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  • What I Did This Week (Month) 07.11.22 – 04.12.22

    Reading Time: 5 minutes Once again I’ve neglected this blog so much I have a month of content to catch up – I had already gone through most of the photos already. You know when you get a text from someone and you don’t reply instantly and you feel too rude to text back because so much time has… Read The Post

    What I Did This Week (Month) 07.11.22 – 04.12.22
  • How to build your career using an internship

    Reading Time: 3 minutes I wish I could have told past me at university how advantageous having an internship abroad would have been for my career. I studied abroad for a semester in the UK and I can honestly say that was my favourite highlight out of uni and a really once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that I am grateful for taking.… Read The Post

    How to build your career using an internship
  • What I Did This Week 24.10.22 – 06.11.22

    Reading Time: 4 minutes I am going to combine the last 2 weeks for efficiency purposes. There’s a Louis Vuitton pop-up in Sydney called See LV right by Circular Quay – it’s a free 10 minute time waster that is absolutely worth the visit even if you’re not massively into LV. You get to see the history and archives… Read The Post

    What I Did This Week 24.10.22 – 06.11.22
  • What I Did Last Week 17.10.22 – 23.10.22

    Reading Time: 3 minutes This week is best described as ‘blink and you miss it’. I did want to buy some flowers for myself and made the pilgrimage to Carriageworks Farmers Market on Saturday morning. Look how absolutely stunning these orange and pink marigolds are. I tried this pizza from A.P. Bakery. The line was massive so it had… Read The Post

    What I Did Last Week 17.10.22 – 23.10.22
  • What I Did Last Week 10.10.22 – 16.10.22

    Reading Time: 4 minutes Once again – Clarissa fails to commit to writing. Whoops. Going back on track, last week I went to see The Kooks at Enmore Theatre. They were doing a 15th anniversary of their first album Inside In/Inside Out which is the main reason I decided to take the plunge and spend the $90+ (concert tickets… Read The Post

    What I Did Last Week 10.10.22 – 16.10.22

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My 24th Birthday and the Lessons Learned

April 25, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes I celebrated my 24th birthday this week and I’ve felt this week was really pleasant and kind to me which has been a relief. Recently, I’ve been looking less forward to birthdays as they represent getting older and it’s still something that terrifies me. I want to be at a point of my life whereRead the Post

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MECCA BEAUTY LOOP BOX LEVEL 3 APRIL 2021 – What’s Inside and is it worth it?

April 24, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes Hi everyone! Once again, the quarterly Mecca beauty loop box is available for collection. Every quarter, Mecca gives out a free beauty loop box as part of its loyalty program. The contents depends on your level which is based on your yearly spend at Mecca (reviewed annually). Level 1 – $300 – $599.99 spend per year Level 2Read the Post

Food Review: Macchiato Sydney [Italian]

April 21, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes Macchiato Sydney [menu] Shop 2/338 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000 $$ I love myself a delicious, decent-priced, casual dining Italian and Macchiato ticks all three boxes. Macchiato is in the heart of the bustling Sydney CBD on the corner of Pitt and Liverpool St. The restaurant is spacious and rustic which makes dining here really comfortableRead the Post

Elf Poreless Putty Primer Review – A Dupe for Tatcha The Liquid Silk Canvas?

April 19, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes I have heard so many things about the Elf Poreless Putty Primer and I knew I just had to give it a go myself. It retails for about $16 AUD so it is a relatively inexpensive primer and a much cheaper alternative than the Tatcha Silk Canvas Primer that retails for $79 AUD. From aRead the Post

Book Review: Ghosts by Dolly Alderton

April 17, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes I’m here today to share with you my thoughts on the book Ghosts by Dolly Alderton. Ghosts is the first novel from Dolly Alderton following her widely successful memoir, Everything I Know About Love. If you’re interested in that one, you can read my review and thoughts below. Related: BOOK REVIEW: EVERYTHING I KNOW ABOUTRead the Post

