Walking through Bangkok is a shock to the senses. Whizzing cars, abrupt voices, and indistinguishable dings, dongs, and beeps compete for attention. Different smells smack the nose around every which way—fish balls from the left, baked pastries from the right, sputtering engine fumes sneaking in between. These smells and sounds get trapped in the hot, […]
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No matter what Thai restaurant you go to in the world, chances are the menu will have Pad Thai. And for good reason! Pad Thai is an exciting dish with a complex blend of sweet, salty, and sour flavors. It has captured the taste buds of foodies around the globe, but how did this dish
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I’ve embarked on my next great adventure. 3 weeks of cruising around Alaska with Jeremy under the “spouse on board” privilege. 4 weeks in Thailand. When I’ve told people my plans, the first reaction is genuine excitement. Behind the smile I can see a question percolating. Inner dialogue running, “Is it appropriate to ask? Am
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“So what do you do?” Ever since COVID hit, this question has thrown my brain into a tizzy and stomach into knots. My inner dialogue goes something like this: “Say professional dancer!! No no no… freelance SEO expert, writer, and content creator. Nah come on. Don’t fluff yourself up…. Oh I got it I got
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“Choice” and “life” are powerful words that dictate the human experience. Simply staying alive requires us to make certain choices, and having the ability to make certain choices allows us to truly live. In some countries, choice making is enslaved to survival. In the United States, we have an unbelievable amount of freedom to pursue
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There’s nothing quite like a fresh original Auntie Anne’s pretzel— soft, warm, slightly buttery, and perfectly salty. Each bite nearly melts in your mouth, causing dopamine levels to blip up. Your eyes might close as your lips purr “Mmmmmmm.” Despite being so delicious, I only have an Auntie Anne’s pretzel once a year for National
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Nothing beats a fresh New York bagel. But where did these circles of joy come from? I dove into the history of New York bagels to find out.
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Xialongbao, AKA soup dumplings, are an amazing culinary creation. Who invented them and where did they come from? I dove into the history to find out.
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For every birthday, I asked “The Birthday Questions.” The concept is simple: a series of 4 questions that encourages a healthy dose of reflection and speculation. It’s a fun way to reconnect with friends and spark thought provoking conversations. (Check out my answers for last year HERE!) Today I turn 29, and I’m shocked at
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“I’m so lucky!” This is a phrase I’ve often used to describe my life. My 20s have been chocked full of amazing experiences, and I’ve thanked luck for my good fortunes– booking a big contract, going on an amazing vacation, finding the perfect sublet, landing a cool gig, so on and so forth. “I
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