December Favorites 2018

Well... it's better late than never. Meant to upload this December Favorites sooner, but I got caught with another virus (UGH!!) that set me back. Anyway didn't wanna end 2018 without shouting out my faves from the last month.
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[@maronycaptain6929]

Jenn, I actually really enjoy this lighting! It has a very "golden hour" feel to it and harmonizes so well with your look! Everything looks so romantic and soft!

[@orangeystrawberry]

Same! Very reminiscent of Weylie's romantic, vintage aesthetic :)

[@CarolineMomma]

Definetely the best lighting ever!

[@angwu]

the ambience of this video is perf

[@Ripplethewatergirl]

I'm getting such Disney princess vibes from this look

[@lavendaire]

Glowing in this! Love the lighting ✨

[@stynalo4314]

Honestly I like this lighting better! Very natural and ambient! 😊

[@YenahVictoriaJoe]

awh i like this new setup!

[@yonnysohn_]

You are my everyday favorite Jenn! Since 2016💗

[@michellewasheree]

Jenn!!! Make a goodreads account to track your reading!!! Your taste in books is amazing and all your bookish followers would love to see your progress on that platform. As always love your vids ❤️

[@shei9051]

mb second thisss!!! Would love to know every single book you read and your thought on it❤️

[@Oldusername1234]

i actually loved this lighting 💞

[@kyongsukbrice7866]

I actually like this lighting! It had very vintage vibes😊

[@TammyyNguyen]

Firstttt of alll, thank you for this video I love you Jenn! Second of all, I actually really enjoyed the lighting of this video before you apologized for it at the end so don’t be sorry! It’s gives off such a soft, warm and ethereal vibe!!:))

[@alexlong9749]

It was a little funny that you apolagized for the lighting cause I was litteraly just thinking "wow the lighting is so nice in this video... so warm and chill and aesthetic" haha! Love u 🧡🌼

[@MFLUL]

On of my favorite books is Girl in Hyacinth Blue. It follows the “life” of a portrait painting backwards. So it starts with the painting and the environment in current day and then travels back in time showing the lives of all the people who have owned it all the way to its creation. It’s a great story.

[@arielalena]

girl i have never met anyone who flosses everyday 😂😂😂

[@orchidmess]

I do. three root canals and 5k out later.. u should floss

[@wweih]

Judy Zhu me too. I’ve had five root canals so I floss every damn day!

[@marilynmoy3860]

Same! I enjoy flossing and getting all the icky stuff out. It can be therapeutic~

[@juliayk]

Since Jenn mentioned pachinko and briefly of the Japanese colonization in Korea, I just wanted to remind everyone to refrain from using the rising sun flag, which remains a popular symbol for Japan (red sun with rays coming out from it). It is like using the Nazi symbol to represent Germany. I've seen so many famous youtubers use the symbol in their thumbnails and videos, and it upsets me to see that harmful symbol being used nonchalantly. (P.s. on a completely different note, the lighting looked so beautiful today! did you film this during the sunset?)

[@kyeoptawerk93ah]

japanese imperialism reached so far and devastated so many asian nations (like my mom's home country) i love japanese pop culture but it leaves a real bad taste in my mouth when people blatantly ignore the attrocities it's government and military has done and proceeds to try to hide to this day.

[@J_Kwan]

sometimes my grandfather is really racist towards japanese people, and I used to find it really strange until I found out that his father was beheaded by the japanese during the war..

[@caz8D]

J Kay similar with my grandfather. When he was in the military, he saw many Japanese soldiers rape women and he’s held that anger towards Japanese for the next 60 years of his life :/ I’m so sorry about your great grandfather tho

[@gildacastro3434]

Jen i looved the lighting! Golden hour warm tones are so peaceful and zen

[@arielalena]

you look so beautiful in this video!! 😍😍 i love the soft makeup & your hair !!

[@theaveragecho]

2019: the year of floss :)

[@ariberry11614955]

I love your favorites because it’s not sponsored content, it’s your genuine opinion that you’re doing because you want to share it with us! 💓

[@elizabethhui726]

Actually, i really like this lighting! Its very warm and the shadows are so soft

[@JessDoesAThing]

I don’t know what it was, but your energy was so great in this one. I always feel like you’re genuine when you talk about things you like, but this one felt REALLY chill and personable.

[@hurd98]

Hitting all the faves today Jenn!! Room is a great novel, love red table talk, and The marvelous Mrs. Maisel is such a fantastically done show. Fantastic work by everyone involved. Thanks for mentioning them!

[@soosoo721]

Mrs.Maisel is such an incredible show. She is so witty and unapologetically herself. Would recommend this show 100%.

[@a-floater2081]

the light and shadow was actually another level of aesthetics I think

[@theadalen7858]

I recently finished the book called The Homegoing and I really loved it! It’s about the slavery and segregation in the US and Africa, and it takes you through many generations from the beginning till the mid 1900s. I really recommend this book!

