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How I wrecked my health last year and how I walked it back this year

Posted on July 29, 2022July 31, 2022 by Solen Aref

A little over a year ago I was going through hell and taking it out on my body. My anxiety was some of the worst it’s been and I was so angry at God, the world, and the pandemic that was stealing some of my best years. Everyday that I woke up I hated my life and the direction it was going.

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3 Month Internship Update with King 5 News

Posted on June 20, 2022October 23, 2022 by Solen Aref

It’s been a busy past three months, and I can’t believe that means I’m halfway done with my internship at the station I grew up watching! Here’s what I’ve been busy with.

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How I got through my first winter without seasonal depression

Posted on May 15, 2022July 31, 2022 by Solen Aref

The stretch of time between Halloween and Easter always seems to draaaaag on for me. Winter’s my least favorite season for SO many reasons. I don’t celebrate the fun holiday of Christmas, the winters get sooo cold here in Washington, the sun setting at 5 p.m. makes me want to cry, it’s always raining, and it just seems like a gloomy time no matter what twist I put on it.

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Top 10 Changes I Made in 2021 for Health + Wellbeing

Posted on December 26, 2021December 26, 2021 by Solen Aref

I’ve made more permanent changes to my life this year than ever before, thanks to a diagnosis that lead me on a journey to become holistically healthier. Here’s some of these things that have changed my life for the better!

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What I Watched and Read in 2021

Posted on December 26, 2021December 26, 2021 by Solen Aref

Here’s everything I read & watched in 2021. I watched less tv this year but I read more books so there’s a good mix in here!

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The Gift of A Gap Year: From Hating to Loving My Hometown

Posted on September 25, 2021October 19, 2021 by Solen Aref

It didn’t happen overnight, but the people and the places in my hometown that were literally ruining my life also created a hatred in my heart for the entire city. I’m not from a small town at all- Kent has over 100,000 people who call it home. But sometimes all it takes is a handful of bad memories to ruin the entire place for you.

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21 Things I Learned Being 21

Posted on September 15, 2021September 15, 2021 by Solen Aref

Cheers to another year around the sun, and cheers to all the of the things I learned this year!

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What Actually Helped My Mascne

Posted on August 28, 2021August 28, 2021 by Solen Aref

Mascne sucks- big time. Here’s what helped me get mine under control because the last thing anybody needs in a global pandemic is to be taunted by daily breakouts.

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20 Tips To Stay Safe In College As A Girl

Posted on August 5, 2021August 5, 2021 by Solen Aref

College is such a crazy fun time but can turn into bad crazy real quick if you’re not keeping careful! I hope every girl stays safe in college with these 20 tips I’ve learned over the years

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Trusting God’s Timing

Posted on August 4, 2021March 21, 2023 by Solen Aref

This summer I was reminded why our own plans fall apart sometimes, and how trusting God’s timing in our lives can prove to be the biggest blessing

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I’m Solen and I’m just a girl who LOVES to write. I’m a big lover of the little things in life & a huge fan of holistic health. If you also love food, fashion, life stories, health & wellness, and everything in between- you’ve found the right place. Hope you find something worth loving here! xxx

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