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A Piece of Self-Discovery in Spain
Understanding your true self takes time; for me, it took years. It was the vagueness of it all that sparked my anxiety: having no direction in life and feeling lost within the constraints of my own mind. You would think that even with large academic and long-term goals, I would feel more satisfied in fulfilling them with “ease,” but I continued to struggle with the idea of commitment and the thought that my dreams would somehow turn into reality.
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Am I Becoming a Karen Like My Asian Parents?
Growing up in a strict Asian family, I always told myself that I wanted to be different from my parents. When they said to do chores everyday or week, I wanted to do them whenever I saw fit. When they said to do what you need to right away, I wanted to do it later. When they said to get what you paid for, no matter the price, I wanted to not care. When they said bad dad jokes, I didn’t want to be near to hear them. When they asked me if I ate yet or if I wanted to eat more, I wanted them to stop asking...
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Valentine’s Day Nail Art
February is known as the month of love, which is represented by hearts that are usually pink or red. Since hearts are a simpler shape to create using fun colors, they make the perfect design to use on nail art. In the past few years, the recent trend of doing your own nails and having more out-going nail art designs has increased the amount of holiday-themed nail art inspirations that you can find all over different social media platforms. I have always loved doing my own nail art and designs since I was in elementary school, so I personally enjoy seeing new creative designs that inspire me to continue doing…
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A Beginners Guide to Self-Discovery
On episode 4 of AAPC’s podcast, our hosts and co-presidents Anh Ho and Julia Sayco are joined by our assistant graphic designer, Hera Lee, and a general body member, Ana Kademane. Join them as they talk about New Year's resolutions, hobbies, studying, and tips on how to practice self reflection.
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Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 Comfort Anime Recommendations to Watch Over Break and Personal Ratings
Had a busy semester and couldn’t catch up on the latest anime hits and sleepers? Or, are you bored during the break and am looking for a show to sip hot chocolate to? Well, look no further whereas the following anime will certainly make your winter break the most comfortable yet.
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My Experience On APSA’s New York Trip
On December 3, 2022 APSA held their annual New York City trip. This was my first time going on the trip though, so I was a little nervous. Before this trip, I had never been on a school trip in college. This seemed like a good opportunity though, it was only for a day and it was free. Well, I had to make a down payment of $10 just to secure a spot on the list, but afterwards they gave the money back. Even if it was $10 to go on the trip, I would have wanted to go anyway because it would have been a nice break from school…
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Asian Comfort Food
After a long semester, it is time for winter break. For many, this means coming home and being around the ones you love. There is no better feeling than being able to finally relax and unwind with friends and family. Additionally, there is the excitement of the holiday season. But out of all the joys of being back, I mostly look forward to home cooking. While away at school, I often long for the delicious meals my family or I create. It is the best when you get to come back and make the foods that you love eating. Here are a few of my favorite dishes to eat during…
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Comfort
Submitted by Julia Lanzona Comfort wraps its scarf around me in infinite circles of wool Gifted by Autumn and treasured by winter Folded neatly by the hands of spring and tucked away by summer Comfort finds its way back to me Comfort lifts the bed sheets and crawls in to share its pillowy warmth While singing into my ear to a harmonious hum that cradles the spirit and soul It laughs contagiously with infectious humor And weeps alongside me before dabbing my eyes saltless Comfort is the gentle ebb and flow after overwhelming waves of high tide And it’s the torch that wards away will-o’-the-wisps and ghosted memories …
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A Mother-Daughter’s Unbreakable Bond
For many, a mother is a role model, best friend, and pillar of strength for her daughter. A mother comforts her daughter during moments of weakness. A mother gives advice to her daughter on how to dress. A mother warns her daughter about boys. A mother, most importantly, loves her daughter unconditionally, as they emotionally understand their daughter the best. It is widely believed that the relationship between mothers and daughters is the strongest of all parent-child bonds, and although I disagreed with this belief for a long time, I now understand the truth.
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Classic Comfort Cookies: Crinkles!
With the holiday season, I always find comfort in baking cookies to bring to holiday parties. One of my favorite kinds of cookies to make are crinkles—chocolate cookies that combine brownies and cookies in one with its fudgy centers and crispy powdered sugar outer layer. Its crinkled appearance—hence the name—accentuated by the powdered sugar gives it that cozy comfort-food snack and dessert that I look forward to eating every holiday season. In this article, I’ll be sharing my favorite crinkle recipe from Savor Easy that my loved-ones and myself enjoy!
