a cozy week in my life ☁️💫 lots of reading & annotating, journaling, breakfasts & homebody things

from: cath ✉
to: you ✉
hello everyone! i hope you're having a lovely one. this is a pretty long video filled with good books, good company, and an all round good ol' time. i went to a cafe, starting journaling again, annotated a bunch, bought a new book, added a new item on my desk, and had lots of gooood food. it was a very lovely, cozy, and blessed week. i am so happy and grateful :) i hope you enjoy watching this video!
take care,
cath.
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- her 86m2: / @her86m2
- christy anne jones: / @christy-anne-jones
- previous vlog: • a reading vlog 📖🍵: lot...
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🧺 items in this video 🧺
- candle carousel holder: shorturl.at/ghqA7
- paper craft/decor: www.etsy.com/au/shop/Stampeda...
- ghibli prints: www.amazon.com/shop/cupsandth...
- book tabs: www.amazon.com/shop/cupsandth...
- keyboard from aziocorp: vissles.com/collections/keybo...
- standing desk: theomnidesk.com.au/collection...
- stationery storage from temu: share.temu.com/KW82L5ebh1A
- pencil case from temu: share.temu.com/XsKroWp2DZA
- dotted journal (thinker's notebook) from page anchor: www.page-anchor.com/?aff=35
- dotted planner from scribble and dot: www.scribbleanddot.com/collec...
- night circus mug: aesopsfable.com/products/the-...
- customisable stamps: www.etsy.com/au/shop/Stampful...
- teapot set (no longer available but the store has other amazing teapots): www.t2tea.com/en/au
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🤎 music credits 🤎
🎵 Music : Beneath the Mask by Coffee Date & GameChops: • Beneath the Mask (Pers...
🎵 Music : Ocarina of Time by Coffee Date & GameChops: • Ocarina of Time
🎵 Music : Snowpoint City by Jokabi & GameChops: • Snowpoint City
🎵 Music : National Park by Mikel & GameChops: • National Park
🎵 Music : Luma by Jokabi & GameChops: • Luma
🎵 Music : Professor Rowan's Lab by Jokabi & GameChops: • Professor Rowan's Lab
🎵 Music : Outset Island by Coffee Date & GameChops: • Outset Island
🎵 Music : Lost Woods by Jokabi & GameChops: • Lost Woods
🎵 Music : Surf by Jokabi & GameChops: • Surf
🎵 Music : Secret of the Forest by Jokabi & GameChops: • Secret of the Forest
GameChops: / @gamechops
Jokabi: / @jokabibeats
Mikel: / @mikeltbe
Coffee Date: / coffee date - topic
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🍂 where to find me 🍂
- email: [e-mail]
- instagram: / cupsandthoughts
- shop: www.etsy.com/au/shop/mythough...
- tiktok: / cupsandthoughts

[@klydewithak108]

Honestly never want these to end! Thank you for spoiling us with a video that's over twenty minutes. We love to see it! Sending you love from South Africa!

[@cupsandthoughts]

you are wayyy too kind 😭😭 it’s my pleadure! i’m so glad you enjoyed this long video! ☺️✨thank you for the incredible support 🥹🥹

[@GaneshaGandi]

Cannot imagine my life without journaling! I helps to free my mind so well. Thank you for such a cozy video! The way you were packing thing from your shop was filled with so much love! You are an angel! Take care 💖

[@cupsandthoughts]

me too! journaling has been a part of my life for so long, it’s the best kind of therapy 🤍 and it id my absolute pleasure! i’m so glad you enjoyed it + the packaging montage hehe 🥰 you take care too 🤍

[@homeygumi]

I am a minimalist, for financial reasons :D But whenever I see maximalist aesthetics like this, my heart warms up with joy. I love your desk set-up.

