a work week in seoul, korea 🇰🇷 salary, work hours, influencer a real job?, loneliness, organization

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this was also a week where i punched a lot out and then was able to have a 3 day weekend. So I know this looks like a lot but I try to structure my life this way so that I can have more time off :) plus, the beginning and end of the year is the busiest time for most content creators so pls dont let my whacky schedule for this week scare you lol looking back as i edit this, it scares me haha
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2:32 - my favorite life/work/dreams organizing tool
9:15 - when and how did i go full time?
11:38 - how many hours do i work?
12:40 - how do i get paid and how much?
15:26 - how do i get sponsorships?
17:11 - how do i stay organized and deal with loneliness?
18:40 - is this a "real job?"
20:42 - how is my work life balance?
21:01 - does monetizing hobbies take the joy out of them?
21:46 - is this a forever job?
23:41 - favorite and least favorite thing?
26:19 - tough love :')
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a work week in seoul, korea 🇰🇷 salary, work hours, influencer a real job?, loneliness, organization

[@caricakes]

Thanks for everything always! Meet Mirror, your new favorite browser 💙 www.mirror.work/en/?

[@natoniusg]

Hi there. Love your videos! I noticed that mirror is only on iOS. Do you know when Windows might be available?

[@caricakes]

@@natoniusg it is in the works but currently the team is just two engineers so it will not be within the next months :'( but you can add your email to the notification list for all updates thru the link above!

[@CuteButScorpio]

Hi! Is Mirror only in Korean?

[@caricakes]

@@CuteButScorpiono, its in english too! it reacts to whatever language your computer is set to, but if your default language is something other than korean or english check in your settings to see which one you ranked higher. If you want to use Mirror in english make sure english is ranked above korean within your own computer settings 🫶

[@CuteButScorpio]

@@caricakes Thank you! ❤️

[@t.s.611]

My dad operates heavy machinery for a living and loves it! Says it's like playing in a giant sandbox, and he still can't believe he gets paid for it, even though he's been doing it for 40 years. I think as a society we have this image that a "real job" has to be hard and draining, but just because you love doing something doesn't mean it's not hard work! Also I am with you on loving working for myself. I love setting my own schedule, giving myself tasks and deadlines, and not having to wait for higher-ups to make the decisions! I think I'd have a hard time going back to full-time employment because of that. My first couple years I burned myself out terribly, though, because I did the same and just worked all the time. When you're self-employed, the to-do list really never ends! I've been working really hard the last 2 years to find a balance that works for me, and I think I'm finally getting there. It takes a lot of practice and experimenting and reflection, that's for sure!

[@chamn5742]

The virgo energy of Mirror is killing me. Virgos are just the discret rulers of the world ✨

[@caricakes]

😂😂😂

[@pendragon2012]

Huzzah! A treat for this blustery cold night. You always put out a superior product and it's a testament to your hard work. So I'll say to anyone who questions, "Hell YEAH, she has a real job!" I hope you and Kurt are doing well and staying warm! 🙂

[@caricakes]

thank you always and stay warm too! Meanwhile here in Seoul it feels like spring haha

[@michellecgb]

I love that one of your favorite things is the community cause I for one love being a part of it. I know it’s parasocial and whatever, but I see you in the comments, liking, seeing our messages on IG, taking book recs, etc., and it’s so nice to feel that you’re aware of us at some level. ❤

[@caricakes]

🥹🫶🥹🫶

[@mbae123]

I always come back to your vlogs because it still has that authentic unproduced early youtube video feel that a lot of big vloggers have left today. No pretentious walk by and perfect landscape framing. I don't feel rushed watching and it makes me so calm. I don't know how you do it but it is the magic of your channel. ❤ Never doubt yourself by the sludge of others, Cari!

