Red Ridin' Thru The Hood: TonyaTko Depressed Walking Vlog Talking abt Life & Telling Travel Stories

[EESOFLY]

ONCE AT THE PARK THE FIRST THOUGHT WAS LAW & ORDER LOL!!!!

[TonyaTko]

@naomislittleworld Funny you should mention it. I studied architecture in an engineering based high school... and went on to study film & media arts in College

Thanks for watching

-Tko

[naomislittleworld]

@TonyaTko it seems to think my comment was removed- I think it's because I watched another video and saw you studied film and media arts! Odd as I had a place on an architecture degree and turned it down to re-apply to English and Film as I think I'm more suited to that. :) thankyou for your response! Naomi.

[softspoken0220]

I loved this video it was peaceful I felt like I was walking with you.

[QueenlyOne66]

Love your videos. I've always wanted to see Central Park. Thank You!

[landth78]

You remind me of Tootie from the facts of life! :D

[denise804]

Such a wonderful video. Love the peeps into NY. I've always wanted to go visit my best friend there. Long Island.

[theladyandsonplus2]

You are right ....I am tied to the "Son."

[TheXander360]

idk i like cloudy cold and rany days lol i hate the heat XD and did you mean the guy in the tux or the blue lol

[goodozog]

this isn't the hood ! i know

[ghostwritercha]

Are you talking about a lotus blossom?

[misspotential]

one more thing do u like bubble tea? If u havent tried it u should and if u already drink it do a walkin vlog on ur fav bubble tea spot !!!

[misspotential]

Oh there goes the plaza hotel back there lol anyway tonya I love ur videos and you are so funny you remind me of my aunt because we're from st kitts and she acts just like you and its like I'm watchin my aunt lol love you muahz

[misspotential]

u scared me at first when u said u smelled something I thought it was a body lol

[TonyaTko]

Im sory! I have to LOL @ YOU! Whyyyyyyy bcz this in NY? Im thinking carnations you're thinking corpses! LOL Youre too much

-Tko

[misspotential]

lol I'm sorry its just the look or ur face at first I was like omg Tonya watch out haha but when u said white flower I thought u meant gardenias any ways no its wasnt because ur in New York let me tell you something I love NY I would live there if I could its my favorite place to spend the day I live in newark nj so its only 15 on the train I'm in NY all the time but being from a city like newark thats how my mind is programmed I guess lol when u were by that fountain in the park I said...

[MommiesGirl22]

lmao you say the most random stuff! I somehow got to your myspace and just listened to some of the stuff you say..lol you crack me up! I love hearing your response to dogs.haha

[jody808]

i enjoyed visiting the park through your eyes

[jody808]

beautiful buildings up in Harlem, they should have walking tours

[dAtBaLliNoCtAvIoUs4u]

I really think I'm addicted to ur Videos!!!! I was two Hours late to work because I was watching ur Vids!!

[TonyaTko]

DAYUM! Now thats what I call DEDICATION! But make sure you take care of your life hun... Just come watch me after work ;-)

-Tko

[kwaheriassante]

My favorite you tube video of all time (in fact this is my first comment in 19,080 videos lol). Thank you for the Central Park tour as well as the wisdom.

[TonyaTko]

Aweee well arent you the sweetest. Well this is my first comment back to you. Welcome to my web! :)

-Tko

[blessone48021]

Thank you Tonya for the advice. This was a great video and i'm going to get out and do some traveling in my own backyard.

[neelccia]

well NY is so BIG like almoste hole sweden in the number of people so do speak (City of NY not in the State of NY )

[MaryJordan1]

Yes,I am reminded to live my life for today,tomorrow is not promised to any of us.You are a true "Story Teller" You are blessed and will receive much because you truly give of yourself.

[Bookittykiss]

4:33

"Why not you?"

:D sorry, couldn't help it...

I think you were smelling Honey suckle by the stairs...

[TonyaTko]

LMAO!!!! You know I think the SAME THING Every time! hahahahaha. I see you saw my ole video :-D

-Tko

[MaryJordan1]

tonya,this is the most amazing video I have ever seen I watched it twice.You are awesome

Mary

[TonyaTko]

TWICE! Whoa :)

Did you get something different the second time around? Was this back to back... I see I've graduated into motion picture status :-p

-Tko

[JakeTokyo]

I love how by the end of this video you were smiling. You made me laugh so much when half your wish got stuck to your lips xD Wonderful advice as well I fancy going on a walk now =]

[butterluv9]

girl why didnt you comb your hair, you are a beautiful person. never know who you may come across in the morning....luv your videos reguardless

[oldschoolsituationz]

Tonya this was the most exellent post that you have done, I loved it!!!

thank you

[yesinia]

This is Awesome Tonya, I just Love it.. I visited NY once about 4 years ago. I didnt get to see many things. This really helps me for my next visit, which is in AUG.. Thanks soooo much.. You are AWESOME

[assasinwife]

dam tonya u dont even have vids...YOU have SHows ! lol long VID lol seanson 4 tomorrow......

