Lifestyle
City life with a personal twist
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What Really Happens After the “I Do”
The prince kisses the princess, and an uproarious cheer rises from the crowd. Fireworks burst across the sky, brightening the place and heralding the couple’s promising future. The image slowly fades, the romantic background music softens, and… “And they lived… Continue reading
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Why I Chose Not to Hire a Makeup Artist for My Wedding
Every bride dreams of being the most beautiful woman on her big day. Before she says the much-awaited “I do,” her face becomes the canvas of a makeup artist- her quiet wish simply to feel as radiant as Aphrodite herself.… Continue reading
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When to Say Yes to the Dress
It’s so easy to think about and look for the dress you want to wear every day. Mixing and matching an outfit depending on the event has been a no-brainer for many women. You want to go out? Easy. You… Continue reading
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How One Hairstylist Made My Wedding Day Unforgettable
It’s every bride’s dream to look extra special on her wedding day. As the big day draws near, the excitement, pressure, and whirlwind of preparations all seem to blend into one. It’s two weeks before the wedding; time feels like… Continue reading
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What No One Tells You About Moving to the U.S.
You’ll never really understand “culture shock” until you experience it firsthand. When I first moved to the United States, I thought I knew what to expect-I’d watched the movies, read the blogs, and talked to friends who had gone before… Continue reading
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A Season of Hiatus – And Why That’s Okay
Life has a way of hitting the pause button when we least expect it. For me, that pause came in the form of a move – a big one. I left everything behind: my home, my career, my family, and… Continue reading
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Do Something Your Older Self Will Be Proud Of
There will come a day when you’ll look back at the version of you reading this right now – the younger you – and you’ll either smile with gratitude or sigh with regret. The choice, believe it or not, is… Continue reading
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Beneath the Mountains, Beside the Rice Fields
Have you ever lived somewhere so remote, it feels like civilization is a distant hum on the horizon? A place where you wake up not to traffic or alarms, but to the sound of roosters crowing and the rustle of… Continue reading
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More Than Dirt: A Mining Story
One thing I’ll never forget is my experience going to the mines. My mom came from a family of miners- that’s actually where she met my dad. So in a way, mining is part of my story, part of who… Continue reading
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Peace of Mind Isn’t Found- It’s Protected
There’s a lesson life keeps teaching me over and over again: peace of mind is not something you find- it’s something you PROTECT. I’ve seen just how easy it is to lose that peace. I’ve watched people let the world… Continue reading