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4 Actions To Take This Spring
by Miranda
April is the month of birth and another opportunity to reboot the year. Start new projects. Leave old things behind. Look forward to new activities and results.
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Is This the Year of the Villain?
by Miranda
What is a “villain year”? After the romanticization of 2020 and 2021, a trend towards a darker aesthetic is taking it’s turn, but what does that mean?
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12 Classic Books to Make Sure You Have on Your Shelf
by Miranda
In looking for my next read, there are books that have a permanent spot on my shelf. If there is anything avid readers must have, one should be a printed collection and two, a printed collection with classics.
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Learn to Wear Your Own Shoes: Being yourself
by Miranda
The shoes we adore, we pick out with care and consideration. Just as no one can wear my shoes the way I do, no one can be me—better than me. Likewise, no one can do you like you. No one else lives your life, has your intentions, or literally walks in your shoes.
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Spirituals: The Cornerstone of Black Music
by Miranda
Spirituals may arguably stand as a focal point, or key element of African-American culture and life—a building block if you will. It goes without saying that music is integral to the lives of Black Americans.
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My Favorite Color Pairs for Spring
by Miranda
When one thinks of spring, pink, yellow, and baby blue may come to mind with those of traditional Easter. Take your pick from the rainbow. While these familiar colors are perfect for the season, I want to throw in some colors that are atypical for spring.
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Twenty-Two Quotes for 2022
by Miranda
To face a new year means to let the others go, and, in doing so, I love looking at quotes for inspiration at the beginning of the year to refocus and refresh to begin my year.
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What to Get Your Introvert for Christmas
by Miranda
Do you have an introverted friend or family member? Well, I’m here to help you out because I’m that introverted friend and family member and we introverts tend to have similar tastes. We don’t do much and we like what we like. So when you’re looking for what to get your introvert for Christmas you want to hone in on their unique interests, little things of delight, and practical daily items.
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10 of My Holiday Season Essentials
by Miranda
At this time of year, I turn to some of my holiday essentials to make the season even more merry for myself, family and friends. These include seasonal meals, getting nice and cozy and indulging in some sweet scents that allow me to daydream.
20 Lessons I Learned My First Year While Being an Expat
by Miranda
As I sit back waiting for fall to get into full swing, I am reminded about this time a few years ago I was preparing for my first move abroad. My first move ever. It was a crazy time! The whole time rushed past me in a blur. There were documents, luggage, and my mind was trying to process more than it could handle. You never know what quite to expect when moving abroad, just that you should probably expect everything.
5 Home Comforts That are Luxuries in Shanghai
by Miranda
There were many things I needed to get accustomed to after my initial culture shock and lifestyle 180. During my time abroad, there were many things I recognized as home comforts that turned out to luxuries in Shanghai.
10 Things That Make Me Feel Luxurious But Don’t Break the Bank
by Miranda
I got to thinking about things that I enjoy that feel fancy, but are practical and affordable. Luxury does not have to leave a hole in your wallet. Everyone could use a little luxury. It doesn’t have to come at a huge cost, but it does come with thought and consideration.
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