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My All-Time Favorite Korean Drama

Nov 25. 2025

When I was a young girl, I used to watch Korean dramas with my halmeh (grandmother) before she passed away. I didn't pay too much attention to them because Korean dramas back then were serious, no-nonsense affairs — not too interesting to a young mind. I didn't really get into Korean dramas again until college, when Korean dramas entered its renaissance period. I still remember the drama that first got me hooked: 가을동화 (Autumn in My Heart). Does anyone else remember this drama? Oh, the tears I shed over their ill-fated love! I wouldn't say I regularly watch Korean dramas, but whenever I hear/read about a popular one, I usually make it a point to check it out to see what...

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My Aging Eyes

Nov 02. 2025

I've been wearing glasses since I was 11 years old, and contact lenses since I was 13. I never had problems with contact lenses and find them quite comfortable; I much prefer them to glasses and only wear glasses at night before going to bed. I am nearsighted and my vision has been steady at between -4.00 to -5.00 with the left eye being slightly worse for the past twenty years or so. But this year, I thought my vision must have gotten worse because I was having trouble reading certain things, especially when trying to see small writing or detailed objects. When I saw my eye doctor, I brought up these concerns and after the examination, she told me that my...

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Anna Sui Gel Foundation Primer Review

Oct 30. 2025

A couple of weeks ago, I received a deluxe sample of the Anna Sui Gel Foundation Primer with my order from Beautylish. I know I've said multiple times in the past that I don't need a primer because I'm perfectly happy using my beloved Saint Jane sunscreen as a primer. However, the jelly-like texture of this new (to me) primer was intriguing and the reviews I read online were promising...

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Simplified Skincare Routine at 44

Jul 29. 2025

I'm turning 45 in December. I no longer have the time or patience for a 10-step skincare routine. I've found what works well for me, and I've stuck to it for the past year. And my skin still looks pretty good for my age — very minimal fine lines and the occasional breakout. The biggest thing I've stopped using is prescription tretinoin. Or any type of retinol at all. I know it's the #1 ingredient against aging skin, but my skin has gotten more sensitive over the years and I couldn't even tolerate the lowest 0.02% dose. Over-the-counter retinol dries out my skin and I get flaky. I've also developed mild rosacea so I need to be very mindful about potentially irritating...

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Covry Glasses Review

Jul 28. 2025

I wear contact lenses most of the day, but I switch to glasses at night. For the past decade or so I've used vision insurance for my contacts (don't you love how most vision plans only cover glasses or contacts?) and gotten my glasses from various online retailers, mostly Warby Parker. I don't think I ever realized that my glasses never fit correctly — I just assumed that the constant sliding off my face and touching my cheeks when I smile were how all glasses fit. Hence, I hardly ever wore glasses during the day because they were a PITA to wear. I first heard about low bridge fit glasses a few years ago, but didn't pay it much mind. I knew...

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