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The tribulation and jubilation of life as a 20something wanderlust. Discovering the world, one language at a time. Currently wandering as a MPA International Development student at the London School of Economics.

Asian Polyglot

New Home. New Beginning.

Over the summer, I decided to consolidate my blogs into one central place, and hence the end of Asian Polyglot. Via the many transitions, I recently decided to move to Shanghai. And that is yet...

Oct 25, 2012 Like

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Snail Mail & Roots

I am back in my parents’ house, a place where I spent my adolescent years. This place is as close to home as it gets for me. A part of being a globetrotter is you move, a lot. I am going on my 14th...

Oct 15, 2012 Like

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Finding Meaning

“Chelsea Clinton Exited Wall Street to Seek Career with Meaning”, this Bloomberg headline shared by a friend on Facebook caught my attention this morning. My friends commented the piece as...

Oct 5, 2012 Like

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Shanghai Calling

I haven’t been this excited, yet simultaneously anxious about anything since I decided to join the Peace Corps. This is the story on how I decided to move to Shanghai on the day that I moved to...

Sep 28, 2012 Like

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Hints from Life

Today was one of those days where inspiration was flowing in the air. Hints of positivity were everywhere, letting me know that all will be okay. In a time of transition, faced with great unknown,...

Sep 26, 2012 Like

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letter from village

It’s rare these days to receive a hand written letter. Once in a blue moon, I will receive a postcard from a friend traveling. But a legitimate hand-written letter? I haven’t received one of those...

Aug 19, 2012 Like

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Live Everyday as if…

Live everyday as if you are moving away. I dislike the common saying of “Live everyday as if it were your last.” Why so morbid? Moving away forces the same level of appreciation on the present, and...

Aug 19, 2012 Like

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2012 Peace Corps Annual Gathering

Over the weekend, I met the Peace Corps volunteer on this 1964 issue cover of National Geographic. She was with the first group of volunteers to Ecuador, and one of many remarkable Returned Peace...

Jul 2, 2012 Like

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Obamacare

A few days ago, the US Supreme Court upheld Obamacare. The move restored my faith in US politics. It’s also comforting to know that despite politics, the US is capable of moving forward and finally...

Jul 2, 2012 Like

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New York Summer

I’ve heard a lot about the epicness of New York summer. This past weekend was a nice prelude to a great summer. The weather has been a perfect 70 degree. A corporate job so far has given me nice...

Jun 18, 2012 Like

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Stop and Look at the Churches

I love old cities. Before moving to New York, London was my favorite city. So much history. And the architecture! They sure don’t make buildings like the way they used to anymore. New York is a...

Jun 15, 2012 Like

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Corporate Grind

Today at lunch, despite the rain, I walked out of my office to grab a bite of something to eat. I told myself I wouldn’t bring my lunch back to eat in front of my computer. I needed a break from...

Jun 14, 2012 Like

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Big Girl Job

Today, I put on a suit and a pair of power heels and started what I hope to be my first career job. It’s a strange feeling to embark upon a career. Sounds so serious. Last night, I actually was...

Jun 12, 2012 Like

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SIPA Farewell

Tonight is my last night sleeping in my apartment at 417 W. 118th Street. Tomorrow, I will no longer be able to see the 6th floor of the SIPA building from my living room. As I pack up my...

May 28, 2012 Like

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Not Just Another Graduation

This week, Columbia University celebrated its 258th academic year, and I somehow managed to receive a degree from this institution. Congrats, my fellow Class of 2012! SIPA Grads waving globes &...

May 18, 2012 Like

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The African Ingenuity

I am not an African, but in the two years of my Peace Corps service in Cameroon, I had fallen in love with the African people. Like most naive twentysomethings who set out to go “change the world”,...

Mar 31, 2012 Like

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Story of a Honduran Girl

During my time in Honduras, I made many new friends; one that made a great deal of impression on me was Marisol. She is my age and acted as our tour guide through the city of El Progreso during our...

Mar 29, 2012 Like

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Hola Honduras!

2012 started off pretty rocky for me, and I was going through some annoying quarter-life crisis. I was desperately seeking something that would fuel my soul and lift me out of the funk. When I saw...

Mar 26, 2012 Like

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Love. Love. Love.

Last night, I found myself at Lenox Lounge, a jazz club in Harlem. It was a picture perfect New York experience. A down-to-earth space with incredible jazz musicians, a few audiences from the...

Feb 14, 2012 Like

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90/10 Life Rule

4am. I was walking back from the 116th St. 1 train exit. I walked through the Columbia quad alone. Snow was falling. For the first time in a long time, I felt very happy. It was the same sensation...

Feb 11, 2012 Like

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Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man

Before I get into this post, let me just preface by saying that I’ve always been a huge skeptic on any type of relationship advice that appears in any publication. I’m the girl who reads women...

Jan 18, 2012 Like

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Zenning it out in 2012

10 days into 2012, and already, New Year’s Eve feels like a long time ago. These first 10 days of the year are probably rather indicative of what the rest of year will shape to be: a year full of...

Jan 10, 2012 Like

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Year-in-Review: 2011

This is always my favorite post to write each year. A lot happens in a year, and I am always amazed at what all took place when I write this post. 2011 was a good year. My life faced new changes...

Dec 31, 2011 Like

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LSE/Columbia SIPA Dual Degree MPA

I’ve been receiving emails regarding the GPPN Dual Degree program between the LSE and Columbia SIPA that I am pursuing. In the interest of sharing information, here’s some key items: If you are at...

Dec 30, 2011 Like

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Christmas in the City!

Holiday Season in NYC! Merry Christmas!! Finally had time to take in the holiday season after weeks of finals projects, papers and exams. I didn’t get to enjoy as much of the Christmas spirit this...

Dec 26, 2011 Like

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The American Education

A friend of mine posted something about The Lottery on Facebook last night. It’s a documentary about charter schools in Harlem, a neighborhood just a few blocks from where I currently live. I’ve...

Dec 18, 2011 Like

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How SIPA Takes on Exam Stress

Oh SIPA. You never cease to amaze me. I have been so involved with my life in New York and the happenings at Columbia that I haven’t written much about these really amazing past few months. It’s...

Dec 15, 2011 Like

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The little things in life

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. In the past 6 years, I have only spent one Thanksgiving in the USA. I am beyond excited to be back. Celebrating this holiday in the foreign land, while at times memorable...

Nov 23, 2011 Like

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Africa Gathering DC

Had an amazing time leaving NYC for a bit to attend Africa Gathering in DC. Unlike other typical African conferences, this was literally a gathering of ideas from entrepreneurs ranging from film,...

Nov 11, 2011 Like

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Asian Polyglot

New Home. New Beginning.

Snail Mail & Roots

Finding Meaning

Shanghai Calling

Hints from Life

letter from village

Live Everyday as if…

2012 Peace Corps Annual Gathering

Obamacare

New York Summer

Stop and Look at the Churches

Corporate Grind

Big Girl Job

SIPA Farewell

Not Just Another Graduation

The African Ingenuity

Story of a Honduran Girl

Hola Honduras!

Love. Love. Love.

90/10 Life Rule

Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man

Zenning it out in 2012

Year-in-Review: 2011

LSE/Columbia SIPA Dual Degree MPA

Christmas in the City!

The American Education

How SIPA Takes on Exam Stress

The little things in life

Africa Gathering DC

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