Dear Life

06/17/2026

Watching Argentina play today brought back one of my favorite memories...... 🥰🥰

In 2024, I had the chance to watch Argentina’s Copa América quarterfinal match from the stadium.... The atmosphere, the chants, the sea of blue and white, and seeing everything happen right in front of my eyes is something I’ll never forget... ☺️☺️

Today, I’m watching from the living room with family, and that’s special in its own way....
But some moments only happen once, and being there that day will always be one of those lifetime experiences I’ll carry with me forever.... 🇦🇷⚽💙

06/16/2026

📍 ℭ𝔥𝔦𝔠𝔞𝔤𝔬 𝔇𝔦𝔞𝔯𝔦𝔢𝔰 | 𝔇𝔞𝔶 2

Started the day a little late.., but we knew exactly where we wanted to go first… food.......... 😂

So we headed to Devon Avenue, where it felt like we had somehow landed back in a deshi neighborhood....
So many halal options.., familiar faces.., and familiar vibes everywhere 🥰

Spent the afternoon trying some famous spots and exploring the area before heading to Des Plaines to meet a friend.... ☺️

And because apparently we don’t know how to end a day early, we finished the night exploring downtown Chicago at midnight 🌃

That’s how we wrapped up Day 2 in Chicago 😇😇

🌸 See you in the next post for Day 3 ✌️✌️

06/16/2026

📍𝓒𝓱𝓲𝓬𝓪𝓰𝓸 𝓓𝓲𝓪𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓼 | 𝓓𝓪𝔂 1

Chinatown strolls, peaceful moments at Ping Tom Memorial Park, and our first taste at the famous Molly Tea Cafe 🍵✨

The first day set the tone for an unforgettable trip.. 🥰

And since one post could never do Chicago justice.., I’ll be sharing our entire stay day by day....❤️

Stay tuned for Day 2! ✌️✌️

06/14/2026

🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻

Lost somewhere between sunflowers and daydreams

🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻 🌻

06/12/2026

Morog Polao and a little bit of homesickness..... 🥲 Part 7

06/12/2026

Morog Polao and a little bit of homesickness..... 🥲 Part 6

06/12/2026

Morog Polao and a little bit of homesickness..... 🥲 Part 5

06/12/2026

Morog Polao and a little bit of homesickness..... 🥲 Part 4

01/06/2026

What a start to the new year!!! The last four days honestly felt like I time-traveled back to my hall life again.., surrounded by friends, cousin, and, most unexpectedly, my husband 😂

We lived every moment to the fullest... From a small hike and fishing at the pier to eating at our favorite restaurant.., backyard BBQs, a cozy bonfire.., and unlimited UNO until 4 a.m like sleep didn’t exist.. 🤓

It was chaotic, loud, full of laughter, and somehow perfectly comforting... 😇 One of those rare holidays you know you’ll miss later... 🥰

And lastly, a big thank you to my friends for making these days so special 💛

01/05/2026