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Hey there, beautiful souls! Welcome to my colorful corner of the internet! My name is Ashlynn, and I am beyond thrilled to have you here with me on this exciting journey. I am a passionate 2nd year college student studying Marine Biology. When I'm not buried under mountains of research projects and binded by assignment deadlines, I love to express myself through my abstract paintings, or resonating my soul with my piano playing. This blog is basically my creative outlet, a sp

I listened to Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets album for the first time; I can see why fans are in love with this album... Listening to the Tortured Poets album made me reflect on myself in many different ways. At first, I was hesitant about embracing her new songs, but as I delved into the lyrics and emotions behind each track, I found myself deeply moved and introspective. The raw and unfiltered emotions that Taylor conveys in her songs resonated with me on a profound level, p

To me, Korean culture is more than just K-dramas & K-pop. Learning Korean has been an incredibly rewarding experience for me, but it wasn't something that I initially set out to do. Most people that know me assume that my interest in the Korean language stems from my love of K-dramas and K-pop, but the truth is, it all started with a chance encounter with a Korean friend I made on a foreign language exchange app. It all began in 2020 when I stumbled upon a language exchange a

So as a type 1 diabetic, I constantly have people tell me these phrases whenever I tell them about my diagnosis. "No, you can't eat sugar, "If you don't wear a pump, then you're a type 2 diabetic, "You're not skinny enough to be a type 1 diabetic."But guess what, these are all a bunch of empty guesses and assumptions. Myth 1.) Suga r will kill you (myth) WELL since you asked... When our blood sugars go low, we need juice or anything with at least 15-30 carbs (ahem, sugar!!) t

Journey and thoughts to spill about my experience with "Rainy Days" You know, I used to be one of those people who would wax poetic about the beauty of a rainy day. I mean, come on, there's something undeniably cozy about curling up with a good book and listening to the soothing sound of raindrops against your window. But let's get real for a second. Rainy days are a one-way ticket to disaster town. I'm not just talking about the inconvenience of getting caught without an umb

I don't know about you, but my daily face routine is absolutely essential for keeping my skin looking youthful and radiant! 🌟 With a total of 8-9 steps, I ensure that my skin is well-cleansed, hydrated, and protected from environmental stressors. I start off by washing my face with a gentle gel cleanser foam cleanser pore treatment to remove any impurities and prevent breakouts. (I love using Neutrogena's Clear Pore Cleanser Mask for not only preventing face acne but als