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  • Italy: 5 Days Through Rome & Beyond

    A week of iconic cities and moments that made me fall in love with traveling Before this trip, I had already traveled a bit. Enough to know I loved it, but not enough to fully understand just how big and beautiful the world really is. Italy was different. This was the trip that opened my…

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  • A Fun Valentine’s Day Date Idea: Funko HQ in Everett, WA

    Valentine’s Day dates don’t always have to be fancy dinners or over-the-top plans. Sometimes the best dates are the ones where you’re laughing, being a little silly, and doing something hands-on together. If you’re looking for a fun and interactive Valentine’s Day date idea near Seattle, Funko HQ in Everett, WA is such a good…

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  • Trying Rug Tufting in Seattle: A Fun Creative Date (or Friend) Activity!

    A hands-on creative experience that’s perfect for dates, friends, or a solo reset. What is Rug Tufting? Rug tufting is a hands-on creative process where you use a tufting gun to punch yarn through a canvas made with a tightly stretched fabric. The result is a custom rug or art piece that you design yourself!…

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  • Rediscovering Journaling

    Why I’m Rediscovering Journaling Over the past few weeks, I’ve been getting back into journaling. Not for productivity (though it is a plus), not for perfection, but to slow down and check in with myself. Life gets busy, and it’s easy to drift away from small rituals that once brought joy. For me, journaling is…

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  • Asian Stationery in Seattle

    Sometimes, the little things make journaling feel more fun – the perfect pen, a cute sticker, or even a beautifully designed notebook. Recently, I visited two Asian stationery stores in Seattle: MochiThings and MUTO. Both reminded me why I love surrounding myself with small joys while writing, planning or reflecting. MochiThings MochiThings is full of…

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