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Three powerful perspectives for life (on moving to a new apartment)
Three bubble baths in four days... It's my way of affirming myself that "moving in a pandemic is hard work, so be kind to yourself."...


How to find joy in everyday mundane activities
Sooooo it's been 2021 for four days. The long weekend has officially come to an end. For many of us, that means putting aside what we...


Holiday Issue(s) 2021: How to holiday when you’re alone
6:30 AM. Your alarm goes off. You hit the snooze button like always and turn to the other side of the bed trying to get back to snuggling...


How do we heal?
"This is the time to heal." You may recall this line from Joe Biden in his victory speech. Perhaps it’s quite obvious to see why we all...


The key 'how-tos' that no one teaches us
"Life has a funny way of working itself out," doesn't it? The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of change for me, but perhaps after a...


On finding... scratch It, creating yourself
"So tell me, who is Diep Anh?" That's my name in Vietnamese, though most people usually just called me Diep (pronounced 'Zip,' hence the...


Self-love is a journey, not a destination
We all know the importance of self-love. It has been one of the most trendy themes on social media and the self-help industry capitalizes...


Three important lessons my dad taught me (happy birthday, daddy!)
If you read my last blog post , you may recall that I mentioned my dad and the significant influence he's had on me since I was a little girl. The man has officially turned 60 today while I'm on the other side of the globe, so I think the best way to honor him is to share with you three important lessons my dad taught me that I find relevant to all of us, especially during such difficult times like this. The first lesson — also the most important one — is self-care . His fa


"Fashion is what you wear. Style is what you do with it."
This quote has always been stuck with me ever since I came across it, not only in what or how I dress, but also translated into every...
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