week in my life before leaving seoul 🍂 packing, rainy autumn, halloween shopping, life in korea VLOG

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hi everyone! here's a collection of moments from a few weeks ago as i tried to get ready to leave seoul for a month and come to the states! it was filled with a lot more friends and running around than i expected so sorry for the odd footage :') sending love always and if you're in korea right now in october PLEASE absorb all that beautiful fall weather for me!
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week in my life before leaving seoul 🍂 packing, rainy autumn, halloween shopping, life in korea VLOG

[@troybee7815]

Content lacking? We all tune in for you and your positive energy. You could do an entire video of you watching paint dry and it would still make my weekend a little happier. Thanks, Cari.

[@caricakes]

:'''''') thank you!

[@diyanair8506]

Preachhhhhh!

[@Angel-lt1hw]

This is actually very true wtf HAHAH

[@mondinsel4235]

True, always coming here to have a chill sunday morning

[@thequierra]

Facts!! 😽

[@sterrestreefland]

Girl, stop apologizing for your 'lacking' content! It really doesn't matter whatever you do, I'm always so excited to watch your video's and they never dissapoint me whatsoever. Even when you just sit in your appartment during the entire vlog, your video's will still be just as entertaining as always. Don't be too harsh on yourself Cari, you're doing great

[@caricakes]

gahhh thank you :'''')

[@amaliapischis9462]

Hi Cari! I was just reading your last ig stories and want to say that to me, you’re the most sensitive, funny, grounded, warm, creating person I’m following here on youtube, no matter what you’ll be posting. I trust so much that I will enjoy every video you’ll share, and I really do. You’re appreciated by so many of us. People that are doing and saying bad things are troubled people. No happy person would act like this. Don’t let it affect you. You’re way to good to deserve bad comments. Just do what makes your heart feel good, focus on that. You created here a beautiful world for so many, thank you for sharing this with us ❤

[@nafisanuha1619]

Cari, this. Is. Your. Content. This is what we signed up for. Just your everyday life. And you know what we love it? I wait eagerly every week for your videos. I separate them into parts so that I can watch you all throughout the week. You do you. You're the best. 💗

[@lisaplummer8144]

“My California content will be fine because there will be a Corgi.” 😂❤ I, personally, adore your content. I love the way you edit and you help me to be more joyful in my own life. Welcome home! It’s weird to think you’re in America right now! Weird in a good way. 😊

[@caricakes]

thank you!!!

[@sophiaisabelle0227]

It’s cool to see you’ve documented your last week in Seoul, Cari. I wish you’re able to make it back home safely. We will be here to support you in all of your endeavors.

[@caricakes]

Thank you 💕💕💕

[@nc4222]

I just wanted to pop in and say how much comfort and relaxation your vlogs bring me. I’m never concerned about content because the whole vibe of your vlogs, the music, the scenes, all of it is just so comforting to me. As a stay at home, book loving, introvert mom who struggles with anxiety, I just wanted to say a big big thank you. Your vlogs are so soothing and lovely. ❤

[@marenhumblebee2736]

I dont think you ever need to be sorry for any content you produce. Everything you give us is a gift. Also even in a little chaos you find beauty. I completely don't understand how you can travel with one carry on for an entire month. I mean even gifts and your laptop... everything in there. How? Even camera equipment? So impressive. For me one regular suitcase would already be a challenge but even just two pairs of my shoes and a laptop would already fill up a carry-on... and then toothbrush, makeup etc. You must be so extremely uncomplicated.

[@caricakes]

idk why my reply didnt post uh?? but thank you :') and i really dont have that much equipment! my backpack has my laptop, my mini tripod, my camera + its battery charger, a mini phone tripod, my ipad, and my memory card reader! and it also helps that im visiting family so i can wear pajamas practically the whole time hahaha

[@marenhumblebee2736]

@@caricakes hahaha 😆 of course that makes sense

[@fanta7587]

Actually I only recently started watching this channel, I originally came from the book channel - I have never found the content lacking. It’s calming, joyful at times while also being careful and honest. I appreciate the “older sister from abroad updates you on her life” vibe. Life doesn’t always have to be spectacular, knowing that making these videos for us is something you enjoy makes the videos wonderful already ^^

[@caricakes]

thank you so much :')

[@leafortin7881]

I haven’t missed any of your videos during the last 3 years and I’ve always enjoyed your content so much. It makes me feel sad to hear you talking about content lacking bcz your videos are simply amazing no matter what! You’re doing such a great job! Keep on doing like that Cari! 😊💕

[@caricakes]

🥹🥹🥹🥹 thank you!

