i moved to my dream house to write a book 📗 (in seoul, korea!!)
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i want to stay here forever pls!!! a special thank you to Em Gray for recording this reading of her poem "Symbiosis" just for us!! i love this poem so much it's the lockscreen on my phone, so i was honoured when she agreed to collaborate with me!!
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FAQs:
😭 what happened to your intro? it got copyrighted ://///
🤠 how old are you? 25!
📆 when is your birthday? 18th october 1998 (libra)
🎓 where did you go to university? i studied english at durham!
🔎 where do you live? new york city
💼 what is your job? book critic
🎥 what do you film with? lumix gh5 + canon g7x
👾 what do you use to edit? final cut pro
📫 how do I contact you? jackedwards@sixteenth.co or social media!
Video chapters:
00:00 intro: symbiosis by em gray
01:15 creative rut
02:54 paju book city
03:50 day one
05:00 [ad] headspace
06:40 the day begins
07:20 walking and talking
08:01 the picnic to the world
09:35 the details by ia genberg
11:10 entering my idgaf era
12:14 green dot by madeleine gray
13:37 writing
16:52 undiscovered by gabriela wiener
17:54 the host and her family
18:17 golden hour light
19:15 back to work
19:33 panoramic updates
23:25 day two
24:52 the forest of wisdom
26:18 abandoned sunglasses
27:08 blue box bookstore
28:36 the great sunglasses rescue
29:16 return to seoul.
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why don't go to baliiii i can come to you, treat you all the best food, take you around the city arghh😫😫
are you still in Korea? would recomend going to 알라딘 bookstores if you are
"Oh no I forgot my sunglasses in the forest of wisdom" is such a distinct vibe 😂
JACK YOU'RE LIVING THE DREAM! so so happy for you and i hope that you have the best time there.
Ikr 😭
Please do add the carbonara in your acknowledgements, i love it when authors put seemingly out of pocket things in the acknowledgements 😭
i watched you on a podcast once where you said you’d rather live your life, then film it, instead of make filming your entire life, and i’m glad you’re doing that ❤️
The way you’re smiling throughout - you are truly in the right place!
As an author, my biggest tip is to write everything. Do not stop when your creative juices are pumping! Free writing is amazing. Then, after writing the entire manuscript-COOK THE BOOK! Let it simmer for about a month or two. Some will do this for even a year. Then, go back to your work, and that's the time when you edit it. You'll see so many things to fix, adjust, add, or delete. This method has worked for all the books I have written. I wish everyone good luck! Good luck with writing, Jack!
Love how he moved to Seoul because of ✨literature✨
Many people move to Korea because of business, Korean entertainment culture and technology. It’s rare to move there just for literature but it’s actually a bliss. The country’s book culture; literature, libraries and book cafes are literally the best ones. You can’t experience it anywhere else.
Most people would figured that if I ever move to South Korea, it will be because of the Korean entertainment culture. Don’t get me wrong, I love K-Pop and KDrama but it was never because of that. My love for books is beyond and South Korea feels like a dream for bibliophiles.
So happy for him to live the dream
I don't want this video to be over!!!!! The music, the views, the editing style, EVERYTHING was sooooo amazing! Also, I'm not sure if this is possible, but for the place that you are writing about you might be able to watch some vlogs from people that went there? Maybe they took a tour of an old building you are writing about, or they talk about the view from a certain point. Anyway, we need more video's like this!! Good luck.
This is, truly, the very best content you have ever produced…..show us more of Jack the writer!
I’m from Paju but living in London. I’m so glad you’re enjoying my hometown☺️ It is the best city for book lovers!!!!
