I will forever be grateful of the faith all of you who liked this 34 minute video of my face before watching it must have in me. I don't know if it's deserved but it's motivating to say the least!
just keep it authentic. if you want to change the kind of videos you want to upload, then do so. no point in forcing yourself to keep doing stuff you've grown past. people can tell. :D when it comes to video release schedules, i think people understand instinctively the cost/quality/speed thing, and that you can only have two of three. :D
healingthoughts, unfortunately this is totally normal for me! haha It runs in my family. I know how to combat it; it just takes time to get back on track.
If you guys are focused on Jun's cooking channel, have you thought of self publishing a Jun's cook book? I bet it'd sell out as soon as you announce it on the channel
I loved the foreigners guide to Japan videos! You two can be really funny and I love that you know how to laugh at yourselves and stereotypes. If you did a series of those it would be awesome!
Hannah Hokage She did talk about that with Sharla but I don't know if she'll ever do that. When I lived in Singapore, I HATED them but I would use it if i had to... You gotta go when you gotta go haha
JCXP123 that's why I said it hhahaha I remember that video too. I had to use a squat tiolet on a moving train in Japan and some squatting advice would've been appreciated!
Thank you for taking care of your health!!! I don't mind what your content will be in the future or how much you will update, but please stay healthy and don't stress yourself!!
Very glad to hear that you've been taking care of yourselves. I for one (and I know I'm not alone) genuinely care about you and Jun, and I would much rather have a happy and healthy Rachel and Jun than more videos. Do what you need to, we will be here no matter what! ☺️
i know it was hard to film this but i appreciate you being so candid about your personal struggles. its really nice and comforting to see you taking these steps to improve your health, me being in a similar position of constant headaches and stress. it helps me feel motivated to do some self care 👍
Okay, I don't know if you know about this, but Jun's sushi video was featured in the news over here in Ukraine. The whole thing! I wanted to show it to my mom, and then she said - oh right, I've seen this guy... I said there was no way, the video only came out (as in I couldn't have already shown it to her), and she said she's seen it on the news. I don't know, I hope you know about this and it was all legal. I was really happy for Jun though, because it's one of the most watched TV channels over here. And they translated it into Ukrainian too...
Ah I'm so glad to see this! I missed you guys =) I'm sorry that CZcams was stressing you out and wrecking your health... I'm so glad that you're working on a way to do it in a more healthy way! I'll be honest, I would've missed you if you'd left altogether, but I wouldn't blame you at all bc health and happiness come first! When you didn't upload for a while, I kind of figured that was the case? I know that CZcams is a really really stressful hobby, so I kind of already assumed you guys were taking a break from CZcams... and from the internet in general even... I wasn't sure if you guys would come back, so I'm SUPER excited to hear about the new direction of the channel!! Much love from Australia =D =D
HAHA, VERY FUNNY JOKE FELLOW HUMAN. I FIND THE STATEMENT YOU HAVE GIVEN TO BE VERY HUMOROUS. I ENJOY CONSUMING THESE ONLINE VIDEOS AS WELL, JUST LIKE THESE OTHER FELLOW HUMANS OF MINE.
Glad you're focusing on your health! It's super important! I found your channel about a month ago, and I have loved it! You talked about "shoganai" in one of your videos, and seriously that has helped me so much! When I start getting really upset or stressed out about something, I just stop and say "shoganai" over and over as kind of like a mantra. It literally helps me calm down and look for a solution instead of focusing on the issue. So thank you, because it's been helping me out so much.
I know that this is old news, but I've only just realised that you have over 1 millions subscribers now. So congratulations. (even if it is quite late)
I always drop whatever I'm doing to watch your videos ^-^ Ps, is youtube your and Jun's full time job? Pps, I'm really glad your channels are blowing up, you deserve it!
CZcams earn are based on how much the watcher see their ads and it's still not really good right now because limitations on internet access on different area😗
I'm glad you're taking care of yourself. Keep focusing on what makes you happy and content. I know I'll still be here when you guys make a comeback with this channel ❤️
When I was nausious from anxiety it really helped me to have peppermint oil on hand. It also helped relax any stress cramping. Meat also helps keep my nerves steadier I've found. Lavenderoil on my pilow helps relax and sleep deeper.
I've heard people use peppermint for nausea before, although I've never liked the taste so I don't know if the smell would be pleasant! I'm willing to give anything a try, though. haha
I used a drop of the pure oil on my tongue. I can't say the flavor is pleasant that way but I didn't mind it either. But if it makes you more nausious obviously that's a bad idea. I wonder if maybe another type of intense essential oils may have a similar effect. Anise seed for example and fennel also come in soothing tea. I have an issue with liquorice root and they often put that in relaxing tea. It would make me extra nausious if I had to try that. But when I was so sick food was hard the peppermint function was to clear the smell and taste right away. It sort of tricked my brain into responding differently to the food but I am so glad I'm not nausious all the time anymore. It's the worst thing ever, especially when low bloodsugar triggers more anxiety so you have to eat. Good luck with finding what works for you!
Rachel & Jun's Adventures! I find that peppermint helps my nausea a lot but I can't stand the taste so I'll swallow mint Altoids like pills so I don't have to taste them, but they still help my stomach.
Rachel & Jun's Adventures! Try Peppermint oil putting a drop of it on your thumb and holding to the roof of your mouth until absorbed. It may help keep you from getting too nauseous from it. You can also rub on your temples with a tiny drop it can even be diluted with a carrier oil.
that's brilliant. these colours really look nice on you (guess that app was really good recommending the autumn colours for you) I want to see more of that crazy makeup ;) btw, I didn't know you like rock music, that's super nice! I'm the same,it just calms me down no matter of the situation.
MyVersailleLove hahaha that's actually funny because the other day when I was laying in bed listening to music, calming down before sleep I realized my music was probably the last thing people would describe as calming!! 😂
Jorge martinez oh yeah, I'd like to see that as well, especially the cats part (I just don't get how you guys manage to make the cats sit still during the filming Rachel :o
Honestly, I'm just always really happy to see you guys uploading- I loved your traveling videos, your funny videos, your long talking videos... You're both such nice, genuinely sweet people and that's what makes your videos so enjoyable! * Also, I can completely understand the anxiety problems. It really messes with your health and your way of living every day life. It's good to hear that you've been trying to take care of yourself and done something other than work! Personally, I really enjoyed the Earthsea series by Ursula K. Le Guin and the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix ^^
I think you'd really like the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. When he died, his wife ask Brandon Sanderson personally to write the last few books to the series. Sanderson grew up a fan of WoT, so he finished it with love
I think that many viewers will agree with me that your health and wellbeing is much more important than maintaining a set CZcams channel schedule. As much as we love seeing your videos, we care about you and Jun as people, not just entertainment. I'm very glad that you have taken time to take care of yourself and that you are feeling better. Congratulations to you both on the success on Jun's Kitchen as well as your two main channels! Ok, enough rambling, don't worry we can wait for videos. They are worth the wait :-) take care of yourselves and I'm looking forward to seeing you again whenever that happens :-)
Mariam W. The combination of their genes would be so exciting! Imagine a little red-haired Jun, e.g. :D A few weeks ago, I saw a family walking along the street; African-American dad, red-haired mom. Their daughter had reddish-blonde African hair, very unique. That looked sooo cute. :)
In regards to your headaches, there was a point in my life where I was getting the same problem! I couldn't figure out what was wrong, it wasn't until I made a lifestyle choice to leave the job I was at that I realised all my headaches were induced by stress from my job. After I switched jobs, no more headaches, I haven't had a full blown headache for over a year and a half. So perhaps maybe you had a similar situation Rachel? You did talk about being stressed out. Also, I do agree about the glasses, I have reading glasses cause I have the same issue as you, it also helped with the headaches haha.
