“Las niñas bonitas se portan bien.” Growing up Latina, I heard this phrase at least once a day if my behavior was deemed “naughty” in any…
BEAUTY
A New Year
As I lay in bed now, trying to think of how to write this post, I decided to read last year’s new year’s post….
Valentine, My Valentine
Did you also grow up thinking that chocolates, a card, roses (or any red/pink flowers), a dress, and a candlelit dinner with a special someone…
22-23
A year ago (ok, a year and a day ago to be exact), I was on a flight from Korea to New York. As I…
32
It’s been almost a week since I entered another year into my (early) thirties, and this is truly the better decade. I feel more comfortable…
Classic Skincare
Seasons come and go, but my skincare routine stays consistent. My list is nothing fancy; I don’t follow an intricate 15-step routine and I definitely…
What I’m Thankful For
When I think of this holiday, I usually think of mouthwatering smells, the unmistakable warmth that spreads from the kitchen, the set up of fine…
Baskin Robbins Birthday
Thirty-one. Thirty and one. 31. It’s weird to think that I am definitely a part of this age group, yet it’s quite comfortable. Do I…
Take a Moment For Yourself
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow” gently plays on the speakers of the little cafe I’m sitting in, while the conversation between the owner and her friend…
The Long Road to Happiness
While going back and forth on how to write these posts, where to begin, and what pictures best match the post, I constantly remind myself…