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  • I Accidentally Did a No-Buy for a Month – What I Learnt and How to Curb an Online Shopping Addiction

    Reading Time: 5 minutes Yes – you read the title correctly. I unintentionally did not make a single online purchase for all of February. In 2021, I made 18 purchases from ASOS alone. And that’s the extent I want to revisit my online shopping history. Online shopping is so easily accessible now. This can be a blessing to us… Read The Post

    I Accidentally Did a No-Buy for a Month – What I Learnt and How to Curb an Online Shopping Addiction
  • Food Review: Single O Surry Hills

    Reading Time: 2 minutes Surry Hills is the melting pot of brunch culture. Sydney has been very dull and rainy in recent weeks. However, a warm coffee and breakfast is never a bad thing – even in the rain. I’ve wanted to check out Single O Surry Hills because of how popular it was. The cafe is only a… Read The Post

    Food Review: Single O Surry Hills
  • Why we should not ignore our super now – Checklist for Super in your 20s

    Reading Time: 3 minutes When we are young, it can feel like our retirement is a lifetime away. So why even bother with super? Whilst, we may not be able to spend on our superannuation until our retirement decades into the future, the best time to boost our super balance is right now. Many of us are building our… Read The Post

    Why we should not ignore our super now – Checklist for Super in your 20s
  • Food Review: Reuben Hills, Surry Hills

    Reading Time: 3 minutes Does anything beat having a nice cafe lunch on a slow morning or afternoon? I definitely appreciate the small things on a slow Saturday and that includes having a big brekkie. I’ve always wanted to try Reuben Hills, a small hole in the wall industrial chic cafe in Surry Hills approximately a 10 minute walk… Read The Post

    Food Review: Reuben Hills, Surry Hills
  • My Favourite Peloton Instructors Ranked – Cycle, Strength, Running and More

    Reading Time: 4 minutes I never thought I would be using Peloton but as per usual, my top new year’s resolution was to get fit and healthy. I signed up to a two month free trial and haven’t looked back since. Whilst Sydney is not in an actual lockdown, it does feel like it in some ways – the… Read The Post

    My Favourite Peloton Instructors Ranked – Cycle, Strength, Running and More

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Skincare Review: Youth to the People Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream – Is Kale and Spinach in Skincare Good or a Gimmick?

June 10, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes I’ve been enjoying using Youth to the People for a while now. The brand is very socially and environmentally conscious but it also has a good formulation to back it up. According to Youth to the People, the Superfood Air-Whip Moisture Cream is described as: ” Get ready for some leafy green moisture with thisRead the Post

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The May Bookshelf 2021 – Books I’ve Read This Month

June 6, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes May was the month I’ve started reading more thanks to discovering the library. I’ve also joined Goodreads which has kept me really accountable but also allowed me to engage with a huge community of book lovers and see book recommendations for myself. Please chuck me a follow if you’re interested (I probably will follow youRead the Post

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Book Review: The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur

June 3, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes *This post is not sponsored but contains affiliate links to products. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. I have wanted to read Rupi Kaur’s poetry for AGESSSSSS. I was first introduced to Rupi Kaur from her book Milk and Honey that went instantly viral because of her ‘Instapoetry’. Kaur usesRead the Post

Book Review: Gmorning, Gnight!: Little Pep Talks for Me & You by Lin-Manuel Miranda

May 30, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes *This post is not sponsored but contains affiliate links to products. I may receive a commission for purchases made through these links. If you need to hear positive affirmations, this is the book for you. I’m not too aware of Lin-Manuel’s work apart from Hamilton, but I definitely want to see more. His positive affirmationsRead the Post

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Food Review: Nook Urban Fresh Bar [Sydney]

May 25, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes Nook Urban Fresh Bar, otherwise known as Nook, is a busy and bustling breakfast and lunch spot right opposite Wynyard Station. Its location is perfect for convenience. There is inside and outdoor seating. I feel outdoor seating is not the most pleasant because it’s on a busy street but I do love eating out inRead the Post

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3 Affordable Smart Casual Work Outfits for Women (Size 12-14)

