Busy, Yet Pretty - Birthday Recap & 19 Things I've Been Loving

Episode Date: March 28, 2022

Your host of the Busy, Yet Pretty podcast, Jadyn turns 19! In this episode, Jadyn dives into a recap of her birthday week as well as sharing her top 19 things she has been loving. Be prepared to discover your new favorite wellness and fashion essentials of the month! If Jadyn loves it, Busy, Yet Pretty girls will love it too!  Jadyn's Social Media platforms: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jadynhaileyy/ & https://www.instagram.com/busyyetpretty/ - Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCx48PsDdAossgZjWWnXbvvg - Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fairyjadyn - Shop my Closet on Motom: http://www.motom.me/?referral_id=2otTRBb5O&client_group_token=c2cad9169bb6afa9af7a4b70abf24aad - My Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/jadynhaileyy --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/busyyetpretty/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello, my busy at pretty girls. Welcome back to the podcast. I am your host, Jane and Haley. I hope you all have been doing lovely. As you may know, I did not have an episode last week because it was my birthday, so I took the week off, which was a nice little week to rest, but I am back and ready as ever for my busy at pretty girls. So today's episode is going to be on my birthday recap and 19 things I've been loving. Why 19? 19 because I just turned 19, as you have probably seen already if you follow my Instagram. But first, let's start off with our weekly bullet points and birthday recap. So starting off with my week, I have had a crazy week. First, it started off with me having kidney stuff. which were not fun at all, literally the worst pain anyone could ever have. If you have had kidney stones before, you understand.

It's like a feeling that you can't even like compare it to. It's awful. But anyways, long story short, I've actually had a kidney stone episode before and didn't realize it back a few months ago when I was at Ryan's house. And I was like, what is happening to me? I started to faint and throw up. all that. So that happened a few months ago and then suddenly, randomly, a few days ago that happened and it happened to be kidney stones. Hopefully that was the last episode because I am not loving kidney stones at all. But yeah, it's the worst pain ever. So I posted over my Instagram story and

TikTok a little bit ago about me having kidney stones and I had some people reply saying that it's from matcha and I was like wait no no I refuse to believe it or accept that because macha is my number one and it's my favorite ever no that's literally not happening I researched and matcha was definitely the problem I was consuming it a little too much probably I would have it about two to three times every single day every day of the week and that was a little too much because I guess Macha has a very high oxalate level, and oxalates are what causes kidney stones and calcium. So I have had to tone down my consumption of macha, which is really sad. I am only having it once to twice a week because I do not want to experience that pain again,

but not going to lie, I would take some kidney stones or matcha any day. But long story short, kidney stones are always. awful. Okay, next. Moving on to my birthday for a little birthday recap. So on Thursday was my birthday and Ryan and I went to L.A. with my parents and it was so fun. We had a little fun day in L.A. and I literally loved it. We went to Montes. And if you know what Montez is, it is a vegan Burger Place, so good. And then went to Fairfax for a while. Ryan and I walked around for a bit, went to the Heavens store, went to Supreme and a few other places. But it was so fun. And then afterwards, we hung around the Grove and went to the Allo store. Oh my gosh. Funny story. There were some things

I wanted from Allo and I was set. I was going to buy it when I was at the store. And we were going through the alo store and then ended up being just Ryan and I. And I was like, I'm for sure getting this alo top and this hat. I was just so in love with them. I've wanted them for so long. Finally was at the alo store because there's not one very, very close to me. So I was like, this is convenient. Let me just get it now. And Ryan was like, no, let's wait. Maybe you can find a coupon online or something. And then he sold me. So because, a girl loves a deal, so I was like, okay, fine, I'll wait, and I won't get it now. Little did I know that same night I was going to be getting those exact things that I wanted.