[@JayChon]

That corgi is adorable! Wish you a fantastic time on both coasts!

[@caricakes]

he is :') and thank you!

[@Angel-lt1hw]

A little oversharing: I was actually having a bad start of the day and was trying to control my feelings in a very appropriate manner by weighing on everything. And then i saw your vlog, i made myself some tea and prepared my hopia and watched the vlog. Then I realised I was being mad about such a simple thing that I can actually turn around when I can, and then other realizations that this might be a good Sunday, i hope. And i always have this feeling with your vlogs. Thank you so much, Carrie! Cant wait for other travel vlogs in the future! And the gift-giving, I give gifts to my friends at random times so you showing the gifts actually warmed my heart ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@caricakes]

So glad your day turned around and hope tomorrow treats you well too 💕

[@Angel-lt1hw]

@@caricakes thank you so much, Cari 🥺♥️ Ingat palagi! (which means stay safe always in Tagalog/Filipino) ♥️

[@brooke-d]

Your last few videos have saved my sanity quite literally, please don't feel bad! They're great and I'll be rewatching everytime I'm overwhelmed this week 😘

[@hannahdigitals]

Fall in Korea is always so breathtaking! Seoul Forest and Jongno(near the palace) were my favorite places to see the ginkgo trees

[@caricakes]

Yesss i hope i still get to see some when im back!!

[@emmagrace0102]

I'm so in love with the way your videos make me feel, like they're the very brief moments I feel so motivated to love life again? Idk how to express it but you're so beautiful Cari and your videos never cease to make me happy 🖤:')

[@northernfamily8409]

There is nothing you need to apologize for! We love your content and it always brings a little piece of Korean to our homes which I personally LOVE SO MUCH! So thanks you and enjoy your time with friends and family on your vacation 🙂

[@rosyreverie]

I’m so impressed that you can pack for an entire month in one carry on. If I go anywhere for more than a week I have to take my giant suitcase haha.

[@caricakes]

lots of laundry involved trust me hahahha

[@CatieChapman]

Cari, You always have such high expectations for yourself, and it shows in the content that you produce. We’ll always be here for you, and speaking for myself personally, it brings me such joy and inspiration (and motivation) to watch your vlogs! Your careful curation is always so nice. Take time for yourself, and don’t feel guilty for it! You deserve it! :)

[@MillyIncorporation]

I actually really liked this vlog ! It was different from the usual ones you do (which I obviously like too) and more fast paced since you had a lot of things to do before leaving, and I enjoyed that :) looking forward to your America vlogs ♡ bon voyage !

[@aseelsahib7039]

I literally save your seasonal content to watch in the appropriate season (Australia yay) and sometimes I get too excited and watch it when you post AND then rewatch it! I just love your presence, so whatever you post, I'll watch it, just like everyone else 🥺

[@joanmichel]

hope you had a safe flight, and don't be too hard on yourself with vlogging, i enjoy them

[@caricakes]

thank you :''')

[@pockettangerine]

i hope you’re enjoying your trip to the US! i just booked a spring trip to Japan and Korea for the spring of 2023 so i’ll be searching through your videos for places to visit along the way 😌

[@caricakes]

thank you! and yessss omg have an amazing time!

[@nikitasantamaria]

watching this on an early Sunday morning with some hot tea is the perfect way to begin my day :). It's wild to me that you have to keep renewing your marriage there. Your content is never lacking, we all love everything you put out and i can't wait to see your travels back to America. Also as someone whos very big into Halloween i did squeal a bit seeing some of the Halloween things they have in Korea, makes me happy knowing that even tho its not big there they still have some things for the season :)

[@thenanlife1141]

Beautiful relaxing vlogg as always Cari ❤❤❤❤

[@mariarentrop2865]

I personally loved loved loved this vlog! Let your Capricorn embrace the chaos! Your energy is what were here for ❤ luv uuuuu

[@meganb6722]

enjoyed the vlog as always Cari! I love spending my sunday mornings watching you ☕️

[@tanya8940]

Hi Cari, I only found your channel a few weeks ago and I really enjoy your vlogs. Best wishes for a wonderful trip seeing your friends and family 💘🌞

[@thenanlife1141]

Wonderful photography as always Cari ❤❤❤

[@riya0954]

Cari your vlogs are therapy so don’t worry about content just vlog any thing it’s content for me❤😊

[@Bluecutie787]

It's a joy watching your videos and I always pick movies that make me cry on planes too.😊

[@violetmorris9085]

really cool seeing you interact with axie oh after i read her book a few weeks ago :) love ya always!

