Let’s Make a Baby! When I first started thinking about getting my Ph.D., I realized that the timeframe would coincide with my biological clock. I was 29 at the time, but I wouldn’t start the program for another year. Then, it would take me at least four years. By the time I graduated, I would…
As many of you know, Crazy Rich Asians recently came out in theater. Part of the reason why this movie is such a big deal is because this is the first major film with a full Asian cast since Joy Luck Club! I was a bit skeptical about the movie at first, but overall, I…
When I first started blogging and Instagram it was partly because I was pseudo-unemployed. I thought maybe blogging could lead to some income (that hasn’t happened yet!). Also, I sensed God was telling me to take a risk and put myself out there, try something new, even if it doesn’t get results. Last week, I…
When I First Started Blogging and Instagram… Trying to become a blogger/instagrammer is hard work and it can be a real mental and emotional struggle too. When I first set out to blog, I did it to conquer my fears of failure – to try something new. My natural tendency would be to only try…
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale – Background It’s that time of year! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!! For those of you who don’t know why it’s such a big deal… Nordstrom started the Anniversary Sale years ago because summer time is notoriously slow in the retail world. To get people in stores, they did something revolutionary! Traditionally, items…
My Unlikely Perfectionist Response to Everything Going Wrong In my last post, I wrote about being a recovering perfectionist and how everything went wrong at my annual tea party. Why didn’t I respond with a total freakout session, anxiety, or stress? Why didn’t I just remake everything to ensure it was delicious and looked perfect?!…
The Desire to Make Everything Look Perfect It’s tradition for me to host an annual tea party! This was the fourth year, and every year I try to make it a little different, special in its own way, and better than the last. I scrutinize over the menu, track down perfect Kate Spade linens, and…
I love shopping on Poshmark for so many reasons! For those of you who don’t know, Poshmark is an app where you can resell your clothes and buy used/recycled clothing! Here are a few reasons why I love shopping on Poshmark! It’s eco-friendly. You’re buying clothes that someone else once wore, but they didn’t throw…
Contrary to this photo, in my house, we don’t have fights. We don’t even have arguments. In a fight, one person always loses. In an argument, you might not even have a winner! There is just a lot of back and forth, each person wanting to get their stance communicated and understood. Instead, we…
Today, I want to talk about how I incorporate some of my styling principles. My first Styling Principle is Quality is Important. The second is Invest in Classic Pieces. You can see both of those principles captured in this look. The last principle I want to touch on in this post is, Do You Love It?!…