Peachy Keen

crazy to be posting after three years of no content, but all in the name of extra credit, right? in this extra credit project, I decided to do three blog posts and a final podcast on communication. I discussed three books I found most helpful and influential being in my college years.

it's been a while since i've posted, and there's a lot that's happened, so bear with me for a bit! but to commence this mini reboot, here's a mini podcast episode (for an assignment lol).

Welcome to my english midterm essay :D please enjoy this explorative essay-style podcast, where I analyze three different works from class paired with three research pieces in attempt to pass my first semester of my 12 AP english class HAHA - Julianne

Hello friends :) it's been a while since I hopped on and had a chat, but I think this topic is one of them where I simply can't filter too much and will be 100 percent genuine. Recently, just about 30 minutes outside of my hometown, there was a shooting at Oxford High School in Oxford, Michigan. It has now been about two weeks later, and this will be my sit-down version of how I processed all the happenings these past two weeks. I'll go over my own reactions, my school district and teachers' ways of getting us to both cope and move along, and how everyone has been processing overall. Hopefully this is helpful to some, and I truly mean for this to be a productive conversation - not just something to be brushed over. I'm completely open to hearing any feedback/anecdotes as well, my dms are always open :) hope you enjoy this podcast as much as you could. stay peachy.

TW: mention of abuse. Mini book review!! Honestly, this was really fun and the book was such a good read, but it really does get you thinking about the kind of relationships you may have with others, both on a physical and emotional level. Where the Crawdads Sing was probably one of the better written newer novels I've been able to read, and it was a good thing I actually enjoyed it considering I had to write a whole essay on it as well. Hopefully this podcast is also nice for my outside-of-APs listeners. enjoy :)

Shorter podcast episode, just an outlet of feelings about school and the lack of ideas for podcasting lately. Nothing wrong with not having any ideas, but it's also good to talk it out sometimes :) come and sit with me, hope you guys enjoy this little rambling sesh !!

Starting senior year has been strange to say the least - I really did not miss getting pushed and shoved in the hallways. Nonetheless, it is really amazing being back in-seat and in school again, and I think the best way to share this experience is letting you in on how it's gone these past few weeks and where my life has been going lately. This includes sharing my senior bucket list, which has a giant mix of things I hope to do before going off to college and even before the 2021 year ends. Hope you all enjoy this episode, and who knows - maybe one of these list tidbits, you'll be able to help me out with :) -julianne

[TW: self harm] Another trigger warning - we get very emotional and discuss a lot of portions of our lives including heartbreak, our views on each other, and unshared feelings. Hope you guys enjoy this candid (as possible, i did edit LOL) episode of us playing we're not really strangers.

Big recap on random bits and pieces of life which I'm not entirely sure on what I've covered and what I haven't. But nonetheless - this was a spill of many thoughts that have been circling my head, as well as some completely stupid late night thoughts that pop up when there's nothing else to do but think and fall asleep. Hope you guys enjoy this stream of consciousness :) -julianne

Julianne's birthday has officially come and gone, and this is her recap on the day and how she feels about being 17 as a whole. Julianne's note: I completely forgot to mention just how LONG being 16 felt, but thank you for everyone who entered my life at 16 years old!! It was most definitely one of my most memorable years, and I hope that 17 is everything and more :) thank you all for coming along and listening to my little life journey through this podcast, I thoroughly and fully appreciate everyone who is listening and wish you all the best. enjoy this lil pod :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's difficult to be someone who is constantly treated as an outsider in their own country - and yes, America is our country. We grew up here, and although we root ourselves in our Asian ethnic backgrounds, we also want to say that we are also American through and through regardless the color of our skin. In this episode, we talk about the Atlanta spa shooting, how this hate crime stems much deeper than a "bad day," and why it is so important to us. We urge you - please listen and try to understand what we are saying because this is not a debate, a competition, or a war between the races. As human beings, we should all stand together in these trying times and spread love, not hate. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Impromtu solo podcast!! Honestly, I'm not really sure what my schedule for today is, but I thought it'd be nice to share what's been going on in my life, what I'm doing for school, and my college planning stuff (that I haven't FULLY finished, but I'm making strides). Anywho... hope you enjoy my very messy, slightly all over the place thought process and explanation on my life at the moment :) - jp

