It's been a month since I overstuffed a taxi with luggage, got to the Hong Kong Airport, and flew back to the states. Although I have made my way back home, a piece of my heart still remains in Asia. All the memories of going on adventures, eating interesting food, and shopping a little too much continuously flood my mind. I know that...
Immersed in a sweet fragrance As the petals begin to bloom An aroma so enchanting Fills the entirety of the room The captivating scent Unseen like the air Not from an external source But produced elsewhere The intimacy of oneself Closer than an embrace Beyond physical affection Performed as a showcase The love that is reflected...
Three weeks ago, my friends and I were enjoying a communal meal after class. As we ate our delicious dumplings, someone said “let’s go to Japan!” Then a week later, we were at the Hong Kong airport on our way to Japan. I’ve always wanted to go to Japan and I couldn’t believe that it was actually happening! After landing in Tokyo, we...
An item that has been very popular for quite some time now is the leather tassel. I've seen these tassels everywhere ever since designers started making them. The thing is that to get one of these from a designer label is pretty expensive! Even getting just one tassel from most places isn't that reasonable. So, I decided to make some of them for...
Food is of great abundance in New York. Practically every block has some type of food like bakeries and restaurants. I stopped at quite a few great places to eat meals and desserts. Many of these places have vegan and gluten-free options. Here are a few of my favorites... Noglu Gluten-Free French Bakery. My sister can't have gluten so any opportunity to have something gluten-free other than...
Last week, my parents and I began our adventure to New York. Rather than flying like we did the previous year, we got a rental car and made our way up. It was really nice because unlike the last trip, we were able to visit the city and the less crowded areas. We stayed at a few different hotels, one of the main...
