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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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  • February 1, 2020

farewell & foresights: january 2020

farewell, january alexandra: this past month felt like the LONGEST EVER; i didn’t even realize until i was thinking about what i did. the first week was: finishing up my ballet winter program, spending extra time with family, and meeting...

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  • January 7, 2020

a week in the life of a barnard student

HELLO! i’ve been meaning to write/edit this post for…..basically the whole semester, and although this is later than i had planned, here it is! i wanted to give you all a look into my life at barnard/going to college in...

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  • December 30, 2019

farewell & foresights: december 2019

farewell, december alexandra: and like that, the year is over. so much has changed this past year, but let’s just recap this month. i originally wanted to do a review of my year/decade, but got behind on tasks and didn’t...

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  • December 3, 2019

farewell & foresights: november 2019

farewell, november november was like a roller coaster. it’s not that it was chaotic or inconsistent; instead, it was anticipation, climax, and downfall. i say this because i had my ballet performance in the middle of the month. the weeks...

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  • November 28, 2019

a few things i’m thankful for

a few months ago, i started journaling regularly. in addition to my daily to-dos, i’d write three things i was grateful for every morning and night. in doing this exercise i realized how wonderful and important it is to express...

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  • November 1, 2019

farewell & foresights: october 2019

farewell, october alexandra: october is over and i’m sad it never got lower than 70ºF (for the daily highs). SIGH. it is currently 90 as i type; is it even autumn?!! anyway, this past month has been mostly about subtle...

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  • October 1, 2019

farewell & foresights: september 2019

farewell, september it took me a while to recall what i did this past month because i feel like i got nothing done but what else is new!!!! in reality, it wasn’t so bad. i went to new york in...

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  • September 23, 2019

thoughts on creativity, the internet, and the present

it’s (technically) the last day of summer as i type; 80’s music is playing in the coffee shop i’m sitting in; and i feel like i’m on the verge of SOMETHING, although unsure what that SOMETHING is. in the beginning...

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