🌿 READING VLOG | being a hot mess in NYC, part 1 😵

TL;DR
The vlogger shares their experience at a creativity conference in New York, discussing hotel mishaps, book updates, and personal reflections.
Transcript
🎶 "City Slickers" — Panthurr 🎶 Well, hello! Welcome to another "Week in My Life" vlog. This is gonna be Part 1 of an indefinite number of parts as I try to document what I'm doing for two weeks in New York and Portugal. While I'm traveling, I will be attempting to read some of the books off of my Asian Readathon TBR. As most of you know, the Asia... Read More
Key Insights
- 🖤 The vlogger appreciates the author's efforts to incorporate diversity and cultural themes in "The Gilded Wolves" but finds the character development and relationships lacking depth.
- 👨🔬 The hotel mishap highlights the importance of thorough research and communication to ensure a comfortable stay during travel.
- ®️ Attending a creativity conference can provide valuable insights and inspiration, but it's crucial to be proactive in registering for sessions and advocating for one's beliefs and values.
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Questions & Answers
Q: What is the Asian Readathon?
The Asian Readathon is a month-long readathon that takes place in May, celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The vlogger is participating and attempting to read books during their travels.
Q: What were the top book choices for the vlogger's vlogs based on the poll?
The top choice was "The Astonishing Color of After" by Emily X.R. Pan, followed by "The Gilded Wolves" by Roshani Chokshi and "Girls of Paper and Fire".
Q: How did the vlogger feel about "The Gilded Wolves" and its characters?
The vlogger had mixed feelings about the book, finding the worldbuilding and story confusing. They did appreciate the diverse cast of characters, cultural representation, and exploration of topics such as colorism and colonialism. However, they didn't feel attached to the characters or their relationships.
Q: How did the vlogger's hotel experience in New York unfold?
The vlogger initially stayed in a poorly rated hotel with issues such as slow Wi-Fi, untidiness, dead bugs, and even bed bugs. They requested a switch and eventually moved to a cleaner hotel.
Q: What challenges did the vlogger face at the creativity conference?
The vlogger didn't initially register for conference sessions due to not receiving the necessary emails. They had to reach out to the conference organizers to rectify the situation.
Summary & Key Takeaways
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The vlogger documents their two-week trip to New York and Portugal, attempting to read books for the Asian Readathon while traveling.
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They share their experience with the book "The Gilded Wolves" and express their mixed feelings about the characters and dialogue.
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The vlogger attends a creativity conference called "99U" and faces challenges such as hotel issues and not registering for conference sessions.
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They reflect on the importance of authentic creativity and the need to find time for relaxation and self-care.
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