FIRST OF ALL, I’m so so excited for this. Thanks for coming back and becoming a part of this conversation. So tell me, what are you wanting to see over here? Don’t feel like you only can pick one thing, tell me everything you’d love, I’ll make note of what would be fun and resonates with what I want to share on the corner project and I’ll work on creating with those in mind! xM
I would like to see self care practices ypu use and I've always loved how your physical space means so much to you. I change things in my space so often and I love seeing your tips with decorating.
Hello!(: Okay, so idk if you do this anymore, but a big reason I related to you in the past was because you danced AND did calligraphy! You used to post your doodles and quotes, I used to love it! It made me think that my hobbies weren’t so OUT THERE! I, of course, would love to see anything you decide to post! But I was wondering if you still did your doodles, and if you did, if that could be something you decide to share? I love this project and I hope all is well with you! Thank you for reading! (:
Hi Megan! I started following you when you were on YOMYOMF. I just really enjoy your content and I'm so glad that you are able to be more of yourself on the internet instead of having to pretend to be something people want. I would love to see the behind the scenes on how you think like creating a project, picture, or even a train of thought. Also, (not diagnosing myself) but pretty sure I have more anxiety than I ever thought I had and so if you have info on different forms of anxiety/what the traits are that would be awesome! So glad I am able to be here in your little corner
hi Megan, been following you since you were doing dance content; i'm so excited to see you blossom into whoever you feel inside. you're already glowing ever since you changed your hair and style! i'm excited for the content you've already described of wanting to do; mental health, brain dumps and interior stuff. it would be exciting to also see what you listen to to feel certain ways (whether is it to feel productive, or inspired, etc.) very much looking forward to whatever you decide to share with us, sending love from Singapore! x
Hi Megan! I'm so excited you're doing this too! Whenever I watch your videos or listen to your podcast, I feel like I'm always learning something so thank you. :)
One thing I'd want to see is how to apply what you've learned. You've talked about learning about energy and working with energy or having it work for you. That's something I'd like to learn more about and apply to my own life. How to take action or what's one small thing you can do now that would kick off a domino effect of action.
For most of my life, I've struggled with applying what I've seen or learned. I have always been very passive and maybe that's what I've learned or maybe it's because I'm always scared of failing or embarrassing myself. I know this is something I've needed to work on for a while and in some ways I have. I'd like to know how to apply these lessons and keep on going. A lot of times, I start and stop and once I stop I feel like I have to start over again.
I'd also love to hear about your expressive journey. Idk if that's a thing but the way you've expressed yourself seems to have evolved and grown. From dancing and comedy, to interior design projects and fashion as well as cooking. I've always enjoyed seeing the different ways you've expressed who you are and it always inspires me to find the ways in which I'd want to express myself.
I can't wait to see what you share and create! This is very cool and exciting too so congratulations! <3
I love everything about this - thank you. I would love to hear more about how you balance keeping privacy and professionalism, while also being authentic, on social media. basically your approach on social media etiquette I guess? coming from someone very extroverted in her early 20s, I feel that my social media use has skyrocketed with the pandemic as a way to put myself out there and connect with people - and I'm the type of person that wants to share my experiences and talk about anything so that people can feel the same openness to do so. but, I also am approaching entering the professional workforce soon & want to protect my mental health as well. just some thoughts boiled down to - connecting in a digital age? having a virtual space/presence for yourself vs. your professional image? is it oversharing vs. not caring & posting for you? I think that ends my ramble, thank you for being you :)
Hi Megan! I listen to your podcast, where you talk a lot about therapy. I want to know how you found the right therapist for you, what kinds of therapy are out there, and the kinds of things that you talk about in therapy. Basically a "therapy for beginners," I guess? Thanks!
Good day, Lovely Megan! Hope you are phenomenal and if not, I pray you will have phenomenal moments always looking at one foot in front of the other each day. You are doing great, Your spirit is awe-inspiring, and You truly are beyond beautiful. If I may chime in on something interesting or fun to share here in this community would be what is one story you can tell in which something universal or supernatural occurred in your life, and how did that experience change you for better or worse? Cheers Love💙, and have a beautiful, blessed year moving forward!
Hey Megan!! Thanks so much for creating this safe space for all of us. I’ve been a huge fan for years and I’ve always found your videos to be such a mood lifter. I’d love to do some sort of book club in this space with books you recommend and then facilitating discussions around them! I’m also super excited to see your therapy notes (a lot of the stuff you mentioned in your recent videos were things I got from my therapist too so that’s super comforting). I’d love to see more videos of your self-care as well! Looking forward to being a part of this community 💛💛💛
hey Megan! First off, hats off on this launch, super proud and excited for everything you've created thus far. in all honestly, just listening to you be real open with your feelings and also how it resonates so much with me already makes me feel like I have a virtual friend to relate to. 💘 I'd love to see more videos of your self-care and tips on how to really get through a rough day and look forward towards a better one. 🌻
Hey megggg! Love this idea! And what I’d love to see is not necessarily more of your personal life, as I totally understand keeping most of that for yourself, but the unedited rant/design vlogs. Like I would watch and do my own crafts while you set up a stationary camera and build that kitchen bench for a half hour unedited. Just chat and work ya know. The imperfection of that style would be fun and challenging I feel but I’d definitely watch it!!!
Hi! I am so excited for this project. I would love just more chatty/vlogs especially about your everyday life- maybe showing your favorite spots in L.A.
I have also read through the comments here and I second most of them- we are here for whatever goodness you want to create.