[@tsunaidc27]

I loved how this vlog contains the trip preparations and everything that happens pre-traveling, it’s has such a nice vibe. Seoul is beautiful through your lens as always! Watching your vlogs inspired me to make little ones myself, and it turned out quite a fulfilling hobby, and I have to thank you for putting out your content for inspiration!

[@caricakes]

thank you! and yes!! its such a nice way to remember things and celebrate little moments :)

[@anyaguinzbourg8609]

You don’t need to apologize Cari, because to us you are always creating quality content😍

[@MsNeowise]

I fell in love more with Korea because of your vlogs. I really like your vlogs and the music you use. :) ❤

[@hanna3685]

i like the random fragments style vlog, it feels a lot like looking back on my own camera roll ☺️

[@annyeongskya]

omg yes those eye steam masks are everything! I used to carry them with me everywhere when I was a flight attendant and now I still can't live without them!

[@nyxqueenofshadows]

it's okay to put out work that you don't feel is your best, especially when your life has been so much more chaotic than normal :) take care of yourself in america, and this video really put a smile on my face ☀ also curse of the were-rabbit represent!!

[@kathyvest]

Thank you as always for such a wonderful vlog ❤. I cackled when I saw pride and prej and zombies (such a strangely underrated movie). I hope you enjoy your trip and please don’t feel pressured to film when you’re visiting with family and friends-your life is primarily yours and we’re all happy with the tidbits we get to see ☺️

[@rixanoz]

I can’t be the only one who goes back to rewatch the pretty cafés galleries and shops parts in slow motion 😅

[@caricakes]

hahahhaha

[@lejenni7591]

Actually my life is very stressful and without routine right now so just having your videos does so much. Thank you for still uploading whilst you are very busy. I hope you will personally get to a place where you are happy with what you do and make soon. You really calm me so thank you for that but also please put yourself first, no matter how that looks like. Much love :)

[@brianna.slaughter]

Oddly enough I did come to visit Korea (for the first time) this October! It was magical and I already can’t wait to go back. It’s almost hard to watch your vlog atm bc I miss being there so much 😅

[@lanimartinez3910]

Love your content...always so genuine and thoughtful :)

[@sukhs20]

Oh Cari! Please enjoy your time with people! I swear I was having the worst morning possible and watching this vlog (i'm catching up after my travels) put me in a better spirit - so please don't apologise for thinking otherwise of your content!

[@debbiefondow7871]

Enjoy your time with friends and family in the States, Cari. ❤️❤️

[@caricakes]

Thank you!!

[@michaelaalcordo1614]

Don’t be sorry for “lacking content!” Every upload is absolutely a work of art! ♥️

[@caricakes]

thank you :''')

[@heisthomaz8184]

Cari I love you so much, you don't even know but you make my days a lot better with your vlogs and your perspective about life. Thank you so much for being who you are 😊 Sending love from Brazil ❤️🇧🇷

[@caricakes]

wahhh thank you always :')

[@Kokechii]

Please never apologize for your content or for apologizing about it. I personally really look forward each time to spending my Sunday mornings with you or any other time when you upload. And, your videos are usually my comfort watch so I sometimes put them on for rewatch when I need to calm my mind :) p.s. Finn is adorable, that butt wiggle to fit under the couch

[@DeaBeanTattoos]

a huge thank you to filming all the dogs you find and putting them in your videos. we love cute doggos

[@thenanlife1141]

Love you Cari always ..❤❤ you videos are amazing xx

[@AmberLF]

Girl, you could literally film ANYTHING and I'd watch it. I regret not keeping up with your content over the last few years because it's SO good and calming and relaxing. I watch it and it makes me feel like life is better and happier and that everything is okay. Please don't ever ever EVERRRR apologize and please don't be so hard on yourself! We appreciate what you put out already Y-Y

[@caricakes]

gahhhh thank you always :'''''')

[@nicolegordon129]

I’m glad that you arrived safely. I’m amazed that you were able to pack everything in just your carryon. Wow! Looks like it’s starting out as quite a fun trip.

[@caricakes]

thank youuuuu!

[@nicolegordon129]

@@caricakes My pleasure. You seem to have adjusted to the time difference pretty well too.

[@jkelly1701]

Wow Cari what an amazing lady you are have a great time in the USA you really are amazing and i always look forward to your great vlogs

[@caricakes]

thank you always!!

[@lc422]

Love artbox! Perfect gift

[@rixanoz]

Have a great time with your friends and family!

