PhD student by day, social media addict by night Here to share fun challenges, student life, plant based eats and more. Subscribe if you'd like to see more! I'm currently finishing writing up my phd thesis and posting weekly :) For business enquiries, please email katielikesbread@gmail.com. Thank you!
You are just inching closer and closer to where I live, it’s really weird to see where I live on your videos coz you’re meant to be from the world of RU-vid not the real world haha. Your sunglasses are everything 😎 ❤❤
I am also chemistry student from Nepal 🇳🇵. I did my masters degree in organic chemistry . I want to explore my knowledge from further research work could you help me ?
Ahhh yes I hope that works out for you!! Don't think I would have coped with the financial burden of living in Edinburgh on top of doing a phd :') esp with the current climate!! Thanks for watching 💛
hi! i love this style of video :) i am new around here (an undergrad eng student!), out of curiosity, what discipline in engineering is your phd in/ what are you focusing on in your thesis :)
hi, I just found your channel, hope it all goes well with your thesis! btw you can also make brackets or paranthesis bigger using \big, \Big, \bigg, \Bigg (in order smaller to larger)
Another amazing way is to do $\left( ... ight)$ which adapts the size of the brackets according to the argument inside. Of course, you can replace the round brackets with any other. Also, you can use $\left( ... \middle| ... ight)$ to adjust the size of any separators you might have (I tend to have to use | for conditioning random variables, but you can use other symbols too).
Love these longer style videos, feels like a proper catch up! I got so hungry watching you make that tofu scramble I’m defo going to have to make some soon, I forget it exists and then remember it’s amazing, as are tofu omelettes! Ohh and tofu in big cubes cooked in Lee Kum Kee Chiu Chow Chilli oil (or drizzled on after if it’s too potent to fry with) I’m not kidding you gotta try it if you like spice
Yay I'm glad you enjoyed!! I always go through stints where I forget how great tofu scramble is, now I want it for dinner every second day 😅 and that sounds unbelievable will definitely have to give that a go 😍
@@katielikesbread you’ve got to try it! It’s really strong when you’re cooking it so either open all the windows and brace yourself or add it after haha
Hi!! I hope you’re enjoying these longer style vlogs, it kind of makes it feel like a weekly facetime call?????? My life is very boring at the moment so I hope these vlogs suffice :’) I’m looking forward to finishing up soon and getting out some new-ish content for ya. Let me know if there’s anything in particular you’d like to see!! Lots of love x
Hey girly, Girl nooooooo 😭 the coffee. Enough coffee til thesis day minus one 😢 Props to you for carrying on because if it was me, I’d have had a full on tantrum and turned the camera off 😂 Do you have plans for post thesis to celebrate? Xx
Hahahahaha I'm used to the chaos I put myself in 😭 I don't have any specific plans yet! Hoping to book a wee trip with Mark hopefully but haven't looked into anything properly yet!! xx
I got a student visa which allowed me 6 months of residence - I was guided through the visa process through the university in Japan that was hosting me. I had to submit things like CV, different forms, letter from the university, proof of sufficient funds from my own university (Edinburgh), amongst other things. I first had to wait for a CoE (certificate of eligibility) to reside in Japan, and then once everything was submitted and I had received the certificate I went to the embassy for a short interview and then my visa got processed/approved. The whole process took several months in advance (I think it took longer as we were just coming out of lockdown restrictions at that point so things were still strict for international travel into/out of Japan - I imagine the process would be slightly easier now with travel restrictions lifted).
Poor you being so stressed, funny that you’ve kinda defaulted to watching stuff like the PO thing that’s also quite stressful, my friend reckons that when I’m stressed all I watch is “stress shows” because I’m too stressed to wind down so a different kind of stress is a nice break 😂 I was legit so happy when your flavour drops arrived haha. I’m excited this year to FINISH a house I’ve been renovating for the last 4 years and rent it out to FINALLY not be covered in dust everyday! (And it’s nearly done so this is my final push too)
A different kind of stress makes me feel better about my current stress 😅 oooh yay that's so exciting!! Good luck for the final push of house renovations 💛
Hey girl, The noodles could be a stress food but also a comfort food as it probably reminds you of your time in Japan 🥰 The rubbery straps like burn me too but somehow I’ve gotten used to it. The Itsu teriyaki gyozas are lush, if you’ve not tried them! Keep going, the end will be here before you know it 🥰🥰 No but your future self will thank yourself for getting a bulk load of flavour drops 😂 that’s what I’d tell my self xx
I didn't feel like a human when I was writing my thesis this time last year but omg does it ever feel good to not be a PhD student anymore! You got this! 🥳
I’m so invested in your PHD at this stage haha. I’m really rooting for you! Oh and I kind of want you to go back to Japan btw ❤ I never have done an independent trip like that, I kind of want to one day
Thank you!! This last wee bit feels looooong 😭 I would highly recommend a wee solo trip like that!! Japan was really good for solo travel as it felt really safe everywhere x
Heyyy, No but if I’m waiting on a call from the doctor, I literally can’t move 😂😂😂 til they’ve called 🙃 I know the relief you’ll feel when your phd is done 🥳 even though right now you are prob sick of the sight of it xx
without being dramatic ok maybe a little bit I actually find it soooo paralysing waiting for those kinda calls 🤣😭 Well I’m hoping the time flies for you 💛 x
