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Update-- Please Read Carefully ❤️

Just a few years ago, I would have been unable to write this post. My OCD would have told me that I was a horrible person. That I was a failure. That I was letting everyone down. Now, I'm in a better place. I'm able to write this message, but I'm still struggling, guys.

I genuinely wanted to believe that I could do this-- be a mom, a wife, teach 40 hours a week, and make Patreon content on the weekends...all while acclimating to a new country. As it turns out, though, I'm not able to do...

"In the Woods Somewhere" Reaction/Analysis

Hey guys! So I recorded a blind reaction to Hozier's "In the Woods Somewhere" this morning. I was trying to trim the video when I got a notification on my computer that my disk space was low. So I started deleting things, and I must have deleted the original reaction by mistake. It's not there, and I can't open the trimmed file 😭😢😢

I LOVED the song, though. I loved the simple storytelling style and the suspense Hozier created through his syntax. I like how it reminded me of Ame...

Emails I Can't Send Analysis- "Tornado Warnings"

I discuss Sabrina Carpenter's tone and use of diction, imagery, pun and metaphor in this track from Emails I Can't Send.

Update and Thank You

Hey guys! Firstly, I just want to say thank you for patiently waiting for the next two videos. I know it's been a couple of weeks now. You guys have been telling me I needed a break and, in true KP fashion, I have been ignoring that. But you know that saying about how if you don't take a break when you need one, your body will just do it for you? Yeah...

This past week has been rough. After Halloween, I started feeling really rundown. And really anxious. For the first time in a few mont...

Guys, I'm so sorry .

Guys-- yesterday was a total fail. I hate making this post because I feel like I am making excuses. But I was going to do the videos after work yesterday. However, we didn't get home until very late because traffic here in Bangkok was crazy! I should have known Halloween day would be wild, but I guess I figured since it was a week day it wouldn't be bad. I was sorely mistaken.

By the time I got home and ate, I just wanted to sleep. I was going to get up early this morning and do make th...

Happy (almost) Halloween 🎃🎃🎃

I hope you guys had a great weekend full of Halloween activities! We had a blast taking our son out trick-or-treating here in Bangkok! At any rate, both our Hozier analysis and our Sabrina Carpenter analysis will be posted on Halloween day 🎃🎃🎃 Love you guys ❤️😘❤️

Emails I Can't Send Analysis- "Read Your Mind"

I discuss Sabrina Carpenter's use of diction, characterization and more in this incredibly vulnerable track from Emails I Can't Send. 

Hozier Analysis- "Cherry Wine"

I discuss Hozier's use of diction, imagery, symbolism, simile and alliteration in this paradoxical track from his debut album.

Note- Sorry if the song is hard to hear 😭😭😭

Trigger Warning- Discussions of Abuse

Videos Today

Hi there! Hope you're all having a great weekend! Both Hozier and Sabrina Carpenter videos will be posted sometime today, so stay tuned ❤️❤️❤️

Hozier- "Foreigner's God"

I discuss how Hozier explores themes regarding religion, culture and connection through his use of literary devices and symbolism in this song from his self-titled, debut album.

Note- Sorry if I missed additional incorrect lyrics. By now you know my toxic trait is choosing lyric videos where the lyrics are wrong 😭😭😭

Emails I Can't Send Analysis- "Vicious"

I discuss the way Sabrina Carpenter uses direct and indirect characterization, exposition and literary devices to tell a story and establish a tone.

Videos later today ☺️

Hi everyone! Thank you for allowing me to rest and heal from whatever back-to-school-flu I'd picked up. I'm feeling much better and ready to make some videos for you guys! Stay tuned; I'll post at least two videos later today 😁

Video and Life Update

Hi, everyone! It's about 10:30am on Monday here, and I am home from work with some sort of virus (gotta love those back-to-school germs 😭😭😭). I actually had a wonderful weekend, but I started feeling pretty crummy last night. I thusly apologize for the late videos. I will get them out as soon as I get a burst of energy (I've been sleeping most of the day). As always, thank you for your patience. 

At any rate, I can give you guys a little more information now, so I wanted t...

Hozier Analysis- "It Will Come Back"

I discuss Hozier's use of metaphor, imagery, theme, motif and more throughout this track.

