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Such a cute, stray ginger cat uwu;

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This manga is super funny! There were so many hilarious moments like this but it’s still so wholesome and lovable~ I hope it gets updated soon!

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Started playing Doraemon Story of Seasons about a week ago. This game is super cute and so nice. 😍Although, I am sometimes lost on what to do next (it’s my first time playing any story of season game) and I keep comparing it to SDV where there are goals/quests, I guess? The cut scenes keep happening and I have no idea what triggers them. Haha. But I love it nonetheless, maybe I haven’t played it enough to get the hang of it. Also, when do I get the dog???

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I’m feeling very lonely lately. I can’t justify it but I just realized how lonely I am. I probably shouldn’t be, considering I just got married two months ago. But sometimes I get triggers that make me feel so down and I don’t know how to cure myself. The older I get the less effective my coping mechanisms are. One day out of a week I don’t get to sleep due to anxiety on the most trivial things.

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Jiufen

Someday when I have my own house, I want it to have these many plants. 🌱

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Last morning walk before we leave for Paris. Why are there so many asians in Interlaken? 🤔 I think I’ve seen more Koreans than actual Swiss. 
📌 Interlaken, Switzerland 2017

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2019

I did not write an essay at the start of this year. No cheesy captions to the photos I posted on social media. I have realized that I knew exactly what I wanted and during the last months of the previous year, I have already started on these resolutions/healthier habits and it’s just a matter of continuing them.

I’d like to thank 2018 but to be honest, the year hasn’t been very kind to me. I was not in a good place in my life and really, it’s probably just going to continue. The new year doesn’t mean I’m going to instantly like where I am in my life right now or the people in my work would be nicer. The days would be the same, probably. But this time at least, I plan to change the things that I can change. I was so miserable and unhappy. All I had going for me was work and home. I needed an outlet so I realize I needed a hobby.

So, for this year, these are my goals:

- Read one book a month - Learn a new language (Target: Ilokano, Korean) - Go back to painting or learn calligraphy - Write more. Just write about everyday mundane things. - Abs (Hehe)

Setting down goals like these make it seem more achievable/doable, instead of listing down something vague.

One of the biggest hindrances why I can never do the things I wanted is because of lack of confidence. And worrying what the others might say. I know, it’s so stupid. 

Also, I keep imagining perfect conditions, having a certain item, to be able to finally start but you know what, even when I had the perfect conditions or I had all the stuff I need, I had zero motivation and I just procrastinated. I was the problem.

This year I want to give myself the chance to grow and learn new things. I want to stop caring anymore about what others might think (they probably don’t care anyways). I want this year to end with the simple things I promised myself I would do and I think that’s enough.

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I’ve been sick the latter part of 2018, physically and mentally. It does not seem like it to a lot of people but I’ve been struggling a lot. I’m stuck in a job I like but the environment and people around me make me hate it and it sucks in general. My anxiety was so bad some nights I just give up sleep and go to work super tired and defeated. I got sick physically and was in pain and I was so scared I’m getting worse so I had to force myself to eat more healthy and drink more water. Less eating out, fried foods, more fruits, veggies and baking instead. It’s not perfect but I hope to continue this to 2019. 

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Arrived in Paris on a rainy, wet night straight from Interlaken, Switzerland. My friends and I went straight to the Eiffel Tower area for photos and to catch the dancing lights, specifically at the Trocadéro side. There were beers sold by the bottle. Hot chocolate on paper cups. Here’s me trying to perfectly time a flying kick to the tower (and failing miserably). Such a fun night. The start of a heavy downpour forced us to leave the area. I got a cold as souvenir. 😛

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Walked the short distance from Notre-dame de Paris to Shakespeare and Company to pick up books as souvenirs from Paris. Had a hard time choosing with so many titles but I settled on these two.

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My 2018 project: Minimalism.

I have been very interested lately with this minimalism lifestyle so I’ve been trying to read as much as I can on how to adapt it. I’ve noticed how much I spend on things I don’t need and purchases on a whim that end up in the back of the closet anyway,  tried once or unused. I’ve accumulated a lot of stuff and I’m starting to feel guilty about it. Looking back on it, these are money I could have put to good use.

