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cpop digest's avatar

I would eat that cake!! Yummm

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Melody Yip's avatar

When you're back, I'll bake you more :)

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Jennifer's avatar

Nooo not the yolk contaminating the egg whites 😭 I admire your tenacity in cake baking and writing, and love that you’re challenging yourself to truly and fully celebrate your beautiful essay!!

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Melody Yip's avatar

Thank you!! Love you friend <3

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Moling's avatar

Salute to your perseverance in both making the cake and keep moving forward in your writing career! Key ingredient for a rewarding life!

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Melody Yip's avatar

Key ingredients, yes!

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Gaby's avatar

Congrats on the essay! Do NOT brush past that. I'm so proud of you. I can't wait to read it. And I saw the picture of your cake--looked delicious to me.

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Melody Yip's avatar

Thank you!! Y'all are helping me change that perspective for the better.

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Megan Hubbert's avatar

I really appreciate your vulnerability! If your goals aren’t accomplished by the end of the month, that doesn’t mean you’re bad! You still have time to finish them. Time is fake. Move with intention, but no need to rush just for the sake of rushing 🤍

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Melody Yip's avatar

"Time is fake" wowow gave me chills! Your message encouraged me to slow down and take my time—thank you for your wisdom :)

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Belle Brooke's avatar

Firstly, I must share my blueberry cake recipe with you. Second, that cake LOOKS great. I would eat it in a heartbeat (I'm also very hungry as I'm writing this). Lastly, you are a human writer and struggling is part of it--it's what makes life and everything after more rewarding, and dare I say it, more delicious, just like that cake. Happy birthday again, Melody! And congrats on having your short story published!

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Melody Yip's avatar

I LOVE blueberry cake! Please send me the recipe.

And you're right, being human as a writer is so humbling!

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Frances Lee's avatar

“Not a bad writer just a confused one” is a sentiment I will be cherishing because wow that hit home! Happy belated birthday and hope the cake was yummy 🫶🏼

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Melody Yip's avatar

Thank you, friend! We're on the same wavelength :)

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