day in the life of a marketing manager living in los angeles, ca 💞 how are there only 2 months left of 2024? that blows my mind. this year might be the fastest i’ve ever lived. it’s ironic how i feel like i grew so much but also feel like i haven't done much at the same time. definitely a weird feeling. i've been carving out time after work to go outside more. when you live such a routine-based life, the days blur together. sometimes i genuinely can't remember what i ate for lunch the day before. the best way i combat this is to do something different each day, even if it's small. whether that’s a hike or going to a viewpoint, doing something new helps differentiate the days, keeps you grounded, reminds you there's something to look forward to, and gives you a reason to keep going. to be honest, living alone has helped me live more freely. at first, i questioned if i was annoyed at waiting for people to join me in activities, but i realized it wasn’t annoyance—it was simply that i got tired of waiting for others for my life to unfold. i don’t have to wait for anyone to live my life. it’s a liberating feeling. when i have a lot on my mind, good or bad, i drive to a viewpoint and reflect while taking in the view. there’s something healing about seeing crowds in awe of one singular thing. in that moment, nothing matters—your race, status, or career. everyone is mesmerized by the view, hoping the sunset gets even more beautiful. it’s the same feeling at live concerts, where everyone roots for one thing. it restores my faith in humanity. life is good. i realize my complaints are privileged ones. stress about meeting deadlines, balancing my full-time job with socials on the side, and working towards goals—all things i’m lucky to stress about. when life is good, i have a tendency to get comfortable. while comfort is nice, i don’t want to get too comfortable. my friends know i always say LA is a city where you need to be self-motivated. unlike SF or NY, where hustle culture is everywhere, LA moves slower. careers are more diverse, influencers are normal, and seeing celebs on the street is common. people are too cool to acknowledge most things here. as someone who thrives in hustle culture, i miss that SF and NY energy, but i’m learning to balance being comfortable and uncomfortable. comfortable enough to live in the present, but uncomfortable enough to stay hungry for more. comfortable enough to express myself but uncomfortable enough to keep my guard up and figure out what’s right for me, without relying on others’ opinions. i’m not sure where i’m going with this, but if you read this far, thank you so much. i know a lot of my viewers follow me because they’re inspired by my lifestyle. i hope i can show you that you can live out your dream life too, whatever that looks like. if you’re new here, my go-to saying is, “i’m rooting for the both of us,” because i genuinely am. there’s space for everyone to win. be kind, be the person you envision yourself to be. you got this, we got this. lots of love, E <3 #vlog #asmr #wfh #losangeles #marketingmanager #workvlog #dayinmylife