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Getting Back To My Roots

December 6, 2017

I tried to start another blog. I wanted something a little more hip, more beauty and fashion-focused, more in line with what’s all the rage these days (influencers and all that). But what I found was that I really didn't have anything to write about when I limited myself, and it just didn’t feel right. There are many beauty and/or fashion blogs I admire, but when it came to my own, I felt completely uninspired writing and blogging in that particular style. I’ve never been one for taking selfies, posing for contrived f[...]

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Review: CycleBar Westgate West

May 15, 2017

Posted In: Health | Local

So, I haven't thought much of spin in the last several years—aside from that one episode of Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt where they parody SoulCycle (See photo above. Season 1, Episode 11: Kimmy Rides a Bike. Hilarious. Highly recommended.). I did a bit of spinning in high school, but in all honesty, it's been about ten years since I've gotten back "in the saddle." Last week, I found out that a new CycleBar location had recently opened up in San Jose midway between Campbell and Cupertino. To celebrate their grand open[...]

May Update: New Music, Skincare & Self-Care.

May 12, 2017

It's been awhile since my last post, so I wanted to do a little monthly update to keep things fresh! I've been crazy busy trying to juggle everything (which I'll touch on shortly), but a lot has happened in the last little while that I wanted to write about. HOWSLA I came across this new compilation album from OWSLA while "training" for the Bay to Breakers 12K footrace on May 21st. I say "training" because B2B is technically more of a moving block party than a real run haha, but I just wanted an excuse to get into the[...]

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Sunday Best: Feb. 26, 2017

February 26, 2017

Posted In: Current Events | Entertainment | Local | Music | Personal

MUJI's Vancouver pop-up. I finally snagged a coveted spot to check out the MUJI pop-up shop, which is part of the Japan Unlayered exhibition at Fairmont Pacific Rim. MUJI is a Japanese brand (of sorts...you'll understand what I mean shortly) that designs and produces a variety of "no-brand quality goods." Think of them as a Japanese version of Ikea—although I think their products focus a tad more on practicality, sustainability, and design. According to a printout I received at the pop-up, the company is based on�[...]

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Sunday Best: Feb. 5, 2017

February 5, 2017

Posted In: Entertainment | Personal | TV

#Girlsquad. I have to admit that it's been extremely rare for me to have some girls-only time lately. My core group of girls split up last year—geographically—and I've sorely missed the kind of no-holds-barred conversation and laughter that can only be had with your closest girlfriends. I'm so glad one of them ended up here (we're going out this weekend!) and that I also met some awesome new ones I danced the night away with last Friday! It can take me a little while to open up sometimes, but everyone was extremely[...]