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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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How to maintain a healthy work life balance during covid in 2021

February 28, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes Working full time is not easy by any means. I often come home exhausted and unable to enjoy myself with pending doom of the next day looming over my shoulder. I strive to go to the gym as much as I can in the morning meaning earlier bedtimes and even earlier wakeups. It’s not veryRead the Post

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Music Review: SG Lewis Times

February 26, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes I want to preface that I effing love SG Lewis. I’ve seen him in Manchester back in 2018. It was a £15 gig at the University of Manchester student union hall. It was super under the radar but I had the best time. SG Lewis is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer that specialisesRead the Post

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Pizza with bocconcini, prosciutto & rocket – easy homemade recipe

February 20, 2021

Reading Time: 2 minutes I said that I wanted to cook more during 2021 and I definitely am enjoying cooking more. I wanted to share this Pizza with bocconcini, prosciutto & rocket recipe I’ve made because it’s delicious. Pizza is a great food to make. It’s super easy and you can add so many different toppings. Not only areRead the Post

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Best Insta-Worthy Hunter Valley Wineries to Visit | Audrey Wilkinson

February 13, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes Hunter Valley is one of Australia’s most well known wine regions and has been internationally acclaimed for its wineries. Hunter Valley was part of my top 5 holiday destinations in NSW. It’s a fantastic destination to enjoy the countryside, relax and take advantage of visiting some of Australia’s best wineries. Most of the wineries areRead the Post

Fun Things to do when you’re single on Valentine’s Day

February 9, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes I hated Valentine’s Day growing up. Well, I didn’t care so much as a kid but when I grew up seeing men with roses and flowers for their partners and people together all lovey dovey only made me feel more lonely. It was annoying. Parks and Recreation introduced us to Galentine’s Day. A day forRead the Post

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MECCA BEAUTY LOOP BOX LEVEL 3 JANUARY 2021 – THOUGHTS & REVIEW

January 30, 2021

Reading Time: 3 minutes For my Australian and New Zealand readers, you may have heard about Mecca and the famous (or infamous) Mecca beauty loop box. 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 –Read the Post

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DATE NIGHT IDEA | Restaurant review: Chin Chin [Surry Hills, Sydney]

January 13, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes Chin Chin [Sydney] 69 Commonwealth St, Surry Hills NSW 2010 Chin Chin [Melbourne] 125 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000 I have been dying to try Chin Chin for ages. They are known for their South-East Asian fusion food, pink neon lights and dynamic atmosphere. I love a soft pretty pink neon glow. There is alsoRead the Post

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5 Short Holiday Destination Getaways from Sydney in NSW

January 7, 2021

Reading Time: 4 minutes Happy new year friends! I hope the start of January has been pleasant so far. I’ve just come back from a girl’s trip to the Hunter Valley for 3 days and it was relaxing and well-needed just before work starts up again. I live in Sydney and I do appreciate that there are so manyRead the Post

2021 New Year Resolutions and Goals

January 2, 2021

Reading Time: 5 minutes Happy New Year! I’m hoping that 2021 will be a lot better than 2020 and I’m excited for what this year holds. As I’ve grown older, I’ve never really been into new year resolutions because in all honesty, who actually follows their resolutions right? However, I totally think that the start of a new yearRead the Post

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10 incredible & valuable life lessons I learnt during a pandemic in 2020

December 29, 2020

Reading Time: 6 minutes With 2020 drawing to a close, I am reflecting on what a turbulent and unpredictable year it has been for all of us. It’s been a weird unprecedented time for all of us and I can not wait for the new year. 2020 has gone so quickly yet so slowly and I am ready forRead the Post

Book Review: Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton

December 17, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes Hello all my lovely readers! I’ve been getting into reading books a lot more since the pandemic. I’ve been spending a lot of time at home and I find reading books is a great way to escape the online world. I was a really avid reader when I was in school and it just sortRead the Post

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Cafe Review: Bondi Hardware [Bondi Beach, Sydney]

December 9, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes Bondi Hardware 39 Hall Street Bondi Beach NSW 2026 Bondi Beach is a very popular weekend spot. It’s got the beach and really aesthetically pleasing restaurants. I went on a date on the weekend and after a lot of deliberation on a location (that’s what you get with me), we decided on Bondi Hardware. LocatedRead the Post

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Cafe Review: Edmonds & Greer [Oatley, Sydney]

December 6, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes Edmonds & Greer 1/97 Mulga Rd, Oatley NSW 2223 I live in the southern suburbs of Sydney. For most of my life I’ve thought of where I live as very suburban, very residential and very boring. I still believe this to this day. However, I was feeling in a brunchy sort of mood this weekendRead the Post

Steve Lacy: The Lo-Fis [First Impressions]

December 4, 2020

Reading Time: 3 minutes December 2020 means one thing – looking at our Spotify Wrapped and our top songs. I decided to list some of my favourite concerts from artists in my Top 100 Songs upon realising that Steve Lacy has dropped a new album TODAY known as The Lo-Fis. I am so blessed. Steve Lacy was also inRead the Post

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Fenty Skin Start’rs Skincare Honest Review

November 25, 2020

Reading Time: 5 minutes Fenty Skin. Ugh another celeb skincare line? Many of us, including myself, are skeptical when celebrities or influencers launch make-up and skincare products. Celebrities and influencers are usually the face of the brand but that does not mean the products are of high quality. A brand I would never purchase is Kylie Skin. Her productsRead 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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