this is different from most of my videos, but i wanted to share my *life story* because i feel like this context is necessary to understanding me. ballet was such a big part of my life so it feels strange when people don't know that i dance. however!! completely understandable considering i rarely talk about it on this corner of the internet. but now the not-so-secret is out so feel free to ask me any questions you have 🫶
this is different from most of my videos, but i wanted to share my *life story* because i feel like this context is necessary to understanding me. ballet was such a big part of my life so it feels strange when people don't know that i dance. however!! completely understandable considering i rarely talk about it on this corner of the internet. but now the not-so-secret is out so feel free to ask me any questions you have 🫶
✌︎ FTC: not sponsored but some links are affiliated so i make a small commission if you purchase through it! it doesn’t cost extra on your part. ☺why do you take film photos?Alexandra Ling2024-10-18 | ...welcome to collegeAlexandra Ling2024-10-16 | ...how i organize my life & balance school, work, content, and all of the aboveAlexandra Ling2024-10-13 | 🍞subscribe: http://bit.ly/twirlingpagesfam
hellooooo!
another organize my life video but it's NOT a notion tour 🙂↕️ i wanted to give an overview of how i generally manage my time and balance all my hobbies since i use a multitude of apps and planners. i hope this was helpful~
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🎀 about me + faq hi, i'm alexandra! i'm a chinese-american student at columbia university studying film & media studies. i'm from california, but now live in nyc. ✏︎ camera: fujifilm x-s10 ✏︎ editing: davinci resolve studio blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/trainingmy museum of success 🎀Alexandra Ling2024-10-08 | ...my museum of failuresAlexandra Ling2024-10-03 | ...#balletcore 🎀Alexandra Ling2024-09-30 | ...reality of life in nyc as a student | study tips as an ivy league student, new school bagAlexandra Ling2024-09-29 | 🍞subscribe: http://bit.ly/twirlingpagesfam
hiiii!
how've you been? life has been hectic because of my new furry roommate, but i'm trying to balance life, school, and content. i hope you enjoyed this semi-chaotic vlog and sending you the best wishes!
🕰️ timestamps 00:00 intro 00:06 good morning! 00:47 full day of classes 01:39 polene cyme mini bag unboxing & mini review 4:55 study break~ 05:28 thank u notability 07:03 mouse sighting... 07:14 back to school & working 08:57 lunch & mouse storytime 11:11 the most beautiful picnic
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🎀 about me + faq hi, i'm alexandra! i'm a chinese-american student at columbia university studying film & media studies. i'm from california, but now live in nyc. ✏︎ camera: canon vixia mini & iphone ✏︎ editing: davinci resolve studio blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/trainingthe most perfect sunset picnic 🧺Alexandra Ling2024-09-20 | ...my (last) first week of college ⟡ senior @ columbia university in nycAlexandra Ling2024-09-15 | 🍞subscribe: http://bit.ly/twirlingpagesfam
hellooooo,
i can't believe i'm a senior !! i'm trying to take it day by day and enjoy my final year as a student 🙂↕️ thank u for joining me on my journey and i hope you have a good season~
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🎀 about me + faq hi, i'm alexandra! i'm a chinese-american student at columbia university studying film & media studies. i'm from california, but now live in nyc. ✏︎ camera: canon vixia mini & iphone ✏︎ editing: davinci resolve studio blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/trainingGLOW UP with me for BACK TO SCHOOL ₊˚⊹ mental & physical transformationAlexandra Ling2024-09-08 | 🍞subscribe: http://bit.ly/twirlingpagesfam
happy back to school sznnn!
this week dedicated to self-care and *glowing up* was very much needed for me to go to school with the best peace of mind. 🙂↕️
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🎀 about me + faq hi, i'm alexandra! i'm a chinese-american student at columbia university studying film & media studies. i'm from california, but now live in nyc. ✏︎ camera: canon vixia mini & iphone ✏︎ editing: davinci resolve studio blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/traininghow to achieve your dreamsAlexandra Ling2024-09-03 | ...PREPARE FOR BACK TO SCHOOL | tips, productive habits, what’s in my bagAlexandra Ling2024-09-01 | 🍞subscribe: http://bit.ly/twirlingpagesfam
hello!
