[vlog.002] reading journal, animal crossing newbie & slow self care days 🌴🍊
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ม.ค. 2023
- Chronic illness flare ups & a slump mood all round lead to a slow week of audiobooks and gaming - looks like my body will force me into the slow living I've been saying I'll aim for this winter 😂 But I've discovered the joy that is Animal Crossing, and still managed to finish up two books!
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You are the first booktuber I ever watched, and I want to be you when I grow up :D (I'm 31). I really appreciate how open you are about your physical and mental health struggles, and taking a slow, self-care week to rest is very inspirational. Thank you for showing those moments, to remind us we don't always have to be hyper productive.
Stoppp this is too sweet 🥹 while I love things to be all aesthetically pleasing and wonderful, it’s just not realistic and I’d hate for anyone to compare to that standard. Slow days/weeks/months happen. I’m here for them all 🤎
👁❤ your book tube thank you
I'm currently reading The Day The World Came to Town by Jim Defede. It is a nonfiction set in Gander, Newfoundland on September 11. I don't normally read nonfiction, but this one has certainly captured my interest.
Your vlogs and content are soothing for my soul and calming for my brain. Thank you SO much, Ashleigh, for your fabulous content - you are the YT DA queen 🧚🏻♀️📚🍄
Love a slow day spent playing Animal crossing ♡ 🫨✨️
Yessss animal crossing!! That game is so soothing i love it so much, definitely got me through 2020 - though it was almost impossible to buy at the time as everyone else had the same idea 😂
I like listening to the soundtrack for it in the background because I've found it's literally impossible to be stressed when listening to animal crossing music.
Jennifer L Armentrout is always so addictive to read I find. Like her writing isn't always the best but damn if she doesn't know how to hook your attention from the start.
Currently reading Wheel of Time book 1 (so so good!!)
Loved your vlog as always!! Hope you feel more rested this week 🍄🌿☺️
Cheers to a slow week ☕️
I had seen Jean's vlog with your visit to Portobello and it made me regret not having visited Portobello Books myself in spite of three separate visits there (going to St. Andrews Fish and Chips, and the bookshop was closed each time). I've only been back home for a week, and I already miss Edinburgh! Currently reading Hare House, which was highly recommended by the bookseller at Waterstone's, but I just wish something would happen--more than halfway through and not much has been going on.
As a fellow chronic illness warrior I know the feeling of just wanting to stay in and do as little as possible! The start of this year has been rough health wise and it's reassuring to know that I'm not the only one having a flare up. A friend lent me The Marriage Portrait by Maggie O'Farrell which isn't my usual type of read but I am surprisingly enjoying it- I guess trying new things occasionally pays off! Best Wishes to you Ashleigh, thanks for this vid xx
Same! Battling chronic fatigue and pain while trying to live out lives to the fullest sucks but hopefully there are better days to come
Please take the time to look after yourself and I hope that you are feeling better soon. January is always a difficult time of year as well, in terms of the dark and the colder weather. You are an absolute treasure and always a delight to hear your book reviews and impressions. Take care and best wishes. 😊💜
love that you swapped your tbr mid month to make it fit the format you want to read in, it can matter so much!
I took a nice self-care weekend and honestly needed it so much. Especially knowing I have a crazy work schedule coming up. I've learned how to take care of myself..... finally. I love seeing other women do the same.
I have loved Animal Crossing since the first one came out and an so happy that you discovered it for you.Really helps me get my mind off things and just doing silly little tasks in the game without pressure feels so good📚
I loooove your reading journal layout 😍
🥰 I use this one all the time with my family and of course this one😀
i've also kinda been in a slump over the past week but i think i can see the end of it now... 😁
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I feel you on just being obsessed with games lately. I started playing Fable and Dreamlight Valley and have found myself not wanting to do anything else.
Such a dark and moody time of year! Feel better soon!
I’m currently obsessed with Animal Crossing again and I’m redecorating my entire island. And listening to audiobooks at the same time too.
Stahhhhp between the books you made me buy while we were out and now tempting me back into Animal Crossing my productivity has VANISHED 😂❤
Loved the Elder Scrolls Online cameo, brilliant! haha 🤣🤣
I loovvve that game!
ahhhhhh i love your reading/book journal!!!!!!