[@cupsandthoughts]

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I just stumbled across your channel, and I absolutely adore it! It's just do soothing and cozy, and it warms my heart. ❤

[@cupsandthoughts]

you are way too kind, i’m so glad you’re enjoying my videos 🥺🤍 thank youuu! ✨✨

[@smitivitylives]

Thanks for posting these videos. It inspires me to read, and it's cozy. ❤

[@cupsandthoughts]

it’s my pleasure! i’m so glad you’re enjoying them 🥹🤍

[@loveshackjules]

every time you post i get the most warmest, coziest, fall type vibes ever!!

[@cupsandthoughts]

i’m so incredibly happy to hear that because that’s the vibe i’m going for!! 🥺 so happy to share content like these 🤍🤍

[@Kitkatbreak3]

Your pics on IG always make me smile! I'm SO happy to see you're also on YT, now! Going to have to go back and watch all your content (and then wait for all the new vids)! Thanks, Cath, for bringing us smiles! :)

[@cupsandthoughts]

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[@GWYNPL4INE]

I finished binge watching all your videos yesterday and was already longing for more and ready to start watching them all over again and here is a new one ! I couldn't be happier. It rained all day yesterday where i am and the cosy, warm and autumnal atmosphere of your vlogs was a perfect companion to my work and my numerous reading breaks. This new video is no exception and was perfect (sunflower sticker always the right choice) Thank you for sharing with us your whimsical world of warmth and books, it is truly appreciated. ((ps: very happy about the longer video !!)) ((pps: last vlog you were reading Marina and that first paragraph... ❤ you recommended "shadow of the wind" to me on instagram a bit ago and i haven't picked it up yet but that first paragraph from Marina tells me i will surely enjoy reading this author's works very much))

[@cupsandthoughts]

wow i’m utterly speechless, thank you so much for the incredible support. i’ve been smiling non stop reading your comment 🥺 i’m so very happy to know that you’ve been enjoying (and binging?! 😭🥺) my videos, and even happier that you find them yo be great companions to your cosy rainy days 🌧️ yay to sunfllwers! and glad you love the longer video 🤍🤍 and yess to carlos ruiz zafón! 🥹 the shadow of the wind books are my absolute favorite, and although marina is targeted towards a younger audience, it’s still beautiful in its own way 🍂🥀 i hope you get to read them and enjoy them just as much as i did 🥹🤍✨

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Calming as always 😊

[@qianliow4421]

ah watching this before sleeping 😊 and congrats dear Cath on your monetisation! you deserve this❤ and i finished reading the whole Anne of Green gables series, it is so wholesome & lovely!! I can't wait for my goodies to come hehe, thank you for the love & care for every package u do 💓

[@cupsandthoughts]

thank you dearest qian liow 🥹🤍 you’ve always been so incredible supportive and i’m so grateful! 🥺 i’m so happy you enjoyed the whole anne of green gables series! i’m planning hunting them secondhand so i can read them all too 🥰 i cannot wait for you to receive your package!! as always, please reach out if you have any concerns with it 🤍

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[@cupsandthoughts]

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OMG! That Night Circus mug 😍😍😍😍😍

[@cupsandthoughts]

one of my prized possessions!! i remember it going on sale when the author announced if and was sooo happy to finally have it in my hands 🥹🤍

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just discovered ur videos this is so comforting and helps me with my anxiety, love the cozy vibes x

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Absolutely love your channel, found it today and I just love how peaceful your videos make me feel.

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The Zelda music in the background *chefs kiss*

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[@cupsandthoughts]

oh thank you so much!! i’m so honored to hear that 🥺🤍 you are very welcome! ✨

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[@cupsandthoughts]

thank YOU for the incredible support! 🥹🤍 it’s my absolute pleasure!! haha my sisters are my rock - they’re the best. thank you so much!! 🥰

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[@cupsandthoughts]

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[@cupsandthoughts]

thank YOU for the kind words and support 🥺🤍 i’m so happy you like the videos 🤍🤍

[@denyshernandez505]

I would love to start journaling/scrapbooking like this.. really nice job. Nice vlog. ❤

[@cupsandthoughts]

it’s reaaally fun and therapeutic! definitely try it 🥰 and thank you! 🤍

[@pjnorthbay]

thank you so much for these videos they are a balm in these troubling times lately. much appreciated!! (also with the stationary drawer try using some beeswax on it to see if it makes pulling it out smoother)

[@cupsandthoughts]

i’m so happy you’re enjoying the videos! your supports means a lot to me 🥹 oooh great idea! i’ll try it out, thank you!

