VLOG 5 - what's in my bag, Las Vegas, bookstore haul, pocket journal

[@SeaweedKisses]

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[@pandalynn7716]

Its ridiculous how excited I get when you film the surroundings from the car😂

[@tuxedoplanstoday]

me too Seriously makes me SO HAPPY

[@SeaweedKisses]

Oh, good to know! And here I was thinking that maybe it was getting repetitive and old. I'll take this as my sign to keep 'em coming!😁❤️

[@SeaweedKisses]

this makes me happy knowing this!🥰

[@CrisOnTheInternet]

Well Utah has a beautiful landscape. I hope someday I can visit it.

[@Merklinginc]

I also enjoy seeing the scenery there.

[@polika3917]

Michelle, thank you so much for your videos. I love them. So entertaining, so informative and inspiring. I love ALL your content and your friendly voice. 🎉😊❤

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you so much! I’m so happy you find these helpful and inspiring! ❤️❤️😭🥰🙏

[@TheSchnoodlemom]

My husband and I got married in The Little White Chapel! We used to go to Vegas every year for our anniversary, but in 2018 our grandchild was born and I was having fun being the grandma and didn't want to leave my peanut! Now my peanut is in kindergarten and will be 6!!! We hope to get to Vegas this summer. I'll have to stop at the Aria and try those dumplings! Thanks for taking us along!!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you so much for sharing your story! What an experience like getting married at The Little White Chapel!😃 Yes, you'll have to try the Din Tai Fung restaurant! Hope you enjoy the buns, especially the chocolate filled ones for dessert! Yum!

[@lizzieblades]

I love your vlog era 😭

[@SeaweedKisses]

Aww, thank you!!❤❤ Yes, I am TOTALLY in my vlog era and so happy you are here loving it and experiencing it with me, too!!🙏🥹

[@iamcheryl3095]

These vlogs are it! Absolutely love them 💕. Thanks for sharing!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Aww, thank you!!🥹❤❤

[@michellealdrich]

It’s special (even important!) to have appreciation (and sometimes patience 😂) for one another’s hobbies and collections. Fun vlog ✨

[@SeaweedKisses]

You are absolutely right! I love how we support each other 😀❤️❤️

[@chocolatebunny98]

Obsessed with these vlogs! I hope you don’t stop making them!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Oh my gosh, really? I’m so happy to know you enjoy them!!❤❤ I’ll try to keep them coming then🥰🥹

[@doriangray6355]

Loved your video, especially driving through the mountains! I, too, love mountains, rocks and the desert type of landscape and this was such a treat. I have not been to this area before, but definitely have to plan for this. Thank you!❤

[@kimberlycook5860]

Love your video and Utah! Keep them coming.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you! I'll try to keep them coming then! Appreciate your encouraging comment and support!🥰❤️

[@jozoy5498]

The Gratitude and Gifts log is a great idea. Thanks😊

[@SeaweedKisses]

Absolutely!! Thank you for watching🥰😂

[@tinabrown6892]

I'm really enjoying your vlogs. The longer the better. :) Thank you for sharing the books you've been enjoying too.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you so much! So happy that you enjoy these vlogs!❤🥹🙏 I was a little nervous that this was longer than my usual videos, but glad to see some like yourself don't mind!

[@vivlund]

I just found your KZbin channel- wow! someone who loves pens and journals as much as I do! I’m really thankful for the inspiration to get back to gratitude logging and journaling!!

[@SeaweedKisses]

I'm so glad! Yay! Welcome!!❤️

[@Azbudgetcat]

Thank you! Reminds me of my old days in Utah. I lived in Cedar City and driving to Vegas was a treat to me! Thank you for all the visuals!

[@suzistinydesk]

eeek! I love yer videos and whatever you have to show

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you so much!! I'll try to share more vlogs in the upcoming weeks then! Appreciate the support!

[@VCPaSe]

Hi Michelle! Thank you so much for this trip. It reminds me of my first, and sadly, last time that I visited the US with my now husband more than 10 years ago. We visited Colorado, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada (Las Vegas) 😍. So many great memories! A big hug from Switzerland and thank you for everything.

[@lizzieblades]

I just wanted to share that if any of your followers want to try writing with a fountain pen, but don't want to pay the money or fill the ink quite yet, Zebra makes a fountain pen! They come in 7 colors, stainless steel nib, 0.6MM... they are sold in the same area as other regular office supply pens 💙

[@rebeccal.672]

Just searched on KZbin whats in my bag videos and yours was the newest (yes call me nosy I dont mind). I love that you are in the Southwest to me it is home I moved from NM to Kentucky and miss the mountains, cactus, everything about the southwest including the warmth. Our weather has been up and down so far.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Hello! So happy this video came across your feed. Hope it was helpful! Yes, love the Southwest area. It's home for me as well.