In regards to long periods of construction, guys I hear you, I've been there, and I'm so sorry, and I'm sending all my good vibes to get through it without losing your minds. YOU CAN DO IT!
I have eating disorder too, I'm super skinny and need to eat as much to maintain or gain some weight. I started my cooking channel and get more interest on food though I don't like eating so much. Glad to see you healthier, stress and lack of sleep contribute on losing weight. Take good care of your health my beautiful Rachel. Yoga is a great way to fight pain and control weight. Love you both Jun and Rachel! I really enjoy the end of the video showing the cats 😍 Poki looks so much like my Sagwa 😽
akanksha vats Yeah, you can complement someone's looks without being attracted to them. I mean I'm a gay man so I have no attraction to women, but I think Rachel is very pretty, and her makeup is great!
And I know exactly what you're talking about with the mental health issues that can come with being a full-time CZcamsr. I suffered from panic attacks at some point as well and I sit in front of the computer A LOT. I'm still figuring out a way to balance everything tbh.
Thank you so much!! :D We really appreciate all your support throughout these past years! And yeah haha, it seems like a process every CZcamsr has to go through!
No problem at all! :) I'll keep watching and you guys will just have to stay awesome, haha. I went to Japan last Halloween for my birthday btw and celebrated in Shibuya, it was so much fun! :3 Definitely gonna return!
I think it's a good idea to focus more on your health ^^ you have loyal subscribers and Jun is definitely super talented! This was a nice friendly chat-video to watch when I'm feeling lonely at home lol
Rachel, you might enjoy Anne McCaffery's Dragonriders of Pern series... she built a great world, epic characters and action, very engrossing and easy reads. She tells a heck of a tale. Start with Dragonflight and go from there.
Your eyeshadow game is absolutely goooorgeous! Happy to see you're both doing well. Next time you're in Surprise AZ you should set up a meet up! I'd love to say hi to you both.
Uggghhhh Trivium and Mistborn two of my favourite things. Check out the Night Angel trilogy if you haven't read those. Husband loves Mistborn and cannot stop recommending that trilogy to every single person that will listen.
hahaha I recommend it to everyone, too! It's the perfect introduction to Brandon Sanderson's style. I even got Jun interested and he ordered the books in Japanese!
Rachel & Jun's Adventures! I got introduced to Brandon Sanderson through the Alcatraz VS the Evil Librarians series. Not many people seem to mention that one when they talk about him lol
As someone who was helped by your videos to be mentally sane with the stress around me both academically and emotionally, knowing you still take care of yourself relieves me greatly. I'm pretty sure everyone else thinks the same too! No matter what happens, we would be loyal Rachel and Jun fans! Also HakuPokiNagi fans!
I noticed the SAME thing with the hiragana system for eye exams. I also did it so many times that i just remembered the pattern as well.... so i was like.. well.. this is productive. LOL
Hey Rachel, since you are exploring Yoga benefits: There are some easy yoga exercises that actually better your eyesight if they are done on a regular basis. And they can be done anywhere without needing a Yoga matt or anything else. You'll find them immediately by typing in "Yoga for better eyesight" Lots of Love from Germany
Yoga is good for health overall but it will not improve your eyesight. Weak eyesight is a result of genetics, which can not be reversed. You can go for laser if you want, that definitely works :')
Bariah Ahmad Well I'm not an expert, but in my own experience, even when you're short sighted or whatever, how well you're seeing can vary from day to day. Of course I am always short sighted... But I've found when I'm tired, stressed or ill, my vision gets worse eg. when I'm driving, signs are less visible, everything is more unsharp. However if I am at good health, not stressed and slept well, my glasses will actually be sufficient to see things clearly, which they aren't when I'm tired. Especially if you're reading a lot or spending a lot of time on the computer, it makes sense to do 'yoga for the eyes' because of the prolonged same-distance activity, the muscles contracting your pupil and working with your lens get tired and stiff. They are almost 'stuck' at a certain setting. Hence you can't see as clearly as before.
you should see her video about the struggles of renting an appartment in Japan, i don't think they will have that energy again for a moment, nor the money btw
Wow, happy Jun's channel is doing so well. When Philip DeFranco put the knife cleaning video in his Today In Awesome segment, I could've done a backflip for how proud I was of you guys :) And I'm not gonna lie...I had a bit of a superiority complex over having known you guys and that channel before the major influx ;) But only just a bit. Glad you're taking care of yourselves as well, especially with the weight and eyesight. Gotta get there myself with the weight as I watched this while eating McDonald's and heating up some pizzas later for lunch, lol. As for eyesight, I used to also not wear my glasses but my vision is atrocious. How the heck I could just forget to wear my glasses to school is now beyond me because at 28, I now can't go five minutes without them if I'm going to step outside my room, XD! My right eye is so bad, all I can see is the E on the vision test. There's little hope of that eye getting better as it's just the way I was born but I've thought about Lasik. But that's pricey and who can't afford health insurance that covers elective surgeries is moi. Shame that having my tubes tied is also in that category as I need a surefire way to ensure I don't have any kiddies, lol. Anywho, that probably got too personal at the end and I'm starting to ramble. Again, congratulations on your guy's channel growth!
Rachel, can I ask how you got your sleep cycle in order? I've been struggling with mine since before I can remember. I can't wake up early, and I end up feeling physically tired alllllll day long.
FIrst, make sure I was tired enough to fall asleep quickly at night. That means waking up early, taking NO naps (you may need some coffee, but don't drink so much that it keeps you up through the night), and doing something physically demanding during the day (I go for a jog). At the worst it only takes a couple days of this until I'm so tired that I start falling asleep right away and waking up earlier. To increase my energy during the day I made sure I wasn't missing any vitamins/minerals (I was low on iron this time). Vitamin deficiencies are a super common cause of fatigue. A multivitamin might not be enough if you're missing something specific. I was already taking multivitamins, but I needed to switch to a dedicated iron supplement to get myself back on track. I also made sure I was eating three meals with actual healthy food that gives you energy--slow burning stuff like complex carbohydrates. I've been eating Jun's homemade cereal for breakfast (oats with nuts and seeds) along with a fruit. I've been trying to avoid processed foods and sugars. Those can give you short bursts of energy but will be useless for giving you energy all day. Probably most the foods you imagine as "healthy" fall under complex carbohydrates. Here's a list of examples and more information: www.livestrong.com/article/27398-list-complex-carbohydrates-foods/ So check to see if your diet leans more toward these types of foods or more toward processed foods. And then, I made sure I was physically active every day. Yoga on days where I really had no energy, jogs on days I did. It sounds counterproductive but exercising makes you feel MORE energetic after you rest. It's also huge for improving mental health, which plays a big part in how energetic you feel. Finally, if you settle down during the day without something to do you might still find yourself getting tired again, so I recommend trying to keep yourself active all day, whether it's mentally or physically. Physically moving around is best, but staying focused on work, a game, a book, even yoga or meditation, should help keep you awake.