Ryan had got me a few aloe pieces actually for my birthday, so very funny. He was trying to stray me away from every single thing that I wanted at the store because I would have bought in it and then would have had duplicates. So I got a really cute aloe bra and already posted it over my Instagram story and TikTok as well as I got a alohat and a few other aloe pieces that are so cute and that I'm so excited to post in. But everything is linked over my modem if you guys are interested in shopping those exact pieces. So anyways, moving on. We went to the aloes war. It was so fun, but I thought that was so funny how I almost bought.

the exact gifts that Ryan had already got for me that he gave to me that night. And then also, the Heaven's store. If you already know, Ashley Williams pieces are carried in the Heaven store, but oh my gosh, the heart purse at the Ashley Williams store is gorgeous, the tops. I love Ashley Williams. I love the brand, so beautiful. Anyways, the pieces in the Heaven Store are everything. So the day after my birthday on Friday, we had a little birthday party, which was absolutely the funest time ever. It was so fun. My family came over and we had a little spring theme birthday party for me. I had donuts, cupcakes, yogurts, cotton candy, candy, everything, everything that you can imagine we had. It was so cute. You can see the photos over my Instagram

posts that I recently posted, but it was such a lovely time. I also took some photos with hair rollers in while I ate my birthday cake, which I thought those came out pretty cute, and I posted those over my Instagram story as well. But anyways, I literally love the feeling once after your birthday, Christmas, or vacation. If you get it, you get the feeling, but it literally, but it literally is the best feeling ever when you clean your room, have a very deep clean, and then have a really good deep clean in the bathroom, and then put the new decor in and items in my room. I literally love coming home from vacation, throwing everything in the laundry, doing a huge deep clean, and then feeling is so fresh. But same feeling after Christmas and my birthday.

Love doing a deep clean and then putting my new decor and pieces in my room after the big reset. Next is current obsessions, but I think I'm going to skip current obsessions for now because I'm going to talk about the 19 things I've been loving, so we'll count that as the obsessions. But moving on to goal of the week. My goal of the week is to get back on my workout grind. I love working out so much, and it brings me true happiness and yoga and all of that, but I had stopped since my kidney stones because I really wanted to take it easy and not overdue myself. But today I actually worked out. It felt so nice and then went on a little walk, but definitely something I would love to get back on doing. Next is following my schedule better.

I tend to start lots of things at once instead of doing one thing at a time and kind of just doing one thing, complete, next thing, complete that. I tend to start a lot of things, then get overwhelmed. So I'd like to resize my schedule and decrease it and not have so many things to do. Next, I want to clear up my skin. I know I don't have complete control over this, but lately I have some pimples and breakouts here and there. I think it's because I had a really, really rough period last week that caused some little breakouts, but I would love to clear my skin up again and have some fresh, clear skin for the week. Another thing that I have a goal for this week is practicing gratitude. I very much incorporate gratitude into my life, but I know it's easy to forget to be

thankful and practice gratitude when your mind is scrambled. And lately, I've had a scrambled mine from my period and birthday planning, then kidney stones, my mind has been pretty scrambled, but I would love to practice more gratitude and take time aside to do that. Another thing that I am hoping to achieve this week is to stop mindlessly scrolling on TikTok. I feel like yesterday I did better, but I always catch myself for like 25 minutes straight, just having a good old scroll on TikTok, which is completely okay, but I know there's some things that I really want to get done, and then I instead just scroll on TikTok, which is not the thing that I wanted to get done. And scrolling on TikTok is completely fine.

And I go on it multiple times a day to just look at videos other than posting even, but I definitely would love to decrease how long I am just scrolling on TikTok and to be more aware of the content I'm consuming. Next, a quote from my five-minute journal. When we seek to discover the best in others, we somehow bring out the best in ourselves. That is one of my favorite quotes because it's so true. It's so easy to subconsciously judge someone or think something negative about someone when we aren't fond of them or something that someone did. And I'll give an example because I felt like I've been thinking about this lately. So sometimes we pick at someone in our heads and an example is you see someone parked too close to your car. Okay, so that's easy to get frustrated at, right?

