this week reminded me why I love my life | books, new pens, NYC & finally meeting my internet bestie

what a good WEEK! i'm rereading one of my all-time favorite romance novels (Intercepted by Alexa Martin, she has never missed), attending Danielle Allen's book tour stop for Big Girl Blitz, doing a little Jet Pens stationery haul to celebrate launching my substack, taking a day trip to NYC for a Carley Fortune creator event for her new book Our Perfect Storm, and finally meeting my book bestie Phoebe (@readandwright) in person after following each other forever. plus some fun NYC finds I couldn't leave without. thank you for being here 🤎 ------------------- 00:00 Intro 00:30 Gym session 01:08 What's up this week 03:41 Trying new Trader Joes meals 04:33 Danielle Allen book tour!! 09:52 Jet Pens Haul 16:52 Morning skincare routine 23:05 Little glimpses of South Philly 23:57 Hydrating & Summer House DRAMA 28:07 Opening book mail 30:49 Heading to New York City 32:10 Shopping in Soho 33:35 FINALLY meeting Phoebe! 35:14 Carly Fortune book event 43:25 NYC shopping haul ME, ON THE INTERNET ➡️ Substack: https://byamberburns.substack.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/byamberburns Threads: https://www.threads.net/@byamberburns Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/byamberburns ------------------- MY KINDLES 📚 Kindle Paperwhite https://bit.ly/3YyiQ6i Kindle Basic (small) https://bit.ly/3SAPgcH FILMING EQUIPMENT 📷️ Main camera: https://bit.ly/3isBq8N Lens: https://bit.ly/2XTpS55 Vlog camera: https://bit.ly/3p2qiC3 Ring light: https://bit.ly/38Y3n5u Microphone https://bit.ly/2XX8nAE External hard drive: https://bit.ly/3oZPEAD I use Final Cut Pro to edit my videos ------------------- 🔺 FTC Disclaimer: Some links above are connected to affiliate programs, meaning I earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no cost to you. All sponsorships and partnerships will be clearly noted in videos! ------------------- 🎵 Music :: Music by Ryan Little - The Lounge - https://thmatc.co/?l=06E73AB5 Music by Brentin Davis - Lofi Gatekeeper - https://thmatc.co/?l=86425B0F Music by Mark Generous - Two Of Them - https://thmatc.co/?l=19DC29EB Music by Lofi Heartbeat - In Space - https://thmatc.co/?l=461CCBA1 Music by Naomi - Individualism - https://thmatc.co/?l=6CA232B9 Music by Clueless Kit - Rooftop - https://thmatc.co/?l=10E7B28E Music by Liles Music - Shopping with Bae - https://thmatc.co/?l=6BCF5796 Music by Gil Wanders - R.O.A.S.N (Ramen On A Summer Night) - https://thmatc.co/?l=1FBE7142