I’ve been an avid fan of documenting stuff since forever, from my hobbies to passion projects to life ventures! I jotted it down, either traditionally through my handy-dandy planners or through this little online space of mine!
I recently read about “zero posting,” the idea that because social media is so oversaturated and we’re constantly bombarded with content from “professionals” (aka people who make a living out of it), ordinary people feel less enthusiastic or motivated to… Read More »Just missing the old internet? 🌿🌱🍋
One and a half decades is no joke, alright! I have blogged about a ton of things, shared so much, and the fact that it never gets old or tiring still amazes me. Even though the internet landscape is completely… Read More »15th Cake Day! 🎉🎂✨🍰 15 Things I Still Love About Blogging!
Hello! Just an update! I’ve been on a one-month hiatus and was trying really hard to meet deadlines, but sadly, there just wasn’t enough time. Also, life happened. I had some big-ticket jobs at work that left me creatively drained,… Read More »I’m back, but there’s nothing new! 👋✨
I said I was quitting once and for all! All these failed attempts (1, 2, 3, 4) should’ve been my wake-up call that journaling just isn’t for me. But nope, I’m stubborn as ever, convincing myself I’m not quitting. I… Read More »Journal Journey Restart? Is this my Diarist Era? ✍️
This was my most ambitious attempt yet because, at least in 2018–2019, the two journals were spaced apart by months. But for these two, I made an impulsive decision to separate personal and hobby journals. I couldn’t even finish one—what… Read More »Journal Journey Snapshots. Part 4 ☕🧸💻 (circa 2021), still in pandemic edition!
It is my fourth journal installment and third attempt at traditional “journaling.” Remember how we were all so hyped for 2020? Like, “new decade, new me” vibes were everywhere. Everyone was doing their decade recaps, and I was excited to… Read More »Journal Journey Snapshots. Part 3 🎧☕📝 (circa 2020), the pandemic edition!
Fourteen years is long enough to gather some behind-the-scenes tidbits from my blogging journey! I’ve experienced countless changes, transitions, and creative endeavors—compromises that have allowed my blog to adapt to my lifestyle. It’s impressive what my sporadic self has managed… Read More »14 Years, 14 Stats Trivia: ✨️🥂🥇📊 Unpacking My Blogging Journey in Numbers (Cake Day Post Part 2!)
Hobbies come and go, but blogging is here to stay! I’ve been “officially” blogging for 14 years! Can you imagine—almost one and a half decades?! Every time I write a blog anniversary post, I’m still in disbelief about how long… Read More »14th Cake Day! 🥂✨🧁 (Part 1) Finding Balance, Stability, and Still Fangirling!
I really thought I had it all together this time! For three straight months, I was on top of my planner and journal, scribbling away like a pro. So naturally, I figured it was time to grab another notebook for… Read More »Journal Journey Snapshots. Part 2 (circa ’18-’19), scrap-booking edition! 😮💨💦
Thirteen years is a long time. So many things have happened to this little space of mine, but one thing that I adore about blogging is creating a blog design. Oh dear, I donned too many designs in the past years, especially during my rainyink chapter (aeropapers has the same number, btw, but the blog name lasted for five years). I changed it so often even though that stint only lasted for two years—yes, just two years! But the bulk of the designs I will share today are from that era, so to speak.
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I’m not a highly superstitious person; sometimes life’s like that; you’ve gotta earn one’s keep. I also hold horoscopes, star/sun signs, or anything similar in the same regard, but I do find them cute. I do believe there’s luck around… Read More »Like a lady bug, or the maneki-neko, I considered this blog as my lucky charm!
When I decided to blog in solitude, I was fully aware of what it would involve, and I’m fine with it. I don’t mind that few to no one reads my blog. I chose this, and I’m sticking with my… Read More »Are personal blogs truly gone? Or just everyone I knew moved on?