Alexis McBean
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i forced myself to find independence within my marriage and the scariest thing happened...
Growing up is hard.
Over the last few months I've seen a shift internally. To be frank I'm kind of all over the place. But one thing is very clear to me: I need to rediscover my independence within my marriage. Sounds weird right? Well I went from living with my parents till 18, to living in a dorm until 21, to living with my boyfriend (who is now my husband). There was a moment in between where i moved and worked in Ohio, but I really never left my apartment. After 8 years of adulthood I think it's time to try again.
I dream of doing huge things by myself - a think week in Montana, hiking the PCT, car camping in Reykjavík, but I am flat out scared. Wonder if any of you feel this way? It may seem silly but starting off with a solo day trip in a neighboring state even feels scary. But I've got to start somewhere - we've got to start somewhere.
So we're taking a break from our usual bookish content and come with me on this self discovery journey. I hope this inspires you too ❤
ps.. i think my next step will be an overnight trip somewhere close by. Stay tuned!
00:00 intro
00:55 finding independence within a marriage
02:04 jazz and crafts
03:19 getting comfy with the uncomfy
05:11 coffee and reading update
07:00 fitting room fashion show!!
07:30 SCARIEST MOMENT
09:09 trader joes haul and outro
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a very chatty tour of my dream bookcase
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Hello you ❤ Join me in a slightly chaotic highly chatty little tour of my dream bookcase. It's finally done!! I would just like to note this was filmed in early August and since then I've read most of the books i chatted about!! Throne of the Fallen was indeed such a good read just a bit spicy for my taste. I absolutely loved Heartless Hunter - it might be my fave romantasy this year. Still wor...
showing you my prettiest books + catching up
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Hello you ❤ Join me in this little show and tell as I show you some of my prettiest books and catch up on life!! Books mentioned: The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst Honey Witch by Sydney J Shields Tress of The Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano The Poison Bed by Elizabeth Fremantle A collection of poems by Robert Frost I Would Leave Me if I Could by Halsey Ignite ...
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This has been quite the passion project for me over the last 4 months and i am very pleased with where it led me. I'm finding it extremely difficult to put into words how transformative this experience has been. I think the best way to describe is a total mindset shift. Prior to doing this, I held myself to impossible standards and I was never happy with what i put out there. Sometimes we have ...
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TBR JAR PICKS NEXT 5 READS
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Addressing the SMP boycott and my promise for my channel
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24+ Books to Read in 2024 | Fantasy, Romance, Mystery, and Young Adult Recs
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Book shopping at the LARGEST Half Price Books (mini vlog)
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Cozy Christmas Reading Vlog 🫶🏽🎄
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I binged Britney Spears' memoir... TWICE
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Booktube Newbie Tag
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  • @melevonne
    @melevonne 58 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

    Congrats on going out of your comfort zone. Glad you had a nice trip.

  • @AshloveleyS
    @AshloveleyS 4 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Girllll it couldn't be me 😂 i love having fun a little partner with me. I'm so proud of you for taking this little (BIG) step!! ❤❤❤

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@AshloveleyS I do love having someone with but I also want to build up my confidence in myself! Thank you so much friend ♥️

  • @Tayisanangel
    @Tayisanangel 8 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Definitely the best take on this trend

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 7 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      @@Tayisanangel oh wow! Thank you so much!!

  • @JeffLucking
    @JeffLucking วันที่ผ่านมา

    Go girl 🎉❤❤

  • @Stephanie-f3k
    @Stephanie-f3k 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Who else sees both reaflections on the mirror behind’s 😮

  • @tanishaDas-d5
    @tanishaDas-d5 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This one is like "Don't judge a book by it's cover"

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Exactly. Honey witch and Amazing Grace Adam’s I read because of the cover. I put off Fredrik Backman for years bc I didn’t love the cover 😂

    • @tanishaDas-d5
      @tanishaDas-d5 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thealexismcbean Fr

  • @X.rock.X
    @X.rock.X 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

    omg in the uk there's a shop called the works and sell cheap brand new books ( as art supplies stationery etc) and theyre like £3-£6 each ahhh