[@tapiocapress]

I've always been amazed by how Cari always puts out high quality content *SO* consistently...and after watching this video I finally get it. She genuinely loves making videos, and has the humility to appreciate the role of luck in social media. What a lovely message to share with the world. Thanks Cari💕 (also downloaded mirror hehe)

[@meganholt7400]

Cari reading Dramione made me ridiculously happy. 😅

[@caricakes]

vlogged the whole thing so see you next week hahhahha

[@banpass02]

I consider your vlogs as a consoler to my stressed, messed up days. Thanks so much . 💕🔥it brings peace to me

[@caricakes]

im glad they bring you that :') thank you 💕

[@shoesinpairs]

Loved your advice! Just begun posting myself (only YT Shorts) after deciding to get over feeling too old to post videos or that they’d suck and instead use the platform to learn how to create content. And I loved how you aren’t sensational with your advice like others who push out advice that’s about how to get big or create the perfect video for the algorithm. Makes us amateurs feel like we can use the site and it not just being a site for the best in the business. Saying that your videos are amazing btw! Watch every week. 😊

[@caricakes]

Thank you and good luck!! I definitely agree that you can only really improve and learn about content creation by making and posting content 😌 its such a fun adventure!!

[@shoesinpairs]

@@caricakes 🥰 thanks for the encouragement!

[@readswithsubha]

This video was so inspiring and refreshing. Thank you so much for sharing! I recently just started BookTube for myself. It’s something I’ve been wanting to do but have been so scared. We all wanna be kids having fun on our computers! Haha I love your videos and hopefully I can sound as natural as you do with my videos! Cheers!

[@socheeb]

i've watched you since 2018. i cant put into words how much your content has inspired me in my own life and how i live it and also comforted me. i'm so happy to see where you are now and i can speak to how /you/ are a great content creator and always have been. cheers to your 2024 and beyond 🥺

[@caricakes]

🥹 thank you so much!

[@LilShellyPlays]

Downloaded mirror for my work computer, waiting patiently to get it on my ipad

[@caricakes]

thank you!! they work really hard :')

[@dons889]

what is the functional difference between mirror and the bookmark/folder feature on google chrome. to me (who have not used it yet) it just looks the same but with a different lay out

[@caricakes]

@@dons889 1. we dont sell your data like google does 2. you can make separate sessions for separate tasks that keep your tabs open and ready where you left off without draining battery/memory 3. you can rename/highlight tabs + many other customization features 4. note taking features and sharing options 5. you can use the search bar to find links that you are looking for even if you only know one keyword on the page! more things but tbh i hate the google folder feature so much that i havent spent more time on it to give you more examples lol

[@vero575]

You have become part of my Saturdays 🧡

[@caricakes]

thank you :'''')

[@lifewithsarahf2858]

Cari your hard work is so clear to see because of how gorgeous your videos always are and you bring value in the discussions we have here in your community, in my opinion there are a fair few influencers that give the hard working ones a bad rep which is where this bad taste for them comes from

[@jowynneart]

Mirror looks like it’ll be very helpful for my studies! :)

[@caricakes]

i use it to organize my korean studying and it really helps^^

[@flowersmar]

Hi Cari! This was so interesting to watch, thank you for taking us with you behind the scenes of the wonderful content you create (hats off to you always!), which truly has an amazing impact on my life. I'm so glad to be a part of your community, a safe and inspiring place to be. I wish you never lose the fun and love for what you do, for as long as you'll want to keep going with this job. May the accomplishments be always greater that the setbacks! Hope you have a lovely Sunday, much love from Italy 💙 P.S. Can't wait for Mirror to be available for Windows so I can use it too! It will be a game-changer! 🤩

[@caricakes]

thank you so so much and hope you have a wonderful sunday/week too!! fingers crossed for windows in 2024!!

[@Shonnna00]

I recently caught up on your last few videos, and watching and having a hot cup of coffee was the highlight of my Sunday yesterday! It was so relaxing, and weirdly pulls me back to reality in a way?? Like, it makes me exist in the now. I find that working my job, paying bills, and the daily tasks I have, make me lose sight of living in the moment and your videos really help me take a moment to pay attention to what's happening around me

[@ncsoler28]

I discovered your channel this summer and love it! Thank you for all your hard work! I always look forward to your videos.

[@KYX1994]

You're an amazing human being, Cari! You're so down to earth, supportive and entertaining! Love your content🎉🎉🎉

[@renee1167]

this week's video was so interesting, thanks for bringing us behind the scenes! love your content, keep up the good work, Cari!

