Anyone else just watch a bunch of these videos and are now fighting themselves over whether they want to go do their budget, start doing fun cardio, read a book, or watch another Makari Espe video because they’re so wonderful?

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

This is such a lovely comment Ellen :') Thank you!!

@debbiemah6746

2 ай бұрын

Yup! ❤

@eidnamusic

2 ай бұрын

Yes lol

@elinah9765

Ай бұрын

Yes!

@chali4478

Ай бұрын

hahaha lol yes!

Your dad tracking your following is the most supportive and precious thing ever 😭

@monnd3481

18 күн бұрын

Oh my gosh the side by side reading clips with your dad were adorable

In some way, I think my algorithm woke up one morning and said, "Let's make this girl happier!" and it brought me to your channel. You truly spread joy and inspiration with your content, and I hope your dad (and you) will get to see this channel grow even more 💃🌟

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Awe thanks Veronica. This is a really lovely comment and I appreciate it ❤

@lilliannaap6240

2 ай бұрын

this is very random, but I also randomly found her channel today and wrote almost the same comment as you without seeing your comment before 😅 what are the chances of that lol anyways just found it funny, i'll leave you be now haha

I've set a goal for myself to read 1 page of a book every day. Sometimes big goals are scary. Setting a small goal gives me room to do more if I want but also still be glad that I read no matter how little.

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

That's so good! I love setting small (attainable) goals when starting a new habit :)

@verdezap

3 ай бұрын

I did this, and it works.

@AhhhSukeSuke

3 ай бұрын

What book are u reading!?

@yourm8k8

3 ай бұрын

@@AhhhSukeSuke it's called to engineer is human

Yes, normalise DNFing books!! I refuse to waste my time on things I don’t enjoy. Obsessed with your outlook on life, Makari. Love from Australia 🤗

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Hi back from Canada 😍 And I couldn’t agree more! 😄🙌🏼

The way he says "love you a lot, kid" ❤️

I'm 36 and a couple of years ago, I decided to stop reading books halfway through that doesn't interest me or I could not get through. All my life, I've always pushed through, no matter how much I don't like the book. But I realized life is too short to shove a book down my throat if it doesn't make me happy. I give a book up to 1/3 or 1/2 of it and if it still feels like a slog, I give up and move on to another. I don't feel guilty about it anymore than when I was younger. Recent book I gave up on: A Little Life (It's misery porn - I coulnd't do it! And this is coming from a woman who had a telenovela style life/upbringing!) I love this so much and can't wait to see more videos from you!

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

I've heard a lot of similar Little Life reviews! I'm glad you put it down when it stopped suiting you 🙌 Thanks for taking the time to leave this really helpful comment - I appreciate it!

@ang_131

3 ай бұрын

I am an avid fantasy reader annnd I skipped the Two Towers when I read Lord of the Rings. It was SO boring. So I read a synopsis of the book and moved on to the Return of the King. No shame. Life is too short to read stuff I don’t enjoy. For me, reading is for enjoyment. The books I read are “junk food”. They’re fun, they’re always fiction, I don’t learn anything except maybe some new vocabulary. And that’s okay!

Honestly I'm so glad that yt recomended me your video about doing cardio everyday for 30 days. I was suprised, that you didn't have hundreds of thousands subscribers. I absolutely love your videos and editing style. You give such vibrating and positive energy and your videos actually changed something in me. After watching your videos I decided that I want to change my lifestyle for better: be more active, ditch addicting apps and finally allow myself to read more instead of pushing off reading because I feel bad that I actually need to study (but end up on being phone anyways :/ ). I wish you only the best and I'm excited to see your new videos in the future. Keep doing what you do and enjoy yourself. xoxo

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Hey thanks Agata! I really appreciate this comment - you're too kind!! It means a lot to know my videos make an impact sometimes

Your dad reading with you is so wholesome ❤️ lots of love from Germany! 🥰

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Hello back from Canada!! 🥰

@pinkhope84

3 ай бұрын

@@makariespealso Hi 🙋‍♀️ from Hamburg Germany

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

@@pinkhope84 hello!! I love Germany - I gotta get back there sometime!

@a12i9

3 ай бұрын

whoa didn't know there were so many fellow Germans here ❤

I don't even want to think about how many times you had to reposition that camera. Pure nightmare fuel and you still keep up that energy. Amazing.