Hey, My protein if you are watching this, please sponsor our girl 🥰🥰 I tried those crisps you had and they blew my head off wow and I like spicy food. Just lacked a bit of flavour…imo Great to see another video from you ❤
wishing you the best for your interview ❤ also have been loving following your journey, you are very inspiring I also do some vlogs about being a uni student studying abroad 😊 I would love if you could check them out and let me know what you think I would love the support <3 can't wait to see more from you
I started some movement recently, following Get Fit With Rick here on YTube. It's basically a walking (step) type movement. Been enjoying it which is rare for me lol
I’ve had such a stressful week and it feels so good to sit on this butt watching RU-vid hehe, I missed ya. Honestly I don’t know if ur on the pill but look into taking it continuously if you are, I suffered to the point I had constant exhaustion and then started taking the pill continuously and it sorted my immune system and energy out (moods are still a lot though 😕) also don’t say ur CV is bad when you have done a PHD, there is no hope for any of us if you think that’s not good hehe
That's interesting to know about the pill! I was on the pill for about 8 years between 2010 and 2018 and decided to come off it as I wanted to see what my mood would be like off of it (I felt a big improvement so I stayed off it). I'll definitely do some research into that though - my weak immune system is doing my head in :') Thanks for watching as always x
Hey gal, I remember the “birth” of banana drops in the coffee 😂😂 Noo you are ill again 😢 I think the repurchase of the vitamins is a big no! 🙈 Loved the traitors last year but this year I’ve not fancied it but everyone is saying how good it is. Although it means I have a lot to binge on 🥰 Xxx
💛💛 thanks for sticking around for so long, the banana flav drops have been here a WHILE :') it's pretty good!! a lot of people around me think season 2 is better, I think it's on par with season 1 (season 1 was SO good with the twists/turns and drama lol) but there's still some episodes to go!! x
Love watching your vlogs. I start my own PhD journey next week in Ireland (I'm from the US) but completed my MPH at Edinburgh in 2019-2020. A tip from a nurse, and a public health professional: wear a mask when you're around other people. Especially when you are indoors. I haven't been ill since 2019. It works.
Wow high praise from Mark this time 😁 I didnt know what to make of the bagels, tried one then gave the rest away. Didnt hate them though. Never had a Crispy Ceme donut - the price puts me off.
I know!! I was surprised. Yeah the bagels didn't taste of much - don't think will be repurchasing! The price of krispy kreme in the UK is a joke 🙃 Thanks for watching 💛
Hey girl, Mark is very to point so if he says it’s good, it’s bloody good 😂😂 I love those bagels, especially with choc spread 🤤 with butter not as good. My mum has tried the non vegan Mac n cheese and she said it was far too cheesy so maybe the vegan version might be better ❤
Good luck for your final year of your PhD! And good on you for trying to create more of a routine - it’ll be super useful this year having more structured working weeks to keep you motivated! :)
Thank you Jessica! I find it so hard getting into routines at this time of year hahaha - trying my best to build some sort of routine though as it's really needed for this final stretch!!!
Happy New Year to you & Mark. Hope it's a good one. I'm a bit similar as you in regards in trying to start new habits. I do live with anxiety & find it hard to leave the house on my own but I'm going to attempt to do it at least once a week. Also going to start looking after my health/body more....take my medications regularly, sort out my bad sleep patterns, find a movement that I like, spend less on food & eat more nutritious meals.
Thank you lovely, same to you 💛 Leaving the house can feel like a ginormous task - I went out today for the first time in a few days for a wee walk and wondered why it took me so long to just step outside :') Having a goal to get out once a week is definitely a great one and hopefully not too overwhelming!! Thank you for watching x
Happy new year! Well done on dry January! I so wanted to do it this year but failed almost immediately 😅 got visitors next month so maybe I’ll try for a dry March haha. I’m trying to read more fiction books and also sort out all the small niggly problems and my god it’s really made quite a big difference, I’m terrible for putting things off and putting up with things not working quite right, I think it was stressing me out more than I thought! Just stuff like going into the TV settings and making it default to what I want it to be on, clearing off my bedside table so I’m not clattering around trying to get at the couple of things I actually use every night. Apparently all these little irritations are actually really bad for your health even though it’s just small stuff with enough of it it can actually build up and put you in a frustrated frame of mind
Happy new year to you too!! Thank you - I definitely feel so much better for it! Although it's been easy as haven't had much social interaction so far this year :') Oh I would also love to start reading more again - I used to read so much but just fell off it completely when I went to uni. That's good goals to have!! The small annoying things can definitely add up and cause unnecessary daily stresses! Thanks for watching <3
Amazing video Katie! Really enjoyed everything about it :) If possible in the future, could you do a video revving up your car? So we can hear how it sounds!!
Hey, I’m not mad it’s late. Actually it feels like a late Christmas present mum put away and couldn’t find for the big day 😂😂 and I’m not getting it til Jan. It’s been a lovely surprise. Grief always seems that little bit harder at Christmas 🥺 it’s ok to be sad and equally it’s ok to enjoy ourselves. Our dads would be fewmin if we weren’t able to have a bit of a nice time. Re headache, get some 4head stuff. Don’t get the branded one, get the knock off one from home bargains. That and pain relief is chefs kiss…sad but true.. Happy New Year girl ❤❤ xx
