a week of my life in seoul, korea vlog | galleries, mostly my apartment lol, cafes & resetting

a little week in my life here in seoul as korea slooooowly inches towards autumn. i think right after i leave we're supposed to get some rain and then poof, autumn weather lol. these past few weeks have been filled with a lot of friends which im so thankful for so even though it means jumbled footage, i hope you can feel a little healing power from this too. sending lots of love as always!
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Filmlog - / filmlog_official
My book channel - bit.ly/31bHrQC
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Mazzika - / mazzika_art
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a week of my life in seoul, korea vlog | galleries, mostly my apartment lol, cafes & resetting

[@alejandravazquez9738]

Even if you don't get footage for the vlog, when you sit down and talk to us it's very relaxing and welcoming. Your energy is just so alive and pure, I don't how to describe it and you can only get that energy by going offline. So don't worry about living without recording, when you do hit that record button, we'll be here ❤️

[@caricakes]

thank you so much :')

[@thenanlife1141]

Definately ❤❤❤

[@nerd26373]

Cari’s vlogs just never disappoint. She knows how to make us feel better at the end of the day. I know she puts in a lot effort and hard work into everything she does. I hope she continues to become more successful.

[@caricakes]

thanks again!

[@thenanlife1141]

Me too .. Love Cari s vloggs , they certainly are the best xx💖💖🥰

[@thenanlife1141]

She so deserves every success in the world with the amazing effort that cari puts into her vloggs .... We love you Cari Cakes 💖💖💖🥰🥰

[@priyankavlogs1505]

The observer in you brings the most beautiful clips that get captured in your camera ❤

[@caricakes]

❤❤❤

[@stellamariss]

I mean this in the most sincere and thoughtful way: thank you for making my weekends so much happier with your beautiful vlogs! I send you so much love from here and I hope you know how much I appreciate your existence 💗💗

[@caricakes]

thank you so much :'''''''')

[@lifelikesummer]

having something to look forward to is really really effective (for me). when I was in a really bad place (mentally) a few years ago, what kept me going was having something to look forward to. It could be as simple as 'i'm looking forward to my mom's cooking when I go back home after work' and 'a new episode of the series I'm watching'. But now, I have forgotten about it and have been feeling really stagnant and just low 'vibrations' (energy & spiritually speaking) and only remembered about it after watching this video. Thank you so much Cari for that. :'D And I just also watched your latest video. I just wanna say, you don't have to apologize for your vlogs. Your vlogs never failed to bring comfort and a sense of 'brightness' into my day (if you know what I mean, hehe) I really really love your videos and I believe everyone who watches your vlogs feel the same way. Thank you for always taking us along with you to your travels, and everyday life. :)))))) Sending you love from the Philippines mwa :*

[@jastav]

I'm also excited about the upcoming autumn vlogs, always such a cozy feeling! 😊🍁

[@caricakes]

me too :'''')

[@deesp0]

in love with the nour's performance, the band, and the food. and a big fan of you, of course

[@grantcrawford6707]

Your vlogs are genuinely my favorite on this entire platform; the way you create such intriguing, exciting, engaging montages mixed with soothing background songs or audio-- your chats with the camera is so personable, truly I love your videos so so much (including this one

[@RalphSam]

Always adore the comforting vibe of your vlogs, and looking forward to the autumn ones! Also saving the Ologies episode for a day when I need a good cry.

[@caricakes]

thank you so much :')

[@sunshinemyson]

The music at the end was beautiful. Safe travels to you and your friends.

[@caricakes]

thanks so much!

[@tranquilbakergentletraveller]

What a lovely ending to the vlog! Thanks for taking us along, Cari.

[@caricakes]

thanks for being here

[@starshocker]

These vlogs are so warm and pleasing. Just watched it in the morning here, on the couch, a cup of coffee and it was perfect.

[@heisthomaz8184]

Thank you for always making my day a little bit more shiny ❤️

[@tuninginwithleslie]

Happy Sunday! Thanks for the vlog. Have fun in America and take time off if you feel the need too!

