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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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  • January 27, 2026

what i eat in a week but it’s everything except food

aka a round-up of articles, books, shows, and other media

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  • August 18, 2023

happy ninth birthday, twirling pages!

alexandra gets emotional on her child's birthday and shares nine things she wish she knew before creating said child aka @twirlingpages

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  • August 18, 2022

happy eighth birthday, twirling pages!

eight years ago, i shared an instagram photo of my bookshelf on my then-new account, @twirlingpages. it feels magical and nostalgic to know that eight years has passed since then. (hello???) while i no longer blog (consistently) anymore, it feels...

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  • May 25, 2022

how i’ve been.

it's been a minute. here are a few life updates, feelings of nostalgia, and thoughts on cringe, and summer goals.

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  • October 20, 2021

how i built the website of my dreams (with jemi!)

alexandra built a landing page website she loves.

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  • August 4, 2020

get ready for NOSTALGIATHON, a ten-day readathon – information, prompts, giveaway

a few weeks ago, breana @milkybooks, tiffany @readbytiffany, and i shared our announcements, tbr, and giveaway for NOSTALGIATHON aka a ten-day readathon from august 7 to 16th, 2020

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  • May 25, 2020

quaranTING adventures! trying to get fit during quarantine

unless you’re living under a rock, i’m sure you all have heard of CHLOE TING!! i’m pretty out of shape LOL but i’ve been trying to work out at least a little bit during my time at home. i mentioned...

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  • May 18, 2020

what to do when you don’t know what to do

hey everyone, it’s priscilla, coming through with more blog posts as i promised! confession: i actually wrote this back in the winter and then missed my chance to post it HAHA. but since a lot of us are now stuck...

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