Trying to be more productive & an honest talk about money || but also a very cozy fall vlog
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- čas přidán 19. 11. 2020
- Hello dear ones,
This week has been very very difficult to say the least. With a significant portion of the world going back into lockdown and strict self-isolation policies being reinforced here in Portland, I think we're all, to put it simply, exhausted. Who's worried about the holidays? I certainly am, but I'm trying my best to not fear the future. There's plenty of good in today and that's worth far more than the "what-if's" of tomorrow.
This week I tried to be more productive (a task that is becoming increasingly difficult) and it went...okay : ) I also stayed up way too late, laughed often, and delighted in the vibrant hues of Autumn in Portland. Oh, and I talked a great deal about my relationship with money-- thank you so much sharing it all with me, friend 💛
I'm so so glad you're here.
BIG hugs,
Morgan
**The Drone footage in this video was filmed by Landon!! He's just as (if not more) creative as me and has started his own channel-- it's wonderful if you need a laugh or want to feel like you're hanging out with a friend: / @landonthings
** "Paris in Spring," is the song the plays during my sunny walk through a colorful Portland. It's a song that fellow CZcamsr and friend, Christy Anne Jones uses often-- if you enjoy my videos, you'll love hers: / @christy-anne-jones
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I truly don’t know how you don’t have millions of followers yet 💗 Your humble, truth-telling, wise and creative spirit is so needed in this world. You see the shadow & light and courageously face both sides of this Earth coin. It is not easy to do. Thank you for your honesty. Keep your head high to the clouds, keep believing in the good, and keep feeling your daily nudges for balance, breath and broth 🤗☺️✨💛 Much love to you dear friend from Canada 🌲🇨🇦❤️ You are a true gift 💝
You words have gone straight to my heart, Margarita. They seriously feel like sunshines for my soul! Thank you for understanding and appreciating me and then lifting me up in the process. The saying goes "it takes one to know one" and so I can only conclude that YOU are all the things you've just said that I am. You are a gift, my Canadian friend 💛
@@MorganLong aww Morgan, this is so warming! I love that “feel like sunshines for my soul”, how poetic 💖 You are and one day you will write a book with your poetry, stories, photographs & illustrations weaved together and start a podcast to broadcast ever more widely🌻 🌟 You are a true gift, keep flowing on and trust 🌊 If you ever need a tarot reading I am here!🕯I am a professional tarot reader and you give me so much through your art here I would love to give back something to you if you ever feel called to a reading 🧚♀️🌻🗝 I am thelunafairy@hotmail.com or @thelunafairy on IG ☺️ Sending all my love! ✨
Because she's our precious secret!!,☺️
@@hestiaharbington5720 hehe how true 🥰💕
I almost cried listening to this video, you are such an inspiring person! Thank you for posting such amazing videos, you are so authentic!
I made the mistake of clicking on this video without a cup of tea, brb
I didn't forget mine. I had a hot chocolate!
Awwe
Sameeee.. went to get a cuppa once I saw hers lol
Hahaha, an absolutely essential part of the viewing experience! Cheers, friend ☕️
A MOOD. making a chai right now
You are such a humble soul my friend 🧡
Your story is so motivating... and its ok not to be ok💫
So easy to forget-- thank you for the reminder friend, and thank you for the kind words 🧡💫
"a SCANDALOUS shirt... but a shirt none the less"
almost made me spit out my tea, you're so funny Mo
Roo and the chair arm had me in tears of laughter, he must have been really hungry haha
Hahaha I couldn't stop laughing!!!!
Firstly, the editing in this video is gorgeous! Secondly, higher education is free in Norway and I'm so grateful for that. I would not have been able to get my bachelor's or master's if that wasn't the case. It's simply unfair that higher education isn't accessible. If you have the grades you should be able to go regardless of how much money your family has. You really have made the best of the situation, and I admire that. Also, grad school is so intense, especially during covid. Lots of procrastination and crying involved, so if you were to go later in life you would be prepared haha.
