Author: Jessica Moy

I JUST TOOK A DNA TEST – 23ANDME RESULTS

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I was born mixed race, my father is Chinese and my mother is French. There are tales of someone on my dad’s side being Portuguese.. maybe? As the story goes, my great-grandfather was born in Macau (a Portuguese settlement of China), but he was adopted so it’s unclear who his birth parents were.. perhaps one of them had a little Portuguese in them? That would make sense. Sometimes people get confused about what my background is, “I can’t pinpoint exactly where you’re from, but it’s exotic.” Ok well, I’m from Canada and it’s cool to be curious but def don’t call me exotic (that’s a whole other rant I won’t get into today). Without a doubt I always get, “you’re some type of Asian but mixed with something else.” I wrote about this topic back in 2012, which you can read here. About a month ago I decided to try out 23andMe (receive 10% off your own kit using my discount code here). If you’re unfamiliar, 23andMe is a decently comprehensive ancestry breakdown that tracks …

I’M FEELING MEUDIEE

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Last month I decided to dabble with Adobe Illustrator for no reason other than there’s literally nothing else to do while isolated in lockdown. I downloaded Illustrator and signed up for a free trial with Skillshare taking classes such as, “Great Graphic Design: Create Emotional, Gripping Typographic Art“ and “Graphic Illustration: Boldly Design with Color and Shape.” I found them to be VERY helpful. I spent a couple of days fiddling with Illustrator’s tools experimenting with shapes, fonts, colour, texture, and tracing. I wouldn’t have guessed that I would fall in love with it all. Illustrating and designing is my new Sunday evening activity. I tune out, play music, and spend 30-minutes refining a single line until it’s exactly how I want it. It’s also a great way to forget (even for just a moment) the state of the world or the creeping feeling of the Sunday scaries. It’s also a creative way to express myself, especially when I’m feeling moody *ahem* sorry, meudiee. I draw what I want, use colours that inspire me, and …

I’M OFFICIALLY 30 – HERE’S EVERYTHING I WANT TO ACCOMPLISH THIS YEAR

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I haven’t written a blog post in almost three months. So, hello, how are you? How’s your mental health? Have you drank enough water today? Nothing is really new with me. I’m still isolated at Mark’s place trying to keep sane because, pandemic. COVID-19 numbers are the highest they have ever been in Ontario so I am stirring in my isolation bubble, wearing a mask when I need to go outside, and WILL NEVER TAKE FOR GRANTED TRAVELLING, GOING TO RESTAURANTS, OR HUGGING EVER AGAIN! This past year has been a shit show, to say the least. I turned 30 back in October and had a fantastic birthday despite the tumultuous year. If you’ve been around for awhile you know that for every birthday I list out goals for myself, except last year. The last time I made birthday goals was when I turned 28. During my 29th year of life, things were fuzzy. I was let go from an incredible job due to COVID-19 and saw myself back at square one, navigating next steps …

TORONTO STUDIO APARTMENT TOUR 2020

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Last year I published my first Studio Apartment Tour which continues to hold the #1 spot of the most watched video on my channel (157k+ views!). The layout was ideal for relaxing after a tough day at work or entertaining a couple of friends on the couch. I decided to rearrange my apartment to be more “social isolation” friendly. I pushed my bed in front of the TV because binge watching Netflix is now a past time and I carried my desk near the window so I can look outside from time to time while I work from home. I love the new layout, but let me know what you think! Enjoy my updated Toronto apartment tour below.

SUMMER LIST 2020 | ACCOMPLISHED GOALS

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It’s the end of warm weather season and the beginning of pumpkin spice everyyythinggg. Back in April I set goals for summer 2020 and created two editions; one regular and one in case I was stuck in social isolation. Since there’s still a pandemic out there (please wear a damn mask) I won’t be too harsh on myself on the uncompleted goals but let’s see how I did: 2020 Summer Goals (social isolation edition) Learn how to make gnocchi  Yum! Gnocchi was way easier to make than expected. It’s perfect if you have leftover mashed potatoes and only requires 4 ingredients: Potatoes, flour, salt, and eggs. Here’s an easy recipe to follow if you want to try it for yourself. Learn the first 50 elements of the periodic table According to my boyfriend I completed this goal. I practiced a lot with him during social isolation (lol, poor guy) but don’t remember getting to 50. I’ll take his word for it sooooo I’m CROSSING IT OFF! Paint something I got very into line drawings and …

10 EASY APARTMENT DECORATING IDEAS

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You’re at home a lot (hopefully) and likely procrastinating when it comes to hanging up wall art that’s been chillin’ on the closet floor since 2018.. you know who you are.  Time to dust it off because IT’S THEIR TIME TO SHINE! Decorating the space we spend the most time in is SO important for our productivity, mood, and mental health. Every art piece, photo, and plant in my studio apartment makes me “feel joy” (lol, thanks Marie Kondo). Even though my living space is essentially one big room (the fridge is only an arms length away from the bed) I love that it is intentionally decorated in a way that is bright, airy, and makes me feel ok with being a homebody. In the video below I show you tips and tricks on how to easily add colour, art, and inspiration to any size space.

