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Meet Ian, an Incoming Freshman at Caltech 🦫
Students, back-to-school season has officially begun! For us Juniors and Seniors, it is the perfect time to find inspiration and motivation to strive for our very best. With schedules packed with SATs, college applications, school clubs, and more, things may feel overwhelming. I hope this interview with Ian Kim–Class of 2025 graduate and incoming freshman…
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A Summer in New York🪻Lake George, Congress Park, & more (pt. 1)
I have been a stranger to New York for 2 years… but just 4 years ago it was the place I called home. This summer I returned to New York State to intern at a dental office (future dentist here! 🦷). While I did not visit the renowned city I once lived in, I did…
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🌞 Kayaking in Crystal River, FL 🧡
Hello all, I hope your summer is going well! 🌿 In today’s post, I’ll be sharing a little glimpse into a recent day trip to Crystal Springs, where I had the chance to go kayaking for the first time in Florida! I’ve paddled and kayaked before (mainly in Mexico), but this trip was a new…
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🎶 6 Months Into 2025: Andrea Bocelli Concert, St. Augustine, Strawberry Farms, Painting Palms, UF Tour and New Recipes 🌴
It’s been a while since I’ve sat down to reflect on the exciting experiences that have been occupying my time. The last few posts have been brief glimpses into my everyday life, but they haven’t captured the new adventures and hobbies I’ve explored. It is time for an update! Welcome to the equivalent of a…
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The Bittersweet Final Activities as a High School Junior: Prom, Senior Crowns & Shirts, & more 🌺🌞
Hello beautiful people, it is a joy for me to share my final moments as a Junior in High School with you. This has been the most fulfilling year of my life, from exploring my interest in dentistry through an independent research project and starting a new sport, to traveling to two different countries and…
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Brief Catch Up: Where I’ve Been and my Summer Plans ✈️
Hello! Welcome to a long-awaited post. I’ve been busy. I know I ought to have a better excuse than that, but it’s true. Busy and undisciplined. In my free time, I have been creating drafts and drafts of posts that have never seen the light, because I’m somewhat of a perfectionist and cannot release mediocre…
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🥳 Birthday Post! 🎉 Day in My Life on Spring Break
Hello everyone, I’ve finally returned, and I’ve missed posting so much! I finally got to enjoy Spring Break and have been given a breather from the hustle and bustle of life and high school. This was the perfect chance to slow down, reset, and celebrate something special—my birthday! From a sunrise run to brunch with…
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TMT: Don’t Quit, Find an Alternative
Let’s face it, many of us lose hope after failing. We’ve conditioned ourselves to stop trying after our initial plan fails. Generally, you don’t need to find an alternative to something just because it’s challenging. Suppose you want to participate in a spelling bee, but you’re intimidated by other competitors. In that case, you don’t…
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1 Year Blog Anniversary ~ Let’s talk religion! ✝️
Hello beautiful souls, and welcome to the first post of 2025! Today is a bit of a late post to celebrate a year since I officially welcomed you to this blog. Although it was created on January 7th, 2023, it wasn’t until January 8th, 2024, that I started writing consistently and designed this space. Last…
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2024 WRAPPED 🙊 Let’s talk about this year and what awaits us in 2025!
It’s December 31st and I’m wrapped in a blanket on my couch, excited yet sad… 2024 has been one of the best years of my life, both personally, and blog-wise. I’m in disbelief of how far this blog has progressed. There are 65 posts (not including this one) and that means there were roughly 5…
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Come Tangerine Picking With Me (my first time)!🍊 + Let’s end 2024 with a little note
Welcome all! For those of you who celebrated, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! In today’s post, I’m beyond excited to take you along as I go tangerine picking! This was the first time since moving from NYC that I’ve gone fruit picking. In the Big Apple, I’ve gone apple picking, and here in…