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  • i don’t…

    Currently listening to: Boys – Britney Spears What would it take for you to just leave with me? Not trying to sound conceited But me and you we’re meant to be You’re a sexy guy, I’m a nice girl (don’t you know?) Let’s turn this dance floor into our own little nasty world Boys, sometimes…

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  • everything but…

    What was your favorite subject in school? Favorites: AP physics  AP chemistry  AP British Literature AP English Literature and Composition AP Calculus II AP World History Spanish V For the most part, I loved school except the bullies and physical education.  My high school was ranked in the top ten within the state. I was…

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  • wtf

    Wow. I’m still in disbelief that he got re-elected. Didn’t we learn the first time? Why does history have to repeat itself? I didn’t ask for this shit. As a former republican, what in the actual fuck? I hope that project 2025 does not become a thing. Not to be dramatic but Canada may be…

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  • Sushi Monster 3.5

    Currently listening to: The Sign/Eternal Flame/Turn the Beat Around – Pitch Perfect I saw the sign And it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign Life is demanding without understanding I saw the sign And it opened up my eyes, I saw the sign No one’s gonna drag you up To get into the…

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  • turn off, tune in

    How do you manage screen time for yourself?   I do several things to prevent myself from going overboard: make sure that I finish my work or tasks on hand first before indulging on binging shows, doom scrolling, texting/dming, or writing blog posts.  if I’m out with friends or on a date, I don’t look…

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  • vote or die

    Remember when Diddy had that campaign back in 2004, vote or die? Anyway, it’s important to vote not for just the candidates but also the props. Anyone who doesn’t vote really can’t say shit about who gets elected or what props are passed. You had time to choose and make an informed decision. I’m off…

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  • beef-y

    Still listening to: What You Waiting For – Gwen Stefani I can’t wait to goBack and do JapanGet me lots of brand new fansOsaka, TokyoYou Harajuku girlsDamn, you’ve got some wicked style, go The three of us were in the car and we were comparing men from our country.  Korean and Japanese. My beef with…

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  • i need time, love…i need space (rojie’s version)

    Currently listening to:  What You Waiting For? – Gwen Stefani Tick-tockTick-tockTick-tockTick-tockTake a chance you stupid ho Like an echo pedal, you’re repeating yourselfYou know it all by heartWhy are you standing in one place? (Uh-huh)Born to blossom, bloom to perish   Do you need time?   Everyone needs time. Time is something I can’t buy. …

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  • i hate christian laettner

    Every so often, I find myself glued to Netflix, watching ESPN’s 30 for 30 documentaries.  They delve deep into the lives of sports personalities and reveal fascinating stories about the players.  The one I recently watched was about Christian Laettner, standing tall at 6’11” and hailed as the great white hope at Duke University. I’m…

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  • in three years

    Currently listening to: 7 Years – Lukas graham I only see my goals, I don’t believe in failure‘Cause I know the smallest voices, they can make it majorI got my boys with me, at least those in favorAnd if we don’t meet before I leave, I hope I’ll see you later What will your life…

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  • on the occasion of her birthday

    Preface straight from the tortured poets department version 1.0 (rojie’s version) straight from the tortured poets department version 2.0 (rojie’s version) love poem Currently listening to: So Long, London – Taylor Swift For so long, LondonHad a good runA moment of warm sunBut I’m not the oneSo long, LondonStitches undoneTwo graves, one gunYou’ll find someone…

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  • k-day

    Currently listening to:  How You like That – BLACKPINK 날개 잃은 채로 추락했던 날어두운 나날 속에 갇혀 있던 날그때쯤에 넌 날 끝내야 했어Look up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane Invent a holiday! Explain how and why everyone should celebrate. I feel like every country should have their day that we celebrate. …

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  • napa: four seasons

    I love the Four Seasons so much.  It’s my preferred hotel to stay in when I’m on holiday.  I think my favorite so far is the one at Oahu, Ko Olina.  The Bali of Sayan resort looks fucking awesome…that’s on my bucket list. Le sigh. Four Seasons in Napa Valley, it was a gorgeous hotel…

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  • dot com

    Currently listening to: In the Dark – Biig Piig No, I don’t talk much Like I used to once No words I had were enough to get you to stay So I guess I’m lost Now it’s dawn ’til dusk This time I swear that I’ll lose my mind in this maze What are your…

