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In lifestyle August 24, 2023

My LASIK Eye Surgery Experience (+ 6 years Post-Op Thoughts)

I got LASIK eye surgery done on Friday, March 10th, 2017, and 6 years later, it’s still one of the best things I’ve ever done for myself. Today, I’m sharing my experience and how my eyes are doing 6 years post-op. I’ve been wearing glasses/contacts since I was in the 6th grade and gradually wore them full-time around 11th grade. My vision was -2.25 and -2.50 which in retrospect, isn’t even that bad. I can survive days without glasses because my routine never changes and it got to the point where I can recognize people’s blurry figures and all. I debated on getting LASIK for some time after my friend, Sergio, told me about his experience. While contacts and glasses…

In lifestyle August 8, 2023

Is a Human Resources Career Right for You? | Diving into Human Resources

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Whether you’re a recent high school graduate trying to discover your career or someone that is making a career switch, I want to share my insight and experiences in pursuing a career in human resources. See if it’s right for you! How I got into human resources (HR) In 2012, I was working in a retail store while pursuing a degree in Marketing. I chose to speak on behalf of my colleagues and asked my manager to clarify some gossip about bonuses in the store. Later, I spoke to my manager about how some colleagues felt there is favouritism happening with the schedules and amount of hours they were getting per week. It was something that didn’t need to be…

In lifestyle July 10, 2023

My 6 Favourite Thrifting Tips

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Thrifting is something I enjoy doing and to be honest, it’s a guilty pleasure of mine that I am sometimes afraid to admit to my close friends. People deem thrifting as a ‘poor/cheap’ way to shop, but in all honesty, thrifting is just about saving money and the environment (not to mention finding cool vintage things not available anymore!). I started in September 2012 and my most recent thrifting trip was last month. So, today as an avid thrifter, I present to you 6 of my favourite tips that I’ve accumulated over time: Make a list… and stick to it! Because thrifting is fairly cheap, it’s easy to go overboard. There were so many times when I walked into my…

In health & wellness September 13, 2022

5 Reasons You Should Invest in a Personal Trainer

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I don’t like spending a lot of money on my services, I mean, c’mon, a girl gotta save for better things! However, I do believe in investing in good services such as my education and yes, my personal trainer. I feel extremely high maintenance to admit that I have a personal trainer but I know I needed one. I’m not particularly aiming to lose weight or change the way I look. I joined the gym because I realized how unfit I was and I wanted to gain weight (which in this case, is muscle mass) to be 110lbs so I can donate blood. I have friends that are bodybuilders and gym rats but I feel it’s a lot to ask of…

In lifestyle September 1, 2022

University Tip: Switch Your Majors (Before It’s Too Late)

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Another year of success graduates crossing the big stage! Congrats to all those that finished high school earlier this summer! It’s been years since I graduated from university with a Bachelor’s in Human Resources and Labour Relations but I’ve been reflecting on academics again as we approach the back-to-school season. As mentioned earlier, I’m a Human Resources professional but did you know I was majoring in Marketing Management when I first started university? I remember falling in love with marketing back in high school and wanting to be a Director of Marketing for a company. I remember unleashing my creativity and learning how big-name brands target the mind. I remember all the group projects that required us to promote a…

In lifestyle January 12, 2022

Hello 2022!

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I was hesitant in writing this entry because I wanted to try something new this year and not jump on the “new year, new blog” wagon anymore. But the more I sat on this, the more I want to share my priorities and mini goals this year as a way to be brutally honest and open with my blog and readers… after all, this blog is meant to be a personal lifestyle blog! Every year for the past decade or so, I remember writing goals down. At that time, I didn’t learn about writing proper goals so a lot of my goals were quite vague and essentially, unattainable. As I started to learn more about proper goal writing and SMART…

In lifestyle October 20, 2021

28 Things I’ve Learned in 28 Years

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Today is my birthday. I’m astonished (and weirded out) that I’m close to leaving my 20s! When I was a kid, I never understood why adults always say “where did the time go?”. I get it now. I really do! Just the other day, I reflected back on my “early 20s” and can’t believe so much has changed since then. Time does move fast and each year is a new year to achieve something – regardless if it’s small. Today, to celebrate my 28th birthday with you all, I want to share 28 things I’ve learned in life thus far. I’ve always enjoyed these entries because it allows me to get a glimpse of how others grew up. My list…