So instead of getting mad over someone, rewrite that thought in your head and be like, you know what, maybe they are a new driver and they're trying their best and it's their first time parking. So I always try to give someone the benefit of the doubt rather than just fully attacking them in my mind because honestly, the more negativity we bring about someone else, the more negativity we are having about just what's going on in our mind in general. So instead of having negative thoughts about someone else, rewrite that thought and give them the benefit of the doubt or find a positive out of that situation that person brought to you. So another example is if a cashier is being rude or just not very friendly to you, okay, well, first I like to think, you know what, maybe their dog just died and they obviously don't want to be there. Or maybe they had a really bad day yesterday and their boyfriend broke up with them. So I try to give someone the benefit of the doubt rather than just dwelling on it because dwelling on an action that someone did. to you earlier in the day and thinking about it later is just bringing native energy to your

headspace and that is not needed at all. So instead, I love to rewrite that thought and think of the benefit of the doubt and what could I find a positive out of this? And even if they don't have an excuse to back up their actions or how they were to you, then it's a reflection of themselves. So that does not have to do with you and you can just move on from your day, knowing that it was not directed towards you and it was just a reflection of themselves. So moving on, self-love question to ask yourself. What are three things I love about my physical appearance? And you have permission to brag. This question I love, but I recommend not just only journaling this question, but say it out loud in front of the mirror.

own it, love it, and preach it, affirm it, do it all, and really think what are the three things that I love about my physical appearance. So to wrap up my birthday recap and the bullet points of the week, this episode I'm going to be talking about the 19 things that I have been loving. And this is actually very fitting because, as you know, I just turned 19. Honestly, a lot of the 19 things I have been loving lately is partially my birthday hall actually. So enjoy the little birthday hall while you're at it. And I have a good feeling that you dolls will love the same things I'm loving because busy yet pretty girls think alike. So let's get into the 19 things I have been loving. If you have been on wellness, TikTok, and Instagram, I'm a sure you've already seen it, but the simple modern cups

are the large tumblers that are like matte and they're so cute. But the specific one I have is 32 ounces. It's so tall and skinny and cute and I just love it so much. But I got that for my birthday and I literally love it. It's so cute. Mine is a light pink and it just looks so classy. It keeps cold for a long time and it just completes a literal look. It's so cute and I know I keep saying so cute, but I'm sorry, it's precious and pretty because busy girls need a pretty tumbler. You can get the simple modern cups off Amazon. I have them linked under my modem and I'm also making an Amazon storefront so you guys can shop all my Amazon favorites as well. That will be in my link tree and I will have that there also. But definitely the simple modern cup is a favorite right now.

Okay, number two, alo yoga. I have been loving alo yoga, as you already know, because I cannot shut up about it, but I love alo yoga. As you know, I received a few pieces for my birthday, and the quality is immaculate. It's so cute and comfortable. I love the way. They're just so fitting. and I love fitting clothes so much and I feel like a lot of their clothes are just very like me to hug the body super nicely and I just adore the brand's identity. These are truly sustainable pieces for my wellness girls so I totally recommend Elo Yoga. Moving on to number three. I have been loving my new Starbucks order. As you guys know, I am such an eye-shaking espresso girl, but I changed it up bit and am now getting a decaf Americano grande in a venty cup cold foam with 0.5 caramel in the foam,

light ice, and that's it. If you get this order, please tag me in your Instagram story. I would love to repost it and if you also like it sweeter, I recommend getting more pumps of caramel in it, but I personally am not a very sweet drink person. So I just love the point. caramel in the foam to give it some flavor and it tastes amazing. I still adore my ice shaking espresso as always, but this is currently my go-to. Number four is my ice facial roller. Another thing that I got for my birthday was an ice facial roller and I'm telling you, if you do not have one, you need one now. I understand the hype. It's so nice. I just love the coldness. It depuffs my face so much in the morning, especially after a workout when my face is just

puffy. I love to get my ice roller and it totally tightens my skin and depuffs my face. I just love it. The one I have is off Amazon. It works amazing. You put it in the freezer and then take it out and then perfection. Again, I will link this for you guys as well. Number five, I'm currently loving neutral colors. I am a very colorful girl in the summer, but I right now am still in the winter time frame, so I have been loving tans, whites, off white, beige, cream, khaki, all of those simple, neutral colors. But I just think they're so essential for pieces such as hair clips or blank tops. I just love them and think they're so cute. Okay, moving on to number six. I have been loving listening to the birds turp outside. I know not everyone can relate because it depends on where you live. I live in