[@caricakes]

thank you

[@thenanlife1141]

You really deserve every success Cari as you are so talented ... Your vloggs are brilliant xx💖💖🥰🥰

[@katii9073]

Your vlogs always bring me such great comfort, even if u are just sitting down and talking. It feels like hanging out with a friend! :). Alsoooo the music in this vlog was literally my favorite thing ever. ♥

[@sawmea5308]

your videos make me feel like i've somehow managed to enter a book nook, a very cozy book book. have a nice day, cari x❤️

[@caricakes]

omg :') thank you!

[@Lart-et1og]

As always I love your vlogs but this time that bit at the end was so unexpected I loved it. Thank you for sharing

[@drummerstarboy]

I originally discovered your channel through your MCR reunion vlog! So glad I did. Love your content. I love how you see the beauty in everything. 😌✨

[@_littlelaura]

today was one of those days when i was just overwhelmed from work and feeling like i failed to meet my own expectations. so i went home, took a nap, and had a good meal while watching cari's vlogs. it honestly helped so much. the simplest joys are the best ❤

[@residentartist]

I liked the performance at the end! Seemed like a really chill vibe, there.

[@MyLittleCorner4]

So excited you’re coming to Vegas. Hope you have fun!

[@daehako]

No specific comments, enjoying the chillaxed vlog of Cari’s activities. I hear ya on productivity in thinking you have time to get things done when it’s not there. Glad to see resuming Korean lessons.

[@nuradibah9758]

thank you Cari for yet another beautiful vlog! i’ve been turning on your vlogs to accompany me while studying these days to feel less lonely while you bring us out and about in the streets of Korea 😂 may you have a blessed Sunday & upcoming week ahead! 🧡

[@caricakes]

have a wonderful sunday too!

[@Hannah-h.k]

The fact that you brought up Thanatology right away is crazy but I am so grateful for the recommendation. My grandfather very unexpectedly passed away two days ago, and my family and myself are (as expected) struggling to cope with the grief. Your vlogs have helped calm me down the last couple of days. Thank you for being you 🤍 Reminders to anyone who happens to read this: There are never too many chances to tell someone you love them, don’t take the people you care about for granted, and please please please always wear your seatbelt.

[@mnlxlover00]

I just ADORE your style, Cari... It's got such a unique and eclectic vibe to it, which is love soo much!! 😍 It's always a joy to get a glimpse of your apartment, love all the decorations! 💞

[@caricakes]

thank you ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

[@hazelnut3794]

@@caricakes 😻😻😍

[@roarmaus]

28:48 The drum has many names. The Misr(Egypt) style one is darbuka. I own one similar to it. I keep meaning to learn to play. Yes, I have a playlist of instructions. 🎶♥️☮️

[@caricakes]

ohhhh nice!!!!

[@ASerranProductions]

Holy guacamole! Cari your energy this week comes off so focused and strong. I totally see your California Badass side bursting forth! I hope you’re enjoying yourself. If you do a meet up, I’m totally down! 😅❤

[@postcards-and-stories]

Such wonderful, heartwarming music 🥰And I spotted a harp in the background of the music performance! 😍 No even, two of them! The cozy atmosphere of each of your vlogs is just perfect.

[@thenanlife1141]

Your photography is absolutely amazing ❤❤❤

[@MaureenClaireful]

Your videos make me grateful for the little things of everyday life. Thank you 🌼

[@caricakes]

💖💖💖

[@ShetlovertJ]

I just learned that i am a Lazy Perfectionist from your vlog😂. Lovely vlog Cari, thank you so much for making these💕

[@joanahenriques8863]

I hope you have a great trip back home 😊

[@caricakes]

Thank you 🥰

[@margarettedaisog7821]

the blue paintings are so beautiful!~

[@caricakes]

right?! so lovely!

[@callmewaves1160]

I wanna say thank you for inspiring me to be a better person. This vlog has made me wanna be motivated to do some cleaning around my house and have some self-care too!

[@caricakes]

[@lina_byoui]

My coffee entertainment on slow Sunday mornings ♥️♥️♥️

[@caricakes]

enjoy the raaaain

[@kiranreader]

the Egyptian food looked amazing!! so happy you're feeling creatively inspired!!

[@caricakes]

thank you!!

