The Rest & Relaxation Edition
Make a new Pinterest board & put on your comfort YouTuber.
The past year has been a circus with school, work, and personal endeavors. But in this second half of December, I’m very much #blessed to sometimes not even know what day it is!
We haven’t caught up one on one in a hot minute. I’ve been doing vlogmas on my Instagram stories (which by the way, props to MissRemiAshten on doing this for 10 years), but let’s slow the roll and fill you in on what’s been up.
In the Homestretch
I was in a rut in November (highs and lows of college football) and just felt a major lack of motivation on a personal level. What got me out of this? Making a new Pinterest board, of course. Two boards that I frequent when in these low periods are Sliving & Homestretch.
What I’ve been watching
Single’s Inferno - Season 3. Anika, Christine, Elise, and I were screaming at the TV when we saw the lineup for the second island. Part 2 drops today, so catch me finishing the show tonight.
Vlogmas! Specifically from Remi Cruz & Caroline Manning. Caroline was just in Ho Chi Minh City for the past couple of days and it was nice seeing her experience!
Video essays
“Gilmore Girls: Rewatchable Storytelling” by J.R.R Talkin’. This video was so educational, as I’m in PR and there are so many elements that were covered that professionals use on a day-to-day basis! For example, just what makes people so connected to the ordinary lives of Stars Hallow residents and come back for seven seasons? This also just made me appreciate the show more for all its details.
“Did Pretty Little Liars Groom Us?” by Sloan Stowe. I watched this series when I was about 11 to 13 because it was the show every other girl on YouTube was watching. Sloan digs into tweets by the showrunners from 2013 and even the original script to break down concepts like framing for the viewers.
The Crown - Season 6. Enough said.
Music
“Off the Record” by IVE
“NOBODY” by Jeon Soyeon, Winter, & Liz
“Beautiful Now” by Zedd & Jon Bellion
Though I love a good slow track, I cannot listen to it in bad weather. That’s why you’ll always find me listening to upbeat or pop EDM when it’s raining. I think it’s a way my brain tricks itself into not getting seasonal depression. Hence, the resurgence of girly K-Pop & Zedd on my Spotify.
This season can get tough: it’s cold, cloudy, and cold!!! But leaning into rest & relaxation when you can just makes it a bit more bearable.
Tidy up your space, eat something good, and let me know how you’re doing (for real)!
XOXO
- Viv ❀