Welcome to Day 4 of my Back to School week here on my blog! I go back and forth with handwritten and typed notes. Whether I'm at a coffee shop or at school, I have to bring a pencil case full of pens, pencils, and other essentials. If you'd like to see what I keep in my pencil case, keep on reading!

These are my favorite gel ink pens. There's a great variety in colors but most importantly, they dry immediately. If anything makes me angry, it's when I work so hard on a big outline for class then accidentally graze my hand over the paper and some of the ink smears. RUINED. What I love about the G2 Pilot pens is that they dry almost immediately (on printer paper, that is). There's literally a color for everything and makes color coordinating notes super easy. Although black is my staple, I love the multipack I got from Costco. It came with 20 pens (2 sets of 10 colors) for only $13 last year. They don't currently sell it, but here's to hoping they bring it back for back-to-school shopping!
Update: Walmart sells the single 10 pack for $10!

This is self-explanatory. I prefer mechanical to wooden pencils because I don't like to deal with messy pencil sharpeners. I don't have a favorite brand of mechanical pencils either. I use pencils to draw and to sketch titles before I go over it with a brush pen or gel ink pen. I'm also not picky about brands, just whatever is the cheapest.

I like color coordinating my notes as well as lettering so I always bring one or two Tombow brush pens with me, depending on the subject. They provide really nice, vibrant headers for my notes. Each Tombow pen has two sides -- a brush side and thin marker side, so it's really versatile for your needs. The best price I've come across for these brush pens are on Amazon, here. If I don't happen to bring any Tombow brush markers then I'll bring along just a black sharpie pen.

What's a studygram without mildliners? I have my own opinions on the mildliners hype but I bought into it so I always bring a few to my study sessions. I don't use them in the same notes as my G2 pens because that would probably be too much color. I use these for my printed notes. Sometimes I have class powerpoints or self-made outlines so after I print them, these mildliners are great for highlighting important info. Make sure to buy them on Amazon! The 3 pack is the cheapest price you will get them from anywhere on the internet.

I like to draw diagrams or pictures to help me study. I keep a mini sized ruler for when I write/draw on printer paper. Printer paper is my fave for notes because it doesn't restrict how or where I take notes. The ruler is handy for making straight lines for titles or for drawing. I've had this clear one FOREVER (note: I had a printer label I made for it while in middle school but have since peeled it off), and I love it because I can see the notes behind it so I can be precise where I make my lines.

Super simple, yummy, under 15 min, and low calorie. That's really all you need to know haha. 

1. Fry egg to how you like it. Set aside for later
2. While egg is frying, heat cauliflower rice according to package instructions. I use a 1/3 of Trader Joe's cauliflower rice package.
3. Mix rice with cut pineapple chunks, 3-4 drops of sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon of sriracha, 2 teaspoons of soy sauce, chopped green onions, ground black pepper to taste. (I usually eyeball it so I'm sorry if my measurements are off >.<)
4. With the same pan you used for the fried egg, fry your mixed cauliflower rice for 3 min on medium, or until most of the water has evaporated.
5. Place fried rice in bowl, top with fried egg, green onions, and more sriracha if you like.

2. Korean Marinated Chicken and Red Cabbage

When you're craving pizza, but don't want to feel guilty, naan pizza is the way to go. Way less grease, and plenty of options to make it healthy! 

Ingredients: Basics are Naan bread, alfredo or tomato pasta sauce, and mozzarella cheese. The toppings ares up to you! I like to add any mix of pepperoni, spinach, garlic powder, pineapples, ricotta, ham.

How to make:

1. Heat oven to bake at 325degrees.
2. Add your choice of sauce to naan.
3. Sprinkle all of the cheeses you want. I like A LOT. 
4. I placed my spinach next, then pepperoni, and sprinkle of garlic powder.
5. Place on oven rack for 5-10 min, or until the naan crisps.

College is for instant ramen. Med school is for sophisticated instant ramen. I have been obsessed with these noodles and the little twist I put by adding a few different ingredients. The Shin Ramyun is savory and a little spicy. This is also a very large serving of ramen with all of the added ingredients, so I usually make one package for my boyfriend and I to share, so trust me when I say it is plenty for two people.

Ingredients: Shin ramyun (red package), boiled eggs, enoki mushrooms, green onion, and white american cheese.

