Thank you, I really prefer these authentic videos over those where people fake a whole lifestyle.
Life can be quite the drain, and sometimes our minds just won't quiet down.

Please do try to take a breather, snuggle down with a good book, plan your next trip to France, et cetera.

I’m the oldest in my family and I don’t think I’ve ever been a kid.  I always had responsibilities for my siblings.  I had to move out to discover myself and set boundaries for my mental health.  Unheard of for an unmarried Chinese girl to move out of her parents’ home.  I eventually married someone that isn’t Chinese.  That was over 40 years ago.  I don’t regret any of my decisions at all.  I hope you’re able to manage all the expectations set on you Inga.

Eldest daughter, the "responsible one", the "we never had to worry about you" child here too. While I hate that most of us seemingly go through the same struggles I do like that we aren't alone. Lovely cozy delicious looking video as always thank you Inga ❤❤

As a hobby I've been making food for social media for about maybe 6 years and can relate very much to being disappointed with my result on presentation etc. It can really just ruin the day, which may sounds a bit dramatic (especially in my case since it's not really important at all) but once you are in the mindset of optimization and perfectionism it all adds up to this grander pool of self judgment.

Hopefully there will be some pockets of air for you to breathe and pause in this vast ocean of hecticness and un-asked for responsibilities. Maybe carve out 20min of your upcoming vacation to remind yourself how much you did and accomplished to make that trip happen. Even if it doesn't go 100% as planned, you did a lot and that should be recognized, even if (or perhaps especially because) it is for your own inner self.

I appreciate the hard work that goes into these videos. Been here since the first upload (actually the first video I saw was the fancy Hong Kong McDonalds video from Buzzfeed) and will, if life allows it, be here for the last. <3
(That sounded way more gloomy than intended lol)

really enjoying these What I eat in a day (When I'm [blank]) vids. feels like ur own personal stamp on the genre.

I watched this while eating my breakfast before heading to the airport for a work trip. Girl I hear you. The overwhelm is intense sometimes. At least I got to enjoy my meal listening to another hard working lady in the world. Take breaks, we have earned them and deserve them.

Also idk what was wrong with those eggs, they looked tasty! I hope they were just as good as they looked to me ❤

I am the oldest daughter and feel this.

Sort of related, but Iam in awe of how you always have poor the exact right amount of liquid in your cups. And that you try to make things pretty! Even when you say it's not pretty it really looks it.

Thank you for all the lovely content you have made over your entire career. Thank you for continuing to share with us over all this time.

I have spent a lifetime as a mentor to younglings asking them “Is it good enough? Not perfection, good enough”.  That is because the time spent on perfection is not measurable, and all your client needs, is good enough.  Your output can serve no one if the input is destroying you.  Take care, and your vids are forever good enough❤.

Sweetheart, I know you’ve got a million things happening and you’re feeling frazzled.
I hope that you are carving time to take care of you. Counseling or spa days or letting the couch absorb you.

You’re important to us for more than just content. You’re a person who is precious to all of us just for being you. ❤

Hi Inga, I just wanted to say that your videos helped me in a time of my life when I felt so overwhelmed and struggled to get through each day. I would rewatch your videos during my morning routine and they gave me some peace, grounding, and company. I'm sending you all the good vibes. Thank you so much for making videos that always make me feel better - I hope you know how much they mean to so many people.

resonated with your comments on being the oldest daughter in the family. thank you for sharing ❤

Love to watch your videos in the morning with my breakfast so that i don't get hungry watching your cooking, hope the next month goes better

the way i *heard* that first subtitle of good morning good morning

I love that all our meals for when times are overwhelming are different. my go-to is steamed potatoes with anything I have on hand, mostly butter and some pickled veg and/or herby dip because I have no mind for cooking but I can microwave a few potatoes. today I had sauerkraut and vegan meatballs with them and it was nice to have a warm filling meal after a stressful day

The shine on those wings! 😍 It's easy to slip into doing everything yourself. I'm learning to delegate and train folks to do some of the tasks but it is really hard though - especially with the sibs who resist. I hope you find more rest and relaxation for yourself!

Inga, just wanted to say thank you so much for your comforting video <3  - also from an eldest daughter with divorced parents who feels like she has the weight of the world on her shoulders :-,)
Just trying to do my best to make sure my family is all good while studying for a degree... sometimes everything feels impossible but I love your content so much because #1, I love food and #2 I see so much of myself in you when I watch your videos, they bring so much comfort to me!
Sending so much love to you <3

It's just an omelette, Inga. Don't let it ruin your day.

You're doing amazing content, Inga! Slow, relatable, mostly simple recipes that we can recreate for ourselves and our loved ones. I'm sure you will hit your numbers as and when.. even without it, you're doing amazing! Sending you love! <3