Category: Fun
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10 tips for setting up out-of-office alerts without annoying your coworkers!
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It’s officially summer and we’re all excited for our upcoming long weekends and vacations! This also means taking some well deserved breaks from work ☀️ I’ve seen dozens — if not hundreds — of out-of-office alerts… ranging from super unhelpful 🫠 to really entertaining 🤣 and even a few that…
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Out-Of-Office Alert Examples & Templates
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You’re probably here because you read my 10 Tips For Setting Up Out-Of-Office Alerts Without Annoying Your Coworkers! blog post. Here’s an example and templates for a useful OOF alert based on the dozens — if not hundreds — of out-of-office alerts I’ve witnessed… ranging from super unhelpful 🫠 to…
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How I flew to Japan for $388 roundtrip
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In case some of you observant people have noticed, I have been a bit AFK in the past few weeks. That’s because I’ve been travelling quite a bit… Miami for my friend’s amazing bachelorette, Vegas for my second round of EDC, and recently Japan — because it’s Japan and everyone…
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Socializing in Seattle: 7 Ways to Meet New People & Make Friends If You’re Facing the Seattle Freeze
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Some of you may have heard about the “Seattle Freeze” which is the theory that it’s harder for people to make friends in Seattle because the locals are more closed off and less welcoming. I talk a little bit about this topic in one of my vlogs, but I also…
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My Traumatizing Experience Buying Tickets via StubHub and UPS
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T-2 months 🤔 Earlier this year, I decided that I was going to attend the Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC 2022) in Las Vegas. Since I saw that the ticket prices were really high on the official website (mid $400s), I decided to check resale sites out of curiosity. I stumbled…
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Remarkable 2 Review: Is it Worth It?
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Earlier this year, I was deciding between a Remarkable 2 tablet or an iPad to replace my traditional notepad. Although the Remarkable’s price point ($547 USD) was high for a device that could not do nearly as much as an iPad, I still decided to try it out. This decision…
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5 Ways to Advance Your School & Career This Summer
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Today, I just realized that I’ve never had a summer “off” ever since I was 14! Throughout my teenage and young adult years, I was either volunteering, working, taking summer classes, or all of the above. Looking back, these experiences taught me a lot about myself, developed my skills, and…
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First Impressions: Pleasant Surprises & Myths Busted of Seattle Living
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In my previous post, First Impressions: The 6 Biggest Shockers Of Seattle Living, I shared a more critical perspective on Seattle living. Following up a couple months later, here are some pleasant surprises that I’ve discovered. It doesn’t really rain that much ☔️ Before coming to Seattle, I was expecting…
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Listen to my podcast episode!
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Hello, I am excited to share some cool news… I have been featured on a podcast! When it first came out, I was already a fan of the UPWARDS podcast sponsored by the Microsoft Aspire Experience. Imagine my delightful surprise when Jake messaged me on Microsoft Teams asking if I…
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Please Don’t Just Say “Hello” in Chat
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Some time ago, I saw someone’s Microsoft Teams status mention nohello. It was simple but life changing, and I’ve been using/sharing it ever since. What to remember: Don’t ping someone with a simple “Hello!” or “How are you?” and wait for them to respond. Make your message useful by providing…