Spilling the beans one prompt at a time – fueled by caffeine, chaos, and questionable inspiration.
What My Dad Taught Me About Worth
“You are not defined by the institution you belong to; the institution is defined by the people who make it.” Twelve years ago, my dad gave me this advice when I was caught up in college rankings. He wanted me to realize that an institution’s reputation is…
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Why I Choose to Believe There Are No Coincidences
I truly believe that everything happens for a reason. Every moment we experience is the direct result of past events, choices, and actions quietly aligning to bring us right where we are today, especially when it comes to life-altering turning points. Having recently walked through one of…
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Mindful Decisions
“It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.” — Albus Dumbledore Talent and skill might give us potential, but our daily decisions (how we treat people, how we respond to failure, and what we stand for) are what actually…
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Kitchen Literacy
Basic cooking. It’s surprising how many people rely entirely on takeout, pre-packaged meals, or delivery because they don’t know how to cook a simple, nutritious meal from scratch. Knowing how to feed yourself well is one of the most fundamental life skills.
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Nobody Is Thinking About You as Much as You Think They Are
You are the protagonist of your own life story and ours alone. Everyone else is navigating their own world, and no one is obligated to center you in theirs or owe you clarification. The most liberating thing you can do is accept this, stop overthinking how others…
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Warm, Welcoming, and Full of Life
My home decoration style is definitely cozy cottagecore. I am not a minimalist by any means, but I do keep clutter to a minimum so the space feels open and inviting. Our living room is set up to be the ultimate hangout spot for friends, featuring hammock…
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Beyond Promises: The One Vow I Keep
It might sound a bit cliché, but I don’t really believe in promises. However, there is one personal oath I’ve sworn to keep: to never stop believing in myself and to keep putting in the hard work, no matter what.
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Why the Ending of As Good as Dead Missed the Mark for Me
If I could rewrite any book’s ending, it would unquestionably be “As Good as Dead,” the final installment of the “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder” series. I absolutely loved the first two books, but the third book completely shocked me. It shattered the moral compass that…
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Is It Doomscrolling if It’s Bookstagram?
If you looked at my screen time report, Instagram is definitely the runaway winner, but recently, it’s almost exclusively happening on my blog account, Ekaurbook. Do I feel bad about it? Honestly, not really! A massive chunk of that time is spent exploring new releases, diving into…
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Dinner with the Most Selfless Marauder
Without a doubt, my choice would be Sirius Black from the Harry Potter series. He was the epitome of a loyal friend and an incredible godfather, yet he was deeply wronged by the world despite doing nothing wrong himself. I am endlessly intrigued by his character. To…
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