Emails I Can't Send Analysis- "Emails I Can't Send"

I discuss the expert way Sabrina Carpenter uses diction to establish exposition and characterization in this opening/title track from Emails I Can't Send. 

Emails I Can't Send Analysis coming this weekend!

Y'all! I am so excited to start another album! There will be two videos posted sometime this weekend. Of course, we will continue our Hozier journey, but we will also dive into Sabrina Carpenter's Emails I Can't Send. I've heard such great things about this album, and I am ready!

Love you all!

Hozier Analysis- "Like Real People Do"

I discuss the use of diction and metaphor in this very strange track from Hozier's self-titled album. I also discuss some of the motifs throughout the album. 

Happy Friday- Update

Hi everyone!!! Ok, Hozier analysis coming within the next 24 hours. I am going to have to change when I do videos. It's just too hard to do them through the week now with my new job. So expect analysis videos during the weekend. Thank you for your patience while I figure all of this out. It's been tough with the move, but I am dedicated to you all. And I appreciate you. 

Also, someone reminded me in a message that I promised to do Sabrina Carpenter's album after Dance Fever. So I'm...

Hozier Analysis- "Work Song"

I discuss the use of diction, alliteration, symbolism and possible metaphor in this track by Hozier. I also discuss the motifs found throughout the album so far. 

Note-Ignore the "millennial pause" at the beginning of my video 🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️

I'm back and ready for Hozier!

Hey guys! Thanks for giving me a little break there. I was swamped last week with my new job. I can't wait until all of my visa stuff goes through and I can give you guys details about it!

At any rate, I will be doing the Hozier video later tonight. It'll be posted sometime on Friday (EST). 

Love you guys ❤️❤️❤️

No Video This Week

Hey guys. As it turns out, I needed a bit of a break this week 😭😭😭 We'll start back as usual next week. Thank you for your patience.

Hozier Videos on Thursday Now

Hello everyone! I just wanted to give everyone a heads up that Hozier videos will be on Thursdays (maybe Fridays) now. This makes the most sense, I think, since we have now finished our Dance Fever journey.

I will let you know what I decide to do for our second weekly album analysis. I haven't made up my mind yet, but I have been reading all of your suggestions!

Love you guys!

Dance Fever Analysis-"Morning Elvis"

I discuss the diction and imagery found in this final Dance Fever track. I also discuss the motifs and themes found throughout the album.

"Morning Elvis" Analysis/ What's next?

Hi everyone! I am going to try to have the "Morning Elvis" analysis posted for you before the weekend! I know our Tuesday/Thursday schedule still isn't exactly back on track yet. However, I appreciate your patience as I adjust to a new country! 

Also, I believe that "Morning Elvis" is our last track on Dance Fever, correct? That means we need to start thinking about what we want to do next! I have really enjoyed this album with you guys! Thank you all for making me a Florence and t...

Hozier Analysis- "Sedated"

I discuss Hozier's use of allusion, alliteration, assonance and more in this track from his debut album.

YOU GUYS!!

Y'all!! I am so sorry. It's Wednesday. Tell me why this whole week I was thinking today was Tuesday 🤦🤦🤦 This is what moving across  the world and having a new full time job does to my brain 😭😭😭 I'm sorry you guys. I'll get your Hozier video out later today! 

Dance Fever- "Mermaids"

I discuss the diction, imagery, alliteration and symbolism in this Dance Fever track.

Hozier Analysis- "In a Week"

I discuss the diction, imagery and symbolism in this track from Hozier's self-titled album. I also briefly discuss "From Eden" at the beginning of the video. 

Hozier Video Posted on Wednesday

Hi guys! This week's Hozier video is finished and ready to go! However, due to some wifi issues in my building, I'm having a hard time uploading to Vimeo and Patreon. I have to go to work, so I will have to try again later. The video will likely be posted sometime Wednesday. Thank you so much for your patience! I really enjoyed this one, and I can't wait for you to see it!

Dance Fever Analysis- "Restraint" and "The Bomb"

I discuss Florence's use of diction, imagery, syntax, simile, rhetorical question and more in these two Dance Fever tracks.

Note-Please excuse the terrible quality/lighting. I am still figuring out my set-up at my new apartment. I do plan on going shopping soon for some new lights, and I will start using my actual video camera again as well!