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Chaotic Joy

The Great Family Stomach Bug of 2025

By Virginia Duan January 7, 2025 6 Mins Read

Starting 2025 with a family-wide stomach bug, reflections on the word ‘blessings,’ celebrating indie book reviews, and updates on the ADHD assessment journey.

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Chaotic Joy

From NYE Party Host to Pizza Queen (+ My Big Dreams for 2025!)

By Virginia Duan December 31, 2024 7 Mins Read

From hosting NYE parties to cozy pizza nights—sharing personal lessons on asking for help, dreaming bigger, and growing deeper connections in the year ahead.

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Breaking News: Woman vs Printer (Printer Wins)

By Virginia Duan December 24, 2024 8 Mins Read

One woman’s epic 45-minute battle with a printer, Christmas Eve cooking plans, and why pants are the enemy.

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15-Year-Olds, Hotpot, and Potty Training Triumphs

By Virginia Duan December 17, 2024 11 Mins Read

Battling cold weather, ADHD assessments, family milestones, and unexpected moments of joy in one wild week.

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My Week of Small Victories (and Medium-sized Feelings)

By Virginia Duan December 10, 2024 9 Mins Read

A week of birthday celebrations, podcast invites, and personal reflections on parenting, writing, and navigating life’s challenges.

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K-pop Jokes, Thanksgiving Chaos, and Why My Kid Thinks Friends Are Cousins

By Virginia Duan December 3, 2024 8 Mins Read

Korean spa meetups, ADHD musings, Thanksgiving cooking, and a weekend full of friendship, family, and unexpected laughter.

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Chaotic Joy

Drake Drama, Chicken Thanksgiving, and Other Completely Normal Things

By Virginia Duan November 26, 2024 9 Mins Read

Drake drama, novel launches, peppermint bark obsessions, and chaotic parenting moments—a week of unexpected joy, family, and creative hustle.

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Spreading a Network of Joy

By Virginia Duan November 19, 2024 7 Mins Read

If you want more joy and connection in your life, join me as we build a network of joy together. Warning: contains one enthusiastic chaos goblin.

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Arts & Entertainment

“Interior Chinatown” Wonders: Can We Subvert the Roles Society Prescribes

By Virginia Duan November 19, 2024 6 Mins Read

Hulu’s “Interior Chinatown” starring Jimmy O. Yang, Ronny Chieng, and Chloe Bennet is a clever, funny, and intriguing commentary on the boxes society shoves us in, and if we have the agency to break through. Read on for our review below.

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