I Spent New Years Day Coming Out to Extended Family
Happy New Year! On January 1st, I drove to the mall with my mom, grandma, and aunt. The four of us …
Teavana is Discontinuing Their Ruby Spice Cider Tea
One of my favorite holiday teas is Teavana’s Ruby Spice Cider: a two-part combination of their Mulled Pomegranate Cider herbal tea …
Our Ice Skate Date at the Rockefeller Center
Right before the New Year, I went into the city with the guy I’m dating. After getting off the bus, we ate …
My Blog’s Year in Review: 2015 Edition
January I Diagnosed My Cat with Generalized Anxiety Disorder Meet Cleo! She’s fluffy, she’s soft, and more often than not, …
The History of Hanafuda Cards: From Origins to Oni Masks
Here, I gather my Japanese Hanafuda playing cards. 12 months. 4 seasons. Many flowers. The term “Hanafuda” directly translates to …
I’ve Gone Crazy for Coconut Water
While recovering from mono, the one constant battle my body dealt with was the fight against dehydration. Between Gatorades, flavored waters, and …
The Mighty Wallet Is Made of Tyvek House Wrap – and I Love It
Meet my new wallet – The Mighty Wallet by Dynomighty! This guy is here to replace my old standard black …
Charging my Phone with the Christmas Spirit
I’m obsessed with one of my most recent impulse buys: a Christmas Light iPhone Charger! What better way to spend …
Guess I’ll Be Taking Exams with Mononucleosis This Year
I had a vision for this semester. A vision that required setting goals for myself. Goals that stretched from my grades …
Random But The Fact that HIV “Exists” Blows My Mind
As terrifying as viruses are, you have to admit, there is something absolutely incredible about them. Today, December 1st, is World AIDS …
3 Steps to Brew a Horrifyingly Beautiful Cup of Tea
Outside of China, I question how many people are fully aware of the many types of tea that exist. I’m …
