Vlog#41: No More Gaming Videos

Summary

In this heartfelt vlog, the speaker shares that they will undergo eye surgery tomorrow and explains their feelings about the process. They reveal that due to exhaustion and loss of interest, they are retiring from making gaming videos but will continue occasional vlogs. They plan to focus on personal projects, like quilting and reading, and may still share some content related to books and daily life. The speaker emphasizes their need for rest post-surgery but assures their audience they will stay connected through future vlogs.

Takeaways

• 👁️ The speaker is undergoing eye surgery on their right eye tomorrow and will need to leave at 6:00 AM for it.
• 🕒 The surgery is scheduled for 8:00 AM, but the speaker is unsure about what will happen between 6:30 AM and the time of the surgery.
• 💉 The surgery will be done under local anesthesia, so the speaker will be awake but comfortable during the procedure.
• 🎮 The speaker has decided to stop recording gaming videos as they no longer enjoy it and feel tired and bored of the process.
• 📹 They will continue making occasional vlogs, but not daily, about various topics like their surgery, gifts, or anything they find interesting.
• 📚 The speaker loves to read and might talk about books they are reading or even read stories they've written in future vlogs.
• 🛌 After surgery, they will need to lie flat on their back for a few days and only get up briefly for specific tasks like eating and bathroom breaks.
• 💧 The speaker will need to use several different eye drops after the surgery and is concerned about remembering to use them on time.
• 🧵 The speaker plans to start making a quilt they designed a while ago, sharing progress updates through vlogs.
• 👋 The speaker is saying goodbye to gaming videos, but they will still connect with their audience through vlogs and occasional readings.

Q & A

What type of surgery is the speaker preparing for?

The speaker is preparing for eye surgery on their right eye, scheduled for the following day.

What time does the speaker need to arrive for the surgery?

The speaker needs to leave at 6:00 AM to arrive at the surgery center by 6:30 AM.

How does the speaker describe the anesthesia they will receive during surgery?

The speaker mentions they will be under local anesthesia, meaning they will not be fully asleep but will be relaxed and able to respond during the surgery.

Why is the speaker deciding to stop making gaming videos?

The speaker feels tired, bored, and no longer enjoys making gaming videos, noting that it has become a chore rather than fun.

Will the speaker stop uploading content altogether?

No, the speaker plans to continue making vlogs about various topics, like sharing life updates, showing things they find interesting, and reading books.

What will the speaker focus on after stopping the gaming videos?

The speaker plans to start making a quilt they designed a long time ago and will show the progress in their vlogs.

What concern does the speaker have about their post-surgery care?

The speaker is concerned about remembering to take the eye drops as prescribed, as they have a long schedule for using four different drops over a month.

What type of videos might the speaker continue to make occasionally?

The speaker might occasionally make videos reading books from the game 'Skyrim' or reading chapters from a book they write.

How does the speaker feel about comments from their viewers?

The speaker appreciates meaningful comments from regular viewers but doesn’t engage with comments that simply say 'Hi' or 'I love you,' as they find those comments unproductive.

What restrictions will the speaker have after the eye surgery?

The speaker will need to lay flat on their back most of the time, only getting up for five minutes each hour, or to use the bathroom and eat.