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What’s New With Me: 3 Life Updates
1. I’m going back to the workforce. I want to secure my financial future. Holding down a predictable income stream will relieve the pressure of feeling like my creative endeavors have to pay off overnight. I won’t be stopping there. Landing a job will only give me a foundation from which to build, and rest…
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Reflections on Creating Content on Medium and YouTube
Everyone needs a little place to call their own. A sanctuary. Somewhere to rest and let their hair down to be themselves. To me, that’s been this blog here on WordPress. My corner of the internet where I get to simply be. Others have a Youtube channel, a Medium publication, a WordPress of their own. …
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‘Tis the Season! To Get Rid of Anything That No Longer Serves You 
Greetings earthlings! Last week, I said I’d post on Monday (the 20th), and guess what… I forgot! 🙈 The day got away from me. Have you ever felt like you go into a trance while deep cleaning the house? 🧹🧼 Especially in advance of the holidays when you’re extra motivated to get it done? I…
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A Sign Post in my Writing Journey
(Photo by Patrick Robert Doyle on Unsplash) No catchy titles, no attention-grabbing intro. Just sharing what’s on my spirit. Here’s the thing. I notice my evolution on WordPress in my short 10 months on the platform. I love WordPress for the intentions that brought me here: to find my voice, to house my thoughts in one place, to…
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How to Plan for Your Happiness in Your Second Pandemic Winter
No one wished for part two of this, yet here we are
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The Kardashians: How Public Opinion Shapes and Shifts
(Photo via Hayu.com) Everyone seems to have an opinion on the Kardashians. They can be very polarizing, which is why they present a perfect opportunity to explore the origins of one’s opinions. Per my last post, I’m following Ijeoma Oluo’s writing exercise and launching into my investigative process on how I came to hold my…
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My Biggest Achievements of 2021 So Far
(Photo by Pexels) I got a new laptop! I’m so incredibly excited because it symbolizes the start of something new. My old laptop lasted me well over 8 years and counting, and while it still functions with the basics, the screen glitches when I open it up, and that made me nervous. If you’re like…
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4 Timeless French Fashion Tips to Enhance Your Style (Plus Thanksgiving Updates and My Bullet Journal)
(Photo by Napat Saeng on Unsplash) Greetings, friends, especially to the newcomers who have since followed my blog. Thank you for being here. Thanksgiving Updates I am pleased to share that I survived Thanksgiving, if not flat out thrived. Seeing friends and family after many months has been an absolute blessing. Vibes were shared, food enjoyed, laughs had, and…
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5 Mindful Intentions To Cultivate Inner Peace This Thanksgiving Holiday
(Photo by Pexels) Millions of Americans are gearing up for the Thanksgiving holiday, as am I. I learned the history of Thanksgiving in school, where the narrative heavily favors the colonizers. Namely, they’re called European ‘settlers’ and ‘colonists’ instead of a more holistic, more accurate description: European colonizers. As ugly and painful as history is,…
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5 Easy Self-Care Tips For When You Have the Common Cold
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. Please consult your doctor and/or a certified healthcare professional if you are sick and in need of care. The below content is for entertainment purposes only. (Photo by Pexels) I have not caught the common cold in almost two whole years, knock on wood! I don’t miss feeling sick…
Melissa Chanthalangsy 