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Relationships, Wellness

On the Magic of October

October has always been my favorite month–and not just because it’s the month when I was born. The crisp air, the symphony of colors, the taste of freshly fried apple cider donuts, and the childish joy that comes from trampling through piles of leaves. I just love it–all of it. And no matter how many times I get called ‘basic,’ I’ll keep on loving my pumpkin spice tea (courtesy of my amazing cousin) and cozy layers that don’t leave me looking like  ...

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Musings, Wellness

On learning to do my hair

    I have a confession. I am 30 years old and I am just now beginning to learn how to do my hair. Yes, you read that correctly. It’s taken me three decades to confront the problem head on (no pun intended). Now lest my grandmother somehow come across this, let me dispel the notion that I was somehow an unkept child. (Grandma, do you even know how to google blogs? Who am I kidding? If your grandmother is anything like mine, you know they find a way to keep sorts of  ...

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