Hi! I would love love anything you'd be keen to share in the realm of design! I love hearing people casually talk through their design thoughts for a specific project (or mock project?). Or also hearing the things you're passionate about! Like favourite fonts, colour combos, or interior styles you're obsessed with etc.
I’d love for you to share your mental health journey with us - not necessarily every single detail (cos boundaries lol) but would really appreciate how you have overcome some of the more tougher days/ obstacles in your life maybe that’s through some daily tips or just things that you’ve learnt along the way as you go.
would also love to hear your take on dating in the new age - my last relationship was my first serious one & it lasted for 6 years so i don’t even know where to start lol
love this corner idea so so much & so excited for the opportunity to interact & get to know you better xx
honestly I'd be happy with anything you post, but sharing little instances of when you're really excited about something is honestly so lovely to see. in any form of what you choose, just seeing someone express their passions is one of my favorite things. I don't know if that's too vague but truthfully I don't want to limit it either.
I've been thinking about how uncomfortable and painful growth and change can be. I'm in a stage in my life where I'm choosing to focus on myself and as a result of that, I feel like I've lost people in the process. But I'm also trying to remind myself that it's okay to miss someone and realize you no longer have space/a place for them in your life. I'd love a conversation on this idea of the pain of growth because as someone in their early twenties I do look up to those (like you, Megan) who have recently experienced this stage of life and appreciate what they have to say about it. Also, completely unrelated, but a discord server for newsletter subscribers might be fun! I'm so looking forward to having this little space on the internet to share with you! Xx
Honestly, I'd love to see anything you want to make. I believe you started this corner project so that you could have a place to share the things you're really excited about and interested in without having to worry about algorithms and sponsors, and not just to pump out more content for a faceless audience. So really, just make whatever you feel like making, we'll be here to love all of it! :)
Also, how do you start journaling ? With being a perfectionist I always feel like every entree I used to write has to look artistically pleasing yet illegible to me.
So excited for this! Frankly I’m excited for any and all content you put out but I’m especially excited to see you excited about the stuff you’re doing, making, and sharing. I’m always so curious to know about ur creative process and particularly your approach to seeing your vision through. I feel like I’ve been thru all your homo renos, outfit aesthetics, hair styles, etc. and just wonder how you decide to do the things you do and follow thru. Especially now that you’ve created this lil community online, I wonder what your vision for the group would be and how that would align with who you are rn. Which I’m sure you’ll get to & others have also mentioned wanting to see but just wanted to contribute to the discussion :)
I really want to see a real person for once. I'm so tired of feeling like everyone else has it together because I'm about to go to grad school and I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing. Everytime i talk to friends and professors, they all say that that is what growing up feels like. I like that you're being open about your journey to find yourself, and I'd love to see like "here's just some things I'm thinking and lets all talk about how to get over anxiety" and stuff. idk if you meditate like i do but it would be fun to feel like we are all meditating together. I feel like i like you best when you're trying things out and being honest about what works, what doesn't work, and the process to figuring it out, even when its not pretty (that's why i love your home reno projects like the couch barstool things you made) I would love a little book club moment where we can all just read like, even a poem, and talk about it together (sorry I'm an English literature major, literature is everything i know) or maybe you just show us like one project or hobby, flaws and all. for instance I'm trying to take up watercolour painting rn and i feel like I'm so bad at accepting that i wont be good right away, it would be nice to see you do stuff that you show a learning curve of i guess. I'm starting a career in editing (like, novel editing) and i want you to know in my professional opinion you are a really eloquent and wonderful writer. If you ever feel anxious about a post and want someone to look it over quick (for free obvi) and reassure you that its a great post, id be happy to lend a hand. i don't think you need it, but you seem to have some anxiety, and it might help you to have a beta with objective eyes to just settle nerves. you also might just try sending it to a friend, or reading it aloud to one of your cats.
I'm so excited for this too! I would love to see a book list and some journal prompts on here. Also, if you could talk more about how you've dealt with perfectionism and accepting things the way they are that would be awesome.
I've found that I have this reoccurring feeling of having an identity crisis as if I don't know who I am anymore? Like I thought I knew who I was as a person, what I like what I dislike, what I believe in etc, and now I just feel lost or not in touch with myself. I also feel this void in me that I can never properly fill. Is this me growing through a stage of growth? If so, how does one go through it properly? You're like an older sister teaching us about life and how to conquer and live it to your full potential. I am definitely here for ANYTHING you put out because I look up to you, and have since you started on youtube. So very grateful for this space you have made and very excited to be a part of it. Thank you for this opportunity. ♡
been and will be a fan, so y'know, here for the ride mostly, and just to learn along the way
but... I WOULD like to see some more of the behind-the-scenes process/thinking for your creative projects (writing/podcasts/videos/dancing/choosing songs/etc.)
I just want to hear whatever you have to say. I've followed you for a long time and love your "voice." Sometimes I think you are my spirit animal. My life has taken a lot of twists and turns and I'm in a phase right now with few friends and a thin support system so every time you post anything it's like I'm listening to a friend. So just keep on keepin' on and I'll just be happy with whatever you do. Although if you want a specific request, something extended about your love of Willy Wonka would be good. "I said good day, sir!"
Loved you opening up about your anxiety. I think this should definitely be a topic way more because it truly IS normal. I recently discovered that I have had some level of anxiety for a long time but never knew it was anxiety until I started seeing my therapist. There's so much weight in being validated by someone who is genuinely trying to help you.
Megan! First of all let me tell you.. You and Nikki Limo make me so excited to turn 30! Anyways, I’d like to know how I can overcome me caring and overthinking what other people think of me. I constantly replay scenarios in my head about things I could’ve done or should have said if I was not to shy or embarrassed. I feel like I’m at a point where I KNOW this is stopping me from living my life and being in the present and doing what I actually want to do. And it seems like even though I know it’s stopping me I still continue to care. I hope this makes sense.