May 23, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes What do you wear to your 9-5? It can be tricky to decide what to wear whether you work in an intense high-pressure corporate office or if you work in a more creative industry. I would say my workwear attire is smart casual/business casual. I think it’s a happy medium between business professional and casual.Read the Post

Eurovision 2021: My predictions and thoughts

May 21, 2021

Reading Time: 6 minutes It’s Eurovision week! Eurovision week is definitely one of my favourite weeks of the year – it’s so weird and wonderful. As an Australian, apparently we’re so invested in Eurovision that we even participate now despite not being in Europe. With the final coming up this Saturday, I thought I would share my thoughts onRead the Post

The pressure to be rich and successful and why I don’t use Instagram much anymore

May 20, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes Is it me or does everyone seem rich and successful? I can not scroll Instragram and not see at least someone who is stunting with a designer handbag, splurging at an expensive restaurant or having an expensive vacation (which by the way – we’re in a pandemic?). I can not scroll Linkedin without at leastRead the Post

Skincare Review: The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + HA

May 18, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + HA is an oil-free moisturiser that is applied after all other serums. The texture is lightweight and really hydrates the skin. Like most The Ordinary products, the The Ordinary Natural Moisturising Factors + HA contains some really good ingredients including: Hyaluronic Acid hydrates skin reduces appearance of wrinkles speedsRead the Post

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Food Review: Cross Eatery [Sydney]

May 16, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes Cross Eatery is a perfect little nook on busy Clarence St that is perfect for takeaway coffee, a dine in lunch or even a study or work session in. It is super close to Wynyard Station so it is in the hustle and bustle of the CBD. Cross Eatery is in this really broad, openRead the Post

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5 Benefits from a Short Walk from as little as 30 minutes a day

May 13, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes Walking for just 30 minutes a day can be so beneficial for our physical and mental health and wellbeing. Even walking for less than 30 minutes a day can bring enormous benefits and hey, at least it’s better than nothing. If going to the gym is not your thing, just incorporating walking into your everydayRead the Post

Food Review: Restaurant Hubert – Best Restaurant in Sydney?

May 6, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes I have been wanting to go to Restaurant Hubert for the longest time. It is famous for its French cuisine, live jazz and is known to be one of the most romantic restaurants in Sydney. I decided to book this for my birthday this year 3 months in advance. You don’t have to book thatRead the Post

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas 2021

May 3, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes Mother’s Day is this weekend on Sunday 9th May (in Australia and the majority of the world) and I’m here to share a few potential gift ideas for Mother’s Day. I love Mother’s Day. It’s such an amazing day to appreciate and celebrate the amazing mothers we have and other female figures in our lives.Read the Post

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Worth the Hype? | Best Brunch in Sydney – Three Williams [Redfern, Sydney]

May 2, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes Three Williams has been on my Sydney brunch bucket list for a while due to its popularity and consistently highly praised reviews. The pandemic is nowhere near over but I am grateful for being allowed to go out, eat, hang out with friends, etc. Three Williams 613A Elizabeth St, Redfern NSW 2016 $$ It’s aboutRead the Post

How to Get Rid of and Treat Eczema Flare Up Rash

April 29, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes Hello my fellow eczema sufferers! Eczema is itchy inflammation of the skin that can appear on all areas of the body. It usually first appears in early childhood (how I loved going to the doctors all the time as a kid even though I wasn’t sickly) and can be chronic and long-lasting or only inRead the Post

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I am a 24 year old Australian-based online content creator who is trying her best to adult (sort of). Some topics I write include beauty, travel, and life. For enquiries, please contact me at clarissazhu97@gmail.com - Happy reading!

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The Utopia of Rules: On Technology, Stupidity, and the Secret Joys of Bureaucracy
The Utopia of Rules: On Technology, Stupidity, and the Secret Joys of Bureaucracy
by David Graeber
Thinking, Fast and Slow
Thinking, Fast and Slow
by Daniel Kahneman
How to Be a Person in the World: Ask Polly's Guide Through the Paradoxes of Modern Life
How to Be a Person in the World: Ask Polly's Guide Through the Paradoxes of Modern Life
by Heather Havrilesky
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos
by Jordan B. Peterson

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