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the art of growing up, ch 14 💌 it’s normal to ex the art of growing up, ch 14 💌 

it’s normal to expect teenagers to decide the rest of their life (their major, career trajectory, specialty) but… 😭✋🏻 how??? i was very confident when i chose ballet but i’m glad i decided to carve my own path afterwards.

if you’re going through a quarter life crisis, career pivot, or still figuring it out, just know that i am here for you! we are in this together! 🙂‍↕️💗
when you’re reunited with long distance friends 🥹🩷 when you’re reunited with long distance friends 🥹🩷

inspo @fredericaruth @victoriaaren_
the art of growing up, ch 13 💌 there are soooooo the art of growing up, ch 13 💌 

there are soooooo many times i just want to skip to the end — when watching a show, reading a book, making a video, and on and on. but!! i’m learning to pause and take a note from my younger self. 🫂 because the most rewarding aspect is often through the experience of it rather than the end result. 🕺
saw a few people do this last month so here are so saw a few people do this last month so here are some things i’m doing in may 🌸⭐️🩷💌📕
i’ve been creating on this space for a while so i i’ve been creating on this space for a while so i figured it’s time for a reintroduction! 💌

don’t be a stranger & pls share something about yourself! genuinely want to get to know you 🥹⭐️
happy AAPI month! featuring some diaspora and tran happy AAPI month! featuring some diaspora and translated works by asian authors, curated by your favorite book club @subtleasian.bookclub 📚🥰💗
the art of growing up, ch 12 💌 cringe is an unav the art of growing up, ch 12 💌 

cringe is an unavoidable and without it there is no discomfort, discovery, or development. 🙂‍↔️ so yes, allllll the cringe-y moments as a teenager helped create who you are now (in the best way!).

if there’s something out there that you’re holding back on in fear of cringe, let this be your true reminder to embrace cringe!!! 🫂💗
an outfit inspired by katabasis by rf kuang 🩵 an outfit inspired by katabasis by rf kuang 🩵
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  • March 5, 2018

REVIEW: Chemistry Lessons, by Meredith Goldstein

i was so so so excited about this one because even though i’m not super into science anymore, it just sounded so nerdy and adorable that i knew i had to read it. i’ve never even considered manipulating pheromones to attract...

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  • February 28, 2018

REVIEW: Emergency Contact, by Mary H. K. Choi

first of all, can i just say how much i’m LOVING the rise of asian visibility in ya? or books in general? + written by an asian author (!!!), Emergency Contact featured korean-american penny lee but there wasn’t much mention about race...

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  • February 9, 2018

Meet Camille! // The Belles Blog Tour + GIVEAWAY

thank you to Disney Publishing for partnering with me on this blog tour and giveaway! hello!!! i recently finished The Belles, by Dhonielle Clayton and had some mixed feelings. even though i didn’t enjoy it as much as i’d hoped,...

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  • February 6, 2018

REVIEW: American Panda, by Gloria Chao

American Panda feels like a deeply personal novel. out of all the books i read (and i read A LOT of books), this was the first starring a teen Chinese-American – like me. for the first time ever, i felt...

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  • January 24, 2018

REVIEW: The Secret History, by Donna Tartt

how do i even begin describing my feelings for The Secret History? it’s a book i never thought i’d read, or enjoy. however, after a lot of praise, i decided to pick it up on a whim. and i loved...

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  • January 15, 2018

The Best Cruel Characters + GIVEAWAY for The Cruel Prince!!

this blog post/giveaway is in paid partnership with NOVL! all opinions my own. i have a severe soft spot for antagonists and antiheroes. there’s something admirable about being bad. but truth be told, i don’t think these characters are really...

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  • January 6, 2018

SERIES REVIEW: Wolf by Wolf & Blood for Blood, by Ryan Graudin

i don’t know why i waited this long to read Wolf by Wolf. probably because it’s no longer a loud NEW RELEASE and probably because it’s not very hyped, but BUT this duology is so so wonderful. the world is...

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  • November 27, 2017

REVIEW: Spliced, by Jon McGoran

okay, i have to be honest. before receiving this book, i’d never heard of it, the author, or the publishing company. but i read the synopsis, and it sounded interesting enough, so i said to myself, sure! why not give...

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