WEBVTT 00:00:16.880 --> 00:00:20.787 Hello~ I don't know why but I feel SO energetic today 00:00:20.787 --> 00:00:24.414 Like, I did not even drink coffee but I feel so energetic 00:00:24.414 --> 00:00:26.867 I've been a homebody the last two days 00:00:26.867 --> 00:00:30.305 and I think right now my social battery has kind of recharged 00:00:30.305 --> 00:00:32.403 and I'm feeling like good 00:00:32.403 --> 00:00:35.379 But at the same time, I also just want to stay inside 00:00:35.379 --> 00:00:40.568 I finished all my work meetings for the day and I think I'm just gonna chill 00:00:40.568 --> 00:00:43.450 I don't have plans this whole week and I feel like I should make plans at some point 00:00:43.450 --> 00:00:48.706 Otherwise, I know myself and I'm going to stay inside if I don't have any plans 00:00:48.706 --> 00:00:50.967 Okay! But we'll worry about that later 00:00:50.967 --> 00:00:53.003 Let's try to get some things done 00:01:05.317 --> 00:01:09.448 Hello! So, I've just finished eating dinner and it's currently 9:00 p.m 00:01:09.448 --> 00:01:11.203 and I really want to do my nails 00:01:11.203 --> 00:01:13.728 I honestly feel so gross 00:01:13.728 --> 00:01:15.600 Like, they have grown out so much 00:01:15.600 --> 00:01:16.100 I don't know 00:01:16.100 --> 00:01:18.321 Whenever my nails feel gross, I feel gross 00:01:18.321 --> 00:01:19.788 And, I hate that feeling 00:01:19.788 --> 00:01:23.461 So, I'm going to try to get them done as fast as I can 00:01:23.461 --> 00:01:25.866 My goal is to sleep before 1 am 00:01:25.866 --> 00:01:28.297 So, let's see if that happens 00:01:44.640 --> 00:01:47.246 Hello~ So, I just finished all my work for today 00:01:47.246 --> 00:01:50.311 And, I'm about to go and get dinner with one of my girlfriends 00:01:50.311 --> 00:01:53.190 We're going to have a little girl's date and go get omakase 00:01:53.190 --> 00:01:54.766 And, I'm SO excited 00:01:54.766 --> 00:01:58.037 Like, New York genuinely has so many omakase spots 00:01:58.037 --> 00:02:05.260 And, ever since I moved here I feel like I've been to more in the past 4 months than I have in my entire life 00:02:05.260 --> 00:02:06.662 I'm obsessed right now 00:02:06.662 --> 00:02:09.436 So, I'm really excited to go grab dinner with her 00:02:09.435 --> 00:02:13.793 I finished doing my hair and my makeup and all I have left is to put on my jewelry 00:02:13.793 --> 00:02:15.717 And so, I really wanted to say: 00:02:15.717 --> 00:02:18.467 Thank you to Linjer for sponsoring today's video 00:02:18.467 --> 00:02:19.782 If you've never heard of Linjer before, 00:02:19.782 --> 00:02:23.150 they are a sustainable and hypoallergenic jewelry brand 00:02:23.150 --> 00:02:27.130 that offers high-quality and long-lasting jewelry pieces at a fair price 00:02:27.130 --> 00:02:29.588 They have so many beautiful and timeless pieces 00:02:29.588 --> 00:02:35.067 and offer so many minimalistic designs through their selection of rings, bracelets, necklaces, and more 00:02:35.067 --> 00:02:42.350 They are a sustainable brand that uses 100% recycled materials, ethically sourced gemstones, and conflict-free lab grown diamonds 00:02:42.350 --> 00:02:48.394 All their products are made to last so they only use fine metals such as sterling silver, solid gold, or gold vermeil 00:02:48.394 --> 00:02:54.887 which is sterling silver plated with 22k gold that's 5x thicker than regular plated gold jewelry 00:02:54.887 --> 00:02:59.515 And moreover, all their packaging is made with recycled and sustainable materials 00:02:59.515 --> 00:03:03.000 So, with each shipment they're able to offset their carbon emissions 00:03:03.000 --> 00:03:09.921 As someone who really loves to wear jewelry, I try to invest in high-quality pieces and avoid fast fashion jewelry as much as I can 00:03:09.921 --> 00:03:14.174 And not only that, but I also really care about the brands