a day in the life in NYC: morning skincare, city reopening & 3 things I've learned

Sweetest potatoes, it's been a while since one of these vlogs. ❤️ As New York City is slowly reopening, I thought I'd share three things I learned over the past few months as well as a glimpse into a not-so-normal day in my life since I've been spending 99.97% of my days in my apartment. There will be an updated morning skincare routine as some of you lovely humanbeans requested, going back to the studio to shoot for @Beauty Within, dining outdoors for the first time, and strolling through a pretty empty Times Square. 🙃 Don't be a stranger ╰ IG: http://instagram.com/rowenatsai ╰ Subscribe to my channel: http://bit.ly/subrowena ╰ rowenatsai@gmail.com OUR JEWELRY LINE w/ Ana Luisa ✿ Bracelet: http://analuisa.com/rowena-bracelet ✿ Necklace: http://analuisa.com/felicia-necklace ✿ Set of both: http://analuisa.com/beauty-within-set Find me talking all things skincare: https://youtube.com/beautywithin 📚 Books: ╰ Atomic Habits by James Clear https://amzn.to/2XdLATx ╰ Make Your Bed by William H McRaven https://amzn.to/32k2VeU 💧 Skincare routine: ╰ Lagom Cellup Gel to Water cleanser https://shrsl.com/2dv4f ╰ Sioris Time is Running Out toner mist https://shrsl.com/2dv4h ╰ Krave Beauty Great Barrier Relief serum https://kravebeauty.com/collections/shop-all/products/great-barrier-relief ╰ SKINRx MadeCera cream https://shrsl.com/2dv4i 🍓 On me: ╰ Strawberry pajama shirt https://gelatopique.us/collections/new-╰ arrivals/products/strawberry-motif-shirt (use 'ROWENAGP20' for 20% off - not sponsored or affiliate, just sharing the love!) ╰ Black polka dot dress https://shrsl.com/2dv4n ••• ✨ If you’re at all curious ✨ ➫ My spiritual practice, Falun Dafa http://bit.ly/2z49zqz ➫ If you're interested in reading more, start with this to get an understanding of what qigong entails http://bit.ly/2u8DXOC ➫ The main text we read is Zhuan Falun* http://bit.ly/2t48xJP *Best to read start to finish in the shortest time possible for the highest benefit. ➫ If you want to learn more about Falun Dafa and qigong, check out local contacts in your area - there are practitioners globally and in most big enough-ish cities: http://bit.ly/2E0PL6S ➫ My friend Chris over at China Uncensored made an incredibly informative video on what Falun Dafa is and why it's being persecuted in China (YT video): http://bit.ly/2CR9yZQ ••• 🛍 Ebates: Get paid to shop (up to 20%+ cash back) https://ebates.com/r/ROOWEN4 🏡 AirBnB: Get $40 travel credit https://airbnb.com/c/rtsai21 ••• H O M E 🛋 Living room: ╰ Dining table (West Elm Hera Table - currently out of stock) http://bit.ly/2RZZ3dQ ╰ Dining chairs http://bit.ly/349K3Nh ╰ 3-nested acrylic tables http://bit.ly/2HXzzrs ╰ 2-tiered acrylic shelf http://bit.ly/2HUKGBD Light gray dresser http://bit.ly/34hm5iX ╰ Round mirror http://bit.ly/2o6Rg0Z ╰ Jewelry holder https://amzn.to/31Uv5ZN ╰ Fjord candle https://amzn.to/2PvOU7e 🛏 Bedroom: ╰ White 2-tier desk https://amzn.to/2HdJKso ╰ Pink linen sheets http://shrsl.com/1udrq ••• Music: http://share.epidemicsound.com/V39z8 🎥 Equipment ╰ Camera: https://amzn.to/315WxqL ╰ Tripod: http://amzn.to/2sPRaIu ╰ Mic: https://amzn.to/2ZetpeH ╰ Edit: Final Cut Pro X