Patron Appreciation + Rant and Rambling Feb 2021
Added 2021-02-13 08:11:46 +0000 UTC
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Are you ok? It’s been almost a month since you last posted anywhere. Please let us know, I’m worried.
Cecily Erker
2021-03-17 08:47:21 +0000 UTCI can’t wait to see what you’ll be creating. I don’t think that you are “stubborn.” I think that you are determined and driven. I also think that you have good intentions for finding creative outlets that work for you and make you happy. It sounds like you know what you want to do, which is going full time making content. I don’t think that you should be afraid to pursue it and worry about things that you cannot control in the future.
Kapra C-R
2021-03-03 05:42:13 +0000 UTCI was thinking before you said it: If you’re feeling like this now, don’t put yourself through the thick of it once things pick up again. if it doesn’t feel right, it might not be. and that’s okay, like you said! whatever you decide to do - put your best foot forward. And like you said, you already know what you want. So why deny yourself that satisfaction? Use that fire you got right now and use it. Like others said, tattooing will always be there to go back to in the future if you ever decide you miss it. What you have is rare, this online community you’ve built is rare. Fuel that fire ! (And frankly this video helped remind me of what’s important to me. All those voice memos of songs I’ve written but never recorded - i’m gonna start this weekend. life’s too short. thank you pudding ❤️)
skylar
2021-02-17 07:42:31 +0000 UTCLife is short, it goes by faster than we realize. Do what makes you happy Justin, don't stay in any situation that makes you unhappy. I am dead serious about that. Take the jump and you will land on your feet. Life nor time stands still for anyone. Always do what makes you happy. Staying in a situation that makes you unhappy, isn't worth the cost. We all deserve to be happy. Do whatever you need to be happy again. You will feel alot better doing so. You got this. 😉🙂
On the Coast of Somewhere Beautiful
2021-02-14 23:45:44 +0000 UTCCan't wait to see you on cam again! But take all the time you think you need
Tom Hart
2021-02-14 18:22:10 +0000 UTCWhat does your gut tell you? That's what I follow as my gut instincts are pretty much spot on. Seems like you already know what you want to do. I'm impressed by your drive and tenacity in setting/reaching your goals. I do like your on camera vids but enjoy the audio only as well. Your voice is soothing and your laugh makes me smile. It's been a rough couple of days so being able to smile felt good. You do you Pudding, take care of yourself and be happy. 🤘
Ndpndnt1
2021-02-14 14:56:36 +0000 UTCIt’s not at all surprising that you’re feeling restless in your current day job. In the short time I’ve been following you, it’s quite clear that you’re way too ambitious to stay in tattooing. At least not without YouTube as your vehicle in some manner, and even then I think it would still come second. ☺️ the 2 cents no one asked for lol...sorry. I think you’re great. Wherever you go, I’m here for it.
Bexx
2021-02-14 05:31:03 +0000 UTCI'm glad you shared your thoughts with us, although I knew what you were going to do, as I'm sure you did too! But it's always good to have a sounding board and say things out loud to clarify the goals and feel the confidence behind the thought. I'm very glad with your decision, of course, but as long as you are happy, that's all that matters. Life is too short for regrets or what ifs. You do have a wonderful toolbox to draw on. Being an artist is a wonderful and scary thing and I never met one who did it for the money. You will be able to get a fresh perspective on things and I think the Universe has great things in store for you, Justin! You will always have my support! Happy Valentine's day!!💕💕💓💓💘💘💘💞💞
Kathy Mc
2021-02-14 02:04:57 +0000 UTCIt was clear in the first 5 minutes what you wanted, I was just so curious what conclusion you were going to draw! Who knows, in 10, 20, 30 years or whatever tattooing might be the right fit then... or maybe never, but at least you have that experience. What you describe as stubborn-ness in your life, I refer to as all or nothing in mine. I always want things to be clear black & white, but sometimes what we’re really looking for is in different shades of gray. Soooo as I digress I am super excited for new content!!! My only ask is that for audio only videos if you could not leave the pic of the chocolate vanilla swirl pudding cup for as long because I tend to stare when I’m listening anddd I think it hypnotized me or something and all I want is chocolate vanilla swirl pudding. 😂🤦🏼♀️😋 It’s always nice to hear your voice so thanks for the rambles! Happy Valentines Day💘
Katie
2021-02-13 21:14:37 +0000 UTCThanks for sharing your own experience. I will admit that sometimes your comments or messages seemed a bit much, before, considering that I don’t know you personally. But after reading this I have a better understanding of where you’re coming from with those words. Thank you! I appreciate your encouragement in a different way now
PuddingWhispers
