Baby Room Decor Idea! - I Love You Alphabet Letters [DIY, MOMLIFE]

Interior decorating is by no means my forté but, after seeing baby room photos posted by Instagram mamas I follow, I was just curious to see what other ideas are out there. So, of course, I took to Pinterest.

That said, this is by no means my idea. However, I did execute the idea in a slightly different way. I believe the pin I saw used paper mache letters, which might have been easier to implement because you can pick them up premade at Joann Fabrics. Each letter, however, costs $3.50, so I was looking for something a little more affordable.

I was with a friend at Joann's who happened to be eyeing a Cricut for a while now— not that I knew what it was but have since learned. She offered to make me the letters, which is what you see up on my wall.

The paper is fancy cardstock, which are available in pads and single sheets, and I hung them up simply using masking tape.

Shout out to crafty mom friends :>

I have some more blank wall space and might consider some other DIY projects. If you have any ideas or suggestions, I'm all ears. Leave your thoughts or links in the Comments, and I'll be sure to check them out.

As for 'baby room', that might be a misnomer. This is my room. But what's mine are my kids' :> xo

I Pulled Out The DSLR...

And these were the first few shots I took with it, after finally finding the battery and charging it up. They're not the greatest of shots but a start is better than none.



One of my goals is to finally learn how to use this thing. Nui Nui is a fast mover and I need something to catch her speed. Moreover, I think it's about time. Moreover to that, a friend's own photography has inspired me to pick this up again and continue growing.

Don't you just love that? People who move you to be better versions of yourself?

What are you challenging yourself with recently? And/or who have you been inspired by recently? Share in the Comments below, we'd love to hear! :> xoxo

Don't Tell Me I'm Skinny

We all know we shouldn't call someone fat, and yet there's this strange phenomenon where people think it's ok to call someone skinny or say that a person doesn't eat. Out loud. In front of a person's face. Where does this privilege come from? Why is there a need to mention it, particularly in presence of said person him/herself? And, most importantly, why is this even bothersome at all?

We live in a society and culture where image is everything. Those who preach 'never judge a book by its cover' are hypocrites. It's human nature, I get it. To be human, though, is also having the ability to be civil and think before we speak as well.

There's this saying:



A person may be thin because s/he has cancer; diabetes; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD); HIV; or a gastrointestinal, renal, cardiac, or neurologic disease. A person may be thin because s/he is depressed or has an eating disorder. Or, perhaps, a person may be thin because s/he just has a small frame, is more active, or just simply eats less. Less DOESN'T equal nothing, it means not as much or more, just less.

There is a shitload of reasons people may be thinner than you'd like them to be but whatever the case, you may know nothing about it, nor should you feel the sense of entitlement to act like you're in 6th grade and be rude about it to their face.

If a person is thinner than you would like them to be, ask yourself why it's bothering you. If you aren't happy with the way you look, don't criticize others. Instead, do something about it.



Because, you know...



And...



Yes, it's that easy. Maybe not as easy as making someone feel bad but it's doable.

If you're on the other end of the stick figure (pun intended)...



And...





And finally... don't tell me I'm skinny because, hunny, you don't know what skinny is.

Originally posted on HealthyButJuicy.com.

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The Kindest Words Someone Shared With Me Recently

I recently received this message in my YouTube inbox...

Subject: Thanks for Sharing

I just wanted to thank you for sharing the things you do with your child and the methods that you use to raise her. As a first generation college student, I guess you could say I am in a stage in my life where I am discovering my own values in life and establishing independence.

Thinking back, my parents, who came from China as farmers had very "Chinese" methods of bringing up me and my sister, and thus growing up in this western country has allowed me to understand the different methods that parents use to bring up their children. Small things like asking them questions to make them think, and requiring them to say please are also reflective of how I was brought up.

However, I have never recalled once in my life when I was told "I love you" by either of my parents. It was always either violent or harsh punishment when I disobeyed them or did something wrong. Perhaps that is why I feel happier away from home.

I mean, I have them to thank for the individual that I am today, but there are so many things that they could have done better, or raised me in a way that caused me to love them more. I just cannot do that now because that is just how I was raised, and that is still how I feel. I oftentimes go home, and something that I do still annoys them and they yell at me. I try to reason; talk it out with them, but all they do is yell back even harder. That does not help the situation.