i can't believe it's already time to go back to school :") it's my final year so i feel a mix of many emotions. after making this video, i feel much more prepared and excited for all that is to come for my senior year. i hope you have a wonderful school year and am sending you well wishes!
i'm very happy to report that my reading era is BACK and staying for good! (or it's been going strong...) i hope these tips are helpful and please share any other tips you have for battling the reading slump! i'm rooting for you 🙂↕️
🕰️ timestamps 00:00 silly intro (i promise i give good tips) 00:16 how i got into a reading slump this bad... 02:57 reading slump ℞ & how to get into reading 11:12 my book recommendations
i cannot believe it's already been 10 years. i'm so so so grateful for this digital space and that we're able to cross paths – be it today or 2014. if you ever considered joining the online community as a creator, i hope this video provided some food for thought and helps your in your journey. ⸜(。˃ ᵕ ˂)⸝♡ i know many of these tips are less "practical," but personally, i believe they are equally as important to consider vs "actual" content strategy tips/how to *grow* on xyz social platform.
if you decide to start your creator journey, lmk and i'll do my best to support! •⩊•
🕰️ timestamps: intro 00:00 why you should do it! 0:27 why you should NOT pursue content 02:03 tea break 03:27 practical tips on starting 03:49 tangent on creating videos 10:06 back to tips 13:14
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🎀 about me + faq hi, i'm alexandra! i'm a chinese-american student at columbia university studying film & media studies. i'm from california, but now live in nyc. ✏︎ camera: fujifilm x-s10 ✏︎ editing: davinci resolve studio blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/training📮 send this to your friendsAlexandra Ling2024-08-12 | ...speaking mandarin, shanghainese, & english for a day! [ENG SUB] 💛 trilingual vlog w 中文 &上海话Alexandra Ling2024-08-03 | 🍞subscribe: http://bit.ly/twirlingpagesfam #walmartpartner
hello friends~
it's been a min since i did a trilingual vlog and this was so fun! (i didn't do chinese subs this time because i was very overwhelmed but maybe next time...) this is inspiring me to back into my language learning journey, which is perfect for back to school season.
- gallagher girls series (book 1): go.magik.ly/ml/246uz * - wong kar-wai's blossoms shanghai - put your head on my shoulder (netflix)
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🕰️ timestamps 00:00 good morning 00:17 let's get chatty in 普通话 01:29 thank u walmart! 03:20 tidying begins.... 05:25 book rec / currently reading 06:50 tidying, lunch, reading break 09:15 more decluttering and yapping 12:38 journaling 13:27 watching c-dramas
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🎀 about me + faq hi, i'm alexandra! i'm a chinese-american student at columbia university studying film & media studies. i'm from california, but now live in nyc. ✏︎ camera: canon vixia mini & sony zv-1 ✏︎ editing: davinci resolve studio blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/trainingthe most expensive things i own 🤑Alexandra Ling2024-08-01 | ...croissant journey…. 😔Alexandra Ling2024-07-28 | ...let’s go to a cafe 🤎 #cafevlogAlexandra Ling2024-07-12 | ...reading for 24(ish) hours... | a reading vlogAlexandra Ling2024-07-11 | 🍞subscribe: http://bit.ly/twirlingpagesfam #walmartpartner
hi friends! i'm back with my annual summer reading vlog hehe 😎 there's always something about summer that makes reading so fun and nostalgic for me. anyway, i hope you enjoyed this one! even though i didn't commit to the challenge and read for a full 24-hours. i've also been experimenting with my color grading so please bear with me as i try to improve the quality of my vids. sending lots of love! ᕙ(⇀‸↼‶)ᕗ
🕰️ timestamps 00:00 intro 00:10 morning routine 02:55 thank u walmart! 05:40 back to reading 06:17 cleopatra and frankenstein summary 07:25 play it as it lays summary 07:54 some more reading 11:17 cleopatra and frankenstein review 13:23 updates on play it as it lays + pm routine 16:38 play it as it lays review
