You have such a healthy, positive attitude about transitioning from your childhood dream of theatre to new dreams that suit your adult self! That is such a difficult thing to come to terms with, but I was so impressed by how compassionate you are for your former self and how rationally you explained your decision. This was a lovely video - I love writing vlogs as well so I can't wait to see more!

This gave me so much comfort! Finding a balance between a job that pays the bills vs your creative practice is so real

It’s giving battalion 🤣

The edits on this are everything 🙌 congrats on your novel!

"for some reason it's not giving French, it's giving battalion" 😂I died lol I love this cozy vid! Congrats on reaching 30,000 words! That is so big.

Used to be a barista, but have also worked as a beauty advisor in the beauty/ retail industry. So I totally understand the draining aspect of customer service. Whew! But you're doing great, Aline! Rooting for you. Also, you've been inspiring me to get back to my writing project-- a poetry collection-- and be consistent about it! Congrats on 30,000 words 🥳

I was a barista for 8 years and I totally understand how draining some weeks can be! I’m glad you’re taking time to do something that fills you up and let’s you be creative

Just found your channel and I already adore you 😄❤️✨

This was such a nice vlog. I like the vibes and hope you continue more writing vlogs. Reminds me a little of Caitlin Asche who is also a batista/writer.

Great to see you working on your creative pursuits!

Congrats on hitting your goal! Would love to see more writing vlogs

I'm so proud of you!! I have been watching this channel for years and it's so great to see you guys thrive! As a creative, it's been great watching you work.

Absolutely loved the video and so great hearing about your writing process 😊

Thank you so much for this video. It was everything I needed this sunday morning. Congrats on reaching 30 000 words, that is amazing.

Beautiful writing vlog plz continue documenting your journey more!

I loved this vlog! I identify so much with the situation you‘re in right now and it was so reassuring to see someone else going through it. Thank you for being this honest and I‘m really excited to follow your journey 🙌💙

Congrats on hitting your writing goal!

This was a delight! I'm thrilled to see how your writing evolves. I agree with the advice about turning off your internal editor until you have a draft, but writing is a super-personal thing, and you have to find what works for you. The ultimate arbiter is if you're happy with the work that you're getting done. Best wishes, moving forward! (Oh, and did you buy MOONCAKES? I read that one recently. It's lovely!)

The coziest vlog 👩‍🍳

I work at Trader Joe’s, and have worked at Whole Foods in the past and I FEEL your pain. I’m not a barista but damn do I feel your pain 🥲

My boyfriend is also a barista who wants to write a book so I can't wait to share this with him!

Hey Aline! I can totally relate. I have alot of interests and creative hobbies that l would love to turn into a career. However, l also have a stable career that pays the bills and provides a comfortable life. Happy belated birthday!

Our birthdays are two days apart. I turned 25 as well 😍💅 Love your channel always

bahaha as soon as i heard the newfie music i was like what's on the go, comment coming from a gal from Newfoundland

I recommend the podcast "the Shit no one tells you about writing" 🥰

Congrats 🎉 but please save your future back and consider a lap top holder for your desk

But if you change jobs who will make claire saffitz’s COFFEE??!! I kid, I kid…service industries are rough. Sorry you had poopy customers. You’re always an inspo Aline 💖

18:40 you look like Bernard from the Santa Clause haha