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Great video 😊 I should find motivation in this and resumed on reading from time to time, I might be able to schedule all that between two projects.
Such a relaxing video, loved it and love how you talk about talking care of yourself this year! Just finished the Golden Enclaves (LOVED) and started Atlas Paradox. ❤😂🎉. See you Tuesday for sprints!
Hello! I thought of a book you may like. It is mythical in theme. Angela Carter. Her books but The Bloody Chamber in particular!!! Love your videos, btw!!❤
Slumping is so frustrating. I hope you manage to get out of it asap. Im so intrigued by Day of Fallen Night.
I’m glad Animal Crossing brought you so much joy. You’re making me want to go back to it.
I’m current reading You Had Me At Hola, Anna Karenina and just about to start Lore Olympus Volume 1!
I’m also obsessed with your label maker and book journal! 😍
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Thank you as always, Ashleigh.
I tend to my keep my TBR pared down to Next and Later with Next being the one book I am most likely to read after I finish the one I'm on. Everything else gets piled in Later. I have ideas and sometimes orders and themes, but I find specifically planning more than one or two books ahead is stressful and I don't need that! I am reading Margaret Atwood's The Testaments right now, and expect I will need something lighter as a follow-up. We shall see.
Huzzah for slouchy green jumpers!
Animal Crossing is my partner's favourite game, and I quite enjoy it as well. I do not consider myself a gamer, but I do play a lot of Pokémon Go.
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Slow days and weeks are so important 🥰 wishing you luck with the animal crossing addiction, it can get strong 🤣
What a beautiful and productive vlog✨️A frolic through fiction is an aesthetic itself 😍
🦀I love and use this emoji to say "tight hug"
Your whole aesthetic is fire 🔥
Thank you 🥹
Loved this slow vlog! Not me reorganising my phone straight away even though I need to sleep😂
I love your reading journal 🧡currently reading Blood Mercy [ you may of mentioned this book lol] although it is slow I am really enjoying it and yes I ordered book 2 when I got to page 300ish. Hope you are having a lovely day Happy reading!
Lovely video as always ❤ You made me curious to try customising my iPhone. I looove how yours turned out. I totally agree with what you said about book 2 of FBAA. I recently finished book 4 and I feel it only goes downhill. I still binge the series and will read it to the end, but I miss the romance and conversations in books 1&2
😂💜☺️🌶️🍆 my most used. NOTE: the chilli and aubergine are used for sexy books only lol. I haven’t read From Blood And Ash yet but I’m really excited to at some point hopefully this year! I want Poppy and Castel vibes!!!!!
🎉 I enjoyed the first 2 FBAA books then DNFed the third. Just started to drag way too much so I decided I was “over it” and stopped there in the series. Nettle and Bone is a quick fun read that turns a fairy tale upside down-highly recommend. 💕💖
I've just finished FBAA and I thought it was a fun read and did keep me wanting to turn the page. Looking forward to reading AKOFLAF in February.
Do you have any tips for personalizing your phone?! Id love to see a video of how you do that and maybe also Notion if you get it setup!! 🤗
I love the FBAA series but do agree with you on the repetition front 😂🙈 I also liked Book 3 even though I know many people DNF’ed the series there. I enjoyed Book 4 too and am looking forward to the final book (which is out in 2024) ☺️ I will say that the writing remains fairly consistent but I am addicted to the romance and the side characters.. they draw me in each and every time 🥰
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I’m in a reading slump too and keep playing Elderscrolls too.
I've not been on my island in months and I think this might have persuaded me to boot it back up!
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I did a similar thing with my phone, but it is more green and forest-like. I don't have an icon changer on my phone and all the ones I downloaded had an annoying watermark. Plus, I feel like I may be confused as to what things are. I though also ave some paintings as pictures on my phone. It is nice having it personalised in this way.
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Favourite emoji: 😍 it's a classic 😁
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I don’t know what this says about me, but here’s my favorite emoji 🙄 Love your video’s!!
hiya hope your better x have u read strange the dreamer im loving it x
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tuesdays are the worst day, agreed!
