Hi guys, it's Ashley, and I am a YouTuber, radio DJ, and a former K-pop idol. I'll be going through 21 questions that will hopefully help you to get to know me better, so let's get started.

Question number one: Describe your Mindset in three words.

I am open, open-minded, curious, and spontaneous. Does that describe a Mindset?

Question number two: What always brings a smile to your face?

Definitely good food. Anything that's delicious really, but something that always hits the spot is like, Pad Thai, spicy tuna roll, bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich, cream cheese and jelly on a toasted everything bagel.

떡볶이 (tteokbokki), my mom's 꽃게찜 (kkotge-jjim), which is, like, spicy crab stew. Yeah.

Three: What is one of your most awkward memories?

In fifth grade, I really didn't participate a lot because I was still a part of the ESL class. So everyone was taking turns, reading the book out loud, and my teacher never called on me, because I was in ESL class and she just assumed that, you know, I didn't really understand or speak English.

But I did, I did understand everything, but I was just pretending that I couldn't, 'cause I was too shy and I was playing with my pen and I don't know why I was biting the end of the pen and the ink exploded all over my mouth and then right after, my teacher called on me to start reading.

Usually I would have been like, "I don't know", but she called on me all of a sudden, so I started reading out loud and I actually read, like, the entire page.

And after that was over, the teacher told all of the students to give me a standing ovation. So everyone got up to clap for me.

And I had, like, ink all over my mouth. It was so weird and awkward.

Number four: What's the worst version of hell you can imagine?

Oh my God, this is so deep. I would say seeing your loved ones die in front of you over and over again. Is that too deep? I mean, that's, like, the worst kind of hell I can imagine.

Number five: What's the best version of heaven you can imagine?

Well, definitely having all of my loved ones with me together, being able to fly anywhere, being able to teleport - just basically having all the superpowers and having all of the food and all of the riches, and not having to worry about anything, all while being with my loved ones.

Six: If you could wake up tomorrow and possess any new skill in the world, what would it be and why?

I would want to be a charismatic, um, public speaker, so I can convince people to do things.

Moving on, question number seven: What is your zombie apocalypse survival philosophy?

Always stay put. Like, I don't understand when people go out to fight the zombies, when they know that there are endless zombies out there. My survival tactic would just to find, like, a supermarket or find the room that has all the snacks and just stay there until people come to rescue you.

Number eight: Do aliens exist? If so, what do you think they're like?

I think some type of extra terrestrial creatures have to exist, right? I mean, but I don't think they're as creepy looking as, like, ET or, you know, the alien image that we all know of. I feel like they'll be cuter or maybe- I dunno, or creepier, but I want to think that they're cuter and that they're very, like, round and mushy.

Number nine: What is one of the best failures or losses of your life?

Best failures or losses? Hmm. I really can't think of a failure or losses.

I don't think I had, or I don't think I consider them failures, because I was able to get something out of it. So yeah, I really can't think of one.

Number 10: Drop the hardest hitting motivational quote you can muster.

BM would be good at this. Um, "the best view comes after the hardest climb." Just because I like hiking and I like mountains. So, yeah.

Number 11: If your life story was a movie, what would be the title?

"ASHthetic" is a pun that I made ‘cause I love visiting like, aesthetically pleasing cafes and restaurants. So I have the hashtag "ASHthetic" on my Instagram. So yeah, it would be "ASHthetic Guide to Life".

Question number 12: What did you think was true in the past that you no longer believe?

I used to think that if you just work hard, you'll be able to achieve everything and be successful. Of course, working hard is very important, hard work is definitely something that you need, but I also think that a lot of it has to do with, like, timing. I've just seen so many times where somebody works really hard, but they just still don't a hundred percent succeed.

Before I used to just think, like, "oh my God, just work hard. Everything will come". But I feel like now a little more realistically, especially in the entertainment world, definitely need to have, like, connections and timing is important, and yeah.

Question number 13: If all of humanity were to go extinct and you could preserve only one work of art, what would it be? And why?

I would say Ladies' Code's album Myst3ry, right? Music can be considered art. So yes, our Myst3ry album that has the songs “Galaxy”, “Chaconne”, and “My Flower”. Yes. My favorite album ever.

Number 14: When was the last time you were angry or bitter? What happened and how did you deal with it?

Honestly, the last time I was angry was like two nights ago when I was trying to sleep and the upstairs was having a party and I couldn't fall asleep.