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[@cupsandthoughts]

oh my goodness thank you so much!!! this means so much to me! 🥺🤍🤍 i’m so happy you enjoy my content 😭🤍 thank you!!! i will definitely create more cozy content 🥹✨

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[@tejaswinisureshkrishnan4228]

Love your vlogs they're so cozy! Would love to see a video about how you annotate your books!❤

[@cupsandthoughts]

thank you so much!!! 🥰 i’ll definitely do one soon!!

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i love this! thank you for the cozy content :)

[@cupsandthoughts]

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I've read the priory of the orange tree as well and GIRL did i love it

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[@lisaplummer8144]

I love your video! Honestly, I have to pause because I can't think after seeing your Night Circus mug. haha I have to find one now. I have two prints from Etsy that I adore.

[@cupsandthoughts]

thank you so much!! 🥰 haha it’s from outofprint! :) but i’m not sure if they still have them in stock.. i’m always on the hunt for ‘the night circus’ merch 🥹🤍

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Defenitely need to write a thank you for sharing. Very calming to watch! And in case you never got an answer (never remembers to check when someone uploads something interesting😅) But yes, that was Little My from Tove Janssons Moomin (er fairly sure that's the english name 😂, tho remember her as my fave when I read them as a kid😊)

[@cupsandthoughts]

awww you don’t need to! it’s my absolute pleasure 🥹🤍 hahaha she’s such a cute and sassy character, i adore her too! 🥰

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[@cupsandthoughts]

oh i’m so very happy to hear that ☺️ there are definitely more people like you and me out there, and i’m so glad you can relate to my content. it’s my pleasure for sharing! thank you for the kind words and support 🥹

[@IamRAEdiant]

i love this cozy vlog!

[@cupsandthoughts]

aww thank you! 🥰

[@sophiagaser-1847]

Thanks for posting these videos. It inspires me to read.

[@cupsandthoughts]

it’s my pleasure! 🤍

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[@cupsandthoughts]

thank you so much! 😭✨🤍

[@nikitadarokar4427]

Hi! Love your vlogs soo much! They are so Cozy and aesthetic ✨✨ Also your annotations are cool. Can you please make a vlog of behind-the-scenes and show how you shoot them? It would be inspiring to see the effort that goes into these. ❤️

[@cupsandthoughts]

hi!! thank you so much 😭🤍✨ i will definitely make an annotation guide video sometime soon! 🥹✨

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I absolutely love your video. Was so inspirational and movitational

[@cupsandthoughts]

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My favourite part was the wax seal. I need to get that!!!

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This video was perfect to watch while drinking morning coffee

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This was so lovely. I'm a first-time watcher here. You make me want to scrapbook in my new journal. :)

[@cupsandthoughts]

thank you! yes go for it! it’s so much fun 🥰

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Love your cozy vlogs, I went out and restocked on wax melts for my happy mail after watching :)

[@cupsandthoughts]

awwww thank you! i love restocking on my wax melts 🥹 i hope you have fun with them! 🤍🤍

[@deemalkiasworld]

@@cupsandthoughts I know I will, I think I will share mine in my August vlog :) thanks

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[@cupsandthoughts]

oh my goodness you are way too kind!! 😭 haha thank youuu 🥺 yes i’m working on uploading at least once a week!! ☺️ i’ve been loving the whole process so much but life can get in the way sadly :’) i’m so happy you’ve been enjoying the videos 🤍🤍

[@zainabbegum2728]

@@cupsandthoughts what are average of the books you read every month?