In korea right now, having a very sentimental and cry filled time away from my family, but this is just what I needed because I’m nearing the end of my first draft
I loved this! As 40 something female, I feel like I’m living my life vicariously through you.. thank you.. I’m so glad I found you.. I’ve just enrolled in a creative writing course at my local college… I have a dream..
same
i love this for you
The peace I want in my life to write poetry
manifestingggg jack and cari collabs
@@chacepaulson1309 she cyber stalked and harassed another TH-camr till that TH-camr actually stopped posting anything online cause she got too scared and wanted to protect herself. Cari even reuploaded room/apartment tours that her victim had deleted cause she was afraid of being doxxed. Honesly it's worse than this and Rachel (the victim) came back three years ago and spoke publicly about it
@@rozreallyreads oh my what did i miss 🫠
@@rozreallyreads damn thanks for explaining, didn’t hear anything about this before.
@@rozreallyreads i just searched up what happened and will be unfollowing her… i love rachel’s content too idk how i didn’t know this sooner
@@rozreallyreads i totally agree. & deleting comments is shady. i wanna give jack the benefit of the doubt, but dude you could’ve just as easily pretended not to see lmao
I'm not the one to usually comment in people's videos, but I really needed to thank you for this half hour of pure peace and tranquility. This video calmed my anxious thoughts so much. Thank you a million times.
as someone who used to watch all of your uni vlogs -loved this more informal style! you should do more of these we would love !
Oh my gosh, welcome to Korea! I love your channel and immediately clicked on the video when I saw the title 🥹 hope you get the inspiration that you need!
you're glowing jack, i feel so incredibly happy for you right now i could cry 🌟🤍🥹
This guest space is exactly how I imagined the rooms in the museum in Kafka on the Shore. It’s so magical to see real spaces that reflect something that I thought was just living in my head.
OMG, as a huge Korean fan of yours, Jack, welcome to Korea! I'm so excited to see that you're cherishing your visit in Paju! Paju is one of my fave cities too! Seoul also has various attractive places for book lovers, such as Starfield Library, Seoul Metropolitan Library, and numerous independent bookstores! I hope to see more videos of you exploring lots of book-friendly places!"
I did not know Paju was known as Book City. I remember going there back in 2017 to visit an outlet mall (best highlights for me there were the Johnny Rockets restaurant and the Marvel store!), but knowing how close it was to the DMZ and North Korea actually scared me, because on the drive to and from Seoul, you could practically see North Korea’s “Fake City” from across the river and there were watch towers along the shore (on the South Korean side obvs).
OMG IM KOREAN AND MY JAWS DROPPED
WELCOME KOREA JACK!❤🎉
I've always found it funny that there is a town in Korea with the same name as mine. I didn't know that it was the city of books! Love that! Paju in Finnish (and Estonian) means willow which is also fun!
The largest and best bookstore I have ever been in was in Seoul. Great city for books, music and movie theaters. This is making me want to go back. I stayed there for a month a while back and I loved it. Also Korean people are so kind and willing to show you hidden gems, so I ate in some great places and went to some lovely galleries and coffee shops.
i think i'm actually going to convince my best friend (who is also a bookworm) to visit paju with me before it gets too hot. loved watching this. thanks for sharing!
Jack literally living the dream I'm so happy for you! You mentioned how writing a book is essentially writing a book you would want to read? That reminded me of a saying be Toni Morrison that goes like this : "If there's a book that you want to read, but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it". I hope you'll have a great time writing and publishing your book
This vlog is so healing as someone who wants to do her thing this is now my dream life
YAYAYAYAY I'M SO EXCITED FOR MORE VLOG CONTENT IN KOREA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just adore seeing people pursuing their dreams. Can't wait to see what this new endeavor has in store for you !!
I love this. This is so true about needing distance from the rut to break the rut and connect with your inner self. I am happy for you and wish you finish the book super soon with most satisfaction and flow.