I loved hearing your story about school, money and your dream to become a youtuber! It's always so inspiring to hear other creatives reach their goal and be doing what they love!
45 minutes?? 😍What did we do to deserve you Morgan!! I relate to your experience soo much. My already very judgemental brain is being more cruel than ever these days. I love to hear you talk about productivity and self kindness!! It helps so much! I wish you all the happiness and success in the world and now I'll finish watching and probably rewatch whenever I need a dose of comfort and cosiness.
Thank you so so much, Monica ❤️ I'm very familiar with the judgmental brain. We are not our thoughts or feelings! We're doing the best we can
I just woke up. Perfect way to start my day 😉
This video really moved me. Im working on paying my student loans while also barely making ends meet. but it was really touching to see someone talk about actual problems like these within the booktube community because people rarely do and focus more on consumerism and the lavish lifestyle. Thank you for inspiring us and making us believe that your passion can lead you to good opportunities too. I hope someday my creative bug gets me as happy and fulfilled and self-sufficient as it has made you today.
Omg same!! I feel like I cannot stay focused at all. And I feel like even when I was just on instagram, I will close out of it but then minutes later be right back on it!! Like nothing has changed in the 5 minutes since you have been on it! I work from home now too and have been since March as well. I work 9-6 but it just feels like even at work I’m not focused. And then when I’m not working that’s literally all I’ve been doing. Instagram and CZcams. It’s really frustrating because I’m aware it’s happening but I’m not stopping myself lol
It's SO frustrating, isn't it?? Some people have suggested I look into "Digital Minimalism" and I think I'm going to give it a go! Anything is better than this. I'd really like to be more mindful of how I use my phone.
@@MorganLong ya I finally just set the time limit for the apps on my phone. It’s embarrassing when I see that I’ve been on my phone for hours and hours. There was a day I was on instagram for 4 hours!! Like how is that even possible? Lol so I just set the time limits and I’m gunna give that a go .... thank you for that suggestion!
I clicked on this video. I couldn't stop.
It was really late in the night, I was about to sleep, but your video captured my heart.
I listened to every single word you said, I was chocked by all the difficult things you went through, I was petrified to see how dedicated you are and how little you get in return.
I am from France, I did not know how difficult it could be for students in the US. I had no idea. I really want the best for you, I know you're going to be alright, everything's going to be alright.
I am speechless, breathless by such humility, wisdom and honesty. You truly are an amazing person Morgan.
Persuasion is my favourite Austen book so I hope you love it too. Austen actually wrote Northanger Abbey as a Gothic parody based on the books coming out at the time, it's a complete satire. I hope that makes it a little more enjoyable for you. Thank you for being so honest about your finances and work experience. 💙
what a wonderful way for me to end my night (australian here). i’m loving seeing all the autumn colours while i’m sweating my way through spring and summer 😫
Fellow Aussie viewer here. Definitely wishing it was autumn here too so we could join in with all the cosiness!!! Loving experiencing a Portland autumn through Morgan's videos though!
Mo, that video was everything I needed. I am SO blessed that I found your channel this year. The amount of peace you radiate into my life is out of this world. I am so proud to be a patron to your patreon account. Knowing I am helping you even in the smallest capacity brings me joy! I, too am an English undergrad student and you motivate me in my studies. I am so so thankful for you. Praying December will bring you more subscribers! You deserve it!
Allison, you are sunshine! Seriously I love having you be a part of my Patreon community and your comments are the BEST. Also, cheers to being English majors 📚
Hi Morgan! After watching this video, I decided to take the leap and move up to your Earl Grey tier on Patreon (I had previously been at Peppermint). You are so talented, inspiring, hard-working, and down to earth! Your content makes me so happy and I want to show my appreciation
Thank you so so much, Sarah
You now have a CZcams mix playlist, if you didn't know! Yay for us!