[@Valeria-po3wq]

not even feyre and rhysand work together like cari and kurt do on mirror

[@caricakes]

lol high lord and lady of the mirror court

[@ttelluss]

It feels so different to watch your vlog now that I've also been in Seoul for the past few weeks :) I've been watching your videos for ~5 years and honestly been a huge inspiration for me! Thank you for being you🫶🏻

[@paulinetayag9758]

this is such a wholesome video!! cari, you were beaming and glowing when you were talking about booktube and making videos ❤ im so glad you love what you do, and i hope the guilt leaves the building bc you deserve everything you have!

[@Hnieh]

Thank you so much Cari, for giving us so much clarity about the system! Even though I am not a content creator myself but it is so nice to know about how it all works because that isn't something that many speak about transparently. This was a very interesting video. As always, I really look up to you and your content and I wish you keep growing and producing more while also loving it yourself!

[@citruscaro]

As always this video was so amazing! Thank your being so honest and thank you for being an inspiration, Cari!

[@Ilikeoatmealmorethanyou]

okay, but mirror sounds amaaazing!!

[@caricakes]

It is!!!

[@Breanna3206]

You defintly should be proud of yourself! Dont feel bad, cause sense I have found your channel I have loved every minute of it! You make me feel like I can do the things I love!

[@minnie777]

I have no wifi where I am now so I had to save my data but when I saw you posted a new video , I couldn't resist 😅 now I am here sacrificing my entire day without my phone just so I can watch your very comfortung video NOW🥹💕🫶🏻

[@samsgreeneggsandham]

came back here to say im currently watching this vid again while using Mirror! Its helped clean up YEARS old tabs i have not touched at all and im having so much fun customizing!

[@cherylashelton]

Anxiously waiting for mirror for windows! I feel like that will take my productivity to a new level. Thanks kurt!!!

[@anansue]

Cari you make vlogging look easy, Only the masters can do that! (And I’ve seen so many imitations of your style on YT) congratulations of making a career out of this and inspiring us to be better creators😊

[@marccolomayt82094]

Love your productive day work content here so much, Cari! ❤

[@caricakes]

thanks so much :'')

[@franciswax]

i luv your vlogs!!!! thank you soooo much for introducing Seoul to me!!!

[@carolinegrd1297]

Your videos always put me in a good mood and I’m sure I’m not the only one, so you know you should be paid more anyway 😌 have a nice day Cari 🥰

[@hueningkaj]

After watching this video I downladed mirror and set up an entire layout for my upcoming semester, I'm taking some hard and assignment filled classes so I could already tell this is going to be of great help!🥹 Plus I designed it in super cute way lol!!🫶🏻💕

[@caricakes]

Best of luck to you 🥰💪🙏

[@lilychen929]

Good morning from Canada, I have been following you for so long and just love your videos and vibe in your videos! I just want to say thank you for the company and good luck with everything❤

[@caricakes]

Thank you always 🥹

[@jeriineniicole]

Hi Cari! Thank you so much for this videooo. I've decided to go all-in on my content creation journey and I really resonated with the fact that you said, "i feel guilty that this is my job/life" because honestly same I've yet to make money from this whole thing living my life but this the goal i have...to actually document my life and make money along the way! Thank you for this :)

[@irhonda31]

When I read Before the Coffee Gets Cold, I was picturing the cafes that you have filmed in Korea. Just seemed like the same vibe, so thanks for the great visuals!

[@analimalimon.]

Thank you for making this informative video, Cari! I'm trying myself to make some videos as a creative outlet (I'm just a "newborn" in KZbin) but I struggle so much with juggling my day job with my life, so I can hardly find time to work on videos and even stay creative. I'd love if you could share how managed your schedule/motivation when you had your previous job too (maybe in the next video?). Sending love!! ❤

[@maddiezwei568]

I love your vlogs !! every words of yours warms my heart💕

[@jackieosuna5059]

Very late to this vid but wanted to share that I COMPLETELY relate to how the people in your life take your job more seriously than you do/asking for money!! I am reaching 1 year of tattooing, which pretty much feels like I’m self employed. Hearing that you also struggle with these concepts is so comforting honestly, it felt like a hug from a big sis (: Also wanted to share that I have a super part time job (like 2 days a week) (in San Diego!!) at a tea shop and that feels like my social enrichment time - highly recommend if/when y’all move back for some balance (: Excited to see your Japan vids! I’ll be going myself at the end of Feb so very much looking forward to seeing what you get up to!!