Something that really helped for me was non prescription melatonin. Take it two hours before you want to be asleep and turn off the lights around 15-30 minutes before you get to the time when you want to be asleep. This can really help to set off a good sleeping schedule, but I don't recommend using it more than 1 or 2 days in a row, only when you truly need it. Hope this helps. Also, a good rule for caffeine intake, don't have any 8 hours before you want to sleep.
Rachel really summed everything up! I don't exercise much but a walk to just let your mind wander can help if you can't sleep bc you are stressed. Dealing with just a messy, irregular sleep schedule for whatever reason (ex. Jetlag) is definitely working or keeping your mind active throughout the day and not napping. When I traveled to Singapore (which is 12-13 hrs time difference depending on daylight saving), i wouldn't nap and I would control when I slept (even if i was tired, I wouldn't sleep if it was day) so I wasn't affected much even if i wasn't physically/mentally active.
Hayley 헤일리 Common deficiencies to check are the Bs, D, and Mg. (Pumpkin, parsley, mints, etc. can supply these, eg) Exercise and natural sunlight help a lot, also.
Hey Rachel, yeah Jun's videos are quite mesmerizing. His skill are enviable. As for this channel i really like the videos that you guys explore new locations, foods, culture related stuff and objects, and spending time outside. I like specially when you show your impressions as an western in Japan. Hope you guys get more inspired to keep posting videos.
**Hugs Rachel** anxiety is a thing, and anxiety is hard. Please don't let yourself get to stressed just enjoy your lives and upload when you have a good idea you'd like to share make it fun not stressful. As for eating... that is hard too... I forget a lot or want to work through meals and sinus infections cause me to struggle to get things down TvT I feel the eating problem too. Good for you guys for looking after yourselves! glad you guys are getting better sleep and more to eat too! Glad the yoga has helped you as well! and glad you got the glasses situation dealt with my cousin had the same issue recently and strained her left eye
I'm so glad you figured out what was wrong that was causing your headaches. I have a desk job and developed a similar condition suddenly. It took me just ONE session of physical therapy to be diagnosed and instruct me on what exercises to do that fixed me right up from that day forward. I had chronic REALLY BAD headaches that I had to take medication for just to function so I was very happy. Now that I've stabilized it with physical therapy I just make sure to stretch my front/chest using corner of the room wall exercises and do some strength for my upper back like lifting weights and my head. Normally only takes 5 minutes a day for me now but keeps the headaches away completely as long as I stay consistent with it. I do yoga too but those targeted exercises REALLY help the headaches for me, the rest of yoga is just for overall well wellbeing. Anyways, I'm just really happy that you figured it out. I try to share that knowledge because I think LOT of people suffer from similar problems and don't know how to fix it, but it's so simple once you know!
I HAVE SO MANY THINGS TO SAY; okay so first of all, very glad to know you're all better now, i have the same problem with weight and food, it sucks but like you i'm trying to get healthier, so yay ! and theeen, from what you've said you should definitly read the Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb (Assassin's Apprentice, Royal Assassin and Assassin's Quest) it's dark fantasy with amazing characters, both badass and relatable, the magic is awesome and complex, there's the best wolf in the world and cursed dragons, love and friendship and tragedy, it's just all around awesome, and if you love GoT (as I do) i really think you'll love this. Oh and I used to work in a bookshop and manage the sci-fi & fantasy section and I always saw Sanderson's books but was always too afraid of the AMOUNT of stuff he wrote to give it a try, but now I will, you made is sound pretty interesting (also i understand what you said about the lord of the rings, i read the first one as a kid and had to skip a lot of description to not get bored and still kinda finish it, and i could never read the second one all the way to the end, the one thing i've really enjoyed from Tolkien is the Silmarillion, it has a more mystical feel to it, idk). Anyway, the rant stops there, can't wait for you next video, whenever that'll be :) and hi to jun and the kittiiies !
It was interesting to hear what your goals were/are this year and what you both have been up to lately. (As a fellow introvert, I can relate!) Thanks for the update!
I love your Videos :) But you two should keep your health in mind :) Just do Videos when you feel to :D I mean, you two are still only Humans :) So i think everyone should keep this in mind :D
Thank you for the updated video, it was like a catch up from a friend I hadn't seen in a while, it quenches the soul! Really, take care of yourself, that's most important. So glad to hear things are well other than the construction.
I really love your channel and I'm glad to hear you are taking a good approach towards preserving your health, always gotta keep that your #1 priority. I'm no expert yet but I am a medical student hoping to specialize in eyes and i definitely agree that some of those chronic headaches you are experiencing are strain related. Getting your prescription updated is a good first step and you can benefit even more by giving your eyes a break from the computer screen every 30 minutes. Looking at something far away (~20feet) for about 30 seconds without your glasses will ease your eye muscles and release the tension building up and causing those headaches. It's a good habit and the best part is it is free! Hope that helps and keep up the good work!
I'm so excited for you and Jun. I'm glad you're concentrating on your physical and mental health, that's very important! Also jun's kitchen is so awesome!!! I bought the Sakura Ouka studs from your collection today. I'm not much of an earring person but these dainty little studs seemed perfect they combine my love of rose gold, dainty cherry blossoms, and they support you guys! I'll be patiently waiting for what You and Jun will create and share 💖
Omg just the other day, I thought of you and Jun, and how much I loved and missed your content. :D But if anything, I'm so happy you guys found time to reclaim your lives, take care of your health and so on! Self-care is always important. We, your subscribers, will always be here by your side cause you guys are such nice people. :') Also, don't worry, Rachel, you can have a video of your face/you just chatting for 123123 hours and I'd still watch it!!!! Hope you don't find me weird but your voice/face is reaallyy calming and my mind just automatically tunes in to whatever you are saying, i feel like I'm listening to a long-time friend~ love you and take care always!! Hi to Poki, Haku, and Nagi~ love, your subscriber from the PH ❤
Sending so much support! I completely understand, I struggle with eating as well and making myself eat makes me naseaus and shakey. Your sleeping schedule causes so much depression if it is messed up. I'm so proud of you for taking time off. ♡
Random suggestion here - if you're looking for any decent fantasy series to read, I highly recommend Garth Nix's Old Kingdom series! It's probably my favourite series of books. Usually I'm very picky with writing style and don't get into books as easy (I'm one of the people who *tried* to read Harry Potter, but disliked the writing style, haha;;), but his writing style isn't tedious and is easy to comprehend. His world building is also amazing and I've had other people recommend his other series to me as well. Plus the series has strong female leads, and there is romance but it isn't necessarily central to the plot which is great. Just thought I'd say something because I think it's a worthy read!
Rachel, thank you for the playlist! I am like you... Haven't been into new music in about 10 years and turns out we have the same taste when it comes to music :)
You guys have given me so much happiness over the year, and all I really want is for you guys to be healthy and happy. Keep taking care of yourself, and make content when you can. It's so worth the wait because your videos are top-notch. Much love from Wisconsin xoxo
I've had the same issue with glasses and eyesight since I was a teen. I didn't get the headaches thankfully but my eyes would hurt and I wouldn't be able to focus in on things. Eye dr told me it was strain and to wear just reading glasses from the store. Helps a ton! I don't really need them anymore because I'm not in front of a screen as much. Glad you found the solution to your headaches!
