Around this time last year, I found myself becoming obsessed with roller skating, thanks to Instagram. I hunted down my first pair of skates and was skating 4x a week for 3 months straight. In less than 3 months, I managed to buy 5 pairs of skates and 6 sets of wheels, but after 6 months I found myself learning some of the hardest lessons in my life. Skating is one of my many passions and while it brings me joy, it also humbled me tremendously too.

I used to dread getting up in the morning, especially because I’m NOT a morning person, but with this morning routine, you can find me up before 10 AM now. Trust me, that’s a big difference to what I was waking up at before (hah).

After several attempts at trying out Tiktok rituals and habits from self-help books, I finally have found 3 habits that work for me. If you’re looking to cultivate a little more happiness and inner peace in your day-to-day life, try out these 3 habits and let me know if they work for you too.

Life has its ups and downs so it’s natural for us to get stuck, feel uninspired, or unmotivated from time to time. I’ve had my fair share and whenever I need to kick myself back into reality again, I reset myself with these 5 tips.

The last time I was in La Paz was in 2018 and since then, this town has somehow gotten more beautiful. The sunsets in La Paz are magical, they leave you speechless. The local cuisine will have you questioning why you haven’t been eating these dishes before. The people are beyond kind and the activities we did each day left me full and happy. There is just so much to do, to explore, and discover in La Paz that I know that I’ll be back for a 3rd trip soon.

Located in a beautiful little town known as Rosarito, is a vacation “home” that’ll leave you feeling refreshed and well-rested. I say “home” because Native Residence is not exactly your average hotel or vacation rental. There are 5 casas on-site (with one more being added right now), each with a unique layout, a common kitchen area, and the sweetest dog you’ll ever meet — Poncho.

Stressed? Feeling burnt out? Need a minute to pick yourself back up but don’t know where to start? These are just a few reasons why you need a mental wellness toolkit. The best part about this toolkit is it’s free and customizable to your own needs. No two toolkits are the same!

This is what a community looks like! On May 15, 2021, I and 8 other creatives hosted an Asian American and Pacific Islander Solidarity Skate Event in Covina, CA. All wheels were welcomed and over 100 attendees showed up in support of AAPI Heritage Month. Together, we raised over $1,200 for 3 AAPI charities: AAPI Women Lead, AAPI Women Alliance, and Asian Mental Health Collective.

There’s no doubt that you really cannot go wrong with any place in San Jose del Cabo. The options are endless and it is up to you to choose what you are craving. However, if you find yourself in need of some guidance, check out this guide.

Anyone else in need of more space? We were, and after trying to work with our bedroom closet for months, we finally gave up and caved into the idea of a custom closet. While most custom closet builds require you to drill into the wall, we found one that is stand-alone, renter-friendly, and affordable!

Our bathroom was my least favorite place when we first moved in. It has outdated floor tiles, is super narrow, and the towel hangers were boring and basic. After making a few renter-friendly changes, our bathroom is now the oasis that we adore and our guests always compliment us on. Sharing our 5 ways to freshen up any bathroom.

Ending 2020 with an official resignation from grad school. I tried it, found out it wasn’t for me, and that’s okay because life is all about figuring out who you are, what you truly are passionate about, and finding out how you want to spend your time.

2020 has been rough for everyone but especially small businesses. While it’s so easy to hop on Amazon and order a gift, wouldn’t it feel much better to know where your money is actually going?

When you’re supporting a small business, you’re supporting their dream, helping their family and their employee’s livelihood, and the quality & care they put into their products are 1000x better than anything you get off Amazon.

When I think of zen, I think of being grounded and calm, so to achieve this feeling we sold all our previous furniture and started brand new. From the floating bed to the nightstands, to the low profile dresser and the DIY piece over our bed, every item in our bedroom now has intention, purpose, and provides a sense of peace. Welcome to our zen-inspired bedroom.

Finding the right desk is like trying to find the perfect shade of beige. There are so many options and it ultimately comes down to what your personal preference is. So after six desks (in the last two years), I finally figured out that the desk of my dreams does not exist — within my budget. Instead of settling for just anything that fits into our home office, I opted to build it instead with Ikea pieces. However, none of the items we used are meant to be used for a desk and that’s what I love most about our DIY desk for two.

We absolutely love our living room and it’s the best place to unwind at the end of each day for us. I also try to start my days here with a cup of coffee, listening to the birds outside (yes, we have birds chirping every day), and the sunlight seeps through our window beautiful in the early mornings. Needless to say, this room sparks so much joy and we hope it does for all our futures guests too.

It’s going on three months in our new apartment and we’ve changed the layout of our home office about 3 times, hah. While we are still playing around with the overall look, there is one thing that I’m completely satisfied with and that’s my gallery wall.

A progressive list of BIPOC home and interior bloggers, designers, and brands to follow and support. This list will be continuously updated and all suggestions are welcomed.

To continue my support of #AmplifyMelantedVoices, created by @BlackandEmbodied and @JessicaWilson.MSRD, I’m sharing 65 Black creatives (to follow on Instagram). I wanted to ensure that I have a permanent place for this list, as Instagram posts can get lost and buried.

Anyone else spending more time cleaning and organizing their home lately? I don’t know what it is, but an organized home makes me so happy. In the last two months, I’ve been going through our apartment and decluttering everything — the cabinets, the linen closet, our closet, our dressers, and even under the kitchen and bathroom sinks. Throughout the process, I found myself needing an organization system of some sort. I did some research, compared different websites, and tested out everything I got to ensure that the quality was worth the price.