of which I'm supporting 00:03:14.174 --> 00:03:16.878 And so, the fact that Linjer is a sustainable company 00:03:16.878 --> 00:03:21.008 whose goal is to empower individuals through high-quality pieces at a fair price 00:03:21.008 --> 00:03:24.001 is something that I really appreciate and can support 00:03:24.001 --> 00:03:26.518 Lately, I've been wearing their pieces a lot more 00:03:26.518 --> 00:03:29.076 and some of my current favorite pieces are: 00:03:29.076 --> 00:03:32.681 1) I've been wanting a tennis bracelet for so long 00:03:32.681 --> 00:03:35.089 And, I get so many compliments on this 00:03:35.089 --> 00:03:36.550 As well as the rings 00:03:36.550 --> 00:03:39.950 I am a big BIG ring person, if you guys did not know 00:03:39.950 --> 00:03:41.733 I always love to switch up my rings 00:03:41.733 --> 00:03:42.708 Change my rings 00:03:42.708 --> 00:03:45.992 These are some of my personal favorites right now 00:03:45.992 --> 00:03:49.859 I've been wanting a knuckle/mid-ring for the longest time 00:03:49.858 --> 00:03:53.302 And, I think this is so stunning 00:03:53.302 --> 00:03:55.875 This here is their white topaz silver ring 00:03:55.875 --> 00:03:57.574 and I got in a size four 00:03:57.574 --> 00:03:59.036 and it's just so pretty 00:03:59.036 --> 00:04:02.759 Here I've stacked their blue topaz ring as well as their open leaf ring 00:04:02.759 --> 00:04:05.215 and they're so stunning 00:04:05.215 --> 00:04:08.722 All these jewelry pieces are pieces that I wear almost every single day now 00:04:08.722 --> 00:04:10.664 And, I love to either wear them on their own 00:04:10.664 --> 00:04:13.055 or stack them with some of my other jewelry favorites 00:04:13.055 --> 00:04:14.792 that I've been wearing for a long time 00:04:14.792 --> 00:04:17.537 And, I get so many compliments on these 00:04:17.537 --> 00:04:20.425 I love how simple and minimalistic their designs are 00:04:20.425 --> 00:04:22.423 as well as how dainty they are 00:04:22.423 --> 00:04:24.000 They just look so pretty 00:04:24.000 --> 00:04:28.854 And, on top of that, they look the exact same from when I first got them to now 00:04:28.854 --> 00:04:30.631 And I've been wearing them so much 00:04:30.632 --> 00:04:34.014 So, I am actually obsessed with these 00:04:34.013 --> 00:04:36.392 If you guys are interested in any of these pieces 00:04:36.392 --> 00:04:40.321 or you're just interested in investing in high-quality jewelry pieces in general 00:04:40.321 --> 00:04:43.298 you can go to the link in my description box for more information 00:04:43.298 --> 00:04:44.902 as well as a discount code 00:04:44.902 --> 00:04:46.811 I hope that you're able to find something that you like 00:04:46.811 --> 00:04:50.495 and you feel just as good wearing them as I do when I wear these pieces 00:04:50.495 --> 00:04:53.025 I'm ready now to go out to my girl's date 00:04:53.025 --> 00:04:55.626 Super excited and I will see you guys there! 00:05:17.760 --> 00:05:21.805 I just got a call from my Amazon delivery driver 00:05:21.805 --> 00:05:24.709 that my groceries just have been delivered 00:05:24.709 --> 00:05:26.885 It's 6:00 in the morning right now 00:05:26.885 --> 00:05:29.545 I literally don't know the last time I woke up this early 00:05:29.545 --> 00:05:32.117 and I kind of just want to leave my groceries there but I know I shouldn't 00:05:32.117 --> 00:05:33.761 So, I need to get up 00:05:33.761 --> 00:05:35.414 but I'm so tired 00:05:35.415 --> 00:05:36.000 It's okay 00:05:36.000 --> 00:05:37.351 We'll get up 00:05:37.351 --> 00:05:38.295 Get my groceries 00:05:50.306 --> 00:05:53.550 Recently I've been really into meal prepping 00:05:53.550 --> 00:05:58.026 Like, as a part of my whole trying to be healthier, creating healthier habits, and everything 00:05:58.026 --> 00:06:00.478 I've been trying to eat healthier too 00:06:00.479 --> 00:06:03.770 Because when I