what i eat in a week in seoul 🍜 lots of street food, local market and convenience stores, KOREA VLOG

[@caricakes]

drop your favorite winter foods here cause im trying to cook at home more hehehee

[@markd3250]

For a great meal that's hot, filling and works so well in winter, I like baked potatoes smothered in chili and cheese.

[@caricakes]

@IzzyBorn yes!! i used to do that all the time at home with a big oven haha last week i made a soup with sort of that same approach (any and all vegetables in my fridge got thrown in) and it turned out delicious!

[@caricakes]

@@markd3250 yes! baked potatoes always!

[@BooksandScribbles]

Chili or a soup like broccoli cheddar or baked potato soup. My other winter go to is pot pie.

[@miIkmilky]

goulash!! so good and you can easily make it vegetarian! :-)

[@wolfgang7709]

Take a sip of water every time Cari says "coffee" and you'll be hydrated by the end of the video

[@caricakes]

lol!

[@saberkite]

That part with the bird just floating made my day.

[@remonlla9262]

I knew you were unique when i spent a good amount of time looking for a content similar to yours, love your vibes 🫶🏼

[@caricakes]

thank you so much :')

[@housemana]

uh what lol

[@RaymondwLin]

I’ve learned in this video that:- 1 - there is nothing else like banchan 2 - I miss living in SE Asia 3 - all those tangerine didn’t help keeping away the cold! Booooo 4 - yes, being over 30 now the body needs more care! 5 - Your vlog makes me miss Seoul. Thanks for another video!

[@caricakes]

hope you can come visit again soon

[@lifewithjown]

Man being in your 30s is crazy!!! I need 7-8hrs of sleep a day or else i will not function lol

[@abreshmina2641]

@@lifewithjown 7-8 hours is literally normal tho?

[@caricakes]

@@abreshmina2641 thats the point haha when i was younger i could pull all nighters and still act like a human the next day at school but now that im older, i actually need all the things i was told the body needs. Like 7-8 hours, 8 glasses of water, etc or else im a zombie lol

[@candylove1234]

Me and my wife bought a TV last Christmas on a whim and it was the best thing we bought in ages, it was so nice to watch movies on a bigger screen and not the laptop 🤣 I make veggie "shepherd's" pie a lot in winter, with red lentils, it's so good!

[@tiffanip5047]

The way you talk Is elegant . I’m happy I found your videos

[@ulviyyaaliyeva6872]

I just never watch long videos like over 15 mins, but omg when it’s your vlogs, it feels like 5 mins fr😩💗Take care!

[@caricakes]

thank you :'''')

[@manicmuffin]

Can definitely confirm, I'm 32 and back in grad school for my masters, and I can't do all-nighters anymore! Which is basically how I got through undergrad, lol (working full-time through both). I tried a few times in the beginning and I felt exhausted for DAYS after, ugh. I also agree that I just feel like I need to eat more balanced and keep hydrated, like nowadays if I skip a meal my bloodsugar just CRASHES. I don't mind aging at all, I'm grateful for every day and each passing year is a new adventure, but it's definitely a learning curve!

[@caricakes]

exactly!! good luck with grad school :')

[@Andyyoureastar]

This is my first video of yours and omg I feel like we are the same person. From the forest wall tapestry and not being able to spend too long in a mall😂 right now I’m going through a bout of kidney stones and an IBS flare up and this video is so calming, it’s just what I needed to distract myself from pain. so happy I found a new channel to binge♥️♥️

[@bookswithlennon]

I love watching the what I eat in a week videos you make. I would also love if you made a similar video with what you read in a week. We can't compare our reading speed with those of booktubers who do it full time, but I am also sure everyone's dying to know in details how much you honestly read in a week.

[@mnlxlover00]

Loved seeing the beautifully decorated Starfield Library in this vlog, Cari... that golden Christmas tree is soo pretty! 😍🎄Seeing it is bringing back memories I have of my own visit to the library in spring of 2021! 🤍

[@caricakes]

i cant wait to see it at night - hopefully in a future vlog^^

[@psliviee]

out of all your contents, ‘what i eat in a week’ videos are my ultimate faves! 💗

[@Andyyoureastar]

YOUR REACTION walking out of the theatre.😂😂😂😂 I predicted that would happen when you mentioned you were gonna see that movie. I was also a bit worried since you were recovering from being sick. I love Timothee chalamet but I have a weak stomach so I knew I was gonna have to pass on this one😩

[@Wgiovanni]

TANGERINES are reaaaallllyyyyyy good omg I can't live without them

[@caricakes]

they're the best :')

[@LaModeDarling]

the neon city playlist you made during the vlog is such a vibe 🥺

[@caricakes]

🥹🙏

[@jkelly1701]

Great vlog, Here in Scotland its Homemade Soup with lentils, leek, potatoes, carrots, turnip, broth nd spices. it helps because it so cold t the moment.. take care.