You know I love everything about what you share and your creativity. You are a beautiful soul. Thank you for sharing your challenges and for being transparent. Much love and support to you from Georgia!!💞🍂🍁 Everything will be Ok, indeed!
Morgan, thank you so much for opening up to us like this. 💗 It sounds strange because I am just a viewer through the screen, but honestly, You have helped take away some of my loneliness with these videos and that you talk to your viewers as friends. 💕 I believe in you so much! At this crossroads, don't be afraid to start saying no to the extra work that bogs you down.. you can fly doing what you love!! I really believe it! Just let go of the rest. ✨ You've worked so hard to get here and it shows. 💖 P.S. I COMPLETELY relate to the guilt, fatigue and hours lost to social media apps. The struggle is real! But awareness is key! I've been reading digital minimalism which is so eye opening. There's a lot to do to break the addiction to our phones.. Sending you a big hug Morgan! Thank you so much for the comforting reminder that everything will be okay. 😊
It absolutely doesn't sound strange to me because I have experienced exactly what you're saying with other CZcamsrs and I feel it even more so between myself and my own viewers like you 💗
Thank you for believing in me, Kristen 💕
I'm super interested in digital minimalism! I'm officially addicted to me phone and I need to figure out how to be more mindful of how I use it.
BIG hugs and lots of love 🤗
Thank you so much for your comforting and beautiful and heart-warming videos. I'm currently just a little more than a year away from completing my master's degree in France, and most of us here are lucky enough to not have to get huge loans to study at state-funded universities (most of them are practically "free"), but because of Covid everything has become so stressful and filled with uncertainty, and I'm not sure what employment will be like after I get my degree. I'm so so happy you get to do what you love and live comfortably, it's so inspiring ! I hope you continue making these amazing videos for a long time, and thank you again for always being so hopeful and honest.
Persuasion is one of my favorite Jane Austen novels
Ahhhhh....the American way of life. No wonder why we are so stressed and sick. Hopefully someday we will get it right. You are a beautiful soul. I'm so glad you followed your heart. 💖
Thank you so much, Kim 💖
i got so emotional reading this. First, hearing about your struggles during covid that reflect so many of us. It's nice when we realize just how much we are all in this together. Second, listening to you talk about your struggles when you moved. I know we have talked about this before but the similiarites in our situations is still so emotional to hear you talk about! I'm glad you realize how lucky you were to have Landon! I'm all by lonesome and it's very hard sometimes. Lastly, I got emotional when your story was nearing the end. Hearing about how your success on youtube and patreon has improved your life is so lovely to hear. Keep doing you and everything WILL be okay, Morgan! Happy dreams, teas, and reads
Phoebe, you are WONDERFUL. And I so applaud you for having the strength to go through all of this on your own. You know yourself so well and are so fully YOU because of it all. You are whole, all on your own and so when you do find someone you will be the greatest gift to their life! And they to yours! This time is so so so hard. And I know that when you're in the thick of it, talk of good things just around the corner can feel like bricks. But there's simply no other way than out. You will have your success, everything will be more than okay
Your hardwork and dedication will continue to be rewarded. Hang in there!
This really just made me cry! Thank you so much for sharing your path with us, Mo! This gives me so much hope as I am currently in a very similar position, at a crossroads working multiple jobs at the same time and if I am conpletely honest, exactly knowing what I really want to do: Follow my creative hiking business! Thank you so much, really! You don‘t know how much you just helped me with these words of yours! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Loads of hugs from the future 😉
Your story is so deeply relatable to mine. I have been a full time independent artist for six years and it has been crazy and exhausting and painful and wonderful. I am so inspired by your story as well. And also grateful to you for giving me one of my biggest passions, (writing and reading), back! I also generally work 7 days a week, very long hours especially since the Pandemic demolished my main income source. But we got this. We truly can and will overcome. So much good energy to you for your health and endeavors! I know you will continue to thrive ♡
P.S. Your pup could truly be my pup's long lost brother. They look and act so similar!
