A look at me can easily make you guess my age. That is certainly not over 30, let alone over 25. Some might even think I’m 17. Yet despite this youthful appearance, nothing stopped this guy, let’s call him “Jean,” from trying to ruin my already-not-so-beautiful morning. I have a simple routine: I walk to […]
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I have an opening for this blog that you can reflect on or not. “Each experience in life, gives us a defined and unique feeling that we might not get somewhere else. That’s the beauty yet sadness of life. Because if we could have the same feelings evoked in different circumstances, then it would
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As I start this blog, I’d like to first acknowledge that ignorance can be bliss. I believe that too much knowledge can take away the simple joys of life. But there is a certain type of ignorance that’s saddening and needs to be called out. Hear me out. After spending a month in France, a
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Oh Paris! A trip to your heart engraved mine with a mark, should I caption it a beauty spot or a scar? With the glamour of the Louvre Museum, Disneyland, the Eiffel tower, palais de Versailles, and the parc de Luxembourg, I had eyed Paris as a destination for my 22nd birthday. For this
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Just two months into my time in France and a wave of loneliness hit me like never before. Winter was in full swing and even though I had watched Western Christmas movies with snowy scenes, I found myself unprepared for the intense cold. The sun barely made an appearance and even if it did, it
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This coastline, these waves, this sand, these people, this world. I sat near the waves and thought back to all the days I had dreamed about this. I watched the sea—the vastness, the blueness, the beauty. I stood at the shore and let the water run over my feet. The coldness cut through my toes,
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After watching Emily in Paris, I was filled with excitement, eagerly dreaming and planning my future stay in France. I envisioned how my wardrobe would transform, inspired by the elegance of the French chic style. I imagined savoring delicious meals and capturing stunning photos of sunrises and sunsets, all while enjoying the charm of
Introversion shapes how I navigate the world, especially when it comes to conversations. Often, I find myself at a loss for words, unsure of how to keep the convo going. In such moments, I usually end up smiling and agreeing, even if I don’t truly believe in what’s being discussed. Sometimes, I agree just to
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As I gaze over, my curiosity piques, I can’t help but wonder what thoughts are occupying her mind. She’s sitting across from me, engrossed in a book, her fingers delicately flipping each page as though it were a rare treasure. Her composure is admirable, and I can’t help but be taken aback by her beauty.
The online world is a whole different realm where you can be whoever you want to be. That’s where I met my friend, who I’ll call “the one.” When I got the email congratulating me on being accepted for an exchange program, I was thrilled but also scared. I was excited for the new adventure
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