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Things To Do During a Layover in Taipei (Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport)
On the way home from Seoul, my friend and I had a five hour layover in Taipei at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). At first, I had planned to find a comfortable seat and edit videos the entire time. That is, until we started walking around and discovering all of the awesome amenities and galleries that the airport … Read more
Those Soundwaves Vol. 1
Hi guys! I'm excited to kick off this new series called “Those Soundwaves,” where I share my top three favorite + most played songs of the moment. The three songs in this set are below. Enjoy~ { those soundwaves vol. 1 } ⟼ Zhu – Paradise Awaits ⟼ Charlotte OC – Hangover ⟼ Tinashe … Read more
Seoul Sights: Dreaming at the Palace
As I was vlogging my travels, I completely forgot to take photos with my camera until the second part of my trip…¯\_(ツ)_/¯ heh heh. Fortunately, we visited the gorgeous Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul after my revelation. The weather in Seoul was absolutely beautiful: sunny with a brisk air. And the trees were all kinds of autumn shades. Simply breathtaking. The … Read more
Taipei Eats: Favorite Food Spots from my Trip
The coolest seafood market: 上引水產 (Addiction Aquatic Development) 上引水產 (Addiction Aquatic Development) No. 18號, Alley 2, Lane 410, Minzu East Rd, Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan 104 上引水產 is a modern seafood market with ten different theme areas serving hot pot, grilled seafood, sushi and fresh food, cooked food, and more. This place is a must … Read more
Taipei Sights: Songshan Creative and Cultural Park
This is probably my favorite spot in Taipei. An old tobacco factory and warehouse turned creative hub, Songshan Creative and Cultural Park is a huge playground for creatives—if you like art, design, and the like, then you can find yourself spending hours exploring this place. There are several galleries, exhibits, shops, cafes, and the Taiwan Design … Read more
Hair Care + Favorite Products for Bleached / Pastel Hair
I get a lot of questions about my hair so here’s a full video on how I take care of my bleached / pastel hair and my favorite haircare products! Below are the key points + product links. Feel free to drop any questions below~ { how to take care of bleached / damaged / pastel … Read more
Taipei Eats: Hello Kitty Kitchen and Dining
{ the best bathroom selfie of my life thus far } After a day at the National Palace Museum, Dorothy and I decided to check out the Hello Kitty cafe in Taipei for dessert. If you're a fan of this girl-not-cat character, you may not be able to handle all the themed cuteness. There's so much … Read more
Taipei Food: Best Taiwanese Breakfast
{ top row: sweet soy milk | chinese donut wrapped in green onion toasted bun } { bottom row: salted soy milk | sweet bun | green onion toasted bun with egg } If you follow me on Instagram or saw my recent video, you'll know that I'm traveling in Taipei! ^_^ I've been vlogging most … Read more
Habit Stacking
Habit Stacking is a simple way to build new habits by taking advantage of your current ones. Improve your lifestyle one small habit at a time. Eventually, those small changes will compound and make a big difference in your life in the future! ▸ Habit Stacking article: https://bit.ly/1x5Fuhd
October Favorites 2014
Farewell, October~ Here are some of my favorite things from this month! FAVORITES MENTIONED: ⟼ Bite | “Aubergine” Lipstick ⟼ Tarte | “Tipsy” Blush ⟼ Pravana | Silver + Violet ⟼ The Slight Edge by Jeff Olson ⟼ Odezsa | Say My Name (ft Zyra) ⟼ My Fall/Winter Spotify Playlist
A Personal Reminder (Ira Glass)
{ Ira Glass on Storytelling on Vimeo } I first saw this video years ago and I've seen it multiple times since. Tonight, I stumbled upon it again and it still strikes me with such impact. I always need to hear this, over and over again. I'll be honest. My will for creativity has been weak lately. I'm often afraid. The … Read more
Magic is All Around (Photoshoot)
A while back, I posted a vlog following my first photoshoot for Lavendaire. Here are my faves from the outdoor set. Photographer Daniel & his assistant Clay are true artists; they know what they're doing. I wanted the tone to be dreamy, soft, and imagined, so I seriously love how magical these photos turned out. I especially love that … Read more
Find Those Moments Where You Shine
Best part of this video is that I get to abuse my favorite emoji and insert some kawaii sounds ^_^. But yes, find those moments where you SHINE, where you find yourself in a blissful state of flow and you are at your best. Take note of those moments, and create opportunities to do more … Read more
Liberation Kriya: Final Thoughts & Lessons
▸ How to do the Liberation Kriya: https://bit.ly/1sQN7pZ ▸ Liberation Kriya Previous Update Video: https://bit.ly/1tigvs8 Here are some (additional) lessons I've learned after completing the Liberation Kriya 40 day meditation: You will always have to put in effort. It never becomes completely effortless or too easy. If you feel like the meditation (or journey) is effortless or easy, then … Read more
Analog Creative Day (Inspired by Steal Like an Artist)
{ transcript } Today’s video is inspired by the book Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon. In the book, the author talks about how important it is to incorporate analog activities back into the creative process. What this basically means is to go old school and create with your hands. Kleon says that “Computers … Read more
September Favorites 2014
Some of my favorite things this past month! ITEMS MENTIONED: ▸▸ Younique 3D Fiber Lashes Mascara: https://bit.ly/1BMtd1u ▸▸ Nike Training Club App: https://bit.ly/1BMtLnV ▸▸ White Crop Top | Tobi: https://bit.ly/ZrQbyH ▸▸ Maxi Lace Cardigan | F21: https://bit.ly/1CRDdJ4 ▸▸ Steal Like an Artist: https://amzn.to/1tvm8he ▸▸ Tokimonsta | Desiderium: https://bit.ly/1y0QTli
BTS: Photoshoot with Lavendaire
Check out the behind the scenes vlog for my first photoshoot for Lavendaire~ Also, here's an exclusive preview shot: ⤜ CREDITS ⤛ Photographer: Daniel Nguyen { Nuggets McAdams } Daniel Nguyen Photography https://www.d-nguyenphotography.com/ Instagram: @dnguyenphotography Assistant/Creative: Clay Boonthanakit { Dumplings McAdams } https://www.youtube.com/user/ClaydohBoon BTS Videographer: Tiger Souvannakoumane { The Tiger } https://www.youtube.com/user/mrtigerrr I'm excited to … Read more
My Personal Journey So Far
[Watch on YouTube: Clickable timestamps for skipping are in the the YT description box] Sharing my personal life journey to follow up my recent vlog on taking your biggest risks while you're young. Senior year of college was when I started the real journey to discovering myself, my purpose, and my honest goals in life. I'm … Read more
Best Piece of Advice I Received From Business School
The best piece of advice that I received while in business school at USC was this: Take your biggest risks while you're young. Why? Because: You have nothing (or little) to lose. As you get older, you acquire more and more responsibilities (marriage, children, house, bills) that make it harder to take big risks. Take … Read more
How much do you really know about yourself?
Discover more about yourself and what you want out of life with this free downloadable list of 30 self reflection journaling prompts.