[Hajalin]

Wow I didn't know we had a Brazilian community. We do really? Can you tell me we're it is? I plan to go to Brazil next year and it would be cool to make a Brazilian friend to tell me the real of how it is over there before I go.

[Hajalin]

where*

[TonyaTko]

There is a spot in manhattan near the diamond district with nothing but brasilian restaurants & stores. Its like nerar 60th & 6th. Lets google it

-Tko

[Hajalin]

Thank you Ms. Tko. I'm def gonna check it out.

[icelord098]

wow the picture quality is amazing

[ItsDaRonBitch]

It was cold there? OMG yesterday was sooo hot in Philly.

[Doorag1986]

us folks,who never been to NY enjoy watching these videos, we see how its really like in NY

[Azzaiel]

thank you tanya, you remind me of how great it is to be in new york.

[brain96969]

You dont have to worry about getting old. B.B. King is 84 and still performs. Also, when you get old you can choose to be like JoDina, the charismatic and wild front lady who goes by her first name only, the founder and brainchild of the One Foot In The Grave onefoot(dot)com the oldest punk band in the world.

[TonyaTko]

Yeah, thanks Brain, I was just feeling a lil down that morning, But I'm better now ;-)

Thank you though... even I need encouragement some days :o)

-Tko

[Azzaiel]

i love NYC

[jaid33444]

How are you Tonya I am noticing that your skin complextion is getting lighter again. I love that you are walking like this I walk every chance I get at this park called holden park in Orlando google it online it is not as beautiful as where you walk but the action we are doing is the point..talk care oh I was wondering have you been in touch with your boat man..?..lol from the islands

[TonyaTko]

Well jaid keep up the good work! ohhh and I wasnt interested in the boat guy romantically, so no we havent spoken. But I'm sure the window is open for us to talk again when I get back :)

Hes actually supposed to be helping me find my own boat

-Tko

[chidori2319]

♥1 hold ur breath

♥2 go on to another video

♥3 add this comment but still holding you r breath

♥4 did you make it if you did then your a good kisser

[candy0375]

Tonya!!! You cracked me up with the Kujo dog because I STILL have nightmares about that crazy dog...

[tonycomtec]

Do the "anal sunshine" exercise, it will brighten your day immediately.....if you don't get arrested.

[TonyaTko]

LMAO!!! Tony you are CURAZZY!! Matter of fact I have been wanting to try that technique, but I just havent found a location... bcz anywhere where the sun shines is OUTDOORS and I ahvent found a place private enough to practice :)

-Tko

[phatgesus]

please take your time and enjoy the litttle things in life. I hang out there almost every saturday after work. Since the weather is picking up I will be there like whoa lol. Maybe one saturday we can hang out. My lady is coming to town this weekend and we are going to be there taking pictures. Early morning @ 10:00 I hope, take care and be blessed.

[mehtoole]

Excellent.

[MsDivaOneLuv812]

You were smelling Jasmine.

[TonyaTko]

YESS!! You hit it right on the head, it was jasmine! It was so sweet and strong, but I NEVER found the flowers. Thank you. It was on the tip of my tongue :)

-Tko

[1Sw33tBerrie]

LOL!!! What there are no traffic signals on the west side?

[TonyaTko]

LOL! YESSS there are, but I didnt even know I was near a road bcz I was walking in the cut, so to see a road and to have walked so far from the west I wasnt sure where I was. Stop making fun of me :-P

-Tko

[alonnakyle]

how did you get your time so long?

[Lifesfun]

I love how your mood brightened up as the walk progressed :D.

[PClaytonHuggins]

"There is no magic left in the world unless you create it"

Tonya those are truely, words of wisdom. You have found out one of the secrets of life: we create our own reality. It's a joy, and a learning experience to follow you on your escapades.

Your love for life is infectious.

Treat yourself the way you want to be treated. Why not publish a book of your aphorisms, it would be a real inspiration to many. Hey, this video touched me deeply Tonya. You do Go[o]d work on this good earth.