Honestly, I’d love to hear anything you have to say on being alone. Lonely versus alone, one in a sea of many, living alone, spending time alone, enjoying your own company, anything around there or wherever you’d like to take it.
- How to have a work/life balance while trying to achieve your goals.
- how to budget and save
- moving to a new city with no connections. Just taking the risk to be out there on your own.
I work 2 full time security jobs while being a full time student. I live with my friend and am trying to save up everything that I can to move to LA ASAP...and I’m struggling to make time for everything.
Can you provide the option to sign up for your monthly playlist here. Your website stopped sending it to my email at least 6 months ago for no reason. No matter how many times I’ve resubmitted my email it won’t send it to me.
Ms (Megan) Thang (Batoon)...how do you feel about streaming...on twitch...? For things like Q&As and live chat sessions? Or YouTube live? Or...Discord communities for your followers to connect? Some of the "stan" Discord communities I'm part of have some of my favorite people in them and it has helped me so much to connect with other people through our love of another person's art. Just something that crossed my mind as I saw you rollout this lil corner, that it's amazing to connect with you, but equally amazing being able to connect with all the other Batoon babies.
Motivating yourself to pursue what you really wanna see from yourself versus pursuing what people expect from you. And how to stay passionate in those project when you start to doubt yourself...
How to not fall into the comparison trap and feeling content. I would love to see more spiritual/personal growth. I’m so happy you’re doing this Megan! This pandemic have really took its toll on me and I have a feeling this corner project will be a great form of therapy for me and thank you for that!
Hi, there’s something I can’t find the answer to, Last time i felt depressed or sad about myself or my life it was 5 years ago, like i tried so hard to get over that stage to become the strong gay boy that i am rn. I said gay because I’m from lebanon which being gay is never accepted here and till this day no one knows that. Although I’m all better now and i feel happy i guess; i find it sooooo hard to let myself be sad or get emotional cause I don’t wanna relive those moments. So i would love any tips to help me be comfortably sad and be okay with it. I’m sorry if i rambled but this is the first time i let myself talk about this situation and idk why i felt this place is the right place to so, And also sorry for my bad grammar english is my second language💛🌻
just wanna say it's okay to ramble, of course when you haven't let yourself talk about something the words pour out! no one in my family knows i'm bi and I feel a lot of sadness around it even though I have my reasons.
I totally relate to wanting to push negative feelings down. I don't know if it helps but I try to sit in the sadness sometimes. I'm a natural problem solver and try rushing to fix the sad, but sometimes the solution is a good cry. and just practicing more awareness of my emotions day to day helps me be more comfortable with my feelings, too. ♡
Exactly!! I’m a natural solver and always see the positive in everything but i feel chocked not being able to let it out. And i wish i could let a tear fall down but I can’t i feel hot and start shaking to get it over with. Thank you for replying seeing someone that relates to me makes me realize that I’m not alone.💛
I would love to talk about the internal voice and how it’s hard to trust it. I get it confused with my gut feeling all the time. Also as with other comments I really would like to talk about confidence and self acceptance. I struggle with loving myself; at times I feel wonderful but I always default to negativity and it’s hard to pull myself out and focus on gratitude and positivity.
How to feel confident and accept yourself. I'm currently in a relationship but after my previous one ended I realized how much I was talked down to. It wasn't even my ex that would say things but mainly comments his family would make and I'm very glad to not be involved with those people at all anymore but sometimes their words are in my head. It's difficult to feel good about myself when I feel others view me a certain way because I assume if that family saw me one way then that must mean so does everyone else. Basically they made me feel like I would never amount to anything in life since I wasn't in school & did not make as much money as them (I was 19 at the time & it was a family of boys that worked construction). All of this was a few years ago but sometimes I think about what they've said & feel embarrassed of myself. Part of me knows that stuff wasn't true and the other part feels terrible as if they were right about me. I tend to struggle with looking in the mirror and being happy with myself because I feel like I don't have much going on in life even though I know I have accomplished a lot on my own. With all that being said I would love your take on things that help you feel better about yourself. I don't want to let other people's words define me or hold me back.
After reading some of the comments, I feel we could all benefit from some guidance with dealing with burnout. This has been an incredibly taxing and draining year (even though it also feels like it should’ve been relaxing? like we’ve been inside, we’ve been at home, why is that still so stressful??) and I for one could definitely use some help figuring out how to find balance and create happiness. I’d also be curious to know more about your spiritual journey- I’ve recently been more interested in spirituality and would love some insight into how you managed to make it work for you and help you find who you truly are (I’m loving the perm and tats “upgrade”!). And anything else you feel could be beneficial to others to share would be appreciated!
I would love any notes you would like to give us from your therapy sessions. No matter what the topic anything could help because therapy is expensive :) For sure love seething things you've recently purchased, whether it be clothes, things for your home, books, hauls, etc. I think you have amazing taste in almost everything. Thank you for creating such a great place on the internet. I think I speak for everything in saying we love you and are thankful for you :)
Aaand also (sorry for the spam) how to have a healthy balance with your parents. I never was close with my dad, but my mom was my best friend from day one, she was my only friend and the only person in my corner in my whole family. But we were so close that now that I want to be more independent and don't talk as much and as intense with her, she takes it very personally and complains if we don't talk every day. What's your guy's experience with such things? How often do you talk to your parents and do they ever make you feel guilty when you distance yourself and focus on yourself more than them? I understand she's lonely in quarantine in another country but at times it feels as if I should live my life for others and prioritize everyone else's feelings. Am I beign selfish and where does one draw the line?