For all of these reasons, I will always value bringing up a more loving, caring, and connected family so that I can correct mistakes that my parents made or could have done better. Thanks for sharing your videos, which reflects a lot of the values that I desire in my future family. I hope that you continue to show the love and patience that you already do with your child for as long as possible into the future.

Sent to: piecesofm

This viewer is so insightful and courageous for sharing. And I am both shocked and honored to have even touched his radar.

Being raised by one culture while growing up in another can be like a perpetual, life-long culture shock. You're torn between the values and teachings of some of the most (if not the most) influential people in your life— your parents (from a different country)— and those you've gained through experience and education in a completely different culture, environment, and mentality.

For me, it didn't make sense. To this day, it still sometimes doesn't. Why isn't open communication, forgiveness, respect for others' differing opinions (the ability to agree to disagree), the desire to enjoy each others' company and wish happiness for others... universal? Because it just isn't. That's what culture is and what makes us different. That said, however, doesn't mean we cannot grow beyond our culture, even if we've been subjected to it since birth.

I had a very difficult time dealing with those differences, resorting to apart time if I need(ed) it. You do what you have to do to stay sane, healthy, and happy. The beauty of growing up is having the ability to think and choose for ourselves (and assuming we are courageous enough to leap those bounds), without the reliance and, perhaps, oppression of others' thoughts/desires upon us.

I have always wanted children and imagined I naturally would. The latter came harder than hoped for but now, as a Mom, I vowed to do and be the things I would have wanted my parents to do or be in the departments I thought they lacked.

Parenting can be scary, as the choices and decisions you make are infinite. The best advice I've gotten and live by to this day has been from one of my best friends and which I published in the post, My World, In Color. I encourage you to read his words because it is totally completely true. It's about love.



All that said, if you've gotten to this point, thank YOU! Thank you for spending the time with me and us. It really does mean the world! :> xoxo

I'm very grateful for YOU. What are you thankful for?

Share in the Comments below, we'd love to hear! :> xoxo

Don't Forget These On Your Formal Thanksgiving Table-Settings

Brunch At Saks educates us on how to set your table on Thanksgiving with this handy diagram:



My edits to 'Formal' include:

1. Swap out the cake fork for a pie fork. Thanksgiving is not about cake.
2. Imagine a stack of pie-a-la-mode plates on top of the other plates with editor's sidenote: 'Generally aren't placed on the table until the dessert course' (hence the need for #1), though even that timing is questionable.

Hope this helps! :>

...Can't wait 'til I grow up and this lesson becomes practical knowledge I can use :> In the meanwhile, I'll just eat pie wherever it is on the table :>

What are you doing for Thanksgiving?

Share in the Comments below, we'd love to hear! :> xoxo

Life Lessons

By the time we become parents, we've hopefully learned a lot about life, enough anyway, to share with and teach our children for them to grow up to be healthy, strong, happy, and productive human beings, and hopefully with better experiences than we've had ourselves. That's what I hope for my daughter anyway.

These are some of the life lessons or tenets that I strive to raise her to do and believe.



What inspires you?

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Seasonal Apples And Pears For Thoughts

Looking for a cool gift or decorating idea for this coming fall? Check out these fruity fun!

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They're notepads! Go figure :>



And here's where you can get them :> D-Bros Shop.

I heart design and all things creative.

Share your creative design favorites in the Comments below and we'd love to check them out! :> xoxo.

Should You Quit Your Job? Why I Did.

I actually stuck it out for a year and a half to avoid this very topic of Quitting Before 1 Year.

In this article, O'Donnell advises the employee/job searcher to not focus on the faults of the company she wants to leave, during an interview, but where she wants to go. Taking a blurb from her script, O'Donnell suggests saying something like, 'I want to move to a company where I can take my skills and abilities to the next level and create even more value for my employer.' I couldn't agree more with this statement, or the approach to any life issue for that matter.



The ensuing comments were mixed.

Negative:

'MORE THAN EVERYTHING ELSE: how can someone with an entry level job, staying less than 1 year be able to judge so firmly the mangement?'

Realistic:

'Even if you leave after 2 years you will be judged, so it does not really matter if you stay 12 months or 25. Most employers even question people for leaving their jobs after 5+ years.'