First step is letting go.

I found a spare box today and tackled my dresser. I threw away a lot but the things that can still be used I put inside the box. I’m probably gonna give it away or send it back home. I try not to pressure myself because I can be a bit sentimental but I ask myself why I need it to stay. One step at a time.

If you’re interested, these are everything I’ve done so far: - unsubscribed from a lot of e-mails I dont read anyway or might encourage me to shop - decluttering a single space at a time: got rid of extra food containers from the past year (they’re nasty) the other day - de-cluttered my dresser: duplicate mirrors, accessories I don’t use, etc. I’ve just given away a perfume my mom gave me but I know I’ll never use. ;( it was kinda hard but I know I’ll feel better for it.

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Update: September

My Schengen visa was finally approved! I’m going on vacation at the end of October for two weeks. I’m going with my friends and this is the first time I’m traveling that much without family and my boyfriend. Super excited for Spain and Switzerland! Finally seeing La Sagrada Familia and the Swiss Alps~ There were so many mishaps along the way, I felt so hopeless. I was really convinced I wasn’t going to get approved and I really set myself to expect the worst but heeeey, I got it! 

Got myself a Canon G7x Mark II. I wanted a travel vlog to document this trip that I can remember by so I’m making this  tiny personal project. I’ve always been a Canon girl so, I went ahead and made the purchase! All the videos I’ve seen from this camera in Youtube looks so amazing and beautiful

My love finally coming in and settling in here in UAE. The distance between us isn’t so great anymore (although still quite a distance at two hours travel but~) so I’m super grateful.

Very obsessed with anything in warm yellow color lately. 

I can be found most of the time just watching daily vlogs of youtubers I really like. I’m trying to keep the inspiration going for my planned travel vlog and to get tips on recording clips. My favorite of all time of course are Marzia and Joan Kim. I super love their aesthetics!

Definitely there were not-so-good things that happened, but I still firmly believe in anything happening for a reason and that eventually it’s all going to be alright. I hope for better things now that October has come!

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When I found out you can make a dress/shirt in ACNL... Here’s my first contribution to the ACNL community, because I’ve used some really pretty QR codes from people here. ❤ I hope you like it!

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So hey. I finally got myself the new Nintendo 3DS XL! It’s the Galaxy edition and it’s so pretty. *^* I’ve never been so nervous and excited receiving something I ordered online but when it came, my hands were so cold and shaking with anticipation (so extra, I know). But I’ve been holding back for the longest time and now, since my friend got hers, I decided finally to order mine. ;)

I’ve been playing Animal Crossing: New Leaf nonstop since I got it a month ago (a.k.a. everyday) and you guys, I finally got perfect town status after a month! My hard work as  mayor has finally paid off~ This pretty Jacob’s Ladder is proof!

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Jumin’s Route

Playing Mystic Messenger right now, side by side with Animal Crossing. I guess this is how the rest of my weekend will be spent. I’m going with Jumin’s route this time (I finished Yoosung’s and I loved it) and it’s ridiculous how kilig (not sure how this translates to English) I get, considering this is just a game. ;_; But that’s what it’s supposed to do right?

I’m thinking about writing a fic once I finish this route but we’ll see, aaaah. I need to complete the story first. (It’s ridiculous how I’m waiting for Jumin to call but here I am...)

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19/06

I was brushing my teeth earlier this morning when I noticed a single white hair on my head. It’s the first time my hair has ever turned white. I pulled it out. 

Ever since I turned a year older, little things remind me of how much older I am now. I get a little panicky to be honest.

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I am so easily touched by little gestures. Here are two things that made my morning:

- I was late for the bus so I was hurrying and running. I thought I wouldn’t make it but the bus driver saw me and he waited for me!

- Nice manager here at the department where I am currently located told me I can use their provisions at the pantry. (I know it’s a given, it’s just that nobody did bother to make me feel welcome).

Nice right? :’) It did make me feel loads better

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03/11

After a year abroad, I’m finally coming home in a few days. Times flies here. I’m nauseous, excited and so, so nervous. I just can’t wait and it couldn’t be at a better time.