[@caricakes]

i actually just made lentil vegetable soup last week! perfect for winter :)

[@asthakhimesara8747]

What is final review of the movie?😅

[@beingerola]

My brother and I briefly saw you in Myeongdong with the dancing lobster toy and it made my day hahah. That together with all that delicious egg bread and roasted sweet potato...

[@caricakes]

omg hahaah why were there so many lobsters in myeongdong? but very glad you got my two fav foods hahahaa

[@nikitasantamaria]

As someone who just turned 33 last weekend I giggled a bit when you said you feel your body’s different 😅 I dealt with serious stomach pain for a decade never knowing what was going on until it put me in the hospital last summer and I finally got answers, it was due to the junk and crap I used to eat as a teenager 😅yes it sucks that I have to only eat certain foods now as an adult but if it keeps me from the constant nightly hospital visits I’ll listen to my body now that I know what’s going on and of course hydrate it extra 😊

[@caricakes]

yeah our body really said 'get your act together or else' hahah

[@jastav]

It's midnight in Germany but watching your vlogs is more important than going to sleep! 😄

[@caricakes]

omg hope you get some rest after tho hahahaha

[@UnlovelyRita]

Definitely can relate and confirm my body being more demanding as I get older. I also used to be able to spend a whole day at a music festival with only a good breakfast in my stomach, and would only eat (fast food) "dinner" after the last concert was over. Now, at 28, it is simply impossible for me to do that without getting a huge headache and feeling dizzy

[@caricakes]

yes! that midnight burger king drive thru - i miss those days hahaha

[@TheGenerations1]

I feel like I was actually more of a baby when younger. I needed to eat all the time! Now I do seem to desire to drink more water, though

[@kristeljoytolete2760]

This is very timely and your video now serves as my motivation to get out of bed too. Had a fever or something last last night maybe coz of change of weather and still weak to get back to living. Thanks Cari for reminding to drink water.

[@caricakes]

hope you're feeling 100% soon!

[@mayamuffins]

i really love your energy, your videos are very comforting… thank you and keeps on producing more video cari 🥰 hope you and kurt are always on a good health 💜

[@mayamuffins]

in* 😅

[@hollyc4624]

For cold weather, I think anything “Comfort food” category, like homemade soup/stew. I live in a warm US climate so it doesn’t get as cold as Korea, but sometimes we can pretend it’s sort of cold. Glad y’all are feeling better. That’s exactly how I felt when I had Covid or even briefly, the reaction to the vaccine. I was actually sicker for the reaction than the actual disease so it must have worked. The flu or any virus can do the same. Being sick is no fun. Glad you recovered quickly. I almost always shop in our downtown (small town) or stores I know and can get things done on one day so that I don’t need to go again anytime soon. Otherwise, I order online. Hate shopping, especially when crowded.

[@caricakes]

hope we're all done with our flu and covid experiences :')

[@xinxiutian4052]

It’s so relaxing to watch your vlog on a Saturday night :) Thanks Cari❤

[@caricakes]

thank YOU!

[@ifpeaceexists]

Once I turned 31, my body became super sensitive to a lot of things. Here are some examples 😂: 1) Dehydration: 31 was the first time I actually ended up hospitalized because I passed out and hit my head on the floor due to dehydration. 2) Snacks: I find myself bringing snacks in my bag to places where I know I'd get hangry at. 3) Food cravings : the older I get, the spicier my food gets. It's like you crave foods you didn't like to eat as a kid but you enjoy it now. 4) Espresso: I used to love getting lattes with 4 shots of espresso. Just smelling it now gives me heartburn 😂

[@pendragon2012]

You always look so nice and put together when you go out! How IS the Mexican food in Korea? Have a great weekend, Cari!

[@caricakes]

it cannot be compared to what i can get in san diego, but its getting much better in the recent years!

