productive study days, new desk & new hobbies | A READING + UNIVERSITY VLOG 

I like the long format, it's cozy and feels like having tea with a friend

Hi! I’ve been a silent watcher for about six months now- I always return to your videos because they’re the only thing that entertain (s?) me without overloading my senses! 😅 I’ve been in a reading slump for a while (not so great when I want to start an English lit degree this year) but after watching your videos recently I’ve been managing to read a few pages each evening. I’m now halfway through Dune! Anyway, I hope you have a lovely morning/day/evening whenever and wherever you’re reading this. Love, Katie from the UK.

Just when you think Emma can’t get any more perfect, she goes ahead and tells you she dreams of opening up an animal shelter. Emma, coming from a rescue bird mom: bless you! That is a beautiful dream! I hope you’ll chase it some day.

omg the concept of buddy reading a book where you are actually reading the same copy of the book is so cute. you should leave notes for each other if you end up doing this again

loved that you combined the reading and uni vlog this time 🧚‍♀️

Tips for switching between online and in-person (I've had to do it on and off for a while) - I like to utilise my uni's library on the days I'm on campus, and I designate those days to uni work days. It helps me separate uni and home, set up those boundaries, and it can be fun to study in a new environment. I completely empathise with the stress/exhaustion of long commutes to Uni - I live a 40 minute drive from my campus, 50 minute train ride! So I like to make the time worthwhile and save on parking. I am more productive and focused normally as well. So if that's an option for you, studying on campus or maybe in a library nearby, that might be helpful! It is a really hard time to be a student. I so feel for those who started uni during the pandemic, because it would be so difficult to focus/build good habits/be motivated. So just be kind to yourself, Emma. I always need to be reminded of that and find it helpful. Be patient with yourself and the adjustment and listen to your body. It will all work out, it always does - don't beat yourself up over not working at optimum.... Or even knowing what optimum is atm?? I've been feeling very supported by your honesty the past couple of weeks. Every few days I hop on to check if you've uploaded because I find your videos very relaxing. I've been having a really hard time with my mental health recently, so I cherish any breathing space I can find! I start back at uni in a fortnight (I live in Australia, our summer is Dec-Feb), and it will be my last semester and then I will be graduating. I am so unsure what I'm going to be doing... Thank you for helping me relax :)

Regarding falling out of love with coffee: Have you tried descaling your coffee maker? Or running vinegar through it a few times? Former Starbucks barista/coffee enthusiast here. Build-up in your machine can make your coffee either taste bad, or even affect how long the water has contact with the grounds before it drips into the carafe, resulting in bitter (too much time) or watery (too little time) cups. I've been really enjoying your videos and haven't commented thus far, but I hope you can find your love for coffee again!

When I was a child, around 4 or 5, I started to dream about becoming an archaeologist. Fast forward 2 decades, I am writing my thesis and will graduate next year. Those dreams that might have seemed "silly" or "naive" when we were kids are worth chasing after. I can say, without a shred of doubt, that despite the mess the past 2 to 3 years were, that I've never been happier, all because my inner child is happy too. I wish you the best for your future, and I hope that you will get to open that animal shelter. Love, Olivia from France :) PS: As for the pain that can be uni life, when I feel bone tired, I give myself "me days", days where I just step away from anything uni related.

Emma you are such a magnet! always reeling us all back to your cozy channel! 🥰😊 how does your bro (bless his heart) feel about retiring the handmade desk? 🤣 LOL your outfit while baking is adorable love the soft pastel colors! tu apportes vraiment de la joie dans nos coeurs. xoxo (also that's a BEAUTIFUL dream to live on a farm and have some property to breathe and just be with the Earth's animals, don't let a soul tell you different, yeah if after the Bachelor's you don't want to go to grad school or phD you don't have to, it's your life! ❤️ and you do what makes you content, feel safe, happy, alive, and fulfilled) another p.s. you looking like a mean QUEEN KARATE KID! very EPIC!

Hi, my name is Julie. I'm 27 and currently in my second B.A I've been watching you for a couple of months now! I find your vlogs comforting, they keep me company when I'm working from home/studying.

I was on a book subreddit last week and a redditor posted a comment mentioning your channel. my heart swelled with pride and joy for you. you soo deserve the recognition

You constantly finding jewelery on the ground since you were a little girl sounds like the beginning of a fantasy-cottagecore novel! 👀🍄🍃

Love a good productivity vlog and I LOVE your new desk! It fits your space so well ☺️💜

It makes me so happy that there is a backlog of old Emma videos that I can graze when the mood hits, since I only found your channel about a year and a half ago ❤️

I absolutely love the long videos. Everytime you upload I see the length and if it's over 40mins I go yeeesssss. You can upload a 2hr video and I would still love it.

