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09 Sep 2020

“Selfish”

Waking up to an overwhelmingly red sky had me thinking today about our climate, pollution and the environment we live in. To continue living in the world that we enjoy, we need to take better care of it. Anyone that thinks it isn’t a priority or isn’t real is being foolish. Created by animator, PoChien Chen, “Selfish” is a short animation that shows us what we think we’re getting at a sushi restaurant. It’s quickly followed by a juxtaposition of what we could be served and the results aren’t great. The animation finishes with facts that we need to be reminded of. In a way, it’s a call to action. We all can do much better. Often times, our environment is so easily neglected, but there isn’t anything stopping us from being more proactive to protect our Earth.

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31 Aug 2020

A Wedding Monday

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We knew it wouldn’t be very long until we made a return to Wedding Mondays. I’ve always loved the series, but felt that if I couldn’t deliver on a weekly basis that it may not be worth having anymore. While we started out sharing wedding videos with the blog, I’ve found that the actual coverage and stories are what I’m being drawn to these days. Both Vogue and The Cut do an incredible job of this by the way.

Both Heesun and Brian threw a celebration that was intimately beautiful. And even though we’re far off from this ourselves, it’s the kind of wedding that my style now gravitates towards. Held at the Wythe Hotel in Brooklyn, the wedding was as elegant as can be, but in the most understated way. Favorite aspects of this story? That the couple prioritized food and even had a special nod to their Korean heritage and the fact that their DJ played K-Pop. What a dream!

For the full coverage, you can read it all on [The Cut]

29 Aug 2020

A Collection Part 58

What are some little things that you do for yourself that bring you peace and calm? I think one of the reasons we’ve kept “A Collection” going for so long is because of how it makes me feel. I could look at pictures like these on an endless loop and never get tired of it. I’ve often wondered too, when creating these posts, what makes me decide that I’m done? Is it because I think 50-ish photos is enough for people to be enticed by it, but leave them wanting more? Maybe it’s because any more and I will feel sorry for it eating up the loading time for a visitor. There’s no rhyme or reason and each time we post it’s different. It is one of the series regulars that has no consistency or format. That could either really bother someone a lot or not, I don’t know.

Whatever the case, I hope it brings you some light into your life this weekend the way it did mine. Everyone please wear a mask, stay safe, be kind to each other, and check in with someone you haven’t spoken with in some time.

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29 Aug 2020

Blog Roundup

  • Meghan Markle Was Set Up To Fail [The Cut]
  • Instagram Reels Can’t Beat TikTok. Here Are 8 Reasons Why [Medium]
  • What Will Being An Influencer Mean in 2021 And Beyond? [Nylon]
  • Wirecutter’s Worst Things For Most People [NY Times]
  • Un-Adopted – YouTubers Myka and James Stauffer Share Every Step of Their Parenting Journey. Except the Last. [The Cut]
  • 23 TV Moments That Were So Bad, People Had To Stop Watching [BuzzFeed]
  • Who Gets To Be ‘Hapa?’ [NPR]
  • Tracking Coronavirus Cases At U.S. Colleges and Universities [NY Times]
  • Now Is a Great Time to Go Back to an Old iPod [GQ]
  • How to Vote By Mail During the 2020 Election [Vogue]
21 Aug 2020

Tokyo’s Transparent Public Toilets

In normal times, I’m often reluctant to use any type of public toilet. During the pandemic, we won’t even go near one; there has to be another option. Leave it to Tokyo to design one that you’d actually want to use though! Architect and Pritzker Prize Winner, [Shigeru Ban,] has designed a pair of public toilets for the Tokyo Toilet project. From the outside, the glass walls look transparent if not in use. However, when occupied, the walls become opaque. An individual entering the stall and locking the door automatically transforms the glass windows to lose its transparency. It’s simple execution when you think about it, but is practical design.

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16 Aug 2020

Blog Roundup

  • JJJJOUND Is a 21st Century Entrepreneur [Hypebeast]
  • 10 Things You, A Man, Should Not Write In A Dating App Bio [InsideHook]
  • Instagram is Reels Complicated [Bloomberg]
  • Sweatpants Forever [NY Times]
  • The 15 Best Oscar Winning Films Of All Time [Esquire]
  • How Justin H. Min Became The Umbrella Academy’s Breakout Star [GQ]
  • Most Of Us Only Dream Of Being Claudia Kishi. Momona Tamada Actually Got To Be Her. [Elle]
  • Chanel Miller’s Secret Source of Strength [NY Times]
  • Here’s What Could Happen If Kanye West Is Found Guilty of Electoral Fraud [High Snobiety]
  • The Pinterest Paradox: Cupcakes and Toxicity [Medium]
  • We Tested Instagram Reels, the TikTok Clone. What A Dud. [NY Times]
  • Twins Film Their Reaction to Hearing Phil Collins For the First Time
  • AMC Theaters Will Reopen August 20 With 15 Cent Tickets [Hypebeast] Cool cool cause a pandemic is still happening and all
  • The Best Place to Camp in Every State [Conde Nast Traveler]
13 Aug 2020

The Last Blockbuster x Airbnb

Knowing that Blockbuster is on its way out is imminent, but Airbnb has turned this into an interesting partnership. Even in a pandemic where most companies have been hurting (Blockbuster longer than others) Airbnb has chosen to celebrate the end of an iconic establishment. Beginning August 17th, people will have the chance to book the Blockbuster in Bend, Oregon for an all-night sleepover on one of the following dates: September 18, 19 and 20th. Starting at just $4, you will get an overnight stay and a varied selection of films to choose from. Honestly, there’s no way you could be disappointed because this is a dream. For kids like me when Blockbuster was a real thing, this was everything I ever wanted.

Check out the listing [here]

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11 Aug 2020

New York City’s Floral Burst

It hasn’t been an easy year for anyone, but especially for New York City dwellers who were hit with COVID-19 the worst. As cases start to dwindle and normalcy returns, it’s clear that the city could use a little bit of brightness. Garbage cans and random parts of the neighborhoods have been hit with a floral bomb courtesy of [Lewis Miller Design]. We love a good floral installation so a part of me hopes that they could stay up forever! Apparently, this isn’t the first time they’ve done this within the city, but it’s as timely as ever. For more photos, click to view their [Instagram].

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10 Aug 2020

Mac ‘N Cheese Is Breakfast Now

In a weird flex, Kraft has announced a mac ‘n cheese rebrand to now being breakfast food. According to them, 56% of parents have served their kids mac ‘n cheese for breakfast. It’s weird because I grew up knowing 0% of kids that ever had this as a breakfast alternative. The limited edition “breakfast” box isn’t just getting a new look though. Inside the box, you’ll also find a cup, a magnet and a coloring mat. How big is this cup though and how does it fit into the regular sized box?

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06 Aug 2020

Mini Outdoor Adventures in COVID times

It’s tough to feel like our summer is slipping away from us by the day, but in the grand scheme of things, are we missing out when our behaviors are in the interest of saving lives? Through COVID-19, we’ve seen many new projects that artists have been working on during this time and this one is a favorite. Artist [Tatsuya Tanaka] creates miniature outdoor summer scenarios with current COVID-19 staples that we’re all familiar with. For example, the unfolded mask above resembles a pool with perfect swim lanes.

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