Have you ever bought books thinking you can’t wait to read them when you get home, but never end up reading them? If yes, I feel you. If no, well then…good for you hahah. I love browsing through self-help books. I have a stack of them on my shelf, but I rarely flip through them.Continue reading “Set Systems Not Goals: My Atomic Habits During COVID”
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5 Things I Learned From Running a Half Marathon
First thing first, let’s address the elephant in the room. Truth be told, being consistent on WordPress is indeed very hard to do hahaha, especially in the midst of full-time work and school. But in the last few months of being mia, I did something I never thought I would despite it being on myContinue reading “5 Things I Learned From Running a Half Marathon”
12 Things to Do For Your Mental Health (Part 1)
Let’s have a real talk. How have y’all been lately? I hope you’re doing better than I am, because I haven’t been well. There has been a lot going on in the past several months; whether it’s managing my emotions on all the things that are happening in the world, taking actions on various incidentsContinue reading “12 Things to Do For Your Mental Health (Part 1)”
Skincare Tips & Tricks for Beginners (Part 2)
For those of you who have read the part 1 to this series, you know I’m a skincare-olic. I love skincare but I wasn’t very knowledgeable in it. I pick up most of the tips along the (hard) way and as much as I would like to say “I don’t regret anything”, the truth isContinue reading “Skincare Tips & Tricks for Beginners (Part 2)”
A City Girl’s Summer Bucket List
Toronto has been above 30 degrees for the past several days. I can barely see when I’m outside because my eyes are always squinting from the sun. Do you know what that means? It’s sunscreen season baby! (and also Kae please remember to bring your sunglasses next time) Although summer this time around is muchContinue reading “A City Girl’s Summer Bucket List”
My Everyday Glow-Up Smoothie
I never used to be a smoothie kind of gal, because the ones I order outside are usually really thick, which I don’t like. But knowing how healthy smoothies can be, I wanted to give it another shot. I started blending my own instead so I can control the texture, and soon enough, I haveContinue reading “My Everyday Glow-Up Smoothie”
Skincare Tips & Tricks for Beginners (Part 1)
I don’t use a lot of makeup…in fact, I don’t even know what a bronzer or highlighter is. But skincare on the other hand, is my jam. People have all kinds of buying obsessions, and for me it is skincare products. I am by no means an expert, and I am still picking up knowledgeContinue reading “Skincare Tips & Tricks for Beginners (Part 1)”
12 Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery
In the past 2 years, I was lost. I didn’t know what I want in life and what life wants from me. I was confused because no matter what I was doing, it didn’t seem to be enough to make me feel content or fulfilled. I started doing more self-reflection and eventually realized that… IContinue reading “12 Journal Prompts for Self-Discovery”
6 Ways Travelling Solo Has Changed My Life
There are certain decisions you make that influence the course of your life. Maybe not a 180% directional change, but it might’ve become significant turning points. Travelling solo was one of them for me. I took my first solo trip back in 2016. I was SO scared y’all. But I wanted to step out ofContinue reading “6 Ways Travelling Solo Has Changed My Life”
30-Day Instagram Detox: What I’ve Learned
Every several months I do a 30-day detox on things that consume most of my time and sanity. Usually it is social media. Ever since quarantine started, I find myself dwelling on Instagram for longer hours everyday. Afterall, there are just so many ‘challenges’ to do! But it came to a point where it startsContinue reading “30-Day Instagram Detox: What I’ve Learned”
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