Another topic I would find really helpful would be how to detach yourself from your partner a bit.
I'm currently in a situation where we're not just quarantining together, but we also work together in the same company and have the same friend circle that we hang out with in discord. Outside of that I don't really have friends of my own. Sometimes I feel very dependant and because I'm so used to this routine I don't know how to build myself as an individual and get out more on my own once quarantine is over and we're back to normal.
I've been struggling with the same feeling! It's great to be so close to your partner but I feel like I don't know how to be just me anymore and it's a strange feeling. Here for you ! <3
I’ve been struggling this year with managing burnout, productivity, and rest this year so it would be great if you could share your thoughts on that! I’m a nurse and this year was overall a struggle. I originally thought pouring myself into a side hustle and feeling productive that way was the key, but I was still burnt out and tired. I’ve been prioritizing rest now, but now I feel unproductive.
I'm always so impressed with your initiative when starting diy design projects and all the hands on skills you seem to have in your videos. It's a self sufficiency that I super admire especially when it comes to building things and doing creative home improvements etc. I'm 23 and I still call my mom to bring her drill over my place everytime I have to hang something heavy and I HAVE cried in the midst of interior design projects that fall apart because I feel like I don't know what tools I need or how to use them. So lol all that to say I'd love some sort of "DIY Toolkit" segment where you talk about basic and also non basic but necessary skills for design that you've learned and how we can also get on that level (like using a circle saw, painting, drill skills, identifying materials and what you'll need and where to find it) I often struggle with having so many ideas and creative vision but not always the skills to execute them and it can immediately kill my momentum!
I was bullied in elementary school. Growing up in a small city everyone knew everything about everyone, so my reputation as the black sheep continued on and I never had friends. I made a friend 2nd year of high school and we were best friends for 6 years. But it was very emotionally toxic and it was revolving around her constantly. When I started developing feelings for a mutual friend (her brother's friend) she dropped me cold turkey cause I wasn't ready to tell her in the early stages and she found out from her grandparents that are his neighbours. It really hurt losing your only friend like that and realizing that you were never their priority anyways the way they were for you.
For him, I decided to move back from Austria back to the small town I grew up in where I didn't know anyone anymore and only teens were left since everyone from my generations went abroad to study. (Our town has no higher education opportunities)
I did get closer with his best friends, we talk on discord every day and game and it is much healthier than what I had, but I always have this looming feeling of them always being primarily his friend, and my friends by default. Although they never leave me out and always include me in everything I always have this anxious feeling of losing all of that if we ever break up (I'm an overthinker). There's plenty of reasons why I'm always so scared of things going wrong, so many I can't even put them here. But anxiety is a big one.
So how do you make friends in a small, boring town with no one there to share you interests? I'm just so lost.
First of all, I am so sorry you had to go through that with your friend. I've had a few instances in the past year where friends have ditched me seemingly out of nowhere and it is such a deep pain to know you were never a priority in someone's life and I'm sorry you had to experience that.
I also sympathize with the feeling of thinking you're only friends with someone because of mutual connections. I feel this ~constantly~ and it's such a hard thing to overcome. My parents were well known in the community I grew up in, and our social circle was pretty small, so I was always known as either "so and so's daughter" or sometimes "so and so's sister". I think I was over 18 before I was finally addressed as my own person. What I have experienced is that if the friendship is right and the intentions for friendship are true (i.e. not just being friends because you have to be), you'll become known as more than your significant other's significant other and become more the friend who happens to be dating another member of the group. I hope that happens for you and that you get to have genuine, fulfilling friendships!
God, I really love this community. It's such a relief to hear similar stories from people around the world. I really neutralizes the feelings of loneliness and isolation. I am working on being enough for myself, regardless of friends and relationships, but damn is it hard sometimes. Please, feel free tp hit me up, anyone here who wants to talk more about similar experiences cause it is so healing.
Making friends. I was never really super social before the pandemic and just loved being a homebody and now that statement has never been more true! I was content with being friends with coworkers but recently left my job and they all act as if I don't exist anymore. Although, now that I'm typing this out I think a platform and community like this is an awesome place to meet great people and maybe even make genuine friends! So thank you again for providing this AMAZING little corner just for us <3
Totally agree Tee! Honestly Vanessa, the reality of it though is that it can be a lonely process but once you have valuable friendships, it is all worth it!
It is a lonely process, I didn't make my life long friends until my mid/late 20's - and that was because I'd taken up activities outside of work (painting class) and an allotment gardening/veg patch group and inline skating 🤣 you'll find more people like you if you find the strength to do something you love and put yourself out there a little bit (when the world returns to normal, whatever "normal" is).
that's the key right there I think... venturing outside of work/school for friendships. I also didn't make my life long fiends until my mid 20's. Took a whole lotta courage to be okay with being by myself while I figured out who were genuine friends and who were just using me for their convenience.
That is definitely something I'm working on within myself, stepping out of my comfort zone and putting myself out there! Going to find more of who I actually am first and then venture out from there. Thank you both ❤️
So excited to see you're doing this! Have been following you since MeganBytes days and have been inspired by the growth that you've been through!
I'd love to see the thought process behind finding your way through your personal growth journey and what you do to get out of a creative rut x
I would like to see self care practices ypu use and I've always loved how your physical space means so much to you. I change things in my space so often and I love seeing your tips with decorating.
