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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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  • July 24, 2018

☆ visiting san juan, puerto rico ☆

as most of us know, hurricane maria hit puerto rico last september, labelled as the most catastrophic natural disaster on the island ever. there were thousands of deaths and over $90 billion worth of damages to homes and key industries that will...

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  • July 20, 2017

6 of My Most Favorite Pictures Taken in China

hello! it’s kaitlin and i am here today with my first post for twirling pages. if you don’t know i am a huge traveler and recently, i was fortunate enough to spend a few weeks wandering around china. i had...

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  • April 5, 2016

ballet competitions with xan – 2016 edition

do you have any idea how happy i am now that ballet competition season is over? VERY HAPPY. although there’s more later in the summer, i can (almost) relax for a few weeks. this year, i went to three of...

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  • August 19, 2015

welcome to new york // part vii

my last entire week in the city! *sheds tear* i cannot believe seven weeks have passed. while i was here, time was liquid. while technically this is being published three weeks after the actual events, let’s just pretend i’m on...

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  • August 9, 2015

welcome to new york // part vi

i was supposed to leave the city after this, but i guess i’m staying! i was beyond excited and happy when i got the job to be a counselor for ABT’s young dancer summer program (and when my parents let...

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  • July 28, 2015

welcome to new york // part v

originally, i was only going to stay in the city for five weeks since my summer program is five weeks. however on monday, there was a sign up sheet for older girls (such as moi) to be a counselor for...

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  • July 25, 2015

welcome to new york // part iii

sad news: you’ll slowly see the amount of pictures in these posts disappearing because the camera on my phone WON’T FOCUS. it’s honestly making me scream. i want to throw it at a brick wall sometimes. i’ve given up recapping...

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  • July 12, 2015

welcome to new york // part ii

so i’ve already been in the city for three plus weeks and i’ve only recapped week one HAH. i’ve been trying to cram everything so please forgive me for not being very up to date and having this from actually...

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