[@WoWHunterkari]

7:07 this exactly, i live in northern germany and we have only forests, farms and rivers (if you don’t count the east and north sea, wich i don’t visit very often) to get a few hills we have to drive like 3 hours to middle germany (harz) or 9 hours to southern germany (the alps)… And you guys have those amazing rocks right at your doorstep ❤

[@SeaweedKisses]

yes, these mountain and red rocks are stunning! I would love to visit Germany again soon! The best bread, cheese, and meat I've had was from my childhood living in Germany. Thanks for watching and commenting!🥰

[@xoxolorae]

I live in Toronto now but I used to live in L.A. and would go visit Vegas all the time. I miss Vegas!! But like you, I only went there for the food HAHA. My brother and I used to drive over there during the holidays just to go to Baccanal and Wicked Spoon. Vegas is definitely overhyped/over glamorized in movies. It's honestly not that great for those who are on a budget and can get dicey in some areas, esp off the strip. But if you go there for the food or to watch a show, it's a great experience! I also think it's a great place for your first designer / luxury shopping experience. The first time I ever got anything from Louis Vuitton was at The Venetian and that shopping area is beautiful.

[@martin7878]

Great video!! Such fun!!!

[@dawnbish9822]

Loving your day in the life videos! Thanks for sharing. I want a Barnes and Noble like that near me but alas, I live in a small town also.

[@zida]

I was too afraid to commit to a one line a day book - so I took a knock off weeks from amazon that I already had and I am using that instead. I'm starting with the more affordable undated planner thingy to build the habit of writing a few sentences every day. I wanted to do this because there is so much of my life that I can't remember. little things, every day things, things that made me laugh, things that made me cry and I want to stop forgetting.

[@leialohah]

Mahalo for your FABulous videos…Love seeing the scenery along your journeys!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you so much!!❤❤🙏🌄

[@DAOR210104]

So love your videos!!! thank you for the information about your Pandora bracelet. I love the items you mentioned and I am waiting for your new video ❤❤❤

[@BurningEdje]

I’ve been living in Vegas for over a decade but I have never seen my local Barnes and Noble carrying midori paper! I might need to drive up there and do some stationery shopping

[@cmpatrick87]

Love these vlogs! My husband and I are actually moving down to St. George later this year, so we love seeing the travel footage.

[@SeaweedKisses]

oh, how exciting!! Good luck with the move!

[@cmpatrick87]

@@SeaweedKisses thanks! 😊

[@sharmaadams9039]

I love your vlogs! Do you have a video (or can you make one) showing how you organize your planner supplies, paints, etc?

[@SeaweedKisses]

not yet, but perhaps in the future I can do that!

[@negri911]

I live in Las Vegas but I also do not visit the Strip often. I love books and reading. I have been unable to enjoy the Sarah Maas books. I know, so many readers love them.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yes, I can imagine not visiting the Strip often. It can get overwhelming. Curious to know what types of books you enjoy, or perhaps a few favorites you recommend!❤

[@GinaStanyerBooks]

I love Din Tai Fung too. I’m so lucky I live nearby two of them in Washington state. Yum!

[@SeaweedKisses]

Lucky!! Perhaps it's a good thing I don'y live close to one because I would be there every other week!😅

[@suzawilo]

As a Finn 🇫🇮 I appreciate the love for Moomin😊

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yay! love Moomin! hehe

[@BookishIntrovert63]

I went to Vega several years ago and was only able to enjoy a small amount of it because my husband was in a bowling tournament the two days we were there. Hope to visit again someday. Thank you for sharing the notebook from Barnes and Noble, but I think I’m done buying notebooks…lol!! I have enough for a lifetime…of course you’ve enabled (suggested…lol) several of those. I read mainly thrillers, historical fiction, some non-fiction and an occasional romance (mainly contemporary romance). Now this is only my opinion, but I feel most people give away too much of a book, including publishers. Just because it’s in the synopsis…sometimes too much is given. Continue sharing your great content.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yes, you must come back to Vegas as there's so much to experience, including the shows and good eats! As far as being done with buying notebooks, I'm with ya! 😅Pretty sure my bookshelf has enough to last me the next 20 years....but then I just had to come across this 68 gms Tomoe River Paper notebook!❤❤ hahaha! It's so light, yet durable with all the inks! Such a win! And you're absolutely right! Sometimes the publishers give too much of the book away with the synopsis. Leaves nothing to be surprised by or to look forward to. Like, why do they do this to us??😭😥

[@CydPiper]

