Those who knew me before college know that I was the journalism nerd. As editor of the school newspaper, founder of the online school newspaper, and a columnist for the local newspaper, I was a writer far before I was a blogger. I sat through the same journalism class three years in a row, and … Continue reading “Fake News”: 21st Century Yellow Journalism
Our college years + early twenties are some of the most hectic + exciting times of our lives. Amidst all of the stress, it’s easy to cling onto the memories we hold fondly — the *good ol’ days,* whether it be high school, freshman year, or our study abroad adventures. It’s important to embrace the … Continue reading Mindful of the Present: How To Avoid Living in the Past
Personal development is common in adults seeking self-improvement. This might seem like a gross way of adulting that involves reading self-help books while crying + scouring through Pinterest desperately because you are miserable. However, there are so many other balanced ways to seek personal development. While we always aim to be our best, it’s important … Continue reading Speedy Personal Development: 5 Ways To Improve Yourself in Under an Hour
Friday, January 13, 2017 With little sleep since I was so excited, I was up at 3am to make it to the Bangkok airport. When planning my trip, I knew I wanted to relax afterwards but not take a total *vacation* since I really didn’t desire an escape, per se. I researched some yoga retreats, … Continue reading EMPOWER: My SEA Journey in Koh Samui, Thailand
It’s common to always be looking for an escape. Whether it’s a simple distraction from work like Facebook, a higher risk like alcohol or drugs for a temporary high, or a vacation from a stressful career, unfortunately, avoiding reality can only worsen your troubles. Work-life balance is ideal, but equilibrium is not static by any … Continue reading Vacation vs. Travel: Visiting the World To Escape or to Expand Your Mind
Monday, January 9, 2017 After a long delay, our short 30-minute flight landed in Bangkok. Compared to the relatively smaller cities of Ho Chi Minh and Siem Reap, I was surprised by how large the airport and city was. It's bigger than Chicago! The streets are much more organized, but traffic is still heavy and … Continue reading EDUCATE: My SEA Journey in Bangkok, Thailand
Friday, January 6, 2017 Upon landing in Siem Reap and logging onto WiFi, I learned that I actually placed 10th out of 80 women in the Singapore 10K. I know it’s a smaller race than any I’ve done in Chicago, but I’m still very happy with myself! My spirits started high as I quickly fell … Continue reading EDUCATE: My SEA Journey in Siem Reap, Cambodia
