Patreon Update
Added 2022-12-26 20:47:37 +0000 UTCHello, everyone! Firstly, I just want to say "thank you". For the past few months, Patreon has become my safe space. As you've probably noticed, I've struggled recently with feeling confident on YouTube. It's difficult when tens of thousands of people see your videos because there's almost always going to be negativity. I know I should ignore it. I know I shouldn't let it get to me. I know it means nothing in the big picture. But, I'll be honest, I've been having a hard time with it lately.
I am not finished with YouTube. I know I'll find my confidence and inspiration again sometime, and I do plan on posting more YouTube content when I am able. But I'm not going to push myself to put out content I'm not proud of, or when I am in a particularly obsessive headspace. That being said, I do want to spend more time here with you guys on Patreon. I love the discussions we have in the comments, and I love the music you all expose me to! I feel like my analytical skills are constantly put to the test in the best way here on Patreon. Here, I get to do what I love.
That said, I will be doing two videos a week here on Patreon...starting this week. Tuesdays and Thursdays are the days I want to devote to this. This week, I will use these days to finish up our Manic journey. After this week, we will begin two new journeys- Tuesdays will be for Lana Del Rey's Norman Fucking Rockwell, and Thursdays will be for Halsey's Hopeless Fountain Kingdom.
I have made this decision after several considerations, including the polls in which you all participated, my own need for consistency and stability, and my mental health (and needing to focus more here as opposed to YouTube at the moment).
I love you all! I appreciate you all!
Thank you ❤️❤️❤️
Comments
Thank you so much, Barbara! I really appreciate this heartfelt comment more than you know ♥️♥️♥️
English Teacher KP
2022-12-29 20:39:17 +0000 UTCDear KP, I am so sorry to hear about your struggles with YouTube. I totally understand it is difficult to receive negativity. Even when most comments are positive, that single negative comment can hit hard. I just wanted to let you know how much I appreciate you and the content you create both here on Patreon and on YouTube. I have learned so much from your videos. I never paid much attention to the use of literary devices in song lyrics before, but now I think about you every time I notice an alliteration 😄. Your analyses helped me to truly appreciate Taylor Swift's songwriting and turned me from someone who enjoyed her music into a full Swiftie. I also started listening to artists I did not know that well before, like Halsey and Lana Del Rey. I am looking forward so much to your analyses of the two albums on Patreon. So, thank you for sharing your skills in this way! You are not only talented, but also such a kind and authentic person. I really appreciate your openness about mental health, as I find it hard to talk about such topics myself. I am happy you have found a safe space on Patreon and I can enjoy your videos and support you here. I hope you will find a way to be more comfortable on YouTube on your own terms. Take care! With love, Barbara
2022-12-29 17:41:40 +0000 UTCHi KP! I’m wishing you and your family happy holidays ^,^ I’m so excited for your future plans with Patreon. And please, know that whenever you do decide to post on YouTube we’ll always be there for you 💕
Camila Dejesus
2022-12-28 04:22:15 +0000 UTCIt's wonderful! But don't expect bops.
Jim Lent
2022-12-27 22:17:46 +0000 UTCThis was a great outcome and I'm really looking forward to exploring 2 albums simultaneously with you and everyone else here. It's totally understandable if you want to step away from the pressure of Youtube and hone in on your craft here. We support you wholeheartedly and we love these discussions just as much as you do. Thanks for everything you do KP.
Edward Ramirez
2022-12-27 20:42:02 +0000 UTCYes 🥰🥰🥰
English Teacher KP
2022-12-27 17:58:52 +0000 UTCI've heard such great things, so I'm definitely excited about this album ♥️♥️♥️
English Teacher KP
2022-12-27 17:58:42 +0000 UTCI'm so excited ♥️♥️♥️
English Teacher KP
2022-12-27 17:58:10 +0000 UTCThank you, Jules & Daisy! I appreciate you ❤️❤️❤️
English Teacher KP
2022-12-27 17:57:55 +0000 UTCCompletely agree-- life is a difficult and rather perplexing thing! I'm 31, and I feel like I still have no idea what I am doing. But here's to learning along the way!
English Teacher KP
2022-12-27 17:57:25 +0000 UTCI'm so excited, too! Love you guys ❤️❤️❤️
English Teacher KP
2022-12-27 17:55:34 +0000 UTCThank you for the tip! I appreciate you ❤️❤️❤️
English Teacher KP
2022-12-27 17:55:09 +0000 UTCCheers to that!
English Teacher KP
2022-12-27 17:54:42 +0000 UTCI think I only know one song of HFK and one from NFR, but it is exciting nonetheless! Here’s to hoping I’ll find new music to love 🥰
Iolita Kovatchki
2022-12-27 13:21:36 +0000 UTCi think doing both albums is a great idea! when you start with hfk you might wanna do the first two "songs" in one, you'll see why when you do listen to the first one lol i'm sure having that many people watching you on yt can get stressful, i'm glad you feel more comfortable on patreon :-)
j
2022-12-27 00:22:58 +0000 UTCI think that’s an amazing idea for both taking some time for yourself with YouTube because it’s understandable and you gotta put you first ❤️and excited for the double album reactions 🥰we all love you here and these discussions we get to have each week. Excited for this!
Nikki S
2022-12-27 00:22:36 +0000 UTCYou take care of you but we're doing Norman...no drill...OMG. I want you to come first but you chose two phenomenal albums. Take breaks, enjoy everyday, and we pay cause this is our safe space too. Life's hard, I'm a couple jumps from 30 and this is not what I envisioned not to say I don't love it, but it's like perplexing.
Hunter Kuehn
2022-12-26 22:53:35 +0000 UTCYour happiness and health are the most important things. The fact that you treat fan requests with such respect is awesome - thank you for the Lana album ❤️❤️❤️
Julia & Daisy
2022-12-26 22:26:15 +0000 UTCI’m glad you feel safe here on patreon! I just love your content and can’t WAIT for your thoughts on NFR. I’ve been obsessed with the album lately !
Eden McFadden
2022-12-26 22:05:04 +0000 UTCThank you Teacher KP, so excited for all the content! ❤️ But remember that your wellness always comes first and we will 100% understand if you need to slow down ❤️
Vivika Sweiven Crawford
2022-12-26 22:01:31 +0000 UTCWow, so cool! Thank you, that’s a great idea ❤️❤️❤️ Looking forward to Tuesdays and Thursdays, take care 🥰
Viktoriia Hrynenko
2022-12-26 21:11:31 +0000 UTCI love the community that we can create here, it's a safe space
Rafael Gunji
2022-12-26 21:05:24 +0000 UTCSorry about the grief you're getting on YouTube. If it's any consolation, Norman F. Rockwell is Lana at her best.
Jim Lent
2022-12-26 21:04:31 +0000 UTC
