Looking for jobs right now is HARD. Really, it’s exhausting. In the beginning, perhaps you felt hopeful. This was your chance for a fresh start and a welcomed change of pace. Or maybe you were let go unexpectedly and found yourself fighting to stay afloat and keep your unemployment benefits. Regardless, after months of jobContinue reading “Avoid Burnout During Your Job Search”
Category Archives: Lifestyle
Sobriety in Your Twenties
Hello, everyone! Before I get into today’s podcast, I have decided to transcribe episodes of “Get Unbothered”. I will type each episode and upload them to my blog to make an experience that is more inclusive to the d/Deaf and Hard of Hearing communities and preferred readers! I am starting with this week’s episode, andContinue reading “Sobriety in Your Twenties”
Starting a Podcast!
Hello, lovely readers! I apologize for my incredibly long hiatus. I’ve been so busy lately with training my puppy, working on other projects, job interviews, and taking care of my mental health, that I have severely neglected my blog. However, I do have some exciting news—I started a podcast! And it was easier than youContinue reading “Starting a Podcast!”
My Wardrobe as a Female ALT in Japanese Elementary Schools
Wow! It feels like forever since I left for my placement in Niigata. 2020 has really warped my perception of time. But, anyways, if you’re here, you probably want to know what the heck you should pack for your new job as an assistant language teacher. Keep reading for my essential packing list! In theContinue reading “My Wardrobe as a Female ALT in Japanese Elementary Schools”
Minimalism for Better Mental Health: My Journey to Creating a Capsule Wardrobe
Hello, friends! Lately, I’ve been watching a lot of Tidying Up With Marie Kondo for Japanese listening practice and decluttering ideas. I highly recommend her method if you want to maximize space and learn how to properly fold your clothes—apparently, I’ve been storing my undies wrong for years. The show, which is quite relaxing andContinue reading “Minimalism for Better Mental Health: My Journey to Creating a Capsule Wardrobe”
Detox Your Life (No Juice Cleanse Required)
Hello, friends! Thanks for dropping in. I hope you’re all staying safe and enjoying your week. Today, I want to talk about something a little more personal. Since we’ve all been in quarantine with little to do, I’ve been on yet another introspective journey to detox my life, heal from past trauma, and fall inContinue reading “Detox Your Life (No Juice Cleanse Required)”
Life Update: Getting a Puppy During Covid-19
Wow! It’s been a long time since I updated my blog, and I apologize for being away so long. I’ve had plenty of time to write but zero motivation. If I’m being honest, after returning from Japan and adjusting to a strange new normal back in South Carolina, I lost my desire to create content.Continue reading “Life Update: Getting a Puppy During Covid-19”
Maintaining a Healthy Long Distance Relationship
I was saving this post for further down the road, but since I know a lot of people are separated from their partners during the current global pandemic, I thought I might go ahead and share my thoughts on long-distance relationships.
Birth Control Abroad
Image from @rhsupplies on Unsplash Disclaimer! I am not a medical professional. The following post is based on my experience and personal research alone. Many people are on birth control for one reason or another. In addition to preventing pregnancy, these hormone therapies can regulate menstruation, treat a host of medical conditions like PMS, andContinue reading “Birth Control Abroad”
Being Curvy in Japan
Beauty standards are ridiculous and frustrating all over the world, but Japan can be an especially difficult place to live for people with curvier and more voluptuous figures. Since moving here, I’ve lost about 15-20 pounds due to making some extreme lifestyle changes, and I am incredibly proud of my hard work. While there areContinue reading “Being Curvy in Japan”
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