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The world has officially separated into two main groups: the rule followers, observant of social distancing and hopeful of flattening the curve; and the risk-takers, who have been storming the world’s beaches, bars, and burger joints in spite of the coronavirus — and government and public health efforts to curtail its spread.(Psychology today).

The new coronavirus has pushed dozens of…

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What I Wore : I Didn't Know I Needed Teddy Coats Up Until Now!

When I think of teddy coats, I think of comfort, warmth and style like no other. I’m late to join the bandwagon though, because almost after two years, I’m only just owning a piece.

Anyway, we all know that fashion has its own rules and thankfully, teddy coats aren’t yet cancelled because I love how this coat can directly transform my look from pretty basic to a better basic look, lol.

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2019 Year In Review : The Most Defining Moments From The Year (Finding myself, Losing a Parent,And More)

Its December 26th, I’m sat on my couch, currently reminiscing on the year 2019 and all it has brought. And, I feel…empty drained. 

2019 was a very busy year for me mentally, emotionally and even physically. If I am to describe 2019 in a tweet, I’d quote this very tweet right here: 

Man this whole year has been a rollercoaster. You see that saying “nobody’s got you”, it’s a big lie. When in…

Photography : 3 Easy Ways To Improve Your Photos, Effortlessly!

It’s no secret that photography has become more and more popular with the rise of new phones and DSLRs . Everyone has become a master at taking pictures and sharing it on social media. For one, Instagram has become an online portfolio – a way to showcase your brand effortlessly and it’s no surprise that businesses have caught up and are on track.

I have struggled with building a…

Self Care September : This Month’s Challenge You Should Participate In

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.”

Maria Robinson

August (and probably the past months on 2019) may have been terrible, but I am a big believer of choosing the way we control our future.

Sure, to some certain extent, there are things we cannot control. But how about working towards the ones we can?

September is a special…

A DEXA Scan: The Most Accurate Way to Measure Your Body Fat – What To Expect, And How It Works!

When it comes to getting fit, managing your body fat is very essential and as the saying goes, “What gets measured, gets managed.” So, if you want to manage to burn that fat covering your six pack, measuring it would be the best option.

And with this sometimes, a scale just won’t cut it—mostly because it doesn’t differentiate between muscle and fat. In fact, I’ve got a new saying for you:…