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To photograph the sunrise
I woke up one morning in Chicago, seeing the sunrise peek between buildings. It was gorgeous. “I’ve got to take a photo of this.” I jumped out of bed and went to work trying to capture the essence of what I was seeing. The low light and my lack photography skills made it a difficult…
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In defense of visiting chains while traveling
I can be a bit of a snob while traveling. I only want to visit local restaurants, without franchises. I want to eat local and really experience the area and its scene. While I was in Chicago, I did my best to try new local restaurants. In return, I was met with watery lattes, bland…
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This delightful coffee shop was the highlight of my Chicago trip
“Are you okay if we go somewhere a little further out? It’s my favorite coffee shop.” With that kind of Chicago local seal of approval, I couldn’t refuse. I went with my friend to take the voyage to Bueno Days. It was well worth the journey. This Little Village establishment pairs an homage to Mexican…
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Okay, about the food at the Fairmont Millenium Park
Yesterday, I wrote about my room at the Fairmont Millenium Park. It was fine, but I can’t see myself coming back, especially adding in my assessment of the food. Room Service Night one, I ordered a burger from room service. It’s been the standard that I use to judge all in-room dining services whenever possible.…
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Quick review of the Fairmont Millennium Park
Months ago, I booked in for a stay at the Fairmont Millenium Park in Chicago. I wanted to try the brand for a while, with high hopes. I entered the property, noticing a rotunda decked out in warm wood, and I quickly went up to check out my room. I had booked a double, which…
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Is this “skin drip” worth it?
Youth to the People and I have a strained relationship. The first product I tried from them was the Superfood Cleanser, which left my face so unbearably dry. I was leery of brand since then. But here I am now, with a bottle of their Skin Drip, giving them a second chance. Superfood Skin Drip…
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Quick thoughts on Miutine, with a caveat
When my bottle of Miutine arrived in the mail, it smelled amazing. And by it, I mean the box, because at some point in the shipping process the glass bottle had shattered. I went in to Sephora to exchange for an intact bottle and tried again. I first tried this fragrance from Miu Miu in…
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Dreaming bigger
There is this nagging sense thing on my mind. It’s a wish or prayer or demand that I should make. I can’t quite make out where it came from, but it’s unshakeable. I should ask for something big. I should think that maybe the impossible is possible. Maybe I will just be disappointed in the…
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An underrated tip for last minute packers
I have fully accepted that I am a last minute traveler. It is something that I kinda want to change in pursuit of becoming a more organized person overall, but I am not fully committed to changing any time soon. I will keep this habit up, at least until the end of the year, but…
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Last minute packing
It’s another late night of packing. I had planned (i.e. hoped) I wouldn’t be like this anymore. I kept telling myself that I will be the kind of traveler who has things organized in advance. That I will have a toiletry bag packed and ready to go. That I will be in bed before the…
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