living alone diaries: making friends as an adult is difficult, building my closet and girls' date
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- čas přidán 19. 08. 2023
- hey boos 🫶🏾,
adulting isn't easy, especially if you're in your chapter of living alone. it's such a life changing journey filled with beautiful lessons and realizations. who knew making friends as an adult would be even more difficult than back in high school and college?
I'm so glad that I reconnected with one of my good college friends here in atlanta! i really want to learn how to show up and be a better friend overall and not put all my time and every into work. life is so much more than that. we tried Planta, the began restaurant for the first time and it's definitely worth the hype!
super excited about continuing to put together my custom IKEA Pax wardrobe and getting things more organized in my apartment. slowly, but surely, it's all coming together!
also, love surprise middle of the day dates for me-not too much y'all!! lolll
anyways, i hope your week is going amazing! take care all ways, always. enjoy! xo ❣️
(make sure you watch in 4k, the quality is top tier 🤩)
links to some of my favs mentioned:
💖 My IKEA Pax Closet Customization💖:
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💖IKEA Hovet Mirror💖:
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💖IKEA Rope Design Lamp Shades💖:
rstyle.me/+QsDu0ojdrBf-PVV4mT...
💖Dawson Sofa & Ottoman💖:
www.castlery.com/us/products/...
*pillows included with couch :)
💖 Round side table💖:
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💖Moroccan Shag Rug💖:
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💖Living Room Curtain Essentials💖:
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💖Aritzia Babaton Cream Bodysuit💖:
www.aritzia.com/us/en/product...
💖Green Hi-Waist Wayre Shorts💖:
www.shopwayre.com/products/be...
💖 Angela Roi Nude Crossbody Bag💖:
www.angelaroi.com/products/el...
💖Zara Cream shoulder cut sweater💖:
* (similar item)
www.zara.com/us/en/pronounced...
💖Aritzia TNA Scrunchie💖:
www.aritzia.com/us/en/product...
💖 Stanley Cup, Basic Brown💖:
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💖 Charlotte Tilbury Beautiful Skin Foundation💖:
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💖 Updated Makeup Essentials💖:
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💖 Updated Glossy Lip Combo💖:
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💖 Updated Brow Essentials💖:
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💖 Marc Jacobs Perfect Intense Fragrance💖:
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💖 Current Skin Care Routine for stress-acne & irritation💖:
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💖Target Autumn Cider Candle💖:
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this video is NOT sponsored, all opinions are my own.
let's connect on social ✨:
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💌 for collaborations & inquiries, email: amanirakeia@gmail.com
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camera: Sony ZV-1 & iPhone 13 Pro Max
editing software: Final Cut Pro X
music: Soundcloud & Epidemic Sounds
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As an adult, living through your 20s, it’s very difficult to find a genuine connection between your friends because you have to make a realistic decision on who are really your friends fr 😢 and it’s crazy because people can say they’re your friends but really they are plotting on your demise.
girrrrl!! no one warned us about this, but i am so happy i'm still able to connect with friends from my younger years that feel like we never fell off. as adults it's harder because everyone has so many more responsibilities and so many other factors are thrown into the mix. but we got this!! 💗
THISSSSSSSS!!!!! You literally hit the nail on the head!
I’m actively choosing not to search for friends/ relationships right now because I’m in a transitioning phase . I really want the best version of me to attract Good relationships
I love this for you my love!! even though your in transition, one lesson i had to tell myself amongst all the transition is that having breaks and moments to feel held in community make that transition so much more easeful. i'm rooting for you!!
Same but I’ve been doing it unintentionally
I love that!!! ❤
It’s serious therapy going out and picking up stuff you like ❤
i completely agree! it's a like a nice little treat/reward for yourself :)
Omg. That view of the storm was everything. I would have a candle lit dim lighting or no lights and sat at that window with a cup of tea and watched. Or cuddled up with a good book. I love the rain 💕
Same 🥹
friendships in our twenties require so much more work than when we were kids 😩 finding a balance and being intentional with our actions is key though
I found my truest friends in my 20’s . Hold on to that friend , she’s genuine and it comes through . The older we get the harder it is to find the real ones . Beautiful vlog, so relaxing
I’m a newer subscriber to your channel, also a CZcamsr myself. And I just wanted to tell you I LOVE how you edit your videos! It is so seamless and aesthetically pleasing!
I am trying to learn from others how to take my channel to another level and I always find myself watching your entire vlog because of how you edit! 🥰💕 keep it up girl!
I’m SO happy for youuu!!! Atlanta is looking real good on you & I love to see it. I can already feel a shift in your energy.