Wow, we're literally JUNIORS? This isn't new... but it's never going to get any more normal considering it's always the most nerve-wracking year of high school since we're thinking about going to college after graduation. We are in the process of thinking about it, and we thought it would be nice to air out our minds while sharing it with all of you. Maybe you have a similar mindset, or something completely different - it's okay, but come and sit with us and listen to our hectic ideas anyways :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this podcast, we address the strange phenomenon of New Year's Resolutions and how it's important for some self growth. The past year was pretty crazy, and we want to talk as much as we can about the importance of prioritizing yourself and being in a stable, healthy relationship - whether its with your significant other, family, or just yourself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

...for now. You'll hear more later. Sorry for the dramatics, but we are just trying to do our best. Please understand! Thank you guys so much.

The winter season is here and let's just say we're excited... and scared? Not of the snow, but because of midterms, college, the whole shebang. Along with the weird aspect of relationships, but hey - its hot cocoa season! Come sit down with us and talk about the snowy season. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

So I'm sure we all know what COVID-19 is by now, and how it's just become a daily part of our lives at this point. It's been over a year, officially speaking, and we think it's a good time to talk about how big little miss rona has become. In all seriousness, we are still in a pandemic - so let's sit down and talk, yeah? Or go out, we don't mind... just remember to wear a mask and sanitize, please!! xx --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Just a lil discussion and *several* ideas exchanged for when you want to have a simple, nice, PLATONIC date with a friend. Let's normalize being able to look cute and take friends out, shall we? Also, most of these are Jessica's, so creds to her for being the idea man this episode :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I didn't get to saying this in the podcast - but happy 25th episode! A quarter to 100... that's crazy. Jess and I are beyond grateful for all your support, even if she isn't on this episode to say so. I feel like the episode is fitting because even though we've hit an awesome milestone, we remember it's completely okay to take breaks and just chill. So, in the spirit of a lil break and talk time, come sit down with me and talk about taking care of/being nice to ourselves. -Jay :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week is honestly a very chill talk about life and our thoughts on our brains. Nothing special, just a quick sit down between Jessica, Julianne, and you as our listener! Hopefully you enjoy our casual and typical type of conversation. We were a little all over the place, so bear with us XD

We found a new content creator! Well, not new... We're joined with our good friend Niña Atienza to discuss being a content creator and the different processes of recording, how we got into the creative parts of our content, navigating through the different types of "creating" we do, and a lot more. The three of us also dive into how us being young content creators doesn't really feel like that, and how it just feels like us being our normal teenage selves. teasians socials: https://www.instagram.com/teasians/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-HDiUpHljL1gjHiwcvEAQA/about --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I'm sure everyone has ambitions or dreams; could be small like wanting to start a new passion project, or something big like going to an Ivy League school for college. Same with dreams, we have ideas set in our minds for things we could or couldn't reach. Regardless of what the case is, Jessica and I (Julianne) sat down and had a pretty candid conversation about our lives and thoughts on the topic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cancel Culture: a common social media term that refers to mass withdraw of supporters or followers of a famous person on a platform due to a comment or action normally considered as taboo or offensive. Though it is good to hold people accountable, cancel culture can be super harmful to a person's health and to their lives in general when "cancelled" wrongfully, or even just excessively. In this podcast we address the bigger parts of cancel culture like hate, mob mentality, and different celebrities we've watched go down this road, hopefully bringing some attention to shed some light on the topic of how cancelling and holding people accountable are different. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