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

😂

ahh your dad following your subscriber count is the cutest thing you deserve the best !! + i'm definitely filled with motivation to read after this one

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Ya he's the best 😆 And amazing! I'm glad to hear it!!

girl, you are such a blessing to the world. so grateful youtube recommended me your channel ❤️ so inspired and motivated by your content & can’t wait to keep seeing you THRIVE ☀️🧘🏻‍♀️🫶🏻😊

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Awe - thanks Kristin :') I appreciate it ❤

There should be no shock to your parents about how fast your channel is growing. Totally cool aunt vibes 😎👌🏻

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Awwee thanks :')

I was an avid reader growing up. The ‘learning to read’ stuff like good ol’ mysteries … Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, Agatha Christie’s…. Then university, a career in education and then, leadership, which really taught me about ‘reading to learn’. Thanks to our daughter and hubby (and retirement) now, I’m slowly returning to ‘reading for fun’ and ‘reading to relate!’ Thanks for the boost. Keep on inspiring!

I can’t believe you don’t have more subscribers! I just watched your video where you cut your screen time, and I instantly love this channel! You have such great energy and I love the style of your videos.

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Hey thanks I really appreciate it!! :)

This is the most wholesome yt channel that has ever existed! thank you

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Awe thanks! I appreciate it :)

Your relationship with your dad is sooo wholesome. Gives me the warm fuzzies.

Makari, I’m thoroughly convinced that you’re the only KZreadr who could make me want to watch someone read 😂 your videos are still my favorite since I’ve found you. Keep going!! You’re killing it!!

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Courtney!! I appreciate it :')

Your dad being such a big cheerleader for your channel is so heart warming and adorable 💕

This is the second of your videos that I'm watching and I already love your channel and contagious smile. Keep it up!

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!! :)

i feel so validated seeing someone else who couldn't finish Hamnet!!! also it seems like you live in the most beautiful place in the world- the last 2.5 hour reading timelapse was absolutely magical!!!

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Phew!! I'm not alone 😂

Avid reader here but I don’t think I could read for 2.5 hrs straight every day! So good on you. I do read every day though. Always at night. Sometimes in the day especially if I’m waiting for things. Like a doc appointment. Good job Makari on reaching so many people.

Currently back in my reading era! I used to read a ton but allowed life and screen time take over. My goal is two books per month!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Nice!! Thats a great goal 😍

I love this! My job requires that I stare at a screen, and I found myself looking at my other screen while taking.... screen breaks... so now I read instead and it feels so much better on my poor eyes!

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

100%! A good chunk of my "free time" involves a screen... By the end of the day my head just feels like it's going to explode

Best part of 2024 - discovering this channel 🇨🇦

may your dad witness you becoming one of the most successful KZreadrs. I wish you and your family all the best🥺🥺🥺

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Awe :') Too kind. Thank you!!

I definitely don't read as much as I did when I was a child, but back then, I didn't have to read as a major part of earning my living. LOL. I still find a lot of benefit from reading-- it clears my mind, settles me, and if you find the right book, it is lovely! I've been trying to read about 10 pages every night. Somedays I'm successful and somedays I am not!! The idea of getting together with a friend to catch up and also read together, that sounds wonderful and I'm tempted to see if any of my friends would be interested!

The dog falling out of her lap made me laugh :) This is such a great idea for a video!! Such a good reminder of the importance of reading and getting off our phones! Thanks for motivating/challenging me Makari!

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it Whitney! 🙌😄

I love your videos, you have such a positive energy! I'm looking forward to see you hit the first million 😉

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

😆 One day!

You are such a positive person and I am so glad your videos are getting more attention 🥰

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Greta. I really appreciate it 🥰

AHHAAHA Definitely everyone should watch your videos, so energetic and so nice and also inspiring! Keep going lots of love!

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

😆❤ Thank you! I'm glad you like them 🙌

I love that "The Grapes of Wrath" was the backup choice 😂 PS - keep going! Your content and editing are great!!

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

I know right 😆 And thank you!!