It's interesting hearing your thoughts about Dune, and especially that you think it would be confusing for a non-reader. As somebody who hasn't read the books yet (at this point, I'll probably wait until the movies are done), I found it incredibly easy to follow. I also found that the world was set up really well, but I can definitely see how you might think otherwise if you read the book. Also, we love long format!

hey emma! your talk in the beginning of the video about the future and everything kind of really resonated with me for some reason and it really made me think. I've been at my first actual job for like 5 full months now and for the first time in sooooo long i didn't have to think about the immediate future or what i wanted to do in life because at least i do something at the moment and that hadn't been true for a very long time so that was such a relief. I really remember back when i was at uni and when I was doing my masters I was constantly going through the cycles of being content and then feeling awful about what I was going to do and feeling confused about the future and then just like that i was back to being okay. That being said, i'm 26 now and i'm still confused and don't know "what to do" and i'm making a conscious effort not to think about it like this. Because everything I've ever done i didn't expect for example doing my Master's in a country I never expected and now having this job that i spent years dreading and finally realizing it's not that bad after all (i'm teaching english as a foreign language and this was kind of like my last resort plan when i was in uni and now i'm doing it and it's not horrifying which is a surprise to me). Either way, I'm reaching a point now that I'm starting to think about "the future" again and what my actual goals are, not so much in a pressuring way but more in a "how would I actually enjoy living my life long term" way which is kinda hard. It really made me think however how you said that those dreams that we have when we're young are not really that out of reach so i'm gonna have to think about that more. Anyway, thank you for these videos and for sharing your thoughts on so many things it truly means the world to me that we can all have this space where it's quiet and calm when things are good and bad so thank you and i'm sending you lots of love! ❤

I love these cozy winter vlogs so much especially cuz i never get to really experience winter in LA 💜

Hey, Emma! Love your long vlogs! We have everything that's awesome on them: books, walks on snow, your Uni routine, nice talk, ... Can't wait for another one! 💖❄✨

This vlogs are so comforting and cozy in a way it feels like we already know each other

Your videos made my day. One of the things I look forward to each week.

thank you for all the beautiful videos emma! they’re really relaxing to watch after a long day :)

Emma, I love how you have made this such a safe space for everyone!!

Emmie vlog = best birthday present! Been loving the smushed vlogs lately.

havent watched it yet but still thank you so much for your content! it always feels like a warm hug

Love how everyone is sharing their stories on the comments. Such a safe and comforting community you've created Emmie❤️ love from Argentina!

i absolutely adore your long vlogs

We love ourselves a loooong vlog, Emma! Thank you 💝

I love your long videos, I watch them while doing art or chores. I also love the mushroom hat :)

When I saw you posted a new video I got excited and thought "I hope it's like 40 minutes long" and it is! Thanks Emmie!

This video made my day. Loved it so much. Your voice is so comforting. Sending you love. Thank you for making long videos like this. ❤

I needed this vlog soo bad!!! Your channel is my therapy♥️♥️ Stay safe and blessed ♥️♥️

I absolutely adore your channel! Really enjoying the longer vlogs that include your whole week, and all the editing style involved. Congrats! Sending lots of love 🥰🥰💕💕💕

Your videos bring me so much comfort. 📚💗

Hey Emma! I would love to see a new desk tour 😊

I really enjoy your vlogs Emma. Keep up the good work. 😄

I've just been binge watching your previous videos, I'm so glad you uploaded a new one.

Your videoes are like a very good book that takes me away from reality for a while and makes me feel good

Glad you are feeling okay♥️♥️♥️

I love your vlog Emmie 🤩 feels like having chat with a friend 😍

I love your long vlogs! It feels like hanging out with a friend. I'm really glad I was lucky enough to find your channel a few months ago. Hope you're doing well ❤

Emma I just want you to know you are never alone and beside having your favourite books you also have us,we can go through everything together ! I adore your slippers they are so cute ! Thank you for being my safe space

Your videos are always part of my cozy nights

The long, combined format is really lovely!

❤️❤️ All the walking with back to school is brutal. Sending good vibes

I’m a senior in college too so I totally understand the stress you’re feeling right now! I hope it gets better for you soon ❤️

One semester, I had consecutive classes from 12-4pm and I'd have the meanest migraines. So, I understand what you're going through. Sending my online uni strength over to you!

Hi Emma! I'm listening in from the UK this evening with a candle lit about to start an evening study session. Thanks for some motivation :)

You seem to be in a good space:I hope it continues so!❤️

Thank you for this vlog. I love this type of video too. It's so peaceful and cozy. I love when you mix a reading video with a bit of nature and walk. The reading and the snow together create such good vibes.

ohmygoshhhh i love the reading and study vlogs 🥺❤️❤️

I feel so restless sometimes and don't feel like reading books or anything productive. But the moment i see your videos, i just realise how much i want to read and carry on with everything so thank you so much emma

17:01 bookmarking this for the wonderfully cozy, nostalgic and homey sound of pouring tea, thank u for including it

My day is always brightened by Emmie vlog ✨❤️ we're definitely blessed!