first moved here, I was eating out like every single day 00:06:03.770 --> 00:06:06.758 It was fun but I gained a lot of weight 00:06:06.758 --> 00:06:10.508 and we're trying to get summer beach bod ready right now 00:06:10.508 --> 00:06:12.797 So, I've been trying to eat more at home 00:06:12.797 --> 00:06:14.142 Meal prepping more 00:06:14.142 --> 00:06:19.264 One of the things I've been kind of obsessed with lately is just cauliflower rice 00:06:19.264 --> 00:06:21.674 So, right now I'm meal prepping some of that 00:06:21.674 --> 00:06:25.459 Like, there's so many things where it's genuinely so easy to make at home 00:06:25.459 --> 00:06:27.744 and you don't need to go out to buy it 00:06:27.744 --> 00:06:29.781 Cauliflower rice is one of those things 00:06:29.781 --> 00:06:33.200 and I like to just make it and then freeze it 00:06:33.200 --> 00:06:37.400 And then, whenever I want to eat some cauliflower rice, 00:06:37.400 --> 00:06:42.000 I just toss it in the microwave and everything's all good! 00:06:42.000 --> 00:06:45.238 Part of creating healthier habits is eating healthier 00:06:45.238 --> 00:06:48.736 And I'm trying to eat less inflammatory foods, 00:06:48.736 --> 00:06:51.238 more home-cooked meals, 00:06:51.238 --> 00:06:53.593 and higher protein 00:06:53.593 --> 00:06:57.954 which I didn't realize that I just wasn't getting enough protein 00:06:57.954 --> 00:07:01.280 until I started paying attention to my protein intake 00:07:01.280 --> 00:07:03.491 And then, I was like "Oh." 00:07:03.491 --> 00:07:04.701 "I need to eat more protein." 00:07:04.701 --> 00:07:08.394 I think it's so important especially when you're younger to start building healthy habits 00:07:08.394 --> 00:07:11.549 Like, working out regularly, eating healthier 00:07:11.549 --> 00:07:16.114 So that, 1) you have those habits set in place earlier in your life 00:07:16.114 --> 00:07:23.222 and 2) it makes it a lot easier when you're older so you don't have to change your lifestyle dramatically or anything 00:08:09.240 --> 00:08:12.624 Hello~ so I just finished with my work meetings for the day 00:08:12.624 --> 00:08:14.943 and I am gonna go get ready to go to a cafe 00:08:14.943 --> 00:08:17.751 and then later I'm going to grab dinner with one of my friends 00:08:17.751 --> 00:08:22.283 One of the biggest pieces of advice that I got when I first moved to New York was: 00:08:22.283 --> 00:08:26.692 To be careful about who you decide to make your friends 00:08:26.692 --> 00:08:30.197 Every time I asked for advice, this was the number one piece that I got 00:08:30.198 --> 00:08:33.389 Before, I just understood it as general life advice, right? 00:08:33.389 --> 00:08:34.613 No matter what city you're in 00:08:34.613 --> 00:08:36.572 No matter what stage you are in your life 00:08:36.572 --> 00:08:39.000 You should be careful with the people that you surround yourself with 00:08:39.000 --> 00:08:42.731 But, in the context of living in a big city like New York 00:08:42.731 --> 00:08:44.304 It's completely different 00:08:44.304 --> 00:08:48.532 Because you're in such a big city, you're bound to meet so many people 00:08:48.532 --> 00:08:54.000 who have different personalities, different values, different morals, and different life experiences than you 00:08:54.000 --> 00:08:56.314 They might not necessarily be bad people 00:08:56.314 --> 00:09:01.767 But, it might just not be the healthiest relationship or friendship that you would want for yourself 00:09:01.767 --> 00:09:03.094 But, it might be fun 00:09:03.094 --> 00:09:05.116 And that's where I think the problem is 00:09:05.116 --> 00:09:09.833 When you're young and you're in a big city and you're meeting so many new people, 00:09:09.834 --> 00:09:13.088 it's fun and all these people might be fun 00:09:13.088 --> 00:09:14.440 Going out is fun 00:09:14.440 --> 00:09:16.271 Doing stupid things is fun 