Surprising my husband with handmade bath tray for his birthday
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- And also toys. We're already getting good at dining table ping pong.
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Jun never wants to buy anything for himself, but I KNEW he would find a bath caddy useful, and he wanted a cozy spot outside his bathroom window. Turns out you can buy bath trays reeeeal cheap now, but they all have weird wine glass holders? That look hard to clean? I figured I could make one pretty easily and customize it for his use, for only 4 times the cost and with significantly more time spent than simply buying a premade one online. (Now with bonus back pain!) It looks great though and he's super happy, so no regrets :D
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0:00-3:50 birthday plans
3:50-6:39 constructing
6:39-8:49 set up
8:49-11:50 snacks
11:50-17:47 reveal
17:47-18:44 cat visits
18:44-19:46 cat ping pong
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Now that's love!! ♥ Our daily routines that we do might be the "boring" part of life...but, those routines are actually the biggest part of life moments and to make Jun's daily baths a special moment for him is pure love Rachel. Happy Birthday Jun!! 💙🎉🍾🥂🥳
I'm just curious as to how you keep Jun away from your work room and didn't have an idea 😂
have you thought about building out door cat homes for these stray cats. There are all types of vids on this. For winter there are many vids on making a cat house out of a cooler and you add in a plant heating mat and straw not a blanket. A blanket if wet in the winter could kill the cat by causing them to freeze to death. Or you could make a wood one with insulation like a human home. take care.
Rachel reminds me of the old saying about what I don't have in the skills department I make up for in the determination department.
I actually did most of it right in the living room, but he spends most his time in his office and I set up a barrier so he couldn't see in when he walked by. He knew I was making something for his birthday so he also took care to avoid looking at what I was doing.
My wife is awesome!!👍👍😭
Rachel did an amazing job! And happy birthday Jun!
Rachel really is 😭🙌 Happy birthday Jun!!!
she absolutely is !! 🫶 and happy birthday !!!
Happy belated birthday, Jun!
Happy Birthday!
I know Jun worries about how he could come off as aloof, but you can REALLY see how excited he is. The moment where he's immediately thinking about what to serve on the plate or the one where he wants to play ping pong IMMEDIATELY is so wholesome.
I think it's a response to Rachel getting called unappreciative in the video where Jun got her stuff
Yes... people express themselves in different ways, but these two seem to have a deep trust, love, respect, and a sheer joy of just being together!
I think as long as their partner understands, that is more than enough. Of course, if their partner did not understand, that would be a problem. It seems they understand each other though, so I love that.
It's good to see the product of communication and openness in relationships.
I think a lot of Rachel and Jun's audience are American, or at least westerners, and over here we have such a specific way of viewing love and appreciation (usually as being very open, expressive, loud, etc.). But lots of other countries aren't naturally that open with their emotions, or its not how they express that level of sincerity. Being more calm, which can sometimes come off as being aloof or uninterested, is a lot more innate for lots of foreigners (*especially* when they're speaking in their non-native language). Rachel and Jun seem to know exactly what works for them and how to express themselves authentically to each other, which is what matters. Sad that Jun feels a need to clarify. But it seemed clear to me that he was very touched by Rachel's gifts!
jun: "sorry I dont look excited"
me after 6+ years watching your videos: I dont think Ive ever seen jun so excited before
Right? I was like "that's a really big smile!" haha. I'm so glad he has a happy life and had a happy birthday this year.
That’s what I was thinking
Literally!!
Deadass! I'm Italian and everything we do is H U G E but even I know other people have a lower baseline. I got the feeling he was apologizing mostly so that the internet wouldn't misunderstand, which is a little sad, but understandable, as I've seen that kind of backlash before.
Same thought haha 😂
Jun: I don’t seem excited.
Also Jun: I CANT WAIT TO SHOW OUR GUESTS! MY WIFE MADE THIS!
I know, I was typing that quote to tell my sister how adorable it is haha. (She got me into these videos.)