[@analimalimon.]

I'm 34, and I can tell you that my body speaks to me what I need crystal clear - before my 30s, I don't know why or how, but I managed to survive and feel good hahaha, but as soon as I hit 30, all of the sudden I had to start drinking water regularly (outrageous!), keep up with my vitamin and protein intake, and all that jazz. My favorite winter foods are pumpkin soup (duh), all kinds of soup, and all sorts of hearty stews (we have a lot of stew recipes in Spain). And ever since I moved to Switzerland, raclette and fondue have been a must every year!! As usual, thanks for sharing such a lovely vlog

[@sugaica]

seoul through your point of view always be my favourite. thank you for your hardworking in every video you made and have a great winter there 💜

[@nocturne8916]

Cari im flying to Seoul this morning!! Can’t believe I’m finally going to those nice places in your videos haha. Nervous and excited at the same time. Hope it’s a good one … 😌 thank you for your videos; they have supported me through tough times during the pandemic. Happy new year!!❤🎉

[@orange_tea]

That food looked so yummy! The last thing you showed made me hungry and I'm having dinner lol! A winter food we always make a lentil stew (guiso de lentejas not sure if my translation ir right), pumpkin soup and when I ate meat I used to looove goulash mit spatzle but I don't think a veggy option exists.

[@caricakes]

yesss!! literally just used the last of my lentils to make soup and it was divine!!

[@alyssarosengard6674]

We love butternut squash/pumpkin soup with a grilled cheese on the side.

[@caricakes]

omg yes :')

[@margarettedaisog7821]

My Sunday always starts with Cari. Thank you for another video :)

[@caricakes]

thank youuuu

[@yuzitoki]

when you speak korean, if even it's just a word or a phrase, you're actually pronouncing it really well and im impressed by it. something im most afraid of when traveling to a whole different country is having to speak a different language and learning the country's currency. if i were to travel to a different country, i can already imagine myself being embarrassed for making a mistake. it scares me but i think that taking a risk out of it and going for it, i can learn, even if i make mistakes. before traveling, i think it's important to find some time just learning about the country you're going to. this include currency, traditions, laws, language, food, etc. number one key.

[@cherriestwinnies]

we're Korean Swiss Twins, and our Korean is not perfect too. But, we're still doing our videos in that language, and helps us learn so much ! The key to learn a language is to speak it!

[@kanzaki0001]

Lamb stew. all you is a slow cooker potatoes, carrots, onions, ginger, garlic soy sauce, cooking wine. It’ll make your apartment smell great

[@caricakes]

i dont eat meat but i will def pass that idea on!!

[@brittanywaynestilphen4685]

I look forward to you upkoading here and the book channel! Also i need heat tech pants!! And a agree being over 30 requires more care!

[@caricakes]

yeah this is definitely not the same body i was working with in my teens hahaha

[@brittanywaynestilphen4685]

@@caricakes for real though i used to be able to barely sleep barely eat etc... yeah no not now

[@Claire_en]

Loved the video ❤ and reminding the young people that even though we are entering the “adulting” world we still have to remember to eat 😂. I also got this mysterious illness with a high fever for like two days then it just disappeared 😮

[@caricakes]

hope you're all recovered! it was NOT fun :(

[@sabrinarittinger1901]

Best start to a cozy Sunday ❤ hope you are feeling better now! Self-care is so important, and I’m only in my mid 20s but oh yes I feel it in my bones when I don’t eat, sleep or drink enough (H2O) 😂 (Also…I always leave the with great, new music after your vlogs so I can stay even longer in your wonderfully created atmosphere, I couldn’t be happier, so thank you cari for your music taste!)

[@caricakes]

thank you :')

[@charlottetdondon.4013]

Looooved this vlog, love seeing all the side dishes from Korea as I think they would be my fave😍. But I’m starving now & its 5:22pm in the U.K. right now so time for tea!✌🏻✨. Hope you and Kurt are feeling much better, lots of love to you both💕💕

[@caricakes]

thank you so much!

[@SamanthaWritesThings]

I know this isn't the point of the video but all the music was so damn good.

[@jocelyne6350]

You are such a sweet and kind person, really nice vlog I needed this ♥

[@ashleighplett8746]

I just moved to Korea and I'm still trying to get used to everything here. Especially when I don't speak much Korean. Ive been watching your videos for a while and I have made myself a list of places to go.

