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Celebrating National Museum Day: Discovering the Treasures of Our Past
Today is National Museum Day! This is a special occasion that invites us to step back in time, explore diverse cultures, and marvel at the ingenuity of humanity throughout the ages. As an entrepreneur, new mom, and lifelong learner, I find immense value in museums not just as reservoirs of knowledge but as inspiring spaces that spark curiosity and creativity. Why Museums Matter Museums are more than just buildings filled with artifacts; they are vibrant institutions that preserve our heritage, educate our communities, and inspire future generations. They provide us with a tangible connection to the past, helping us understand the journey of human civilization and the milestones that have…
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Reflecting on 2023 and New Year’s Resolutions for 2024
It is normal to look back and reflect on what happened during the year. According to Stanley, the end of every year always makes him feel like a storm is coming. He says I go into my annual end-of-year meltdown and I freak out because I don’t feel like I achieved any significant milestones. From his perspective, I only consider lofty pie in the sky as success and anything else is nothing. Therefore, I decided to write my first ever reflection blog to “remind” myself of what milestones I have accomplished and eventually, each section will become its own blog post (I hope). I will also list my new year’s resolutions.…
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Recreating Cozy Magic: A Homemade Mulled Wine Adventure
The first time I tried a mulled wine was in the autumn of 2015. I went to Frankfurt for the International Book Fair for a business trip. After the fair, I decided to brave the chilly weather and embark on a sightseeing adventure with my parents; The temperature hovered around only 9 degrees Celsius. My mom who hates the cold, and she still bravely joined and explored local marketplaces with us. When my dad decided to take his beer break, she questioned the sanity of us sipping cold beers in such cold conditions. She doesn’t understand how we can still order beer like German. However, she would like to have some…
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My Immigrant Journey: The Unexpected Path to a New World
In a world where tales of extraordinary journeys often take center stage, not every story begins with grandeur or drama. I firmly believe that every ordinary story can be just as compelling as the extraordinary, as long as they are shared experiences and adventures. The Decision Roughly two decades ago, I made the life-altering move from Taiwan to the United States. Unlike the dramatic twists of fate that often mark immigration stories, my journey began for the same reason as countless other immigrants: my parents sought a better education for me. The decision to uproot my life and embark on this journey wasn’t mine to make; in Asian families, parents…