[metrolady72]

red ridin thru the hood was such an apporiate name for this vlog, thank alot Tonya, keep the vlog coming ,i love them.

i hope you feel better.

[sistalinda]

1. Honey suckle

2. I just started a night job. I gotta read up on that issue.

3. Some of those trails lead you to beautiful hill tops.

4.Seratonin.

You are difinitely on the East side. (Dont sing.)

5. CP looks great. I miss being there.

6. I didn't see the bird-robins have red breasts. (Don't sing).

7.That IS a robin.

[sistalinda]

8.Why fame? Validation, human contact. Share ideas.

9.New Yorkers are friendly. Thanks for showing that side of us.

10. She was training that dog. Don't be affraid.

11.Jack Russell Terrier-not friendly

I gotta go. I'll be back to watch the rest.

23:00

[TonyaTko]

Sista Linda you are SO sweet! Your meticulousness with answering those questions really touched me! :)

-Tko

[sistalinda]

Hey sis, I'm back to watch some more.

We think alike in so many ways. So it's kind of natural for me to vibe with you.

Looking forward to seeing you in person again.

[sistalinda]

12. (22 min.) We are fragile.

13. Elevated heartrate. You're familiar with Taiji-quan, the slow moving, dance-like martial art-arm movements produce similiar effect. You're doing Taiji with your camera.

14. Those scenes are beautiful.

15. Re-evaluating process can look like (not feel like) depression.  You are in a contemplative mode. Produces wisdom.

16. Travel show inspiration - re-ignition of initial flame. You have so much to share, to teach.

17. Not superficial.

[sistalinda]

18. You are always Growing&Learning. Two necessary modes for those who teach and share. GREAT.

19. Amnesia? All the more reason to document.

20. Riding the subway is just the opposite... groping and gawking... rubbing up against us... being acustomed to being offended...

21. Ice skating is down on south east corner of CP. You are on the north east side.

22. She should have that K9 on a leash.

22. I think that might be a wading pool.

23. Can't read, write, communicate. Frustrating.

[sistalinda]

24. Running and screaming for dear life just to cross the street in Cairo.

25. Grecian Flair.

26. Dandilion Seeds. LOL in your face. LOL.

27. Wish to be inspired again.

28. Fully operational city but without traffic lights.

29. RUN!! So exciting and adventurous.

30. There is no magic except the magic we create ourselves.

31. Paint by number. I'd like to do that again.

32. I love the way you are able to appreciate all the different types of beauty. From the birds to cut grass.

[sistalinda]

I gotta go. I'll be back to watch the rest. (49:00)

[TonyaTko]

Im doing Taiji with my camera? Is that why I get so introspective on the walking vlog? :)

and @ 35. I found out that that is an iceskating rink which doubles in the summer as a pool. Cool huh!? I didnt even realize in the winter ice skating was so close. Thanks for watching. Call me sometime. How's your son?

-Tko

[musicmixingguru]

wow you have fans if they are willing to watch an hour of you...

[sistalinda]

YUP

[musicmixingguru]

you need to come to new orleans and see real old buildings

[shojinstudios]

Cinatown! Lychees!! Por favor! Take me to Chinatown!!!!!!! Por Favor! muchos Thank yous Tonya!!!

-ElJuano!

[blessedone337]

Thanks for letting us in to your world...watching this vid was nice...I have never been to the E Coast. Be blessed!

[Xone7]

Kujo was a St. Bernard. That looked like a German Shepard.

That Jack Russell was really frisky. lol Your videos are utterly enjoyable and you are beautiful inside and out! :)

Absolutely wonderful.

[lunaone]

I love your sense of curiosity, especially since you're a New Yorker and can still appreciate the beauty in the city.

[666lexus]

ummmmmmm hi ur a pretty cool yung man

[PClaytonHuggins]

Hey, this is very very interesting. Like the randomness of it. Especially liked the buildings at the beginning. I am up to 38:16 mins but I am sleepy, today was energy drainging hot in Nevis, so I shall watch the rest of it tomorrow.

Yes, and the title is witty; although why you would call it "depressed" is not clear to me - perhaps it is so in the last 20 minutes. Anyway, it was good to hear you this afernnon. Keep up the good work.

