A friend planning a trip to Europe asked me last year what I thought about Lisbon. I told her that no question about it, she had to go. Even though I had only been there once a decade ago, the colorful building facades and unique tiles with majestic glimpses of the water throughout the scenic city had captured my heart.…
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Birthday date at Michelin starred Burdock & Co
When we think of romance, we often conjure up images of candlelit dinners, long walks on the beach, and sweet nothings whispered between lovers. But romance isn’t confined to traditional romantic relationships. It’s woven into the fabric of friendships, your relationship with yourself, and the connections you build within your community. Dates can be enjoyed by yourself or with friends,…
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Dear Younger Self #1: Health is King
For a couple of years, I was that crazy person who worked out 3 hours a day, 6 days a week. My work was stressful and intense, with constant fires to put out. Despite being a foodie, my stress got to a point where I could barely eat – nor sleep more than a couple of hours. My body started…
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Busy accomplishing nothing (no more)
Hello there, it’s been a while. I had the intention to write weekly and even set aside time to do it. Why? My mind knew they needed to be done but my body just would not physically carry it out. Maybe you can relate. Every Monday would start with the best of intentions but somehow I’d find all these other…
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For the best rainy day cozies
Most of us love warm weather and beautiful sunny days but there’s also something to be said for rainy weekends spent at home in the winter. I never think of it as being trapped inside since there’s so many activities made that much better by the rain. Hotpot and movie marathon Perfect with friends and family but just as nice…
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Rituals: New Year
Since I was a child, I’ve always been particular and liked to have rituals. Even the most ordinary things can feel special with just a little more effort like plating your takeout on beautiful thrifted plates for a restaurant dining experience. The transition into a new year can sometimes be overwhelming and over the years I’ve worked out my own…
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Hello
Thanks for dropping by. How are you doing? Perhaps you’re in a great place or perhaps you’re like me, finishing up another year that started off with promise and then spiraled into “a series of the most unfortunate events”. Trying to keep afloat became a full time effort. Throughout this year, I went through all my usual pick-me ups like…