SoCal specifically San Diego. So I am hearing the birds turp and I just love it so unbelievably much. I swear the birds are so pretty, therapeutic and relaxing. I love to crack open my window a little bit. while I do my work at my vanity and I can hear the birth in the background. It's perfection. Okay, number seven, I have been loving Froyo. I totally forgot Froyo exists and I have been getting it every single day. I give it an 11 out of 10. It's so good. I am such an ice cream girl, but honestly, I'm kind of feeling like I'm a Froyo girl right now because this has just just been so good and I've been loving it. I get the plain tart because I am not a very, very sweet flavor gal, but I do love to add a little toppings that are sweet, but oh my gosh, I love

the plain tart ice cream or froyo. It's so good, but I know this sounds weird, but I add grim cucker crumbs on the top and it tastes like heaven with the plain tart. So you need to go get froyo, but get the plain tart and graham cracker crumbs on top. Another thing I have been loving is Dipteek's rose candle. That was one of the gifts that Ryan got for my birthday, and I just think it's so sweet. I literally love it so much, and it's limited edition. I think there is probably still some out there, but it smells so good. And the presentation of Dipteek's candles are everything. They are so pretty and they smell like heaven. I'm honestly scared to burn it because it's so unbelievably cute.

But I know that I will love it also once it's burned because afterwards I can use it as a cute little jar to put lipstick in. I am trying to get the courage to burn it because it's just so pretty and I'm so scared to just ruin its perfection. but anyways, I love to take candles right now. Number nine is not overbooking myself. I have been loving to not overbook myself, whether that is with work, social life, and just plans in general. I know busy at pretty girls love to be busy,

so do I. I get the hustle girls, but sometimes it's nice to just rest, and honestly resting is being busy. busy. Busy can look different on so many different ways. The traditional busyness can be from work and plans, but honestly, self-care, that's busy as well. I have been loving being busy, taking time on my skincare routine and my hair care routine. I just love it. It's a way for me to relax and not have to overbook myself with constant work or task. Regarding overbooking, I used to

write every single task and little tiny thing I had to get done on my planner. I realized that caused me so much anxiety because I felt like, oh my gosh, how am I going to get this all done? I decided to narrow down all the tasks I put on my daily schedule, so I only now write the top priority task that need to get done so I'm not stressed, and I just get the main things that I need to get done, done. Number 10. Sat in pajamas. or any cute pajama sets. I have been obsessed with pajamas sets. I think they're the cutest.

I feel like it makes me feel so clean and classy and put together. After my shower, putting on a cute pajama set. I look forward to it every single night to putting them on after my shower. The ones I really recommend are from Victoria's Secret. I had the satin Victoria's Secret pajamas and the regular, I think, cotton ones as well. but I really recommend any Victoria's Secret pajamaset. It's so cute. And if you are looking for a more cheaper option,

Amazon has some great satin ones as well. I can link them all over my modem so you guys can find them there, as well as I'll have some in my Amazon storefront that are my favorite. Number 11. I have been loving straight cut grass hedges. I know that sounds really weird and random, but I have been loving the look of straight-cut grass hedges in houses, not in houses, but in houses, but in front of houses or in backyards. I think they're so pretty, so classy,

and I always have dreamed of having grass hedges when I have my own mansion one day. So, you guys will see that one day when I have lots of grass-tall, beautiful, straight-cut hedges in my backyard. Number 12 is tight-fitted clothing. I have always loved tight-fitted clothing, but lately I've been picking a lot of tight tops to wear because I just think I love the way it just frames my body, and I love the way it just feels tight and fitting, and then I can throw some sweaters over it without feeling there's a ton of layers on me. So I just love some tight-fitted clothing at the moment. My mom actually just bought me the Eritzia top for my birthday. That is so cute. I'm waiting for it to come in the mail. They were

out of stock in store of the color I wanted, so they ordered it to me, and it should be here, probably today. But I got a really cute, like, tan beige color that is so pretty, and I am so excited to wear it, but it's so tight, and I just love the way it frames my body, and I can throw some cute hoodies over it and not feel like I'm having a ton of layers of clothing on. It's so cute. It's very similar to the skims. cotton jersey top. I have been wanting a skim's top so bad as well, but I cannot seem to get my hands on it in time because, as you probably know, skim sells out ASAP. Number 13, I have been loving getting my nails done. When I was in high school, I was always that person who would say,