How to make:

1. Boil water in a pot according to package. 
2. While the water is boiling, slice the green onions lengthwise.
3. Wash and slice root off of the enoki mushrooms.
4. Boil eggs if needed.
5. Place noodles and enoki in boiling water, along with the included seasoning packets.
6. After 3-5 min, remove pot from stove.
7. Add egg, cheese, and spring onion!
8. Make sure to mix the cheese in and the broth will become very creamy.

5. Baked Parmesan Salmon

I am Vietnamese, and I personally only drink coffee with milk or condensed milk at home so I'm used to drinking strong and creamy tasting coffee. When I'm out, I love getting this Vietnamese iced coffee from Starbucks -- it's cheaper than getting it from your local Vietnamese restaurant or coffee shop too! (For whatever reason they don't charge you for getting milk because technically it's a latte so don't let them charge you $5!)

• 2 espresso shots on ice in a Grande cup
• 3 pumps of white mocha syrup
• splash of milk (highly recommend but optional)

Cost: $2.55

This grande size of the Vietnamese iced coffee has two shots of espresso which has 150mg of caffeine (according to Starbucks' nutrition values), not including any sugar high you'll probably get from the added syrup haha. This amount of caffeine is approximately equivalent to a grande iced coffee but tastes so much better in my opinion. 

• Mix well and let the ice melt a little! Vietnamese iced coffee is meant to taste strong but letting the ice melt a little will balance the flavor out.
• When I'm out, I actually order 3 shots of espresso, 4 pumps of white mocha, splash of milk, in a Venti cup. It's only 80 cents more for one more shot of espresso, but for the sake of keeping it under $3 I shared the grande sized version!
• No need for splenda or to add sugar either. The white mocha syrup adds just the right amount of sweetness that tastes the same as condensed milk used with traditional Vietnamese coffee.

To get the biggest bang for your buck is to order any of Starbucks' brewed/iced coffees or teas. If you have a Starbucks gold card refills are free if you stay in the store. If you don't have gold, refills are only 50 cents. Therefore, if you know you're going to stay in the Starbucks for hours on end and need to be constantly fueled, I'd recommend ordering a grande or venti iced coffee (with milk if you prefer it). 

• Venti iced coffee
• 2% milk (optional)

Cost: $2.95 plus free refills

The venti iced coffee without milk has 235 mg of caffeine. The venti iced coffee with milk has 170mg of caffeine. If you're going to get refills, you'll be constantly caffeinated during your study sesh with this iced coffee. 

• I recommend ordering a grande if you know you'll want to order something different so that you don't have to finish such a large drink first. The grande is 30 cents cheaper and you will still get free refills.
• MAJOR TIP: Before you leave, get a refill of only iced coffee with no ice! You can save it and customize to drink later at home or at some point over the next few days even!

This is a medium roast coffee with a HIGH caffeine content. I'm not much of a hot coffee drinker but once in a while, if it's cold outside or if I'm desperate I'll order a hot coffee for the high caffeine content. *Drink this at your own risk. I am very sensitive to caffeine and can only sip this coffee over the day and save it over the course of a few days. (I normally share the ^^above suggested drinks)

• Grande Pike Place coffee
• With 2% milk (optional)

Cost: $2.25 plus free refills

Okay in all seriousness, this Pike Place coffee has one of the highest caffeine contents out of all of the drinks Starbucks carries. In just a grande, it contains 310mg of caffeine. If you order a venti, you are subjecting yourself to 410mg of caffeine! If you need it, you need it, so go on and conquer your responsibilities!

• I (obviously) get mine with milk to make the taste less bitter and watery, and to dilute the amount of coffee I'd be getting.
• Don't forget your refill before you leave!

Ever fuss with textbooks, trying to keep them open on a page you're trying to read or copy notes from? I discovered this hack by accident trying to find a "book stand." I realized book stands online looked exactly like frame stands or "wire easels" which are considerably less expensive and work just as well. I bought this frame stand from Hobby Lobby for a few dollars and it keeps my big med school textbooks (paperback and hard cover) open with no problems. There are smaller, lightweight ones at the Dollar Store for $1 and will work well with smaller textbooks.

Drawer Organizers

I just bought the Alex drawer from IKEA to use under my desk, and while I do love it for storing all of my office supplies, they are very deep drawers. Because they are deep and roomy, cheap organizers are the way to go. My advice is to buy baskets from the dollar store. They usually come in a pack of two and are small enough to store in the drawers for added organization. IKEA also sells thin plastic organizers meant for kitchenware but they also work perfect for the office.

