel (click HERE to stalk it) every single Sunday. Sometimes I upload bonus videos throughout the week.
Last week, I uploaded a video that was really out of my comfort zone, both emotionally and technically. I really enjoy to challenge myself every now and again (my previous challenge had been THIS Baby Glitter Lookbook) and to see what I can achieve when I set my mind to it.
Draw My Life was not my original concept. It was created by another YouTuber who encouraged others to do the same and have a go. So I did. And I was amazed.
I have been overwhelmed by the support and kindness viewers have shown me. I have been inundated with text messages and phonecalls from 'real life' friends and have had lovely conversations with family who watched it too.
It's funny how you can sit on so much stuff and then one day, make a 6 minute summary and all of a sudden, people who had been dormant in your life care. It made me think that maybe, even on days when we feel nobody notices, there are more people than you think waiting to love you.
I hope that should any of my friends or family open up in similar way, I can show them the same warmth that they have shown me.
The world feels like a very friendly place this week. Long may it last.
Tell me the best thing that has happened to you this week and the comments will be a VERY happy place.
Toodlepip!
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I loved the video! I really like videos like these, they're so much fun to watch :)
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I loved this video!!
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Lover the video, maybe you would watch my YouTube channel : hanneschipper . Xxx
ReplyDeleteI loved this video! I enjoyed watching it so much the first time... I decided to watch it a second time... Straight after! Xxx
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I think you did a wonderful job with this video Louise!
ReplyDeleteBest thing that happened this week? Uuuhm... being complimented on my actions at the soccer club I volunteer! :) People should give each other compliments more often, feels so good to either receive or give one!
Aww!! That was so utterly lovely :D
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This was such a cute post and you video really touched me, it shows what a strong person you are and Darcy is so lucky to have a mum like you!
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The video is incredible! I loved it!
ReplyDeleteBest thing thats happened to me was exactly a week ago I got discharged from hospital from my 4th and hopefully last admission this year!
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I loved this video so much Louise. I think, despite all that has happened in your past, you have made a brilliant present and future for yourself. And that's a big testament to how ace you are. x
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ReplyDeleteSuch a brilliant video - I think sometimes you forget that people have went through hard times, especially when they are a positive as you are! My mum developed a brain tumor when I was small and then again when I was 14, and although I was young I still remember how hard it was seeing my mum so ill. Thankfully, it was benign but she had to have 2 extreme operations which left her unable to cry out of one eye and unable to hear out of one ear, but I was so Thankful to have my mum back. I can't even imagine how hard this was for you losing your mum but I know she is looking down on you so proud. I love how you haven't let your past experiences affect you, as you are an amazing mother and a beautiful person inside and out.
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The first thing I'd like to say is I'm glad you're so happy now. <3 You're an amazing mum and a fantastic woman. I think so many people are proud of you.
ReplyDeleteThe next thing I want to say is a little strange. I was bullied all through school, which I know is nowhere near the same and bullying is something everyone goes through but now I find it difficult to make trust people and have very little/no confidence. Your video makes me happy because even though you went through a bad time you've come out an amazing person. It's really inspiring and encouraging! So thank you so much for that :)
You are a very special lady and I wish you all the luck in life because you really do deserve it all <3
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This video is such a good idea x
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I really enjoyed this video Louise (not that I don't enjoy every video you do!). It was so heartfelt and honest, I'm very grateful you let us into your life like that! Anyway! Best thing that happened to me this week was my grandad bringing me round a portion of delicious stew after a really stressful day at uni, what a man!
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I loved this video. I even cried a little :( I lost my mother too so I know how it feels. Keep doing your thing Louise. You are amazing!
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This really was ever so inspiring I am so happy that you feel happy now and received so much support online and offline :) x
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We loved the video Louise. It honestly brought a tear to our eyes. We admire your courage, opening the door to your personal life like that:)
ReplyDeleteOnto a lighter note, the best thing that happened to us this week was logging on to our blog and seeing that people had commented on our posts(we are new to the blogosphere you see). If you checked out our blog, Lousie, it would honestly top off what has been an amazing week!
