Sunset lighting is always so #moody. Took some pics to kill the time 🙂 All pics are unedited.
Category Archives: Life Entries
I’m Back
I think I’m posting for the first time this year. Boy does time fly!
So anyway. Hiiiii! I’m back.
I’ve been away, grinding away at other personal goals of mine. But I’m here now, and I just have to say I’m thrilled to be back. I’m feeling very inspired, which I haven’t felt in a loooong time.
So yeah, I’m excited to discover what other content I create next.
Stay tuned,
Alice
27 Things I Would Say To Myself
2018 is almost over, can you guys believe it?! Literally two days left and then it’s 2020. Time is just flying by, haha. I just turned 27 last month (any Scorpios in the house?!) and collected 27 things I would say to my younger self. I remember when I was younger, I was painfully insecure, shy, and (extremely) awkward around people. It was very difficult feeling comfortable in my own skin and I was constantly feeling “not enough” and blue about where I was going in life. I’m sure we all have experienced the same.
You hear a lot of adults say it, but it’s true – it really DOES get better.
I hope these reasons inspire you to think of your own little messages you’d send back to your younger self. Let me know in the comments down below what yours are. ❤
Cheers,
-alice.
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MUSIC BY (go check them out!):
“Memories” by Wandering
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Music by @singtoconley – Memories via @hellothematic
#feelingGrateful
"When I started counting my blessings, my entire life turned around." -Willie Nelson
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! 2018 is almost over, can you believe it?
I started going to therapy almost five years ago because I was so unhappy with myself. One of the many exercises that my therapist taught me was to start a Gratitude Journal. It has helped me tremendously on how to always count my blessings, and even when shit really does hit the fan, there’s still an extra (sometimes very tiny) reason to still be grateful.
It has helped me to become much happier by reminding me of the abundance, not the deficiency, in my life.
So today, I’m sharing my three reasons for why I’m happy. Please list your own reasons in the comments, I’d love to hear yours!
- My Content Creating Gig. I’m thankful that I have a side gig where I can be creative and put out ideas. I’m also thankful for a 100 subscribers, haha. Hopefully it’ll continue to grow! I’m hoping to be more consistent this coming new year.
- My family, friends, and loved ones. Without their support, understanding, patience and love, I wouldn’t be where I am.
- My Self. I don’t think humans give themselves enough credit at times. I’m grateful for my resilience, discipline and strength to move forward in difficult situations.
- I’m grateful for a beautiful year. 2018 has been good to me; I’m reached many milestones this year. I’m even more hopeful for next year. 🙂
cheers,
Alice.
I reached a 100 subscribers on Youtube!
Just a quick post today to share I GOT A 102 SUBSCRIBERS on Youtube. It took two (maybe three?) years, but yeah… Lowkey, I’m pretty stoked haha.
Okay, I’m done. Thanks for letting me share. 😛
cheers,
alice.
Fifteen of My Favorite Feelings
It literally feels like it’s been a gazillion weeks since I’ve posted a video. But it’s only been about three weeks. Maybe four. Maybe more. I’ve lost count, lol…
I’ve been feeling more experimental lately and have been trying to venture out of the usual makeup tutorials for every other video. This time I tackle fifteen of my favorite feelings in the entire world. It’s so important to enjoy all the little things in life while we go on with our obligations, right? Recognizing what makes you happy and taking the moment to feel grateful… I feel this is the key to happiness.
I was inspired by another Youtuber, HeyClaire who posted the same concept a couple of years ago. So without any further adieu, here is the video:
And the script for this video:
Hey guys. Today I share with you fifteen of my favorite feelings in the entire world.
I love being in nature as it reminds me to come back to what really counts. Mother Earth.
I am thankful for the good food,
The thirst I can quench after a long day,
And there’s nothing like that first sip of coffee in the quiet mornings.
