In Vlogtober days 8–9, I’m basically trying to get my life together again—gym, groceries, and a few NYC little resets. I start the day heading to the gym (my legs were insanely sore from RDLs and good mornings), and I chat about my hair from the day before—loved how smooth it came out, but the flat iron only goes up to 375°, which is low for me because I’m used to 420–450 (I know… insane). Since it was Prime Day, I also mention my current plant-based protein powder and why I’m thinking of sizing up. Then I do a Trader Joe’s haul and show what I actually use to build my go-to salads and quick dinners: arugula, couscous (because TJ’s quinoa is not it to me), seasonings, corn, red onion, shrimp, avocado, and lemons for a super easy pesto + lemon dressing. I also talk matcha—how sifting helps with clumps, how hot water brings out more depth (and sometimes more sharpness), and why I prefer my matcha with pistachio milk over almond milk. Later, I share a Whole Foods mini haul (SnapDragon apples only—if it doesn’t crunch, I don’t want it), my dark chocolate obsession, and my perfume of the night: a Baccarat Rouge dupe. I also test homemade pistachio milk, compare it to store-bought, sweeten it with sugar-free vanilla syrup, and note what I’d tweak next time for a thicker, creamier texture.