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  • halloween 2024

    Still listening to:  vampire – Olivia Rodrigo I’ve made some real big mistakesBut you make the worst one look fineI should’ve known it was strangeYou only come out at nightI used to think I was smartBut you’ve made me look so naiveThe way you sold me for partsAs you sunk your teeth into me, ohBloodsucker,…

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  • meant to be

    Is there an age or year of your life you would re-live? Currently listening to: vampire – Olivia Rodrigo You’re so convincingHow do you lie without flinching? (How do you lie, how do you lie, how do you lie?)Ooh, what a mesmerizing, paralyzing, fucked-up little thrillCan’t figure out just how you do it, and God…

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  • random thoughts parte ocho

    Currently listening to: LO$ER=LO♡ER – TXT (투모로우바이투게더) When Detroit Richards wrote, “Fine Dining in Mismatched Holey Socks“,  I found it captivating.  Line after line, I was picturing in my head what she must have gone through.  I felt all her words as I was reading sentence after sentence.  I won’t spoil it for you for…

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  • bound reputation

    What historical event fascinates you the most? Growing up in the Midwest was not ideal for me but it did force me to conform to white middle America.  My cousins in Los Angeles would tease me and tell me that I was a banana.  Yellow on the outside, white in the inside.  Maybe I was….

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  • voir dire

    Currently listening to: Dernière Danse – Indila Discovered this song from TikTok. I don’t speak French but I think the language is sexy AF.  When I went to France, I sat there and listened to those sexy French dudes speak English with their dreamy accent.  The waiter could have told me that I was a…

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  • respectfully

    What’s something you believe everyone should know? Currently listening to: A Little Respect – Erasure Soul, I hear you callingOh baby, please, give a little respect to me And if I should falterWould you open you arms out to me?We can make love not warAnd live at peace with our heartsI’m so in love with…

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  • can you…

    Finished watching: The Penguin S1E2 Listening to: 五月雨 広がる distance分かり合うことすら躊躇って(Oh no) I’ve gotten a few requests on feetfinder again. They’ve been ranging from: black nylons or stockings but not fishnet snaps of me driving barefoot or with socks showing face during paid video of showing my feet squishing things with my feet emasculate via chat…

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  • i’m a big kid now

    What does it mean to be a kid at heart? Currently listening to: Pink Pony Club – Chappell Roan I know you wanted me to stayBut I can’t ignore the crazy visions of me in LAAnd I heard that there’s a special placeWhere boys and girls can all be queens every single day Adulthood is…

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  • natural preserve

    Currently listening to: Maps – Yeah Yeah Yeahs Wait, they don’t love you like I love you Made offDon’t strayWell, my kind’s your kindI’ll stay the same My friends and I went hiking and in the ass crack of the morning.  I used to go alone when I was living in another city but only…

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  • gotta rub me the right way

    You have three magic genie wishes, what are you asking for? Currently listening to : Genie in a Bottle – Christina Aguilera If you wanna be with meBaby, there’s a price to payI’m a genie in a bottle (I’m a genie in a bottle)You gotta rub me the right way (Oh yeah)If you wanna be…

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  • zaddy nrg part 2

    Currently listening to High Hopes – Panic! At the Disco Had to have high, high hopes for a living Shooting for the stars when I couldn’t make a killing Didn’t have a dime but I always had a vision Always had high, high hopes I had high hopes that her date with her first zaddy…

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  • in da clurb, we all fam

    describe a family member   She’s Korean. She went to MIT and studied chemical engineering.   After graduating, she got bored and went to med school at UCLA. She is a chief cardiologist. She is my cousin. This is common amongst my family.  They are highly educated and TBH…quite charming.  My dad’s side of the family…

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  • bball

    Currently listening to: My Type – Saweetie Coworker: Imagine if you were Shohei Ohtani’s wife? Me: He’s so my type.  Got that baby face, swole AF, and 6’4″.  I’d get my Timberlands on and climb that giant Sequoia. Coworker: Umm, I was thinking about all the money he made signing on with the Dodgers.  $700…

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  • s3xercise

    What is your favorite type of exercise? Currently listening to: Die With A Smile – Bruno Mars feat. Lady Gaga Wherever you go, that’s where I’ll followNobody’s promised tomorrowSo I’ma love you every night like it’s the last nightLike it’s the last night Bruno Mars has been coming out with non-stop bangers.     The answer…