I love traveling to a new destination,
As a woman who can carve out her own destiny and make her own choices,
Immersing myself with content that inspires me,
To being surrounded by loved ones,
and my man
Activating my body with thrilling movements,
Or taking a delicious nap in the middle of the day,
I love breathing, as it reminds me to slow down,
I’m grateful to feel strong and healthy,
Giving my body permission to release all tension…
And unwinding, as we all need rest at the end of the day.
What are your favorite feelings?
Cheers,
Alice.
10 Tips to Fight Burnout
Hello again!
This time I created a new video about how to tackle burnout.
Most of us have experienced burnout. It’s the last few weeks before school final exams or a humongous work deadline is approaching… and instead of feeling pumped to take on the challenge like you usually do, you’re suddenly dragging your feet. You don’t feel inspired like you used to. No matter how much you sleep/rest, there’s no relief. All you feel is a sense of dread.
Burnout is so REAL. Life can feel overwhelming and the last thing you want to do is execute self-care on yourself. These are my ten tips on how I push through the fatigue, lethargy, the lack-of motivation so I can rejuvenate my body, mind, and soul. They’re nothing mindblowing; it’s all stuff you’ve probably read online or heard from others. But sometimes, it’s good to have a nice reminder. 😉
On a side note, this video took three tries to film, haha. *hotmess*
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TIPS MENTIONED IN VIDEO:
- Hydration: When in doubt, just chug some water down. When I’m going throughout my day, I kid you not, I literally forget to drink water. And what a hindrance dehydration can be! You can’t focus, you’re constantly tired, and you feel even less productive.
- Get some good sleep: When I don’t get enough rest, I start wishing I was six feet under and never have to get up another day in my life.
However when I do rest enough, I feel like I can handle the entire world; my coping mechanism feels strong and I feel I can handle any challenges thrown my way. - Hang out with good friends who GIVE BACK positive energy to you: If you’re an introvert like me, you probably find it very difficult to make time to hang out with others. But it’s important to surround yourself with people you really LIKE and whose company you really ENJOY. Acquaintances at school or work don’t necessarily count as friends. Hang out with those who elevate you and give back positive energy.
- Hot bath with Epsom salt: Need I say more? This is just the bomb dot com.
- Write it down/Journal: Especially when we’re stressed and burnt out, there are so many thoughts and obligations swimming through our heads that just existing feels overwhelming. Vomit your thoughts onto paper whether it’s doodling aimlessly, writing a long journal entry, listing all your thoughts, drawing graphs, etc. It helps to clear the brain department so you have clarity on what your next goals are.
- Practice your favorite hobby – go back to the things you love!: When we’re burnt out, we’re in survival mode and forget all the small activities that bring us so much joy.
Take a break and practice your favorite hobby. Yes, life involves working hard. On the other hand, also remember that there’s nothing wrong with having fun; in fact, it’s necessary to reward ourselves so we live out happy lives. - Remember: This Too Shall Pass: When I was a teenager, my emotions were a hot mess. I remember feeling sad and thinking this was how I was going to feel for the rest of my life (sidenote: not true, btw).
Now that I’m an adult, I know that in life there are no plateaus – there are many valleys and peaks. Even during the difficult moments, remember that This Too Shall Pass. You got this. Everything is going to be okay, there is a light at the end of the tunnel. - Choose to respect yourself: This one is a BIG ONE for me because when I’m feeling unhappy, I immediately go into a victim state-of-mind. I do pinpoint out the problem (which is good), but instead of taking charge and trying to fix the problem I end up taking a backseat in my own life. I start waiting for others to approach me, validate me, recognize me, etc. And while I’m in my ‘Woe-Is-Me’ state of mind, I feel resentment and beat myself up mentally.
This is so unhealthy. Choose to respect yourself. Decide to go the difficult route of affirming yourself, validating yourself, and fixing your own problems. Don’t wait for others to save you. Take responsibility for your own life. - Exercise: Endorphins are good for you! The hardest part is just entering the gym; once you’re there, it’s all good stuff!