It’s easy to make acquaintances and as an adult you have to take the time out of your schedule to make them into friends. Especially since a lot of us made friends from proximity (school, community, college, etc.) it ain’t so easy when you may be halfway across town from each other or have busy schedules 😭 love the vid!
Agree, but at least in my situation even though we all live in the same state and live 30 minutes or less from each other it’s hard to see each other every day or even every week because we are busy.
The girls giggling is giving me LIFE!! 🥰 earlier this year I stop talking to 2 of my friends and I yern for a homegirl
🥰 I just love your energy Amani!! You give me so much joy every time I watch you.
Your smile is so infectious…
So glad you’re doing great in Atlanta. 😊 I hope it’s everything you need it to be for you ❤️❤️❤️
awww, babes! thank you so so much. you're so sweeet. i appreciate you! atlanta is really starting to feel like the warmest hug and i love this for me 💗
I am so happy you're moving up and connecting with old and new friends. The joy radiates in your videos.
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Yasss, laughing and enjoying yourself! This is what I love to see 🩵
aww, yes!! more more moreeee of this for me. this was one of the best weekends i had in a really long time 🥹💗
It's so nice to catch up with old friends. Your friend seems so nice and GENUINE, which is something you don't find much these days. I hope you guys remain friends for a lifetime, not just a season. I have a very good friend from my childhood and we have been friends for over 20 years, still going strong. 😊 We've been there for each other through relationship breakups, childbirth, and any other significant events in our lives. Just seeing you with your friend makes me 😊. Hold on to her....she's a keeper. Also, thank you for changing the color of your writing. It's so much easier for these "old" eyes to see 😅
Thank you for changing the onscreen font color but it’s also very small font. Hard to read when watching on tv. Love your content!!
Amani! Girl, I get so much joy from seeing you in a happier place after this move. Love the way your house is coming together too-that lil scrammer (screwdriver/hammer) is sending me tho.
You remind me *a lot* of myself in my late 20s. Keep going girly-you’re doing amazing 💖
Another Sunday vibe!!! You’re energy is everything. It’s definitely hard to meet new friends especially in Atlanta but I’m sure with you’re energy you’ll meet some cool peeps, be careful though! See you next Sunday!
I love watching your vlogs it makes me realise things that I should be doing and not putting so much focus on money money money because I keep forgetting to enjoy life and moments with friends and people I love and to jus make the time, because time waits on no one and I don't wanna wait till I'm old to then enjoy life....keep making content gurl u open my eyes each video
Making friends as an adult is way harder than in school. At least when you’re in college, you’re put in a place with people who share some of the same ideas as you already. As an adult it’s like you’re constantly playing hide and go seek. You gotta find the right type of people that match your vibe and energy and the thing that makes it harder is that adults usually already have their friend group established and aren’t into adding anyone else 😭
you and your friends have the most contagious laugh the in sync "oh my gosh" lol 🧡
Thank you for changing the text color. ❤ Also, I like the style of you vlogs. They're enjoyable to watch.
@29:47 not y'all saying omgosshhhh at the same time 😂😂🥰🥰 Love the vibes
Yes you are correct it is difficult to find good friends as an adult. Living in Los Angeles especially but when you do it's gold. Thanks for sharing I am glad your happier in Atlanta. Stay blessed
It was tricky in LA for me given that my mental health wasn't in the best place, so i'm happy i got out of that environment and did what was best for me!! Thank you so so much. the energy overall feels much lighter 💗
@@AmaniRakeia trust me I get it. Just glad to see you are happier now. May God continue to guide you stay blessed.
Love those drawers...omg I have Ikea drawers in my closet but these are amazing!
Your vlogs feel like home 🤍
I love this year ring (where did you get it from??) and purse, the latter is so my type: small but it has multiple compartments, my favorite part of this video is the scene with the desert talking about life as an influencer 😅. That's a great goal: more emotionally available for your friends.
I loveeeeeeee "Goes Like That", I'm def talking to my girl, Alexa, after I wrap up this vlog!
You are so refreshing, catching up on your vlogs,all the way in South Africa,love youuuuu ❤❤❤
Amani I must say I completely LOVE your channel! I look forward to watching your videos girllllll! keep doing your thang hunyyyyyyy!!!
loved this vlog! you seem way way happier!!! love to see it! love your shirt also you wore with Savanna.
Listen!!!! The way you just let the girls hang out is MY JAM! I am def a free the nips kinda gal so you got my subscription just based on that 🤭
Love YOUR VIBE!
Yes ma’am, Atlanta’s weather is very much unpredictable. But you are also here during storm season. We get a lot of aftermath of the tropical storms that hit Florida and the east coast.
