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Introduction I was recently in South Korea with the fam. It was a two-week trip full of walking (my non-walkable city could never), eating, and listening to great stories my husband's dad recounted when he used to live there 30+ years ago. Because we got to explore a good amount, I thought I'd put a list of spots you would want to see if you happen to be in Seoul or Busan any time soon—a combination of touristy and local spots. I wanted to put together this guide of the thing

The other day my friends and I made plans to meet on a Friday night to enjoy a couple of bottles of wine I had brought from a trip to Shenandoah. I had been anticipating that gathering with my friends for a while. The Monday following my trip, I sent a voice message to a friend, mentioning that a 3-day break was just what I needed to manage work until the holidays. Predictably, once I arrived at work and clocked in, I checked my email and saw the tasks awaiting me. A sense of

So, it finally happened... I made my first vision board! It's definitely giving off those "trying hard to be aesthetic" vibes but oh well. Every new year brings a fresh chance to rethink what matters most and set goals that inspire real change. For 2026, I decided to follow in the Pinterest girlies' footsteps by creating a vision board that captures my hopes and plans across several important areas of my life. This isn’t just about vague resolutions but about building a clear

For the past three years, I’ve been deep into non-fiction books about capitalism, inequality, and personal finance. These books have changed how I see my place in the world and how certain systems around me work. They've definitely made me more aware of the bigger picture. Alongside this, the current economy, affordability crisis, immigration, and politics have made these topics feel even more urgent. I plan to share the books that have shaped my views and maybe write about t

Scrolling through Substack recently, I came across a quote that stuck with me: "Inconvenience is the price we pay to build community." It made me pause and think about how often I choose comfort over connection. We all say, "I'm busy," or "I don't have time," when invited to gatherings or events; especially if those events fall in the middle of the week. But what if those inconveniences are actually the bridges to deeper relationships? I want to share some personal stories a

Earlier this year, I found myself dreading going to work every morning thinking I was stuck in a never-ending loop of the same old routine. I would park my car and stare blankly at the building that had become the epicenter of my growing discontent. Each morning felt like I was gearing up for battle, mentally plotting my escape plans and dreaming of a life where I could catch up on sleep and dive back into the things that made me genuinely happy. As time passed by, the weight

Anyone else going through a career crisis? Yeah, me too. This is my first blog post, and it’s already a bit of a downer, but hey, that’s real life sometimes. I’m here to share my messy, chaotic journey as a first gen student turned engineer who’s now wrestling with burnout and the big question: what’s next? If you’re juggling career transitions, burnout, or just trying to figure out how to balance your lifestyle with your job, welcome to the club. Let’s dive in. Finding calm