Hello!(: Okay, so idk if you do this anymore, but a big reason I related to you in the past was because you danced AND did calligraphy! You used to post your doodles and quotes, I used to love it! It made me think that my hobbies weren’t so OUT THERE! I, of course, would love to see anything you decide to post! But I was wondering if you still did your doodles, and if you did, if that could be something you decide to share? I love this project and I hope all is well with you! Thank you for reading! (:
Hi Megan! I started following you when you were on YOMYOMF. I just really enjoy your content and I'm so glad that you are able to be more of yourself on the internet instead of having to pretend to be something people want. I would love to see the behind the scenes on how you think like creating a project, picture, or even a train of thought. Also, (not diagnosing myself) but pretty sure I have more anxiety than I ever thought I had and so if you have info on different forms of anxiety/what the traits are that would be awesome! So glad I am able to be here in your little corner
-Hugs and giggles from Washington State
hi Megan, been following you since you were doing dance content; i'm so excited to see you blossom into whoever you feel inside. you're already glowing ever since you changed your hair and style! i'm excited for the content you've already described of wanting to do; mental health, brain dumps and interior stuff. it would be exciting to also see what you listen to to feel certain ways (whether is it to feel productive, or inspired, etc.) very much looking forward to whatever you decide to share with us, sending love from Singapore! x
Hi Megan! I'm so excited you're doing this too! Whenever I watch your videos or listen to your podcast, I feel like I'm always learning something so thank you. :)
One thing I'd want to see is how to apply what you've learned. You've talked about learning about energy and working with energy or having it work for you. That's something I'd like to learn more about and apply to my own life. How to take action or what's one small thing you can do now that would kick off a domino effect of action.
For most of my life, I've struggled with applying what I've seen or learned. I have always been very passive and maybe that's what I've learned or maybe it's because I'm always scared of failing or embarrassing myself. I know this is something I've needed to work on for a while and in some ways I have. I'd like to know how to apply these lessons and keep on going. A lot of times, I start and stop and once I stop I feel like I have to start over again.
I'd also love to hear about your expressive journey. Idk if that's a thing but the way you've expressed yourself seems to have evolved and grown. From dancing and comedy, to interior design projects and fashion as well as cooking. I've always enjoyed seeing the different ways you've expressed who you are and it always inspires me to find the ways in which I'd want to express myself.
I can't wait to see what you share and create! This is very cool and exciting too so congratulations! <3
I love everything about this - thank you. I would love to hear more about how you balance keeping privacy and professionalism, while also being authentic, on social media. basically your approach on social media etiquette I guess? coming from someone very extroverted in her early 20s, I feel that my social media use has skyrocketed with the pandemic as a way to put myself out there and connect with people - and I'm the type of person that wants to share my experiences and talk about anything so that people can feel the same openness to do so. but, I also am approaching entering the professional workforce soon & want to protect my mental health as well. just some thoughts boiled down to - connecting in a digital age? having a virtual space/presence for yourself vs. your professional image? is it oversharing vs. not caring & posting for you? I think that ends my ramble, thank you for being you :)
also, unrelated, but any tips on how you started your podcast
Hi Megan! I listen to your podcast, where you talk a lot about therapy. I want to know how you found the right therapist for you, what kinds of therapy are out there, and the kinds of things that you talk about in therapy. Basically a "therapy for beginners," I guess? Thanks!
yes!! also, expanding on those seeking out therapy for reasons such as improving their own role in friendships, relationships, etc
Good day, Lovely Megan! Hope you are phenomenal and if not, I pray you will have phenomenal moments always looking at one foot in front of the other each day. You are doing great, Your spirit is awe-inspiring, and You truly are beyond beautiful. If I may chime in on something interesting or fun to share here in this community would be what is one story you can tell in which something universal or supernatural occurred in your life, and how did that experience change you for better or worse? Cheers Love💙, and have a beautiful, blessed year moving forward!
Hey Megan!! Thanks so much for creating this safe space for all of us. I’ve been a huge fan for years and I’ve always found your videos to be such a mood lifter. I’d love to do some sort of book club in this space with books you recommend and then facilitating discussions around them! I’m also super excited to see your therapy notes (a lot of the stuff you mentioned in your recent videos were things I got from my therapist too so that’s super comforting). I’d love to see more videos of your self-care as well! Looking forward to being a part of this community 💛💛💛
hey Megan! First off, hats off on this launch, super proud and excited for everything you've created thus far. in all honestly, just listening to you be real open with your feelings and also how it resonates so much with me already makes me feel like I have a virtual friend to relate to. 💘 I'd love to see more videos of your self-care and tips on how to really get through a rough day and look forward towards a better one. 🌻
much love, Patricia from 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Hey megggg! Love this idea! And what I’d love to see is not necessarily more of your personal life, as I totally understand keeping most of that for yourself, but the unedited rant/design vlogs. Like I would watch and do my own crafts while you set up a stationary camera and build that kitchen bench for a half hour unedited. Just chat and work ya know. The imperfection of that style would be fun and challenging I feel but I’d definitely watch it!!!
Hi! I am so excited for this project. I would love just more chatty/vlogs especially about your everyday life- maybe showing your favorite spots in L.A.
I have also read through the comments here and I second most of them- we are here for whatever goodness you want to create.
Hi! I would love love anything you'd be keen to share in the realm of design! I love hearing people casually talk through their design thoughts for a specific project (or mock project?). Or also hearing the things you're passionate about! Like favourite fonts, colour combos, or interior styles you're obsessed with etc.