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@X.rock.X that sounds amazing!!! Adding it to my uk list ♥️

    • @X.rock.X
      @X.rock.X 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thealexismcbean fr <3

  • @maiplanet881
    @maiplanet881 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I really Fredrik Backman too

    • @aaeesha5864
      @aaeesha5864 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Me too

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      His writing is quite literally genius. Every book I read I am attached to his characters

    • @maiplanet881
      @maiplanet881 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@thealexismcbean totally agree

  • @AshloveleyS
    @AshloveleyS 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤❤❤❤

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you for being here friend ♥️

  • @trinc9015
    @trinc9015 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Do you know where the posted content is? I’d like to see what was posted. I personally don’t think the authors need to be hurt by this. I say if someone is hurt or offended and want to use freedom of speech to speak against the person who made the comment and their connection to the publishing house I say go for it but I don’t think the authors should be hurt but that’s my personal opinion.

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@trinc9015 hi! All opinions are valid especially when it comes to this. There is a creator on tiktok Leen who originally posted about it. The point was not to hurt authors - within the ban you can still buy the books and talk with friends and read the books. The point was not to talk about them on social media.. hurting the marketing instead but that inevitably hurts the authors. Not sure the status currently but would check out Leen’s tiktok for more.

  • @shannon4043
    @shannon4043 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why did it take so long for me to discover your channel? I absolutely love it! ❤ The best part is that you don't have many followers yet still you keep on creating content.

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you. I make videos for myself over anyone else which keeps me going ♥️

  • @cindyr4918
    @cindyr4918 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve read “The Spellshop” and “The Honey Witch” and I enjoyed them both; if you love cozy fantasies, then you are in for a treat ❤.

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean หลายเดือนก่อน

      Aw yay I do love cosy fantasies and am sooo excited to read them!!

  • @sweetlysage
    @sweetlysage หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this camera angle so much!! thanks for the video, perfect vibes before bed!

  • @sydnismith9796
    @sydnismith9796 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Opening a jam shop that is a front to a spell shop is my new life goal.

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sydnismith9796 please allow me to do your bookkeeping

  • @ContentBamboo-cq7vh
    @ContentBamboo-cq7vh 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    WAAAAAZZAAAAA🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ContentBamboo-cq7vh hey DP 😂

    • @ContentBamboo-cq7vh
      @ContentBamboo-cq7vh 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@thealexismcbean heyya

  • @bridgitteb68
    @bridgitteb68 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

  • @JustanotherGabby
    @JustanotherGabby 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Matches series is so good, I hope you like it 👍🏼

  • @canyoubeiconic
    @canyoubeiconic 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ooh i love Matched

  • @Localbeanhere
    @Localbeanhere 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Store?

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Half price books flagship!

  • @itskimberlyrodriguez
    @itskimberlyrodriguez 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Okay, periodddttt! I’m buying the book, always! 😅

  • @nancyrivers2012
    @nancyrivers2012 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Online library, it's free

  • @MicahRion
    @MicahRion 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm really looking forward to reading 'Hello Beautiful.' I'm a huge fan of 'Little Women,' I've read it multiple times and love the movie adaptations too.

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is like a modern day little women. I loved it with all my heart - I still think about it daily

  • @Your-dad-with-milk140
    @Your-dad-with-milk140 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ok. Yes.

  • @cousinjake7986
    @cousinjake7986 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As a bookseller, I absolutely agree with this 😂

  • @sweetlysage
    @sweetlysage 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i loooove the editing in this! your intro was so good! excited to finish while i get some work done. <3

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you 🩷🩷🩷🩷

  • @ElliottSeufert-l4l
    @ElliottSeufert-l4l 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you really thanks

  • @nestorjoseperez787
    @nestorjoseperez787 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your help. Big hug to you also and dogooo tooo

  • @celestadhar9976
    @celestadhar9976 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Promo sm

  • @bridgitteb68
    @bridgitteb68 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is great ❤

  • @expertbooksmuggler
    @expertbooksmuggler 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for your solidarity! I'm one of the organizers and we've been trying really hard to give instructions on how to kindly inform everyone of the boycott so I'm glad that commenter did so. All we can ever do is seek to do better and all of us will at some point do something harmful. I'll be posting an update soon on the boycott <3

  • @jadaw644
    @jadaw644 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love Jasmine Guillory!