Juns Kitchen is so popular now because of the Philly D shout out. I bet a lot of people will come over to the main channel and to yours once they realize it exists. Don't be discouraged you make awesome content!
Rachel, I'm currently at the half way mark of the video. You know I'm sure its fine to have a relaxing time. Real life people take time off work too sometimes. I've loved your videos for so long, you and Jun's personalities are just so cute, you guys are a lovely couple. If you need, take more time off. No matter when you upload, I'll still be subscribed :)
I completely understand where you're coming from with the music. I was always up-to-date with the new bands that were coming out and was always listening to the radio all through high school and college. Then I stopped listening to the radio and just listened to the cds I had because I wasn't really digging what they started playing. About a year or two ago, I got spotify and I love it. I've discovered so many new bands that I don't think I would have if I didn't have it. It made me feel like I had been living under a rock forever lol.
You two are awesome. I'd even watch videos of your cats running around. (I need to edit to recommend a book. You'll LOVE the Howl's Moving Castle series by Diana Wynne Jones. They're older, and more readily available on ebook, so maybe you haven't read them yet.)
Rachel, thank you for sharing your music playlist! I really love all the songs! It can be so difficult to find new music, and I really appreciate you sharing these songs. It's also really good to see that you guys are doing well! I think we've all missed you guys
You should read Wheel of Time, it starts out by Robert Jordan, but then he kind of died, and Brandon Sanderson takes over. That is if you get back to reading that type of genre.
Im glad your taking time to focus on youself and your health. Sometimes things like work, school, and other stressors takes away from us focusing on ourselves and can cause us anxiety. I always make it a point to dedicate one day out of the week for myself to destress. Its okay to relax and focus on your health. Glad shes doing this now so she can remain the happy bubbly person she usually is. Congrats on the jewlery line and your other projects!!!!!!!!!
Thanks for posting an update! I've been recently wondering why it's been a while since your last video. It's good for you to take a break once in a while and get yourself back on track with your health and lifestyle habits. You've inspired me to take up yoga. I also know what you are talking about regarding food. I had a hard time with eating during my twenties due to a mystery illness. My doctor prescribed an anti-depressant to help with my digestive irritabilities and that helped very much. I'm also an introvert and empathize with you about struggling a bit with conversations. I learned that the best way to start and keep a conversation going is to ask questions, obviously not personal ones but about general interests and topics. Most people like to talk about themselves but I prefer to listen to others, so now it's easy for me to have conversations and it makes the other person feel good that someone is interested in knowing more about them. I like the earrings you're wearing in this video. They kept grabbing my attention. I don't think I've seen any wood earrings like those before. They're very pretty.
Girl I so understand your anxiousness! Thank you for sharing :) Your subscribers that love you will still be here whether you post a video every week or every 2 months! Love your channel!!
I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for being up front with your anxiety, I too suffer from anxiety and making the tiniest decision can be a challenge and I would worry about everything. You are not alone. Hang in there and I look forward to your next video.
Great to hear that Jun's channel is doing so well! Please don't sacrifice quality for quantity though! I think a lot of ppl love his vids because you can see that a lot of time was put into them, and the fact that they don't come out often make them more special :)
I love watching your main channel and Jun'sKitchen. I'm really glad there's more videos going up on Jun's cooking channel - I'm planning on trying out the homemade Udon! Your eyeshadow in this video is beautiful; really complimenting colour!
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I will forever be grateful of the faith all of you who liked this 34 minute video of my face before watching it must have in me. I don't know if it's deserved but it's motivating to say the least!
just keep it authentic. if you want to change the kind of videos you want to upload, then do so. no point in forcing yourself to keep doing stuff you've grown past. people can tell. :D when it comes to video release schedules, i think people understand instinctively the cost/quality/speed thing, and that you can only have two of three. :D
Rachel & Jun's Adventures! OFC. WE LOVE YOU
healingthoughts, unfortunately this is totally normal for me! haha
It runs in my family. I know how to combat it; it just takes time to get back on track.
Rachel & Jun's Adventures! I will be here for you guys forever 🖒👏☺❤
Rachel & Jun's Adventures! YES I LOVE JUNS VIDS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK JUN AND RACHEL
"When you have anxiety, every decision is a big decision." - So true. I can relate. Thank you for your honesty and vulnerability.
veganbeth that's one of the most accurate ways I've heard it described.
If you are reading this I love you both
Aww thank you!! :D
i love u both too
You guys probably have one of the least toxic audience ever, whatever happens you know we will keep watching and supporting you guys
Glad to know you guys are investing more time in Jun'sKitchen! Love it!
Hopefully people don't grow tired of it any time soon! haha
even if he puts them out every few months or month... quality >>>>> quantity. ever single vid is boss and i share with my fam, they love em.
If you guys are focused on Jun's cooking channel, have you thought of self publishing a Jun's cook book? I bet it'd sell out as soon as you announce it on the channel
Awww, Rachel ! Do you feel a little left out by Jun's success???
mmatih22 She seems genuinely happy that his channel is doing so well, it's beneficial for both of them.
I loved the foreigners guide to Japan videos! You two can be really funny and I love that you know how to laugh at yourselves and stereotypes. If you did a series of those it would be awesome!
Hannah Hokage yes that would be amazing xd
I'm already planning the next one! :D
Maybe how to use squat toilets?
Hannah Hokage She did talk about that with Sharla but I don't know if she'll ever do that. When I lived in Singapore, I HATED them but I would use it if i had to... You gotta go when you gotta go haha
JCXP123 that's why I said it hhahaha I remember that video too. I had to use a squat tiolet on a moving train in Japan and some squatting advice would've been appreciated!
can we appreciate her eye-makeup for a sec💘👀
Naomi Smith always lol
Naomi Smith always lol
only if we take a moment for those earings.
the best
That's one of my goals in life. To be able to do my makeup like that.
WIth the amount of angles and cool tricks going on his videos I am not surprised it takes that long
You should try spotify
Thank you for taking care of your health!!! I don't mind what your content will be in the future or how much you will update, but please stay healthy and don't stress yourself!!
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Terrible comment. You didn't include cats in the recovery.
Very glad to hear that you've been taking care of yourselves.
I for one (and I know I'm not alone) genuinely care about you and Jun, and I would much rather have a happy and healthy Rachel and Jun than more videos. Do what you need to, we will be here no matter what! ☺️
i know it was hard to film this but i appreciate you being so candid about your personal struggles. its really nice and comforting to see you taking these steps to improve your health, me being in a similar position of constant headaches and stress. it helps me feel motivated to do some self care 👍
Okay, I don't know if you know about this, but Jun's sushi video was featured in the news over here in Ukraine. The whole thing! I wanted to show it to my mom, and then she said - oh right, I've seen this guy... I said there was no way, the video only came out (as in I couldn't have already shown it to her), and she said she's seen it on the news.
I don't know, I hope you know about this and it was all legal. I was really happy for Jun though, because it's one of the most watched TV channels over here. And they translated it into Ukrainian too...
Anna Kravtsova wow that's really cool!! I wonder if they know...
