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2020, a year of perseverance

December 31, 2020December 31, 2020 mapthejoy

I won’t talk about how hard the year was, because it was hard for everyone on every level. No need to reiterate. I think we all get the point.  What I will talk about are some lessons I’ve learned this … Continue reading 2020, a year of perseverance

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to my youth

October 10, 2020October 20, 2020 mapthejoy

this is a project that i’ve thought about for a long time but never found the motivation or courage to get it started. in a way, i thought i wasn’t the right person to do a project like this. but … Continue reading to my youth

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october

October 8, 2020October 20, 2020 mapthejoy

It gets louder and louder each year, becomes more and more obvious as time passes, that October is the loneliest month. The leaves become their most beautiful, showing off their radiant hues: scarlet, orange, gold. Their prime lasts just moments … Continue reading october

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one reality of being an adult

September 28, 2020October 20, 2020 mapthejoy

Social media had me thinking that my career should be glamorous. I thought that if my job wasn’t filled with photo-worthy aesthetics or if I wasn’t contributing to that industry and making money from it as a content creator or … Continue reading one reality of being an adult

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9 Korean Dramas to Binge

April 6, 2020October 20, 2020 mapthejoy

Hello. I hope everyone is healthy and doing well during this challenging time. I’m sure many of you have watched a lot of content during quarantine, but if you’re still up for more content consumption, here are some of my … Continue reading 9 Korean Dramas to Binge

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Notes for First-Time International Travelers

January 27, 2020January 27, 2020 mapthejoy

Hello. I’m happy you’re here. This means that you’re thinking of taking an international trip soon, already booked your flight, or maybe you’re just curious. In any case, welcome! Planning an international trip for the first time may seem a … Continue reading Notes for First-Time International Travelers

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How to find your values in 5 steps

January 13, 2020January 12, 2020 mapthejoy

Values are important because they help us live a more fulfilling life and help us make tough decisions. When we don’t live by our values, we can suffer mentally and emotionally.  Recently, I’ve been working hard on having a better … Continue reading How to find your values in 5 steps

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I Was Here : A Decade of Travel

December 31, 2019October 20, 2020 mapthejoy

My love for traveling started back in 2012 on my first international flight as an adult with my study abroad group in college. We traveled to seven different countries in five months and went from the scorching hot weather in … Continue reading I Was Here : A Decade of Travel

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Ten things that made me happier this year

December 30, 2019December 30, 2019 mapthejoy

In no particular order… 1. Solo trip to Japan and South Korea My first ever solo trip and my first time in Japan. It was an incredible experience. Solo traveling is a great experience and if you have the opportunity … Continue reading Ten things that made me happier this year

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How to beat jet lag when you’re already at your destination

December 16, 2019December 15, 2019 mapthejoy

For the first four days of my recent trip to Japan, I slept a total of two to four hours each night, waking up intermittently within those few hours of sleep. I tried napping during the day but it wasn’t … Continue reading How to beat jet lag when you’re already at your destination

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