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  • Being “High Maintenance” So I Can Be Low Maintenance

    Why I spend time on my routines so I don’t have to spend time getting ready. I’ll admit it, I can be a little high maintenance. I like getting my nails done. I keep up with my hair appointments. I love a good skincare routine. I oil my lashes…almost every…

  • Why Nasung Donkasu Needs to Be on Your Southern California Food List

    Introduction I’ll be honest, I didn’t know much about Korean food before visiting Nasung Donkasu, but after one meal, I completely understood why this place has such a loyal following. Located in Aliso Viejo, Nasung Donkasu specializes in Korean comfort food with generous portions, fresh ingredients, and dishes that are…

  • My Favorite Travel Purchases

    As someone who has made traveling a major priority this year and last year, I’ve purchased my fair share of travel gadgets, accessories, and “must-have” items. Some of them quickly became staples that I now refuse to travel without. After traveling throughout 2025 and 2026 and recently returning from Italy,…

  • Dear 24,

    It’s strange sitting down to hash this out because for so much of this year I was simply trying to get through it. Looking back now, I can confidently say that 24 was the hardest year of my life so far, but somehow it was also one of the most…

  • What to See, Eat, and Experience in Italy: My Rome & Assisi Travel Guide

    Italy had been on my bucket list for years, but nothing could have prepared me for what it actually felt like to step off the plane and find myself surrounded by thousands of years of history, incredible food, beautiful churches, and some of the most unforgettable views I’ve ever seen.…

  • What 25 Has Taught Me About Becoming Her

    For the longest time, I thought “becoming her” was a destination. I imagined there would be a point in my life where everything would finally click into place. I’d have the career figured out, my faith would be unwavering, my finances would be perfect, my health goals would be met,…

  • Big Girl Lessons Before 25

    As I approach 25, I have realized something very important: growing up is honestly just a series of lessons, trial runs, heartbreaks, discoveries, and moments where you realize maybe…just maybe…you did not know everything after all. And while I still have SO much life left to learn, here are a…

  • What Healing Actually Looked Like for Me

    Trigger Warning: This post contains discussions of depression, emotional distress, and difficult thoughts related to mental health and heartbreak. Healing was not pretty for me. I think sometimes online we see “healing journeys” packaged into aesthetic routines, solo dates, journaling, candles, Pilates classes, and soft music. While yes, there were…

  • My Morning vs Night Skincare

    Hey everyone!! If there’s one thing I’ve learned in my 20s, it’s that more does not always mean better, especially when it comes to skincare. Over the years, my routine has gotten so much simpler. I’m not doing 10–12 steps anymore. I’m not trying every new product I see on…

  • My Realistic Travel Packing List

    Let me start here, this is not your “one carry-on, minimalist, wear-the-same outfit three times different ways” packing list. I plan my outfits ahead of time, according to my itinerary. If I need two outfits in one day, I pack two outfits. I like to feel fresh, put together, and…