[@marquisstarks9471]

Thank you Cari. Always appreciate your kindness and warmth :-)

[@caricakes]

🥰🙏

[@anansue]

Hi Cari! I'm a new subscriber and binging your content. Loved this vlog; it resonated with me on different levels, and how I'm feeling right now. Since I have a baby at home, I can't go to galleries and exhibitions that often, but I felt like I went with you- I loved the Vivian Maier exhibition, (and in general your gallery moments). I feel very inspired by your vlogs ;)

[@littlebookish5287]

Cari! All the love from Egypt❤ I was eating Koshari too while watching this vlog hahah what a funny coincidence

[@eslemouederni864]

Oh finishing this vlog with Umm Kalthoum just was perfect

[@anyaguinzbourg8609]

thank you for the vlog cari! it makes me so happy that you got to spend time with others and not vlog it, it's important to have those moments of human connection. the music at the end was so lovely! hope you are as happy as i am that fall is coming!

[@caricakes]

thank you always ❤❤❤

[@inubrother3524]

i entrust you for feeding me with autumn content as a person living in the tropics hahaha. can't wait to see the golden leaves no matter where you travel. stay safe always, we love you cari!

[@caricakes]

I hope I can deliver 🥹

[@teaspoonful973]

I’m going to South Korea for 2 months so I hope I can recreate Cari’s adventures in my plans!❤

[@caricakes]

💞💞💞

[@faithcaren577]

Nour's song was beautiful

[@MillyIncorporation]

🧡💛 so ready for autumn !! Merci pour ce vlog, as always ~☆

[@caricakes]

merci merciii!

[@littletoothjpg]

I am very inspired to attempt to make kushari now because it looks amazing! Watching your blogs is always a relaxing treat! ❤

[@caricakes]

yes!! it was delicious!

[@sammileung86]

Those pink clouds were so so beautiful

[@caricakes]

they only lasted for a few minutes but they were stunning!

[@LovelyDray]

Thanks for the book rec! I hate romance (in fantasy) and love high fantasy so ill give this a try!

[@yona9678]

I love my Sunday-Morning Mod. New Cari Volg, and chill 😌

[@caricakes]

have a beautiful daaay!

[@yona9678]

@@caricakes Thx, you too :3

[@brittanywaynestilphen4685]

So i listened to the vlog after you recommended it to me in comment and it really truly did help me. A warm hug really is the best description i could ever give it. I dont cry and i bawled!! I hope you have a good time in America for a month!!! The art at the Cafe you got the blueberry pie in was stunning! Yeah i knew you would need some decompression days and it was truthfully very hard for me to get back to my normal after my dads passing. Its not a normal timeline honestly take care of you sweetie!! Your doing the things you can do without thinking your body just focuses on what is needed so you can take time!! My good news for the week is that i was accepted as a beta reader for one of my favorite authors!

[@caricakes]

hope you're being very gentle with yourself too! and ahh congrats!!!

[@gentlygrace]

“I wonder what he dreams about” - to the robot - love you Cari!😂

[@nicolegordon129]

I love the sunset videos. I’m glad that you’re resetting and enjoying family and friends. Safe travels. Having something to look forward to can be huge! Especially travel for good, refreshing, rejuvenating reasons. The Egyptian food and drumming sound fantastic.

[@caricakes]

thank you!!!

[@nicolegordon129]

@@caricakes you’re welcome.

[@Cristina-fi5lp]

What you said about looking forward to something really stuck with me, I totally get that feeling since september has been a very rough month (mentally) for me, and I'm looking forward for october to be a lot better. thank you for being so honest with us and share a piece of your life! Love from spain

[@TheGenerations1]

Yes, definitely good to have something to look forward to!

[@paigeh9798]

Ologies is very dear to my heart as well and when I listened to that ep. l was weirdly also on a night walk. Had to breathe a bit so I didn't cry. By sharing all of this I really feel like Alie has given us a gift and I'll try not to forget the lessons of that episode. I hope your recommending it spreads the lessons even further. Also I hope to enjoy a small ice cream soon in honour of Grand-Pod.

[@caricakes]

[@AziHejazi]

Thank you 🙏🏼 so healing and encouraging 💜

[@caricakes]

thanks for watching 💜

[@AziHejazi]

@@caricakes always ☺️

[@Amithistbz]

STOP. I haven't even finished the video yet, but I literally used to own and watch that cabbage patch movie on repeat 😅😅😅

[@kaydee1036]

Sunday mornings with Cari🥰

[@caricakes]

have a night day!