"Look! Look at my bathroom! It's all made by my wife!" AWWW you can tell how proud and happy he is, y'all are so freaking adorable
Also just the fact that pretty much the main thing he wanted to do for his birthday was essentially spend time with her. I'm CRYING they're so sweet to each other
Jun being so excited he just tossed English out the window to speak in his native Japanese was so cute.
That's Gentleman Jun's evidence of his excitement. Very sincere.
Thissssss!! Him saying how he didn’t think he was expressing his excitement adequately and I was just like WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT I HAVE NEVER SEEN YOU THIS EXCITED lololol
I love the "I don't have a good vocabulary so I will just show you in a gesture!" And gives the most enthusiastic and excited thumbs up.
Like pure joy. For what it's worth Jun, even those fluent in English (or any language for that matter) it can happen when you are speechless or at a loss for words.
It’s so so cute 😭❤️❤️❤️
Saying something in my own language makes it feel more sincere.
Rachel knowing what type of plates Jun likes and Jun immediately thinking of what he wants to make for Rachel when he sees it makes my heart happy ❤️. Also, "acts of cat are legal" had me cackling 😂
Its so sweeet of him
How they immediately came up with that rule and then Poki got involved almost straight away 🤣🤣🤣
that was so cute!
@@gudrunorca Poki got the hang of the game really quickly.
I love that so much
Hey Rachel, taking 3 weeks to make something from SCRATCH is actually pretty awesome and a quick timeline. You're amazing, and I love your handy-dandy nature. Keep being you, you wonderful insect loving nerd, and Happy Birthday to Jun 🎂
Thank youuu! 💕 I always love how creative you are, too! I miss you!!
The fact that Jun was apologizing for not seeming excited enough but when he slips into Japanese, you can actually hear how excited he is. It’s literally the cutest thing ever🥺
As someone who's been watching their videos for years it's super clear just how excited and grateful Jun was in this video. I nearly got teary eyed seeing it for some reason.
A lot of viewers have no idea what excitement looks like.
"Look at my bathroom! It was all made by my WIFE!" he sounds so proud!! I can tell one of his favorite parts of you making things for him is to show it to other people. Also, Jun, don't apologize for not 'looking' excited enough. There's tons of ways to show love, your reactions are just one part of it : > There's no right way to show how you feel as long as the people that matter to you understand
Jun is so cute when he gets excited and proud of the stuff Rachels makes
@@aussiecountry9320 He is!! They both are very lucky to have each other.
I can relate to Jun, I've always felt a bit of anxiety or pressure to perform while opening presents in front of people because I don't emote the way some people do.
Yes 🙌 my best friend is autistic and looks 😐 when she is happy, angry, excited, sad, you name it. But she expresses she likes my gifts to her by, well, saying it and also actually using it, like if I give her a bag she will use it every day, if I give a little figurine she’ll display it on her desk, stuff like that.
@@prudence8808 Aw, that's lovely!! Thanks for sharing that, you both sound like you've found true love through friendship : >
I know Jun was concerned that he didn't look excited or appreciative but I actually teared up seeing how happy he was with your gifts.
I feel so much for him for this!!!! Because I'm also like that 😭😭😭 sometimes I sound sarcastic with a slightly dull face if I'm happy or genuinely happy too...🥲 It's better when I express with actions 😅
I think I'm usually the opposite and too over exuberant with thanks, but I have no idea what I'd be like if my gift receiving was videotaped! 😮 I feel like I'd either get embarrassed and stiff, or I'd go too over the top and seem fake.
But it's a very personal thing, as well as cultural - on average US people are a little more exuberant than Japanese people because manners are cultural, so the polite reaction typically taught to little kids in one country will look different than another one. Poor Jun has to react not just to his wife's understanding, but also to 340,000 strangers who are mostly western.
Same.
Japanese people I believe have a had time with showing emotion, reasons could be that they don't want to come off as selfish or ungrateful. So, even if Jun didn't smile, his words to Rachel expressed the emotion he wanted to convey, being extremely humble, grateful, happy and loving. Same things with Koreans, especially North Koreans, but then again, they don't know what emotions are.
