Do you ever want to just sing your favorite songs without anyone judging you? Well... if you said yes I would try doing a Karaoke night with friends, family, or even alone!
Believe it or not, I am not Mariah Carey, thus I'm not the best singer. So personally, I love to go and just relieve stress by screaming my lungs out (no matter how badly out of tune I am). There are many Karaoke places in big cities, especially in Koreatown in New York City! Comment your favorite songs to sing in Karaoke!
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**There is a movie version (if you would rather not read ;))
In my opinion, this book is very interesting because it's solely written in the perspective of a 5-year-old. There's a sense of dramatic irony because the young boy doesn't realize that there's a whole world waiting, just outside the room that he is trapped in with his mother. It's important to note that there are important observations you should make since there are subtle hints in the book of how the boy's mother deals with this terrible situation. This book is based on a true story, although not all details are the same, and it provides an insight into an experience that is horrifying for anyone to go through, let alone a 5-year-old. Please give this book a try and let me know what you think! My recommendation this month is to get a cute animal. This may be a stretch for some, especially because I know animal allergies exist, but even if it's not adopting an actual pet, watching cute animal videos is just as therapeutic! Watching cute animals, virtually or in-person, activates the amygdala and other emotional areas of the brain, which ramps up other cognitive systems. These cute animals help deliver the brain a miniscule blast of dopamine into our bodies which can help relieve stress!!! So go pull up a cute video on Youtube or maybe even go adopt a cute animal :)
I know it's only August but... In preparation for Fall and the more "chillier" days that are awaiting, buy yourself a Comfy. This sweatshirt is HUGE and so soft. It's like a warm hug on a cold day. I got one for my friend and she absolutely loves it! Whether you're getting it for yourself or for a friend, GET IT GET IT GET IT! There are different colors too!
LIFE GOES ON - BTS This song is in Korean, but the lyrics are still universal. They're for everyone and anyone. People will always make mistakes, things always go wrong, life never works out perfectly, but as this song's title suggests: LIFE GOES ON. There's a part of the lyrics that say "Stopped for now but don't hide in the shadow. Once again daylight will glow". There will be dark days, there will be dark nights, but daylight always comes back in the morning. The sun will always come back to shine. So like BTS said, because life goes on, you shouldn't hide in the dark shadows, you should focus on hope and the better days that will definitely come. So take a listen to this song, look at the lyrics (there are English translations online:))
Read The Leavers by Lisa Ko! I really loved this book when I read it. As an Asian-American, I often feel myself not knowing whether I belong more to the American community or the Korean community. This book explores the complexities of having 2 very different identities, especially as one grows up in different cultures. In The Leavers, Deming grows up as a Chinese boy, raised and embraced by Chinese culture. However, after his mother disappears, Deming is adopted by a White family and becomes Daniel. Deming feels pressure to be more American, and slowly loses his Chinese culture. This pressure is often felt by many people who struggle with their identities, whether that be racially, sexually, religiously, etc. I recommend reading this book, whether you struggle with your identity in some way or not. It will open you up to a new perspective and insight into how cultural collisions can truly impact peoples' lives.
Instant Ramen = Lifesaver Because it's inexpensive, delicious, and easy to make, ramen is extremely popular among many students. However, whether you're in high school, college, or you're just a busy adult, ramen will always come to your rescue. Taking only about 3 minutes to make, ramen is sometimes the best dinner when you're trying to finish an essay and have no time to make food. There is the original instant ramen, which is shown on the left, while there are also other flavors such as Carbonara, which is shown on the right. Give one of these a try and let me know what you think :) Comment your favorite flavor!!
BROOKLYN 99!!! In my opinion... one of the best shows to ever exist !! With about 20 minute episodes, Brooklyn 99 will make you laugh every time. Besides the great acting and the interesting plots, I genuinely fell in love with the cast. Each character is so complex and brings something unique to the table, exposing how such different people can still come together and make the best team. I love that no matter how much they tease each other, pull pranks, and even sometime fight, the team always comes together in the end to support each other. The show does a great job showing the complexity of relationships through humor and showing the viewers an insight into the work of detectives. Please give this show a try and let me know what you think!
Squishmallows bring me back to my childhood days. Although they are a fairly new type of plushy, they still remind me of my days as a young girl who loved stuffed toys. Squishmallows are so so so soft that it literally feels like you're laying your head on a fluffy cloud. Literally. There are different sizes ranging from small to huge (almost half my body). Squishmallows don't necessarily have to be just a pillow, they can be there for decoration, hugging, or for warmth on chilly nights. They can be quite pricy, but sometimes you deserve to treat yourself ;) Go buy yourself a squishmallow! Let me know which one you get!
To be quite honest, I am way too obsessed with this game... Family Feud keeps me ready for anything because I actually feel like I'm on the Family Feud TV show. I think that the game has helped me think quickly on my feet, especially since there is a time limit for each round. Go try this game out and let me know what you think! |
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