Im dying THIS SCARF!!! amazing

Love the long videos and vlogs 🥰

these vlogs give me life.

Oh girl I am going THROUGH this post-college career crisis with you, it's the absolute worst. I feel you.

thank you for making something for me too watch when i need something to wind down to. you have helped more than you'll know

omg yes pls do a notion tour!

just wanted to say i found your channel about 5 months ago and i never commented before but i thought i let you know you've easily become one of my favorite youtubers i came for the lovely book recommendations but stayed for your angelic personality and just the realness within your vlogs i truly appreciate your videos not matter the content

Okay but you’re so pretty in and out and you would def be a main character i love your vibe🥺

Aw you got me crying with you describing your dream life to be living on a farm someday. I came to the exact realization a few weeks ago. As a little child I always wanted to be a vet but kind of forgot about it, so for the last 5-10 years my dream was to become a doctor. I'm trying to get into veterinary medicine uni this year instead of normal med school but don't know if I will be accepted. It is such a undescribable feeling when you realize what you really want to do with your life. 💚

You're doing amazing Emma, sending big hugs!! xxx

You are probably one of the most loved booktuber. Love you so much! 💕🥰

hello ! i know im very late but your long videos are my absolute favourite. I can cosy up on a nice warm evening and stitch whilst watching your videos. It feels like the biggest reward so thank you so much for everything you've made ! :))

I love the long format! Usually when people talk for a long time I get bored and click off, but you have a way of making it so interesting and I actually really enjoy it

You have great content, actually that was a good motivation for going back to some more reading and giving myself time to read and enjoy it.

Just the sound of your voice is even comforting.

i hope feburary is better for you queen

Hi, Emma! I'm one of the new subscribers you were talking about. Wanted to say hi from Latvia (northeast Europe) and thank you for making my evenings better with your vlogs. Got an e-book reader for Christmas so I was searching for some book reading inspiration and stumbled uppon your channel and found so much more than book recs in your videos. Watching your vlogs makes me feel so calm and at home, on of the 1st videos I saw was were you and your dog played in the snow and it brought such a big smile to my face haha. I'm also a bit struggling to get through the last months of winter so hearing you talk about your stuggles made me feel not so lonely. I know I'm never really lonely as all people overall struggle with similar things but sometimes it's hard to get out of your head and emotions and think clearly. So yeah, your videos are a bit of a hiding place for me when the world around me gets too grey and gloomy. Btw like how lengthy and chatty your videos are so I'll be looking forward to see more of these kind of vlogs. Have a wonderful day! -Astra

i love your long videos!! i watch them while i work and it’s so calming, you’ve replaced my coffee shop ambience videos haha I’ve been into photography since 2007 and when you said you were looking into cameras to start shooting with Sony is the first one that popped into my mind for you! Definitely follow that lead!

Hii I'm Lilli I've been reading ever since I was small but especially during the first lockdown I really got back into it again. I only discovered this channel about a week or two ago and I love it here so much!! The vibe is just right it kinda feels like I'm on facetime with a friend. PS: i love your voice its so soothing!

Emma I really love your videos. They are so calming and fun to watch and. I would love to see some workouts and school stuff. Sending love from Poland ❤

I have also struggled with going from online to in person! For me it was a really jarring experience. I have been in school for a little over a year now, and just went into in person a week ago this last Monday the 31st. It really disrupts your whole schedule and I feel like I have way less time to study now. Definitely takes a HUGE amount of adjustment!

Hi Emmie, I feel you with the online classes, all my uni lectures were online for the whole of last year (cameras off) and it was definitely a real struggle. There are pros to it too, it just takes a lot of adjustments :) Hope you're doing well and looking after yourself. I know going back to in person is also a difficult adjustment too but you'll get there. Loving your videos as always x

The person watching 38:36 and seeing the earring that they lost😂😂😂Lovely vlog Emma, I really enjoy all of the winter vibes you've been giving, since we're in the pits of summer right now. Also really enjoy the long form, it feels like catching up with a friend

New sub here- I joined because there is something so calmly wonderful about your 30-40 minute vlogs, but your Agatha Christie video just got me absolutely addicted, it was the best thing I’ve watched in SO LONG

Always really calming and reminds me to slow down. Feels like Emma is my sweet fun friend. ❤ Helping me push through with college and inspires me to read when I can

i honestly love your longs videos so much!!