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  • la tortura

    I love me some Shakira.  She is an icon.  She’s so damn fucking pretty.   I remember when I first watched La Tortura mv and I thought it was the sexiest thing I’ve seen in a while. Es una tortura, perderte  Yo se que no he sido un santo  Pero lo puedo arreglar amor No solo…

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  • random thoughts parte siete

    Currently listening to: Stay – Lisa Loeb I didn’t know that Ethan Hawke directed the mv. You said you caught me ’cause you want me And one day you’d let me go You try to give away a keeper But keep me ’cause you know You’re just so scared to lose And you say, stay…

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  • moonstruck

    How much would you pay to go to the moon? Cero pesos.  I wouldn’t.  From what I’ve been taught about what happens to the body when traveling in space: the bones and muscles become weakened, cardiac issues, vision loss, and damage to their DNA.  So for those reasons, I’m out.  But I have mad respect…

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  • everything is opposite…

    Currently listening to: According To You – Orianthi But according to him I’m beautiful, incredible He can’t get me out of his head According to him I’m funny, irresistible Everything he ever wanted Everything is opposite I don’t feel like stopping it So baby, tell me what I’ve got to lose My friend asked me…

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  • dun dun (IYKYK)

    What alternative career paths have you considered or are interested in? Currently watching: The Penguin on Max.  Colin Farrell is amazing in this.  I didn’t even recognize him as the Penguin. A detective or attorney.  I haven’t decided.  One is like solving a complex puzzle by gathering information, synthesizing the information, and extrapolating it.  They…

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  • out of pocket

    Currently listening to: Cupid – Fifty Fifty I gave a second chance to Cupid But now I’m left here feelin’ stupid Oh, the way he makes me feel that love isn’t real Cupid is so dumb NGL but there are time when I send texts or DMs that are out of pocket like WTF?  SMH….

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  • seoul food

    What food would you say is your specialty?   Currently listening to: How You Like That – BLACKPINK   실컷 비웃어라 꼴 좋으니까(Laugh all you want while you still can)이제 너희, 하나, 둘, 셋(because it’s about to be your turn, one, two, three) Ha, how you like that?   Korean food.  I’ve been on that…

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  • sushi monster 3.0

    When I tell people I love sushi, I don’t think they full grasp how much I love it.  If I had the time and money, I would fly to Japan every month and eat sushi there. Anyway, Buddy H was in town again so we made our way to Momoyama (Michelin Guide 2023) and got…

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  • quixotic + mercurial

    Currently listening to:  Truth Hurts – Lizzo I just took a DNA test, turns out I’m 100% that bitch Even when I’m crying crazy Yeah, I got boy problems, that’s the human in me Bling bling, then I solve ’em, that’s the goddess in me You coulda had a bad bitch, non-committal Help you with…

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  • the unprecedented new normal

    What major historical events do you remember? Currently listening to: drivers license – Olivia Rodrigo I know we weren’t perfect but I’ve never felt this way for no oneAnd I just can’t imagine how you could be so okay now that I’m gone‘Cause you didn’t mean what you wrote in that song about me‘Cause you…

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  • dirty girl era

    구두 = goodoo = dress shoes. 구두 Man is the elusive attorney who followed Jules everywhere like a lost puppy.  I, on the other hand, scared the bejesus out of him and he avoided me like the Bubonic plague. He was Jules’ other bestie. Even though he wasn’t that much taller than me, he was…

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  • the fate of the furiosa

    What’s the biggest risk you’d like to take — but haven’t been able to? Currently listening to: Love Somebody – Morgan Wallen To lonely nightsEven when she’s up against meI don’t know whyIt feels like there’s nobody with meAnd I’m still empty Be a race car driver. My dad first taught me how to drive…

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  • organic chemistry

    Currently listening to: APT. – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars Don’t you want me like I want you, baby? Don’t you need me like I need you now? Sleep tomorrow, but tonight, go crazy All you gotta do is just meet me at the 아파트, 아파트 아파트, 아파트 아파트, 아파트 I’m literally obsessed with ROSÉ + Bruno…

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  • a win is a win

    What are you most proud of in your life? Currently listening to: Tom’s Diner – Suzanne Vega, DNA Everybody’s welcomeCome on, come on inSit yourself downThe fun it never endsLove is the drugThat makes you want to drink‘Til the morning after I can’t say that I’m most proud of anything.  Everything I do is because…

