I love the accessibility of city life. There’s always a new place to try, a new street to explore, and something happening around you. As someone who doesn’t really want a car, I love being able to walk where I need to go, take the train, or use other options like scooters and bikes. The city ca

Lemon8 Post Caption ✨ I used to think community college meant I was “behind” in life. Now? I honestly think it was one of the best decisions I could’ve made for myself. 🤍 When I first started college in 2022, I had no idea what I wanted to do. I knew I liked science, but because of my ADHD a

Being the oldest daughter of an emotionally dependent mother means being needed before you were ever fully nurtured. It means being praised for being “strong” when you were really just carrying too much too young. It means feeling guilty for wanting space, struggling with boundaries, and confusi

Self-care and the “soft life” are often talked about like they’re only about money—luxury trips, expensive skincare, fancy cafés. And while money can make certain things easier, that’s not what it’s truly about to me. For me, self-care is mental first. It’s checking in with my mind, protecting m

Today marks the start of my Spring 2026 semester, and I can honestly say I’m walking into it with so much purpose and gratitude. This semester I’m taking Botany lecture and lab, Physics lecture and lab, and Writing, and I’m also preparing to start a government internship in February—something I’m i

Asian market haul ✨🍵🍫 The onigiri were actually the main reason for the trip 🍙—really hoping they don’t disappoint 🤞🏽. I also finally picked up the matcha Kit Kats I’ve been wanting to try forever (strawberry is next 👀🍓). The tea caught my eye so I had to grab it, the Pocky sounded too good to pas

Hi, my name is Akia ✨ I’m a 21-year-old community college student majoring in Biology, a first-generation college student, and the oldest daughter—so if you know, you know 😅. I started my degree journey in 2022, and as someone with a learning disability, it hasn’t always been easy. It’s been a jour

Lumier’s Chimney Cake This was really good next time I will get strawberry added. #chimneycake #Lemon8Diary #dessert #viral

The sesame one was really good—better than I expected! It was sweet but not too sweet, and the flavors blended so well together. The ube brioche donut was just as delicious, soft and rich with that unique nutty-sweet flavor. Rose Ave DC did not disappoint with these treats! 🍩💜✨ Overall rating:10

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💰Price:60$ Got my nails done today i usually keep it simple but I decided to do something different and i love it 😻