And I was annoyed because I had to wake up at 6:00 AM the next day and it was already 2:00 AM and there was nothing I could do. So I just put on some music and tried to fall asleep. It did take me a while, but I did fall asleep.

Number 15: What's one of the most out of character things you've ever done?

Out of character? I feel like everything is me though.

Like, I can be dramatic, but I can also be very calm. I can be very outgoing, but I can also be very introverted. So yeah. I can't really think of something that I did out of character.

Question number 16: What will people in the future think was really stupid or crazy about how people think today?

Umm, TikTok? 'Cause I feel like in the future, they wouldn't even have to, like, carry around cameras to film themselves anymore. I feel like their eyes can just do everything for you. I don't know. (laughs)

Number 17: Please take 30 seconds to share with us an impromptu performance. Any type of performance is cool. Singing, poetry acting, et cetera.

"7:00 AM the usual morning lineup. Start on the chores and sweep till the floor's all clean. Polish and wax do laundry, and mop and shine up. Sweep again and by then it's like 7:15. And so I'll read a book, or maybe two or three, I'll add a few new paintings to my gallery, I'll play guitar and knit, and cook, and basically just wonder 'when will my life begin?'"

Number 18: What's a lesson that has taken the longest for you to learn?

Mm. I think I'm still in the process of learning this, but loving myself, like, truly loving myself. I think it's very, it's pretty hard. Yeah.

Oh, my gosh, I read this recently, and I could relate to it because when I'm in love, like, I have definitely done this before. So someone posted saying it's love when you unfollow a meme page just so your husband can send you ones and you can be surprised. I thought that was really cute.

Number 20: Take a moment to record a message for yourself to hear one year from now.

Hi, future Ashley. I hope you're still enjoying your job as the radio DJ and still working hard on YouTube.

I know when you recorded this, you were kind of confused on what to do and where to go in terms of direction and life, but I hope you've learned to love yourself a little more than you did last year.

And I hope you've learned to be a little easier on yourself and more understanding, and I hope you've been able to make some real connections with other people as well. And I hope they're still by your side today, and I love you.

Number 21: What's the funniest joke, you know? Oh god, uh, only “Get Real” listeners will understand this, but "ji ji ji ji ji ji ji ji ji ji ji ji ji ji ji".

They'll know what I'm talking about. Yeah. (laughs)

And that's it. Thank you guys for listening.

I was really nervous and I just- was afraid that I wouldn't be able to give, like, fun answers and I also have bad memory so when I get put on the spot and, like, I'm asked questions, I can never think of it right away.

And then on the way home I'll, like, eventually think of something and be like, "Darn it. I should have said that before". But yeah, I really don't do well with, like, spontaneous questions or being put on the spot.

Get to know Ashley Choi as she makes her way through 21 Questions.

21 Questions with Ashley

It's Ashley here, and I just wanted to help you start your day.

It seems like you should be waking up right about now. I know it's hard to get out of bed and honestly, I feel the same way sometimes.

But if you're listening to this right now, let's just take a moment to gear up together.

It's a brand new day and that means there are infinite possibilities ahead of you. And the thing is, you have the power to choose how you want your day to go.

Maybe you have a busy day ahead of you, or maybe today's a slow day for you. Whichever one it is, just take it one step at a time.

It's easy to get caught up in your head about what happened yesterday or what went wrong last week, or think about that one mistake you made last year, but let's pause and take a deep breath.

As you exhale, allow yourself to let go of what's already happened.

Leave the past in the past. It's not worth your time and energy to keep thinking about things you can't change.

Do you know what you can change? Your perspective. Your mindset.

What can you think about today that will make you feel better and brighter? Like, what's something you're grateful for?

Personally, for me, I'm grateful for my family, my friends, my Ladies' Code members, and my listeners on Sound K. They make me feel incredibly glad to be alive and to be able to even have them in my life.

You have the power to choose how you want it to go. Just focus on one thing at a time. And with each new day, you'll get closer and closer to reaching your bigger goals and dreams.

If you find that you're doubting yourself, just know that at least you have me. I'm out here cheering you on.

Start your day on a positive note with Ashley.

Start Your Day Right

Hi, I'm Ashley, and I want to talk about the importance of having a consistent routine.

Some of you may know me from my Ladies' Code days, but during my idol days, I knew where I needed to be at what time doing exactly what, and it made me feel like I had some sort of control. Just the fact that I had a daily schedule in general helped me somewhat keep my life in order.

As I transitioned into a freelancer, I lost that completely.

It was really a hundred percent up to me to decide how I spent all of my time.