- Unplug: Be in the moment: Turn off the phone, computer, TV, etc. Go outside, be with nature, and be in the moment.
Hope this helps you guys out.
cheers,
alice.
Nature Visit: Huntington Library
To keep my promise to be more in touch with nature, I went out another adventure to the Huntington Library. I can’t believe I’ve lived in Los Angeles my entire life and I’m just visiting here for the first time.
Ugh, it was so beautiful!! And what a treat to just walk through all the different botanical gardens they have. My fiance and I ended up staying for five hours; I think we walked at least six miles just meandering through all of the gardens. My favorite had to be the subtropical gardens. ❤
I brought my camera to capture the many moments I enjoyed. It was my first time using my camera for something other than makeup tutorials, lol…
A little creek with flowers growing nearby.
Near the Japanese botanical gardens. The bamboo was amazing!
DUCKY!!!!
Waterrrrr
The sun was beaming down on us when we visited Huntington Library. The trees stood out so vividly in the sunshine.
The reds and the greens ❤
Sunnies and a hat to keep the sun away.
All different shades of pink and reds!
Shadows.
Leaves shining under the sunshine.
I felt so replenished and happy after my trip. I’ll definitely be going back there in the next couple of weeks. Where do you go to be with nature?
cheers,
-alice
Replenish Yourself.
I noticed that I’m usually doing one of two things: I either stay home or go to work. Both are indoors and it’s so easy to feel stifled. Adding on the fact that I live in a big urban city like Los Angeles, and it’s even easier to forget that plants & trees can exist and thrive freely somewhere on this planet.
So I’ve been trying to get back in touch with nature; every weekend I’m encouraging myself to hike, go to the park, etc. Sometimes it’s the last thing that I want to do after a long week… my poor man has to drag me out, haha.
I might feel grumpy in the beginning, but it works like a charm every single time. I feel so nourished, replenished, and whole again as as person.
How do you replenish yourself as a human being? ❤
cheers,
alice
20 Random Facts About Me
Hello world! I’ve been trying to branch out from just makeup tutorials into other subjects. So to start off easy, I thought I would tackle twenty facts about myself in a video.
Here are my facts:
- I am a Scorpio.
- I am Korean American, born and raised in Los Angeles.
- I am a huge fan of Beyoncé and Christina Aguilera.
- I want to get a dog, but because I have killed off all my goldfish in the past, I don’t trust myself to be a good pet owner.
- I come from a Ballet dance background. I’ve been dancing Ballet since I was eight years old.
- I love food. Especially nigiri sushi. I could eat uni all day, every day.
- I love my rice. I can have it three times a day, all day, every day.
- I am not a fan of olives and celery.
- After taking public transportation for many years, I am thankful every day for my car. My car has a name: Baby Mazda.
- I can’t start my day productively unless I have my cup of coffee.
- I’m also very grumpy and disagreeable when I don’t have my cup of coffee.
- I think I might get my first tattoo this year. We’ll see.
- I am engaged to my man whom I’ve been dating for the past eight and a half years.
- My favorite feeling in the world is getting into bed after a long day.
- I prefer baths over showers. Any day.
- I’m not much of an outdoor-sy camping, hiking gal. You can find me in any café, plugging away on my computer.
- I am a lover of Nintendo games. Zelda and Fire Emblem all the way!!!
- I am all or nothing. I can either be extremely productive and a crazy workaholic; or I can be the biggest couch potato in the entire world.
- Sometimes I get into my work so hard that I forget to take care of myself: like drinking water, using the restroom when nature calls, eating meals, etc. And then I crash and burn. But I’m trying to get better at it.
- I love me some UFC mma fighting. Respect to all the professional fighters out there with your hardcore training and then going into the cage to shred up the octagon.
What are your quirky facts when it comes to you? Tell me some of yours!!
cheers,
alice
