Today, I'd like to play a game I'd like to call: Sunday Rewind. The rules are simple, hit play on Spotify (or any music app, really) and pick a scene from the past that was triggered by the song. Here are my top 10 blasts from the past.
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I have always tried to avoid shopping for clothes in Paris because of the crowded stores, grumpy salespeople, high prices, and unfamiliar protocols. I found comfort in Uniqlo, a Japanese brand known for its affordable and quality clothing that matches my style. However, I recently took a leap to explore upscale brands like Jonak, Maison123, Caroll, Sézane, Sessun, and Comptoir de Cotonnier. As I have evolved beyond my 20s, I am excited to explore new fashion horizons in Paris.
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As I began to paint every day, I found that the process was much more than just creating beautiful (patterned) artwork. It was a way for me to reflect on my life and connect with my inner self.
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In the afternoon, I found myself in the bustling city of Belo Horizonte. Known to the locals as BH (pronounced /be-a-ga/), Belo is a city located in southeastern Brazil, in the state of Minas Gerais, known for its hilly topography and rich cultural heritage, with influences from Portuguese colonialism, African culture, and indigenous traditions.
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A day trip to the colonial town of Ouro Preto, Brazil, from Belo Horizonte, full of cultural immersion, frustration, and unexpected twists.
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Orleans is a smaller city located about 130 km southwest of Paris. Compared to the bustling metropolis of Paris, Orleans is a more relaxed and intimate city, offering a charming and laid-back atmosphere on a smaller scale.
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My minimalist side is torn between acquiring, keeping and caring for this growing collection. Nevertheless, it has been a source of joy having this at home. It reminds me of one of my greatest passion: language and that this experience of going through life is universal, no matter which language you speak. My hope is that I can set aside a few hours or days to flip through all of these copies and not have to wait for retirement to be able to enjoy them.
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These changes can be both positive and challenging and it takes time to adjust to them. I’m only coming around to acknowledge them. And I’m quite far from achieving any resolutions for now. I’m sure more realisations and reflections will resurface in the coming days, weeks, months and years.
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I have arrived at this simple three-step skincare after going through different phases in life, being exposed to different conditions and situations and trying several different products. At this point in my life, incorporating facial wash, moisturizer, retinol, and sunscreen into my skincare routine help achieve healthy skin.
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Maison de Victor Hugo is a destination for anyone interested in the life and work of one of France's greatest writers. It offers a unique opportunity to learn about Victor Hugo's life and legacy and to experience a piece of French history.
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In this first of many clips which I’ve managed to stitch together, I end the video with the lines “I came fascinated with Brazil, I left in love with Brazil”.
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So, you’ve been to the Louvre, Orsay, and Rodin museums and are on the look for a different set of art. Consider going to 59 Rue Rivoli, also known as The Art Squat of Paris. This conspicuously Hausmanian building along the street of Rivoli houses galleries and studios of counterculture art.
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