  • @itskimberlyrodriguez
    @itskimberlyrodriguez 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Leave the World Behind was so good! I could not stop talking about it to my family. I’ve been wanting to read Tress of the Emerald Sea! I definitely need to get it second hand because brand new it’s like $30 😮

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ok based on your vlogs I think you would LOVE tress!! So fun so magical

  • @thealexismcbean
    @thealexismcbean 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The pure joy that comes from opening book mail 🥹 I hope you enjoy! It’s high time I own a copy of Evelyn Hugo, The Maid and The Lost Apothecary. Stay well everyone xx

  • @eprohoda
    @eprohoda 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Alexis- so awesome unboxing,goodbye. 😈

  • @jadaw644
    @jadaw644 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😂 I haven't even read the book, and I love this.

  • @Maddiewashere
    @Maddiewashere 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Liam. I CRIED

  • @jadaw644
    @jadaw644 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've done everything but dress to match my book. 😂

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      lol gotta get on it 😂

  • @jadaw644
    @jadaw644 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Unironically very helpful. 😂💛

  • @jadaw644
    @jadaw644 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love the cozy vibes of this. 💛

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank youuuu 🫶🏽

  • @thealexismcbean
    @thealexismcbean 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Kicking it old school today. Skin care is my second love - right behind books of course. I hope you all enjoy this video and a little peak into my everyday 💞

  • @arireadsstuff
    @arireadsstuff 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The outfit!!!

  • @itskimberlyrodriguez
    @itskimberlyrodriguez 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve been wanting to read the Archie series for a while now! Also loved the going out outfit! 🫶🏼

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I love that they redid archie with all the riverdale characters!! Now i am on the hunt for 2, 3, 4 haha

  • @TheBookHerm
    @TheBookHerm 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this video. It's helpful! I am uploading my first video on Sunday and this is potentially the most worrisome thing about having a channel for me... the potential that I share something that is harmful unknowingly. for example, with the SMP thing there's a particular book that is published by them in America but here in the uk is published by someone else and I did not realise so almost did a post with the book in. Luckily this time I realised before I had posted.

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes it is the biggest challenge I think when putting yourself out there

  • @dadcelo
    @dadcelo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Loved your take on this.

  • @Dani12321
    @Dani12321 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Why are you not more popular, you’re the type of person who people should look at as a role model💅💅✨✨

    • @arireadsstuff
      @arireadsstuff 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      My thoughts exactly!

  • @stargirl-ih5iq
    @stargirl-ih5iq 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Genuinely the only good book she was written honestly… it ends with us is too overhyped

  • @Lisa-zh5zd
    @Lisa-zh5zd 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a lovely and cozy video! This is my first video from you and I will definitely check out your other videos

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      oh yay! welcome to my cozy corner <3

  • @arireadsstuff
    @arireadsstuff 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video came right on time, love your jar!

  • @Mambo1061
    @Mambo1061 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the story graph recc, I appreciate reviews that give you some idea of the technical elements and physical experience of reading the book Also HP 5, the one you picked, is where HP teaches the patronus charm to others, he learns it initially in the 3rd book ✌️

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      YES! I edited this out but that really stumped me for awhile.. good thing I will be rereading and watching at some point for better retention 😅

  • @itskimberlyrodriguez
    @itskimberlyrodriguez 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So happy you got inspired to create your own TBR Jar! I actually love your idea so much about creating prompts! I think I'm going to do a whole seperate jar with prompts and keep the one I already have and give myself the opportunity to pick from both when im up for it lol This was so fun to watch! Happy reading, Alexis!

    • @thealexismcbean
      @thealexismcbean 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ahh I love that! 🫶🏽 thank you friend!