Oh my gosh wow. I hope she sees this.
You guys are the best! - I'm not another cliche bot repeating the same phrase. Seriously yall' rock!
Until now I never imagined any of our comments being left by bots... but now I feel concerned.
Thank you for your HUMAN comment!
Ah I'm so glad to see this! I missed you guys =)
I'm sorry that CZcams was stressing you out and wrecking your health... I'm so glad that you're working on a way to do it in a more healthy way! I'll be honest, I would've missed you if you'd left altogether, but I wouldn't blame you at all bc health and happiness come first!
When you didn't upload for a while, I kind of figured that was the case? I know that CZcams is a really really stressful hobby, so I kind of already assumed you guys were taking a break from CZcams... and from the internet in general even...
I wasn't sure if you guys would come back, so I'm SUPER excited to hear about the new direction of the channel!!
Much love from Australia =D =D
HAHA, VERY FUNNY JOKE FELLOW HUMAN. I FIND THE STATEMENT YOU HAVE GIVEN TO BE VERY HUMOROUS. I ENJOY CONSUMING THESE ONLINE VIDEOS AS WELL, JUST LIKE THESE OTHER FELLOW HUMANS OF MINE.
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Glad you're focusing on your health! It's super important! I found your channel about a month ago, and I have loved it! You talked about "shoganai" in one of your videos, and seriously that has helped me so much! When I start getting really upset or stressed out about something, I just stop and say "shoganai" over and over as kind of like a mantra. It literally helps me calm down and look for a solution instead of focusing on the issue. So thank you, because it's been helping me out so much.
I know that this is old news, but I've only just realised that you have over 1 millions subscribers now.
So congratulations.
(even if it is quite late)
they dont have 1 million subscriber... what are you saying? they have 187 k subscriber.
+oxy gen sorry, I meant on the main channel. I should have been more specific.
I always drop whatever I'm doing to watch your videos ^-^
Ps, is youtube your and Jun's full time job?
Pps, I'm really glad your channels are blowing up, you deserve it!
Sab haha you said pp
A lot of CZcamsrs have had to start Patreon accounts because of the weird stuff CZcams is doing with their ad payments.
CZcams earn are based on how much the watcher see their ads and it's still not really good right now because limitations on internet access on different area😗
*talking about stuff* hEY KITTY WHAT ARE YOU DOING *continues to talk about stuff*
hahaha a true representation of my daily life
carpe noctem why is this relatable.....😂 that was funny in the video Rachel
Rachel & Jun's Adventures! Must have been yelling at Pokey? Also, check out In This Moment. I'm obsessed with them!
carpe noctem SHE SAID IT right when I read that comment. Whaaaat
carpe noctem When you own pets that becomes a regular part of speaking.
I'm glad you're taking care of yourself. Keep focusing on what makes you happy and content. I know I'll still be here when you guys make a comeback with this channel ❤️
When I was nausious from anxiety it really helped me to have peppermint oil on hand. It also helped relax any stress cramping. Meat also helps keep my nerves steadier I've found. Lavenderoil on my pilow helps relax and sleep deeper.
I've heard people use peppermint for nausea before, although I've never liked the taste so I don't know if the smell would be pleasant! I'm willing to give anything a try, though. haha
I used a drop of the pure oil on my tongue. I can't say the flavor is pleasant that way but I didn't mind it either. But if it makes you more nausious obviously that's a bad idea. I wonder if maybe another type of intense essential oils may have a similar effect. Anise seed for example and fennel also come in soothing tea.
I have an issue with liquorice root and they often put that in relaxing tea. It would make me extra nausious if I had to try that. But when I was so sick food was hard the peppermint function was to clear the smell and taste right away. It sort of tricked my brain into responding differently to the food but I am so glad I'm not nausious all the time anymore. It's the worst thing ever, especially when low bloodsugar triggers more anxiety so you have to eat.
Good luck with finding what works for you!
Rachel & Jun's Adventures! I find that peppermint helps my nausea a lot but I can't stand the taste so I'll swallow mint Altoids like pills so I don't have to taste them, but they still help my stomach.
Rachel & Jun's Adventures! Try Peppermint oil putting a drop of it on your thumb and holding to the roof of your mouth until absorbed. It may help keep you from getting too nauseous from it. You can also rub on your temples with a tiny drop it can even be diluted with a carrier oil.
Iflie diffusing pure lavender oil helps me relax and sleep too.
I love Rachel and Jun, thank you guys for such great videos! This made my day
LOVE your eye make up :)
And also, welcome back *big hugs*
Thank you!! :D I bought a bunch of autumn colors from ColourPop and I'm obsessed! I'm going to have crazy eye makeup for a while, I think. lol
that's brilliant. these colours really look nice on you (guess that app was really good recommending the autumn colours for you)
I want to see more of that crazy makeup ;)
btw, I didn't know you like rock music, that's super nice! I'm the same,it just calms me down no matter of the situation.
Rachel & Jun's Adventures! If you want videos for this channel make juns kitchem behind the scene once he uploads.
MyVersailleLove hahaha that's actually funny because the other day when I was laying in bed listening to music, calming down before sleep I realized my music was probably the last thing people would describe as calming!! 😂
Jorge martinez oh yeah, I'd like to see that as well, especially the cats part (I just don't get how you guys manage to make the cats sit still during the filming Rachel :o
awwww Rachel!!! dont worry, take care of yourself and feel good!! and i absolutely love all of your videos
Honestly, I'm just always really happy to see you guys uploading- I loved your traveling videos, your funny videos, your long talking videos... You're both such nice, genuinely sweet people and that's what makes your videos so enjoyable!
* Also, I can completely understand the anxiety problems. It really messes with your health and your way of living every day life. It's good to hear that you've been trying to take care of yourself and done something other than work! Personally, I really enjoyed the Earthsea series by Ursula K. Le Guin and the Old Kingdom series by Garth Nix ^^
I think you'd really like the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan. When he died, his wife ask Brandon Sanderson personally to write the last few books to the series. Sanderson grew up a fan of WoT, so he finished it with love
I think that many viewers will agree with me that your health and wellbeing is much more important than maintaining a set CZcams channel schedule. As much as we love seeing your videos, we care about you and Jun as people, not just entertainment.
I'm very glad that you have taken time to take care of yourself and that you are feeling better. Congratulations to you both on the success on Jun's Kitchen as well as your two main channels! Ok, enough rambling, don't worry we can wait for videos. They are worth the wait :-) take care of yourselves and I'm looking forward to seeing you again whenever that happens :-)
Anyone scared when Rachel started talking seriously at the start? I thought they're going to quit youtube or anything bad.
Rachel: "I'm pregnant!"
YT: 😨
shinigami No They were just talking about a hypothetical shocking scenario.
I think most of us would be very happy for them. :)
Mariam W.
The combination of their genes would be so exciting! Imagine a little red-haired Jun, e.g. :D
A few weeks ago, I saw a family walking along the street; African-American dad, red-haired mom. Their daughter had reddish-blonde African hair, very unique. That looked sooo cute. :)
In regards to your headaches, there was a point in my life where I was getting the same problem! I couldn't figure out what was wrong, it wasn't until I made a lifestyle choice to leave the job I was at that I realised all my headaches were induced by stress from my job. After I switched jobs, no more headaches, I haven't had a full blown headache for over a year and a half.