I actually made reading one of my new years goals (yes, yes I know…), and it has actually been amazing. Last year I finished 10 books, so I was like let’s finish 15 in 2024. And so far in this year, i’ve managed to finish 11 books. And it feels amazing, I always thought I wouldn’t have time with Working fulltime and just life… but I do.. because I make time for it now, by putting my phone down! It has brought me so much joy! Also your channel has brought me so much joy, keep doing what you’re doing! It’s amazing ❤

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

I love to hear it!! 😍 And I'm with you - it's all about what we prioritize. And thanks for the kind words - I appreciate it :)

Midway through the video, but your dad getting excited about your subscriber count is the cutest!!

I've recently realized that I have 18 books with a bookmark in them... meaning I started reading them at some point and took an extended pause. This amazing video is wakeup call and motivation to start consistently reading again to reduce my screen time AND recollect my bookmarks 🙂

just randomly found you on youtube and I am sooo happy to have found you Makari :) your vibe, the editing, the content of your videos, loving it all! hoping dad sees an even bigger growth in your numbers, because you deserve it!

I truly love your energy and videos, thank you!!!❤

Watched 3 of your videos and I absolutely enjoyed the heck out of them. Great job!

So glad I subscribed to you, your content is always so pleasant :)

also... omg how how cute is it that your dad is keeping track of your subscriber count 😭

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

😂 I know right.... we're a bit addicted

you’re so creative 🤩 loved it!!

I'm currently reading the Grapes of Wrath! I had to take a break for a while, but I'm determined to finish it by the end of this week. I love your videos!! Happy reading : )

I just found your channel a few days ago and you are so inspirational, thank you for making these videos for people to enjoy and feel inspired by

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Well thanks for watching Phoebe - I really appreciate it 🥹

smiling through the whole process, gonna read my book now! love ya!

Hi Makari!! I discovered your channel only recently, but I subscribed so fast, because your smile and sweet personality are so uplifting!🥰 You deserve to have this channel grow, because you seem like a really genuine and wholesome person, which is so rare to find on KZread these days. Keep going! Love from Mauritius P.S Your editing and your antics makes your channel feel like a sitcom, its great!😂

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Mauritius! So cool! :) Thanks for the really lovely comment Nicole. It means alot ❤ The sitcom note makes me want to make an actual sitcom video now 😆

I kind of have the opposite problem - I read instead of doing work for my MSc. Love your content 😊

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Melanie! I appreciate it 😄

Hello from Canada! You are so joyful and so inspiring and I love the way you are cultivating a life full of things you love! Queer eye makeovers and getting the cardio in that your body needs and reading when it feels good ❤ Do you happen to live on Vancouver Island? The beautiful beaches remind me of there. Much love, continue to make fun videos and know they uplifting! I cant wait to see your channel grow and happy to be here in early days

commenting for the algorithm so more people can find your videos :) your dad seems great!

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!! And he is 😆

I found your channel yesterday, your videos are so good and fun to watch! Can't wait to watch them all :D

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Hey thanks Aurelia!! I hope the binge was fun! 😆 More videos on the way!

Cheers to your dad following your subscribers count!! I just subscribed after watching a few of your videos so I'll be one more number to count hehe 🩷 Lots of love!! 🥰

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Awe thanks - I appreciate it 🥰

Am gonna start reading as well. I have recently gone back to working out a lot. But, I have also been having this nagging feeling that I use my phone a lot. Am gonna switch it up. Starting tomorrow. Yay!

i swear i adore your perspective of life and your sense of humour! you're sunshine :) loving your videos, keep going!!

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Thank youuuu! :) I'm glad you like them :)

I’m a big reader, so I enjoyed watching you lean more into this habit. For anyone who wants to read more but feels overwhelmed by the infinite choices, may I suggest the “What Should I Read Next” podcast. Every week, a guest shares 3 books they liked and 1 book they didn’t and the host gives them recommendations for what they may enjoy reading next.

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

This is so helpful! Thank you for sharing 😍

@debbiemah6746

3 ай бұрын

Cool!

I just stumbled upon two of your videos, the one about cardio and this one. I just love your energy and the fun edits you do and as someone who enjoys reading and exercise why does it feel like I just found a friend? Your enthusiasm is infectious 😁

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Rocky! I'm glad you enjoyed the videos 😄

You're hilarious 😂 love it! Your videos are very different compared with the people I use to follow. Your content is fun, refreshing and inspiring to do things, and you spread very good vibes 😊 Keep doing this content please!

