Remembering Japan is a series about my travels in Japan between 2017 September and 2018 August. During this time, I studied abroad in Osaka, and I had the opportunity to see a variety of places. I didn’t write about those experiences at the time, but…
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💭 Review: Tatcha
In January, I decided to start using Tatcha products for the first time. In 2016, I started obsessing over Korean skincare because I was beginning to struggle with cystic acne for the first time in my life. Unfortunately, the 10 step Korean skincare routine did…
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Tiny Japanese BBQ Grills, or Why Appropriation Is Not Appreciation
If you’re someone with an internet connection then you’ve probably seen at least some of the controversy regarding Ariana Grande’s new tattoo: 七輪, which she later changed to 七輪指♡. Neither versions of the tattoo translate to what she intended: 7 rings, in reference to her…
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Local Adventures in Las Vegas
Recently, a few friends from Japan came to visit Las Vegas and we had the opportunity to hang out. I rarely visit the Strip, but these days I feel like I’m going down there all of the time. At the end of December/beginning of January,…
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The Beginning of the End 🎓
Don’t worry, this isn’t nearly as ominous as it sounds! Though, that might depend on your own personal perspective. On Monday, I start the final semester of my undergrad. I’m a huge mix of excited and nervous — this is it, the final countdown. I…
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Hello 2019
I’ve never had a difficult time letting go of the previous year in order to ring in a new one. This was particular true with 2018. Though it started strong, it really took a turn when I came back from Japan. In 2018, I fell…
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