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Why I Don’t Use AI to Write for Me (And How I Use It Instead)

These days, it feels like everywhere I look, someone’s talking about how they use AI to write. Social media captions, emails, full-on blog posts—you name it. And honestly? I get why people love it. AI tools like ChatGPT have made writing faster and easier than ever. Even the hosting plan…

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Moving On Without Forgetting: Choosing to Love Yourself More

“‘Cause there we are again when I loved you so, back before you lost the one real thing you’ve ever known. It was rare, I was there, I remember it all too well……………… Just between us, did the love affair maim you too? All too well….” Those lyrics sit heavy…

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2 Weeks, 4 Countries, 6 Flights: My Central Asia to Europe Solo Backpacking Trip

My 2-week solo backpacking trip across Central Asia and part of Europe was absolutely incredible! Honestly, it’s hard to put into words the whirlwind of emotions I felt—thrill, awe, a little chaos—but one thing’s for sure: it was an adventure I’ll never forget. Two weeks flew by in a blink,…

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K-Fry Urban Korean: Another Visit for the Mixed Cheesy Fried Chicken Bumbuk

The first time I had lunch here, I went with the same colleague who actually suggested we check this restaurant out—and it was also the perfect chance to celebrate her…
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So, Apparently My Childhood Asthma Came Back… Now What?

I don’t know if this happens to everyone, but ever since COVID-19, coughing just feels… different. Heavier. More stubborn. Like it refuses to leave once it shows up. Almost everyone…
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The Quiet Strength of a Low-Maintenance Friendship

Some friendships don’t need constant checking in. They don’t need daily texts, weekly catch-ups, or reassurance that we still matter to each other. And this is the kind of friendship…
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How Growing Older Changed My Life Goals, Desires, and Definition of Success

When I was younger, my life goal was simple and loud: I wanted to be a career woman. Not just someone with a job—but someone important. Someone at the top.…
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Istanoodle House: Seven-Colored Hand-Pulled Noodles I Can’t Get Enough Of!

That day was one of those days—the kind where I wanted nothing in the world except a bowl of noodle soup. Whenever my appetite disappears, anything warm and soupy somehow…
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I Went to Pasar Eatai Chinese Muslim Festival and Left Feeling Amazed

Okay, so recently I visited the Pasar Eatai Chinese Muslim Festival at One Utama Shopping Mall, and I was buzzing with excitement even before stepping in. As someone who has…
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Stranger Things Season 5 Finale Review: A Bittersweet Goodbye to the Series

Stranger Things—my favorite TV series—closed its final chapter yesterday, and I’m still sitting with a mix of emotions I don’t quite know how to untangle. Part of me wishes the…
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