Video summary
In this vlog entry from July 2026, the creator reflects on completing their final building lessons with Sketching Scotty and expresses nervousness about starting a new series focused on drawing people later that week. The video captures a chaotic but busy Monday marked by babysitting duties, which leaves the narrator feeling exhausted despite everything going smoothly. This sense of disorder aligns with the creator's description of 2026 as "the year of chaos," though they maintain an optimistic outlook, believing that events will ultimately unfold as intended. Amidst this busyness, there is a brief domestic moment involving rain and playful interactions in a truck before the narrator heads off to edit footage for their audience.
The narrative then shifts to extensive family travels across the United States, beginning with a trip to Iowa where the creator visited their sister's home to celebrate the Fourth of July alongside her brother-in-law Bob and father. Following this gathering, they flew east to stay at a cousin's house in the Catskills for several days before traveling further down to Maryland to visit another relative. During these journeys, the narrator highlights specific experiences such as finally seeing Niagara Falls, noting humorously that goggles are necessary due to the mist, while also sharing scenic views from their rental car and accommodation windows. These trips serve not only as family reunions but also as opportunities to document various life events through video clips scattered throughout the vlog.
Back in California, the focus turns to significant personal milestones for the creator's husband, who is preparing for retirement by passing on his professional knowledge within his company. This period of transition involves a week-long work commitment that requires him to stay behind while the rest of the family travels or returns home separately. The trip also includes checking in with friends facing major life changes: one friend is celebrating their 90th birthday, and another has recently lost her husband following his passing. These visits underscore a theme of community support during times of loss and celebration, blending business logistics with emotional connections to loved ones across the country.
Looking ahead, the creator provides a glimpse into future plans for their content production space, hinting at the upcoming setup of a new art room that will eventually become a regular feature in their videos. Until this renovation is complete, viewers can expect sporadic uploads as the team navigates these complex travel schedules and family obligations. Despite the unpredictability and the heavy schedule involving driving across states and managing multiple commitments, the overall tone remains positive and grounded in gratitude for time spent with loved ones. The vlog concludes with a sense of readiness to hit the road again, balancing professional transitions with cherished personal moments before returning to their usual routine.
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Okay you guys, I got
the last of the building lessons
done from Sketching Scotty
uh last night, late last night.
So this week we'll be starting on
people. Hmm,
maybe.
Ay, yay, yay. Yeah, so anyway,
um
the people one has me the most nervous,
but we'll see. I like the way he
teaches, so maybe it'll be fine.
Um it's been babysitting day today. It
is Monday and
um
that went fine. I'm exhausted. There's a
lot of stuff going on in the background.
It's not bad stuff, it's just stuff.
Um
I am talking about some of it over on
Patreon.
It's just
when I tell you guys the year of chaos,
it's the year of chaos. It really is.
Um so anyway,
>> [laughter]
>> it'll all turn out the way it's supposed
to, I'm sure.
>> [sighs]
>> Uh we're going away for a couple weeks
to see my dad and then
>> [sighs and gasps]
>> we're going to be home for like a week
and then we've got to go out of town
again. Um this time my husband needs to
go to California um for some
retirement prep stuff for his company.
Um mainly
um you know, passing on knowledge to
who's going to be next.
And um we also have a couple friends who
um one who's having a 90th birthday
and my friend whose husband passed away
recently.
So
um
we're going to go see both of them, I
think, while we're there. I might fly
home without him.
Um which is fine, cuz he might have to
stay there a few days longer.
And like I said,
Oh, I'm sorry. That's uh
grandson and daughter leaving. Um
there's a lot of stuff going on. Um so,
yeah, there's that. All right.
I'll be back. I guess I better get to
editing, cuz you know, it's got to get
done.
I'll be back.
>> Come here.
>> What are you doing?
>> It's insane rain over here.
>> Oh, they're splashing in the puddle. You
like it?
>> I don't want to sit by her in the truck.
I'm going to go and sit by her.
>> No, I'm in the front seat.
>> No, I get the front this time.
>> No, I'm in the front seat.
>> There's nothing like a summer storm.
>> Right.
>> Hello everybody. It's been a couple days
since I checked in. Well, more than
that.
Um
we've been out visiting family. I have a
sister in Iowa.
>> [snorts]
>> And um
my brother and his wife met Bob and I uh
there and we had 4th of July with my
sister and her family and also my dad is
living there.
Um
and then we flew
east
with my brother and his wife and we are
staying up in the Catskills. This is
her cousin's house.
And this is our view from
the front window.
I know, right?
Anyway,
we are um
here for a couple more days and then
we're going
down to Maryland to visit another family
member and yeah, uh it's there's there's
video clips and things. I'll put them
here.
Hey guys, it's been a bit.
>> [laughter]
>> So we
As you've seen, if you're watching this,
you saw some clips.
We went to the Midwest and East Coast to
visit family.
Um we did it with my brother and his
wife.
Um had a lot of fun.
Uh did some fun things. I got to finally
see Niagara Falls. I got to see the
Catskills.
Um FYI, if you go see Niagara Falls,
you need goggles.
>> Ready to drive.
>> Ding ding ding. Hello, guys.
>> We're ready to drive.
>> We're in the rental car again.
Um
As I've hinted at before, there's a lot
going on right now. Most of it's all
good. Um we did have one friend that
passed away. Um we're
uh [gasps]
going to check in on the wife. We are in
California. Mr. Mr. Bob had to go to
work
for a week because he is getting ready
to retire. So, we have knowledge
transfer stuff going on at his company.
And um
he said, "Why don't you come down with
me for the weekend?" And we're going to
check in with a few of our friends. One
of them's having a birthday. Check in
with the widow of our friend who passed.
And a bunch of things. Maybe drive by
the old house.
Um there is a lot going on right now.
But,
it's all good. Well, most
Mostly good.
Um
Here's a little tiny hint. We will be
setting up a new art room soon.
>> Yep.
>> Um so, I will be filming that for you
guys. The content until then is going to
be sporadic at best. Um but, yeah, I
will do my best. And um
yeah. So, we are going to hit the road
and check in on a few things. We have
time.
>> [sighs and gasps]
>> It's weird to be back in California. I
will tell you that. All right, I'll be
back.
>> [music]
>> Mhm.