Study Apps

I get very very distracted all the time. It takes me a long time to start something I sat down to do. However, once I do it, I do it at the speed of lightning. Kidding, but I work very fast -- it's one of my talents. The Be Focused and Self-Control are my favorite apps to use while I study. The Be Focused app is based on the Pomodoro technique which times your tasks for 25 minutes. For every 25 min of work you earn a break. The app keeps you in check with an alarm. The automated timer forces you to keep going until it rings after 25 min, and rings once again after 5 min to let you know to stop. Perfect for someone like me, who will continue to break even after 5 min because "I'm not ready." Self-Control is an app that also keeps distracted minds in check. You set up a white or black list to prevent you from accessing specific sites or restricting all sites except a select few from your list. Don't forget Notability! It's my favorite note taking app for in class lectures. Easy to use and has all of the features I need.

Weekly To Do List vs Calendar

I love having a large calendar and class schedule posted somewhere in my room. I'm very forgetful so I constantly need to look at what's going on the whole month, so that I can plan my day/week accordingly. With that said, I also make my own weekly to do list. Since our whole block is scheduled out ahead of time I can plan daily to-do's one week at a time. I like doing this because not only can I see what's going on the whole month, but I can also focus on just the next 7 days. It helps me not feel anxious about all of the things I have to do but also makes me feel secure that I've carefully planned what I need to do this week so that I'll be prepared for next week. I got these handy weekly calendars from Target! for less than $3!


I hope you enjoyed Day 1 of my Back to School series for 2017! I hope to do similar posts in the future and definitely stay tuned for the rest of the week!

Rating: 7/10

This review is for the Maevn Eon V-neck scrub top and Eon Waistband 7-pocket cargo pant. I ordered a size Medium in the top and a Medium Petite bottom. For the scrubs, I ordered according to their size chart, asking for a size Medium in the top and a Medium Petite bottom. For reference, I am 5' 2 and normally wear a size Large/10 in tops and Medium/8 in bottoms. You can view the scrub line here or you can purchase at your local scrubs supplier using their Store Locator feature here. 

These scrub pants fit nearly PERFECT. I have never worn a pair of scrub pants (any pants for that matter) that fit me as well as these. That might have sounded extreme but I have a very particular issue with the proportions of my lower body. To explain this without being too awkward... I don't experience any huge drop crotch or extreme cameltoe with these scrub pants! They sit perfect on my waist and doesn't look odd when the scrub top is tucked in. The only other pair of scrubs I've worn are hospital OR scrubs which are horribly not universal for every woman's figure, height, etc. I'm 5' 2, and those hospital scrubs need to be rolled, tightened, tucked -- anything to get it stay on my body and off the floor. The petite fit is just perfect for me because the length of the pants hit approximately 1.5" past my ankle and will raise when sitting, exposing your ankles. I don't recommend the petite for anyone over 5' 3. They also come in Regular and Tall pant lengths!

The only complaint I have is for the scrub top. I do have a large upper body and chest, and the fit of the top accentuates that a little bit. While the scrub top does fit comfortably, I have an issue with the length. There wasn't a petite option for the top and therefore, the top looks like it's too large for me. However, if I tuck the top in, there is no issue.

Rating: 10/10

Who can resist that stylish waistband? I couldn't! Which is why asked for a pair of their EON scrubs in a beautiful Royal Blue color. Blue is my favorite color and these scrubs did not disappoint in its richness and sophistication.

The V-neck top has a feminine cut and flared style. The front stitching beautifully hugs the body and draws the eyes into an hourglass form. The top has two front pockets, perfect for holding some small essentials like chapstick, pens, etc. if I'm not wearing my coat. It also has a small pocket under the chest with a conveniently added key ring.

The bottoms have 7 pockets! I'm not sure what I would put in these pants but at least I have the options! The waistband adds that subtle sense of style while you wear these scrubs in the clinic or lab. There is also a cute adjustable ribbon bow that can add a bit of tightness should you need it. 

