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Category: North America

Under the Tree

On June 28, 2026June 28, 2026 By ChiyoIn Memoir, Nature, North America, Self, TravelingLeave a comment

What should we do when everything falls apart? I think our education system is missing one of the most important lessons in life: how to cope with disappointment. They teach us how to dream big and strive for success, but not how to change course when life doesn't go according to plan. It's easy to say, …

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Best Job in the World

On May 19, 2024May 20, 2024 By ChiyoIn North America, TravelingLeave a comment

Is everything written in the stars?  I don’t believe in astrology. According to a horoscope, Aries is suitable for careers such as entrepreneur, sales manager, emergency responder, or surgeon. None of those jobs seem to be fitting for me. But there was a time I wished I had my North Star to follow.  On May …

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