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  • you need Jesus

    Currently listening to: Alejandro – Lady Gaga I know that we are young And I know that you may love me But I just can’t be with you like this anymore Luis was the first and last Mexican dude I’ve dated.  Not to brag but my Spanish was better than his and his mother loved…

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  • wip

    What have you been working on? Currently listening to:  Somebody Else – The 1975 I don’t want your bodyBut I hate to think about you with somebody elseOur love has gone coldYou’re intertwining your soul with somebody else My work in progress: myself going to the gym and getting my fitness on, time to kick…

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  • just meet me at the…

    Currently listening to the newly released: APT. – ROSÉ & Bruno Mars Don’t you want me like I want you, baby? Don’t you need me like I need you now? Sleep tomorrow, but tonight, go crazy All you gotta do is just meet me at the 아파트 It barely dropped a couple of hours ago…

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  • you don’t know me

    What’s something most people don’t know about you? Currently listening to: Night Changes – One DirectionRIP Liam We’re only getting older, babyAnd I’ve been thinking about it latelyDoes it ever drive you crazyJust how fast the night changes?Everything that you’ve ever dreamed ofDisappearing when you wake up I have chronic intermittent pain.  It’s from a…

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  • zaddy nrg

    Currently listening to: Mr. Brightside – The Killers I’m coming out of my cage And I’ve been doing just fine Gotta gotta be down Because I want it all My friend’s been complaining about the guys shes meeting or going on first dates with.  They’re either fuccboi’s,  immature, wanting to blackout every weekend, having never…

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  • year of the rot

    Do lazy days make you feel rested or unproductive? I love rotting in bed.  2024 has been year of the rot for me.  Never in my life have I ever wanted to do anything else but lie in bed and act like the world does not exist. It doesn’t matter if it’s my bed, the…

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  • access denied

    Currently listening to: Paper Planes – M.I.A. Remember the WP affiliate email that I got? I clicked on the link in the e-mail that was sent to me, I figured, “Why not?”  The worst they could do is say ‘no’, right?  I completed the application and then about a week later, I received the verdict:…

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  • risks and breaking limits

    When you think of the word “successful,” who’s the first person that comes to mind and why? Currently listening to: No Scrubs – TLC Honolulu, Oahu.  2022.  Chilli from TLC.  I threw up a heart sign to her and she gave me one back. 🙂 My dad.  He had a simple motto: work hard…then work…

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  • cringey but good

    Has anyone else seen the latest Ali Wong Netflix special, Single Lady? I don’t recommend it if you’re not into crass, vulgar, and obnoxious comedy.  But if you are…like I am…grab some popcorn and settle in.  She dives into the reality of dating at a certain age, particularly dating younger and older men.  It’s like…

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  • like a good neighbor…

    What makes a good neighbor? Currently listening to: Anti-Hero – Taylor Swift It’s me, hi, I’m the problem, it’s me (I’m the problem, it’s me)At tea time, everybody agreesI’ll stare directly at the sun but never in the mirrorIt must be exhausting always rooting for the anti-hero I have good and not so good neighbors. …

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  • hot mess express

    Currently listening to: Blank Space – Taylor Swift So it’s gonna be foreverOr it’s gonna go down in flamesYou can tell me when it’s over, mmIf the high was worth the painGot a long list of ex loversThey’ll tell you I’m insane‘Cause you know I love the playersAnd you love the game‘Cause we’re young and…

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  • ask me

    What could you try for the first time? Currently listening to: Ask – The Smiths There are so many things that I want to try but ask me when I’ll get around to it?  I’ll do my best though… ride a hot air balloon ride take a helicopter ride along the coast visit Machu Picchu…

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  • psa (not prostate-specific antigen)

    Currently listening to: LA Girls – Charlie Puth Told you I’m moving out to bigger and better thingsGuess you never know how good you got it ’til it’s goneThought I could find somebody new who could take your placeThe list goes on, and on, and on A few things, especially for those who live in…

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  • limited edition

    What principles define how you live? Currently listening to: The Man – Taylor Swift I’d be a fearless leaderI’d be an alpha typeWhen everyone believes yaWhat’s that like? I’m so sick of running as fast as I canWondering if I’d get there quickerIf I was a manAnd I’m so sick of them coming at me…

