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GUIDE FOR THE ANXIOUS: Ichiran Ramen
If you’re an anxious person like me that needs to look up how to act right at restaurants, this literal step by step guide is for you. Continue reading
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How to Make a Custom T Money Card

If you’re looking for a unique yet practical souvenir from your trip to Seoul, this one’s for you!! Here’s a no bullshit guide to making your very own customized transportation card. Machine: OPPACARD Locations (that I know of): Is the machine only in Korean? There are other languages available like English or Chinese Price: ₩7,000 Continue reading
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The Burdens of “Maybe”

In this little thing we like to call life, I believe in a thread woven with the delicate fibers of possibility– the ‘maybe’. It’s the silent question mark that hangs over our decisions, causing anxiety imagining tales of alternate paths and potential futures (shoutout to the multiverse– I love me some Loki!). Many people, myself Continue reading
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Not-so-hidden gem of the Peninsula: Foster City

Foster City is one of my favorite cities along the peninsula, especially when we start getting our warmer, sunnier days here in the Bay. What makes this city so unique is the fact that this is a city planned back in the 1960s that includes a network of lagoons and waterways– if you’ve ever flown Continue reading
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Embracing the Lifestyle: More Than Just a Bucket List
Another random piece that popped into my mind. In a world heavily inspired by bucket lists, travel goals, and must-see destinations determined by content, I often would find myself standing on the sidelines not really knowing where I’d go next. While many I know would find solace in meticulously planning their travels, I have come Continue reading
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It’s not less life that you want, it’s more.
Short late night post to unload my brain! I recall many years ago when I was having a heart to heart with an old college professor of mine about my declining mental health and he told me: Have you ever thought maybe it isn’t less life that you crave…but more? It took me years to Continue reading
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My WFH Essentials
My work from home essentials for when I’m working remotely from my actual home. I’ll dive into the must-have products that promise to elevate your home office experience. From ergonomic furniture that keeps discomfort at bay to tech gadgets that streamline your workflow. These are the products I’ve invested in to help turn my space Continue reading
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2023 YEAR END WRAP UP
As 2023 draws to a close, I’ve taken a moment to look back on a year that I was absolutely exhausted from working my corporate job, taking grad school classes, and somehow also being on a plane at least one a month. It was a year of reopening doors and rediscovering the joy of exploration, Continue reading
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Skincare Haul: K-Beauty
Hello, skincare lovers! If you’re as intrigued by the wonders of Korean skincare as I am, you’re in for a treat. I have indulged in yet another skincare haul on YesStyle, a haven for K-beauty enthusiasts and beginners alike! Feel free to use my affiliate code MAYBEKRYS1 for your next shopping spree. I’ll also add Continue reading
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When the Girl’s Trip Makes it out of the Group Chat: Valle de Guadalupe

Imagine this: three friends, countless inside jokes, and a shared dream finally escaping the endless loop of “We should totally do this” texts. We swapped our screen time for real-time in the lush vineyards of Mexico, determined to taste every wine (even the ones we couldn’t pronounce). How did we make this happen? By having Continue reading
About Me
An avid stress traveller based in the SF Bay Area, but only outgoing during hot girl seasons. Which just so happens to be every season but I just pick my battles.