Self Care Vlog: Doing Things To Fill My Own Cup!

The video is a self-care vlog focused on spending a day alone to recharge and "fill my own cup." The creator shares lifestyle tips, routines, and highlights from her solo day, emphasizing the importance of self-love and personal time. Key points include:

Morning Routine & Self-Care

• Wake up early to enjoy a peaceful morning.
• Make breakfast, do skincare, and have coffee as a form of meditation.
• Prefers one cup of coffee daily; previously quit coffee for a year but now enjoys it without health issues.
• Uses a makeup technique of warming products on the back of the hand before applying for a natural, blended look.
• Invests in high-quality makeup brushes for better application.
• Applies contour stick on hand before face; uses it as eyeshadow and for facial contouring.
• Uses Huda Beauty lip contour and gel jelly oil for lips.
• Applies cream eyeshadow and concealer to enhance makeup.
• Avoids damaging hair styling to keep hair healthy.

Decluttering & Organization

• Declutters monthly to avoid accumulation of unnecessary items.
• Sorts clothes to donate or give away.
• Recommends a foldable laundry rack from Amazon to preserve clothing quality by hanging items.
• Prefers hanging clothes except for underwear, towels, and socks to extend fabric life.

Home & Comfort

• Recently bought a very fluffy, soft towel from Bloomingdales (brand: Matouk), highlighting the joy of investing in quality home items.
• Plans to replace old towels with similar high-quality ones.

Solo Date & Errands

• Takes herself out on a solo date, enjoys biking in nice weather.
• Visits exclusive perfume store featuring the oldest perfume brand in the U.S.; tests multiple scents and is drawn to a fresh, lemony scent.
• Encounters heavy security and traffic due to a high-profile event (President Trump in town).
• Buys a phone case at the Apple Store using self-checkout.
• Debates purchasing the expensive perfume but decides to wait and be responsible with money.
• Offers to gift perfumes to viewers via comments.

Food & Health

• Eats leftover gluten-free mushroom lasagna (mushrooms mimic meat texture).
• Shares a favorite yogurt brand (no sugar added but naturally sweet) as a healthier sweet treat.
• Mentions craving unhealthy food but uses mindful reminders about how it feels afterward to avoid giving in.
• Recalls enjoying Domino’s lava cake and cheesy bread with garlic sauce recently.

Lifestyle & Reflections

• Loves loungewear and buys a new pair yearly, justifying it by frequent use.
• Shares a funny moment about being startled while wearing AirPods in NYC.
• Works on her laptop in her apartment garden while it’s raining, appreciating quiet and relaxation.
• Reflects on the importance of self-care and enjoying one’s own company.

Notable Locations & Products

• coffee run (local coffee shop not named)
• Makeup products: Huda Beauty lip contour and gel jelly oil
• Laundry rack: foldable laundry rack from Amazon (~$30)
• Towels: Matouk towels from Bloomingdales
• Perfume store: Exclusive, niche brand, oldest perfume brand in the U.S. (name not specified)
• Apple Store (New York City)
• Food: Gluten-free mushroom lasagna, Domino’s lava cake and cheesy bread, favorite sweet yogurt (brand not named)

The vlog encourages viewers to prioritize self-care, declutter regularly, invest in quality products that bring joy, and enjoy solo time as a way to recharge mentally and emotionally.