Review: Lovedale Smokehouse – Hunter Valley

April 11, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes Lovedale Smokehouse 64 Majors Ln, Lovedale NSW 2325 Lovedale Smokehouse is a gorgeous little smokehouse that is about a 15 minute drive from Cessnock and about a 20 minute drive from Pokolbin where all the famous Hunter Valley wineries are. Related: Best Insta-Worthy Hunter Valley Wineries to Visit | Audrey Wilkinson I love the slowRead the Post

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Review: Sabor Dessert Bar – Hunter Valley

April 6, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes Sabor Dessert Bar [menu] 2342 Broke Rd, Pokolbin NSW 2320 Sabor Dessert Bar is situated in the heart of the Hunter Valley and is close to all the best wineries. Related: Best Insta-Worthy Hunter Valley Wineries to Visit We picked some desserts so share among ourselves. It’s also really great that Sabor Dessert Bar offersRead the Post

Ebay vs Depop – Which is the better platform to sell clothes

March 27, 2021

Reading Time: 5 minutes Using a online marketplace such as Ebay or Depop is so beneficial to help get rid of unwanted items and make a little extra cash on the side. I have a lot of clothes that I don’t wear or even worse, even taken off the tag. I use both Ebay and Depop to sell myRead the Post

Formula One Netflix Drive to Survive Season 3 Review and Thoughts

March 23, 2021

Reading Time: 7 minutes I finished F1 Drive to Survive Season 3 very quickly from release and just had to share my thoughts on the new season as it’s still fresh on everyone’s mind. It currently is number 1 on trending on Australian Netflix which I am actually surprised at. Here’s the trailer if you haven’t seen it already.Read the Post

10 lockdown activities to inspire creativity

March 17, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes AD – This is a sponsored post The lockdown in this past year has definitely not been the easiest and funnest. A positive that I have found during lockdown is that I have a lot more free time now. But what do we do with all this free time so we don’t start getting bored?Read the Post

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Dating in Lockdown | Covid-Safe Date Ideas in San Diego

March 14, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes AD – This is a sponsored post With the easing of covid-19 restrictions in San Diego, it’s time to think about dating in San Diego. San Diego is filled with amazing bars, restaurants, beaches and nightlife. I wanted to share a few cute ideas that are perfect for dating in San Diego. Cute Picnic atRead the Post

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Dating in Lockdown | Covid-Safe Date Ideas in Los Angeles

March 14, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes AD – This is a sponsored post As a single woman myself, finding love during a pandemic has been difficult but not impossible. With the easing of covid-19 restrictions in Los Angeles, it’s time to think about dating in Los Angeles. Los Angeles is filled with amazing bars, restaurants and nightlife that I want toRead the Post

Sarah Everard – A Conversation about Women’s Safety & Challenging Behaviours of Men

March 12, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes You may have heard about the case about Sarah Everard which I think has shocked all women in the UK and around the world. It’s hit so many of us close to home. I first found out the case through a Facebook group I’m in for Australians living in London and so I curiously googledRead the Post

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Fine Dining Review: Nobu Crown Sydney | Is it worth the hype?

March 11, 2021

Reading Time: 5 minutes Nobu is an internationally recognised Japanese contemporary fine dining restaurant created by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa. Nobu is also known for its fusion between Japanese cuisine and Peruvian ingredients. In the past, it has also been a Michelin star restaurant (aka the real deal). There are around 50 Nobu locations worldwide including Chicago, New York, LosRead the Post

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How and Why I got into watching Rupaul’s Drag Race as a straight woman & why I love it

March 9, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes With the Sydney Mardi Gras last weekend and the official first look at Rupaul’s Drag Race Down Under (who is excited – I’m really excited to see this Aussie and Kiwi cast), I wanted to write a bit about how I got into watching Rupaul’s Drag Race and why I enjoy watching drag as aRead 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
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Thinking, Fast and Slow
Thinking, Fast and Slow
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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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