[@caricakes]

hope it starts to feel like home soon!

[@ahnso1]

Hey prob think this is creepy but I am Korean who also just arrived in Korea. Lived overseas so long..looking for a friend to hang out. Let me know if u interested

[@ashleighplett8746]

@@ahnso1 A little creepy perhaps but I'm also kind of intrigued. It might depend on where you live for now since I have not figured out the transportation yet. I'm currently in Dongtan.

[@daram1217]

@@ashleighplett8746 there are cool places around Dongtan also. and, Seoul is not very far from it. about 1 hour by bus to the Gangnam station.

[@ashleighplett8746]

@@daram1217 I haven't explored Dongtan much yet but I have been to Seoul once, though only to the Lotte Mall with a friend. It was huge. Didn't know what to expect, but I didn't know it would be that big.

[@FrugalOverFifty]

Regarding water - in my mid-50s and taking diuretics, I can't get enough water. And I know where every bathroom is. 😆 Love your videos, and I love these insights on how/where to shop and what is/isn't accessible.

[@spudkitn2263]

Love how you place kurts chopsticks first before your own :)

[@nicolegordon129]

Staying hydrated is definitely important. Caffeine can be dehydrating as it’s a diuretic. Eating properly is also important. I hope that you’re taking better care of yourself eating and drinking wise. Sorry that you guys were down with some mysterious illness. Lots of eebie jeebies have been going around lately- stomach bugs, RSV, flu, of course Covid variants, etc. I’m glad that you guys are on the mend. Take care.

[@alinegreen7266]

As long as the lemon trees grow is on my wishlist for a few months now, maybe I will grand me a christmas present myself this year🙊😍

[@wholockoncerinthehouse7784]

I really enjoyed your video. It motivated me to go back to studying for my virology test on Tuesday. In this regard, take care and take it slow when you're sick. These little viruses, bacteria etc. can be really nasty. So take a break and rest for as long as you need. We all understand, if you cannot film. I hope your feeling well now. ❤ Also my favourite winter dish is probably romanian "Sarmale". My grandma/mother always make them for Christmas and they're soo good. It's rice and minced meet (for me usually soy, cause I am vegetarian) rolled in pickled cabbage or grape leaves and cooked tomato sauce (with onion, thyme...). Then we usually serve them with sour cream and polenta. I'm not sure if you can find all these ingredients in Korea, but if you do and you wanna try something new, you definitely should try them. They're so tasty.

[@caricakes]

omg best of luck to you on your exam!!

[@minimalisticjoy628]

I’m heading to Seoul next week! I can’t wait but I’m also so scared of the cold! 🤣

[@caricakes]

bundle up!!!!

[@Camille.onyoutube]

Yaaaassss your playlist is so good - my favorite band in the world is Cocteau Twins 🥰

[@siriusblackswan]

It just came to me how funny is that I'm here drinking my morning coffee and I'm absolutely interested in you talking about market available in the neighborhoods, prices, food 😅 love it

[@starrwinter]

38 here and I always used to sleep through the night but thirst/water and frequent nightly wakeups now 😂 I will say though long lines a year ago for merch at the LA BTS concerts and Las Vegas in April, I think my body went into survival mode even with drinking water and survived hours in lines until I got inside all days.

[@caricakes]

lmao your body said PRIORITIES hahahhaa

[@starrwinter]

@@caricakeswe can survive when needed (and important ARMY things 💜) It was -30 C here with wind chill this week and FINALLY above 0 today so wishing that weather doesn’t reach you at all and stay warm 💕

[@thecreatorlaurenchi]

I needed to video to help me get through finals so thank you😭💀. My favorite winter food is udon! Even though I don't know how to make it lol

[@caricakes]

omg you've got this!! hope your winter break after finals is lovely!

[@thecreatorlaurenchi]

@@caricakes omg thanks!

[@마마마-j8o]

Hi !! I am Korean and live in Incheon which is near Seoul. I really love your vlog and so i usually enjoy watching those these days! Hopefully we can meet in person someday in Korea!

[@thenanlife1141]

Good old H20 is the best remedy ever ❤

[@caricakes]

❤❤❤

[@faithstar7454]

I always look forward to your video's! So glad you are feeling better!

[@caricakes]

thank you!

