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I remember jumping on to Tumblr the moment I went abroad to Nepal one summer. I wanted a way to document my adventures of being away from home and this platform served as a fulfilling outlet. Over time, I’ve come to appreciate the seemingly intimate community of Tumblr and the top-notch content generated from fellow users, news outlets, and creative brands. The topics are overwhelmingly enjoyable but too much of this good thing makes it difficult to focus on honing in on a niche. Consuming the internet rather than creating something for it is something I’m trying to stop doing so much and be more intentional about. Because the obsessive marketer in me can’t devote quality time and effort into this social network, especially with the other ones I’m trying to get more out of (Instagram mostly and Twitter), I think it’s best I lay this friend to rest. I’m sure I’ll sneak back in every now and then to see what’s cooking on this corner of the internet though.

My blogging efforts will now be directed to lifeglamorized.com, a personal journey and personal style blog. This is a passion project I’ve wanted to follow through on for a few years. I hope to pour my unique story into it consistently. 

Also, being the public health and communications self that I am, my views on this field are highlighted on rizalynvargas.com. 

It’s amazing how we have the power to curate our own lives online, so thank you Tumblr and see you soon, I hope!

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Because I like the hearts on my ring and the semi-heart baguettes on my plate.💕✨Because my favorite place to see color is in my food. And because one way to endure DC's humidity is with an ice cold lemonade. 🍋 #HowToSurviveDCHumidity #ColorInMyFood #WaterSugarLemonSqueeze #AutumnIsSoNear (at Le Caprice DC)

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What would a photo on the 4th of July in DC be without a major DC monument?--The White House tops the chart! Happy Independence Day! @smile175 @eglidden4 #PhotoInception #DC4thOfJuly #4thOfJuly #DCLiving #WhiteHouse

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Favorite building in all of DC! You can have a breathtaking panoramic view of the city once you take an elevator to the top of this Post Office Tower--I highly recommend doing it! However, it's apparently closed due to construction work until 2016, and a new Trump Tower and Jose Andre restaurant is underway near it. The last part isn't important, but I just wanted to include some context. 😆 Also, you can't bring your mail here, even when this building is open again. Sorry. Happy weekend! #PostOfficeTower #DCBuilding #CastleArchitecture #PhotoExploring

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For lunch: baked cheddar tortilla, salad greens, mango, tomato, no food coma. #MondayHolla P.S. Anyone interested in taking a 14 day no complaining mini-challenge with me? Yes? Okay, gratefulness begins now. #HelloLife #Sargento #Chheeesse #SummerEats #FresherThanYou #FresherThanYouuu

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That's a wrap for another successful, well-executed, & well-supported #NAPAWFDC event! Thank you to the @PottersHouseDC for hosting our Open Mic Night & everyone for shining or smiling along tonight. This bookcase said good-night to us as we headed towards the door to go home. Social justice work is one for the books! #APAHM #BooksGalore #PottersHouseDC #Bookstore

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Hello again humidity & east coast. Luggage rolling to the metro time. #DCA #ISeeAPilot #AirportMusings #AmericanFlag

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"Dedicated to the memory of all the patriotic men and women who answered their country's call to service." - Miramar National Cemetery #MemorialDay #MemorialDay2015 (at Miramar National Cemetery)

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{ Strategic planning } Assembling outfits and what to bring to San Diego for my Memorial Day weekend. I kept taking things out to lighten my load but somehow, my luggage was still a heavy burden to drag around the airport. How heavy are shorts?! Anyway, perhaps I wasn't so deliberate after all. I'll make better decisions during my time away, like focusing on focusing, recalibrating my goals, and celebrating life with those I love. See you in a week, east coast time! #StrategicPlanning #OutfitPlanning #SanDiegoTime #Buzz #JeanJacket #HighWaiatedShorts #ThriftedBlouse

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{ All fine details complete your soul } Beginning the weekend early by treating myself to gelato. My current companions include an open and clear blue sky above, an apartment complex with an elegant architecture across the street, construction workers not too far away, & summertime floral all around. May your soul be edified this weekend, everyone! (at Dolci Gelati)

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May is #MentalHealthMonth, all! Celebrate by taking a few deep breaths in, remembering God's promises for your life, or taking a walk outside to enjoy the sight of splendid trees & an open sky. You can do the latter so much more freely now since allergy season is subsiding. 😃 Take care (of your mental health)! #GoodThings #Life #Happiness #ILoveTrees #EastCoastDwelling #VsoCam

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{ Can you see my tilapia with this filter? } Brown rice, tilapia, onion, tomato, mango. Beat that next thyme. #SaturdayDinner #PunTastic #WhatsOnYourPlate #FoodColor #Tilapia

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{ Flowers for those who didn't make it through the earthquake in Nepal & Freddie Gray } It was a long week but I stand fortunate. I'm still here, still breathing this rare air, still able to enjoy my extraordinary life. I can't fully explain why suffering exists, but what I can say is that through it all, God is a refuge. He is strength and He is just. I hope everyone has a beautiful weekend! #Blessings #NepalEarthquake #FreddieGray #RedTulips #KeepItClassy #WorkWeekIsOva #HappyWeekend (at Shaw-Howard Neighborhood Association)

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The weekend is over but a hand full of pleasantries are now in the bag. ☺️ I spent yesterday afternoon strolling around the cobbled pavements and chic architecture of Georgetown with @lisa.s.coe & @calfasa. Here I stand, posing, with a Hillary Clinton-esque scrunchie on my wrist. 🇺🇸 May your souls be liberated with much ambition & joy this week! #Georgetown #PinkOxfords #ZaraBlazer #MichaelKorsPurse #SorryHadTo #DCLife #ScrunchieLife (at Georgetown, Washington, D.C.)

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{ French food for lunch, leisurely European-afternoon } Weekends are for sharing life & thoughts of politics to the the things that John Lemon said. I'll never know of a dull moment when I'm in the company of native NYers. @sophie611 @edlaganxian #InstagrammingFood #FrenchFood #FrenchOnionFood (at Bistrot Du Coin)

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{ Shaken not stirred} This photo was taken a few years ago at Basantapur Durbar Square, one of the #UNESCO World Heritage temples that fell into rumble & debris after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the (impoverished) country of Nepal. Nepalis are greatly known for their hospitality & generosity. I never walked into a home without being served a cup of tea & friendly smile. I now hope we can share in their kindness. Humanitarian aid is greatly needed to rebuild infrastructure & hope. Please consider donating to the International Medical Corps (I trust them a lot more than Red Cross): internationalmedicalcorps.org.

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{ Saturday mornings mean Farmer's Market & crisp apples by the pound } Strolling around with buzzing life all around brings me joy. Hope everyone has a lovely weekend! #CrispApples #Apples #FarmersMarket #ColumbiaHeights (at Columbia Heights Farmers Market)