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🎼tunes: epidemic sound
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🎀 about me + faq hi, i'm alexandra! i'm a chinese-american student at columbia university studying film & media studies. i'm from california, but now live in nyc. ✏︎ camera: canon vixia mini & sony zv-1 ✏︎ editing: davinci resolve studio blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/trainingthe ULTIMATE guide to summer ✧ books to read, things to do, films to watchAlexandra Ling2024-07-03 | 🍞subscribe: http://bit.ly/twirlingpagesfam
hello friends ☺
i hope you're well! summer is officially here (in the northern hemisphere hehe) so i hope you enjoy my guide. i had a lot of fun creating this video and appreciate your patience! H.A.G.S. ~
🕰️ timestamps 00:00 intro 00:18 picnics & things to do 01:25 summer book recommendations 05:36 more things to do! 09:42 film/movie recommendations
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🎼tunes: epidemic sound
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🎀 about me + faq hi, i'm alexandra! i'm a chinese-american student at columbia university studying film & media studies. i'm from california, but now live in nyc. ✏︎ camera: sony zv-1, iphone 14 pro max, canon vixia mini ✏︎ editing: davinci resolve studio blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/trainingmatch my freak?Alexandra Ling2024-06-17 | ...let’s go on a trip 🧳✨ #packwithmeAlexandra Ling2024-06-16 | ...a reflection of my mind…Alexandra Ling2024-06-04 | ...daily reminder with my daily ritual 🍵🥹Alexandra Ling2024-05-22 | ...HOW TO RECOVER FROM BURNOUT | realistic tips to glow upAlexandra Ling2024-05-19 | 🍞subscribe: http://bit.ly/twirlingpagesfam
hello!!
i've had a challenging few weeks, but am so glad to be back! making this video was honestly very fun and helped me get out of my slump. i hope these tips are helpful & you feel more like yourself soon :)
🕰️ timestamps 00:00 intro 00:29 previously (in my burnout era)... 01:13 tip 1 02:35 tip 2 03:17 tip 3 04:16 chatty unwind with me + tip 4 08:30 tip 5
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🎼tunes: epidemic sound
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🎀 about me + faq hi, i'm alexandra! i'm a chinese-american student at columbia university studying film & media studies. i'm from california, but now live in nyc. ✏︎ camera: sony zv-1 ✏︎ editing: adobe premiere prothis is a sign to start your summer project…Alexandra Ling2024-05-17 | ...what i eat in a week as a student & ballerina living in nyc 🍒 realistic, simple, asian-inspiredAlexandra Ling2024-04-21 | 🍞subscribe: http://bit.ly/twirlingpagesfam
it's been a min since i shared what i eat in a week! i hope you're taking care of yourselves and enjoy ❤️
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🎀 about me + faq hi, i'm alexandra! i'm a chinese-american student at columbia university studying film & media studies. i'm from california, but now live in nyc. ✏︎ camera: canon vixia mini, sony zv-1, & iphone 14 pro max ✏︎ editing: adobe premiere proi promise i’m very fun…. #productivity #studyAlexandra Ling2024-04-17 | ...day in my life as a film student in nyc | reading, dancing ballet, organization tipsAlexandra Ling2024-03-30 | 🍞subscribe: http://bit.ly/twirlingpagesfam 💗 Scrintal is a visual space combining an infinite canvas with documents. use the code LING10 for 10% off on Scrintal Personal Pro. (valid for 4 weeks from publication date.) scrintal.com/?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=PNS&utm_campaign=A10543&d=LING10
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hello!
i hope you enjoy this chill day in my life as a film student without any film classes (on this particular day)! my short film is my creative child this semester, so it was fun sharing the process of how it’s coming together.
