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Reflecting on January

Hiroko Nishimura · February 3, 2019July 22, 2020

The last time I wrote a monthly recap post was last January. (Mostly because I had a GREAT January, and then I crashed in February and could barely function for a whole month.) I don’t know if this one will continue, but I figure let’s try it again! Work + Hustles + Tech LinkedIn Learning …

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Recording my First LinkedIn Learning Course in LA

Hiroko Nishimura · January 26, 2019December 5, 2022

I recorded my first course with LinkedIn Learning in LA! Here’s my experience.

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2018: The Year of Unexpected Beginnings

Hiroko Nishimura · December 21, 2018July 22, 2020

2018. What can I say, except wow. It was a year of many many unexpected beginnings, trials, and impact on my identity as a person. I said Yes to many things, and No to others, and being able to realize my boundaries and limitations have allowed me to find myself in situations that I couldn’t …

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Musings from Paris

Hiroko Nishimura · November 1, 2018July 22, 2020

I wonder what makes Paris romantic. It’s a city. Filled with millions of people, hurrying and jaywalking like they are perpetually late for an important meeting. They seem to be out at all times of day or night, walking briskly, sitting at cafes, or driving through chaotic swarms of people. That much isn’t that different …

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Revisiting My University | Fear the Turtle!

Hiroko Nishimura · September 26, 2018July 22, 2020

Few weeks ago, after my AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam, my boyfriend and I decided to go visit our old stomping ground: University of Maryland. I attended the university for 6 years, getting my bachelor’s and my master’s, and he was there for 4 years, getting his bachelors. While we had very different experiences (he …

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5 Best NYC Dessert Spots (Manhattan)

Hiroko Nishimura · July 4, 2018July 22, 2020

Looking for sweet dessert spots for your visit to New York City? Look no further! Here’s a list of NYC dessert recommendations, Manhattan Edition! It’s no secret that I love desserts and sweets, and will squeeze in any excuse to get my hands on some adorable pastries. I also noticed while writing my birthday post …

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Birthday is for Sushi and Cake

Hiroko Nishimura · June 20, 2018August 17, 2020

Birthday is for Sushi and Cake. This is birthday law. It’s the one day of the year where calories from cake don’t count! I asked Dr. Atkins. It’s true! Get ready for some foodgasms!! Ok all jokes aside, I was not sure at all how my actual birthday was going to turn out. I’d kind …

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The Bridge, the Walk, the Beach: Week in San Francisco

Hiroko Nishimura · May 30, 2018July 22, 2020

In the beginning of May, my boyfriend and I flew in to San Francisco for a week to participate in 13th Annual Aneurysm and AVM Awareness Walk. As many of you know, I am an Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Survivor, a topic I write about on this blog semi-frequently. Every May, The Aneurysm and AVM Foundation, …

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Magic, Wizards, & Mug of Butterbeer: Harry Potter World

Hiroko Nishimura · November 30, 2017July 22, 2020

Happy Belated Thanksgiving! For our Thanksgiving holiday, my boyfriend and I took an impromptu week and a half trip to Florida to celebrate our 1 year anniversary. It was kind of surreal, because 2 weeks after we decided to take the trip, we were already getting ready to go. Half of it was spent working in Cape …

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June Recap: Happy Birthday!

Hiroko Nishimura · July 8, 2017July 23, 2020

It’s July! Which means June, my birthday month, passed by, and the year is more than half way over already. A lot happened last month, but at the same time, it seems like nothing has changed. Trip to Japan My birthday was in June, and I it jetlagged after my 2 week trip to Japan. …