It is so lovely to hear Jun naturally break out into Japanese when he's excited
Rachel: working with sticks
Haku: 'stick?'
Rachel: 'no, here look, its a BIGGER stick'
Haku: 'awesome!'
Rachel: 'no, here look, it's a *BIGGER* stick'
Haku: ' *BIGGER STICK* '
It’s so cute that Rachel knows the specific plates Jun likes and Jun is imaging what dishes to make. Seeing couples know niche things about each other is so wholesome
and so rare, at least in the American sense.
@@LaviniaDeMortalium Are you generalizing all American couples? I feel like couples that actually love each other would know niche things about each other regardless of country.
its sad to me ppl think this is extraordinary when it should be normal. why wouldnt u know your partners interests and things they like? if u arent interested in your partner, why are they your partner?
@@MyvIsLove2I'm sorry if this was taken the wrong way. I meant I was happy to see years of love and dedication showcased in knowing small things about each other. It's like how I surprise my friends of years with gifts that they love. I love seeing people that have built strong relationships. Hope you have a lovely day!
Jun says that his reactions are subdued and neutral but those of us who have been watching him for years can tell that he is beyond impressed and his joy is so great that he can barely contain it.
I don't think I've ever seen Jun so happy in a video before and it's clear that he's proud of Rachel's skill and the effort she went to for him.
When Jun put his hand over his mouth… he didn’t have to say a single word. It was so apparent that he was just overwhelmed and so, so, so touched by all you did, Rachel. Good job! 👍👍
My favorite part is when Jun covers his face in awe: "You applied the sealant? So it's waterproof?" They're both such excellent makers, to see them admire each other's craft is such a pure love between artists.
Rachel: calmly observing the cat outside
Jun: *knockknockknock* HI!!!
"Nice, Ron....."
I audibly laughed it was so funny. "Welcome to our yard! 😀"
@@Toast4tw "I sneezed! What, I'm not allowed to sneeze?"
there are two kinds of people.
Jun may not have a big physical reaction but you can see the way his eyes just light up when he's excited/happy. The vibes of this relationship are just immaculate.
“Time to let Jun come home!” Honestly that made it sound like you sent Jun away on a errand or something and it makes for a hilarious scenario in my mind 😂
Sounds like she had him locked up somewhere until it was time 😂
Them throwing the “hole-foam-ball” around as quality time together is honestly so wholesome and very much confirms my suspicion that Rachel and Jun are just two big cats 🐈 🐈⬛
Now that's a very profound sentiment Rachel and Jun just two big cats" I envision chibi versions of them with cat ears along with their cats.🌹
Wait. Mf may be onto something
That needs to be fan art now
I certainly see the resemblance at the end of the video where they're playing ping-pong with two of the cats.
As soon as the camera stops rolling they take off their human suits and play around with all the cat stuff.
Rachel: "What would you like to do for your birthday?"
Jun: "Hang out with, play games, and cook with my wife."
😭💙💙💙💙 That is so sweet.
Anyone who has any social awareness can tell Jun LOVED the white bowl, mirror, and bathroom makeover. He really liked everything else, too. His appreciation was shown in how he stared at the items with so much vigor. He was imagining enjoying everything he got! He can be so sweet without saying anything.❤ GOOD JOB RACHEL! Well thought out, and well executed!
Man, Jun is so in love with Rachel.
He just radiates "I love my wife" energy.
He's great. They're both great people.
(I don't know where I was going with this)
Poki being the stud ping pong star swatting the ball during play is a mood.
Though Jun said that his reaction maybe somewhat 'less excited' to some people, I can already TELL that he actually is beyond excited and prolly feels overwhelmed as how heartwarming and thoughtful the gifts are 😭 You two really are literal soulmates, I pray for a never-ending happiness to you both ✨✨
Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUN!
THIS^
Yeah I wish them a happy long life.. I would even watch them, when they're 100 years old 😂
[knock]
[who da-]
Jun: "Hi! Welcome to our yard!"
