365great Day 105: Skype

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27 June 2013
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365great skypeSkype has really enabled me to maintain long distance relationships in ways that never could have been possible without it. Between my parents and my boyfriend (now fiance), my closest relationships are really enhanced by having Skype. I use it to connect with them for free and share things visually as relevant. When I was working in Singapore, it was an important way for Panda and I to stay in touch beyond just emails and phone calls. Even when I was on the west coast and he was on the east coast, we’d Skype for hours on end, usually going about our business but having the comfort of knowing that we could share and connect at a moment’s notice. With my parents, it has allowed us to communicate with ease since typing in English or Chinese just feels unnatural. Skype even allowed me to do interviews while abroad, which was super helpful! That’s totally great.

365great Day 104: mobile devices

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26 June 2013
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365great challenge day 104: mobile devicesWhere would we be without smartphones, tablets, and laptops? It has made my travel experience so different from my childhood’s. I was on my phone almost the entire time we were on the tarmac waiting to take off today, posting pictures on Facebook, blogging, and otherwise staying connected with the world. I think we sat there for 3 hours, but it didn’t feel too long since I was getting my social media on. Oh, and I had Pandora too! Chilling out to music was nice. Before mobile devices existed I would have napped and written in my journal. Maybe read a book if I brought one. Now I can go about my life almost as if I weren’t stick in a on plane. That’s great!

365great Day 103: betta fish

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25 June 2013
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365great challenge day 103: betta fishThese fish make some pretty awesome pets. They’re gorgeous (well, the male ones at least) and so much fun to watch. You just have to be careful not to put males together or even in tanks near each other since they’re known to fight to the death and sometimes go as far as jumping out of the tanks to reach the “enemy” – I definitely had one jump out of its bowl on me! I got this special tank just for them, which has a partition to keep them apart and a lid so I can ensure they don’t jump out. Look at how beautiful they are! Definitely my favorite fish and they’re so accessible too. They’re a way to liven up a space, literally! Absolutely great. 🙂

365great Day 102: Legos

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24 June 2013
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365great challenge day 102: legosOne of the greatest toys of my childhood (and I’m sure many others) was Legos. They are at their core such a basic concept, yet with that simplicity comes great complexity. You take a few blocks of varying sizes and colors and combine them in countless ways. Before you know it, amazing things are being imagined and built, like this magic carpet. I love how the constraints of rectangular pieces allows for some pretty amazing creativity to flourish. I’m a fan of the classic Lego set, with just the standard pieces, but the kits that they’ve created in the years since I last played with them are quite inspiring in themselves. Still, what I find to be most valuable with Legos is the ability to imagine endless possibilities. For a simple toy, that’s pretty great!

365great Day 101: Mongolian grill

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23 June 2013
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365great challenge day 101: mongolian grillI love when your food is cooked in front of you – there’s something so fascinating about that. Plus, it’s so fun how Mongolian grills have their circular stovetops that the cooks walk around as they push your food along until it’s finished. It’s almost like a form of dance or performance. Even better is the option to choose exactly what toppings and how much of each you want, as well as how large a portion of noodles you’d like. Oh, and of course the types of sauces you want to flavor your meal as well! The bread that comes with the meal is also so unique – fluffy yet crunchy and fun to use Hot Pocket style with the noodles. Gosh, all this talk about Mongolian is making me crave it! Makes a great lunch.

365great Day 100: celebrations

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22 June 2013
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365great challenge day 100: celebrationsCelebrations are a wonderful way to recognize special moments in our lives. Whether it’s an achievement, a birthday/anniversary, or something else, it’s a chance for us to take time to change our routine and give attention to something important. All the joy, positivity, and bonding are a way for us to feel more accomplished and share that with others. I love how it brings people together with a great outlook towards the past, present, and future.

365great Day 99: Seoul Sausage

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21 June 2013
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365great challenge day 99: seoul sausageSeoul Sausage offers delicious fried balls and sausages with Asian-inspired flavors! If you’ve never tried these unique menu items you should definitely swing by. They specialize in just a few items so they can make them extra well. You’ll find two sausage options, three fried ball options, and a few sides. Without all the fluff, you get pure delight for your taste buds. Your food is made once you order so it always comes piping hot. They pair their food with great sauces as well so you can satisfy multiple cravings with these unique blends of flavors. Pretty great!

365great Day 98: nomorerack

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20 June 2013
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365great challenge day 98: nomoreracknomorerack* is a fantastic site that allows you to browse deals on a variety of products at discounted prices. It’s sort of like going to a swap meet, where you can find a combination of brand name and no-name products to fit your needs. Everything as far as I’ve seen is a good quality and I’ve certainly been satisfied with the performance and price of the products I bought. I love the diversity of things you’ll find, many of which are highly relevant to current trends. This spans across clothing, jewelry, technology, and more. You can get just about anything you’d want for general life needs and even some more specific fashion, home decor, or technology trends. I’m glad I found out about this site, though it has definitely been a test for my willpower. There are so many things I’d like to buy!! Check it out for yourself and let me know before you sign up so I can send you a referral email that will give both of us a $10 credit to use on the site! Certain terms apply, which I believe are that you must have an order minimum of $30. Still, the deals on this site are pretty great and definitely worth exploring!

 

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365great Day 97: fireworks

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19 June 2013
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365great challenge day 97: fireworksWhen you see those bright, colorful bursts of light in the night sky, you can’t help but look. Fireworks are beautiful and they can be quite magical to watch. I am fascinated by the shapes, colors, and styles that have been created over the years. How cool is it that they can make shapes like stars, hearts, and smiley faces? Or that they can get those bits of light to race around in the sky, or seemingly float in place? It’s truly amazing and it always brings a smile to my face. People far and wide can enjoy the view as they ooh and aah over the spectacle. Fireworks make for some great entertainment!

365great Day 96: banh mi

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18 June 2013
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365great challenge day 96: banh miI love Vietnamese sandwiches for their diverse tastes and textures. You get some sweet, some salty, some tart, some soft, some crunchy, and some spicy if you’d like as well. Everything from the French bread to the pickled vegetables add to the entire experience of eating the sandwich. I think they put some secret sauce in it too, for that added flavor. They’re not only tasty, but very affordable as well! They usually run $3 or less, which is a pretty great deal for a lunch. I’ve had plenty of drinks that cost more than that! Between the pricing and the flavor, you’ve got a great product.

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