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Millie grabs a second coffee and decides to study on the 'old campus,' known for its beauty and Yale-coded atmosphere. A small mishap with her coffee leads her to move benches. She then attempts to do some 'performative reading' by a tree, a canonical Rory Gilmore activity. She is joined by her friend, Helen, who jokingly claims to be 'Rory every day,' and they briefly discuss Rory Gilmore and Yale.
After dinner, at 7:45 PM, Millie heads to Sterling Library, a well-known Yale landmark, for an intense study session. She notes the beautiful 'harvest moon' outside. She spends three and a half hours working diligently, feeling completely immersed in her studies.
Back home at 11:37 PM, Millie begins her bedtime routine. She changes into her sleep shirt and starts a skincare routine, carefully cleaning her face and applying essence, a relief cream, and a Metacube pink collagen face mask. While unwinding, she watches a 30-minute compilation of cozy fall clips from Gilmore Girls, which she finds highly engaging. She reflects on how cosplaying Rory Gilmore provided her with a productive routine for the day. She encourages viewers to engage with her video and promises more Rory-inspired content in the future.
Millie wakes up at 6:18 AM, ready to embrace a productive week by cosplaying Rory Gilmore. She challenges herself to achieve a high level of productivity, aiming to make Rory's fictional rival, Paris, proud. Millie plans to incorporate Rory's activities at Yale, like reading and getting coffee, into her day. She starts with morning reading and journaling, reflecting on the importance of gratitude and introspection amidst her busy academic schedule.
Millie then transitions to putting together an outfit inspired by Rory Gilmore. She consults Pinterest for Rory's fall outfits, favoring cable-knit sweaters, mini skirts, and tights. Collaborating with a friend, she tries on various white sweaters and a thrifted tan jacket to assemble her Rory-esque look. She then applies a light make-up routine, including blush, brow gel, eyeliner, mascara, and a tinted lip balm, completing her transformation with gold hoop earrings.
Millie packs her bag with essentials, including a charger, tide pen, hairbrush, birth control, Yale ID, AirPods, and hand sanitizer. She adds a Brandy Melville scarf and a thrifted watch to complete her Rory Gilmore-inspired accessories. After a quick full outfit check, she heads out, enjoying the campus surroundings while walking to get breakfast.
Later, at 10:30 AM, Millie goes for coffee before heading to 'Book Trader,' a bookstore and cafe, which she describes as Rory's dream date spot. She browses DVDs and books, even picking up Virginia Woolf's 'To the Lighthouse.' After enjoying her large vanilla latte, she heads to her class.