[@Sally20101]

Watching cari's vlogs while doing my dishes gets me excited for doing ordinary household chores!!..😭💗

[@caricakes]

Hahaha hope they were fun!

[@katel9235]

I started using mirror when you shared it a few weeks ago, and it’s really helpful as a PhD student with multiple research projects, teaching schedules, class schedules, and more!!

[@barbkaiser3877]

I appreciate your hard work and honesty❤

[@caricakes]

Thank you!

[@joiab11]

Hi Cari! Your videos bring happiness into my home in Mexico. I'm so happy for you that you're still doing Pilates. It's so good physically and emotionally. You're a star! ❤✨

[@caricakes]

I love it!! And thank you 💗

[@persona3640]

I love your content, I am currently living in Seoul and I also feel so underpaid rn that I am thinking in start a side hustle that hopefully kick in hahahahaha loving all ur videos ❤

[@thenanlife1141]

So look forward to your wonderful vloggs Cari ❤❤❤❤

[@KathyakaNina]

Watching this much later Cari. I remember when the pandemic was starting you were probably one of the first few channels that came to my feed on foreigners living abroad. As a young woman who would like to travel outside of America and explore more of the world someday, it’s always amazing to see how people live their lives in different parts of the world and you show it so well in every video that you do no matter where you go. I know that sitting a lot and editing is a lot of work to do. I myself am self-employee, but also working a second job so I’m part-time/an independent contractor it’s hard to describe it for me. I keep track of budgeting and schedules since I’m a private music teacher, so I completely understand that and keeping track on paying bills. I’ve been doing the small business/independent contract work in the music store teaching music lessons for now almost 3 years and I’ve definitely learned some things as well as I go. I do enjoy what I do but I know specially here, in the states it’s a bit more tougher with the economy especially when my earnings aren’t consistent at all certain pay but I’m hoping to get a little bit more of a stable job and can still teach at the music store. I do my best to work smarter & though I’m not earning as much as my old job I am more content to do what I like & I don’t do KZbin like seriously for making money but I like to just put and share content as well. I agree as well with the algorithm sometimes, some videos go really well sometimes. I’ve done videos & some shorts which for the shorts have definitely went really well and figuring out the algorithm depending on the time and what the topic of the day is about. As you mentioned it just based on the algorithm and it varies every day. I like to share to content for fun & I don’t see myself doing KZbin ever full-time, but if I ever have enough content and somehow earn extra money on the side, I can’t complain about that. It’s definitely been a learning journey for me being self-employed/independent contractor life and still figuring out the balance of life and work and trying to give myself some breathing time to relax. Plus my brother gave me a helpful tip on paying taxes which is putting me at ease. As someone who also sits a lot at her jobs & needs to move more, thanks for sharing a mazing content with us Cari

[@ktcrich]

I've really enjoyed seeing you on my FYP. It's a quick shot of bookish Cari and it's fun for me seeing your initial thoughts in real time. Very exciting lol

[@caricakes]

thanks! still getting used to shortform hhahaha

[@ehmmmjay9907]

Amélie and Chungking Express! Two of my favorites!

[@caricakes]

taste!!

[@moonprincesslizzy]

I have to say I am so glad I found your channel. I heavily watched your videos both pregnancies and it helped me a lot. My second pregnancy was rocky with my baby having heart problems, and you helped me wind down on the anxiety. I first found your channel because I was looking stuff up about Korea. My hubbies coworker wants us to come visit with her sometime (and open a book cafe lmao). I love how interesting your content is. I love cafes and the way your videos portray Korea. What really hooked me is your independence and explanation of the world. I aspire to be as ambitious as you with travel as I rarely go to the next city over. I think you should take a visit to Arizona one day and venture through Sedona. :D Don't look down on your Cafe book store dream. I think you would do amazing and have amazing stories to share with your customers. Money cant buy that special addition to your business ;). I too want to own my own cafe one day and know how that mindset is easily set. You are truly a positive influencer and I believe you help a lot of people in many ways. Dont be so hard on yourself. I know easier said than done. I am a stay at home mommy haha. It does feel bad to have a job you love sometimes. :)

[@rchmoon]

your videos have been one of my favorite things for the last couple years 💕💕💕 love from brazil!