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Nice video !!! i love it thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteI've given up YouTube for Lent so haven't been able to watch this yet, but come Easter yours will be the first channel I go back to, can't wait. I've missed my Louise-fix!
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I watched this and loved it Lou - it is beautiful :D <3
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I loved this video. You are so courageous to be so honest and open about the not so good years. The best thing about this week, is that I have a short work week! I'm off on a little beach holiday. (I live in South Africa and our Summer is drawing to a close.)
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You've made an amazing video! You can be proud of yourself!
ReplyDeleteThis week I got some really good marks for some uni work, which made up for the rather poopy one I got last week; two cheeky boys on YouTube raised awareness of HIV; I went dog-walking and experienced the instant friendship and mutual love of dogs with other dog-walkers and took some pictures for THE NICEST ladies; a guy in a Pikachu costume ran for student union president; and I wrote a comment on YouTube telling two amazing ladies that they are exactly that - amazing! and I got a reply from my favourite YouTuber saying my comment was the 'best ever' :D xxx
ReplyDeleteI saw it a few days ago and love it! Your story is very inspiring, you seem like someone who can look at the good things in life and stay positive. and thank you for sharing! xx
ReplyDeleteWhen I first saw this video it really touched me. I love and appreciate your honesty so much and feel like you deserve every bit of happiness and love you receive :D
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When I watched this video, I couldn't help but tear up! It was so emotional, and amazing xx
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Louise your honesty is amazing, you didn't deserve to be treated like that, but the way you have not let it take over you life if incredible! you are an amazing human being and an inspiration to us all! <3
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I loved your video, I cried so much in it and I wish you all the happiness in the world from now on! xxx
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I loved your video and got quite bleary eyed watching it! I was just blown away by your character and honesty. Not to mention, it made me really proud to be in your little community. You're the loveliest, Louise!
ReplyDeleteThe best thing that's happened this week was probably getting more personal than usual on my blog. Your video inspired me, actually! After posting I felt a bit weird about it, but then got a wave of support in return; e-mails, phone calls, texts. It was just a huge relief and has left me feeling sappy ever since!
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ReplyDeleteThis was a beautiful video, thankyou for posting <3 xo
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ReplyDeleteLoved that video you area such an inspirational woman! I love reading your blog and watching your videos especially vlogs with Zoe!
There have been two best things that have happened this week, the first being I got a new follower on my blog! (upto 13 now!!) and that my study for my University Dissertation was given ethical approval for me to carry out on campus :)
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I loved this video :) + the best thing that happened to me this week was finding out I got an a* and an a in my science exams! :) x
ReplyDeleteIt's so brave of you to share your story with the world, you are by far my favorite youtuber and blogger! xxx
ReplyDeleteI loved the video! You had such a hard life, and it's horrible that you had a bad start in life, and you are so brave! I am so glad that you now are happy. I really admire and look up to you
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Really enjoyed this video Louise, thank you. You're a very inspiring and strong person x
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Loved this video! It is so nice to see someone that has been through a tough past but still comes out positive and happy! Going through hard situations can often make someone a stronger person, and you are proof of it! X
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Loved this video its so positive and pretty!
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i loved this video, it perks me up when i'm feeling low xxx
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I loved this video! I felt like I wasn't the only one who bad things happen to and that it's always possible to get yourself out of it and be happy! Thank you for that! :)
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Aloha Louise!
ReplyDeleteI think this is by far my favourite draw my life video I've seen! Your Momma sounded like such an inspiring woman, much like my own and much like yourself! I've been following your blog for a while now on Bloglovin'. Back in 2010 I started my own blog but I was always too scared to publicise it(I do hope I spelt that right).. What I'm trying to say is that yourself and some other bloggers (ie. Zoe) have really inspired me to not care what others think and pursue my love of blogging. So I guess I just wanted to say thank you. For having such a happy heart! I'd be so grateful if yourself or anyone out there checked out my blog- myinbetweendreams.blogspot.com- it's a working progress!