Adorable
"Look! Look at my bathroom! All made by my wife 🥰" I think that's literally the sweetest thing I've ever heard.
When he said "look, look at my bathroom, all made by my wife" my heart just rolled out of my chest. What a wonderful birthday surprise. The thought and the level of detail in the gifts really make it. Belated Happy Birthday Jun!
Jun is so sweet. You can tell he is not used to being spoiled. You could see how much he loved everything on his face.
The woodworking was such a neat process to watch, and I love that Rachel made Jun so speechless in two languages.
"Look! Look at my bathroom. It was all made by my wife" That was adorable. You guys' are so sweet and I wish nothing but the best for you
We need a supercut of all the cats rocketing down stairs. I think that's required material for understanding the Rachel and Jun-verse.
Ooo good idea
the Rachel and Jun-verse 🤣
juniverse
omg this was so wholesome and brought tears to my eyes. Rachel put in so much love and effort into making a great birthday for Jun. And despite Jun saying he wasn't good with words and that his face/physical communication wasn't consistent with his FEELS on the inside, you could totally tell how excited and how loved he felt by all of Rachel's thoughtfulness.
It's such a rare treat to see Jun excitedly grin from ear to ear up to where he forgets how to english :D You guys are the definition of true love and relationship goals!
Jun’s reactions were so precious, I could tell it really meant a lot to him.
Jun pondering the plates for sashimi was the perfect showcase of how he shows his enthusiasm 😆💕
I can see the plate showing up in a video soon.
Jun: *worried he might come off as aloof*
Me: *grinning from ear-to-ear because of his VERY OBVIOUS excitement* Nah, you're okay, I would be excited too! Happy birthday!
On the flipside, it's genuinely SO heartwarming to see Rachel put so much thought and effort into her gifts for Jun's birthday!
The ping pong table with the cats looks soooo fun, and Poki smacking the ball out of the air is amazing! I love that you two just like...genuinely seem to enjoy spending time together, and that you know each other so well, down to Rachel knowing what shape of plates Jun likes and Jun already thinking about what he's gonna cook for Rachel. And the bath tray came out so nice! Seriously looks like a relaxing wonderland in there with the plants and the lights.
Jun's sparkly eyes at 12:54 defo shows his excitement at receiving the gifts. No apologies required at all, Jun ! We see you and that's happiness!! Great job , Rachel! Keep improving em woodworking skills! 🎉🎉🎉
Rachel making a 3D power point presentation is such gifted-kid-excited-for-school-meets-military-discipline energy and I am HERE FOR IT
I sometimes forget that Rachel used to be in the military.
You two are so damn wholesome.
Three months and too many rewatches to count later and June saying "you mean so much to me" still gets me right in the feels.
That's the brightest smile I see from Jun after so many years watching Rachel & Jun. 🤣
I still cannot get over the fact that your husband's name is Jun and his birthday is in June 😂
Anyways Happy Birthday Jun!
I love to see how every year Rachel is surprising Jun on his birthday
This is my favorite video they've made in awhile! You can tell they both really care and and respect each other! Plus, Rachel's gifts were so well thought out! You could tell Jun really appreciated all of it!
He shows how happy he is with his smile and his eyes. Seeing him reacting to his presents made me smile from ear to ear and even tear up.
Jun was so worried that the cultural differences between Japanese and American outward emotional expression would mean we would think he was unappreciative or did not like the gifts you made for him. However, we could see clearly through his body language - even without the perfect English words - how much all this meant to him. I seriously almost cried at the end when he was reacting to the bath caddy cause his reaction was so genuine, sweet, and loving. There's no need to worry. Your love and appreciation definitely came across strongly in this video. Rachel did an amazing job, and it is clear how much you two care for each other. Anyone with even half a heart should be able to see that clear as day, and those who can't weren't worth your time anyway.