We shall do our best to make the most of them 😭
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Is that Portobello Edinburgh? I'm just up the road. Currently watching your video and doing a puzzle! 😊
Yes it was!
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Love how you set up your phone! Did you follow a tutorial or anything? I also get a lot of anxiety from my notifications/the influx of colours so would love to do something more muted too!
I just google how to do it! I used the shortcut app if that’s any help in searching. I didnt expect the notifications to be a thing but an added bonus!
@@AFrolicThroughFiction that’s super helpful, thank you! Will give it a go. Also glad you’re on board with the Animal Crossing hype - it’s a real addiction! Hope you’re having a lovely Sunday!
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I liked book three but I think it's because I binged them back to back. I have since not managed to continue onto book four despite owning it... Lol
You’re doing better than me, I’ve lost track of how many books are even out 😂 her spin off series confused me so I gave up until I get there ahaha
@@AFrolicThroughFiction I did read book one in the spinoff! So I think I'm due for book four, but now I have book four and book 2 in the spinoff and it feels like too much work.
My most used emoji is 😬 but my favorite is 💙
Should I be worried that it’s 😬😂
@@AFrolicThroughFiction 😬 is not an emotion easily conveyed by words, that's why i require the emoji a lot 😂
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I’m reading Winter People by Jennifer McMahon look that one up
Hi, fellow AC player here. Have played for years but an a newbie to New Horizons. It's addictive, isn't it? 😁
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I have chronic illness I have liver kidney disease and need a transplant I also have lupus and now they are sending me to the cancer center for lymphoma. I know all too well how those rough days are. If you ever want to talk I’m here! My daughters both have autoimmune my oldest has dysautonomia and lupus and my youngest has autoimmune and a pituitary tumor. We live at specialist. Reading is my escape. Seriously if you ever want to talk who knows I may can suggest some things that can help. Sending hugs from Virginia
Omg it’s been almost a year since I’ve been on my animal crossing island… I need to return so my villagers don’t hate me 😅
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Where did you get your journal? I want one just like it!!
The Quirky Cup Collective!
@@AFrolicThroughFictionI’m going to try to find one haha
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I just ran across a book I really want to order called The Witches Diary by Charity Williams Smith have u read it? It looks good and has good reviews
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I have not read fbaa, nor do I ever plan to (hopefully I'll never be made to read it for a video)
Now you’ve said that, you’ll end up having to read it next month or something 😂
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Personally i'd stay clear from Serpent and Dove. It's really disrespectful for the French feminist history, French witches history and, to be frank, French culture and history in general. The French in the book was not proofread by anyone who'd be actually qualified in French either, and that, for me, was like a symptom of all that was bad about this book. About games though, I'm almost scared to say because ooooh boy is it addictive, but I feel like you'd really like Stardew Valley (which is available on switch as well!). It's a very cozy farming sim where you manage your own little farm in a village after fleeing from the city and corporate work. Incredibly feel good and peaceful. Honorable mentions for games that are also on switch and could fit within your vibe and tastes: Cozy Grove, Spiritfarer and Hades. Hades is very different from the other three I listed, but it's very fun and, as the title suggests, centered on greek mythology!
Nettle & Bone I thought was quite fun, a bit inconsistent in the vibe and characterisation at times, but easy to read with fun, enjoyable characters. I've also had a bad week, been quite sick and couldn't work, so ended up reading that book and it did cheered me up a bit. It's just a really good book for someone who's feeling a bit down.
On the other hand, I detested the Book Eaters, the blurb is a lie, just FYI. It's a weirdly modern fantasy where the "gothic, dark academia book eaters" aren't really there at all and the world building was very poorly thought out, in my opinion.
Not a spoiler but going into a bit more detail - please ignore if you are not interested:
The book eaters is a lot about motherhood, cults and domestic violence, which is very much not what I was expecting based on the promotional material. I know I'm not the only one who thought there was a large mismatched between how the book was marketed and what it is actually about and I think that can really spoil ones enjoyment of it.
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Ooooo I didn’t realise that you can change icons on iPhones, I need to know how to do all this 🫢
I did it via the shortcut app that comes with iPhones!
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