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  • deja vu part four

    Currently listening to: Moonlit Floor – LISA Kiss me under the Paris twilight Kiss me out on the moonlit floor Kiss me under the Paris twilight So kiss me I was experiencing a myriad of emotions.  To take my mind off things, I hosted a contest on my blog – not this one, but one…

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  • procrastin8

    What have you been putting off doing? Why? Currently listening to: happier – Olivia Rodrigo But she’s beautiful, she looks kindShe probably gives you butterfliesI hope you’re happyBut not like how you were with meI’m selfish, I know, I can’t let you goSo find someone great, but don’t find no one betterI hope you’re happyI…

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  • bloody mess

    Reading: There There – Tommy Orange In a world where horoscopes reign supreme in the West, Koreans have a belief rooted in blood types to gauge compatibility. My blood type is B+, the nomad. According to sources: You’re cool, independent, follow your own rules and don’t care about what anyone thinks of you. People with…

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  • adulting as a child

    When was the first time you really felt like a grown up (if ever)? Currently listening to: You’re On Your Own, Kid – Taylor Swift Cause there were pages turned with the bridges burnedEverything you lose is a step you takeSo make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste itYou’ve got no reason to…

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  • opposums

    My coworker sent me this snap from her yard and said she was so grossed out. I had to disagree with her. Am I the only one who thinks that they’re cute?? They’re also good for the environment. I mean look at all these babies hanging on for dear life. She’s just trying to survive…

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  • jung kook day

    Currently listening to: Seven – 정국 (Jung Kook) feat. Latto Every hour, every minute, every second You know night after night I’ll be fuckin’ you right, seven days a week Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday (a week) My friends and I went to D’Festa LA.  We got tickets and then they canceled it,…

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  • charity case

    If you had a million dollars to give away, who would you give it to? I’d donate to various shelters and rescues for dogs and other animals.  These creatures are so loyal and give unconditional love.  My dog and cat were rescues and I couldn’t imagine my life without them.  They’ve both passed now but…

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  • the bbc

    Currently listening to: Getaway Car – Taylor Swift Ridin’ in a getaway car There were sirens in the beat of your heart Should’ve known I’d be the first to leave Think about the place where you first met me Cyn was dating one of the guys from the BBC.  The Billion dollar Boys Club.  They…

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  • failure’s not an option

    What’s something you would attempt if you were guaranteed not to fail? Currently listening to: lose yourself – Eminem You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow . This opportunity comes once in a lifetime, yo. Go big or go home, right? I would want to create a machine, similar to…

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  • sky daddy

    Sky daddy needs to chill. Please. I like being busy but this week is overkill. I’ve had to order Philz coffee twice this week and it’s only Tuesday. I’ve been adding the gross Ryze (they advertise it as mushroom coffee but it tastes nothing like coffee) mushroom concoction to the coffee to increase my energy,…

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  • bye, bye, bye

    What was the hardest personal goal you’ve set for yourself? Walking away from shitty people. The breadcrumbing, benching, gaslighting, and soul sucking vultures. I used to try to see the best in everyone but that was a train wreck. I am generally a nice person but sometimes people view that as being weak, stupid, or…

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  • tapas y tacos

    Currently listening to: atravesao – Elsa y Elmar ¿Cómo negar lo que se siente bien? Ahora te miro y solo encuentro Tu aliento mientras bailamos lento Ven y déjame mostrarte lo que Tengo por perder Dame lo tuyo, yo lo cuido bien Estamos flotando en el viento Sintiendo una cosa que no entiendo pero Es…

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  • best of the best

    Who are your favorite artists? Singers: Taylor Swift, BTS, Stray Kids, and Morrissey/The Smiths. Painter: Mark Rothko.  #61, rust and blue is my fav.  My mom, she does Korean arts, mainly painting and calligraphy. Composer: Claude Debussy, Johann Sebastian Bach, Johannes Brahms, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. Drawer: Zaddy.  I’d post some of…

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  • progress, not perfection…

    Currently listening to: Mr. Brightside – The Killers I never thought I’d say it but these days, I’ve been looking forward to going to the gym. When I was dating Big Bang, I was in prime shape.  An hour of yoga, hour of pilates, and hour of dance every fucking day. My diet was primarily…

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  • let the good times roll…