After being in high school for so long, we've learned quite a few things in most areas of a student's life. In this shorter, mini-segment podcast we go through five different tidbits we think all teenagers should hear regarding school life, dating, self worth, and a couple of other things that are worth the listen. Of course, this is a candid conversation: we laughed, had to "bleep" a couple of things, and just want you to feel like you're in the room with us talking these crazy things out. Instagram handles - Offical Podcast: @peachykeen_podcast Mackenzie Smith: @_.mackenziesmith Jessica Zhang: @jesszhang23 Julianne Pabalan: @julianneepabalan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's that time of the year, homecoming season! Of course, the Coronavirus has put in the dent in our homecoming plans and traditions, but nonetheless it doesn't change one of the biggest and rather difficult part of homecoming - figuring out who you're going to go with. Regardless if you have a date, friend group, or if you're going alone, it's a strange time because you have to figure out who to take pictures with, go to dinner with, after parties, and other factors that ultimately come down to who you're close friends with. In this podcast, we discuss the culture around homecoming and how different "cliques" play into these decisions, and just everyday life.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coming from an immigrant family or parents while being raised in America is tough in more ways than being "an outsider" to some. You feel at home but out of place, embracing both cultural aspects to you. We are not strangers to this, and I (julianne) will tell you now: this is a story of major ups, downs, loops, and circles. We discuss the aspects of being in a diverse community, the "Asian standard" in school, beauty, and just trying to be Asian-American. Hopefully this sheds some light or help you realize you aren't alone when it comes to struggling to be who you are. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As teens, we have a tendency to nitpick at our flaws, the most prevalent being our appearance and/or weight. Both of us know and have gone through this, and have tried so many different things or gone through some tough trials just to try and achieve those goals of being "skinny", but sometimes those ways aren't the best route to take. We'll go through the types of fasting and diets and why some can or can't be healthy for you, and of course, throw in our own experiences. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Crazy few months it's been podcasting alone, but after some planning and great teamwork, Jessica and I introduce ourselves as co-hosts and give you all the scoop on who Jessica Zhang is and how this partnership came to be. We also discuss our friendship through the years, interactions with others, and way more that you'll just have to listen for. Official Peachy Keen Podcast Instagram: @peachykeen_podcast Personal Instagrams: @jesszhang23 @julianneepabalan --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

It's almost been half a year since this podcast was started and the whole outbreak became an integral part of how we function. I decided that, in the spirit of back to school season, I'd just do an overview of how the pandemic has been good, bad, and extremely strange overall. This episode is a much more relaxed and conversational, so I hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

[TRIGGER WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSION OF RAPE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT] Well, the title is self-explanatory. Jessica Zhang, one of my closest friends, joins me to talk about all things high school boys and the things we've encountered throughout the years. Much of this is about the imbalance and misogyny embedded in the system, along with dating and "the bar" for a boyfriend. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Lately with all the school talk and college thoughts lingering around, I'm sure the juniors and all students feel a little pressure. Plus the never-ending questions about what we'll do for the future and new responsibilities, it could turn into something grave and we somehow get knocked off our paths we were so once easily walking. My siblings play a huge roll in where I ended up; they all pushed me to figure myself out (and fast) but also distinguish myself apart from them, even if it was due to little things like having the same teachers in high school. we finds their way back around, it all just depends on which way we go. My experience was different from everyone else prior and to you, so don't feel discouraged! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

2nd guest of the podcast! Saakshi Sovani, my beloved violin stand partner and absolute queen overall, joins me to discuss what it's like to delve in many aspects of the arts. We both outline the ups and downs of different auditions and having to be competitive, orchestra, singing, and embracing our own styles and traits unique to ourselves. This podcast took quite a few turns and was definitely one of my favorites to listen to while editing, so hopefully you find our conversation as funny and interesting as I did.

Taking a break from social media is definitely one of the harder tasks for teens nowadays, especially since we're practically doing everything on our electronics. I decided to go on a break from Snapchat and Instagram, my two most used social media platforms, as a sort of detox from our fast-paced culture. It's really not easy - straying from talking and distracting myself during the summer is really difficult when I just want to be connected. This podcast outlines why I did it, the pros and cons of social media, and what are the things I've learned from breaks and my history with mainstream culture.

