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Book Review + Gift-Away: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

The buzz around The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson has been incredible. Last year, this book followed me everywhere from my insta feed to all airports I traveled through. So, I finally bit the bullet and bought a copy for myself. Admittedly,  I went into the book with skepticism because…

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Komal Goes Minimal: Why? + Cream Dress x 3

I have never had a large wardrobe in my life. Part of that has to do with my upbringing. My parents are financially modest people, who have worked hard to earn what they have. Consequently, very early in my childhood they instilled in me the value of saving and giving. In my early teens when…

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5 steps to planning a seasonal wardrobe

Image source: here. The temperatures have cooled down a great deal in the past two weeks in Amsterdam. Inevitably, I am planning my wardrobe for the dark, rainy, windy, and cold months ahead. This is the first time that I am laying the groundwork for a seasonal wardrobe and that is because I want to…

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One-Year Anniversary Giveaway [Closed]

It was last year in June when I decided to start My Quarter Life Surprise. Since then, it has been an amazing ride—thanks to everyone who decided to join me. 🙂 Over the past year, the blog has evolved into something I did not anticipate. I started the blog with a focus on food and…

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Gym Wear Edit

This post is long requested by the insta fam, so here it is finally. My workout routine is quite simple, so inevitably my gym wear is too. I do not have separate clothes for running and training. My outfits fit the bill for both. I spend approximately 40-50 minutes in the gym three times a…

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