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A side of joy is a weekly newsletter that brings exactly that into your inbox. It’s an exploration and musings in finding joy in the every day - in the small moments in between and in the big moments that define life.

This comes from the perspective of a somebody of Korean heritage who grew up in Germany and never felt ‘at home’ anywhere. I have travelled the world, lived on three continents, in 10 cities, climbed the corporate career to then throw it all away. Sold all I owned and traveled out of two suitcases for two years. All in the pursuit of happiness.

I now reside in Texas with my partner and two dogs, and instead of chasing happiness across the globe I am dedicated to creating joy and happiness in small and big ways in my life.

In A Side of Joy I sometimes cover tangible tips and exercises, maybe a deep dive into the psychology of finding joy and being happy. Other times it’s more light-hearted about spring cleaning, flower arranging or a simple thing like making coffee. I find a lot of joy in DIY, nature, design and interiors. So there will be a lot of that. 

If this resonates with you, I’m excited to connect with you in this personal way! See you on the side of joy!