00:09:16.271 --> 00:09:18.072 And you might even know it: 00:09:18.072 --> 00:09:22.800 That there are things that you're doing that might not be the healthiest for you, but it's fun. 00:09:22.800 --> 00:09:26.281 It's so easy to surround yourself with the wrong people, 00:09:26.281 --> 00:09:28.324 build the wrong habits, 00:09:28.324 --> 00:09:32.900 and spend your time doing things that just aren't productive or healthy for you 00:09:32.900 --> 00:09:37.174 Another thing that I heard a lot when I first moved here was: 00:09:37.174 --> 00:09:38.901 A lot of people would tell me: 00:09:38.901 --> 00:09:41.670 "Mia, I wonder what kind of person you'll be in a year from now." 00:09:41.671 --> 00:09:45.772 Back then, I was honestly confused every time I heard that because 00:09:45.772 --> 00:09:50.906 I felt like the Mia of 2024 was not all that different from the Mia of 2023 00:09:50.906 --> 00:09:52.575 But, now that I've been here for four months, 00:09:52.575 --> 00:10:00.000 I can confidently say that I feel so different than the person that I was four months ago from now 00:10:00.000 --> 00:10:01.148 I've learned so many things 00:10:01.148 --> 00:10:06.805 Experienced so many things that I would not have experienced had I stayed in my hometown 00:10:06.805 --> 00:10:13.111 And, I think it's because when you move to a big city, it really tests your character, your values, and your self-esteem 00:10:13.111 --> 00:10:21.000 You're no longer held back by certain beliefs that people had about you or people who have known you for 10+ years 00:10:21.000 --> 00:10:23.401 But the thing is that's like a double-edged sword 00:10:23.401 --> 00:10:25.098 You can be whoever you want to be 00:10:25.098 --> 00:10:31.497 But, at the same time, you don't have the people around you who truly have been there for you for everything 00:10:31.497 --> 00:10:33.184 and truly want the best for you 00:10:33.184 --> 00:10:39.452 And so, it's really easy to fall into temptation and be influenced by the wrong people 00:10:39.452 --> 00:10:44.126 And, at that point, you genuinely really only have yourself to rely on and fully trust 00:10:44.126 --> 00:10:45.826 I'm rambling a lot right now 00:10:45.826 --> 00:10:47.916 But, I think my point in all of this is that 00:10:47.916 --> 00:10:52.258 Now that I've lived here longer, I'm trying to be more conscientious 00:10:52.258 --> 00:10:56.210 of the people that I'm spending time with and giving my energy to 00:10:56.210 --> 00:10:59.639 And, I'm really just starting to enjoy the comfort of my own company 00:10:59.639 --> 00:11:02.034 And, being alone because 00:11:02.034 --> 00:11:07.133 1) It really helps me stay grounded to the kind of person that I am 00:11:07.133 --> 00:11:10.997 and I want to become and reflect on the goals that I want for the future 00:11:10.997 --> 00:11:14.203 and if the decisions that I'm making now will help that or not 00:11:14.203 --> 00:11:18.090 But, it also really helps me reflect on the relationships that I'm building 00:11:18.090 --> 00:11:20.477 and the people that I'm spending time around 00:11:20.477 --> 00:11:27.415 because I fully 100% believe you are the sum of the top five people that you spend your time with 00:11:27.415 --> 00:11:29.844 You are who you spend time around 00:11:29.844 --> 00:11:33.864 Anyways, that was such a ramble and I need to do my makeup 00:11:33.864 --> 00:11:38.161 So, let's focus on that and then head out to the cafe! 00:12:01.667 --> 00:12:05.638 Currently on my way to dinner plans 00:12:05.638 --> 00:12:08.664 It's kind of chilly today 00:12:13.045 --> 00:12:14.350 Good morning~ 00:12:14.350 --> 00:12:16.308 I need to start getting more vitamin D 00:12:16.308 --> 00:12:18.562 I keep being like cooped up in my place 00:12:18.562 --> 00:12:19.670 Being a homebody 00:12:19.670 --> 00:12:23.797 And so, now dragging myself out to go to a cafe 