[@isabelladuarte799]

after a hard day because of the elections here in brazil, a vlog was all i needed. thank you, cari! ❤️

[@Tidy_Kiwi]

Gideon the ninth is great!! I read it last year.

[@Xohaileeebrianne]

I'm excited o start my bachelors degree in graphic design soon! It is definitely my silver lining that makes me smile on tough days ❣

[@user-rl8io5qe1b]

Your friend has a very beautiful voice, I loved the performance clips you showed us.

[@m.u.m.u_]

항상 잘보고있습니다 ㅎㅎ 반복되는 일상속에서 잠깐의 쉼은 반드시 필요한거 겉아요 요즘 캐리님 이전 브이로그도 다 보고있어요 제가 사는 공간이 이렇게 이쁘게 표현된 브이로그는 처음이에요 ㅎㅎ 캐리님의 감각과 감성 너무 좋내요

[@caricakes]

❤

[@marenhumblebee2736]

Lovely vlog 💕 ❤️ thank you 😊 these kinds of vlogs are just the loveliest. All the pink skies 😍, and seeing a slice of your Seoul life❣️ I laughed so hard when you talked about "writing down the joke". That was really funny. Maybe the weather will be nice and you can go on another hiking trip and stay at another traditional hanok hostel (like last time), when you are back early November? It's always good to have sth to look forward to (for us this time) ;-p

[@caricakes]

i plan to get off the plane when i come home and run straight towards the nearest mountain hahhahaha

[@marenhumblebee2736]

@@caricakes 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@bethaniejify]

Oh. Glad I’m not the only one who repeats a new favorite song a thousand times in a row. 😂

[@caricakes]

😂😂😂

[@yeehaw50600]

thumbnail is chefs kiss !!!!!

[@caricakes]

thank you!

[@roarmaus]

I lost a co-worker earlier this year. It was horrible to have customers ask about them..Had a full-on panic attack after a run-in(at work) with their MIL. Still have had some latecomers just being told. Even now I'll see some reminder. I'm all 'nope, not gonna lose it. '

[@caricakes]

im so sorry :( if you're up for it, that podcast episode was really cathartic in terms of understanding loss and accepting all the feelings your body has to go through :/ hope things get easier!

[@katferia1159]

Can we talk about that necklace matching Cari's eyes?! So gorg. 💗

[@sheislikethestars]

Yes, the blue sea glass? I love it! Where is it from Cari?

[@littlepixii]

I saw mcr back in early september and thought of you, (pretty sure i found your channel through your 2019 reunion show vlog actually) I hope you enjoy your shows!! chaos and all lol

[@caricakes]

wahhhhh hope you had an amazing time!

[@petagaymacmillan9449]

Great video. Great tips. Thank you. ❤

[@caricakes]

💖💖💖

[@Maria-kn9ob]

Bruh how are u posting sm. You have so many videos on both channels I'm so excited to watch but also I'm concerned. I hope you're resting and not overworking yourself. Love u and ur vids ❤️

[@caricakes]

thank you!

[@oneroomboy]

Ahh mangwon I lived there over summer for month and a half ! Was rly nostalgia to see even though it was only a month ago!!

[@caricakes]

such a fun neighborhood ahhh hope you loved your time there!

[@jkelly1701]

Nice video have a great trip and enjoy yourself

[@caricakes]

thank you!

[@meganoms4819]

Aww cute corgi. 🫶🏼

[@isabelles6348]

I understand your energy. Since some weeks I am in contact with a man who is creating a project about virtual assistents for blind people in Germany. That motivates me to be more productive.

[@kel_c]

GIDEON THE NINTH! I do, unsurprisingly, follow your booktube channel, it has been a source of many fun reads. I absolutely ADORE Gideon the Ninth (and Harrow the Ninth and I JUST finished the third, Nona the Ninth), it's such a clever book. I am thrilled you're enjoying it!

[@caricakes]

im slooooowly working my way through harrow but god, gideon was such a wild ride hahahha

[@kel_c]

@@caricakes Harrow was mostly me just incoherently screaming while I tried to figure out what was going on. And then just screaming when I figured it out. No scene lives in my brain the way the soup scene does

[@thucquyenngu3572]

i think all your knick-knack is so interesting. can you do an apartment tour please

[@rixanoz]

Cari, adequate rest (whatever that is to you) is a human right. Don’t apologize.