Chatty design sesh's are always fun ♥️
I’d love for you to share your mental health journey with us - not necessarily every single detail (cos boundaries lol) but would really appreciate how you have overcome some of the more tougher days/ obstacles in your life maybe that’s through some daily tips or just things that you’ve learnt along the way as you go.
would also love to hear your take on dating in the new age - my last relationship was my first serious one & it lasted for 6 years so i don’t even know where to start lol
love this corner idea so so much & so excited for the opportunity to interact & get to know you better xx
honestly I'd be happy with anything you post, but sharing little instances of when you're really excited about something is honestly so lovely to see. in any form of what you choose, just seeing someone express their passions is one of my favorite things. I don't know if that's too vague but truthfully I don't want to limit it either.
I've been thinking about how uncomfortable and painful growth and change can be. I'm in a stage in my life where I'm choosing to focus on myself and as a result of that, I feel like I've lost people in the process. But I'm also trying to remind myself that it's okay to miss someone and realize you no longer have space/a place for them in your life. I'd love a conversation on this idea of the pain of growth because as someone in their early twenties I do look up to those (like you, Megan) who have recently experienced this stage of life and appreciate what they have to say about it. Also, completely unrelated, but a discord server for newsletter subscribers might be fun! I'm so looking forward to having this little space on the internet to share with you! Xx
Honestly, I'd love to see anything you want to make. I believe you started this corner project so that you could have a place to share the things you're really excited about and interested in without having to worry about algorithms and sponsors, and not just to pump out more content for a faceless audience. So really, just make whatever you feel like making, we'll be here to love all of it! :)
I would like to see content how to deal with mental health, perfectionism , feeling anxious while being at work. Love your contents on YouTube 🥰🥰
Also, how do you start journaling ? With being a perfectionist I always feel like every entree I used to write has to look artistically pleasing yet illegible to me.
So excited for this! Frankly I’m excited for any and all content you put out but I’m especially excited to see you excited about the stuff you’re doing, making, and sharing. I’m always so curious to know about ur creative process and particularly your approach to seeing your vision through. I feel like I’ve been thru all your homo renos, outfit aesthetics, hair styles, etc. and just wonder how you decide to do the things you do and follow thru. Especially now that you’ve created this lil community online, I wonder what your vision for the group would be and how that would align with who you are rn. Which I’m sure you’ll get to & others have also mentioned wanting to see but just wanted to contribute to the discussion :)
I really want to see a real person for once. I'm so tired of feeling like everyone else has it together because I'm about to go to grad school and I feel like I have no idea what I'm doing. Everytime i talk to friends and professors, they all say that that is what growing up feels like. I like that you're being open about your journey to find yourself, and I'd love to see like "here's just some things I'm thinking and lets all talk about how to get over anxiety" and stuff. idk if you meditate like i do but it would be fun to feel like we are all meditating together. I feel like i like you best when you're trying things out and being honest about what works, what doesn't work, and the process to figuring it out, even when its not pretty (that's why i love your home reno projects like the couch barstool things you made) I would love a little book club moment where we can all just read like, even a poem, and talk about it together (sorry I'm an English literature major, literature is everything i know) or maybe you just show us like one project or hobby, flaws and all. for instance I'm trying to take up watercolour painting rn and i feel like I'm so bad at accepting that i wont be good right away, it would be nice to see you do stuff that you show a learning curve of i guess. I'm starting a career in editing (like, novel editing) and i want you to know in my professional opinion you are a really eloquent and wonderful writer. If you ever feel anxious about a post and want someone to look it over quick (for free obvi) and reassure you that its a great post, id be happy to lend a hand. i don't think you need it, but you seem to have some anxiety, and it might help you to have a beta with objective eyes to just settle nerves. you also might just try sending it to a friend, or reading it aloud to one of your cats.
I'm so excited for this too! I would love to see a book list and some journal prompts on here. Also, if you could talk more about how you've dealt with perfectionism and accepting things the way they are that would be awesome.
- how to manage moving into a new city
- how to deal with living alone and being comfortable with your own self
- maintaining a work/life balance and keeping our mental health in check
I've found that I have this reoccurring feeling of having an identity crisis as if I don't know who I am anymore? Like I thought I knew who I was as a person, what I like what I dislike, what I believe in etc, and now I just feel lost or not in touch with myself. I also feel this void in me that I can never properly fill. Is this me growing through a stage of growth? If so, how does one go through it properly? You're like an older sister teaching us about life and how to conquer and live it to your full potential. I am definitely here for ANYTHING you put out because I look up to you, and have since you started on youtube. So very grateful for this space you have made and very excited to be a part of it. Thank you for this opportunity. ♡
omg going through a stage of growth*** pls
been and will be a fan, so y'know, here for the ride mostly, and just to learn along the way
but... I WOULD like to see some more of the behind-the-scenes process/thinking for your creative projects (writing/podcasts/videos/dancing/choosing songs/etc.)
I just want to hear whatever you have to say. I've followed you for a long time and love your "voice." Sometimes I think you are my spirit animal. My life has taken a lot of twists and turns and I'm in a phase right now with few friends and a thin support system so every time you post anything it's like I'm listening to a friend. So just keep on keepin' on and I'll just be happy with whatever you do. Although if you want a specific request, something extended about your love of Willy Wonka would be good. "I said good day, sir!"
Loved you opening up about your anxiety. I think this should definitely be a topic way more because it truly IS normal. I recently discovered that I have had some level of anxiety for a long time but never knew it was anxiety until I started seeing my therapist. There's so much weight in being validated by someone who is genuinely trying to help you.
Megan! First of all let me tell you.. You and Nikki Limo make me so excited to turn 30! Anyways, I’d like to know how I can overcome me caring and overthinking what other people think of me. I constantly replay scenarios in my head about things I could’ve done or should have said if I was not to shy or embarrassed. I feel like I’m at a point where I KNOW this is stopping me from living my life and being in the present and doing what I actually want to do. And it seems like even though I know it’s stopping me I still continue to care. I hope this makes sense.