[@inubrother3524]

i wanna bundle up and experience freeeeezing cold in seoul someday hahaha keep safe always, cari !!

[@caricakes]

hope you get the chance!!

[@michaelhall8586]

Butter!!!! We loved that store so much when we went to South Korea!

[@caricakes]

so dangerous for my wallet hahah

[@sfs1294]

❤❤ I love the aesthetic edits ❤❤ Much LOVE from Fiji 😊

[@caricakes]

[@dustyme29]

Omg I love your frank green- are they a thing even in Korea? I also loved this video you never disappoint!

[@Cherubx]

Gosh i wanna visit the country due to the varirety of food and meals you can get there. So creative and healthy compared to what we have in the uk.

[@DianeC1975]

Glad you two feel better. I love when you show what you eat, so fun. 👍🤗💕💕

[@caricakes]

thank you always!

[@RoseRamblesYT]

Had to pause the video to say that yes, as a fellow person in their early 30s, the body is indeed more demanding, haha. That’s a great way to phrase it. You gotta be more mindful of what you eat, how much of it, be more careful with your body. Definitely keep active if you can! You’ll learn stuff like “oh my body doesn’t like doing that for more than five minutes now” ✌️.

[@gomjii]

As always, thanks for your vlog. I hope you liked shiragi which is my favorite namul. I've seen you ate a variety of namul from your videos. Recently, namul bab or food is easy to get from internet shopping (like coupang something...) which is very nice, I'm eating frozen namul bab almost 3 times in a week. In my recommendation, How about trying eat temple food? (If you already posted, I might missed it but..!) I've been temples by following my grandma and the best namul was from temples.

[@caricakes]

there is a big temple buffet that i've been wanting to go to for years - maybe now is the time!!!

[@QueenXKnit]

Yay i love your what i eat in a week😭❤️

[@caricakes]

🧡🧡🧡

[@brookeferreira6316]

I love your black coat please tell me the brand !!

[@PoisonedApathy]

About to pass out after the longest and coldest work day. Saving the video for tomorrow, just leaving my comment for the algorythm gods. Good night everybody.

[@caricakes]

sweet dreams :')

[@jerrygo6003]

항상 건강하시고 행복하세요. 😊

[@caricakes]

💗💗💗

[@priyankavlogs1505]

I like all your videos but this one seems more spontaneous and I love it more ! I like the quirky peppy raw you :))

[@yona9678]

Youre Vloges, are so cozy & relaxing. I love it ❤

[@caricakes]

thank you always :')

[@AriLondonGirl]

21:21 Cari You didn't say what movie you watched at the cinema or I just missed this info? 🧐

[@caricakes]

pretty sure it was bones and all!

[@river8616]

When you eat out at a sit-down restaurant and aren't able to finish all of your food, is it an option to get a to-go box? i've never seen/heard of to-go/takehome boxes in any of your previous vlogs so i was curious to know if those aren't a thing in Korea! *Sometimes I feel like I wouldn't be able to eat all the food I order but I don't want it to be wasted :(

[@caricakes]

its not really common, no :( i have done it at cafes/bakeries but for sit down restaurants they usually dont have that or i've never seen people ask!

[@benjaminbrelje2289]

Yeah I definitely feel since I turned 31 sometimes I don't take care of myself as well as I should but I think somewhere down the line we all feel like that

[@ACEsParkJunheeWreckedMeHard]

Yeah I also try to have less foodwaste but I just somehow can't get around having some. IDK how. But maybe its cause I sometimes forget about some foods. I mean I for example can't buy single servings of mushrooms here so when I have 1-2 more servings in the fridge and say to myself I would eat it the same week I may forget about it 😓

[@caricakes]

exactly :( im trying to get better at it but especially when cooking for one or two people it can be difficult!

[@SHan-bt5vf]

Hi Cari happiest holidays to you and Kurt. Maybe it’s the version of the USA RSV. Glad your both doing better. I’m late on your vlog this week. It’s not like me. Muk eating this I can remember. I never knew it was acorn jelly. I always wondered what the translation was. Lol. Thanks. I really love winter stews and soups too. Yukjaejang is what I’m craving for. Check into S Longest plant based. Vegan recipe. It is very good. Love from Windy City Chicago burbs. Sherry

[@rphllmk]

hello it's me hi i am your age 🙋🏻‍♀ and your health rant sounded very similar to what i hear from my friends 😅 as for me, i feel like i need more time to recover from things (but i've embraced it because it means i have an excuse to stay in bed and read) 😬

[@caricakes]

omg yes! like why am i sore for so long?? hahaha

[@rphllmk]

@@caricakes like i need a weekend to recover from my weekend 😂

[@ellaharibal5660]

the ARMY author had me giggling. Love your videos. As always

[@Karoliina.]