[@cupsandthoughts]

@@zainabbegum2728 0-4! 😆 it depends on my mood and book size (eg. i’m reading priory of the orange tree now, and not only is it big - it requires my full focus, so i’m not reading anything else in between)!

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This is so cozy indeed! Loved every second of it 🤎 Your style is similar to mine. Love it 🥺

[@cupsandthoughts]

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Ocarina of Time!!😊💖☕🎶

[@cupsandthoughts]

it’s such a lovely piece!! 🥺🤍

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I got the same stationery organiser and my drawer didn’t fit so I filed the sides at the front of the drawer with a nail file and it’s fine now

[@cupsandthoughts]

that’s very clever!! it’s such a pretty organiser, i’m glad you got it to work fine now :)

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[@cupsandthoughts]

thank you so much!! it’s so exciting and i’m sooo grateful 😭🥺🤍 hahaha ahhh thank you for the incredible support heheh 🥹 i’m glad you like the longer content 🥰✨

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[@cupsandthoughts]

thank you for the support! 🥺🤍

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5 seconds in and I've subscribed already! 😍 you are my kind of vibe! Ciao from Italy!

[@cupsandthoughts]

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Awesome video! I watch Christy videos as well.

[@cupsandthoughts]

thank youuu! christy is my favee, she’s amazing!

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I absolutely loved the Persona music in the intro !!

[@cupsandthoughts]

ahhh thank youuu! 🥰

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Thank you for sharing. Your cats are very beautiful!

[@cupsandthoughts]

i’m glad you like the video! they’re such a cute pair 🥰

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[@cupsandthoughts]

thank you 🥺🤍

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Eeeeeee, love the Persona 5 music!

[@cupsandthoughts]

the music is sooo cozy 🥹🥹

[@anasousa3672]

can you please tell what is your current job and some tips to manage time and have work/hobbies balance? Thank you❤

[@cupsandthoughts]

hi!! i’m a graduate environmental engineer working a 9-5 :) i use my commute time and lunch breaks to read, and i make sure to squeeze in some more reading at night before bed! hobbies like gardening i reserve for the weekends (or when i get home from work before dinner). other things like packing orders and editing my yt video i do after work too and during the weekend! the main thing is to reduce your screen time and use the time to work on your hobbies instead! 😊

[@anasousa3672]

Thank you 🫶🏻 keep up the good work 🥰

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[@cupsandthoughts]

ahhh welcome!! thank youuu for the kind support 🥹🤍

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I just found you and I love your videos! I just wish there was a voiceover so I could absorb all the beautiful visual content! Thanks for the inspiration! 🤩⭐

[@cupsandthoughts]

hi!! thank you so much 🥺🤍 one day i’ll do voiceovers when i’m ready!! :’) i’m so happy you’re liking the videos 🥰

[@ExLibris-Alys]

@@cupsandthoughtsI love videos with no spoken words, with mindfulness type content that’s what a lot of people prefer 🤔

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New subscriber! I love your videos!

[@cupsandthoughts]

thank you so much! this means a lot to me 🤍🤍

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[@Marie-jz1qw]

I'd love to know what you thought about Yellowface, I know it was very hyped but I also read so many mixed reviews

[@cupsandthoughts]

i’ve only read 20+ pages so far and had to force myself to stop reading because i was going to fast 😅 the writing is sharp and makes the story go even faster than it already is. i’ll be picking it back up again soon, but from what i’ve read so far, if you do not look at the book too critically it is very very enjoyable!

[@coraliepiteux8894]

Salut de France ! J'adore ta vidéo, je viens juste de te découvrir et c'est exactement le genre de vibes que je recherche avec une super qualité toute cozy et toute mignonne ! Je vais beaucoup m'inspirer de ton scrap booking car je débute et je ne sais jamais par où commencer ! si tu as un site, je vais regarder ! Je me suis demandée pourquoi tu annotais autant tes lectures ? C'est pour le travail ? Encore merci !

