After hearing of the freezing ice storm that hit New York City a few days before our trip, my mom and I had no idea what exactly was in store for us when we boarded our morning flight to JFK last Wednesday.
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If I had a flair for the dramatic (or biblical) I would have titled this post "The Prodigal Daughter Returns," but thankfully (at least I hope it's a good thing) I don't.
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I had never met any of my relatives from the north prior to my trip, and being in their presence and hearing their stories made me realize just how far my family has come.
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It was through countless manga novels and anime episodes that I was introduced to the Tokyo cityscape, and ultimately, I sold myself on the idea of one day visiting the hometown of my fictional idols (after all, who wouldn't after watching them battle the forces of evil with the power of friendship and love?).
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After watching some nature shows and documentaries on Netflix about our oceanic blue planet, my family decided that it was time to revisit the fairly close Monterey Bay Aquarium.
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My aunt once said, "California is a country, not a state."
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