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Sunrise Sips to Sunset Sips The Perfect AM to PM Drink Guide That Fuels Your Day and Unwinds Your Night By Erica Lu       “Don’t talk to me before I have my coffee!” We’ve all heard it before, and for good reason – mornings can be rough, but a cup of coffee (or tea) makes it better, making the early hours a bit more tolerable. And what’s better than ending a day with a little something to sip on, like a glass of wine or a perfectly crafted cocktail, to help you unwind? Now this is the ultimate drink guide for your morning and night routine. Caffeine and alcohol are more than just drinks – they’re experiences and “moments” that shape your day. Caffeine, the special sauce in coffee (and tea) wakes us up; it’s a stimulant that acts on our central nervous system. On the other hand, alcohol acts as a depressant, it can cause brain activity to slow down. Also, alcohol and its feel-good factor – extra dopamine, often known as a “happy hormone,” makes us feel good. But timing mat...

Sunrise Sips to Sunset Sips The Perfect AM to PM Drink Guide That Fuels Your Day and Unwinds Your Night “Don’t talk to me before I have my coffee!” We’ve all heard it, and for good reason – mornings can be rough, but a cup of coffee (or tea) makes it better, making the early hours a bit more tolerable. And what’s better than ending a day with a little something to sip on, like a glass of wine or a perfectly crafted cocktail, to help you unwind? Now this is the ultimate drink guide for your morning and night routine. Caffeine and alcohol are more than just drinks – they’re experiences, “moments”, that shape your day. Caffeine, the special sauce in coffee (and tea) wakes us up; it’s a stimulant that acts on our central nervous system. Alcohol and its feel-good factor – extra dopamine! Often known as a “happy hormone,” makes us feel good. But timing matters: when you consume these drinks, it can drastically affect how you feel. Keep reading to understand the science behind when to enjoy c...

Book 1, Post 1 American Like Me, edited by America Ferrera I chose to read American Like Me because its preview suggests it will explore the experiences of someone who grew up with immigrant parents. Someone like me - maybe I can somehow relate. I would like to see if there are any similarities between us, maybe I can relate to her stories of growing up with immigrant parents. Although I have never watched any of America Ferrera's movies, I would like to see how she became the actress, producer, and director she is today.  I was also captured by her name, America. When she mentioned that her teacher would tease her and say "God Bless America," I giggled. Because, my name is Erica, which is in "Am erica "; I remember my gym teacher would tease me and say "It's Erica! Erica, America." Similarly to her, I found it quite uncomfortable. It's also funny when she said that when she complained to her parents about having too much homework, her mother ...

CPA Assistant When people ask me what I do for work, I like to say I work at an accounting firm. In which people respond with nods of affirmation. But I'm convinced most people don't actually know what we do. A public accounting assistant in a small firm works closely with CPAs, helping them handle financial records, tax preparations, audits, and advisory services for a variety of clients, ranging from individuals to small businesses. While people often think of accountants as just "tax people," there is so much more that happens behind the scenes, and my role is to make sure all these processes run smoothly. In a small firm, we wear many hats, and I assist in keeping everything organized and efficient for the CPAs, so they can focus on the big-picture financial strategies. Three descriptions help to sum up the duties of a CPA Assistant: Organizer Gatekeeper Mechanic Organizer Organization is key, and I'm responsible for keeping everything in order. My tasks inclu...