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I’m Joleen Raquel, a proud Island Girl from the beautiful shores of Guam, now making my home in vibrant Atlanta, GA. This blog is my little corner of the internet, where calling it a "lifestyle" blog doesn't quite capture the full picture. I write about everything—from random obsessions and discoveries to life’s occasional missteps. My hope? That you find a little inspiration, laughter, or something that resonates along the way. ❤️
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Romantic Tropes That Always Win Me Over (No Matter How Predictable)
Romance has always been built on patterns. From Shakespeare to Austen to BookTok favorites, certain storylines keep showing up because they capture something timeless about longing and connection.
Sep 85 min read
5 Things in My Purse That Make Me Feel Elegant
My purse has always been more than just a bag. It is a little extension of me. The style might change depending on my outfit or the season, but the contents always carry a mix of practicality and personality. Over the years, I have learned that it is not about cramming in every “just in case” item (though I have definitely been guilty of that before). It is about keeping small, intentional things that make me feel elegant no matter where I am.
Aug 254 min read
The Love Hypothesis is Becoming a Movie—and I’m Here for It
When The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood hit shelves in 2021, it was instantly everywhere. BookTok couldn’t stop talking about it, readers were swooning over Adam Carlsen, and suddenly everyone wanted more romance set in academia. I was one of those readers who tore through it in a weekend, laughing at Olive’s awkward charm and highlighting every sharp one-liner. From the beginning, it always felt like a story made for the screen.
Aug 204 min read
Why Millennials Are Obsessed with Shows Like The Summer I Turned Pretty
We might be paying mortgages, running to Costco, and managing work deadlines now, but give us a teen summer romance series and suddenly we are seventeen again, feeling every glance, every almost-kiss, and every heartbreak like it is brand new.
Aug 194 min read
Lifestyle
Tiny Habits That Double as Self-Care
For the longest time, I thought self-care meant blocking off an entire day. Spa robes, face masks, maybe even a little solo getaway if I was lucky. And while I still love those big, indulgent moments, I have learned that the real magic is in the little things I do every day.
Aug 273 min read
The Prison of Public Perception and Why It's Worth Breaking Out
I call it the invisible audience. That little crowd in your head that always seems to be watching, ready to weigh in.
A lot of it starts early. We grow up learning how to fit in, how to be liked, and how to avoid embarrassment. Those lessons follow us into adulthood. They show up at work, in friendships, in family gatherings, and in the quiet moments where we think no one is watching but still feel the need to act a certain way.
Aug 154 min read
Back-to-School Bedtimes: How I’m Fixing Everyone’s Sleep Schedule (Including Mine)
Let’s be honest, back-to-school season doesn’t just mean new backpacks and sharpened pencils. It also means breaking up with our summer sleep habits (RIP 11 p.m. movie nights and “just five more minutes” of Fortnite). If your household is anything like mine, sleep schedules in August look more like organized chaos than anything else.
Aug 13 min read
What Setting Boundaries Actually Looks Like in Real Life
“Set boundaries.”
Everyone says it. No one really explains what that looks like in day-to-day life.
Spoiler: it’s not always pretty. Sometimes it's awkward. Sometimes it makes people uncomfortable. And sometimes it’s the only thing that keeps you sane.
Jul 254 min read
Health & Wellness
The Easiest Way to Tour London and Paris: My TootBus Experience
When I visited London and Paris this year, I knew I wanted to soak it all in. The romance of both cities had been on my bucket list for years, and I had a long list of landmarks I wasn’t willing to miss. But I also knew how overwhelming it could be to navigate two of Europe’s largest capitals. I didn’t want to spend my time buried in subway maps or trying to figure out how far it was from the Tower Bridge to Buckingham Palace.
Aug 296 min read
Top 5 Things You Can’t Miss in the British Museum
The British Museum is one of those places you think you’ll just “pop into” for an hour, and suddenly the entire afternoon has disappeared. The scale is enormous, the galleries stretch endlessly, and everywhere you turn there’s something that could easily be the centerpiece of another museum.
Aug 184 min read
Top 7 Must-See Pieces at the Louvre
The Louvre is massive. Like, you could spend an entire week there and still miss things kind of massive. With over 35,000 pieces on display, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. So if you only have a few hours—or just want to hit the highlights—this list is for you.
Jul 285 min read
The Atlanta Falcons Ultimate Fan Experience & Why Buying a Season Ticket Membership Is Worth Every Penny
If you’re a football fan who loves the thrill of game day, a season ticket membership could be your best investment.
Nov 8, 20243 min read
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