    What is your favorite hobby or pastime? Currently listening to: How Soon Is Now – The Smiths My hobbies include overthinking and sass.  Kidding.  But in all seriousness, there are so many on this list: exercise – this is as of late, also dancing, volleyball, and badminton sexercise – self explanatory listening to music –…

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  • sushi monster 2.0

    Rez-D and I went to go eat at Eat’s Sushi x Takumi Sushi on a whim since my fav Japanese restaurant was closed for the day.  It’s not authentic Japanese because I heard people speaking Korean but it’s got high ratings on Yelp so we thought we would try it out. Tekka tuna roll x…

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  • i had to fall…to lose it all

    What would you do if you lost all your possessions? Currently listening to: Losers – Post Malone feat. Jelly Roll I’ve lost everything before and clawed my way back to where I am now.  I think the only things I would care about now…would be my house and car.  If those were gone, I guess…

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  • affiliate

    Question: I got this in my email the other day from WP. I was wondering if anyone has done this affiliate program?  If so, what was your experience?  Is it worth it? TIA.

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  • it’s the audacity for me

    What’s a topic or issue about which you’ve changed your mind? When I had my previous blog (which was a stand alone site not affiliated with WP or anything), I thought that transparency and freedom of speech were important.  These were things that I valued as an American.  So I went off spewing all sorts…

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  • quiet dinner

    Currently listening to: guilty as sin – Taylor Swift I keep these longings locked In lowercase inside a vault Someone told me There’s no such thing as bad thoughts Only your actions talk These fatal fantasies Giving way to labored breath Taking all of me We’ve already done it in my head If it’s make…

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  • estrangement

    Tell us about a time when you felt out of place Since my dad passed away, I feel like the third wheel whenever I’m with my brother and mom. My dad was everything to me.  He’s the one who would put me in girly dresses, curl my hair, and even cut my hair.  He was…

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  • random thoughts parte seis

    A few things before I start the month: I had every intention of posting more feet pics on my feetfinder account but my toenail cracked (it happens sometimes due to my anemia) so I’ll have to wait till it looks better and then go back for a pedicure. Got an email from WordPress about becoming…

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  • offline

    Your life without a computer: what does it look like? Currently watching: Sheng Wang Sweet & Juicy (on Netflix).  It’s a slow burn but funny nevertheless. I’m gonna say that it would be boring AF.  Things would be at a much slower-paced lifestyle, that’s for sure. I wouldn’t even know that any of you lovely…

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  • dear dad parte cinq (tw: death)

    Currently listening to: Everybody Hurts – R.E.M. It took me awhile to write this post…I needed to be in the right headspace.  Writing about his death was rather difficult because it honestly triggered me. I can recall every detail and it felt like I was vividly reliving the whole ordeal all over again.  dear daddear…

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  • aprender : to learn…or not to learn…that is the ?

    What skill would you like to learn? Currently listening to: Girl I’m Gonna Miss You – Milli Vanilli It’s a tragedy for me to see the dream is overAnd I never will forget the day we metGirl, I’m gonna miss you I only started listening to this song because of the Netflix show, Monsters, and…

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  • tiffany’s

    Serious question: Would it be tacky if I gave my friend a Tiffany bracelet that an ex got me years ago? I wouldn’t pass it off as new, I’d let her know that it was a piece I’ve had for a while? I could take it into the store for a cleaning and then box…

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  • pay a10shun

    What details of my life could I pay more attention to? Currently listening to: Attention – Charlie Puth Damn, I feel like I’m being called out.  I guess I’d have to say that I should pay more attention to my brain than what my heart. My mind is pragmatic, logical, and succinct.  It is efficient,…

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  • 6^3

    Currently listening to: greedy – Tate McRae During our uni days, my friends and I used to talk about the 6-6-6 dating requirements. Six feet tall. I like to wear heels that are 4″, which would make me 5’10” and it’s hard to do with a short king. Six figures. I don’t want him to…

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  • today and tomorrow

    What’s your #1 priority tomorrow? Currently listening to: Today – The Smashing Pumpkins Today is the greatest Day I’ve ever known Can’t live for tomorrow, Tomorrow’s much too long I’ll burn my eyes out Before I get out I don’t have anything that takes priority for tomorrow, everything has to get done one way or…

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  • polyamorous

    Currently watching: Monsters – The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (on Netflix) I met Ali through a mutual acquaintance.  I can’t say that I knew Sally that well but she seemed worldly and knew tons of people. The more I got to know Ali, the more fascinating he became to me.  He was from Pakistan,…