I will never be that person who spends money getting their nails done. That was me. But now I'm that person and I'm not ashamed of it because it brings me pure happiness. I don't have to think about when I have to redo my nails. They're not chipping often. They last for like almost a month. Hopefully one day I break the habit and not get them done but honestly they bring me so much joy because I get to pick out what style and what nail polish I want and everything. I'm very thankful because my mom actually pays for some of my nails to get done. Sometimes I'll pay half of it or I'll pay the tip or whatever. But anyways, it's very sweet of her and my dad to pay for my nails, but I have been loving getting my nails done. I let them go as long as they can so I don't have to

spend money getting them constantly refilled, but I go about three weeks to a month until I get my next fill. But I honestly love getting my nails done so much and my nail tech is so nice. So I just have so much fun doing it. Okay. Number 14, I have been loving eating dinner early. I know the time has changed and I love how it is bright later at night. But honestly, I really miss it being early in the morning because I have a hard time waking up when it's still dark out being that I love to wake up at like 5.30 to 6 to 7 and now I've been waking up at like 7 because it's too dark to get up. I'm like spooked so I just keep laying on bed and fall back to sleep. But anyways, I have been loving to eat dinner early because it's bright out for a while and I love to then get my shower done

early. My ideal evening is eating around 430, showering by 5.30, skincare at like 6, and then in bed on FaceTime with Ryan by 630. That is my ideal evening. It's been like that this past week, which I'm very happy about, but sometimes I am up till 11 or 12 doing some work or FaceTiming Ryan, which I am not complaining. I love our calls so much. A ideal night is 6.30 to be in bed and then bed by 8 or 9.

My 15th thing I have been loving is reading DMs that you guys sent in about Busy at Pretty. You guys have no clue how thankful I am reading the DMs that you guys send me. Even when you guys send paragraphs, I read every single bit of it. And I'd say I reply to 95% of the DMs I receive. Sometimes some get lost, but I really, really try my best to reply to all the messages because thinking about how people spend their time listening to the podcast makes me so happy and I want to acknowledge everyone who does and who sends in all the sweet messages and also just checking up on the ratings and reviews, seeing the rating go up. It just makes me the happiest

ever. Like, I am beyond thankful. Another thing that's one of my favorite things is seeing you guys make TikToks listening to Busy at Pretty. I always repost them on my Instagram story, as well as always reposting you guys, listening to the podcast on your Instagram story. I always repost as well. But I just am so thankful for you guys and all the messages and all the sweet things that you guys send in about Busy at Pretty. Okay, number 16, I have been loving activeware.

I don't wear activewear as like actual fashion. I just think it's super comfy and nice to wear. I love to wear it when I'm just doing some work and not really having anything special going on or just running errands because it's comfy and cute. And honestly, you can dress active wear up so much. And I have some favorite brands such as Allo, Set Active. I love Nike. Oh, Victoria's Secret is my favorite for Activewear. Victoria's Secret, I swear by their active wear.

Nobody talks about it. but their leggings are better than any other leggings I've ever had. I 1,000% recommend them, and those are all linked over my modem so you guys can find those links as well. But activeware is my favorite. Okay, number 17. I have been loving avocado toast with lemon. I love a dark toasted bread with lemon, drenched all over it, and salt and pepper.

It's actually the best thing ever. I am a total toasted bread gal. I like it literally almost burnt where carcinogenics are literally in it. I'm kidding. I don't want it that dark, but I love it. Very, very, very toasted with lemon and avocado all over it. Perfection. But I think it just tastes so, so good.

Number 18 is yoga. I have been loving yoga. I think it's so relaxing and therapeutic. I really recommend it if you are wanting to incorporate a new type of relaxation into your life because it really helps my muscles feel not sore from working out or sitting all day from work. And I think it just is so relaxing and I would love to start classes again soon. I used to do yoga classes back in high school for a little bit, but I didn't like them that much because I feel like there was no one my age there, so I wouldn't do it, but I would love to

start back up again with yoga. And in classes, I do it at home. Lastly, to celebrate me a turning 19, the last thing I have been really enjoying is focusing and enjoying what's in front of me. We tend to have emotions on what's coming in the future, whether that's being anxious about something or excited about something, but sometimes we just need to shift their focus. back on what's right in front of us and in our present state rather than what's ahead of us. Enjoy where you are right now along with thinking about the future and being excited about the future,

but really just try to enjoy where you are that present moment because when that future event already comes, you're already going to be thinking about the next future event. So instead, you can be excited about the future, but really, really try to tune in to the present moment you are now and look around, have your senses aware of really what's in front of you and enjoy what is in your present state right now. But that's something I've really been keeping in my mind and enjoying lately. I asked you guys over my Instagram story what you guys have been loving currently and I'm going to read some off because it's only fair to share my current loves if I share yours as well. Okay, I'm going to scroll through these.