👋🏻❤🇫🇮❄ greetings from here. Nice vlog as always😊. Sorry i don't have any specific winter foods recommendations. (But salmon soup is delicious🙈).

[@caricakes]

i miss salmon soup so much!

[@Karoliina.]

@@caricakes I'm cooking salmon soup, probably next week next time.🙈 I hope you come back here someday.😊

[@tanushreee]

I love your vlogs 🥺

[@emilylauren9376]

When I definitely just throw those rice bowls into a pot of boiling water for a couple of minutes because I don't have a microwave, either... literally everything goes either in a pot of boiling water or in a hot frying pan because I have one burner and an electric kettle.

[@nknutson780]

I agree, once I turned 30 it like my body finally caught up to me. Water all day long. Thanks for another great video

[@caricakes]

cheers to that hahaha

[@thelittlethingsbyeva]

cream soups are the best comfort food in the winten time for me you can just toss everything in the oven and then to the blender with some chicken/veggie broth or even double cream and it is perfect 👌🏼

[@caricakes]

yes!!!!!

[@HirakoKuyo]

Ahh yes, drinking water seems to be one of the challenges as we get older. I feel you Cari.

[@caricakes]

cheers :')

[@debbiefondow7871]

My fave comfort food for winter is a good broccoli cheddar or potato soup. Any pasta is also yummy. ❤️❤️

[@caricakes]

yum!!!

[@Milovatsi]

Has anyone already ask where's that heart necklace from? Beautiful!

[@juliannecha17]

Hi cari! What’s the brand of your mary janes? ✨

[@samanthatheminimalist]

I am now 31 and I used to do stuff like that but I’ve always faced consequences for it 😂 I fainted at a walkmen show when I was 20 from not drinking water/eating enough leading up to it. I do notice now that my joints sometimes ache and my body hurts from sitting in one position too long.

[@caricakes]

omg no!! and ugh yes the achey joints hahahah

[@cultivatepod]

What is that lovely necklace you're wearing? 🤩 Also, currently drinking some water, thanks for the reminder! 😆

[@caricakes]

the green ribbon? its from vive seoul!!

[@cultivatepod]

@@caricakes Yes! Ah, thank you, I'll check it out!

[@JustinBrehm]

Great video Cari and Happy Holidays

[@caricakes]

happy holidays!

[@DeaBeanTattoos]

That acorn jelly looks divine 💖

[@caricakes]

my favorite!

[@allisonb6228]

Love going to the movies alone :)

[@caricakes]

its the best :')

[@annbynum2480]

Omg. For me, the age of discomfort started at 50 on the dot. I used to ride half-trained horses and have spectacular, heart-stopping falls from off these galloping maniacs. It is ALL catching up. Walking is becoming very uncomfortable. Riding is almost impossible, though I still do it. And you are right, if I don't eat right or get enough water, my body lets me know in no uncertain terms that it is not pleased. . . . ( Banchan is awesome! )

[@markd3250]