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  • work smarter, not harder

    In what ways does hard work make you feel fulfilled? Currently watching : The English (on prime) I’m passionate about healthcare, it’s one of the things I excel at and can get behind. I feel accomplished in my field and yet I want to keep learning more. As much as I love my job, I…

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  • don’t speak

    Currently listening to: No Need to Argue – The Cranberries Sometimes, I can hear my neighbors screaming in Korean.  It makes me extremely uncomfortable.  The dad sounds almost belligerent, it’s hard to tell what language that he’s shouting in.  They seem to do this every month. I called the cops on them a couple of…

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  • imperfect

    What’s the trait I value most about myself? Currently listening to: Perfect – One Direction Who’s still listening to this in 2024? Le sigh… Hmmm so traits that are of benefit, let’s go: responsible ambitious at times, funny empathetic adventurous + being naughty adaptable open-mindedness conscientious ability to communicate in English,한국어, y Español discreet (when…

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  • talk me out of it

    The one I actually want is the body sculpt leggings in verdant green but it’s $58.99 (including the 31% off).  They also have the body sculpt leggings (reversible wear) in forest green/oasis green for $84.99. I am still on the fence about it. Ugh.  Maybe I’ll wait for Black Friday or Cyber Monday and hope…

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  • make a wish

    the 1 – Taylor Swift And if my wishes came trueIt would’ve been youIn my defense, I have noneFor never leaving well enough aloneBut it would’ve been funIf you would’ve been the one I, I, I persist and resist the temptation to ask youIf one thing had been differentWould everything be different today? I remember…

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  • dream(er) jobs

    List three jobs you’d consider pursuing if money didn’t matter. Currently listening to: You’re Losing Me – Taylor Swift How long could we be a sad song‘Til we were too far gone to bring back to life?I gave you all my best me’s, my endless empathyAnd all I did was bleed as I tried to…

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  • die hard

    I was being terrorized in my own home. A mosquito from hell entered my house and bit the shit out of me.  It’s gotten me seven times before I was able to squash the crap out of it.  Yippee ki yay, MF. I’ve developed Skeeter syndrome from the damn mosquito bites.  Not only is it…

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  • korea town

    What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested? I often times get confused for being Japanese whenever I go to Little Tokyo or K-Town (Korea Town).  My own people don’t know what I am. I can’t blame them though.  I love all things that are kawaii, especially Sanrio (my favorite…

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  • you’re so fkn special

    Currently listening to: Creep – Radiohead. Whatever makes you happy Whatever you want You’re so fuckin’ special I wish I was special It’s been a day to say the least.  There are days when I’ll turn my phone off just to escape from the digital world.  I dislike phone calls, especially from numbers that I…

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  • guilty by association

    What brands do you associate with? Just a few that I relate to: Never imitate, always innovate – Cartier.  I feel that I am continuously evolving as a human. It’s finger lickin’ good – KFC.  You’d have to ask Zaddy. Let’s go places – Toyota.  I may be biased cause I drive a Toyota. Better…

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  • sushi monster 1.0

    I will travel for food if it’s good.  This restaurant, Sushi Nikkei (sushi with a Peruvian twist), has been bookmarked for a few months and I finally got around to going there with the Veteran.  It’s earned a Michelin Guide for 2023. Oba roll: crispy salmon, avo topped with salmon, parrillera, jalapeño sauce, chalaquita. Dusty roll:…

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  • just do it

    What could you do more of?   This could be a mixed bag…but if we’re being honest, I’d say these would be things: forgiveness.  I’m not vengeful but it’s hard for me to forget people, places, and things that were done.  It hurts so much sometimes.  I go by the saying, “Out of sight, out…

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  • korean vibes

    I chopped off four inches of my hair, it still hits a little below the shoulders.  It was growing like there was no tomorrow. If you watch K-dramas, you’re probably familiar with 가체, traditionally worn during the Silla period till they were banned during the Jeoson dynasty.  Of course, theirs was more ornate, bigger, and…

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  • actually, i can

    What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Currently listening to: So Good – Halsey My dad tried to have “the talk” with me in Korean.  It wasn’t just once but multiple times and we would have the same dialogue every time. Dad: all men are thieves Me: *laughs* Dad: really, they will steal…

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