So perhaps maybe you had a similar situation Rachel? You did talk about being stressed out.
Also, I do agree about the glasses, I have reading glasses cause I have the same issue as you, it also helped with the headaches haha.
I'm so proud of Jun aww 💕 and Rachel you look so lovely 💕 so happy to hear your voice again ;u; 💕
In regards to long periods of construction, guys I hear you, I've been there, and I'm so sorry, and I'm sending all my good vibes to get through it without losing your minds. YOU CAN DO IT!
I have eating disorder too, I'm super skinny and need to eat as much to maintain or gain some weight. I started my cooking channel and get more interest on food though I don't like eating so much. Glad to see you healthier, stress and lack of sleep contribute on losing weight. Take good care of your health my beautiful Rachel. Yoga is a great way to fight pain and control weight. Love you both Jun and Rachel! I really enjoy the end of the video showing the cats 😍 Poki looks so much like my Sagwa 😽
Rachel looks so purr-fect 😻
You are so sweet. :D I'm not sure video quality can get much more realistic than this so that's a high compliment! LOL
He's married darling 😂🤣🤣🤣
May Mamdouh um I guess you mean *she and this was just a normal compliment smh
akanksha vats Yeah, you can complement someone's looks without being attracted to them. I mean I'm a gay man so I have no attraction to women, but I think Rachel is very pretty, and her makeup is great!
You deserve the rest! Meanwhile we'll watch your old videos ♡
I'm so happy you guys get the views and success you deserve! Never stop making videos!! :)
And I know exactly what you're talking about with the mental health issues that can come with being a full-time CZcamsr. I suffered from panic attacks at some point as well and I sit in front of the computer A LOT. I'm still figuring out a way to balance everything tbh.
Oh and I didn't realize you were into rock music! That's awesome :D
Thank you so much!! :D We really appreciate all your support throughout these past years!
And yeah haha, it seems like a process every CZcamsr has to go through!
No problem at all! :) I'll keep watching and you guys will just have to stay awesome, haha. I went to Japan last Halloween for my birthday btw and celebrated in Shibuya, it was so much fun! :3 Definitely gonna return!
i know it is kind of randomly asking but does anyone know a good place to stream newly released movies online ?
You've really opened up our eyes the great culture of Japan. You make the world a better place :)
Woh! You guys had so much to deal with 😦....hope you guys are more relaxed now & enjoying life. Take care & wishing you all the best 🤗👍🏼
I think it's a good idea to focus more on your health ^^ you have loyal subscribers and Jun is definitely super talented! This was a nice friendly chat-video to watch when I'm feeling lonely at home lol
I'm glad you're taking care of yourself! Motivates me to take care of my health as well 😊
I missed you guys 😭💕
Rachel, you might enjoy Anne McCaffery's Dragonriders of Pern series... she built a great world, epic characters and action, very engrossing and easy reads. She tells a heck of a tale. Start with Dragonflight and go from there.
OMG! I absolutely LOVE this series!! I didnt know anyone else read it >_
Your eyeshadow game is absolutely goooorgeous! Happy to see you're both doing well. Next time you're in Surprise AZ you should set up a meet up! I'd love to say hi to you both.
Uggghhhh Trivium and Mistborn two of my favourite things. Check out the Night Angel trilogy if you haven't read those. Husband loves Mistborn and cannot stop recommending that trilogy to every single person that will listen.
hahaha I recommend it to everyone, too! It's the perfect introduction to Brandon Sanderson's style. I even got Jun interested and he ordered the books in Japanese!
Rachel & Jun's Adventures! That's interesting I found out about Sanderson when they had him help finish Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series.
Rachel & Jun's Adventures! I got introduced to Brandon Sanderson through the Alcatraz VS the Evil Librarians series. Not many people seem to mention that one when they talk about him lol
As someone who was helped by your videos to be mentally sane with the stress around me both academically and emotionally, knowing you still take care of yourself relieves me greatly. I'm pretty sure everyone else thinks the same too!
No matter what happens, we would be loyal Rachel and Jun fans! Also HakuPokiNagi fans!
I'm glad you're feeling better Rachel!
I noticed the SAME thing with the hiragana system for eye exams. I also did it so many times that i just remembered the pattern as well.... so i was like.. well.. this is productive. LOL
Hey Rachel, since you are exploring Yoga benefits: There are some easy yoga exercises that actually better your eyesight if they are done on a regular basis. And they can be done anywhere without needing a Yoga matt or anything else. You'll find them immediately by typing in "Yoga for better eyesight"
Lots of Love from Germany
Thanks for the tip! :D
Yoga is good for health overall but it will not improve your eyesight. Weak eyesight is a result of genetics, which can not be reversed. You can go for laser if you want, that definitely works :')
Bariah Ahmad
Well I'm not an expert, but in my own experience, even when you're short sighted or whatever, how well you're seeing can vary from day to day. Of course I am always short sighted...
But I've found when I'm tired, stressed or ill, my vision gets worse eg. when I'm driving, signs are less visible, everything is more unsharp.
However if I am at good health, not stressed and slept well, my glasses will actually be sufficient to see things clearly, which they aren't when I'm tired.
Especially if you're reading a lot or spending a lot of time on the computer, it makes sense to do 'yoga for the eyes' because of the prolonged same-distance activity, the muscles contracting your pupil and working with your lens get tired and stiff. They are almost 'stuck' at a certain setting. Hence you can't see as clearly as before.
It's honestly amazing how hard you guys work on your channels and it is great to see you feeling better Rachel! X
You both should consider renting an office space to work in the meantime, it sounds like your apartment is holding you back from what you want to do
you should see her video about the struggles of renting an appartment in Japan, i don't think they will have that energy again for a moment, nor the money btw
This video was a great update. No matter how often you post up your videos I'll always watch them. You two are a great couple!
Rachel! I missed you! I'm glad hearing you and jun are doing well, health is the most important thing 😁
Wow, happy Jun's channel is doing so well. When Philip DeFranco put the knife cleaning video in his Today In Awesome segment, I could've done a backflip for how proud I was of you guys :) And I'm not gonna lie...I had a bit of a superiority complex over having known you guys and that channel before the major influx ;) But only just a bit.
Glad you're taking care of yourselves as well, especially with the weight and eyesight. Gotta get there myself with the weight as I watched this while eating McDonald's and heating up some pizzas later for lunch, lol. As for eyesight, I used to also not wear my glasses but my vision is atrocious. How the heck I could just forget to wear my glasses to school is now beyond me because at 28, I now can't go five minutes without them if I'm going to step outside my room, XD! My right eye is so bad, all I can see is the E on the vision test. There's little hope of that eye getting better as it's just the way I was born but I've thought about Lasik. But that's pricey and who can't afford health insurance that covers elective surgeries is moi. Shame that having my tubes tied is also in that category as I need a surefire way to ensure I don't have any kiddies, lol.
Anywho, that probably got too personal at the end and I'm starting to ramble. Again, congratulations on your guy's channel growth!
No one can beat Haku's smile. 😸
Thank you so much for making this video! It's great to just hear you talk
Rachel, your earrings are super cute!!!