[@caricakes]

Thank you 🥰

[@scribblesandscrawls]

Tbh if you hadn’t pointed it out I wouldn’t have noticed a difference in your vlogs lately. I think this is something that looks very different from inside your head than from the outside, which of course is always the case. So don’t worry about it! To me, the last few vlogs have been just as relaxing and inspiring as always ❤

[@Paperfragment]

I am all for a corgi vlog :) can't wait for more Finn. :)

[@caricakes]

he will definitely be present in the next one hahahhaaa

[@erinwilliams9413]

So glad you’re taking a content break! Hope you enjoy your family and friends! (-:

[@caricakes]

thank you so much

[@DHong-hp5ge]

Hi Cari, always look forward to getting a notification on Sat's PST about your vlogs.. your content energy is great, love the vibes, music and letting us tag along...also, the japanese eye packs you got.. I just picked up some when I went to Singapore from a japanese store, have yet to try but so glad u like them too.. I was giving them out a gifts... anyways, excited for your US vlogs and ofc a chance to travel with you to Iceland... :) hope u are having a great time with your family!! xx

[@caricakes]

thank you! and omg i hope you and whoever you gift them to enjoys them - they're the best!!!

[@sheilachester657]

Just started watching and subscribed. Ive been in a depression all week and you’ve helped give my mind some much needed break.

[@caricakes]

thank you and hope everything continues to get lighter!

[@eels3658]

When the corgi butt disappeared under the couch I lost it

[@caricakes]

His little frantic kicking 😂😂😂😂

[@thenanlife1141]

You really are the best vlogger in South Korea xxx

[@tamara4557]

Enjoy your time with family and friends!!!

[@moonchild-bc6qk]

Girl!!!!! Love your videos!

[@nguissalythiaw9460]

Yes Calico Critters were the best!!! Always so fun and surreal to see childhood toys out in the wild as an adult (,:

[@callmewaves1160]

I hope your time back home goes wonderfully! The book meet looks like it went awesome. I wish I could have gone to it.

[@caricakes]

it was really fun! hopefully you can come one day in the futureeee!

[@callmewaves1160]

@@caricakes I hope so ❤️

[@inpjsbookclub]

We love your videos as they are 😍, never think that they are content lacking!

[@caricakes]

thank you :''')

[@mnlxlover00]

That food court looks soo awesome, reminds me of the Starfield Mall that I used to go to back in Pyeongtaek!! 🤩🤍

[@caricakes]

Its almost overwhelming hahhaha

[@thenanlife1141]

Love your lil dog Cari ❤❤ so cute xx

[@monicameza8944]

Love, love , love your content always . Omg all the delicious pastries in Korea. Love your vibe . Have fun on your coast to coast trip . Laughing so hard with the dog looking like Pennywise under the sofa , cute 🥰.

[@caricakes]

thank you so much! and omg yeah 99.9% of the time he's adorable but that little look was definitely evil hahaha

[@pendragon2012]

Your fashion is impeccable! Beautiful! 🙂

[@caricakes]

Omg thanks!

[@donatellazanon411]

the way I physically shiver whenever someone mentions immigration papers and I truly felt relief when your said “bye suckers”, tell ‘em Cari!

[@DianeC1975]

Kiddo, you are too hard on yourself. We enjoy just whatever you post. Hope you're having a great time in the states. 👍🤗😘💕

[@caricakes]

Thank you 🥺🙏

[@OnlyMarriedKorean2TranslateBTS]

I saw on insta that u went to vegas .. that is my home that i missss!!! I hope u enjoyed and ate alot of delicious food!!!

[@caricakes]

Omg we did! We had sushi fever (apparently a vegas local spot?) and it was YUM

[@lilmeowmeow9359]

the corgi i can't 🥺😩💖💖

[@lucilledatta2168]

Hey Cari! I love love your videos and they are giving me constant inspiration for my upcoming trip to South Korea in November (I CAN'T WAIT) 😍 one question: is it still mandatory to wear masks both indoors and outdoors?

[@m.u.m.u_]

웰시코기 강아지 너무너무 귀여워요❤❤ 저도 언제가 미국 가보고 싶어요🎉 좋운 영상 감사합니당

[@caricakes]

🥰🙏🥰🙏

[@annsteck6890]

Love your content, you always make me calm down and breathe. You mentioned Darkroom, how do I find it? Thanks Cari and have a great trip!!

[@caricakes]

thank you! its always linked in the description but its caricakes.darkroom.tech 🤍

[@juceliabatista6671]

Ola cari obrigada por mostra um pouco dos lugares lindos de seoul.