Rating: 9/10

These scrubs are super comfy with a good amount of stretch. These aren't pajama or leggings stretchy but they are as stretchy as a pair of workout pants. You can do a lot of movement in these scrubs without a tug (perfect for OMM labs). The material is actually considerably thick compared to the standard OR scrubs I've tried. They are a thick material but totally breathable. These scrubs also have "COOLMAX" fabric technology which keeps you cool and dry for those long, difficult days. If you've ever felt an "Adidas ClimaCool" cap or any cap meant for working out, that is what the material feels like!

I would definitely say they're practical! Lots of pockets, stretchiness, and stylish scrubs are all I ask for! 

Rating: 7/10 

The price of this scrub set is well under $50. On AllHeart, an online medical retailer, the pants retail for $26.98 and the v-neck top is $21.98. There is usually a 10% discount code or affiliate code floating around so these scrubs are definitely affordable for the quality and practical use. Compared to other brands, they are slightly more expensive -- a standard scrub set could cost you around $15. However, I will say that I have seen some other scrub brands that cater to style and comfort that will cost you upwards of $70 for a scrub set. 

Overall Rating: 8/10 

Maevn Uniforms provides a pair of scrubs with practical comfortability with personality at a reasonable price. I believe these scrubs look most like your standard pair of scrubs but with a slight difference in material and details that make all of the difference. I rate this line so high because of how confident I feel while I wear it. It's difficult enough for me to find clothes that fit me well, let alone a pair of scrubs. I previously thought I would just have to forgo body shape and style while wearing scrubs but Maevn has opened up my world to the possibilities. Seriously, these fit so nice and are so comfortable that I'll probably wear these outside of school around town or while I study.

Thank you so much to Maevn Uniforms for letting me have a pair of your wonderful scrubs! I love any company willing to give away that many scrubs to students and health professionals across the country!

I have been using the Shiseido Ibuki Refining Moisturizer Enriched for years! Shiseido is a high end brand that is on the expensive side but it is amazing! I have gone through 5+ jars of this moisturizer and it will be my HOLY GRAIL moisturizer until my face tells me it's not working anymore. However, this monthly favorite(s) actually goes to the Shiseido Ibuki Protective Moisturizer and Shiseido Ibuki Softening Concentrate. I bought these two from Ulta earlier in the month and have been using them nonstop. Although I love the enriched moisturizer for both day and night, I decided to buy the Protective Moisturizer to add some SPF into my skincare routine. I am a very simple girl and I don't have an extensive skincare routine. Shiseido added SPF 18 into a moisturizer I already loved so it was obviously the best option for me. I had heard so many good things about softening concentrates which if you've never heard of, is basically a moisturizing toner. Like a serum or essence, its used prior to your moisturizer and it makes your skin softer as well as allow for following skincare products to be absorbed better. The packaging of the Ibuki line is luxurious in itself and feels like a treat every time you reach for it. I love the smell of these products, and so does my boyfriend. The protective moisturizer has a faint smell of sunscreen and the softening concentrate has a very light perfume-like fragrance.

My new favorite bronzer! The Essence Sun Club Matt Bronzer is only $4.99, yes that's under $5 for a high quality bronzer with way more product than your average high end bronzer (0.52 oz vs. 0.35 oz). I am light-medium skin tone and the 01 shade is the best "natural bronze" shade for me. I will say that if you are my skin tone, this will not be the best product for contouring. This product also smells amazing! It smells like a tropical vacation (coconut/sun tan lotion fragrance).

This is also a product I have used for years! I've tried to stray away from it once and my skin just wasn't the same. I went back to it and it's the best product that works well into my makeup removal and skincare routine. I particularly loved this product for the month of May because I attempted to use a moisturizer other than my trusty Shiseido, and my skin completely broke out! My whole forehead was bumpy and inflamed. I use the Checks and Balances cleanser with my Clarisonic Mia 2, which I love because it works into a foamy lather that gets all of the gunk out of my pores after wearing makeup all day. I normally use it if I'm cleaning makeup off of my face and in the shower, but with the new breakout, I used it religiously to ensure my face was constantly exfoliated. As a forewarning, the cleanser will give a "stripped" and "squeaky clean" feel to your skin. I want to use the term "stripped" cautiously because I don't want you to feel like it's intense but it's not a moisturizing or oily cleanser. I actually prefer it because I have combination/oily skin and this cleanser makes me feel clean and oil free. Because my skin feels super clean like a blank canvas, when I apply moisturizer right after cleansing my skin, my skin feels amazing and super soft. 