[@xchocobunniesx]

THIS LIGHTING IS EVERYTHING !!! i love this aesthetic

[@MelissaNgai]

Love love love how every single intro is different and fresh! Jenn you are so wonderful. Every video of yours makes me smile

[@NancyV]

i love you jen - hope you know you are an everyday inspiration to all of us

[@alysiatrevino2350]

Whew I’m so glad you did your December faves! 😭💜 i also got into the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel this month!! I didnt expect to like it but ohhhhh my gosh is so clever and addicting!

[@m0riahdeguzman]

The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel!! Freakin loved that show, it deserved all the awards it received. Like you said the time period so fascinating, IF ANYONE HASNT SEEN IT, 10/10 would recommend!

[@surejan7321]

i loved the lighting in this video. it was very warm and cozy.

[@tinaytfung]

I was impressed by every single look in monthly favorites videos

[@stareye8]

Love your favorites Jen, please continue to post in 2019! I never feel like you are selling something, rather that you care about sharing great stuff! Thank you!

[@SamanthaShelley]

Remember how that therapist who encouraged you to take ayahuasca said you need to stop playing the role your parents expect you to play? You talking about what you learned from that talk show reminded me of that!

[@caitlinlim9865]

What lip colour are you wearing Jenn? Love it so much! Also, I really miss your makeup tutorials - you do the best eye makeup ever!!! I love watching your monthly favourites because they always add something beneficial to my life, whether it be a podcast, beauty product, or just listening to your perspective on life; I think that's the best bit. xx Hope you have a beautiful day too!

[@Cindy-fh5to]

The book you described reminded me of a show that you can watch on netflix called Mr. Sunshine. It's a K drama that takes place in Korea before Japan's reign. There are many characters with their own individual stories that part take in the grand scheme of the story line. I love that about the writing; each person has a history and the connections between each character create a great story line. It has love, war, and great cinematography.

[@monicakim4262]

pachinko is my favorite book! i'm glad you stuck with it and enjoyed it :) a tale for the time being by ruth ozeki is also way up there, and kind of touches on similar themes that you mentioned from pachinko, like the consequences within a multigenerational family, colonialism + history, etc. it follows 2 women -- ruth & nao. ruth, living in america, one day finds a girl's diary (the girl lives in japan), and the story unfolds through ruth reading nao's diary. it flips back and forth between their perspectives, and we learn more about ruth and nao, especially nao's whole story. there's also stuff on time, spiritualism, and death -- overall, it's such a great book!!

[@hannahcoppins]

I would highly recommend the book ‘nothing to envy’ which covers multiple defectors from North Korea and their stories. It was pretty harrowing but was a great read and gave such an interesting insight into Korean history and what life was really like being a North Korean

[@heysu__]

Jenn! The lighting in this video is gorgeous, you are GLOWING

[@LindaThao]

The b-roll with the roses are so pretty!! 💖🌹

[@kkariss14]

Not sure if you listen to a ton of podcasts, but just binged Broken Harts! I think it's still ongoing, but really good. It's a true journalistic story about a couple that adopted 6 children, but semi-mysteriously drove off a cliff to their deaths and how the investigation about this family plays out

[@naomischeung]

I saw “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” in the introduction and I totally agree with you! I just watched both seasons last month and love the energy, acting, and laughs from the show! I even think I might have passed by them shooting a scene when I was in NYC!

[@michellemartin5184]

For some reason I really like the lighting of this video. It looks so natural and gives off this warm feeling :) Anyways, I really love your hair! You look great as always Jenn! Love you!

[@alisonl_]

My recommendation is "Night" by Elie Wiesel. It's Elie Wiesel's autobiography of his life as a Romanian Jew during WWII. He and his family were sent to concentration camps, and so he writes about what is was like to live in that situation. Though it was incredibly difficult to read (just because of all of the horror that happened), I found it really interesting, because you hear a lot about the Holocaust and how it affected people, but you don't always get to hear directly from the people who suffered. It makes you more sympathetic because you are getting a first-person, personal experience of what it was like to be a young person in such a horrible situation. You will cry! But, I think it's totally worth it.