HealthButJuicily Positive:

This person wants to leave an entry-level job, she wants to leave because she wants better pay and less disorganized management. Those are good reasons. To explain why she wants to leave, she doesn't need to criticize the job she's in. Instead she can spin it into a complement for the company she's interviewing with. For example, she could say, "I thrive in environments where there is organizational clarity, strong leadership, and opportunity to build on my skill sets. That's why I'm interested in working at company XYZ." The interviewer should be able to pick up on the frustrations she's having with management's disorganization. She doesn't have to say she wants more money, that will come up in salary negotiations.

Another posted the questions below as an assessment. Following are my answers after a year (same 6 months later).

There are a couple of things to consider when leaving a job in under a year:
1. Do you really know the job? Yes.
2. Is the new job really a better opportunity? I hope so.
3. Have you talked to your manager or peers about what's really bothering you? Yes.
4. Have you given the job enough of a chance? Yes.

I can answer these questions with conviction and that's why I know my personal move was the right one for me. Ideally, of course, I would have preferred to have something lined up but sometimes you just have to take a risk and believe in yourself.

I think the valuable discussion comes down to knowing what's right for YOU— no one but you can know what that is or should have the right to judge for you. (They might feel that they do and express it without asking, but those people don't deserve your time, attention, or bother.)

I write this in hopes to help those out there struggling with this same or similar issue, perhaps including myself.

I will eat dirt for my daughter if I have to but is it so impossible for a person such as myself— equipped with two degrees from an Ivy League institution, with drive, ambition, intelligence, and heart— to do something more than make coffee, stock the fridge, and set up meetings? Maybe, in which case, I will return to Administration. In the meanwhile, I strive for more.

What's worse, I think, is to drain your energy and let yourself be undervalued by perpetuating stagnancy and under-utilization of your potential. Yes, there is value in everything but there is also a point where you (or I) have to say enough is enough, follow your heart, and pursue your dream.



What are your thoughts? Share in the Comments below, we'd love to hear! :> xoxo

Interesting Social Media Bits For Families! :>

Lots of interesting stuff going on, on Facebook (aka. Familybook?) and Google+ this morning... :>

On Kids and Biting:

My friend posted...

Does your baby bite you? [My daughter] broke my skin at my toe yesterday and she tried to go for it again. Tonight she bit my belly. What is it? Shark week?

I responded...



On Peanut Allergies and Judging Others:

Another friend posted...

I responded...



On Nutrition, Health, and Edu-tainment!

YouTube on Google+ posted... and I responded...

Stellar sample of nutrition and health edu-tainment! http://t.co/LyXieMhQ1P What If You Stopped Going Outside @AsapSCIENCE #healthybutjuicy

— m (@mdesenna) August 30, 2013

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I Am Today's Modern Outdated Parent

Something must be seriously wrong with me...

I actually like my kid. In fact, I love her. And I love being with her and spending time with her. Crazy, I know.

This is my reaction to two articles I read recently. One, I already responded to— Why Women Can't Have It All... Or Can They?— and now, I'm reacting to the NYT's Modern Mothers' Turn To Scratch An Itch, which deems 'Modern Mothers' as those who engage in so-called luxurious practices of spending more than 1/2 the week away from their kids (if not more) and be, well, single again.

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They get to indulge in complete independence and zero parental responsibility, which might typically consist of drinking more alcohol, spending more time by oneself, and perhaps going to the spa, reading, exercising, and/or working more, while the kids are 'Daddy's problem'.

Daddy's problem?

Is that what kids are these days? This seriously makes me wonder why people even have kids to begin with (other than on accident).

One woman described living with just one of her kids, with the help of a sitter, while her husband lived elsewhere with their other kid, 'felt like a deep breath. You’re running so fast when all the players are around you and, when they’re not, you focus on what’s good for yourself'. I'm not chiding this woman for what she's saying— as a parent you do forget about yourself and it is important to find time for yourself but to what extent is necessary? Is being far and a handful of days away on end satisfactory? What ever happened to the good-old weekly date night, consisting of a few hours away, most of which are when the kids are sleeping?