and reads them off. Zoe said, coffee, hot girl walks, busy at pretty podcast, and being my best self. Love those so much. Leah said, my life, the way I'm focusing on my grades, my mental health, I love it. That's amazing. Jordan said, Audiana Lima workout routine. Philippa said morning out workouts. Lima said, my room.

Polly said, my PJ Collection and your YouTube channel. Aw, how sweet. By Letta said my morning routine podcast, educational YouTube videos. Angelica said manifesting. Sarah said pink. Love the color pink. That's my favorite as well. Someone else said morning meditation, taking care of my goldfish and my boyfriend.

Another one said that they have been loving Jaden. And that reply comes from my lovely boyfriend Ryan, who I love so much. and I love Ryan as well. He is always my current obsession. Ava said, Naps, Braids, and Books. Another person said, concerts, podcasts, eating Asian food. Another person said the 2013-2014 era. Lawrence said meal prepping.

I love meal prepping. I want to get some really cute containers to meal prep with because meal prepping is so fun and it makes me feel so organized for the week. Someone said, macha, books, spring walks, flowers, pokey bowls, writing, miniskirts, and you.

Thank you so much. That makes my day. Ariana said she has been loving me, so sweet, and she said, you are such an amazing inspiration to so many people, girly, you rock.

Thank you, Ariana, you rock. I am so thankful for you busy yet pretty girls. I got so many replies, but I'm just going to read a few more off. Someone else said, Romi Stride vlogs. Avalana said, your podcast and making pretty meals. Thank you, Avalana. Tiara said waking up early.

Love an early day. Karina said, making matcha with lavender, blueberry almond milk. Oh, I love the lavender blueberry almond milk. I have that at home. Shea said, your podcast. Thank you, Shea. Someone else said, journaling when I wake up. I need to start journaling again because journaling is just so therapeutic and my favorite.

Natalie said macaroons. Abby said hockey. I love watching my boyfriend play hockey as well, so relatable. Stella said, make up in the morning. Someone said my mom. I am always loving my mom as well. So Cici said being organized. And someone else said, dates with myself.

I love that someone has been loving going on. on dates with ourselves. That makes me so happy. If you know I did a recent episode on taking yourself out on a date, feel free to listen to that and go take your busy at pretty self on a date. You deserve it. But I'm going to wrap up with one last reply because there was so many amazing, sweet replies that I received. To wrap up my replies, someone said, your podcast in making pretty meals. I love that so much because making meals pretty, I feel like one of my favorite parts of actually eating the food, is just having a pretty meal in front of me because if it's ugly, most likely, I don't care if the taste is good. I just want it to be pretty. But I totally

love that so much. Thank you, dolls, for always sending the sweetest replies in. I love reading them. I tried to get to as many as I could, and I am so thankful for you guys always being so interactive with the podcast. Thank you, dolls so much for listening to this episode. I hope you all have been doing lovely. Feel free to check out my Instagram, Jaden Haley, on Instagram, as well as the Busy Yet Pretty Instagram, both linked in the show notes. Feel free to post over TikTok listening to the Busy Get Pretty podcast.

And don't forget to tag me because I will definitely repost over my story. And as well as reposting the podcast over your Instagram story, I love to repost that as well. Thank you guys for always supporting the podcast. The best way to support the podcast is leaving a rate over Spotify and leaving a rate and review over Apple. I love reading the reviews over Apple podcast. It makes me the happiest ever seeing you guys have the sweetest reviews.

I truly appreciate it. Thank you guys so much for always tuning in and being the best busy at pretty girls ever. I hope you busy yet pretty girls have a lovely. lovely, productive Monday, and take time for yourself. Love you guys so much and I'll talk to you next week.