For the past few months, I've been back on a coffee shop grind. I started waking up and going with my boyfriend downtown (where he works). Great thing about downtown are all of the hipster coffee shops. Since I have to wake up early, I've been dabbling into quick fresh face makeup. I used to use this foundation in college and recently rediscovered it. The Covergirl Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-in-1 Foundation lasts all day (like its name suggests) and its a no fuss foundation. I don't need to add primer and I don't have to worry about it moving throughout the long day. For me, it's a medium coverage but buildable into full, with a semi-matte finish. I have oily skin as the day goes on, so I do set this foundation with powder. I think this foundation will be great for school or work days since its easy to apply in the morning and will last until the end of day. 

While not a new discovery for me this month, this product saved me for the month of May. With the crazy breakouts I was having all over my face from trying a new moisturizer, the Mario Badescu Drying Lotion is a life saver for those annoying infected white heads. I don't use it on under the skin zits or small pimples, however. For me, it only works on white heads that are infected and (warning!) have puss inside. I apply this at night on my trouble spots and in the morning, they're significantly smaller if not dried out to a "regular zit." Some stubborn ones will require two nights of treatment to get them fully dried out but it's a no brainer that the product works.

Honestly who doesn't love cute Asian accessories? The Asian market is the best place to find a cute version of something boring in your life, and it somehow makes life so much happier when you use it. Sure, you could use a regular a hairband when you wash your face or do your makeup, but why not have a hairband made from towel material with a cute design that makes you look like Hello Kitty?! I bought it quite a while ago, but it's one of my favorite beauty accessories ever! It was super cheap (only $2.50) from AliExpress and it's useful for my everyday life. I neglected it for a while, but while I was being consistent and diligent with my skincare this month, I picked it up again and fell in love with its cuteness. Another plus is that it's made of towel material which means when you wash your face or get out of the shower, it will absorb the water and create a barrier between your hair and face. It's no longer available on AliExpress but you can find it for ~$5 on Amazon here.




**All photos and opinions are my own. This post is not sponsored by any means, I simply love these products.**

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My absolute #1 (and longest) tip is to BE PREPARED. Be prepared for the amount of time and money you need to invest, be prepared for stress, be prepared to be overwhelmed. This was my personal downfall when I was applying for schools. You have to be aware of deadlines, transcripts, LORs, secondaries, etc.

1. Before you apply, go to each of your chosen schools' websites.  Make a spreadsheet of deadlines, minimum requirements (coursework, GPA, residence), and application requirements (number of letters, where to send transcripts/letters, etc). Most schools are streamlined to accept everything through AMCAS/AACOMAS, but some schools differ in their policies.
2. Take note of how many and what kind of letters each school requires. Write down how many letters and what kind of letters each school requires (e.g. 2 science, 1 non science, 1 character) You will need to assign letters to each school when you apply to schools on AMCAS and AACOMAS, and making a list will make life much easier. 
3. Get a rough calculation of how much applications are going to cost. Do this so that you won't be surprised once AMCAS/AACOMAS calculates your total and you feel like backing out or subtracting a few schools.
4. Have your personal statement ready no later than July. Schools will receive a majority of applications in July and August, and you will want to be one of those applications. (Remember: It takes 4-6 weeks to process/verify applications) Write a draft and have multiple professors, parents, and other peers read your personal statement. You will want their feedback and impression of you after reading so that you can edit accordingly. 
5. Have your transcripts sent immediately to the application service once you've started your application or once your final grades are in. From what I remember, you can't even submit your application until they've received your transcript. Do not wait until end of summer to submit your transcripts because it will take the school some time to send it, as well as for AMCAS/AACOMAS to process them.
6. If you plan on submitting your application first week of July for example, make sure you have asked for Letters of Recommendation well before that deadline. As a courtesy, give your recommenders at least a month (if not way more) to have your letter ready. Professors and physicians are very busy people so I gave my recommenders 3+ months. Be sure to give them an ultimate deadline so that you are not anxiously waiting to see if will send it in time. 
7. Most applications are sent to schools in July. Schools will take some time to filter applications and decide who to send secondary applications to (usually one week to a month after submission). If you apply to a lot of schools or are still in school, those e-mails will come flooding in and you might feel overwhelmed (my personal problem when I was applying). Once you get those e-mails create another spreadsheet and to-do list. Filter and categorize. For example, immediate response, 1 week deadline, 2 week deadline. Applications that only require you enter your personal information and a payment, do immediately. 1 week deadlines are for your top choice schools and 2 week deadlines for the rest. *Keep in mind, some schools will have a 1 week or 2 week deadline for a response anyways.
8. While waiting for secondary invitations to be sent out, research possible secondary essay questions. Student Doctor Network is a great resource for applicants to research what was asked in previous years or that current year if they have already been sent out. Also keep in mind school missions when writing secondaries, it will prove your motivation and interest in the school.
9. Do not wait until the deadline to submit your secondary applications. Not only does it show lack of interest, most schools are on a rolling basis and will have filled most of their class by that time. 