Honestly, I’d love to hear anything you have to say on being alone. Lonely versus alone, one in a sea of many, living alone, spending time alone, enjoying your own company, anything around there or wherever you’d like to take it.
- How to have a work/life balance while trying to achieve your goals.
- how to budget and save
- moving to a new city with no connections. Just taking the risk to be out there on your own.
I work 2 full time security jobs while being a full time student. I live with my friend and am trying to save up everything that I can to move to LA ASAP...and I’m struggling to make time for everything.
how to feel motivated again to get up in the mornings or finish your tasks if you don’t really have a lot of passion or drive
Also, SATURN RETURN!!!!
Tips on the process of finding a right therapist!
How to cope with overthinking and anxiety, as well as stuff that will assist you in being more efficient.
Can you provide the option to sign up for your monthly playlist here. Your website stopped sending it to my email at least 6 months ago for no reason. No matter how many times I’ve resubmitted my email it won’t send it to me.
Ms (Megan) Thang (Batoon)...how do you feel about streaming...on twitch...? For things like Q&As and live chat sessions? Or YouTube live? Or...Discord communities for your followers to connect? Some of the "stan" Discord communities I'm part of have some of my favorite people in them and it has helped me so much to connect with other people through our love of another person's art. Just something that crossed my mind as I saw you rollout this lil corner, that it's amazing to connect with you, but equally amazing being able to connect with all the other Batoon babies.
Motivating yourself to pursue what you really wanna see from yourself versus pursuing what people expect from you. And how to stay passionate in those project when you start to doubt yourself...
How to not fall into the comparison trap and feeling content. I would love to see more spiritual/personal growth. I’m so happy you’re doing this Megan! This pandemic have really took its toll on me and I have a feeling this corner project will be a great form of therapy for me and thank you for that!
Hi, there’s something I can’t find the answer to, Last time i felt depressed or sad about myself or my life it was 5 years ago, like i tried so hard to get over that stage to become the strong gay boy that i am rn. I said gay because I’m from lebanon which being gay is never accepted here and till this day no one knows that. Although I’m all better now and i feel happy i guess; i find it sooooo hard to let myself be sad or get emotional cause I don’t wanna relive those moments. So i would love any tips to help me be comfortably sad and be okay with it. I’m sorry if i rambled but this is the first time i let myself talk about this situation and idk why i felt this place is the right place to so, And also sorry for my bad grammar english is my second language💛🌻
just wanna say it's okay to ramble, of course when you haven't let yourself talk about something the words pour out! no one in my family knows i'm bi and I feel a lot of sadness around it even though I have my reasons.
I totally relate to wanting to push negative feelings down. I don't know if it helps but I try to sit in the sadness sometimes. I'm a natural problem solver and try rushing to fix the sad, but sometimes the solution is a good cry. and just practicing more awareness of my emotions day to day helps me be more comfortable with my feelings, too. ♡
Exactly!! I’m a natural solver and always see the positive in everything but i feel chocked not being able to let it out. And i wish i could let a tear fall down but I can’t i feel hot and start shaking to get it over with. Thank you for replying seeing someone that relates to me makes me realize that I’m not alone.💛
I would love to talk about the internal voice and how it’s hard to trust it. I get it confused with my gut feeling all the time. Also as with other comments I really would like to talk about confidence and self acceptance. I struggle with loving myself; at times I feel wonderful but I always default to negativity and it’s hard to pull myself out and focus on gratitude and positivity.
How to feel confident and accept yourself. I'm currently in a relationship but after my previous one ended I realized how much I was talked down to. It wasn't even my ex that would say things but mainly comments his family would make and I'm very glad to not be involved with those people at all anymore but sometimes their words are in my head. It's difficult to feel good about myself when I feel others view me a certain way because I assume if that family saw me one way then that must mean so does everyone else. Basically they made me feel like I would never amount to anything in life since I wasn't in school & did not make as much money as them (I was 19 at the time & it was a family of boys that worked construction). All of this was a few years ago but sometimes I think about what they've said & feel embarrassed of myself. Part of me knows that stuff wasn't true and the other part feels terrible as if they were right about me. I tend to struggle with looking in the mirror and being happy with myself because I feel like I don't have much going on in life even though I know I have accomplished a lot on my own. With all that being said I would love your take on things that help you feel better about yourself. I don't want to let other people's words define me or hold me back.
After reading some of the comments, I feel we could all benefit from some guidance with dealing with burnout. This has been an incredibly taxing and draining year (even though it also feels like it should’ve been relaxing? like we’ve been inside, we’ve been at home, why is that still so stressful??) and I for one could definitely use some help figuring out how to find balance and create happiness. I’d also be curious to know more about your spiritual journey- I’ve recently been more interested in spirituality and would love some insight into how you managed to make it work for you and help you find who you truly are (I’m loving the perm and tats “upgrade”!). And anything else you feel could be beneficial to others to share would be appreciated!
I would love any notes you would like to give us from your therapy sessions. No matter what the topic anything could help because therapy is expensive :) For sure love seething things you've recently purchased, whether it be clothes, things for your home, books, hauls, etc. I think you have amazing taste in almost everything. Thank you for creating such a great place on the internet. I think I speak for everything in saying we love you and are thankful for you :)
Aaand also (sorry for the spam) how to have a healthy balance with your parents. I never was close with my dad, but my mom was my best friend from day one, she was my only friend and the only person in my corner in my whole family. But we were so close that now that I want to be more independent and don't talk as much and as intense with her, she takes it very personally and complains if we don't talk every day. What's your guy's experience with such things? How often do you talk to your parents and do they ever make you feel guilty when you distance yourself and focus on yourself more than them? I understand she's lonely in quarantine in another country but at times it feels as if I should live my life for others and prioritize everyone else's feelings. Am I beign selfish and where does one draw the line?