You know I've got to get myself a camera and start vlogging

[TonyaTko]

Thank you Clayton, I'm really glad that you wrote that bcz I think many ppl might miss it. In this video there are many classic signs of depression

1. Feeling like things don't matter

2. Pondering life & death

3. Giving up goals

4. Expressions that things are out of our control

5. Sadness & lethargy

& a few others

There are a few things in this video I said which I dont really believe like traveling doenst matter & getting 2old & tired 2accomplish goals.

-Tko

[TonyaTko]

I was just a little depressed that morning. I could make a video today in contrast and express some of the same points. Theres no magic left in the world? YES there is. There is magic ALL around us; we make it! Listen to this foolishness @ 46:19 this is a blatant contradiction: Its just like home except everything is different? foods language etc? So what? Unbelievable LOL!

Everyone gets depressed in diff ways, this is how I am when I'm depressed

-Tko

[TonyaTko]

If you think about it Clayton, who am I talking to? I'm walking around and I'm by myself so the things I'm saying I'm speaking out loud bcz I'm speaking outward, otherwise I would be speaking inward. I can only gander that the ponderings in this vid were directed at myself. Lack of appreciation, lack of magic, romance, adventure. I think I'm saying the words "You" but really thinking "Me." There is a very apparent melancholy in this vid. Im sure u picked up on that :-)

-Tko

[ShikaG81]

lol girl! I love listening to you talk.  I do agree about the architecture. I wish more things were made to look nice. It seems like most things now are made to be giant boring and square. I have a pond that I like to walk around and 3 laps around is a mile. I like to go twice a day and do atleast 6 laps each time. Its really beautiful out there.

[Aloebunny]

OMG!!!! LOL 38:40

[blessedone337]

I know, LOL!!! She had me roll'n with her face expression!! Stuff flying all in her mouth, Tonya put a smile on my face, LOL!!

[TonyaTko]

@Aloebunny Oh Lord! LOL! I just watched that part and just laughed till water came out of my eyes... that WAS funny. Goodness. The things that happen when we dont plan on it. & thank goodness my videos are not edited. I probably would have taken that part out.

-Tko

[misstp90]

love ya Tonyatko

ur amazing, i was feeling the same way today

[jawbonin]

I needed this pep talk.

[SinnamonS]

Tonya to watch an hour of a video from you is like I moved to NY LOL Girl only for you!!! Luv ya! Great Video hun!

[TonyaTko]

Well thanks for watchin SinnaBun :)

-Tko

[breakofdawn26]

I love to travel and would love to have my own travel show as well. You should still go for it.

[utopiad4]

I remember the first time I went to NYC I cried my butt off! It was to much, too fast, too much movement. But I preyed and it was alright!

[krenzzzo]

1. Architechure-I agree about the buildings. Once it's gone, it gone forever.

2. Hair - You're cuter than Don King!

3. Feces- Don't use the Cheech and Chong way of finding out if it is from a dog.

4. Big Dog- It was a German Shepard.

5. Little Dog - It was a Jack Russell Terrier. You have a Jack Russell and you'll never have rodent problems.

6. Dandelion Seeds- So you're the one who blew them into my yard.

7. Cities- Most cities have beauty but hold fast on East St. Louis.

[TonyaTko]

LOL Krez, youre so funny!

-Tko

[krenzzzo]

Glad to make you smile lady. it sounded like you needed it. # 3 and 7 are rules to live by, however.

I do have a request; On a day that you are blue take us to Twin towers gound zero. I think is somewhere all Americans need to go but might not get the chance to. Also, we can all cry together...

Krenz...

[blackberry2u]

...Oh, the name of the 'pond' is the Haarlem Meer and the little house is the Dana Discovery Center. The ice skating rink doubles as a free swimming pool during the summer.

[blackberry2u]

I'm not a bird expert but you probably saw a cardinal (probably not a woodpecker) a robin (with the orange breast), starlings (with the spots) and finches (the cute little birds). Someone a;ready said the German Shepard was the big dog (they are really sweet dogs that are usually trained as either police dogs or guide dogs because they are so intelligent), the rust colored one was the Pomeranian (wonderful lap dogs!) and the Jack Russell Terrier (dog from the show Frasier.) More ...

[TonyaTko]

The bird was black with a red breast and spiked hair like a cardinal. I looked up a robin and a cardinal and it was neither... unless a cardinal can have black fur... why do I always use the word fur? I meant feathers

:)

-Tko

[Azureindigo]

woodpecker

[utopiad4]

Tonya, You are more active than most people I know! So if you have a day that you feel relaxed, down, depressed, or whatever you want to call it, it is normal. As long as you don't stay in that place!