DIY SMALL ROOM DECOR

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If you’re looking for an easy DIY home decor idea that covers blank walls, requires no tools, and can be done under $20.. I’VE GOT YOU! I went thrifting and bought baskets for this easy-peasy DIY basket wall that’s perfect for small or large spaces. Let me know what you think and if you try this DIY basket wall, tag me on Instagram: @Jessica_Moy!

THRIFT FLIP, HAUL & TRY-ON

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Went to Value Village. Wore a mask. Saw pretty things, bought them. Went home in the pouring rain. Washed my hands and the clothes. Turned on camera. Purposely ripped holes in a pair of jeans that were originally $238 but got for $14.99. Uploaded creation to YouTube. Enjoy.

SO YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT…

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I stumbled upon an Instagram account I think everyone should follow: @soyouwanttotalkabout. Quite simply, they dissect progressive politics and social issues in easy to digest slideshows that feature informative facts and figures. Lately I have made it a goal to be conscious of who I follow on social media and fill my feed with diversity as well as educational content from valid sources. You are what you consume and if I’m going to spend 2-3 hours a day on my phone (lol, I’m not proud of this.. but like.. social isolation..) may as well make it useful. Below I have re-posted from @soyouwanttotalkabout about two topics relevant right now: RACIST REBUTTALS & WEARING A DAMN MASK.  

PRINCESS POLLY HAUL & TRY-ON

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I recently won a contest on Instagram from Princess Polly and was given $100 to spend on anything on their site. My fourth contest win of the year, ayy! I’ve been wearing sweatpants.. or no pants.. for the past few months (thank you social isolation) and was excited to have stylish clothes I can wear for when I become social again. Princess Polly is an Australian online fashion boutique who sell trendy dresses, pants, accessories, etc. If you see Hailey Bieber or Kendall Jenner wearing it, you can probably find it on their site. Check out my haul and try-on video below to see what I nabbed up and how I style each piece.

MY SUMMER GOALS 2020

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We don’t know what the world is going to be like tomorrow but I’d like to be optimistic. If you’re a long time reader you know that every year I write a list of summer goals (check out my 2019 edition here). For 2020 I’m creating two lists, one social isolation related and one not. Safety procedures will determine which list I will work off of, perhaps I’ll complete one list or a mix of both. I guess we’ll see what happens. 2020 Summer Goals (social isolation edition) Learn how to make gnocchi  Learn the first 50 elements of the periodic table Paint something Watch all seasons of Seinfeld (except the first season because apparently it’s not worth it) Creatively celebrate the one year anniversary of Mark and I 2020 Summer Goals  Book trip to India/Nepal Buy a bouquet of fresh flowers every month Go thrift shopping and post a haul on YouTube Attend a concert, festival, fair.. literally anything that will get me outside and social again Go on a romantic weekend getaway with …

A LITTLE BIT OF INSPIRATION

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I’ve been following artist/author Adam J. Kurtz on Instagram for quite some time and love that his work is simple, yet powerful. His words make you feel not so alone, especially in quarantine as you bake your fifth banana bread, finish your umpteenth Netflix original series, and wait for this dreadful COVID-19 to just GO AWAY! Today in Adam’s newsletter he included printable quotes and worksheets you can fill out. Since I have nothing else going on I decided to participate. If you’ve seen my apartment tour you will recognize the first quote below as I have it hanging in my bathroom, above the toilet (it’s a good daily reminder). If you want in on more inspirational worksheet fun, you can check it all out here.

WTF I’VE BEEN DOING DURING SOCIAL ISOLATION

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Hello friends, how are you? ❤️ It’s been a tough time over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has literally put the whole world on pause. Nothing feels normal and there’s nothing normal about this situation (this is a daily reminder to myself, wanted to remind you too). It’s wild to think that we’re living in history and everyday people have been losing their lives, jobs, and.. well.. their sanity from social isolation. Before I get into it, below is a creative I think is important to share from @bethdrawsthings. I’ve been staying inside, trying to keep busy as much as I can but also giving myself permission to just chill TF out. Twice a week I’ll go for a run in the morning and that usually makes me feel accomplished and starts my day off on a good note. I’ve been staying with Mark at his place (my boyfriend) for the past week or so and it’s nice to have the company. We just finished watching McMillions which is a documentary series about the McDonald’s …