I admit I am biased. Completely. I actually think having a kid(s) is the luxury. As I've said before, Parenthood is the best and will make you into an even greater version of yourself than you could have ever imagined :> But that requires actually being there.

Personally, I think the problem lies in the approach. This is my opinion and at the risk of sounding harsh, here are my thoughts...

There are 24 hours in a day and we all get tired. That is just the given parameter everybody— man or woman, mom or dad— has to work within. Parenthood is a choice. It's a lot of work and very consuming. But it's also really rewarding and brings so.much.joy. Don't have kids or too many if you want more time to do other things that don't involve things like helping someone(s) change clothes or diapers, brush teeth, bathe, tie shoes, wipe nose, eat or drink, read books, finish homework assignments, spell words, teach words and everything else it takes to be a HealthyButJuicy human being. It's almost that simple and there are condoms and birth control pills (or abstinence) that can help.

It's important I say this, I think, because our kids hear what we say and read (or will someday) what we write, and they need.to.know we DO value, care about, and want to spend time with them. At least some of us outdated parents do, anyway. Because, seriously, before we know it, they won't want to with us. Childhood is fleeting...

Before becoming a parent I said I'd live by certain parental tenets, including 1. Being There, 2. Smiling Often, and 3. Loving Unconditionally. And I'm sticking to that.

Date night with my daughter consisted of dinner, music concert, and gelato! :> = T+2.5 hours together :>

Date night with my friend consisted of good food, laughs, and design talk! :> = T-1.5 hours apart :>

Balance, fulfillment, and having it all in parenthood while not spending eons away from kid— it IS possible. I'm scratching my itches all over the place and laughing while doing so.

How do you enjoy your kids? Share in the Comments below or Tweet/Instagram us! We (your kids included!) would love to hear! :> xoxo

Why Women Can't Have It All... Or Can They? (**HealthyButJuicy REPOST**)

I just stumbled upon Glamour.com's recently-published article: Why The Woman Who 'Has It All' Doesn't Really Exist'.

'Why Women Can't Have It All, According To Barnard College President Debora L. Spar', though, is the title that actually appeared on my Facebook newsfeed and one that drew me in.

Barnard, in case you didn't know, is Columbia's all-women sister school— I went to Columbia, only reason I know. I was curious to see what this Barnard president had to say, expecting something empowering and inspirational. Something on the lines of: 'Feeling down about yourself? [Yes]. Don't feel bad because it's an ideal/unrealizable goal anyway. [...Ok, but that's not what Facebook is telling me...].

The article's headlining photo is a woman dressed as Wonder Woman running in New York City's midtown with a hoard of other women running after her trying to keep up.

As you can see, the woman is 'svelte', 'scantily-clad', hair so thick 'like Beyonce', beautiful enough to be in Glamour's publication, and, actually, real. How appropriate. Does she, the model, have it all..? Clearly, I'm missing the point but the image is loud, hard-to-miss, and relevant. No?

Spar touches on major life areas— self-image, marriage, motherhood, and career— pointing out despite womens' increasing freedom, we are pin-holing ourselves into a greater misery than when we were suppressed. She writes, 'Feminism was meant to remove a fixed set of expectations; instead, we now interpret it as a route to personal perfection. Because we can do anything, we feel as if we have to do everything. In other words, women today face towering expectations: a pileup of the roles society's long heaped on us, plus the opportunities feminism created.'

On this note, Spar has a point. While feminism has opened a lot of doors, at the same time, it has also increased the pressure to achieve more. But is that a bad thing? And is striving for more the same as trying to be perfect? It's one thing to beat yourself up over things you can't necessarily control like finding your soulmate or even landing your dream job— yeah, that's not HealthyButJuicy— but it's another thing to blast others for trying to reach their goals and criticizing 'Why Women Should Stop Trying to Be Perfect'.

Because what about the writer/speaker herself? Spar is the president of 'arguably the most important all-women’s college in the United States', or at least that's what is touted on her book's description on Amazon.com. She is a mother of three, is married to a husband whom she 'adores', and engages in the daily 'burden' of keeping up appearances by spending about 282 hours per year on beauty (unlike the noted, average 30hrs/year compared to men).

