by Calista | Jan 11, 2021 | Personal Growth
The fact that you’re reading these journaling prompts for self-discovery signifies that you’re ready for a change—whether physically, emotionally, or mentally. Before you start, I just want to say how proud I am of you! I am so proud that you’re...
by Calista | Sep 10, 2020 | Beauty, Reviews, Skin Care
Farmacy Honey Potion Mask – get 15% off your first purchase* Spoiler alert: If there’s only one honey-based mask that I could recommend to everyone, this Honey Potion Mask by Farmacy Beauty is IT! Whether you have normal, dry, combination, or oily skin,...
by Calista | Aug 28, 2020 | Beauty, Skin Care
Glycolic acid was actually the very first acid that I introduced to my skincare routine. I still remember my skepticism from yesteryear when I saw glycolic acid retailing on Sephora for only $8.70, plus it came in a whopping 8oz bottle! I have never bought a toner so...
by Calista | Jun 3, 2020 | Beauty
I thrive on scents. However, I was never really one to purchase scented body and hair products no matter how widely endorsed they are. I’ve received many samples from Sephora and Nordstrom and tried the latest it products such as Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum...
by Calista | Jul 8, 2019 | Life Lessons, Recommendations, Sustainability
73 Cows–a breathtaking, effective portraiture of a man struggling emotionally in an occupation he was born into, was filmed as a short documentary set in a cattle farm in England by the brilliant Alex Lockwood. It highlights Jay, who vocalized his internal...
by Calista | Jun 17, 2019 | Advice for My Younger Self, Personal Growth, Road to Recovery
“Flowers are pretty but so are Christmas lights—but they look nothing alike” I don’t know why we do this to ourselves sometimes. Negative thoughts are like a train of rats. They come in groups. When I become aware of it, it makes it harder for me to force myself out...
by Calista | Jun 4, 2019 | Everyday, Life Lessons, Sustainability
What is Minimalism? Initially coined in the late 1950s to describe the abstract visions of artists, the modern-day definition of minimalism has given the masses the idea of achieving happiness by living with less. Just as The Minimalists described, it gives us the...
by Calista | May 21, 2019 | #LearnByDoing, #LectureSeries
As an Economics major at UC Davis, it is oddly fulfilling to me that I am able to deal with a large set of data on Excel, learn about the nitty-gritty of a decision-making process, and develop an analytical mindset that will be useful both personally and...
by Calista | Apr 29, 2019 | #LearnByDoing, Sustainability
Turning my lights off during Earth Hour has been a yearly ritual I started practicing ten years ago. The event is organized annually to show our commitment to our Mother Earth. But how do we put that into practice 365 days each year? On Earth Day this year, I feel...
by Calista | Apr 15, 2019 | #LearnByDoing, Life Lessons, Personal Growth
If there’s only one key takeaway that I can share with you from the book “Maybe It’s You” by Lauren Zander, it is to name your insecurities or any negative habits you associate yourself with. For me, the numerous attempts in rewiring my brain to think positively has...