[@katelynrooney5891]

Out of curiosity what are you marking in the book? I’ve seen a lot of people do this and I am curious what y’all mark. First video of yours I’ve seen but I really enjoyed it :)

[@cupsandthoughts]

hi! they’re mostly my blunt thoughts on the specific phrase/paragraph that i’m marking on, or even phrases that i just love (so i highlight them and i can refer back to it whenever i want) :) thank you do do much for the support! 🥰🤍

[@selinafiori2440]

how can you find words or ideas to pout down in the journal

[@tallyfeaturinggranny8511]

Did you like PotOTree book? I’m having a hard time getting into it.

[@bluebells_handmade]

🤎

[@girlwithyarn786]

This is the first video I've seen and it was lovely. Why do you annotate the book? I've never done that before.

[@cupsandthoughts]

thank you!! i do it to read more actively and it helps me connect with the story and characters better :) plus it’s fun! 🥰

[@girlwithyarn786]

@@cupsandthoughts That interests me. How would you recommend beginning? I see you have a lot of highlighters and sticky tabs.

[@cupsandthoughts]

@@girlwithyarn786 i’ll be making a video about this soon!! 🥰 i will talk about why i annotate, how i do it, and the tools i use :)

[@bobasaurirl7700]

What program do you use to edit your amazing videos

[@cupsandthoughts]

i use wondershare filmora! i’m so glad you like them 🥺🤍

[@a.o9656]

What do you annotate in the books you read? Do you annotate every book you real?

[@cupsandthoughts]

i annotate anything from the smallest “lol” on a funny phrase to a whole philosophical comment on a beautiful paragraph :) i annotete whatever makes me itch to pick up a pen! 🥰 and i don’t annotate every book i read, it depends on my mood! :)

[@a.o9656]

@cupsandthoughts that is sooooo interesting. I'm the complete opposite. I have to keep my books persiene. Seeing you highlight hurt ahhahaha but i understand that's the way you enjoy them and thats so cool. I couldn't even mark my textbooks. I wrote on post its

[@cupsandthoughts]

@@a.o9656 i used to keep my books pristine too!! until one fateful day a phrase in a book made me laugh so hard i had to write in it 😂 i started with pencil and gradually went with pens and highlighters - it sure does take time! thank you so much for understanding 🤍🤍 to each their own! writing on post its is definitely a great option too 🥰

[@a.o9656]

Perhaps watching you annotate will help ease me in ahhaha Thank you for replying and shading your process. Love it

[@rayouchette123]

Purring

[@Syedjalal-ur1oj]

Why do you guys stick those stickers in your novels

[@katsch_0724]

It looks nice dont you think? :)

[@Syedjalal-ur1oj]

@@katsch_0724 I'm just a bit possessive about them

[@Jadiex18]

Can somebody briefly describe to me what u guys annotate about? Thanks!

[@cupsandthoughts]

we annotate anything we feel like! :) it could be a whole rant on a character, a simple “lol” from a funny dialogue, or even just underlining a quote you love. it all depends on your mood and the things you write on your book can be about whatever you want! i hope this helps ☺️

[@rose281396]

So confused what is the point of annotating a book you are reading for pleasure? It seems like it then becomes work and a waste of page flags. However I may not fully understand why people do this to books read for pleasure, I can understand it for study books.

[@cupsandthoughts]

honestly it’s very fun! :) and it actually makes me engage with the story and relate to the characters more because annotating makes you read actively rather than passively. yes it is technically additional “work”, but when it’s fun it doesn’t feel like a chore at all! also the page flags are purely decorative - some people just dog ear, and others like the tabs for aesthetic purposes (like me 🥰). annotating also doesn’t have to exclusively be academic - it could just be a way for readers to better understand and appreciate the book that they’re reading ☺️ i hope this helps!

[@ciarelle]

just found out about your channel thanks to yt suggestions/recommendations 🩷

[@cupsandthoughts]

hello!! so glad it brought you here 🥹

[@aumiandmochi]

i love your content!! came here from instagram! :D

[@cupsandthoughts]

ahh thank youuu! 😭 so happy to have you here 🤍🤍