Love the different kinda style in this one. Especially because it has a good mix of peaceful, beautiful moments (scenery shots, music, poetry) but also the usual chaos (forgetting sunglasses, searching for the coffee shop). Reminds me of the digital detox videos and I’m here for it. 😄
obsessed with how you edited this and how beautiful all of the footage was!! literally inspired me to open up a draft i haven't looked at in months. thank you for this
congrats jack. proud of you! love from turkey.
what a lovely video, seemed like a little break from every day life just watching it :)
I loved the little captions you left, especially since I only just got into the habit of actually getting up earlier just to get the time to read in the mornings, because my uni life is quite stressful at the moment and my free time comes down to zero on most days, so it feels really powerful to reclaim a few precious minutes of the day when my brain hasn’t been bruised by the day yet and just read :)
I love this style of video! the zen is so relaxin!
I have genuinely never seen a video more comforting, relaxing and making you feel you can do anything and that all bad things that are going on in your life don’t matter. Wow!! ❤❤
Looooved the editing style in this one! So artistic and relaxing to watch. So peaceful and inspiring. Truly, I loved every second and tiny detail in this video. Also can't wait to read the book (ahhhh!!!).
this is probably the most calming video i've ever seen!! saving this to my "can't sleep" playlist
I love watching you grow as a person. There is so much beauty in this video. Thanks for sharing it with us!
There's a really beautifully different kind of aura surrounding you. It is as if you've arrived at exactly where you should be, for now, though perhaps not where you will eventually get to and genuinely want to be.
✨Thank you for sharing this update with us, Jack. Peace Be With You.✨
What a beautiful and zen video, Jack! 🫰 love it so much! And can’t wait to read your book ❤
this video makes me miss korea so much! loved the poet narration at the start, how special
i literally love these more "vlog" style videos !!
this was so incredible jack. i appreciate you for sharing such a vulnerable experience, i’ll be going one day and i can’t wait to visit!
This might just be my favorite video of yours! So calm and inspiring. You are truly a blessing for youtube.
currently procrastinating my own writing by watching this, hoping the muses will eventually take hold of me... paju and the guesthouse look dreamy!
so excited for your book! Can’t wait to read it!
The ending made me tear up just a bit. I love watching people realizing a dream, and hope that energy helps me realize my own dream soon. ❤📚🌿
Thank you for this video! It’s so calming and soothing, just what I needed right now.
Omg your video editing has gotten so much better!!
the entire aesthetic of this video is absolutely beautiful and in my opinion, indicative of the creative headspace you were craving. i cannot wait to read your book. god bless
This video has my heart. Also the audio choice jack you have impecccable taste i rewatched so many scenes because it was so relaxing
This vlog is a masterpiece. It makes me want to work on my own projects and take care of myself and at the same time just calms my mind. Immaculate vibes.
Wow... What a beautiful video. Just the inspiration I was needing. It's so refreshing seeing you enter this new phase of your life... Please don't stop growing and creating. Thank you 🤍
You look so happy Jack! Seoul really agrees with you ...enjoy your time there and can't wait to read your book ♥
Truly excited for this book! Can't wait for it to come out!
This was such a lovely video. The aesthetic, tone, and story was just truly inspiring! Thank you!
jack omg!!!! i am SO happy for u, and i am so excited for this new chapter. i’m wishing u nothing but the best💕
Love this, been dreaming of just moving to Seoul, taking a ridiculous amount of books that I wish/need to read to study & live for a bit, love the bravery of you doing this, I hope it gives you the energy you need.
Really love the style of this video Jack! Cozy, warm and inspiring. Can't wait to read your book and can't wait to visit Korea one day
you seem so at peace
This was a great video! Loved the setting, the guest house looks amazing!, the insights on your writing process…but the thing I connected with most is when you’re talking about musicians after a concert and the come down. I’ve been involved in music my whole life, and the struggle is real. Sometimes I’m really glad I’m not a full time professional musician, because the seasonal concerts are enough of a challenge. I usually have the benefit of several hours after a concert where I can wind down, but I’m always a wreck the next day. Sometimes even a really good rehearsal will do this and you just can’t get your brain to shut down. I like that you’re trying meditation to help with your come down from writing. I’ve recently taken up knitting, and I find there’s a certain meditative aspect to it that I think is helpful as well. I can’t wait to find out who your book is about!
this is so, so lovely. Thank you Jack for sharing this with us!
one of my favourite videos of yours now - this is so peaceful and inspiring. adore your content always jack!
soooo peaceful. good luck with your book!