[nycoppia]

Nice Vid!  ...I love NY

[patricia1patricia]

tonya people STILL want to "holla" because you seem to have this good energy. Really .you just make people want to get to know you and be around you. love you girl :)

[TonyaTko]

Awe pattycake, thank you so much! Youre so swweeeeett!

-Tko

[graycious3]

SADNESS IS NORMAL not all the time . follow your mood the architecture in NY is gorgeous

girl deep condition your hair wid some coconut milk. you are gorgeous !!!! Weather rules our lives I don"t know why we dont get this

you got the static of new york girl go zone out

love and light

[TheWeighIn]

that was a good video, Tonya! Thanks!

[LESAM7578]

I like the long videos Tonya!

[unbreakable2k6]

We love you too Tonya. I always look forward to seeing your videos. They are all so much fun to watch..!

[TheWeighIn]

about pursuing your passion, i don't think it has to do with age at all because there are plenty of people who pursue new things, new projects, new business ventures when they get older ...

[TonyaTko]

Precisely Weigh, I was a little down when I made this video (hence the title) but if you hearing me speaking something which is obviously false plz call me on it. We dont get too old to pursue our goals. That's mental & its a cop-out... but rememebr when we're depressed we dont think clearly. You know I for one am NEVER the type of person to say ppl shouldnt persue their dreams regardless of age. Thank you for paying attention & checkin me on that :-)

-Tko

[foxylady0200]

wow i was really bored, i sat a watched it in its whole entity.

[1978wolfie]

38:40 OmG thank you tonya laugth a lot sorry but that was a funny clip right there was deeply watch the vid just listening to your blog pleasent trip and then a out of the blue a funny moment , i was not going to watch all of the clip but i strangle did so even if you were not in the mood , in all you did seem to need that time outside and thanks for posting it on here it's just a shame i can't have an hour full clip sux only been given 10mins at one clip.

[OanhNonly]

Tonya! that is scary, i admire how brave and courageous you are, how you have been traveling and staying at hostels. There are just some places that are dangerous. There was an article where there is a small village that eat humans.. as a celebration and they have a restaurant where the delicacy is human fetus. The photographs were so disturbing, i could not even imagine! Stay safe and good luck, love your videos.

[darlingdebby]

Hey Tonya! I love your videos. I discovered you a couple of weeks ago and I'm hooked. Keep em' comin gal!

=0)

[DaniMaxson]

Sometimes i get in that mood also, especially right now because none of my friends can go out walking with me. :(

[Tarteviant]

Sorry Tonya, only got through 20 minutes of this.. but I'll be back, omg that lady could not control that dog, suppose a child who don't know how to act around that big dog.

[thedirtypeachatl]

And I will be moving to Phoenix AZ. in a few weeks and I must take my viewers there! Also when you go back to Harlem check out a bldg named after my granny called Mother Pearson's it's on the awning @ 124th Lenox Ave. she passed last year at the age of 105!

[RaeRaeAndLexi]

oh those big ones are probably german shepherds, i used to have one but she passed away, not all of them are vicious but when not trained they can be

[RaeRaeAndLexi]

and the tiny cute one is a jack russell terrier...if you couldn't tell i love dogs :)

[thedirtypeachatl]

Tonya I love love love you girlfriend! Kudos to you for getting through it and getting your workout on. You have started something here! Now I must take my viewers on a trip through Atlanta! Indeed the weather affects me majorly! Great Vid!

[ToxiicParadiise]

the long videos that you make are soo interesting i watch them all the time :p thanks <3

byye byyee tonya!

can't wait to see your other video !;P

[JazzyJ251987]

lol I love these long videos! ...sorry you don't feel so well. Be happy! life is good. BTW...how did your date go with Dave?

[LadySteph25]

i'm the first one, yeah mE!!!!!!

[TheCrazeGamer]

NO YOUR NOT

[OperationRightNTight]

Wow 1hr! lol let me finish watching the vid!

[TonyaTko]

Yeah... I watched it... it goes by pretty quickly ;-)

-Tko

[jaid33444]

how do you get so much on an upload I thougth we could only do 10:oominutes max

[Azzaiel]

she joined in 2006

[TonyaTko]

Im a partner :) I dont have a time limit I have a space limit of one gigabyte. This vid was 3 gigs hence how I had to reduce it with the black rectangle around the outside.

Thanks for answering though :)

-Tko

[Azzaiel]

oh i thought is you started at the beginning that was the reason.

that is how it was explained to me by people that posted long vids.

thanks for clearing that up =)