It's funny. She shares...
On beauty: 'Any magazine rack confirms our obsession with one scantily clad celebrity after another... As a requirement for success, beauty becomes just another burden.' Huh? Why is this woman publishing her thoughts in Glamour of all places?— a woman's 'guide to the latest fashion trends, outfit ideas, hair + makeup how-tos, and celebrity scoop', and where the focus is all about beauty and 'burden'.

On marriage: 'Marry someone you love and like; finding a person who doesn't care if you're perfect is a good start.' You hear that ladies?! Stop wasting your time on douche-bags you don't even like. Duh. It's easy as finding a box of fiber cereal for breakfast, a great way to start the day. Try the supermarket?

On motherhood: 'Now we've set the standard that if you can become a biological mom—by spending exorbitantly and undergoing endless medical procedures—then you should. Is that liberating? To me, it feels like another way women have to be perfect or, in this case, perfectly fertile.' Ouch. Let's seriously hope her infertile 'friend' doesn't see that comment...

On work: 'Professional women are frequently asked, "How do you do it?" I hate the query, because doing it all, as is expected of women today, is not doable.' But seriously, how did she do it?

Her conclusion: 'The most crucial thing for women to know today? No one does it all. We each, if we're lucky, will have our chance to leave a mark on the world, but we are trying too hard to be perfect. So don't emulate Wonder Woman; think about what's wonderful to you instead. Then boldly, audaciously, joyfully, leave the rest behind.'

In other words, 'You'd be lucky if you have any impact in this world. Stop trying to be like me. And just settle.'

HealthyButJuicy thinks otherwise.

On beauty: To reiterate MissGlamorazzi's philosophy, 'Makeup is a supplement, not a requirement.' Other than maintaining acceptable hygiene (ie. showering), if you adhere to a beauty routine that feels burdensome, stop it. Use the time to work on your inner beauty.

On love: Source


On motherhood: However you became a mother— through sex, adoption, or one of the 'at least 15 additional ways.. none of which involve sex'— makes you no less of a woman nor crazy.


On being a homemaker: Spar referred to the toils of having to make this dish— Harvest Vegetable Pancakes With Greens and Goat Cheese via Martha Stewart's Everyday Day Food magazine. This is yet another case and point about the author and reason to question how relevant what she is saying is to the average consumer/woman/reader. Who makes vegetable pancakes with beets, carrots, potatoes, and chickpeas? From scratch? Seriously. Who? At the risk of sounding controversial, people who are health-conscious might. People who have the time might. People who are highly educated are the most likely. Time and time again, studies show folks with higher education tend to be healthier. It's an unfortunate disparity but one that still has not yet been bridged. Moreover, it doesn't help when leaders in our educational field don't help, or even make the gap wider with garbage to sell.

On work: There will always be someone out there who is better than you. Likewise, though, there will always be someone out there who lacks your talent. But who even cares? It's not about them, it's about you.

The HealthyButJuicy conclusion: Like everything you hear about health, take what Spar is saying with a grain of salt and always ask questions. Is she a reliable source of information? What will you do differently (if anything) and, ultimately, will your actions make you a better, happier version of you?

All in all, women can't always get what they want. That much is true. Neither can men. But does that necessarily and automatically restrict your ability to be happy, to have drive, to be HealthyButJuicy, or to have it 'all'?

I'm single and unemployed. I lost 10 years of my life to illness, and friends and career-building time along with it. I have this beautiful sunshine I call daughter and the most amazing mother that is an angelic warrior who loves me. I smile. And I laugh. It's not a perfect life nor am I expecting it to be but I kinda feel like I do sorta have it all... Is that crazy?

What're your thoughts? On Spar's opinions, article on women, perfectionism, and having it 'all'? Share below in the Comments and/or Tweet us your thoughts. We'd love to hear!

Happy Healthy Juicy Women! HealthyButJuicy believes in you! xoxo :>

Ashton Kutcher Sexier Than Sexy, Post Teen Choice Awards (**HealthyButJuicy REPOST**)

After reading a couple UNinspirational stories yesterday— AOL's Armstrong rant/public firing and some lady's premier lazy-A parking spot— I'm in more positive spirits this morning after consuming some more inspirational reads.

I first stumbled upon the hubbub about Ashton Kutcher's recent acceptance speech at the 2013 Teen Choice Awards and, hubbub, it was deservedly earned. There, on perhaps one of the most perfect platforms to speak to young people, he took take advantage of his status, popularity, and, most notably, ability to influence and inspire those both young and old (myself included :>).