Love this so much Jack, so happy for you!!
A photo of the office space with the bookshelf wrapped around the window has been pinned on my interior design Pinterest board for a while now, so you're definitely living in a dream space and I'm v jealous
I'm not a very adventurous person and haven't been far out of Belgium. But I would move there in a heartbeat. Also, I just love this video it's so calming and inspirational.
we love to see you thrive ✨️
Jack's idea of an adventure (and writing retreat) aligns so well with mine, so I can absolutely live vicariously through this. It's also so peaceful to watch.
This video was amazing to watch! The music, the editing and the whole feel of it! Thank you for sharing this with us!!
This was so calming to watch and listen to. It has been amazing to watch your journey from Uni all the way to now. Keep growing, much love from California.
thoroughly loved this video jack, one of my favourite uploads of yours!!
I mean this in the best way possible, I truly think you would be bestie with namjoon given the chance
LOVING THIS, LOVING YOUR LIFE!! loving that you enjoy a book translated from swedish. I am from sweden and picked up the book as soon as i heard you talk about it. Loving names of places in Stockholm mentioned, some where i grew up. Loving that I fangirl over that.
I did a double take when I noticed (as I was doing my French Duolingo while watching the video), that you where talking about the book I'm currently reading, that I haven't heard anyone else talk about yet (Green Dot)! I got so excited to keep reading it!✨
I really needed this. Beautiful, and so relaxing☺🤍
One of the most beautiful videos, so warm and inspiring.
Thank you for the video ❤❤❤
Can't wait to read your book
This video reminded me of your countryside vlog. The aesthetics, the sheer passion of writing and most importantly (if i do say so myself) a discovery of MINDBLOWING poetry. Thank you, Jack. :))
Can’t wait for next book so proud of you Jack and I loved your first book!!🎉🎉
This is the best! I love living in Seoul. It is so inspirational. Been living here for 13 years…. Enjoy the process!
i love this video and the vibes, keep doing you jack you're doing amazing. i love how this video gave me vibes from your old vlogs at durham, just you living life.
Missed your vlogs sm!! This was so dreamy and comforting
congratulations!! this is so exciting!
Man i'm sad that the video's over cuz it was so nice and tranquil. Anyway good luck with the book
Good luck with your writhing and I hope you are very happy in your new place and have a wonderful new chapter of your life ❤️
Your videos are always so inspiring. Can't wait to read your novel!
omg 🥹
to watch you share such a personal and vulnerable process with your viewers is so awe inspiring jack! good luck to you 💌
I love your vlogs soo much Jack!! This one was particularly beautiful and refreshing. Thanks for bringing this to us ❤❤
I love hearing you talk about your book :)
Your place is truly to die for! I hope you enjoy every second of the process~
Muchas felicidades Jack!
Disfruta mucho de este proceso!!!
jack! cant wait for your book and also rn im obsessed with the poem u put at the start of the video
This is definitely one of my favorite videos of yours! Loved the place you are staying, the bookstores and the music you used ! So comforting and just overall enjoyable to watch and listen. ❤
aaah I love everything about this video!!! I can't wait to read your book
this is the most gorgeous house and video i have ever seen, love this for you!!!
Gosh, this is so inspiring. Cari, aside from her booktube work, knows all the great aesthetic places to have a day trip around Korea. Girlie's been to cafes near the woods, sheep farm, flower fields, artsy neighborhoods etc. So she can help you out if you're looking for spots to work or get inspired.
Thanks for being you and prioritising your needs over Youtubing Jack 😇. Genuinally look forward to your progress with the book and seeing you flourish.
This is Amazing! Congrats, Jack!