Letters of Recommendation (LORs) can be sent directly to AMCAS/AACOMAS, the school, or sent to a letter service that will send your letter anywhere. Personally, I love Interfolio. The system is simplified, their customer service is helpful, and they have experience with AMCAS/AACOMAS -- it's worth the investment. Interfolio does have a yearly subscription requirement but is free if you find a promo code (I can send you one that worked for me, if you're interested). The benefits of Interfolio are really only if you have to send letters to schools directly or if you need to reapply. If you have your recommenders send your LORs directly to the application service, you cannot get them back. If one school requires letters directly, it may be a hassle to your recommender to send it out a second or third time. However, with Interfolio, they keep the letter in their system for up to five years. Each time you need it sent elsewhere, you input a new mailing or e-mail address and they will send it out for a small fee. This also goes for if you need to reapply. In a year's time, your professor or supervisor may have deleted your LOR, Interfolio on the other hand has kept your letter and is ready to be sent any time. 

I briefly mentioned this in the first tip, but another regret of mine was not applying to a lot of programs my first time around because I thought it was a waste or unnecessary. I have heard from numerous other applicants that one thing they would tell other applicants is to apply everywhere! Of course, that comes with a cost. Applying to school is expensive, but so is med school tuition. $1000 to $2000 on applications to get into med school pales in comparison to the amount of money you will need to borrow and spend to complete med school. (The MCAT alone is $310!) Therefore, my advice is to save up or borrow so that you can apply anywhere and everywhere because you never know which school is going to give you the chance to become a physician.

The simplest and obvious piece of advice. Do not lie. Do not over exaggerate. If you lie or exaggerate on your activities section, schools will know. You will have to explain yourself in an interview and it will be difficult to keep up with incoming questions if you know nothing about what they are talking about. Admissions committees have done this for a long time and can pick up on that you really haven't spent 2000 hours tutoring in one year while in school full time, with 3 mission trips and research. If you really have, make sure to leave good references and detailed explanations. 

I've spoken with a few professors and their advice to me was to have a passion and a focus, and it will be reflected in your application. Having an underlying passion to why you volunteered in this mission trip or why you were a TA will make you stand out in the AdCom's minds. Having a focus will also help you pick and choose which activities to include in your application. Do not list every small event you participated in college because it is irrelevant unless it meant something to you. And make sure to really spell out why it meant to you so much in the explanation section of each activity.

Do not feel pressured into submitting exactly the day you are allowed to submit unless you are ready. This is to stray you from submitting your application prematurely. Spend time reflecting on your personal statement, your activities list and details, your LORs, etc. You cannot edit your application once you have submitted it through AMCAS/AACOMAS. I believe the only thing you can do is add schools to which the service sends your application. Take a few days or another week to just think it over, perfect your personal statement, or anything else that needs attention. This goes for secondary applications as well. Secondaries are an AdCom's in-depth look at your personality and passions to see if you are the right fit for their school, so take it very seriously and do not submit unless you have proven yourself the right to have a chance to become a student at their school.

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I really hope these tips helped you or provided some insight into this crazy application process. I will be sure to update this post if I ever think of something else. I also intend to continue premed-related blog posts as time goes by. Perhaps, secondary application tips, interview tips, or even some posts related to premed life in general. I'd also love to hear your suggestions in the comments! I do these posts to help anyone out there struggling and I will be sure to make a dedicated post if you request it!

All in all, this is my first blog post. I've never attempted to do something like this before. If you didn't find this helpful, I'm sorry if it's too long or if it didn't provide any new info. I'm trying! If you did like it, please be sure to enter your e-mail address over on the right side of the page if you'd like to be updated on more blog posts from me!