🎀 about me + faq hi, i'm alexandra! i'm a chinese-american student at columbia university studying film & media studies. i'm from california, but now live in nyc. ✏︎ camera: canon vixia mini, sony zv-1, & iphone 14 pro max ✏︎ editing: adobe premiere prothis is my most worn outfit of the season…Alexandra Ling2024-03-21 | ...STUDY VLOG | productive day in my life as an ivy league film student in nycAlexandra Ling2024-03-17 | 🍞subscribe: http://bit.ly/twirlingpagesfam
helloooo! i hope you enjoy this *very realistic* productive study with me 💗 i feel like study with me vlogs are a bit boring visually because i just sit in front of my computer for hours upon hours but i hope you find this motivating regardless! sending good energy :")
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🎀 about me + faq hi, i'm alexandra! i'm a chinese-american student at columbia university studying film & media studies. i'm from california, but now live in nyc. ✏︎ camera: canon vixia mini & iphone 14 pro max ✏︎ editing: adobe premiere proyou’ll be fine 🫶🏻Alexandra Ling2024-03-12 | ...i tried a morning routine back by neuroscience and here’s what happened…Alexandra Ling2024-02-07 | 🍞subscribe: http://bit.ly/twirlingpagesfam
good morning! one of my goals for the year is to be more intentional with my routines so here goes.
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🎀 about me + faq hi, i'm alexandra! i'm a chinese-american student at columbia university studying film & media studies. i'm from california, but now live in nyc. ✏︎ camera: canon vixia mini & iphone 14 pro max ✏︎ editing: adobe premiere proSTUDY VLOG | first week of school as a film student at columbia university ₊˚⊹♡Alexandra Ling2024-01-29 | 🍞subscribe: http://bit.ly/twirlingpagesfam
hiiii
it's been a min 🫣 but somehow we're going back to school again! spring semester is always more challenging for me (colder days, longer nights), so i hope this one will be good :") may you have a wonderful start to your year!
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🎀 about me + faq hi, i'm alexandra! i'm a chinese-american student at columbia university studying film & media studies. i'm from california, but now live in nyc. ✏︎ camera: canon vixia mini, iphone 14 pro max, sony zv-1 ✏︎ editing: adobe premiere prohow to *actually* GLOW UP & maintain it by practicing self-care | glow up diariesAlexandra Ling2023-12-30 | 🍞subscribe: http://bit.ly/twirlingpagesfam
hello friends~
here's a reminder to take a self-care day to reset your life into the one of your dreamsss! i hope you enjoy this video and cheers to the end of 2023 and start of 2024.
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apologies i haven't been posting. this finals season was really challenging to balance my schoolwork and content ;-; i'm sending you all the love and good energy for the end of this year!
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hiii
mini life update! i moved! i haven't been able to upload as consistently as i'd like with the move & balancing my academics but i am persisting and trying my best. i'm excited to share more adventures with you in this new space ❣️
✌︎ FTC: not sponsored but some links are affiliated so i make a small commission if you purchase through it! it doesn’t cost extra on your part. ☺#studyinspo for your monday 🤍 #studyvlogAlexandra Ling2023-11-06 | ...cloudy with a chance of outfit repeating 🤭☁️Alexandra Ling2023-10-30 | ...#ootd ❤️Alexandra Ling2023-10-27 | ...STUDY VLOG | productive days as an ivy league studentAlexandra Ling2023-10-25 | 🍞subscribe: http://bit.ly/twirlingpagesfam
hellooooo,
as always, i am struggling to balance school, content, and life but we are trying out best! i am sending you good energy and am rooting for us.
✌︎ FTC: not sponsored but some links are affiliated so i make a small commission if you purchase through it! it doesn’t cost extra on your part. ☺midterms szn 🤓 #vlogAlexandra Ling2023-10-20 | ...outfits of the week, student edition 🤓Alexandra Ling2023-10-16 | ...what i spend in a week as a student in new york cityAlexandra Ling2023-10-09 | 🍞subscribe: http://bit.ly/twirlingpagesfam
helloooo!
i hope you enjoy this week in my life vlog but also it's a money diaries! here's to hoping for a more financially responsible/conscious future 😮💨