Whether you are a student (like me) who now has finally more free time or you want an activity that will help to start differentiating the seasons; a film can be a great gate way to a new season and mindset. Here are a couple of films that I think can be considered summer viewing … Continue reading Summer Film Kick-Off
Pruning in the Rain
On a chilly morning with a light drizzle and fog spreading over the North Lawndale neighborhood, a small group of people had gathered in a community garden on the corner of 16th Street and Hamlin Avenue in the Westside of Chicago at 10 a.m. The group gathered in this inclement weather to prune the trees … Continue reading Pruning in the Rain
We Bury The Dead Movie Review
Credit: Overview One of the movies I have recently seen was “We Bury The Dead” by director Zack Hilditch. The premise of this story bases upon a catastrophic disaster occurs off the shores of Tasmania . Conviently the protagonists husband goes on a work trip to Tasmania. She signs up for the rescue team with … Continue reading We Bury The Dead Movie Review
Book Review: My Body by Emma Ratajkowski
My Body is a memoir by Emma Ratajkowski. She also famously goes by Emrata, being a combination of her first and last name. The book became a New York Times best seller when it came out. Thought out the book Emrata is very vulnerable and candid about her life and her experiences that she had … Continue reading Book Review: My Body by Emma Ratajkowski
Event Review: Notre Talk 23: YOON AHN
On Thursday evening the Notre store filled with many of Chicagos fashion enthusiasts. They were all there for one of the Notre Talks. Notre is a luxury fashion boutique that carries a variety of luxury fashion brands in store. Their Notre talks bring creatives from the luxury sphere to the store to have a talk … Continue reading Event Review: Notre Talk 23: YOON AHN
Food Stops
(originally published in print for The Torch in March 2024) Whether you are living on campus or are a commuter, one is always up for a good bite to eat. Especially living in a city as big and diverse as Chicago the food out here is delicious.Well, you are in luck because I have gathered … Continue reading Food Stops
An update
This new year has been a whirlwind for me. I started school again and I work and just life. I am going to try and post more and add some of the posts I write for the school newspaper; which I joined, and add them on here since they are considered posts but just on … Continue reading An update
Another 5 Ways to Destress and Relax
Continuing with my now ongoing D&R series, I comeforth with another 5 ways to destress and relax. If you are just finding this post, I have created two previous posts; PAUSE… BREATHE… 5 Ways to Destress and Relax and 5 More Ways to Destress and Relax . I wanted to create this post because the … Continue reading Another 5 Ways to Destress and Relax
Book Review: Unwinding Anxiety
Unwinding Anxiety: New Sciences Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind is a book by Judson A. Brewer, MD PhD. Judson A. Brewer is a New York times best selling author. He has over 20 years of experience working in the science research field of mindfulness and habit … Continue reading Book Review: Unwinding Anxiety
TRENDS FOR AUTUMN/ WINTER 2023
Autumn has officially began. Currently, in my city, we still have a few more warmer days left before it starts cooling down. I think now is the perfect time to revamp your closet with the newest pieces and trends for the current seasons. Back to Basics (Left to Right: Versace, Giorgi Armani, Courreges AW 23) … Continue reading TRENDS FOR AUTUMN/ WINTER 2023
J’s Journal 