Its lovely to see your videos again Rachel and Jun. Jun's kitchen is amazing. Yet to do a receipes
I missed you guys
Rachel, can I ask how you got your sleep cycle in order? I've been struggling with mine since before I can remember. I can't wake up early, and I end up feeling physically tired alllllll day long.
FIrst, make sure I was tired enough to fall asleep quickly at night. That means waking up early, taking NO naps (you may need some coffee, but don't drink so much that it keeps you up through the night), and doing something physically demanding during the day (I go for a jog). At the worst it only takes a couple days of this until I'm so tired that I start falling asleep right away and waking up earlier.
To increase my energy during the day I made sure I wasn't missing any vitamins/minerals (I was low on iron this time). Vitamin deficiencies are a super common cause of fatigue. A multivitamin might not be enough if you're missing something specific. I was already taking multivitamins, but I needed to switch to a dedicated iron supplement to get myself back on track. I also made sure I was eating three meals with actual healthy food that gives you energy--slow burning stuff like complex carbohydrates. I've been eating Jun's homemade cereal for breakfast (oats with nuts and seeds) along with a fruit. I've been trying to avoid processed foods and sugars. Those can give you short bursts of energy but will be useless for giving you energy all day. Probably most the foods you imagine as "healthy" fall under complex carbohydrates. Here's a list of examples and more information: www.livestrong.com/article/27398-list-complex-carbohydrates-foods/
So check to see if your diet leans more toward these types of foods or more toward processed foods.
And then, I made sure I was physically active every day. Yoga on days where I really had no energy, jogs on days I did. It sounds counterproductive but exercising makes you feel MORE energetic after you rest. It's also huge for improving mental health, which plays a big part in how energetic you feel.
Finally, if you settle down during the day without something to do you might still find yourself getting tired again, so I recommend trying to keep yourself active all day, whether it's mentally or physically. Physically moving around is best, but staying focused on work, a game, a book, even yoga or meditation, should help keep you awake.
Something that really helped for me was non prescription melatonin. Take it two hours before you want to be asleep and turn off the lights around 15-30 minutes before you get to the time when you want to be asleep. This can really help to set off a good sleeping schedule, but I don't recommend using it more than 1 or 2 days in a row, only when you truly need it. Hope this helps. Also, a good rule for caffeine intake, don't have any 8 hours before you want to sleep.
Rachel really summed everything up! I don't exercise much but a walk to just let your mind wander can help if you can't sleep bc you are stressed. Dealing with just a messy, irregular sleep schedule for whatever reason (ex. Jetlag) is definitely working or keeping your mind active throughout the day and not napping. When I traveled to Singapore (which is 12-13 hrs time difference depending on daylight saving), i wouldn't nap and I would control when I slept (even if i was tired, I wouldn't sleep if it was day) so I wasn't affected much even if i wasn't physically/mentally active.
Hayley 헤일리 Mines opposite i wake up early and couldnt sleep after that.
Hayley 헤일리
Common deficiencies to check are the Bs, D, and Mg. (Pumpkin, parsley, mints, etc. can supply these, eg) Exercise and natural sunlight help a lot, also.
You should do videos of the behind the scenes and outtakes from Jun's Kitchen!
Hey Rachel, yeah Jun's videos are quite mesmerizing. His skill are enviable.
As for this channel i really like the videos that you guys explore new locations, foods, culture related stuff and objects, and spending time outside. I like specially when you show your impressions as an western in Japan.
Hope you guys get more inspired to keep posting videos.
I can't help but admire your eyeshadow, it's so pretty and reminds me of koi fish for some reason.
**Hugs Rachel** anxiety is a thing, and anxiety is hard.
Please don't let yourself get to stressed just enjoy your lives and upload when you have a good idea you'd like to share make it fun not stressful.
As for eating... that is hard too... I forget a lot or want to work through meals and sinus infections cause me to struggle to get things down TvT I feel the eating problem too. Good for you guys for looking after yourselves! glad you guys are getting better sleep and more to eat too!
Glad the yoga has helped you as well! and glad you got the glasses situation dealt with my cousin had the same issue recently and strained her left eye
You popped up and I knew the world still has good days!
I'm so glad you figured out what was wrong that was causing your headaches. I have a desk job and developed a similar condition suddenly. It took me just ONE session of physical therapy to be diagnosed and instruct me on what exercises to do that fixed me right up from that day forward. I had chronic REALLY BAD headaches that I had to take medication for just to function so I was very happy.
Now that I've stabilized it with physical therapy I just make sure to stretch my front/chest using corner of the room wall exercises and do some strength for my upper back like lifting weights and my head. Normally only takes 5 minutes a day for me now but keeps the headaches away completely as long as I stay consistent with it.
I do yoga too but those targeted exercises REALLY help the headaches for me, the rest of yoga is just for overall well wellbeing.
Anyways, I'm just really happy that you figured it out. I try to share that knowledge because I think LOT of people suffer from similar problems and don't know how to fix it, but it's so simple once you know!
I HAVE SO MANY THINGS TO SAY;
okay so first of all, very glad to know you're all better now, i have the same problem with weight and food, it sucks but like you i'm trying to get healthier, so yay !
and theeen, from what you've said you should definitly read the Farseer Trilogy by Robin Hobb (Assassin's Apprentice, Royal Assassin and Assassin's Quest) it's dark fantasy with amazing characters, both badass and relatable, the magic is awesome and complex, there's the best wolf in the world and cursed dragons, love and friendship and tragedy, it's just all around awesome, and if you love GoT (as I do) i really think you'll love this. Oh and I used to work in a bookshop and manage the sci-fi & fantasy section and I always saw Sanderson's books but was always too afraid of the AMOUNT of stuff he wrote to give it a try, but now I will, you made is sound pretty interesting (also i understand what you said about the lord of the rings, i read the first one as a kid and had to skip a lot of description to not get bored and still kinda finish it, and i could never read the second one all the way to the end, the one thing i've really enjoyed from Tolkien is the Silmarillion, it has a more mystical feel to it, idk).
Anyway, the rant stops there, can't wait for you next video, whenever that'll be :) and hi to jun and the kittiiies !
It was interesting to hear what your goals were/are this year and what you both have been up to lately. (As a fellow introvert, I can relate!) Thanks for the update!
I love your Videos :) But you two should keep your health in mind :) Just do Videos when you feel to :D I mean, you two are still only Humans :) So i think everyone should keep this in mind :D
Love ,love you guys.I always recommend you guys to anyone wanting to learn more about Japan. And I just really enjoy watching you guys.
Love ya Rachel, no need to apologize for taking a break, glad Jun's Kitchen is doing so great
Thank you for the updated video, it was like a catch up from a friend I hadn't seen in a while, it quenches the soul! Really, take care of yourself, that's most important. So glad to hear things are well other than the construction.
More Jun, more cats, more food terrorism! Love it!!
I really love your channel and I'm glad to hear you are taking a good approach towards preserving your health, always gotta keep that your #1 priority. I'm no expert yet but I am a medical student hoping to specialize in eyes and i definitely agree that some of those chronic headaches you are experiencing are strain related. Getting your prescription updated is a good first step and you can benefit even more by giving your eyes a break from the computer screen every 30 minutes. Looking at something far away (~20feet) for about 30 seconds without your glasses will ease your eye muscles and release the tension building up and causing those headaches. It's a good habit and the best part is it is free! Hope that helps and keep up the good work!
