Can we start eating please? The table was lined with boxes, filled with colorful and bright foods that are specially made just this one time of year. The bright red prawns, still glistening from their sweet sake and soy sauce marinade, were inviting me to reach for them. My eyes also scanned for the sugar-coated […]
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What It’s Like To Do a Thanksgiving Wellness Retreat
Mohonk is a private mountain resort located in the Hudson Valley, surrounded by 40000 acres of forest and wildlife. Founded in 1869, it’s an old and historic landmark resort, well-known for the loyal families that make an annual 90-minute drive up from New York City. Rumor has it that it’s also the supposed inspiration location […]
Become the Friend Everyone Needs: Spreading Love Through Postcards
Learning how to use the design equipment at my school better, I’ve recently spent my weekends designing and laser cutting or rastering special, personalized, postcards for my friends. (You can read more about laser cutting in design here) These are dumb nicknames that we made for eachother, and together we think of ourselves as a […]
The Perfect Gift for Family and Friends Is a Homemade Book: How You Can Make a Quarto
A quarto book is a great gift to give to friends and family for the holiday season! It’s very easy to make, yet demonstrates an art and skill that anyone would be impressed by and appreciate. What is a quarto? A quarto is an 8-page double-sided booklet, made by folding a single sheet of paper […]
Just a lil something that made me smile… 🌞
So I was going through some old things with my little sister, and we came across something really funny in one of her old notebooks. She likes to draw like me, and she illustrated an event that happened to her one day: If you get paranoid easily maybe you relate? 😅 It’s been about 4 […]
Reframing Aesthetics of Have-To-Do Tasks with Spotify
What are aesthetics of Have-To-Do tasks? To read my explanation of these terms and why we need to combat them directly to address the root causes of procrastination, read my article here! Goal of Reframing Aesthetics The goal of aesthetic-combating strategies is to provide yourself with resources that will help you when you’re feeling unmotivated, […]
Postcards Helped Me Deal With Loneliness
Being an introvert is not easy in a society that primarily rewards extroverted personalities. While I am not anti-social, I frequently find myself tired after extended periods of socializing, and will spend time alone to recharge myself. But prolonged periods in solitude sometimes causes me to feel lonely, and unattended, this loneliness can be detrimental […]
Onsens as the perfect place to relax
One of my favorite Japan-exclusive activities is going to the onsen with friends. Onsens are public baths, a popular leisure activity in Japan, and are a place to socialize, relax, and get some peace and quiet away from the busy and work-centric stresses and pressures from society. Many of my western friends are initially off […]
Things You’ll Regret: Stop Making The Perfectionist’s Mistake
Like any other person, I have dreams, goals, and ambitions. I don’t want to waste my life, and to do that, I need to make the best choices. So I spend a lot of time and consideration making decisions — How do I spend my free time? What should I be learning? What should I do for […]
The Habit To Adopt If You’re Searching For Opportunity, Good Luck, and Adventure
What is flow journaling? Flow journaling is a type of journaling that is messy, sporadic, intense, and brief. The practice is about getting all of your passing thoughts on paper, whether they seem like they immediately hold value or if they’ll hold value in the future. This documentation practice is used to help cultivate organic manifestations […]
