how do we keep going?

4:57 PM
We meet again. I hope you've been well. From my early 20's when I started this blog until now, my goal was always to reach out and make you feel like you are not alone. I've neglected you, but what else is new? I've neglected this beloved space for a long time. As life happened and as I aged, I didn't know how to document it all. There was so much. And it's so funny because the life I have now...
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it has always been you

4:33 PM
It usually goes like this: so and so didn't share their snack with you, or your best friend decided to have a new best friend this week, leaving you on ice. Childhood drama used to be pretty simple. They were often things others did to us. External. It was easy to pinpoint who the culprit was in all cases.Adulthood drama is a different beast because the culprit is you. It has always been you. Thus...
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I see a move in your future...

5:32 PM
image via Astrology man. Who believes in them?The moons and stars all align and pull at my brain and heart. Pulling up urges inside me that I've put off for far too long. My astrologer blew my mind the other day.The good thing is the pragmatism of the lover aligns with my impulsivity. We want to move. We are taking advantage of this situation to build our wealth, to lay down roots of the seeds...
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Distractions

11:26 PM
Image sourceDo you ever feel like life is moving at the speed of light and crawling at a slow pace at the same time? Like time with my parents. I don't have enough days left with them and this pandemic continues to take those days away. At the same time, I've lost track of each day, hardly remembering what I had for lunch the day prior. The days blur together to the point where a weekend no longer...
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No Ending is Final

1:50 AM
So picking up where we left off. What happens after we fail? What happens when the world doesn't end after the worse thing we thought would happen, happens?I didn't immediately pick myself up, but eventually I did. I finished school, finally, in record time receiving a four-year degree in two years. In that time, I beat applicants at some of the best schools to intern at Uber one year into its founding....
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Eleventh month check-in. How are you really?

11:08 PM
It's been some time. When I had less responsibilities, I had so much more time to blog, and so many things I wanted to share on here. That was when I was in my 20's. So here's an attempt to catch you up, all three of you. You have no idea how long I've been thinking about this entry before I finally sat down to type. Hint: it's more six months.Where shall we begin. Career?If you've been following...
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Influencer Trends to Avoid; Summer 2020 Edition

1:01 AM
The alternative title of this entry should be: How to Dress like an Influencer; Summer 2020 EditionIt's so easy when you are bombarded by the same images or "it" item on every influence's feed to think that you, too, want to own that particular item. But in reality, through strategic PR moves, influencers are all gifted the same items at an opportune time that it tricks you into thinking it's suddenly...
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Cultivating Individuality

11:08 PM
She's not dreamily watching her friend sleep, she's trying to figure out how to steal her soul.There is this woman who has been an avid follower of mine for a very long time. We used to be friends until I realized that I was always giving and she was always taking. I've invited her to countless get-togethers and birthdays but the courtesy was never returned. In my annual evaluation of toxic people...
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strange world

9:00 AM
It's been a strange few months. But the most important reckoning is upon us and our society. As we are forced to look inward because our outsides are out of reach, we have to accept the painful truth that we do not live in a post racial world. I mourn for the death of those who shouldn't be gone, who did nothing wrong. If criminals don't deserve death, neither does the innocent. As an Asian American,...
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Self Care: Skin Care Staples

12:01 AM
During these times of social unrest, as we strive to make a positive impact in whatever way we can, it is so important to take care of ourselves so we can continue to show up for others.I mentioned some items on prior posts relegated specifically to the Sephora sales, but this is the complete list of skin care products that have always served me right. TonerFloral Tony Lotion - SisleyMy skin...
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Wedding in a French Chateau

9:42 PM
I haven't really shared details of my wedding with you guys, have I? It was such a crazy experience that the planning took a lot of out me and my husband. After two years (our anniversary was yesterday), I finally have the energy to revisit. The idea It started out as a 'what if' discussion between my girlfriend and I during a wine night in. Into our second bottle of wine she said, "I can...
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Reformation Sale: What I Bought

9:48 PM
Everything from The Reformation makes me feel like a lady. So happy am I that their recent sale is a pretty epic one. Here's an indulgent blog entry about what I bought, my pre-haul so to speak. Shipping is the bane of my existence. San Francisco weather calls for sweaters year-round and I've probably acquired over 20 new ones since I moved here four years ago. But your girl can't resist ones...
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Current Obsession: Tapered Trousers

10:52 PM
Relaxed fit and so very Scandinavian. This silhouette is the very essence of cool sf workwear and comfortable grocery outing. Am I right? I recently bought a few pairs to pair with some tank tops and loose button-up shirts. Anouk, who's instagram I post below, wears a few from the Swedish brand Weekday. She looks so effortless. Unfortunately, they do not ship to the United States. But I've...
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