Hi Emmie! I'm Mariana, I'm 30 year old and live I Brazil. I've been watching your videos for the past 2 weeks and I love your content, it's real, raw, honest and absolutely lovely! Yes, January it's been rough on everyone it seems, and almost 2 year into this pandemic mood it's affecting so much of our mental health, so, I feel you dude! You're definitely not alone! I work on advertising and marketing and reading it's my happy place since I was little and also a way to feel connected to my dad who is now 73 years old and have a type of dementia called DFT, which affects how he understand words and retain information, as well as usual memory issues. But reading was always our happy place and so I love it cause it makes me feel closer to him. I hope you feel better and more motivated through February, and that you have a wonderful weekend 💖

Emma this video and your whole existence means so much! I was really lost, burned out, depressed but this video gave so muc motivation and like power to me to get up and work. Not in a toxic way but like really positively because it made me understand that the stuff ive been going through is valid and like its ok im like this, its normal, im not alone. So thankyou so much!!!

I love how your videos always help with my anxiety, and I really enjoy these longer videos. I’m also shocked to know you film with an iPhone camera!! I thought this would be an actual camera for sure but I guess iPhones have better cameras these days. I wanna thank you Emmie for your videos and for posting so regularly! I’ve gotten so many great recommendations from you, I’m glad I’m now into classics because of your videos ☺️. Also, I has the same thing happening to me last year with online classes, then going back to uni, so I totally get that the adjustment part is the worst… I love how you want to have a farm!! In my country there are so few animal sanctuaries, I hope in Canada there are more and that you become a part of one of them!

I just wanted to say that you're one of my favorite humans. I love your vibes so much and you seem so kindhearted

Loved the vlog 🥰 Hope Benjamin is very well 💕

A new upload from you always makes my day!

i love your platform you've introduced me to so many books

Love your long videos. They are really therapeutic and relaxing. I’m still inpatient regarding more details of new desk you got. I know it has a dark brown top but other than that it’s still a mystery. I studied interior design many years ago and curiosity regarding how people install furniture and plants in there homes is still present. Have a great weekend and hope you’ll get to walk in fresh snow and enjoy nature. Take care. Greetings from Belgium 🇧🇪 😊😉👋

I am feeling so much better after watching your video today, I can't thank you enough! I am currently reading "For the Wolf" because of your recommendation and I love how it is written and all the roots wound around the words. Also I look envious at your beautiful snowy weather - I just have grey soup and rain. Oh well, I'll make the best out of it and read more... ;) Take care and until your next video.

Love you soo much. Because of u now I have a nice collection of novels. U are really inspired. 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🔥❤your videos make me cozy🥺🥺❤

I have just started to watch your videos…and i already love you 🙂

I've been watching you for almost 2 years Emma and I love you so much

Hii im new!! Finally got back to reading agian (I had so much motivation after my last book I had to read for school since I can now fully focus on books that I like and also without any time pressure) and because of that I also got really into booktube and found your channel. I love the vibe of your videos and they definitely get my reading motivation going☺️💚

hey emma! i'm from new zealand and i've been watching your videos for about a year. i put on your videos in the evening and they really help me to slow down and relax, esp your long form content. i'm almost done with high school (which is sorta terrifying) and i'll be off to uni to study english lit! what i love most about your content is the realism of it; i find a lot of booktube or studytube channels show a sort of flawless version of themselves with their elaborate routines and how they never seem to procrastinate or have bad days etc. i like how you are open about when you struggle with your work or have a bad health day and it honestly makes me feel a bit more human. however you've also inspired me to take a step back and appreciate things like a nice cup of tea and going on a walk (i'm very jealous of the canadian landscape btw, the snow and woods look beautiful). loved this video as always

Please do more vlogs combined like this? This is just a cozy way for me. I love the studying for school and the essay writing stuff.

I love your channel so much emmie! I feel so welcomed and your videos just make me feel like we’re hanging out,,, I normally dont watch long videos, but i always finish your vids aaah!! keep up the good work

I’d love for you to do a notion tour!!!

Hello! I've been newly binging your content for a couple of weeks, and I just think you are absolutely top tier. Your vibe is everything to me, and I am rediscovering all my joys for literature. Your nature content gets me so emotional in the best way. It is magical. Thank you for all the work you put in and mental health discussions as well. Seriously, fave channel. 🖤

would love to see an in-depth notion tour !

Emma, you are a champion. Honestly, it has been bizarre times for everyone, students, professors, parents, kids, ups and downs and just the fact that you are dealing with each day as it goes, letting you feel down when you are down, fighting for the things that make you feel joy, etc. in my book that makes you a successful human. It's okay to not know what you are doing with your life and I feel like it's a privilege to simply have the time to figure it out. You can have one dream, you can have many dreams as years go by and that's okay too. (if that makes any sense) lol. English is not my first language and sometimes it's hard to express a thought :D