a productive week in my life | reading 5 books at once, fitness routine, haul

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0:00 time to climb some rocks
1:36 welcome to the vlog bb
7:43 skin update
9:50 brownies and grendel
11:47 CoPilot
13:45 the sun is out!!
15:18 reading updates
22:21 the tragedy of the shelves
26:00 workouts, spa, editing
31:00 book haul

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[ElishaWhite]

I really hope this doesn’t sound weird but every time you post a video it reminds me how similar we are! I have been climbing for years. Love snow and ice settings, love books, am mostly plant based, love asmr etc etc.
it is just nice to see someone who is like me. I often feel so alone where I currently live. All my friends are in different states.
Just thank you for being you.

[maanya__]

Just as I was thinking how alone and low this day has been, your video popped up and made it a little better... I always look forward to your vlogs, sending love❤🫶🏼

[steffikreis]

Thank you for sharing about your acne. I also struggle with my skin and it‘s always nice to meet a fellow sufferer. Sometimes I feel really alone with those issues.

[forevermore]

I too struggle with acne, but I’ve made my peace with it because it’s so hard to control. But you still look vibrant and beautiful as ever, ik you might not be looking for validation but it’s a nice reminder to know that our beauty still shines through even with some red circles on our faces 🤍

[__loveball]

It’s so amazing to see how many people love your channel and your videos bring them as much comfort as they bring to me. You truly have a special talent or maybe it’s magic! 🌼

[smoothjazz]

I have come to adore your channel, I love the calmness and serenity of how you edit your videos, it's such a contrast to the over-the-top editing of most channels nowadays (not that there's anything wrong with that, but a break from it is nice). Thank you for getting me back into literature and inspiring me to delve deeper into my reading :) love from Florida ❤

[aiscahill]

I live in the town that Small Things Like These is set in, so naturally I avoided reading it for ages. But Emma, Claire Keegan’s work is so STUNNING in the sparseness of her use of language. I hope you love her work. As an added bonus, they’ve made a film of the book starring Cillian Murphy which should be released later this year 💛

[oliviac]

I really recommend the Youtube channel 'Unintentional ASMR- Book Cleaning & Repairing'. OMG this guy just cleans mostly vintage Penguin books and chats in such a soothing voice and it's so satisfying to watch. Can't get enough lol

[bzylarisa]

As a person who went through acne issues in my younger days (like a million years ago), I can imagine how tough it is for you. Probably you already talked about this at the spa or with some specialists, but I always recommend those who suffer from acne to deal with it from inside your body. Acne is more like inner body issues, and there's only so much you can do on the superficial level. It's always better to consult with your gynecologist if your hormonal balance is ok and go see your dermatologist. Seeing a nutritionist is also a good option, because you may have some sensitivity or intolerance with some type of food, which can cause chronic inflammation or harm the gut health. Sleeping well is also important as eating well, because it affects your hormonal function. Exercising, specially strength training, is so beneficial to your body and mind, so you're on the right track. Take good care of yourself, dear.

[martinelanglois]

The purring power of that cat!! 😻
I have been a ASMR Twix subscriber for a few years now. The tingly feeling and slowly falling asleep did wonders for my sleeping habits.
Absolutely loved this vlog. Sending good vibes for your next nest. ❤

[olena_]

i really love your lifestyle/"everything" vlogs, they're so motivational and just feel like home

[circleofleaves]

Grendel purring is the best. You know how there are music boxes - you open them and they play a tune. Well wouldn't it be cool if there were musical bookmarks, but when you open your book, the bookmark plays Grendel purring.

[covergirlbooks]

24:53 highly recommend finding some book ends and it’s okay to have them two rows deep for a bit. Books like to be vertical, it’s better for their spines than horizontal stackage. Bookends will also help you kind of lock them together so it’ll be harder for furry friends to knock them off.

[jaimee-kate]

OMG I can see so much progress in your muscle definition! I'm on my own journey of getting back into weight lifting (last time I did it was as a college athlete), and it's so inspiring to see how far you've come!

[sofiamorae]

Fellow cystic acne girlie here! When you were describing your struggles with acne it reminded me so much of my own (including the cysts that take weeks to go away, only to pop up again a few days later 😢) A few months ago I bought an ice pack shaped like a face mask and it was such a game changer for me. It has velcro straps that attach behind your head so you can ice your cysts without having to hold the ice pack the whole time.

I wish you the best of luck with everything! Thank you for your cozy content and spectacular book recommendations ❤️

[hhenze]

Thank you for opening up about your acne! I also struggle with hormonal acne and I feel so alone.

[lizzie-klus]

I'm on my second reading of Middlemarch, and my biggest advice would be to really focus in on Eliot's observational powers. Neither time round have I really felt any need to be 'invested' in any of the characters, because the thing that keeps me going is just how much Eliot saw in humans. I'm not sure there's another novelist or novel which has captured how people think and behave, and why, with such acuity. I see myself in every single character (yes, even Casaubon!). The novel is far more about how humans act, and how all our lives are shaped by the lives of those around us than it is about any of the individual characters' arcs. There are so many lines in Middlemarch that take my breath away with just how *true* they are. I really don't think there are many other artists of any kind who have done that on the level that Eliot does in Middlemarch. That said, good luck with all the eary 19th century politics, you're going to know more about the 1832 reform act than you could ever possibly have wanted to know by the time you're done 😂

p.s. Just a word of advice about stuff like facials - generally they'll get a commission for everything they sell, so it's always worth going and doing your own research on products before spending money (although you should wear sunscreen daily, regardless of the weather!) I have so much sympathy about the acne though, I have the exact same issue and it sucks 😭

[jaroslavaart]

I feel you, girl! Sometimes my face is like on fire when acne strikes. 😢

[hmm]

Loving the Grendle Growl! Not only because I have a soft spot for alliteration, but the sound feels like it would be calming if I were lying beside it. Enjoy your videos. Thank you!

[forevermore]

Thank you for posting this, I was needing some much needed comfort 🤍