Hello Beautiful Michelle, I have never been to Vegas but it is on my wish list so I enjoy your travel adventures showing the landscapes and your cute finds. I'm going to try and start my own Gratitude and Gifts journal. We have a B&N but it is a bit of a hike across town. The travel weather is getting better here in Wisconsin, so I will make it part of my adventures. Someday perhaps you can introduce your husband to us; he sounds like such a good man. Sending Luv always, Cynthia ❤📖🌹🦋💮

[@SeaweedKisses]

Hi Cynthia! If you ever get the chance to visit Vegas, I’m sure you’ll find plenty to do.. and eat!❤ Starting your own gratitude & gifts journal will be something I’m sure you’ll find fulfilling! Hoping the weather gets better in Wisconsin and brings a promising spring season for you!🌷Always enjoy hearing from you and seeing your comments. Thank you, Cynthia!🥰

[@ssemi0813]

i love your video. always make me happy. ❤ thanks👍

[@SeaweedKisses]

Oh, I'm so glad!❤️💕

[@yulatrip]

Love your vlogs 😍😍😍

[@calmandcharming1599]

👋🏽Great vlog!💚

[@ADreamOrASong]

I’m surprised you’ve never heard of good inkpressions company! A lot of travelers notebook people swear by them, they make TRP inserts 😊 Good vlog and haul though ❤

[@SeaweedKisses]

Thank you for watching! Yes, I'm surprised, too! Never even heard or seen a video talking about this notebook or brand. Guess I've been out of the travelers notebook loop🥺

[@zellaxace]

omg the hobonichi 5 year journal should do sth like this T.T 20__ instead of specifying which years. i got a five year journal but because of some circumstances, couldnt use it the first year and the entire journal ended up like... useless T.T it was such an expensive journal too

[@pixie0714]

So when it comes to book reviewers giving spoilers, I agree...but I can't remember any. I think it has to do with how long it takes for me to actually start reading a reviewer's recommendations. Just yesterday, I chose a book off my TBR list that has been on that list for two years. I can't remember anything about it. I just remembered that it was reviewed by a booktuber.

[@SeaweedKisses]

For some reason, I always remember the spoilers! haha! These book reviewers just need to keep it vague, unless it's noted as a spoiler, of course. I like the element of surprise.😅❤ Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@wendyhoward2699]

Tomoe River Paper is what they use in the Hobonichi planners. You probably already knew that. Just thought I’d mention it.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yes, I knew that. But it’s not 68gsm paper like this one❤. I prefer this “thicker” TMR paper

[@sunnysideupjournals]

Not me running out to B&N to find the tomoe river journal 😂 (I got 2)

[@SeaweedKisses]

😅😁

[@jjensen8509]

Moomin! What a find

[@SeaweedKisses]

It was! Such a cute lil cup I cant't wait to use!

[@ellenonoda]

My husband loves airplanes too so I was so happy to hear someone else’s husband love model airplanes ✈️☺️ I’ve heard of When The Moon Hatched and that it was good so I’d love to hear your thoughts on it! I haven’t read it but would like to. I also think it is a bit spoiler-y to tell me that there is a plot twist or there’s a “redemption arc” or anything like that, because then 1) I know that there IS a plot twist of some kind and I over analyze like you do and 2) if there is an unlikeable character then I know pretty sure that that character will have the redemption arc and I don’t want to know that! Let me feel the feels for everything as I’m reading along. Give me the genre of the book, MC’s name, the basic plot (ex: Mila is a 21 year old female who is on a quest for treasure) that’s all I want to know! As for what I’m currently up to, my husband and I joined a gym recently that has child care so that’s been helping us a lot mentally. We moved to California a year ago with no family/friends around so it’s been challenging. Slowly making it our home though! Have a great week!

[@ourcreativebeehive]

Born and raised in Vegas. Vegas was once a beautiful place, but now it is Eastern California. Once you could tell the hookers from the visitors and the locals. You dressed up to go to The Strip and Downtown. I'm trying to convince my husband to move. Even the food is not that great anymore. I was just wondering if you ever visit Daiso when you visit?

[@ourcreativebeehive]

My son recommends the Summerlin Barnes and Noble over the Rainbow location.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Where are you considering moving to? Unfortunately, Daiso was not in my list for this trip. But I really want to visit one soon!!❤❤

[@SeaweedKisses]

@@ourcreativebeehivethank you!! I’ll make sure to visit that location next time❤❤

[@ourcreativebeehive]

@SeaweedKisses Elko, NV. My nephew and his family live in Washington, and my sister is in Cedar City. For the past 10 years, I have been driving to Salt Lake City for my youngest daughter's medical treatment. Elko is only 3 hours away.

[@c.catlover4080]

I miss the old Vegas when it wasn't so built up. Now, there is too much traffic and too many high rise buildings.

[@SeaweedKisses]

Yes, traffic is crazy!!

[@erikaramirez6558]

🧡👜🥰

[@SeaweedKisses]

thanks for watching❤️