Tangorin vs Tatoeba: Best Sites for Japanese Examples

When studying a language, having a plethora of examples is an extremely useful tool for seeing how the word is used.

I have used both Tangorin and Tatoeba in the past when looking for example sentences for new JLPT vocab! I thought it would be fun to compare them, so here we are!

I wanted to make a…

Perfume Review: Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel

I had the pleasure of receiving a wonderful gift from my boyfriend Vincent for our two year anniversary, a bottle of my favorite perfume: Coco Mademoiselle by Chanel. This is the Eay De Parfum Intense spray. I received a sample of this perfume a few months ago when Vincent got me a lovely red lips…

How To: Stay Positive

I've been into How To posts lately, so I wanted to share some tips about something I struggled heavily within the past -- staying positive.



I find myself always promising myself in the beginning of every year that I want to be more positive, however as the months pass by, I usually forget my goals and let stress take me over. Through a series of trial and error I've learned what works and what doesn't, so here are some tips as to how to revolutionize your way of thinking RIGHT NOW to create the optimal environment to clear out negativity and reach your goals!


Language Learning App Review: Drops

If you've been in the app store lately you might have seen the app Drops. The app icon is very pleasing to the eye, so naturally, I gave the app a click to see what it was all about. For IOS users, you can download the app hereThis is my referral link, so I do get extra minutes if you downlo…

KanjiStudy: The Best App for Studying Kanji?

(As of August 2021 I am currently reworking this post for a new release!)
Today I'll be reviewing the Kanji app that I personally feel is the best app out there for studying Kanji. I'll start off by saying I've gone through a lot of Kanji apps looking for one that suited me, had an aesth…