[@caricakes]

💖

[@annivettecr688]

Cari, first of love your content. Idk if you have a playlist but if you don’t would please consider making one? The music in your videos is always amazing. 💖

[@caricakes]

my spotify is in the description box if youre interested 💖

[@lucijademo1557]

Omg intro song,Scotland vlog... ❣

[@caricakes]

hehe oh i didnt even notice!

[@minabosch2517]

Yay💖💖💖

[@caricakes]

💖💖💖

[@bloomz8375]

Would love to see how Korea celebrates or decorates for Halloween 🎃🎃🎃

[@caricakes]

its different every year! they're just starting to put up decor now!

[@nyxqueenofshadows]

never apologise for feeling good! you (or your wellbeing) should come first ☀ also gideon the ninth!!!! i adore that book, it's hilarious up until it very much isn't but then it's somehow still funny? it's great, love the way tamsyn muir writes, memes abound! get ready to have your brain thoroughly torn in knots in book two ;) edit: forgot, if people are looking for new music and haven't listened to it yet, can't recommend preacher's daughter by ethel cain enough, such a good album

[@Kokechii]

Thank you for this week and a half, such a lovely vlog! And I feel you for looking forward to something - I just booked my tickets for Paris in spring 2023 and I can't wait!! p.s. - can you tell me who is the artist for the blue themed day part? I can't find it :)

[@caricakes]

omg congrats!! and ahhh i dont remember the name of the artist sorry :( i deleted the photo that had the name of the work :'''(

[@Kokechii]

@@caricakes Ah, noooo, sad about the photo :( I'll try to google it, maybe I'll get lucky :)

[@CarliBABE16]

Hi Cari! As usual, your vlogs are so beautiful and they make me miss Korea every single day 🥲 I have a random question lol I don’t know if you’ve talked about this in one of your vlogs already, but has Myeondong picked up any since Korea opened back up? The last time I went like a year ago it was deserted and it made me so sad 😢

[@caricakes]

thank you always! and i havent been back but i've heard that its bouncing back slowly! and i've noticed so many more tourists lately so i hope it will be back on its feet by the end of the year!

[@localhuman3064]

Heyyy Cari❤

[@caricakes]

hi

[@bluecandies]

Omg one of the drums has a K Arts logo on it and I really really want to attend k Arts idk made me happy 🥲

[@caricakes]

[@greensponge6538]

Your vlogs are so cozy and soothing. But I’ve always been curious about how you delineate the boundary between being present in the moment and having to film for content, does it ever get draining?

[@Julie_ao]

I eat kushari today 😂❤.

[@caricakes]

omg enjoy hahahha im jealous

[@dynamicdanya]

I love the fabric poster on your walls. Where can I get them? 😮

[@caricakes]

I just searched for fabric posters on the site ohou.se :)

[@ilselauwers6009]

Electric sheep, the robot dreams of electric sheep ……. Good book also

[@caricakes]

you got it!

[@CJCregg884]

Hi Cari! Very gentle reminder that we do not "battle" cancer, we don't fight with our bodies, this can be a very harmful stereotype in disabilities in general - losing the battle implies a personal involvement, a choice, a lack of willpower. Love your video as always though!

[@caricakes]

those were the words she used to talk about her father so i will honor how she wants her father's experience talked about but thanks for your pov!

[@troybee7815]

Vivian Maier is my very quiet, almost hidden, but unmasked, superhero.

[@caricakes]

their work is stunning :')

[@joanmichel]

found you thru Sissel

[@Julie_ao]

😍❣️❣️

[@caricakes]

[@nicoleswanson787]

Are you writing a book?!?! This must be on your other channel! I really need to catch up on the book channel ♡♡♡

[@bidaaahmed399]

💛💛💛💛💛

[@caricakes]

💛💛💛

[@bidaaahmed399]

😘😘

[@h.kay013]

Okay but did Kurt ever get his robot coffee?! 🤖

[@bethaniejify]

Is it the shift in season as well? I always feel the need to create in the shift from summer to fall.

[@caricakes]

Ohhhh yes definitely!!

[@jheynecunha1801]

HELLOOOOWWWS, please vlog the MCR conceret?! *9* I will love it!! *9*

[@caricakes]

i'll try!!!!