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From thin to thick: weight gain and antidepressants
Growing up, my family called me miswa — thin Filipino noodles used for soup. I had a voracious appetite for rice and ulam, noodles of all kinds, and Kinder Bueno chocolate, yet my metabolism was so fast that I managed to retain my weight and have a stick thin figure. In my early twenties, the … Continue reading From thin to thick: weight gain and antidepressants
Why it’s a good idea to go backpacking solo in Vietnam
Whether you have a broken heart, an insatiable wanderlust, or a love affair with pho or bánh mi, consider Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam as your next travel destination. After seeing a snowy photo of my ex with his new girlfriend, I bought my Saigon roundtrip ticket in a heartbeat. There is no use … Continue reading Why it’s a good idea to go backpacking solo in Vietnam