[@caricakes]

thank you so much :'''')

[@rchmoon]

@@caricakesOMG HI CARIIIIIII ✨💕

[@AR-oc2cl]

Paused the video to download Mirror immediately! It's exactly what I needed and now I can close all the windows I have!

[@JayChon]

I work remote 99% of the time. Yes, it gets lonely. But it lets me appreciate your videos more. Thank you for sharing your experience with greater transparency than most. Much appreciated.

[@JayChon]

Oh, it's a job -- for sure!

[@maylin2734]

why do i feel this was perfect timing, thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@caricakes]

🥰🙏

[@jaya566]

Yess my morning treat...thank youuuuu cari 💗

[@caricakes]

💗💗💗

[@carolineblueskies]

You consistently give us such high quality content, Cari, you should absolutely not feel guilty about enjoying making it! Also, not to sound like a creep, but I couldn't stop stating at your skin this entire video. It's so clear and glowy! Very jealous

[@bitsii]

Thanks for those words about creators charging what they are worth. I totally second that thought about us being introverts connecting this way. Cheers from Shikoku, Japan 😊BYE

[@anyaguinzbourg8609]

Can’t wait for mirror to come out on windows, I’d love to try it for when I get back into school!

[@teatime3204]

I just love how computer room is part of our vocab 😂 thanks for sharing and keep enjoying the work you do ❤

[@katharinahuang3941]

Hi Cari, thank you, this video is very useful for me. I've been a longtime subscriber of your booktube just for fun, but in the past half a year I've started my online business in the hopes of going full-time, and I am viewing and learning from you in a completely different light now. Hope you're having a great day. Cheers 🙂

[@leanashine]

Nothing better than waking up to a new Cari video on Sunday

[@shaunaemb1784]

Very interesting video this week. The half hour flew by. And yeah, you really do have "a real job". Keep up the good work :)

[@caricakes]

Thank you 🥰

[@celly589]

I’m an absolute nobody with 0 followers on goodreads and I love writing pretty long reviews for almost every book I read. Mostly it’s for me as a little time capsule so I can go back and see what I thought of a book, but I also like the thought of someone else finding my reviews and seeing my thoughts/opinions and agreeing or disagreeing and having a “conversation” with other book readers like how I read other people’s reviews.

[@sourcandy0325]

Thank you for taking us behind the scenes 🫶🏻 I’ve been thinking about starting my own yt channel for a long time and decided this was the year to do it. I’ve posted my first video on the January 1st (not on this channel, I created a new one). It’s been nearly a month and I’m happy about my decision. I learn and improve with every video, which makes me even more excited for the future! You’ve been one of the biggest inspirations for me to start this journey, so I’m just so thankful 🥺 Every Sunday morning feels better with your videos 🤍

[@caricakes]

Best of luck to you 🥹🫶

[@ElleGoulden]

Loved the Q&A, really insightful and I appreciate the fact you’ve shared your honest feelings/ advice.

[@caricakes]

Thanks for listening!

[@ElleGoulden]

A question that came to mind- Do you (or did you when you first started vlogging in public) ever feel like you were being judged by the people around you in public areas, and can you recall any bad experiences from filming in public? I specifically wanted to know what this is like in Korea and if you had noticed different experiences in the variety of countries you've filmed in?

[@caricakes]

In korea people are filming and taking selfies all the time so its less weird than in the US for sure! People tend to mind their business/ignore you here hahahha

[@teresaholl3620]

I’m a newer follower and I genuinely love your videos and your all around vibe and outlook 📚🌎☁️ thanks for your honesty & sharing your world with us!!!