I absolutely love your videos! They make me think more about my own habits and goals in such a great and positive way. Hope you keep doing them!

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Thank you!! And I will :) Just working on some new videos now :)

Your humor is amazing and your video seems light to watch. Thanks for brightening my Sunday :)

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

videos are 10/10 gold

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Thank youuuu ❤

I’m so happy I found your channel. Your videos are an instant watch for me. You make me smile with your cheerful attitude and your charming clumsy-like humor ❤️

@debbiemah6746

3 ай бұрын

Love her ‘clumsy-like’ humour, too! So engaging!

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Awe thank you! I love to hear it :')

Your videos are SO amazing!!!!!! Makes life feel like an adventure

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Hey thank you!! I really appreciate it!! :)

The world needs more Larry! Love your content!

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

😂

I love your videos, and as a bookworm myself, I was so excited for you! You game me motivation to try more of that experiment myself

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Anastasia! I really appreciate the kind words ❤

What a wholesome video - I am looking forward to more videos in the future 😊. I started to read again 3 weeks ago and made the promise to myself to read at least one chapter a day. It really helps to wind down before going to bed. However, it seems that I have to find a cute café or such a lovely spot like you had by the beach. 🌊 Have a wonderful day 😊

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Hey thanks Jane - I'm glad you enjoyed it 😄 Beaches and cafes = 10/10 reading locations I hope you have a great week! :)

Love your video style Makari! I can tell how much effort you put into your channel and the editing is on point! So motivating as well, keep up the good work (: XX

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Hey thanks! I really appreciate it ❤😄

Makariiiii omg gurl i am absolutely in love with you. FOR REAL!! I have like almost half of your videos now and needless to say i absolutely love em, I am gonna look forward to your videos from now on.

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Hey thank you!! I really appreciate it!! :)

I used to be able to read a whole day when I was a kid. Now I feel like the internet has taken over my life, but I'm trying to change that. I recently turned on my phone's grayscale filter so I spend less time on it and it's actually working for me. Now I just have to find a book that pulls me into it's story.

Wow!!!! Its so cool to see that you have your book in bookstores way to go!!! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Thanks Hailie!! :)

This is my favourite internet challenge so far ❤ Love your channel too!

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Maria!!

You have a cute personality. So much fun! Thanks for taking us on your book reading adventure!

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Thank youuuu ::')

Her wardrobe is my favourite thing

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

brb while I frame this comment.... 😆❤

Your very good at this. 😁

Makari, Hello from Everett, Washington! I am so glad I found your channel. You're curious, silly, honest and challenge yourself to new heights in life. We are similar! I hope your reading continues, I suggest some graphic memoirs! Maybe An Artist by Liz Montague and It Won't Always Be Like This by Malaka Gharib are two of my recent favs!

@debbiemah6746

3 ай бұрын

Cool suggestions!

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the suggestions, Marcella!! :)

Woohoo, 20k subscribers!! Love the video!

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Wooo! I know right 😆 And thank you!!

Your videos are so fun! Congrats on another great challenge. Glad you are enjoying good weather and good books 😊. Tell your dad you just earned another subscriber 👋

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

😆 Hey thanks! We both appreciate it 😂

@debbiemah6746

3 ай бұрын

😂❤ I’m sure he’s watching!

Yess I’ve done this challenge a few times now on my channel! Loved watching yours

Loving your channel! Keep up the good work ❤

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Thank youuuu :)

Another banger👌 love the good vibes as always!

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Thank youuuuu! :)

This video is so great! It is so nice to see you and your closest people engaging in this together too. I have such a hard time with the whole decreasing screen time thing, especially because I have almost fully transitioned to reading digitally, all books on my iPad... and still I feel guilty like I don't read enough "real" books. It is such a tough thing to reconcile even within your own mind. I used to be the kid that would haul an entire bag filled with books with her everywhere she went and would walk down city streets while reading. Probably safer for me now that I don't, but I definitely miss those days. These days, I just bring the iPad everywhere and read whenever I have any spare moments. Side note! I am so proud of you for getting a new book when you weren't into Hamnet. It is such a hard thing for me to watch someone not enjoying a book and just forcing themselves for the sake of finishing it. Reading should be fun and it should make you happy, or immerse you in a new world. If it isn't for school or work or something, there is nothing that says you need to finish every book you start. Thanks again for the great video!