But this was such a beautiful vlog. I don’t know what happens when the camera is off, but from what I see on-camera, your energy is much more even/calm since being in atl. esp after moving from the original dark apt. Love that for you. Keep growing & glowing, beautiful! ✨
You ladies were the cuties ever! I'm soooo glad you found Savannah because the energy felt through my lens🤩🧡... Thanks for sharing.🧡
Just wanted to let you know I’m a subscriber from the uk ❤ and when I say I raced to this Vlog, I did track and field 🏃🏽♀️love your videos ❤
hiiii my UK babe!! thank you so so much for watchingggg 🥰💗
Love your vlogs! Enjoy listening to the smooth jazz.
aww, thank you so much!! i love me some smooth jazz! really good for the brain
Atlanta is refreshing on you ☺️
awww, thank you so much! i'm really enjoying it 🥰
11:04 ok megg with the knees!!!
24:03 cute outfit, hair laid, makeup BEAT!!!
Beautiful vlog and cheers to friendship ♥♥
Love watching your videos. I feel like we're bff's, lol. So happy for you! Lol at you using the handle of the screwdriver as a hammer. Gotta do what we gotta do! And I've struggled with adult acne on my cheeks and chin too, ugh. I've been using honey and ground turmeric as a mask and it WORKS! 🙌🏽😀
Girl I need to know what is your shower and moisturizing routine? you skin looks amazing!
Hey girl how you been doing I hope all is well and stay safe and have a blessed week and you are so pretty
Perfect vlog again. Thank you!
so happy you enjoyed!! thank you so much :) 💗
You have such a beautiful smile!
New fave content creator
awww, thank you so so much for watching!!
You are dead on, about making a connection as an adult, I miss NY, that's where alot of my friends are, it's hard to make friends here. I really love how you are decorating your apt. And the outfits are super cute.❤❤
i miss NY so much! i have a lot of friends back there as well. many of the friends that i'm meeting here i've known for a while prior to moving so that's been really great. but overall, the people here are just so nice and it's easy to spark conversation with and network!
Very PRETTY!
So happy you are living a new era. Do the girls have eye candy 🤗🤗🤗
When I decorate my new place I am coming back to rewatch bobiesha
I had to pause the video cause HOLDONNN, my girl got a boo thang? purrrrr! 🤪
I love the full video, I cannot wait to be single!😁
New subbie here. I’m enjoying your content!
Hold on to those true genuine people that make in your life. Especially when they make you laugh
If you like layering fragrance and you have YSL Mon Paris, try them together, it clutch. Take the fragrances to whole other experience.
OMGGGG! I just found your page not too long ago and I’m also a graduate of SCSU! GO OWLS lol lol. However it’s been YEARSSS since I graduated lol. So sad I found you as your were leaving LA 😭
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Where do you shop for your body bath towels?
mostly target!! 🥰
Bobiesha the builder is my hero, please 😤😤
Love, you are gorgeous. ❤
aww, thank you so so much my love! i really appreciate it 🥹
I’m late to watch but you and savannah are gorgeous young women 🤎🤎🤎
aww, thank you so much babes!! 💗
I love your content babe❤❤❤❤❤❤ I need 2 hours per week 😢
Love Savannah
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#AmaniTheBuilder
LOL, someone please retire her!! 🤣
Also cut the Architect some slack. He/she only designed what the builder agreed to lol. But as an Architecture school graduate (FAMUSOA) that closet is a bit under designed. Haha
@@AOFFJ very much!! i'm so happy that i'm not the only one who feels that way. *sighs* lol, we'll just have to ride it out for the rest of the lease term 😭
Heyy what was the name of the artist? I want to listen to some of his songs 🙂
Che Ecru! He's my favvvvv i hope you enjoyyyy 💗
Look at God sending u friends for social bonding. Plz challenge urself to get out the house once a week (not talking about grocery store 🤣). Even if its at the pool. So easy to get in a rut and stay in the house.....but u won't be able to meet anyone boo.👩🏽❤️👨🏿 You're TOOOOOOOO beautiful to be locked inside. 🩷💃🏽🙏🏽
i just hope i have 2 SOLID friends by 30 so I can go away on a nice trip. If not, my man will suffice lol
Sis could we get abun tutorial in the next vlog??
i got you babes!!!
Hey girl ! I just wanted to thank you for inspiring me🥹 I’m 20 and moving out for the first time next month, I really love your videos !🤎🤎
awwww, Kennedy this was so so sweet. CONGRATS to you on moving out next month! i am sending you so so much love and protection on your new journey. you will have so much fun and learn so much about yourself-soak it all up and stay in the present! 💗
Thank you so much !💗💗