I could tell from the moment he reacted to the new foam football that he was blown away. The way he rocked backward was the equivalent of Rachel jumping up and down in excitement haha
I was so impressed by how touched he was that I did cry :'D
"LOOK AT MY BATHROOM! IT WAS ALL MADE BY MY WIFE!"
they are both adorable and so sweet 😭😭😭
Love is: knowing exactly what your partner likes, and giving them the perfect birthday gift, rendering them speechless.
Happy belated birthday, Jun!
I know Jun can get worried that he doesn't sound excited enough about things, but it really shined through this video just how happy and excited he was for what Rachel made/got for him. Happy belated birthday, Jun!
All the community kitties came by at the end to wish Jun happy birthday!
Jun's reaction to the first plate was actually really cute. It was a 'cogs turning in the back of the head' kind of reaction. I love that his go-to was, 'Wait, no, I can put Sashimi on it.' A creative mind never really shuts off.
Ping pong with Poki was so cute!!! I love that Rachel casually does all this amazing woodwork, like "oh yeah, I just completely customized this bathroom. No big deal." Makes me want to try projects too.
What’s sweet about this is not just how well-chosen the gifts are for Jun; it’s also how long Rachel spent making them. That’s what makes them so special. 😊
I agree!! 😌🙌
my cheeks ache from smiling so wide. you two are such a bright spot in the world. thank you for always sharing your vignettes of your days with us!
Haku just throwing himself off the couch at 7:25 will always be funny to me
Ha, Jun apologized for not seeming excited enough but I could tell he was excited because he jumped right to his first language. That's when you know emotions are high!
Not only is your woodwork constantly improving, but you also manage to do it with cats around... That's a real feat!
"Look! Look at my bathroom! It's homemade by my wife!" These two are so damn cute
Literally saving this as a comfort video. Watching you two and the cats live happy lives is so fulfilling. You're getting so good at the DIYs Rachel!
As a long term watcher and lover of this channel, I can always tell just how appreciative, excited, and the natural love you both share in your actions. Love to see that you've each taken time to give a little extra attention to special days and explore other ways to show up for each other. I'm absorbing all this DIY magic like a sponge!
His reactions and the fact he went into Japanese because of his excitement is so wholesome! He was so happy!
Happy Birthday Jun! 🎂 🥳 🎉
Jun, proudly:
"Look! Look at my bathroom! It's all made by my wife!!! "
I don’t know why Jun would consider himself under-whelmed because it definitely showed that he was touched by all the gestures, and I loved everything about this entire video.
It’s like Jun starts speaking Japanese when he’s excited 😂 love that lmao
13:25 "okay lets play" he looked SO excited I cry, happy birthday Jun! 🎉
I always tell my boyfriend that an Asian Family’s way of saying “I love you” is through food.
So hearing Jun say “I can’t wait to cook something for you” was extremely sweet.
All the other things in the video are also lovely and I can’t wait to see other projects and activities you both do next!!
The light in Jun's face says it all, he loved his presents =D Rachel you worked so hard, I hope you take a nice day too.
“I can’t show how happy I am”
I feel you, Jun. most time people are “why aren’t you happy?” and i am the most happy I can be, just… it’s hard to show?
I need a whole season of cat ping pong! The whole vid was so wonderfully made and it's so wholesome to watch. Thanks for posting content like this. I've been following for so long and you two never disappoint!
Okay so... Seeing Jun in this context was super cool. He's so adorable, you can tell how much he enjoyed everything. It's much more emotion than we're used to. Good job!
The cat is excited too. "Thanks for the bag Mom."
Give my cat two boxes facing each other... she has a ball.
Jun smiles with his eyes - it is clear how excited he was for his gifts. This is so so sweet, thanks for the little glimpses into your everyday. :)
The fact that Rachel spent all the time making Jun a gift that was useful, and hand made by her is very special. It is something that will last for decades, and be appreciated every time it is used.
(Now Jun needs to teach the cats to play ping pong with each other. LOL) Wonderful and useful gifts are always appreciated.
You've got some really dedicated assistants who seem super helpful 🐱
Jun is usually reserved, so it's so nice to see him this excited! You did a really great job, Rachel!
