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If something cool happened during the week or I find an interesting story to write about, I’ll write it here. This is pretty much an “anything and everything” type blog :). For each blog post, I try to share something related to self improvement and growth mindset.

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Progress equals happiness plus hope

Progress equals happiness tony robbins Tony Robbins famously says progress equals happiness. After a recent beach volleyball tournament, I’ve been believing in that statement more. I’d like to add onto…
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Chinese New Years and questioning cultural ethnicity

Happy Chinese New Years! It’s the year of the Dragon. I went back home to celebrate Chinese New Years with family as per tradition the last 5-6 years. Connecting with…
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Re-investing in friendships and mental health

I made a commitment at the start of this year to reinvest in friendships and mental health. After putting most of my social life on the backburner for the last…
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Rock climbing and the best way to stay motivated for hobbies after work

This past Monday, I changed up my routine and went rock climbing after work. I usually go home, cook myself a steak and broccoli dinner, and sit and watch one…
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6 introspective criteria to use for building new habits

I recently came across a very insightful video from Theo Vonn’s podcast where Theo Vonn and Tony Robbins talked about 6 criteria that you can use for building new habits…
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Traveling to Cleveland Ohio for friends and soul searching
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Traveling to Ohio to see good friends and to unexpectedly start soul searching

This travel blog post is really a mesh of a lot of thoughts I’ve had about my recent trip to Ohio. I’ll start with a quick little summary and then…
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If you are waiting until you’re ready, you will be waiting for the rest of your life

If we wait until we’re ready, we’ll be waiting for the rest of our lives lemony snicket, the ersatz elevator Waiting until you’re ready is such a key but difficult…
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Late Thanksgiving thought: thankful for my friends

I hope your Thanksgiving went well. It’s a bit weird writing this after Thanksgiving (especially having a post about loneliness right before this post LOL), but I just had a…
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6 signs of feeling lonely
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6 signs of feeling lonely, even though you have friends

Before I go on, I must say that I am not a licensed therapist or a professional psychologist or psychiatrist. What I share are my own thoughts and observations on…
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Feeling small in the face of nature can make you grateful

Have you ever been somewhere in nature that you made you feel so small in the world? If so, what’s that place for you? For me, it was the Grand…
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I had a blast volunteering at an elementary school I had a blast volunteering at an elementary school this past week! Helped some third graders practice their math with an Easter egg hunt. These third graders have made me wonder if I can find my sense of childlike wonder again. That natural curiosity and openness. #easter #childlikeliving #linkinbio
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I had a whole bunch of fun serving dumplings at Fo I had a whole bunch of fun serving dumplings at FoodieLand Phoenix for @littledingscafe! Worked with some awesome people and learned a lot about serving and working with others! Also had some interesting customer interactions...all of which you can read on the blog! #linkinbio
What a way to finish the last wedding of the year. What a way to finish the last wedding of the year. Congratulations to Robert and Hong! I'm honored to have been there for your special day! Your wedding was beautiful in its simplicity and deeply meaningful. The traditional Cathlotic elements made it feel intimate. Your reception was the hottest spot in Houston that night. I wish you guys so much strength, love, and patience for this next chapter of your lives! #linkinbio
Tried out Brazilian jiu-jitsu for the first time! Tried out Brazilian jiu-jitsu for the first time! Thanks for showing me the ropes Camilo :).  Not as bad as I thought. I definitely was nervous for how uncomfortable and painful it would be - that's how it is with most things you try for the first time.  Jiu-jitsu is definitely on the list of things to pick up in the near future :) #linkinbio
Congratulations Tiff and Dan! Your wedding ceremon Congratulations Tiff and Dan! Your wedding ceremony was beautiful. Your vows were a heartfelt testament to your commitment to a life filled with joy, integrity, and laughter. It was a time of celebration. It was a time of reminiscence. I cannot wait to see what this next chapter of life has in store for you guys! #linkinbio
To be honest, I have no idea how I've made it this To be honest, I have no idea how I've made it this far.  Absolutely thankful to have these friends here to celebrate getting to 30. This is just a small snapshot of who I am thankful to and for.  There's many other people not in this picture who have made me a better person. Thank you for letting me share this absolutely crazy life with you!  Thank you to those who reached out to wish me a Happy Birthday.  I'm absolutely terrified of what's to come in this next decade.  Cheers!
rock climbing has taught me a lot about how to sol rock climbing has taught me a lot about how to solve problems. It's also taught me how I have trust issues with my own legs and feet. #linkinbio

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