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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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  • October 2, 2018

SERIES REVIEW: Strange the Dreamer + Muse of Nightmares, by Laini Taylor

i read Strange the Dreamer nearly a year ago, but i remember the experience so vividly. laini taylor’s writing is SO BEAUTIFUL. i had to stop every few paragraphs and pages to simply admire the way she crafts sentences. HOW?!...

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  • October 1, 2018

REVIEW: The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy, by Mackenzi Lee

oh man. oh man. oh man! i adored this book so, so much. i don’t usually rate books so high, but Lady’s Guide was one of my most anticipated reads of 2018 and after sitting on it, to process after i finished reading,...

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  • May 29, 2018

REVIEW: Save the Date, by Morgan Matson

Save the Date was a mess – in the sense that there’s a lot going on. the story is set in a span of three days and sometimes it feels like there’s so much craze that there isn’t time to...

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  • April 24, 2018

REVIEW: The Way You Make Me Feel, by Maurene Goo

The Way You Make Me Feel is one of my favorite books of 2018, and possibly ever. i was super excited to read it because 1) cute summer contemporary!! 2) set in LA, my hometown, and 3) asian-american representation!!!!! it...

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  • March 29, 2018

Mary H.K. Choi’s Emergency Contacts + GIVEAWAY!!

hello hello hello friends! i’m so excited to bring a special guest to the blog: Mary H.K. Choi, the author of Emergency Contact!! i read Emergency Contact earlier this year and LOVED IT. Haley also wrote a review for it...

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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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  • 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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  • November 8, 2017

Whichwood Mood Board (Blog Tour)

there’s nothing better than making a mood board for an especially ~moody~ book. i only read the first few pages of Whichwood but i already can feel ALL THE VIBES; the urges to go on weheartit to make a mood...

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