Living Abroad Pre-Departure List

Coming from Hong Kong, I felt inspired to start a 'mini blog series' of all the things I learned and share that knowledge with you. Preparing for an abroad trip definitely needs some advanced planning, especially if you plan on living in another country. Consider my list I compiled for your preparation:

My Vegan Skincare Routine

I am one of the few that did not have to worry about acne. My main struggle was bringing that hydration to my dry skin. However, there were moments during my teenage years (17-19) where I struggled with random breakouts on my chin that has left some scars. Nonetheless, through my own experimentation with different products, personal experiences and education in skin care, this is my everyday (and night) skincare routine for my dry skin - all products which of course are vegan and cruelty-free.

My First Week Living in Hong Kong

A leap of faith is what I took and I never looked back. I made the commitment to live in Hong Kong for 10 weeks while attending to an internship. I was in the process of finding new employment, but the amount of rejections I received stating the same thing, "Your qualifications are impressive, but we are looking for someone with more relevant experience", was a little heartbreaking - I did utilize it to fuel my ambitions and drive which brings me here.

What Drives Us To Spend Too Much?

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Behavioral economics provides some insights as to why we go over budget. There are some surprising ways in which our emotions and thought patterns guide us towards to our overspending. Here are some reasons as to how and why this happens.