[@caricakes]

🥹🙏

[@rashahjeily3364]

Just a pro tip for travel, you can get an e-sim (most phones are compatible) and it's usually so much cheaper. I use Airalo and it's amazing. Glad you got to the states safely :)

[@ExpatNatt]

So nice to see that you are able to go home! My grandmother sadly passed away last week and I’m so sad that I cannot go back to England to be with family. I could go, but I wouldn’t be allowed back into China and would definitely lose my job 😭 Seeing you being able to go home warms my heart ❤ Love always

[@Sthemingway]

Finn is a great name for a corgi. Hope you're havin' an amazing time back in the US!

[@caricakes]

he says thank you!!!

[@thenanlife1141]

I love corgi dogs , soo cute especially yours Cari ❤❤

[@kyleighh1979]

I thought the last few videos were great! We don’t have any expectations of your content. We are simply glad that you share a little of your life with people stuck in rural Virginia like me 😂❤.

[@ghostlymyfriend]

I just want to say that I really appreciate the amount of dog stalking you did in this video. Keep up the good work 👍

[@caricakes]

the best kind of content hahhhaa

[@brittanywaynestilphen4685]

I am so jealous i LOVE Axie Oh! Her books are amazing. I hope you are enjoying your time in the USA also! The weather has been rough on the east coast lately.. also i think we all love your content even if your unhappy with it we are not

[@caricakes]

Yeah the day i land the temp drops significantly 😅😅😅 and thank you! also axie is so funny irl - i cant wait to read everything she writes!!!

[@brittanywaynestilphen4685]

@@caricakes its been brutal up here(maine) so i understand. Her books are truly fantastic!!!

[@peachy9]

Cari, get an e-sim card when travelling instead! You can just download it and use it right away. They are used in many countries. I used Airalo in Greece and it worked extremely well! It also saves you so much money! Have a beautiful October!🥰🍁🍂

[@ChloeTheePayne]

okay first off since you had your cute lil taylor moment: TAYLOR SWIFT MIDNIGHTS OCTOBER 21ST WHOOOOOOOT SO EXCITED! secondly of all: this was such a soothing lovely video. i think we can all relate to pushing ourselves really hard when it comes to our own work, but then it's so easy for us to look at others and objectively see that even when they're beating themselves up they're creating great things (see: all the comments on this video assuring you that we LOVE your content!) so hopefully this can be a nice lil reminder for all of us to go a lil easier on ourselves, give ourselves credit for all that we are doing.

[@caricakes]

I KNOW I CANT WAIT and thank you truly :''')

[@happinesss2]

as a fellow october lover I recommend girl in red's songs about october :) very you. when I listened to her songs I was like ah reminds me of cari's vlogs so very cozy and sweet.. you might know her already, you're more music savvy than I am hahah

[@sydneyreyes4588]

hey cari! love ur vids so much please dont doubt yourself 🥺, btw where did you get your skirt? i love it!!

[@caricakes]

thank youuu! and my white one? thrifted! the brown one is uniqlo - i forgett what i wore in this vlog hahahha

[@myradezilva]

That's like the cutest corgi ever 😍😍😍😍😍

[@debraschnitzer8802]

love your vlogs

[@caricakes]

Thank you!

[@HoangDRM]

Very cool music choices. I usually have Shazam open when watching your vlogs LOLZ

[@caricakes]

hahahah thank you!

[@isabaltazar322]

What did you watch on the airplane? 😮 Your interaction with Finn is so adorable! Ahaha

[@caricakes]

Me before you 😅😅😅

[@KristinaMarie96]

Darling you do not have to apologize for the content. We like it because we like seeing what you are doing. Please do not feel bad for living your life by seeing those you love or living your life.

[@alisonfraser8231]

Fifteen is jacket weather only in California! I had a walk on the beach in a t-shirt today and it was twelve. Greetings from Canada!

[@caricakes]

hahhahah yeah we're babies here :')

[@meganoms4819]

Finn is a cutie!!! 💕💕 🦊

[@kseniapyza]

The videos are lovely!

[@lifewithjown]

I kept replaying Finn's going under the couch cos the booty though!!! Finn is the cutest and he wants to be the star in your vlog! haha

[@laloreads9380]

Great content as per usual.🥰🥰🥰

[@_aedi]

Axie Oh! Oh my gosh. I really loved reading her book, "The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea." I finished reading it in maybe two or three days last July and regretted having finished it that soon. My imagination really kicked in, and it was just like a chef's kiss, especially the cover illustration. Ugh. I love it! I will check the other authors' books as well when I have the time because thesis writing is such a killjoy.