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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 4, 2020

REVIEW: Anna K, by Jenny Lee

Anna K is so good, it convinced me to start reading the classic 982 paged classic it was based on — Anna Karenina. if i’m being honest, there’s nothing super special about this novel. the writing is alright; pacing is...

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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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  • 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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  • June 24, 2016

REVIEW: how it feels to fly, by kathryn holmes

it’s frightening how much i related with the main character. HOW IT FEELS TO FLY is a book that is ME. the story follows a ballet dancer who struggles with anxiety, panic attacks, and body image issues. although i don’t...

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  • November 13, 2015

REVIEW: on the fence, by kasie west

ON THE FENCE – like all kasie west’s contemporary novels – is super adorable. i wanted to read this since finishing the last novel i read by kasie west, THE FILL IN BOYFRIEND. when i was craving (like CRAVING) a...

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  • August 20, 2015

REVIEW: popular, by maya van wagenen

i read so many raved reviews about POPULAR, so i was very excited when i finally picked it up. but it also meant i had very high expectations. for the most part, these expectations were met. the story follows maya...

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  • May 30, 2015

REVIEW + DISCUSSION: p.s. i still love you, by jenny han

i enjoyed this book more than the first, but i was still hoping for more. if you haven’t read to all the boys i’ve loved before, please go check out that review first! this will have spoilers to the first...

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