Ahhh, Jun's reactions were so sweet! Thank you for sharing this with us, I'm so glad Jun had a happy birthday!
I love how Jun is so proud to say his wife made everything in his bathroom. I hope I can be anywhere close to as handy as Rachel and that I find someone who appreciates it like Jun ♥️
How did I only just realise after all these months that your cats match your hair colours? Haku matches Rachel and Poki matches Jun 😂
The bath is so nice! Not just the beautiful handmade bath tray which was so nicely arranged, but the thoughtfully set up bath itself. Men should also be encouraged to take that time to pamper and care for themselves. I especially love how Rachel took the time to rinse off each rose petal. ❤️
AWWW!! ❤ It's so nice to see Pichi so comfortable around you, Haku is SOOO skillful, Nagi loves to frolic, and OF COURSE Poki is Poki (MRRROWWR).
Nobody can win against Ping Pong Poki, not even the birthday boy! Wonderful video, amazing DIY skills Rachel, and happy birthday Jun!
"Acts of cat are legal"... I can think of nowhere else on the internet that this phrase would be used!! Also, I think the cat in the bag was being excited enough for both of you!!😊❤😊Happy birthday Jun🎉
Jun apologizing for not seeming like he's excited, is so funny compared to how cute he is by expressing how much love he as for his wife. By how grateful he is for the gifts Rachel made, it's so wholesome, then in the bathroom how he is completely blown away by the tray and window display. His expression may not seem like he's super excited but his word choices are the biggest give away. This video was so cute and I hope to find a husband like this oneday, your marriage always restores the idea of true love in my heart.
The retractable table tennis net blowing Jun’s mind was so fun! He lit up when he opened that gift
I love that u guys dont over react, keeping it natural, its why i love this channel, but also cant forget the kitties
i think i got a cramp in my face from smiling so much .... yall are literally such a calm and beautiful couple .... i dont usually have any couple in mind when i say couple goals but yall are what i picture now .... that calm vibe is truly what i hope everyone who wants it, gets
He's genuinely seems so happy, even if he doesn't have the vocab. The energy can be felt through the screen
That's lovely, Jun might not be demonstrative in his joy, but being a 'quiet' person myself I recognize how happy he was - the cat tabletennis game at the end was just hilarious
Even though Jun thought that he should mention the way he reacts, you could see his excitement easily! Him already wanting to play and the way he was holding everything, all of it really showed how excited and grateful he is ♡ Love it!
And you did an amazing job Rachel! Everything looks awesome!!!
"Look at my BATHROOM" so cute!! Such thoughtful gifts!!!
I can tell Jun is generally so happy about the gifts Racheal made for him. It's so sweet and wholesome! :D
Random aside, Rachel's outfit is BEAUTIFUL for the sponsorship section.
[edit] Awww, Jun is so moved by the bathroom, you did an amazing job Rachel, you're an amazing wife!!!
Jun's surprised Pikachu face is priceless, we know you were excited just by dropping English lol.
His face reminds me of Noah Winknight's surprised Pikachu face every time Raeliana surprises him.
Beautiful! I kept finding myself smiling at every new part of the gifts. Jun didn't need to say anything, just looking at his face was enough to tell everyone how much he adores you and appreciates what you've done for him.
Happy birthday Jun!
What an incredible birthday gift, Rachel! I am so impressed at how well you can DIY things, the mirror, bath set, and trellis look so professionally made and they fit beautifully with the aesthetic of the house. I love how thoughtful each gift was and how each one shows how well you know Jun - the fact that he doesn't like his gifts wrapped because he doesn't want to waste paper, the type of plates he likes, the kinds of games he likes.
It was so wonderful to see you both enjoying a game of dinner table ping pong at the end with the cats and this is so wholesome! Your videos always make me so happy and relaxed. It's so cool and inspiring to see what a beautiful home you have made for yourselves
Jun has such a sweet smile. This gift was absuoletly so sweet! You guys are the sweetest couples!