[@ssoojpg]

Alison Loeber such a great moving book

[@WinnieHoh]

honestly my favorite book of all time, i def had tears when i read the ending about him and his dad

[@DaviannaHallstead12]

Hi Jenn, just wanted to say how much I LOVE your videos, I’ve been subscribed to you for like 5 years 😳 you are such an inspiration to me every time I watch your videos! Keep up the good work girl and I loved your favorites 💗

[@xsuzanneong]

The coloring of this video tho 😍😍 loving the warm tones

[@seoyeonssaturdays]

SKY Castle is a must K drama series it’s so freakin good and unique, unlike anything I’ve ever seen before. It’s about these insanely rich Korean families trying to mold their kids into getting into the best university in Korea. The lengths these families go are just mind-boggling. It’s a critical take on the education system in Korea and the hierarchical ranks in jobs and such but it’s so much more than that. There’s mystery, murders, family drama, and an insane amount of surprises and cliff hangers. Obsessed highly recommended:) luv u ❤️

[@AnytimeInnytime]

I have been watching Korean TV show called "SKY CATSLE" and I am so into it these days! I hope you watch it and review it on your favourite video! It's about how manipulative korean parents are about their kids and how the passion for their kid's education can ruin their kids... It's super popular in Korea now and it would be very interesting if you review it with your point of view as a korean american !

[@christinel2359]

as another korean HOOKED ON THIS SHOW i second this !!! would love jenn's own insight on this but just a headsup it is slightly confronting and includes a mother's own suicide :( i just personally found parts quite dark

[@shapby]

Aaaahhh I support this notion! Great series! Each character has their own flaws and you just love to hate everybody!

[@hyunjoojeon4766]

Love that show!!!

[@FYFHTaeyun]

Everyone in Korea is obsessed with the drama... it has the highest ratings among any other dramas right now

[@phoebe5724]

Everyone needs to watch the marvelous mrs. maisel

[@juliets-asmr]

Jenn 💗you always give the most wonderful sincere recommendations and Red Table Talk sounds especially good. The forgiveness one piqued my interest too because it's definitely something i can relate to and work on! Thanks a bunch sis!! 💗

[@strawberrymelon8527]

Books: Spark Joy by Marie Kondo- this lovely book is about cleaning up, and the psychological effect it can have on your life. It walks you through how to "properly" clean, and there's currently a Netflix show about it! The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore : A legal thriller and mystery, the book follows the life of a young lawyer stuck between Edison and Tesla's famous legal battles. The book is heavily based on historical events, and the end notes are amazing to read since so many little details turn out to be true. I really recommend this one! I finished it in one night!!

[@eelooiisee5201]

Loved this video but I think one of the main things about Room is the way the information is slowly revealed to you throughout, and your in-depth explanation of the plot took away that major part of the book for people who haven't read it.

[@AbigailChristina]

my favorite book of December/January is called "The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer". It's phenomenal.

[@christinefrazier]

love this fresh rosy makeup look!

[@DailyDoseOfBrenda]

It’s inspiring how much you love to absorb knowledge and share it with us! Definitely going to hunt the book recs down 😍

[@margaretlopez8351]

Had to pause your video when you’re talking about hygiene. I didn’t floss as much either. I really needed to. But my mom got me for Xmas this thing called the water pik it cleans your teeth I believe it said 99%. If you ever get the chance I would recommend it! It really leave my teeth feeling extra clean.

[@XMazzhuX]

I love the golden light...It suits this video so well 😍

[@ellewilliams7746]

Last Christmas I bought a Waterpik and like it a lot because flossing sucks. This Christmas, I asked for the Epil 9 you got for Stephanie. It scared the crap outa me so I had my boyfriend return it. Also Pachinko is what I’m currently listening to on audible!!! I just imagine my Halmoni telling me the story.

[@contrapasso]

You know Room is a movie? I think it's from 2016. Really good, and they got pretty unknown actors to play Jack and his mom so that was refreshing.

[@IAMTFNY]

Oh my gosh Jenn, you should try watching Ashes of Love! It’s a c-drama on both Netflix and KZbin (me and my sis prefer the YT translation) but anyways it’s basically a big fantasy series based on a book but the reason you need to see it is because the acting and the two main leads’ chemistry is insane. It’s a beautiful story about these immortals basically this girl’s mom gave birth to her and passed away having gone thru so much drama and heartbreak so decided to put a magical pill on her heart that makes her immune to love and not know what is is or feel anything. It’s because it was prophesied that this girl would one day face a love trial that would kill her, and obviously there’s a lot of juicy stuff that happens and yeh it’s pretty amazing! Please watch :) It made me so nostalgic for the old asian c-dramas I used to watch as a kid (I’m viet so english sub reading always my life haha). The music makes me cry even tho I don’t understand it but it just gave me renewed appreciation for how different cultures tell stories.

[@k-dramayay593]

TFNY YESSS ITS V V GOOD!!

[@lennyboyko]

Now it's time to watch Room! Amazing film.

[@stephthemess6960]

JENNNN. The lighting in this video + your outfit/makeup/hair was PERFECT. You looked so GODDAMN beautiful!

[@EmmaPan]

Hello Jenn!When i see u r recommended the TV show Ms.Maisel makes me so happy cus that’s my lately favorite TV show too!Love u!!!

[@makeupbyval1]

Jenn, I would like to recommend “The spirit catches you and you fall down” it is simply a great book! Hope you get a chance to read it.