[@caricakes]

thank you so much :''')

[@melirioscr]

Thanks so much for this video. I am a yoga teacher for over 11 years and last year I just open a KZbin Channel at the age of 39, it was something that I have always do and never did before until last year. Because I thought like being an “content creator” wasn’t for me. But I looove creating content and now I am so happy. Hopefully one day I can be a full time content creator although I never give up teaching yoga. Love both of my jobs.

[@heyitsanne]

the intro clips taking me back and making me miss korea 🥺🥺 also i HATE having multiple tabs open so mirror sounds like something i would use 24/7 as a teacher and for travel! downloading nowwww

[@caricakes]

Yesss and ugh no pls send me some of that warm mx weather cause this winter is not doing it for me hahahha

[@joanahenriques8863]

Been here since 2019 and it has felt so rewarding to witness your journey and growth. Regardless of the topic, you bring an incredible realness to what can be an otherwise fake/illusion promoting platform. Thank you Cari, you are doing great! ❤

[@caricakes]

Thank you always really 🥹🥹🥹

[@elainelewis2414]

Cari, you give me the break that i need from my everyday life ❤

[@caricakes]

💗💗💗

[@jennbrown209]

Love all your content!! 🤩

[@caricakes]

thank you!!

[@christine5647]

Thank you for this video!! It was nicely informative and insightful, which I will keep in mind for the future haha! Also, can't wait for Mirror to be available on Windows!!! ✨✨

[@lisachapman5770]

I love your videos and think they’re so beautifully edited. Would you ever consider making a teaching type video or class on editing?

[@IrendaYamarisArtHealing]

Cari, my sweet love. I appreciate you so much. Everything you do, and all your efforts. I watch all your vlogs. The travel vlogs more than once! ❤ You have an amazing eye, and I love seeing SK, through your eyes. Big hugs from the Bay Area. ❤

[@mhn7700]

this was such a great q&a - not that your other q&as haven't been! (see, I'm doing that whole talking/explaining thing too much, too lmao) anyway, great thoughts and views on things, useful comments, realistic advice, the works! I was just nodding along :) while I do imagine burn out is something to look out for when you're suddenly your own boss, I also imagine that sticking to the only 40 hours maybe isn't AS important when you're mixing work and hobbies like this. it might be for a video/work, but reading a book is still also healing time so if you squeeze in another chapter here or there or whatever, it'll probably weigh you down less than if your boss always asked you to stay an hour later at the office. so when you love your job (any job really), having longer work hours probably isn't as big of a burden as it could be otherwise.

[@aroshidas]

I always think about starting a channel or have a work life like this ...but I know it's also as hard as easy it looks like...... really glad u have this & bless u as well to put up with this 🤗

[@Giga-lemesh]

Loved the talk on supporting other people by not letting companies underpay you

[@caricakes]

🙏🙏🙏

[@ImLoriBeth]

As a 34 year old stepping into the booktube world, this video was just about everything I needed to not feel insanse. Thank you for being genuine 💗

[@Miaojinyi]

The snow looks so soothing ❤

[@caricakes]

We’ve had very pretty snow this year 🥹

[@sustainablyangry]

Cari!! If you ever decide to move to the states I would highly recommend working as a library assistant! I don’t have a college degree and am a library assistant and it’s awesome! I’m in philly (I know your family is in PA!) and I literally just read all day. There isn’t a ton of actual work to get done so I read and knit and my coworkers do schoolwork and it’s just a great and relaxing environment to work in! And after 10 years you get a pension!!! If you ever move back I highly recommend looking into it!

[@sustainablyangry]

And you can also work part time as a library assistant ! :’)

[@SorianoTech]

I really like Mirror! Most browsers have already the hability to create folders and so but not in this specific way which I think it’s way more intuitive. Cool cool! May give a shout out in one of my videos too. Really cool that he started with macOS 😉 (I’m a big Apple fan) Loving your videos so far. Hoping to visit Seoul soon 😊

[@nanim4281]

Love your videos! 💜

[@caricakes]

thank you so much!