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Ashton spoke about three things: Opportunity, Being Sexy, and Living Life.

1. Opportunity

'I believe opportunity looks a lot like hard work... I never had a job in my life that I was better than. I was always just lucky to have a job. And every job I had was a stepping stone to my next job...'

2. Being Sexy

'The sexiest thing in the entire world is being really smart, and being thoughtful, and being generous. Everything else is crap, I promise you. It's just crap that people try to sell to you to make you feel like less just don't buy it! Be smart. Be thoughtful. And be generous.'

3. Living Life
Channeling his recently-portrayed character, Steve Jobs, he referenced this quote by the latest and greatest:

'When you grow up you tend to get told the world is the way it is and you're life is just to live your life inside the world. Try not to bash into the walls too much. Try to have a nice family, have fun, save a little money. That's a very limited life. Life can be much broader once you discover one simple fact: Everything around you that you call life was made up by people that were no smarter than you and you can change it, you can influence it, you can build your own things that other people can use. Once you learn that, you'll never be the same again.'

Ashton concluded his speech with a bang...

'Build a life. Don’t live one, build one. Find your opportunities, and always be sexy.'

Following all of this sexy, I stumbled upon 11 Rules For Success, From The People Who Got It Right, the first line reading: 'No one is born a success, but everyone has the potential to become one.' It's not so much a list of 'rules' per se as it is a list of inspirational quotes.

There's a lot of stupidity and negativity in this world so it's important to refresh with positive, empowering messages like Ashton's speech and this collection of quotes often if not daily.

What inspires YOU? Share your inspirations in the Comments below or Tweet/Instagram your goodies, the world would love to hear! xoxo

Reposted from HealthyButJuicy.

First New School Playdate!

This week has been the week of firsts and change. Newly unemployed, full-time job hunting, recovering from germs I just couldn't avoid (Nui Nui = unavoidably kissable), Nui Nui's first intro/playdate at her new school she'll be starting in September, and breaking the news to her current school, which was unexpectedly weird— I wasn't prepared and didn't even realize I had to be. At this point, I'm actually content with where she is but, o well, that's what growing up is all about, right? Reminds me of the wise words of Elenor Roosevelt:

Credit: wordstruly

Isn't this so true?...

Credit: good.is

You can't grow without change. #mantra

This week has been a haze to say the least. For sure, I realized my appreciation for schedule and routine— so much for my love of change, huh? :/— as well as my un-appreciation for job searching: 'Hey! I'm great! Can I play on your team?', followed by a 'Sorry, no thank you'. Sure brings back fond memories of middle school gym class...

Anyway, onward an up... #nothingbutrainbow

In the meanwhile of solicitation and finding a home, I've started studying Xcode/Objective C, as I said I would, and amping up the social media skills, including Hootsuite, Facebook Pages (check us out! and please support by 'Like'! Facebook.com/piecesofm :>), and soon Google Adwords. I have a steep learning curve ahead of me and am putting to test my claim that I know how to learn.



As for being proud, I was really was of Nui Nui on her first playdate. The new school she will be starting in September encourages new students to spend the summer leading up to the start date to come in on 'playdates' and ease the transition by getting the kids acquainted with the enviornment and people. It's really a terrific practice and one, I think, all schools, should practice in some form or another.

I'm very happy that Nui Nui has had the 'school' experience since she was one and, though only one day a week, feel that it's been an invaluable experience for her (and me). For her, it's interacting with her peers and other adults independently in a different environment than what she is used to and, for me, it's learning to let go, though I will always always be there for her no matter where she is or I am.

So she entered the school shy as a button when the directora greeted us at the door but once she found her classroom, she had at it with all the new toys and playstations— gotta love those kitchenettes! :> Followed by outdoor play in those mini-coupes? a la Little Tikes. I was able to sit aside without her worrying where I was. Climbing, exploring, enjoying— keywords of the visit— and making new friends :>

Here's a peak into our first school playdate vist!



Check out the full slideshow! :>




To wind down the almost end-of-week, I got to spend some time with the ever-lovely J and new friends over some local small bites. Drool this.



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