Dylan O’Brien Forever
     When someone asks me who my celebrity crush is, I do not have to think for one second. Yes, I have had 5-10 celebrity crushes…
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How to Make Me MadÂ
I consider myself a loving person, but Group Work really tests my kindness. The last few weeks have made me want to rip my hair out. My international affairs capstone…
Read Blog PostHAPPY HALLOWEEN
What Halloween Is to Me:    ｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ ｡･:*:･ﾟ★,｡･:*:･ﾟ☆ ｡･:*:      First of all, I am a Christmas girl at heart, but I like to…
Read Blog PostWhat Brings Joy (me >o<) Joy ♫꒰･‿･๑꒱
While I am guilty of being horrible at taking care of my mental and emotional health, there are several things I do for myself that bring me utter Joy. Books…
Read Blog PostWhen Joy Feels No Joy
Trigger Warning: Discussion of suicide/self-harm (don’t worry it’s not too dark) This week’s question is, “What inspires you to get up every day and why?” Why was my first thought…
Read Blog PostCloudy Week, Sunny People
Welcome to the rundown of why my week was both painful but wonderful: 1. Being a People Pleaser + Perfectionist:Â Sometimes, I feel like my people-pleasing tendencies and perfectionism are…
Read Blog PostMy Mother’s Love
I am fortunate to say my favorite human on Earth is my mother. She understands me more than anyone, never fails to make me laugh, and somehow makes the world…
Read Blog PostJapan VS America
As I’ve grown up, how I feel about Japan has changed. From kindergarten to 8th grade, I attended school in Japan for three months during the summer. My mother had…
Read Blog PostWhat is Love?
Love I have been thinking a lot about love lately. Not only because I am in a relationship but also because I have been reconsidering how I view my friendships.…
Read Blog PostJoy’s Introduction!
Hi everyone!! My name is Joy Yamagiwa, and I am a 4th year studying International Business and International Affairs with a concentration in Marketing. I was born in Brooklyn, New…
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