That might not seem like a big deal to most people, but then I started to realize how daunting of a task that really is.

While all of my friends were regularly going to their nine to five jobs, I had to fill all that time on my own somehow. And I soon came to learn how hard it was managing my freelance schedule.

Thankfully, I had my radio job. I know that I have to be at the radio station at the same exact time every day I have to host. Some people might feel restricted by this, but personally, to me, it gives me a sense of groundedness.

It almost feels like a steady paperweight that keeps everything in one place. Even if a huge gust of wind were to blow past.

At a time when everything felt so new and dynamic and unstable, the steady nature of my radio job gave me peace of mind. And soon this eventually led me to build a regular schedule on my own.

Now, how about you? Do you ever feel like you're caught in the chaos of life to the point where you feel like there's no stability or groundedness? Do you ever wish you could take back some control over your life?

If the answer is yes, you're struggling with this right now and don't know how or where to begin.

Start small. Identify one thing you want to do every single day. Maybe it's learning a new skill or picking up a new hobby. Maybe it's a personal goal, or maybe it's work-related progress.

Pick a realistic timeframe in your day, when you can just focus on just this every single day with no distractions. It could be three hours or 30 minutes, it doesn't matter. As long as you're definitely able to set this time aside.

Do what you got to do to make this clear to yourself. Block off the time in your calendar. Set an alarm, write yourself a sticky note, and focus on doing just that repeatedly, over and over again.

Remember, consistency will lead to habits, which will turn into your lifestyle.

Implementing consistency into your life will require patience and diligence, but in return, it will teach you self discipline and control, give you a sense of accountability and direction, and lead you to progress and long-term success.

Again, this is not easy. It took me a while to get the hang of it too, but I know you can do it.

Here's to having consistent routines. Woo! We got this.

Ashley talks about the role that consistency has played in her life and her advice on implementing a routine.

Consistency is Key

Hello, hello, it's Ashley, and I'm here to help you gear up for the day with the light morning stretch.

I'm not a professional or anything, but I just wanted to share a light stretch I personally like to do every morning to get my body loosened up and ready to go. And I like to do it in bed because I prefer to ease my body into my day, rather than just jump right into it.

Let's first start with some breathing. Take a deep breath in through your nose, and then slowly let it out through your mouth.

Now let's move on to the stretch. While you're still laying in bed, take your right knee, bend it and twist it over to the left side. Let's hold it there for a few seconds. And make sure you continue to breathe as you're doing this stretch.

And release. Now let's do the other side. Take your left knee, bend it and twist it over to the right side. Hold, and breathe.

While you're still in bed, turn around so you're on your front side. Get on your hands and knees and then lean back into child's pose. Your knees should be bent and your arms stretched out in front of you. And you should feel this in your back and your hips. Hold for about a minute and concentrate on your breathing.

Slowly ease out of the stretch and sit on the edge of your bed. Roll your head all around. Let's start clockwise.

You can continue stretching while standing if you want. If you feel like there are any spots that still feel tight, gently stretch or roll it out. Just make sure to listen to your body.

I hope this short time with me, as you worked through this morning stretch together at the start of your day, gave you a moment to appreciate your physical body and a time of self care.

Gear up for the day with a morning stretch and breathing exercise led by Ashley.

A Morning Stretch

I really hope you had a good one, but if you didn't, that's okay. We're all allowed to have bad days, days when we feel frustrated or numb, or lost, or even days when we want to just sit somewhere and cry.

Regardless of what kind of day you had today, I just wanted to say you did great. You really did.

I see you trying your best and I'm so proud of you for that.

Life isn't easy. It often makes us stop and look around, and it seems like everyone else has their life together.

It might make you feel like you're falling behind or like you're not good enough. I just want to say that that is literally not the case at all.

We all have our own paths. As unique as you are as a person or as an individual, so is the course of your life. You are doing the absolute best at living your life.

Did you do your best today, as you? Not as your friend, or your sibling, or your classmate, or anyone else. As you.

So with that in mind, take a moment to reflect on your day.

As the day comes to a close, you can slowly ease into a time of quiet and rest. Let's decompress and wind down together.

With each exhale, feel today gently ease out of you.

And with each inhale, feel yourself storing energy to take on tomorrow.

Allow your body to relax and give it the time it needs to restore all the energy it expended today.

I'm going to say this one more time, because I feel like you really don't believe me when I say this, but you really did so great today.

Ashley Choi

21 Questions with Ashley

Start Your Day Right

Consistency is Key

A Morning Stretch

Wind Down

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