00:12:23.797 --> 00:12:27.800 By forcing myself to go to a cafe not only am I SO much more productive 00:12:27.800 --> 00:12:31.294 But, I'm actually exploring the city that I moved here to be at 00:12:31.294 --> 00:12:35.102 So! Let's try to get a lot of work done today 00:12:35.103 --> 00:12:37.612 because I need to be productive 00:13:29.081 --> 00:13:30.216 Hello~ 00:13:30.216 --> 00:13:33.371 So, I just finished getting off of a FaceTime call with my parents 00:13:33.371 --> 00:13:38.375 To be honest, I think in the past week I've probably FaceTimed my parents like four times 00:13:38.375 --> 00:13:42.112 because... I think I'm starting to get homesick 00:13:42.112 --> 00:13:45.536 I've been knowing I was starting to get homesick a couple weeks back 00:13:45.536 --> 00:13:48.267 when I was just craving Vietnamese food 00:13:48.267 --> 00:13:52.596 I was just constantly looking up restaurants and then trying recipes out 00:13:52.596 --> 00:13:57.412 I even asked my parents to start shipping me food over because I just missed it so much 00:13:57.412 --> 00:14:00.903 And now, I've been like calling my parents like every 2-3 days 00:14:00.903 --> 00:14:03.400 It's not necessarily that I want to move back home 00:14:03.400 --> 00:14:09.099 But, I think in some ways the novelty of having moved somewhere new is starting to finally wear off 00:14:09.099 --> 00:14:12.979 When I first moved here, I was doing the absolute most 00:14:12.979 --> 00:14:15.822 Like, I was going out every single day 00:14:15.822 --> 00:14:17.032 Trying new restaurants 00:14:17.032 --> 00:14:18.388 Exploring new cities 00:14:18.388 --> 00:14:19.298 Going to different shops 00:14:19.298 --> 00:14:20.444 Meeting new people 00:14:20.444 --> 00:14:23.231 And, it was just like non-stop like: "Go go go" for me 00:14:23.231 --> 00:14:28.519 Eventually, I started getting tired and I started wanting to slow things down, stay inside more 00:14:28.519 --> 00:14:34.119 And, I also partially realized that it was just not sustainable for me 00:14:34.119 --> 00:14:36.241 Like, the goals that I want to achieve 00:14:36.241 --> 00:14:39.918 and how I want to improve myself over the course of the next year 00:14:39.918 --> 00:14:43.659 So, while it was really fun it was just a lot to handle 00:14:43.659 --> 00:14:46.531 and it was a nice way to get to know the city 00:14:46.531 --> 00:14:51.218 But, I think I'm at the point where I really want to focus that energy back on myself 00:14:51.218 --> 00:14:57.548 and focus on my career, making myself a better person, and just the friendships that I have right now 00:14:57.548 --> 00:14:59.493 Life is slowing down for me for sure 00:14:59.493 --> 00:15:01.934 and you know the homesickness is coming in 00:15:01.934 --> 00:15:06.799 But, over the next couple of weeks, I have a lot of exciting things coming 00:15:06.799 --> 00:15:12.130 This is like a little sliver of a break that I'm going to have before things really pick up again 00:15:12.130 --> 00:15:13.979 So, I'm taking it to rest a little bit 00:15:13.979 --> 00:15:15.266 You know, develop myself 00:15:15.266 --> 00:15:18.299 Invest that time and energy back into myself 00:15:18.299 --> 00:15:21.466 After this week, I'm just very happy with where I'm currently at 00:15:21.467 --> 00:15:25.457 and I want to continue building this routine and this lifestyle for myself here 00:15:25.457 --> 00:15:27.212 I hope you guys enjoyed this video 00:15:27.212 --> 00:15:32.580 And again, if you're interested in Linjer and investing in high-quality jewelry pieces, 00:15:32.580 --> 00:15:35.830 then you can go to the link in my description box for a special offer 00:15:35.830 --> 00:15:37.182 and more information 00:15:37.182 --> 00:15:39.775 And other than that, I wish you guys all the best 00:15:39.775 --> 00:15:41.910 And, see you in my next video! 00:15:41.910 --> 00:15:43.059 Bye~