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i loved this video so much, i was so excited when i saw your pop up in my subscribtion box but bloody glad it did. I think people are pretty brave saying all these things about them publicly but its so inspiring, so wnlell done you, good job :)
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You are so brave to make this video and should be proud of the person that you are. You seem to always make the best out of every situation and if everyone was just a little bit more like you, the world would be a very happy, lovely place!
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I love this so much and I am going to make my own!xx
ReplyDeleteI loved your Draw My Life Louise, you're living proof that things do get better despite all of the bumps along the road. Thank you for sharing such personal things with us, you deserve all the happiness in the world! xxx
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If I knew how, I would love to make a draw my life video! Louise, you are so inspiring and incredible. <3
ReplyDeleteLouise you are so inspiring and incredible, I hope that one day I could be half as amazing as you. Both you and Zoe inspired me to start my own blog, and I can't thank you enough for that! <3
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i have to admit that i'm an extremely negative person and i just admire so much your take on life, despite all that's happened to you.
ReplyDeletesince it's a little hard for me to get close to people IRL, and bloggers vloggers and tumblrers (?) give me (and everyone else) the opportunity to have a look at their lives, style, tastes, and overall happy feelings, i get to(virtually) surround myself with a group of extremely generous and smart people like you, and i'm very grateful for that. thank you!
best of luck for you, matt, darcy, tiyana, zoe, and all the lovely people in your life.
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I watched this on YouTube a few days ago and I can honestly say it nearly brought me to tears. It was so sad hearing about how your life went from good to bad then to worse but then it picked up again. I'm glad to hear that it's got better for you and it seems like it's just going to keep going that way too. :)
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This video made me cry! i found it so inspirational how you opened up and to see where you are today! you are an amazing person!
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I love this video Lou - i think it so brave of you to open up about your life and let people in like that, somthing I dont think i could do to be honest so I really admire you for that!
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Such a touching video, you are one of the strongest and most inspirational ladies I have (n)ever met and I fee like giving you a big cyber hug and wish you endless sparkly happiness! I also did a little squeal as I used to be near Grand Central in Liverpool, and remember a bar called Aloha (you MUST'VE gone there) : ) xxx
ReplyDeleteIt was a really inspiring video, hats off to you Louise for achieving what you have today!
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I watched your video when you first posted it, and wow Louise, it's so great for you yourself that you can open up. And I really appreciate that you recieve so many lovely and supportive comments for doing so, because not only are you someone who truly deserves each and every one, but you are inspirational to all who read or see it so thank you <3
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I watched this video a few days ago, and I thought it was brilliant. Thanks for sharing, Louise.
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This video is amazing!!!! That's life!!! It's a really positive thought to start the weekend. You are one of the most positive people I know, and that's something great. I am very, very happy that you have this wonderful life and this great family.
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I absolutely love this! Looking at you and seeing how happy you are, nobody would ever realise how hard the first several years of your life were. You are such an inspiration! Bought me to tears. Keep up the good work :) xx
ReplyDeletewow this is so emotional, you are so strong and brave louise :) i absolutely adore this video!
ReplyDeleteThis is so lovely Louise! I must admit I teared up.
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I really loved your video the first time I saw it, you're beautiful Louise! You're a brave woman for being able to share the hardship that you went through and it made me appreciate your sunny disposition even more! You're beautiful Louise =)
ReplyDeleteI love this video! You deserve all the wonderful things you have in life, as you're such a positive, lovely person and a total inspiration. Liverpool is special to me too, I've changed and grown up so much since moving here for uni, where I also met a boy and decided to stay with him afterwards. Hope I bump into you at a Liverpool beauty counter one day :) xx
ReplyDeleteThis is such an inspirational video and posts. I love things like this and your Motivational Monday posts are so lovely and really make me smile, just wanted to let you know ;) The best thing that has happened this week is that I got into a writing competition and I'm going to be published!!!! :D Happy comment, happy dance!
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Such a lovely video. You really are an inspiration, Louise!x
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ReplyDeleteOhhh Louise you brought a little tear to my eye! I think you must have been very brave to share this video, but I'm glad that you did :)
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