Thank you so much for sharing! Your videos/work are so appreciate and I hope you never forget how inspiring you are, have an amazing Thanksgiving! (and PS. the drone work is sooooo good!)
thank you for filming videos and being such a kind soul
Your talk touches my heart so much. Here in France due to covid the government's decisions are increasing the number of poor people and had put people in such terrible situations. I honor you for being vulnerable and talking about a topic (money) that is so tabou in our western world because it is the reason of a lot of our social ills. I am proud of you even if I don't know you and send you all my support
Merci beaucoup Kristtina-- câlins à vous en France
Your videos are so comforting 💕.
Your videos are little pieces of art. 🧡 just what I needed today! X
wow this was amazing. thank you for opening up and being so honest. here to support you forever!!!!!!
I love the length of this video! All your videos are just so soothing🥰🥰🥰
Hey Morgan, you’re amazing. Your videos are beyond amazing. I subscribed your channel in June or July I guess and since then it’s been my favorite. Now your story is really inspirational. Good luck for your future works!
Gosh, I am just so happy for you!
You are the sweetest soul.
I wish you the absolute best. 💕
What a joy you are as a human Morgan! I am so thankful for your presence and channel and hope you are able to dive into your own! You deserve it ❤️
I’m so happy to find this channel. You’re inspiring ✨
I find your videos to be so calming and soulful❤️ and thank you for being so honest. I hope you know that you are inspiring so many of us to take steps which are a MUST is this unbelievable year. You deserve to have all your wishes come true.❤️
First, I absolutely adore your videos. I realized it would be so lovely to have a "work from home with me" like you do "read with me"!!! During this time, I am realizing how great it is to have videos on in the background while working - it would be so fun to have it be like we can all feel like we're working "together" too!
I love this idea!!
this is so beautiful. your vlog (always), and seeing your story. it means a lot. thank you for sharing
Your videos are so inspiring and beautiful. Thank you for taking the time to create them. Can definitely see the effort you put into them! You are a lovely person and I also get so excited when you post a new video :)
Your honesty in this video is refreshing. I cried several times while watching this video :)
You're amazing :)
You made me cry but in a good way! You’re inspiration 💛 I love so much your videos! Believe in yourself, friend!
Always a pleasure to get a notification from you. 💙💙
This video left me feeling incredibly inspired, motivated and grateful, and I thank you for that 🙏🏻❤
You are so genuine and so calm, gentle and honest. Absolutely love your videos and definitely here for the long 'haul'! 🤗💖😊
You are such an inspirational person Mo! You're humble and special and you make tons of people happier. Hope you keep growing lots. Sending you a big hug
rewatching this after the video you posted yesterday has brought tears to my eyes 🥺 bloody proud of you for deciding to take that leap!!
You are such a kind gentle good honest soul and I am so happy to have found your videos. You make me want to reevaluate my choices and way of living and truly are an inspiration xx
We all love a guy who will support his girlfriend even when she won't believe in herself.. I can relate to that because my boyfriend's the same way ^^ I'm glad you were able to follow your intuition and inner voice and I wish you all the best in the future!!
This is one of the best vlogs I've ever seen. Funny, beautiful, moving and honest. Wow. I'm so inspired by you, Morgan.
The perfect thing to end my day, I hope you are well Morgan! Life is crazy at the moment, we’ve just got to sit back and take each day as it comes 😌💚
Portland is so aesthetically beautiful, and your vlogs are so wondrous. I don’t know why but I just want to say thank you for your videos and taking time to make something that might not seem so interesting but is in fact so fascinating.
