Jewelry and Apparel that Support Good Causes

Hello!

So recently I have been noticing on twitter and other forms of social media of shops that will donate to a cause when you buy them. Today I'm going to try to create a list for you and myself. I do have to say these things are quite cute!

Pura Vida

The provide jobs for artisans in Costa Rica similar to the fair trade store I volunteer at. They also donate to many other charities. Free shipping on all orders is a plus. The bracelets range from $3 to $102 and come in variety of colors.

Ivory Ella

Ten percent of their proceeds goes to savetheelephants.org which helps with prevention and education of ivory trade. They have tanks, t-shirts, and long sleeves.

Divinity LA

They donate to different charities based on the bracelets.

Chavez for Charity

 They also donate to variety of charities base in the bracelets sold. Chavez for charity has specific collections for women, men and children.

Alex and Ani

While the other shops I listed donate to a charity when their bracelets are sold Alex and Ani have a collection specifically for non-profits so look carefully if you are trying to buy from them. I do personally really like their bangles.

These all look like cute things. I hope when I get the chance to be able to buy these items and support their causes!

XOXO,

M

Conference Time and Other Things

Hello!

A couple of days ago I had a dream that I was at a convention. I do dream frequently but most of the time I forgot about it by the the next morning. All I could remember about this dream convention was that I was eating at a lunch buffet during break. This leading up to main part of today's post which is the conference I went to today. My sister had already planned to go to this conference and she told me about then registered me to accompany her which was fine with me. The event today is called the 7th Ohio Asian American Health Conference at the Global Center for Health Innovation. The venue is very new and has the modern feel which I liked. 

Here is where we waited for the conference to start. Since I had to wake up at 7am and we didn't have time to get starbucks I was a bit tired. Thankfully they provided us with some tea and coffee. My tea tasted very sour then I remembered than I had added a slice of lemon.

The first speaker was Dr. Kwon who talked about her studies researching mostly tobacco usage in NYC with asian american population and talking about the health disparities within different cultures. I liked her outfit choice. She brings up a good point that one solution does not fit all and would like to see more future policy changes.

I wanted to post this picture because of the structure diagram. I had taken an organization behavior course last semester that discussed the three main topics: power, structure, and culture with an org.

They provided our lunches in these cute boxes. After lunch we had the opportunity to explore the center by our selves and they even provided us with maps. 

I am obsessed with this picture because I absolutely love interior decor. I appreciate good furniture. Even though i couldn't get a picture of everything the venue really had beautifully structured chairs and even thought the tables were plain the different height brought out the uniqueness of the chair and couches.

This was such a muscular mannequin.

Oh I just loved a good conference room.

I think this is a meeting space or somethings like that. I liked their cute glass decor that is spread all over this area.

The was a town hall meeting afterwards but we couldn't attend due to time. I also got a pedometer from the conference which I'm excited to use!

I don't think I mentioned this before but I started watching Thai dramas since the end of last year. When I like something I start to get a little obsessive with it when instagram doesn't help. In Thailand instagram is big even featuring it in dramas. I follow one of my favorite actresses, Kimberley (Kim) Anne Tiamsiri on it. She is half-Thai and half-German. Kim is very popular in Thai within these recent years. I've watched her dramas and I liked her acting.

I bought a drawing book at the craft store recently and decided to draw her. There's no face nor feet because I can't draw very well.

My favorite disney princess will always be Princess Aurora. I found this black and white printout of her and decided to draw her again. I drew her on an acrylic canvas and plan to paint her.

I found this cute picture of this kitten. 

Just a little thought of the day:

It's ok to be upset and it's ok to be disappointed. We all have our bright moments and down ones. The most important thing is to not get into a slump. Be strong and get back on your feet. Always remember that the best is yet to come. If you hang on a bit more I'm sure good things will come to your way. 

XOXO

M

Story: Sacrifice

Hello,

In my free time i like to write bits and pieces of a story I guess. I mainly write to practice my writing so not much plot, beginning, or ending. I wrote this piece thinking about how much people will do for the one the love. Sacrifice is just the part of the deal. You can skip this post if you want since it's all going to be just writing. I think I was started writing this near the beginning of fall last year.

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He was still holding the rock mid air when he found out what has happened. I let go of his arm. A pool of blood has started to gather around the lifeless body. He didn't mean to but what is done is already done. Once I regained my senses I called the police. I sat on the floor with my head against the wall. He sat beside me. He was expressionless. I put my hand gently on his arm.

“Leave. Leave before the police comes,” I told him.

That finally broke his train of thought. He looked at me incredulously and came to his senses.

“No,” he shook his head.” I can’t do it. I killed him. You didn't.”

I put both of my hands on his face while looking straight in his eyes. He was the person that I loved the most in the world. 

“If you stay,” I started to explain.” They will continue investigation this situation and find out about everything. You’ll be kicked out of med school. If I say that I did it, it would only just be murder because of self-defense. I’m not as passionate and as good as you in med school anyway. You’re going to be a great doctor in the future don’t let this hinder you ok?”

He started to get up from the floor. I could hear the sirens in the distance.

“Go, now!” I shouted at him.

He picked up his pace and sprinted out without looking back. I picked up the bloody rock and sat back down on the floor. I waited.

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That is all. Hope you liked it and have a fabulous day!

XOXO

M