[@vielente]

Now that there's a new video the day is going to be great 😌💌

[@caricakes]

hope it really is^^

[@vielente]

@@caricakes and I hope yours goes well too!❤️

[@DianeC1975]

I can't believe I've been watching you since before your booktube channel. I remember your first one too. Where does the time go? But I'm not surprised that I still enjoy and love your channels , you put out quality videos kiddo. 👍🤗💕💕

[@caricakes]

thank you so much truly!!!

[@marenhumblebee2736]

I found you because of that appartment tour, back in the day. That tour was AMAZING. Everything was so neat and perfect in that place and you looked like you were a part of it, too. Same with Sissel... I also found her due to her apartment series and I think 2hearts1seoul did a moving vlog, when they were suggested to me... I really like real estate and apartment videos... but I also like Korea, Japan and Chinese historical fantasy dramas 😅

[@QueenXKnit]

Best sponsor yet 🤭 Actually seems very useful and wholesome, signed up ^^

[@caricakes]

hehehhe thank you!!!

[@marofior6090]

Loved this, thank you for sharing! You are amazing at what you do and you should give as much credit to yourself as your loved ones do 💕 Your content is always amazing and extremely high quality, you deserve all the praise (and monies ;) ) On another note, I 'm wondering if you've talked before in any of your videos on how you go about discovering music to use on your videos? Do you reach out to the artists you discover on say Soundcloud/ Bandcamp? The vibes are always on point. (Also, I've been listening to your night in neon city playlist on repeat almost exclusively for the past few weeks - it's immaculate )

[@caricakes]

I spend hours and hours on soundcloud but after a few years i started using paid services like artlist (link in description!) because a lot of times the bandcamp/soundcloud artists would eventually get signed to management (good for them!!!) and i would get demonetized even tho they gave me permission to use their tracks 🥲 something to think about!

[@marofior6090]

Thank you, makes sense! Have a great week! @@caricakes

[@miesindeed3072]

This was so interesting, thanks for the video and hard work!

[@caricakes]

Thanks for watching!

[@juliab3326]

You won't believe how happy your upload makes me, Cari

[@caricakes]

Sending you love 🥺

[@juliab3326]

@@caricakes Thank you! I´m trying to stay strong. Oh, and if you ever need someone to do your subtitles (even for free) in English and/or German, I´d be happy to help. (I want to get into subtitling anyway)

[@michaelhall8586]

That mirror app looks really handy! By the way are you doing more meetups? My boyfriend and I are coming to South Korea in February and we know no one there and it would be so cool to meet you!

[@dylanthekoreanteacher]

Really enjoyed another great video of yours 😊🎉

[@caricakes]

thanks so much!

[@NotAnotherVlog]

Omg the Daegu video was the one how I found you and been here since then! Thank you for this video... I have been trying to start my own KZbin project too (similarly to you I'm an introvert who has been doing editing different videos since childhood) and I just don't know where to begin. But this gave me a good insight :)

[@unicorn_bread]

I’m actually going to try this! This is EXACTLY what I needed, thank you! ♥️-1 million tabs open at a time girly

[@caricakes]

hope it helps^^

[@laurie9041]

Hey Cari, what editing software do you use? I really love your videos.. the video where you talk about the plot of ACOSF had me in stitches 😂😅 thanks!

[@cj-gunn]

Mate, the lists I have (which will become mirror tabs once it comes to Windows) because you go out and about, and "sit in cafe's" is plentiful... When I visit Seoul, know that your promoting a place, suggesting hikes/locations etc. is going to make an awesome travel experience for me... whatever you need to rename yourself to feel like your work is worthy, then please find that label, as you are a very important person in my life and at least 389,000 people agree

[@caricakes]

😭😭😭 thank you so much!!

[@artcat0.0]

Thanks for this Cariii

[@ririrodriguez3395]

Carrie I wish I knew you IRL or even lived on the same continent! I run my own business and I feel the same way about so many things as you have expressed here. So nice to hear, thank you for sharing. Love watching your channels 🩷🤩

[@Soph_79]

I'm here since this 4 million viral flat tour video! Sending love 💞💞💞

[@caricakes]

Omg thank you 🥹🥹🥹

[@eastsouth99]

Great insights really appreciate it 🙌🏻🙌🏻