I turned 16 last week! Kind of crazy. Also, sorry for not posting last week, it's been a crazy few days :( Having said this, I wanted to do a little update about my life and just talk about random stuff if I'm being totally honest. This podcast is mainly just testing a new format and style of podcasting, so feedback would be greatly appreciated! All the things I talked about are based around questions and things I get questioned on and I never really got around to addressing. Besides this, I just felt like it fits since I've been absent for a little while and haven't necessarily talked about myself or how life has been going in quarantine as a whole. Hopefully talking about stuff 'n things don't get super boring, and the highs and lows format kind of works! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

So I left most of this unedited and raw, mainly because it was my thoughts and it was unscripted. Hopefully this personal view on college and being more prepared for transitioning. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Beauty standards is a huge topic for teens, and since we addressed a little in last week's podcast, why not address it in full? It's really difficult talking about appearance, especially since it really is a touchy topic when addressing the things we have been insecure about for so long. I wanted to include three different ways beauty standards and wanting to be the "pretty girl" affected me in my life. In all honestly, I was uneasy recording this - not because I was scared, but because of how I know these things have come across in several people's lives and the reaction to the topics I talk about. Either way, I'm going and hopefully it'll be a good and somewhat of an educational experience. Maybe. Okay, go listen to the podcast please. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I have a guest this week! First guest!! Even better, it's my best friend Mackenzie Smith. In this episode we discuss a range of things, but mainly we spoke about Mackenzie's experience with depression and anxiety, as well as how this played a role in her middle/high school life. WARNING ALL MY LISTENERS: Please, if this topic is sensitive for you, makes you uncomfortable, or triggers any past feelings, please click away or skip to our "funnier" moments in the podcast. I want you to enjoy this episode as much as Mack and I enjoyed recording it. If you don't want to listen to sensitive topics, I tried to organize the title in a sequential order, so they more or less come up in that order (but it still bounces around with mental health, so beware!). --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I've been a Catholic since the day I was born - I wasn't the most active catholic for a while, though. Growing up is a journey, and my faith was another road I ended up exploring more in depth this past year and a half. This is more or less a recap of what I've been through, and what are some of the greatest things I've come to see or experienced in the time and to come.  One of the biggest things I'd felt was all the love poured into our church community, as well as the acceptance and forgiving learning space, but I don't want to spoil too much! (Reminder: St. Anastasia is NOT affiliated with my podcast - I'm only speaking from experience and the church does not review my content officially.) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We live in a day and age where we can do so much by then push of a button. Public speaking is seen as talking in person in front of big crowds, but it's so much more than that - it's using your voice and being active. I use podcasting as my form of public speaking to get my message across, and I also tell stories which makes it a little more fun. Fifth grade me would be too scared to do this, but I somehow made it here... maybe you can too. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Marie Kondo and Procrastination are basically unrelated on the surface, but towards the end it makes sense. Procrastinating is a huge issue people deal with in any stage of life, but it just so happens I've nearly overcome this problem myself. I'll talk about how I got over it with some handy tips, and quickly talk about SAT studying and how I used it as my end-to-procrastination tool. Hope you enjoy my rambling :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Wow... the school year is nearly over. I think it's crazy how fast the first two years of high school were whisked away, and it's even crazier that it's the half-way point for me. In this podcast I'll be outlining what the past two years have been like for me, including why I joined so many clubs and my focus from here on out. Hopefully some of you can get something out of me rambling about my high school life - even if it's just a laugh from me messing up all the time while I'm talking. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

So I haven't lived very long, but I think I've made a lot of friendships - some that will last a lifetime, and others that only lasted for a few months. I'm going to share my experiences with all kinds of people that brought different types of friendships. Hopefully it brings insight to how I navigated through the good and bad with all the different friends I've made. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

My first podcast! I talk about why I started my podcast and finding an outlet as a means to some quarantine motivation. Don't mind the mini stories, though - this goes off-topic a bit! Sorry if it's not the best, hang in there with me :) --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app