2021-02-13 20:03:19 +0000 UTCI’m usually very articulate in my writing (which happens to be my passion, but that’s going absolutely nowhere), but after listening to your thoughts (and yes, I listened to the entire 52 minutes), I have so much running through my head right now. I know this is long, but I'd be honored if you read it. Even if you only take one thing away from this, I will have succeeded. I’m a bit older than you are, which doesn’t mean I’m wiser or that I’m better at life than anyone younger, but I think I have some wisdom which might help. Tattooing will always be around. It’s been around for centuries, it will continue to be around, it’s not going anywhere. However, one doesn’t know how long YouTube will be around; how long online content will be “popular”. If your passion is creating content for your fans and supporters, please take that jump right now. You’ve repeatedly said that creating content online is your passion. You don’t want to have any regrets in your future – a regret that you had an opportunity to immerse yourself into your passion, something you absolutely love. You have that opportunity right now. During COVID especially. At 43 years old, I feel I’m too old to do what I would love to do. And I regret that to this very day. Regret is not something you ever want to live with. Ever since college, I’ve regretted the path I chose. I don’t have a career, I have a job. And I think about that often. I’m not happy in my job. It’s a thankless job and it’s soul-crushing. And I hate how it makes me feel. I don’t want anyone else to feel like that. Some people don’t have a passion, or a love for something, the way you do (for creating online), while some don’t have the opportunity to experience their passion – you do. Please, if being a content creator is your ultimate goal, your ultimate passion – DO IT. Right now. If you’re in the position to be able live off your passion, DO IT. If, for some reason, it doesn’t work out, you have so many skills to fall back on, including tattooing. You have a safety net. Personally speaking, your content isn’t just “content” for me, it’s art and it’s healing. You are one of a very small group of people that got me through the worst bout of depression I’ve ever had. My marriage was unraveling (we’re good now), my dad is having heart problems, I’ve lost loved ones, my brother (who’s a drug addict, alcoholic suffering with mental health) has just recently come back into my life but because of all the hurt and disappointment he’s caused in the last 5 years or so, my heart is still broken, and I am trying not to get my hopes up. And because of you, I survived, I made it past the worse part. Your art, your words, your videos helped me, and I’m know I’m not the only one. I don’t say this to put any pressure on you, but as an online creator, you are also a healer. Your words, the love you give to all of us, that heals people. It helped heal me. I know I’ve often reached out to you on Instagram (and I’m sorry if any of my messages have made you uncomfortable because we don’t know each other personally) but I reach out because you’ve been such a strong presence in my survival these last 12 months. In fact, I wish I had discovered ASMR, and you, years earlier. I know this is going to come across in the wrong way, but I feel like I know you. And that’s why I reach out. Without knowing it, you’ve become a part of my life. Not in a creepy way. In a “Hey, Pudding has a new video” or “That tattoo he just did is absolutely gorgeous” kind of way. You always tell the Pudding Pack that you love us. Well, we love you. And I love you because you are an artist, a healer. And because people like you are rare in today’s world - I can see (and hear) your passion for what you do, and what you want to do, and for life in general. And I absolutely adore people like that. It gives me hope in humanity and the future. I feel like I “know” you because without you even knowing this, you’ve been more helpful to me than a lot of people I personal DO know. I’m sorry if I’ve ever made you uncomfortable with any messages. I fully believe you’re the kind of friend everyone needs in their life. You have a vibe about you; a determination; a love of life, and you show that love freely to all of us. It helps to reach out because, unlike so many other, you put yourself out there. You share your thoughts, doubts, worries and dreams with us. And you seem genuinely appreciative of all of your supporters. (I wrote myself into tears. I’m so emotional right now.) Please, don’t doubt yourself. Don’t second guess your decision. Go for your passion RIGHT NOW. You’re still young. Use that determination you have and fight for what you want. Go for it. You have support. From me. From all of us. You have an army behind you. An army of faithful supporters who love you and only want what’s best for you. We want you to achieve your passions and goals. I’m not sure how to wrap this up, but I feel the need to thank you for sharing this. For being so open and honest with us. You brought tears to my eyes. It was emotional for me. I feel invested in your future, as a fellow human being and as part of the Pudding Pack. Do what you love. You won’t regret it. And please know that you are a strong, successful, loving human being. You have a beautiful soul. I can hear it in your voice (especially your laugh), and I can see it in your smiles (when you’re on camera). Never doubt our love for, and support of, you. We’re not going anywhere. You’re stuck with all of us now. We’re all rooting for you.
Laci_LuLu
2021-02-13 17:34:30 +0000 UTC