@debbiemah6746

3 ай бұрын

Great points! I like how she didn’t poopoo the book either; rather, politely and respectfully shared her thoughts. (And her note to Paul lol)

@MeghFitzpatrick

3 ай бұрын

@@debbiemah6746 Definitely! She gave it a good shot, and not every book is for every reader, even if is beloved by others or critically acclaimed :)

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Megh! You're too kind - jeez louise. Steph is the same. She reads all of her books on her phone so this week was a nice break for her! I'm happy you feel that way about me ditching hamnet. Honestly I was so scared to include that bit because I didn't want to offend any hamnet lovers out there.

I love your videos, and this inspires me to dig into the pile of books I keep buying and not reading! Also, I think you're going to have a great KZread career ahead of you if you want one, my husband started in 2020 and he's up to 500k subs now. I feel like watching your channel grow reminds me of his start!

@debbiemah6746

2 ай бұрын

I’m a collector of books, too! I am more motivated to start reading them now, though!

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Hey thanks!! I appreciate this motivation!! :)

Your content is so inspirational and cheerful! Also loved the coin flip idea - time to break open a book! :)

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy it :)

Another Makari video :) Congrats on finishing the challenge. Also it's good to quit books you don't really love. You made the right choice.

You are such an amazing person, friend, daughter, etc!!! THANK YOU FOR EXISTING

@larryespe3029

3 ай бұрын

Isn’t she?! 👍❤️😊

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

get outta here dad 😂

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

This is a really lovely comment. Thank YOU for existing ❤

that walking at 9:50 😂 so hilarious. You really have a great humor.

@debbiemah6746

3 ай бұрын

Agree!!❤

always love your vids!!! especially trying challenges are super fun:)

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I'm really glad you enjoyed it! :)

Willie is adorable 🥰

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Truer words have never been spoken

Willy so cute... this was a fun video!

Hey, what an inspiring video... now I got in the mood to read again thanks ❤️

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

I love to hear it :')

LMAOO your comedic timing/editing and personality 😂😂 I watch stand up all the time but your video made me laugh and smile so much haha

@wenzhiquan

3 ай бұрын

so much MORE*

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

awe thanks - this is so kind ❤ I really appreciate it 😆

Don't get me wrong, I love buying books, but it has been a game changer going to the library instead. So much money saved!!

You’re legit my favorite person on KZread! 🙂

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Thanks :')

@debbiemah6746

3 ай бұрын

Ditto!❤

Damn this is such a great idea... I will definitely be trying this. Your videos are wonderful, you seem like such a cool person!

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Hey thanks! I really appreciate it :)

Love these challenge videos. Keep up the great content :)

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Love to hear it! Thank you :)

I read on my lunch break today, it was glorious!

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

amazing!!

Second time watching your video (first was I did stretching every day for a month), and love your personality and great editing, so you definitely earned yourself a new subscriber (also wondering why you don't have around 100k subs)

@makariespe

Ай бұрын

Hey thank you! I really appreciate it :)

Fun video. I read a lot and love it. Now I want to read even more books. 🙂

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Amazing!! 😄🙌

This was such an interesting way to reframe screen use and what we do with our free time! I think I'm going to try this.

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Nice! Good luck Kate :) I really enjoyed doing it

@kateadams5505

3 ай бұрын

@@makariespeThanks Makari :)

I love to read multiple books at a time, so I am so surprised and impressed that you mostly stuck with the same books for 2.5 hours each day! Love your videos!

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Ashley! :) And I've never really been able to read multiple books at a time - but I wish I could!

@debbiemah6746

3 ай бұрын

I’m glad someone else does that! I was beginning to wonder about my attention span!

Makari!!!! I love your videos so much. - fellow Vancouver islander

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

Thanks Sarah!! And no wayyyy - small world 😍

Thank you for the reminder. I love reading so much that my second degree is in literature; however, I struggle to do it sometimes because screens are so addictive. Logging off now to read. :)

@makariespe

3 ай бұрын

I hope you had a lovely reading session! :)

I love your videos so much! very inspiring and heartwarming! Made me tear up and I’m not even sure why lol.

@makariespe

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Shannon - I'm glad you enjoy them :')