Considering the sheer amount of food you're around in your videos, I can't believe you're not a walking butterball! Is Korean food non-fattening? But then, you ARE a black belt master at food. I think you're the first woman I've ever heard say she not only hates shopping, but hates shopping for shoes! That was the first indicator that you were coming down with something. Glad you're better now. I've learned that if you don't get your comment in within the first couple of hours of you posting a video, the window of opportunity of you seeing it is gone. I posted this in your last video last week, but I posted it too late. It still works for this video too. Here it is: This was a very interesting video. It's obvious that you have a lot of things going on inside of you, and all that energy needs channels to express itself through. You're not really alone though; you have us with you since we're on your mind as you think about what to record, write about, edit, etc. I've come to the conclusion that you are actually a romantic in concept, but you're not a big fan of the obligation of it. You're sampling a multitude of things all the time, so getting tied down to one particular thing would be burdensome, even if you like the initial experience of it. I think you've stayed with doing vlogs as long as you have because it's a way to channel a lot of other things you touch on, absorb and do. You're very much a creative, and creatives have the endless desire to explore and express creativity. For someone who has a lot going on inside, time alone is maintenance/organizing time. It allows you to organize and clean up the mess of thoughts, ideas, and everything else going on inside, and prioritize what you want to focus on. There are times when you feel totally out-of-sync, and don't know what to do with yourself, and there are other times when there's just not enough time in the day to get to all you want to do. It's important to get a handle on that and not let it tear you apart. I'm at the age where I've experienced a lot of things, and lost a lot of things over the years. I've realized that life is just a stream of moments, then they're gone. The transitory nature of that makes it difficult to feel any kind of enduring contentment. Early on in my life, I found myself yearning for stability, for something solid to ground myself on so I could cope with the winds and challenges of life. I found that in God; or I guess more accurately he found me. God is the only thing that has always been, will always be, and never changes. This has nothing to do with religion, which are just forms of government. All religions are organizations by men for the purposes of power and control. God is unique. There is nothing else like him. He is the author of all things beautiful, creative, wonderful. To walk with God in your life, is to be an apprentice on a journey of discovery, learning and growth. The beauty of his love is so calming, so stabilizing, that I can't imagine trying to live without it; especially in a world where everything is constantly churning and changing, and no matter what you do, the best you can come away with is memories of moments. God is life; his love is life. Once you choose that, it changes you and enables you to see everything with different eyes. You're on a journey Cari. You instinctively know what the right direction is, yet the darkness pulls at you, trying to seduce with the thrill of unbalanced, reckless power. When it pulls on you and you indulge it, you don't feel right and you know you need to get away from it. It's taken you down some dark roads; roads you've regretted taking. The pathway to the light of God's love is straight and narrow, and it goes up; you have to climb it. You like to hike, walk and climb however, so it's something you're already inclined to do; you just have to do it inwardly. The view from the heights is magnificent. The higher you go, the fewer there are with you, but you like to be alone so that shouldn't hinder you. There is however one very important individual who will be with you always on the journey, and his companionship makes the journey ever more beautiful, because the farther you go, the more of him you gain; which is the indescribable beauty of God's love, the treasure of heaven. The one outstanding difference I've noticed as I've climbed the path, is that it's not transitory. It's not a stream of passing moments; it's a steady feed that builds and fulfills you. You gain and grow inwardly as you climb. The atmosphere at the heights is purer, cleaner, especially compared to the winds of animosity that are constantly blowing across the lands down below. There's something about you Cari, that keeps me and others coming back to your channel. My prayers are for you, that God will guide your feet to the straight and narrow path, because I know you would find it to have everything you need and long for. I can only imagine how you would document that journey. It would be a vlog like no other.

[@roarmaus]

Shoes that my grumpy, moderate arches like(non-athletic moi): Brooks, ON Cloud (Swift), New Balance, Alegria (Debra x3, Shayne boots...hot swappable insoles). I work standing 8hrs/day. I've heard good things about hikers by Keen and Merrell. My house shoes(all 3) are Birkenstock EVA Arizona. Super soothing after work. Peace!

[@caricakes]

my dad swears by merrell hahahah thank you!!

[@ainiaustero7532]

who doesn't love what i eat in a day vlogs?! and CARI?!

[@caricakes]

thank you :')

[@queentatoune]

Regarding aging... yep I have a similar experience haha. I have noticed a whole lot of small things popping up throughout the first half of my thirties... skin, digestion, stamina etc are not the same anymore ! Ah well better embrace it !

[@pirukorui]

Totally get what you say about turning 30 and stuff suddenly changing. I don't get how people go out anymore, I fall asleep at 10PM sharp. If I do a dinner or something after work, I am dead for days after D:

[@caricakes]

yes i am in bed by 10 or i am cranky hahaha

[@alisonbarrett2073]

I like toad in the hole as my favourite winter food

[@caricakes]

yum^^

[@bev.m]

I’m so early omg this was 26 seconds ago, first time I was this early on a video

[@caricakes]

wahhh thank you for being here!

[@bev.m]

@@caricakes your welcome

[@HunnyBun88]

I start my day with iced coffee and orange juice, and end it with a cup of water with stuff in-between.

[@caricakes]

all the liquids!!!

[@lisamuller2386]

Oh yes body speaks now to me since being 31 getting just headaches when I don’t take good care of myself