Another topic I would find really helpful would be how to detach yourself from your partner a bit.
I'm currently in a situation where we're not just quarantining together, but we also work together in the same company and have the same friend circle that we hang out with in discord. Outside of that I don't really have friends of my own. Sometimes I feel very dependant and because I'm so used to this routine I don't know how to build myself as an individual and get out more on my own once quarantine is over and we're back to normal.
I've been struggling with the same feeling! It's great to be so close to your partner but I feel like I don't know how to be just me anymore and it's a strange feeling. Here for you ! <3
I’ve been struggling this year with managing burnout, productivity, and rest this year so it would be great if you could share your thoughts on that! I’m a nurse and this year was overall a struggle. I originally thought pouring myself into a side hustle and feeling productive that way was the key, but I was still burnt out and tired. I’ve been prioritizing rest now, but now I feel unproductive.
Spiritually growth. Where you started and where you are at now? How you deal with religious family members.
I'm always so impressed with your initiative when starting diy design projects and all the hands on skills you seem to have in your videos. It's a self sufficiency that I super admire especially when it comes to building things and doing creative home improvements etc. I'm 23 and I still call my mom to bring her drill over my place everytime I have to hang something heavy and I HAVE cried in the midst of interior design projects that fall apart because I feel like I don't know what tools I need or how to use them. So lol all that to say I'd love some sort of "DIY Toolkit" segment where you talk about basic and also non basic but necessary skills for design that you've learned and how we can also get on that level (like using a circle saw, painting, drill skills, identifying materials and what you'll need and where to find it) I often struggle with having so many ideas and creative vision but not always the skills to execute them and it can immediately kill my momentum!
This comment below me. This, this, this.
I was bullied in elementary school. Growing up in a small city everyone knew everything about everyone, so my reputation as the black sheep continued on and I never had friends. I made a friend 2nd year of high school and we were best friends for 6 years. But it was very emotionally toxic and it was revolving around her constantly. When I started developing feelings for a mutual friend (her brother's friend) she dropped me cold turkey cause I wasn't ready to tell her in the early stages and she found out from her grandparents that are his neighbours. It really hurt losing your only friend like that and realizing that you were never their priority anyways the way they were for you.
For him, I decided to move back from Austria back to the small town I grew up in where I didn't know anyone anymore and only teens were left since everyone from my generations went abroad to study. (Our town has no higher education opportunities)
I did get closer with his best friends, we talk on discord every day and game and it is much healthier than what I had, but I always have this looming feeling of them always being primarily his friend, and my friends by default. Although they never leave me out and always include me in everything I always have this anxious feeling of losing all of that if we ever break up (I'm an overthinker). There's plenty of reasons why I'm always so scared of things going wrong, so many I can't even put them here. But anxiety is a big one.
So how do you make friends in a small, boring town with no one there to share you interests? I'm just so lost.
First of all, I am so sorry you had to go through that with your friend. I've had a few instances in the past year where friends have ditched me seemingly out of nowhere and it is such a deep pain to know you were never a priority in someone's life and I'm sorry you had to experience that.
I also sympathize with the feeling of thinking you're only friends with someone because of mutual connections. I feel this ~constantly~ and it's such a hard thing to overcome. My parents were well known in the community I grew up in, and our social circle was pretty small, so I was always known as either "so and so's daughter" or sometimes "so and so's sister". I think I was over 18 before I was finally addressed as my own person. What I have experienced is that if the friendship is right and the intentions for friendship are true (i.e. not just being friends because you have to be), you'll become known as more than your significant other's significant other and become more the friend who happens to be dating another member of the group. I hope that happens for you and that you get to have genuine, fulfilling friendships!
God, I really love this community. It's such a relief to hear similar stories from people around the world. I really neutralizes the feelings of loneliness and isolation. I am working on being enough for myself, regardless of friends and relationships, but damn is it hard sometimes. Please, feel free tp hit me up, anyone here who wants to talk more about similar experiences cause it is so healing.
Making friends. I was never really super social before the pandemic and just loved being a homebody and now that statement has never been more true! I was content with being friends with coworkers but recently left my job and they all act as if I don't exist anymore. Although, now that I'm typing this out I think a platform and community like this is an awesome place to meet great people and maybe even make genuine friends! So thank you again for providing this AMAZING little corner just for us <3
It's a blessing in disguise, letting go of those that don't value you, and making space for some people that will 💜
Totally agree Tee! Honestly Vanessa, the reality of it though is that it can be a lonely process but once you have valuable friendships, it is all worth it!
It is a lonely process, I didn't make my life long friends until my mid/late 20's - and that was because I'd taken up activities outside of work (painting class) and an allotment gardening/veg patch group and inline skating 🤣 you'll find more people like you if you find the strength to do something you love and put yourself out there a little bit (when the world returns to normal, whatever "normal" is).
that's the key right there I think... venturing outside of work/school for friendships. I also didn't make my life long fiends until my mid 20's. Took a whole lotta courage to be okay with being by myself while I figured out who were genuine friends and who were just using me for their convenience.
That is definitely something I'm working on within myself, stepping out of my comfort zone and putting myself out there! Going to find more of who I actually am first and then venture out from there. Thank you both ❤️
We are all on this ride of self discovery and overcoming those obstacles. I look forward to helping each other out and going on this ride together. ☺️