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I’m Fionna, a product manager, YouTuber and late-night FM DJ.
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I’m taking this week off. Which means I have the next 7 days FREE!
Yes, If you read my holiday game plan, I made another “week-off” game plan. If you find any of these interesting, be sure to subscribe and come along with me! I’ll be sharing all the articles and videos that I spent hours compiling in the next post.
I know this mind map seems like a lot, but it’s mostly me brainstorming what exactly do I want to know and how or where I’d get that info. Let me break it down for you (and for myself):
📚 Books
“Love Lettering” by Kate Clayborn
I rarely read fiction. The last book I read was “Rich People Problems” by Kevin Kwan since the movie was so good. However this is the title for the “Together We Read” book club, and named Best Fiction of the year by Kirkus. I started last night and I’m hooked by the first sentence, “On Sunday I work in sans serif.” #TooRelatable
"Thank you for Arguing" by Jay Heinrichs
Inspired after watching “I Can I BB”, I regret not joining the debate club in school. This is the most recommended book on Quora.
🎹 MasterClass
Singing by Christina Aguilera
Of course, how can there be a week off without a MasterClass? I’m itching to get back to music, while I’m don’t have my guitar with me, I figured that I can start with singing.
👩🎤 People
Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel
Founder of the Chanel brand.
I watched episodes of “Inside Chanel” while learning French. I had no idea about her past beyond those iconic suits, bags and scents. I want to get a better idea on her perseverance throughout her career and her vision for Chanel.
Karl Lagerfeld
Creative director of Chanel, Fendi, and of his own eponymous fashion label
As he took over Chanel after Gabrielle, naturally, I wanted to know how he managed multiple fashion houses and understand why he was instrumental in the fashion world.
Virgil Abloh
Creator of Pyrex Vision, Off-White, and artistic director of Louis Vuitton Menswear.
I wanted to know more about him because he’s the first African American artistic director at LV, even more so after I learned that he studied civil engineering.
👟 Things
Air Jordans
I may not look like it, but I do care about my sneaker game (a lot). Even in high school, I was reading magazines and purchased a few within my budget. However, when I started working, I shifted towards heels as my sneakers didn’t match my outfits. Furthermore, I only purchased shoes designed for tennis and endurance running for practicality. I’ve always wanted to learn more about these legendary Air Jordans. ”Chicago” from “The Ten” by Virgil, and the “GOATs” collab with Roger Federer and Michael Jordan, AJ3 x Nike Zoom Vapor Tour 9 "White Cement", are among the top kicks I’m interested in.
Auto Racing
If you have been on a road trip with me, you’d know that I love driving. Driving fast.
I had a wonderful 5 hours at the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte when I was there for business. Hands down, one of the coolest museums I’ve been. Unfortunately there wasn’t a race track, but the simulators were top notch, and I even got to be a crew member trying to change tires and refuel in 11.5 seconds ⬇️.
🎞 Shows / Movies
Coco Before Chanel (2009)
A biographical drama film directed and co-written by Anne Fontaine, detailing the early life of French fashion designer Coco Chanel.
After watching a documentary on Chanel, I suspect this film to be heavily romanticized. I wonder if it will include controversial episodes from WWII... Nonetheless, I’ll try to remove my filter and enjoy the French and garments.
I Care a Lot (2021)
A court-appointed legal guardian defrauds her older clients and traps them under her care. But her latest mark comes with some unexpected baggage.
Who doesn’t like a tainted yet gratifying money scheme after the whirlwind GME saga ‘21.
奇葩说 I Can I BB (Season 7)
A Chinese debate variety show featuring motions troubled by millennials today.
I seek to understand and to be understood.
쇼미더머니 Show Me The Money (Season 9)
A Korean rap competition TV show featuring established hip hop artists as producers and (freestyle~) battles between contestants for one winner.
It might not be apparent, but I love hip hop music. Dance is a part of it, but I have to credit this show for my continued inve$tment in this genre. I was listening to Lil Mama, TLC, Epik High, Leessang, then Eminem, Tupac, Lauryn Hill, Bobby and Drake. Started from Season 3, I’ve learned to appreciate a killer track, techniques in rhyme + flow, the passion in delivery and the Korean language. The Korean underground scene is very mature and I was never disappointed. The American equivalent is “Rhythm + Flow”, will give that a spin too after this. #letsgetit~
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Upon first glance, you might ask, “Fionna, why are you looking into ‘expensive’ things?” To that I say, “First, it’s relative (let me cry for a min #truthhurts 😭). Second, why are they expensive?” And that’s what I’m trying to find out.
Is there’s anything more behind the name? What made them so expensive? Perhaps the fame and ridiculous price tags were blown out of proportion backed by 24k vainness. Or could there be unparalleled craftsmanship and innovation drowned in pools of criticism and envy. Well, I have a week to find out. 😀
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