Oh man you seem to have such a warm heart. It is beautiful to watch your videos, your aura, your peacefulness and your sense for aesthetic. Your videos are of an amazing quality. God Autumn is beautiful there!! Have a happy day :)
Dear Morgan, your authenticity and kindness is sooo touching (and I related a lot to some of your experiences) ❤️. You deserve the best, this community will be there for you and we are so grateful for the amount of kindness you put into your work 💕
I am so, so, so happy you are able to do the thing you love! Every time I see that you released a new video, an immediate smile comes to my face because I am SO excited to watch it. You are a beacon of light in very dark times. Thank you for sharing your beautiful soul with us
Your honesty and vulnerability in this vlog are so refreshing, good on you for taking that leap and improving your life!
I got some much needed perspective from this vlog, thank you! ☺️💕
Such gorgeous views from your house! The foliage, ahhhh!! I’m so happy that things are looking up and that it’s looking up BECAUSE you’re on the right track. Because you follow your passion. ☺️
This was beautiful and perfect for what I needed today. Thank you so much for sharing!
Thank you for another lovely, calming video Morgan and for sharing your story. I love your positive outlook and encouraging words to others.
Thank you for sharing. Your honesty made me tear up a bit 😊 you deserve everything that comes your way and more Morgan! ❤️
Hey, Morgan excited for your video, Thanks for these 45 mins of peace in all these chaotic days!!❤️
Proud patron here! So happy for you, Mo! We're learning and growing.
Your video’s are sooooooo peaceful and relaxing ! Thank you ! 🛌📚
Thank you for your vulnerability. I think these struggles are quite relatable. I’m happy you are in a better place right now and am excited to see you grow further x
Thank you for sharing this story ❤️ So beautiful and inspiring! Proud of you!!
This video could not have come to me at a better time. Thank you ❤️
As always an amazing and heartfelt video Morgan. Wishing you the very best. Lots of love and light ❤️❤️.
Thank you for your honesty and human touch. So important to hear everyone's real life, feelings and hardships. Brings connection. Xx
So very emotional watching the end of your video! So wonderful to hear your joy and the success from your passions :)
You are so inspiring, this video has truly given me the motivation to go chase my dreams. Thank you!
I can’t tell you how much I needed to hear this. Thank you so much for making this content and doing what you do. I feel you on how it’s not sustainable to work the 7 days a week life. So I am sending you all the best and hoping you soon won’t have to. Hoping to be a patron soon!
Thank you for sharing your story and struggles. I really needed this video, I cried a few times. Your videos bring me so much peace and positivity. Thank you ❤️
A very humbling and inspiring story. Thank you for being so open 🥰
Happy Weekend, Morgan!❤️❤️
I loved you opening up to us. I love your channel and wish you all the luck in getting to where you want. I have only just started my CZcams channel but you are a huge inspiration xx
This was the most lovely video, Morgan! Thank you for being vulnerable and honest with us- it's so important to pull back the curtain and be real with your viewers that life isn't always just happy tea drinking and book reading; it can be really hard too. But that doesn't mean we can't take pleasure in the happy moments and value the people in our lives who have been kind and good to us. I'm so glad you can find joy in your creative work, and I definitely find joy in watching it
aw morgan!! i love that you’re so vulnerable and raw with us. your words are so inspiring, and i know you make us all feel less alone, just like you say this community has done for you. sending prayers and thoughts your way that things will fall into place for you soon, and that you can focus on making your youtube/patreon your full time job😊✨✨
Thank you for caring the way you do, Rhiannon-- seriously your prayers, positive comments, general sunshiney presence mean so much to me! ✨
Yay! Friday morning video fun! 💕💕💕
A 45 minute video from Morgan? Great way to start my day 🥰
I just want you to know that you are inspiring so many people through your beautiful, raw videos. I teared up watching this one. I discovered your videos in February while nursing my first little one. It brought so much joy to me during a some tough sleepless nights. So THANK you! I am so Grateful for the work you do! You are such a light in a pretty dark world. ✨
I really needed this Morgan! Thank you for opening up about this! I am somewhat in the same boat as you so it was definitely encouraging to hear ❤️.
