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Step by Step
progress is progress no matter how smallno matter how slow Feeling stuck these days. I’m always thankful to in the presence of my husband, family, and friends. Now, I am giving myself space to breathe and feel like myself again. Here is a progress pic of embroidery I started in 2023, working it’s way to completion slowly. Inspired by Weekly Prompt: Flow
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Asheville Glamping: Cabin Escape in the Blue Ridge
As a big milestone birthday is coming up, I went back and forth on what to do, what to do. I wanted it to be something special that I can remember, so my last few years’ birthdays of staying at home and having a picnic in the backyard was out. Though, that was very enticing and almost won! Should I go big and celebrate at the historic resort? Or rent a nice Airbnb and go downtown? As I was wandering around the internet for awhile, I found this beautiful cabin near Asheville. The listing caught my eye instantly, for its rustic wooden cabin color. I was drawn to the bunk…
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Moving On
Letting go of the unreasonable expectationsLetting go of the pressure throbbing in my brainEnough of the days and weeks ruminating and stressingEnough of being judged by standards that I have no say inMoving on from the people I should be pleasingMoving on from the system that I should be fitting in Shed the layer of 20sRebirth in the 30sA new era, a new Me In reading the Art of Happiness, I am more focused on prioritizing my appreciation, contentment and joyfulness. I am meditating, and am grateful for every day. The Art of Happiness is to pursue activities that lead to wholesome living, and avoid activities that lead to suffering.…
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Reflections: How to Handle Pain and Regain Self Confidence
With the passing Lunar New Year, it is a good time as any to write a reflections post. The last year has been particular hard as I have started a new job. My job has given me more opportunities that I have ever had. I experienced new freedoms and finally had what I had always dreamed of having: traveling :). I had enjoyed multiple business trips all expense paid for, day and night difference from my usual budget travels. Because I was so busy and enamored with this new job, I did not expect the fall that was about to happen. On the flip dark side, I have also encountered…
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The Four Agreements Reread
Reread: Jan 2024 The Four Agreements is a philosophical self-improvement book that was recommended by my husband years ago before we were married. It intruiged me as he said this book has helped shape his life, and he had reread it several times. I took his advice and read it for the first time years ago, then a couple more times. It has changed me in a simple yet fundamental way. Read my first review here. Who should read this book? I have always battled my inner self, and I am most often my biggest enemy. This book helped me take control and responsibilities of how I feel and act.…
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European Reboot Adventures: Starting with Ireland 🍀
My husband and I decided to take a Europe trip to visit my sister while she was studying abroad in Ireland. It was especially exciting because it would be my husband’s first time in Europe. It was great timing because I was in a rough patch emotionally and physically – feeling stuck and overwhelmed with work and life. Without completely intending this, I was able to experience a lot in Euope that refreshed my mind and soul. Ireland holds a special place in my heart as I have always felt connected to Ireland. Maybe that it was because I was born on Saint Patricks day, or that I love Irish…
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How to Spend Winter Solstice: A Time for Reflection, Renewal, and Connection
A moment of stillness amidst the chaos, a reminder of the beauty of change. This is a perfect time to write my first post in this new-old blog. Winter Solstice: the word “solstice” comes from the Latin words “sol” (sun) and “sistere” (to stand still). This is because the sun appears to stand still in the sky at the solstice. Winter solstice is the shortest day of the year, marking the transition from autumn to winter. There are many different winter solstice traditions around the world. Winter solstice is a time of year when many people feel introspective and reflective. The long nights and cold weather provide an opportunity to…
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Spending Christmas in Korea by Myself
This is a post I started on April 17, 2017. Christmas in Korea is a couple’s holiday. And to make myself clarify, I wasn’t single. I was very much in a relationship. I was traveling through Southeast Asia during this festive holiday. I had just finished.. …Continued on August 14, 2022. … my study abroad semester in Singapore. I can only imagine what I was trying to write five years ago (already 3 years after my travel in Korea). Now we are 8 years after my travels to Korea! It’s amusing to read my old writing, opening a window to my past self and seeing my life struggles. Anyways, Korea…
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Book Review: Fight Club
January 22, 2020Fight ClubBy: Chuck Palahniuk Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk was a dark and deep read, touching on concepts that paints the picture of how dark the real world is. It is a very quick-paced read, about halfway through, it was impossible to put down. Ideas in this book are great reminders of thinking about what is raw and important. In the midst of a rat race, am I working to spend more and improve my quality of material life? Am I really present with the people I’m around? Am I living my life to its fullest? What if we could do anything right now, what is it? Tyler…
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July Resolutions
July seems to be my favorite time of year to start a new year’s resolution. It has been 2 years since I posted, so I guess it’s time to write again. We just came back from a long trip abroad and have in mind some takeaways to shape lives for the better. Pura Vida- enjoy pure life. Go out to nature more. See and do more arts. Be around more people, and enjoy them! Read and write more. Be kind to each other. Those we love the most will be staying, so have patience and appreciate them. At the end of the day, what’s most important?