[@itssowendy4439]

valerie rodriguez Yes, I also recommend it. Please read and give your review on it.

[@pavvie]

This light is great! Don't apologize!

[@ssoojpg]

loving the new background and the new sunlight lighting! such a warm atmosphere

[@aicha9889]

I always look forward to your monthly favorites! ❤️

[@miramilz]

Even though you were being sarcastic, as a dental student, dental hygiene is actually one of my favorite topics LOL (I also get lazy and don't floss everyday)

[@nandalilly]

I love that show!!! Mrs. Maisol is great !!!

[@SimpleCasualChic]

You are definitely not the only one who doesn't like to floss LOL I did hear about CocoFloss and I'm curious

[@xpantsface]

Room is also a movie on Netflix! I saw it last month. I will look into the book as well!

[@HaileyDanielle]

Your videos always give such chill yet put together vibes I love it

[@gooanj]

I also don't like flossing but Ive tried the water flosser and its such a life changer! So convenient! Waterpik water flosser is what we have. 10/10 would recommend

[@SayonDragon15]

lol i wish i had the stamina and ambition to floss everyday 😂

[@nancytsai4724]

YES cocofloss IS THE BEST. I knew that was the product you'd mention as soon as you started talking about dental hygiene.

[@iKisty]

This lighting. That setup and hair. Everything is so perfect and beautiful!

[@zinzibam4126]

Never to late to hear about your Dec favs

[@sabrinavidal3531]

My favorite show is a spanish soap opera called Velvet. It is a time piece as-well set in the 50's. It's about a seamstress who works in a high fashion clothing company who aspires to be a designer for the company. I highly suggest anyone watch it because it's full of twists and great characters.

[@tang0rine]

you have beautiful teeth! 🤗 glad you are taking care of your smile now and encouraging others to do the same! ❤️ love you Jenn!

[@bexxters22]

The filter on this is so pretty!

[@iMariyellerz]

I love Red Table Talk also! You’re so beautiful Jenn, love the background and lighting. Feels like I’m in the room with you and we’re just chatting😊

[@shemaysem6431]

About the lighting, I really like it??? you look so pretty as always Ms. Jenn! ❤

[@NoelleSam]

I love the golden light for the video.

[@msPxblaaah]

I'm loving the lighting in this!

[@kathleenji3379]

The book Room actually has a movie on Netflix! I watched it with a friend and it's so eye-opening and different to anything else I've seen. You should definitely watch it :)

[@glamboss16]

I thought the light looked dreamy and beautiful ❤

[@PinkLightning8]

Yess I love the marvelous Mrs maisel so much for all the same reasons!!

[@deedL3]

Please give "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot a read. It is so well written and is such a great read for our times right now even though it's not your usual "dystopian" genre. I will keep recommending it until you review or include it in one of your favorites haha! You won't regret it! ;)

[@valerievaiiy]

If you didnt know, they made a movie from the book Room. Should definitely watch it, it's really good.

[@visual_sof]

hi Jenn! Room actually has a movie adaptation that was nominated for an Oscar a few years back, it's one of my favorite movies and I thought you might be interested to watch it!!

[@springtimexxo]

will we be getting a 2018 wrap-up video!! yours were always my favorite :)

[@emic138]

for those who dislike flossing and the wasteful pick things, you can buy a reusable floss holder on amazon that makes it MUCH easier and more pleasant to floss, without the waste. no more floss digging into your fingers or trying to fit your hands in your mouth. it’s the best!

[@faithyoung1587]

I'm OBSESSED with the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great show. Also, some of the books you've suggested in the past have become some of my favorite books!! The Martian, Sharp Objects, omg omg so so good

[@SweetAsElle]

FINALLY SOME ONE I KNOW LOVES MRS. MAISEL!!! I need people in my life to fangirl with 😍💗💕✨ Forever torn about Midge and Joel 😭😭😭

[@rosesjamir1883]

Jenn so glad you watched the marvellous Mrs maisel I loveeddd that show when it came out Watching season 2 soon.

[@christylo2510]

Girl !!! “Room” is a movie version too !!i bet u would love the movie too!!!

[@kevinwthai]

I’ll admit it. I don’t like to floss either, but one of my NewYear’s resolutions is to floss everyday! 🦷 Hope you feel better Jenn! I knew you’re voice sounded different on your stories. 😢

[@kumyteli]

Room (2015 ) is also a movie based on the book ‘room .’

[@loveneoperana9938]

I was gonna say, I actually like the lighting in this video haha! Don't apologize for it, if anything, it's refreshing to see something a little different

[@shellycruz6342]

would you ever consider making a video about tips for newbie youtubers? like the mistakes you made, what you wish you knew then as opposed to now? or the business/ logistics side of creating your own dream job?