The Lies of Locke Lamora was the one you're trying to think of. I really enjoyed them but they are a little slow in the second book, I agree.
I'm so excited for you and Jun. I'm glad you're concentrating on your physical and mental health, that's very important! Also jun's kitchen is so awesome!!! I bought the Sakura Ouka studs from your collection today. I'm not much of an earring person but these dainty little studs seemed perfect they combine my love of rose gold, dainty cherry blossoms, and they support you guys! I'll be patiently waiting for what You and Jun will create and share 💖
Omg just the other day, I thought of you and Jun, and how much I loved and missed your content. :D But if anything, I'm so happy you guys found time to reclaim your lives, take care of your health and so on! Self-care is always important. We, your subscribers, will always be here by your side cause you guys are such nice people. :') Also, don't worry, Rachel, you can have a video of your face/you just chatting for 123123 hours and I'd still watch it!!!! Hope you don't find me weird but your voice/face is reaallyy calming and my mind just automatically tunes in to whatever you are saying, i feel like I'm listening to a long-time friend~ love you and take care always!! Hi to Poki, Haku, and Nagi~ love, your subscriber from the PH ❤
Sending so much support!
I completely understand, I struggle with eating as well and making myself eat makes me naseaus and shakey. Your sleeping schedule causes so much depression if it is messed up. I'm so proud of you for taking time off. ♡
Random suggestion here - if you're looking for any decent fantasy series to read, I highly recommend Garth Nix's Old Kingdom series! It's probably my favourite series of books. Usually I'm very picky with writing style and don't get into books as easy (I'm one of the people who *tried* to read Harry Potter, but disliked the writing style, haha;;), but his writing style isn't tedious and is easy to comprehend. His world building is also amazing and I've had other people recommend his other series to me as well. Plus the series has strong female leads, and there is romance but it isn't necessarily central to the plot which is great. Just thought I'd say something because I think it's a worthy read!
Blinky I second this! That trilogy is probably my favourite 😊
Rachel, thank you for the playlist! I am like you... Haven't been into new music in about 10 years and turns out we have the same taste when it comes to music :)
i love u Rachel and Jun!!
You guys have given me so much happiness over the year, and all I really want is for you guys to be healthy and happy. Keep taking care of yourself, and make content when you can. It's so worth the wait because your videos are top-notch. Much love from Wisconsin xoxo
Dang shes so pretty and has such nice looking hair and jun is such a nice and nice looking dude who i would be best freinds with if i could
I've had the same issue with glasses and eyesight since I was a teen. I didn't get the headaches thankfully but my eyes would hurt and I wouldn't be able to focus in on things. Eye dr told me it was strain and to wear just reading glasses from the store. Helps a ton! I don't really need them anymore because I'm not in front of a screen as much. Glad you found the solution to your headaches!
Juns Kitchen is so popular now because of the Philly D shout out. I bet a lot of people will come over to the main channel and to yours once they realize it exists. Don't be discouraged you make awesome content!
He did? When was this?
Rachel, I'm currently at the half way mark of the video. You know I'm sure its fine to have a relaxing time. Real life people take time off work too sometimes. I've loved your videos for so long, you and Jun's personalities are just so cute, you guys are a lovely couple. If you need, take more time off. No matter when you upload, I'll still be subscribed :)
Yaaaaay a new video! It has been too long x
I completely understand where you're coming from with the music. I was always up-to-date with the new bands that were coming out and was always listening to the radio all through high school and college. Then I stopped listening to the radio and just listened to the cds I had because I wasn't really digging what they started playing. About a year or two ago, I got spotify and I love it. I've discovered so many new bands that I don't think I would have if I didn't have it. It made me feel like I had been living under a rock forever lol.
You two are awesome. I'd even watch videos of your cats running around. (I need to edit to recommend a book. You'll LOVE the Howl's Moving Castle series by Diana Wynne Jones. They're older, and more readily available on ebook, so maybe you haven't read them yet.)
Rachel, thank you for sharing your music playlist! I really love all the songs! It can be so difficult to find new music, and I really appreciate you sharing these songs. It's also really good to see that you guys are doing well! I think we've all missed you guys
You should read Wheel of Time, it starts out by Robert Jordan, but then he kind of died, and Brandon Sanderson takes over. That is if you get back to reading that type of genre.
Im glad your taking time to focus on youself and your health. Sometimes things like work, school, and other stressors takes away from us focusing on ourselves and can cause us anxiety. I always make it a point to dedicate one day out of the week for myself to destress. Its okay to relax and focus on your health. Glad shes doing this now so she can remain the happy bubbly person she usually is. Congrats on the jewlery line and your other projects!!!!!!!!!
I love the Kingkiller Chronicles! I wish Rothfuss would put out the third book, it's been like 7 years! D:
I also loved Mistborn ❤️
Butterfly Muse did you read the Reckoners? (I also love Rothfuss and Sanderson)
LeeAnn C. I have not yet, I'm back in school so my ability to read for fun is limited right now :(
The reckoners is great. The ending of the last book really sucks ass though. One of the few times sanderson has failed me. Still worth the journey.
ForeverMasterless really? It was sorta anticlimactic but imo a better ending than mistborns (ps love the profile pic)
i love yalls videos. they are wonderful collage of art, travel, scifi, information, and laughter. Thank you for sharing with us.
I'm in the same boat with music. It's like I stopped knowing how to find new music.
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Thanks for posting an update! I've been recently wondering why it's been a while since your last video. It's good for you to take a break once in a while and get yourself back on track with your health and lifestyle habits. You've inspired me to take up yoga.
I also know what you are talking about regarding food. I had a hard time with eating during my twenties due to a mystery illness. My doctor prescribed an anti-depressant to help with my digestive irritabilities and that helped very much.
I'm also an introvert and empathize with you about struggling a bit with conversations. I learned that the best way to start and keep a conversation going is to ask questions, obviously not personal ones but about general interests and topics. Most people like to talk about themselves but I prefer to listen to others, so now it's easy for me to have conversations and it makes the other person feel good that someone is interested in knowing more about them.
I like the earrings you're wearing in this video. They kept grabbing my attention. I don't think I've seen any wood earrings like those before. They're very pretty.
Hey Rachel, try Spotify for music, the free version is great as long as you don't mind ads.
Girl I so understand your anxiousness! Thank you for sharing :) Your subscribers that love you will still be here whether you post a video every week or every 2 months! Love your channel!!
thanks for the tunes
Its okay rachel do your thing and hope everything comes good to you, will always support yours and juns channel, best of luck on everything!
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I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for being up front with your anxiety, I too suffer from anxiety and making the tiniest decision can be a challenge and I would worry about everything. You are not alone. Hang in there and I look forward to your next video.
Great to hear that Jun's channel is doing so well! Please don't sacrifice quality for quantity though! I think a lot of ppl love his vids because you can see that a lot of time was put into them, and the fact that they don't come out often make them more special :)
I love watching your main channel and Jun'sKitchen. I'm really glad there's more videos going up on Jun's cooking channel - I'm planning on trying out the homemade Udon! Your eyeshadow in this video is beautiful; really complimenting colour!
Hi Rachel, pls make a video on how you handle your anxiety/stress, it'd be very helpful and insightful!
Yasmin Aziz Close your eyes, stop, and think.