Thank you for making such lovely videos! I always make sure to take the time to sit and watch them on the tv because they’re so well done I always feel my little phone screen doesn’t do them justice 😊
Your videos are truest comfort :)
Finally got the chance to watch this video and Morgan.... I’m at a loss for words. You’re so humble & inspiring & I really hope your channel continues to grow. You deserve it and your content is amazing. Lol never skipping an ad again so you can get that money girl! 👏🏽
I’m so glad that I stumbled across your channel a few months ago. Your videos are always calming and inspiring. You may live in the PNW but your cheerful spirit always brings forth so much light. 🥰
I understand what you are saying about working in the service industry and not always getting treated well. I work in health care and my goodness, I'm amazed at how many people think it's perfectly fine to treat health care workers very rude and disrespectful. I appreciate your sharing your journey. I think your hard times have helped to make you a humble, down-to-earth person. I very much understand how difficult it is to start out with no financial support. I started the same way, as I do not come from money. My husband and I have worked very, very hard to have everything that we do have. WE are now in our mid-forties and it has taken over 20 years to become financially secure and pay off our home etc. etc. We've always lived very frugal and been content with less than what society tries to convince us we need. So thak you for sharing, your hard work, frugality, and determination will pay off!
Thank you for opening up! I really love your youtube channel. Sending love from Croatia! 🤗
I feel the same way! The last couple of weeks have been really hard for me. I have been very scattered and full of anxiety. I was prepping for my very first art sale. It was a lot of work! But I'm so grateful to be doing work that I love and expanding my audience. Thank you so much for everything that you do! You are such an inspiration to me and I always look forward to your content. You are amazing!
I relate to your money talk 100% thank you for being so honest about a topic that people avoid so much!
Your videos give me calm and relaxing vibe. So happy to be able to watch 45 min video👏🙌.
Morgan, you are absolutely an inspiration and thank you for sharing. Your videos are a source of light 💡 As someone that feels at a crossroads, and also looking for a job in order to change paths I related so much to this video, finances are always stressful and I appreciate you taking the time to share your experiences. Thank you so much ⭐️💛
Your honesty is motivational, thanks Morgan!!
Autumn 🍁🍂🍂 vibes are bombarding in this video
Thank you for sharing your story. I felt like I was holding my breath to make sure I didn’t miss a word. It felt important and emotional and inspirational. I can’t really put into words what I felt hearing it but I am grateful.
Commenting before watching but saw the timestamp: yay for a 45-minute video!!!
Shared your vlog on Facebook, wishing you all the blessings! Your vlog is a cup of cozy with a splash of forest magic and your wonderful Landon and Roo!
I started watching your videos since the beginning of the pandemic and watching how much you’ve grown on CZcams and your social media it’s just amazing you deserve this more than anyone in the world! Thanks for your videos, your lovely energy and your passion, I love you so much!! ☕️☀️
Thank you so so so sooooooo much, Cassandra ☕️☀️ Lots of love and many hugs 🤗
Your channel is just the best! It is the calming that I need in my very busy life! And let’s talk about the paper cranes...I am mesmerized by them and would give anything to have a couple hanging in my window ❤️
I'm a junior in college, growing more and more scared by the day of money and my future. I have so many dreams and I give them time and energy, but it always feels like those dreams are impossible and that I'll have to give them up at some point and give all my time to the options in front of me that only fill me with dread. Thank you for sharing...
I’m sooo happy to have witnessed the part of the growth of this channel and see your creativity be SO WELL loved by so many people ❤️
I grew up with a single mother so a lot of my goals have always centered around sustaining myself and also helping her in the process ❤️ we have similar stories as far as student loans / working throughout college... THEN making a cross country trip!! 🥺 I understand your feelings so so deeply, which is why I’m so so proud of you!!! ☺️