Category Archives: Real life

I left my heart in Pua

Just like that, I’m home from my trip to Pua.

It feels like I didn’t get enough time there because time practically flew by.

Despite all my apprehension, I loved everything about being there and I miss Pua already.

So many good things about this trip – the people, the food, the memories, the kids, the place. Everything.

I can’t quite put into words how amazing this trip was.
It gave me a major perspective shift – about life, about satisfaction, about simple things.

God is good.

I’ll definitely be back (:

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P.S. In case you were wondering, everything in my carry-on was just under 7kg. YAY me (:

Weekend <3

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Favorite things this weekend: shopping with my little sister. denim shorts. new scrapbook supplies. cute outfits. friends. randomly meeting friends. mint green nail polish. homemade dinners. family.

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I hope your weekend has been just as amazing.
xoxo.

Right now: Thursday

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I can’t believe how quickly time flies and we’re already more than halfway through May.

Rainy mornings (like today) are the best for sleeping in.

I have a ton of things running through my mind.

I need to stop.worrying.

I’m thankful for how productive today was.

I feel like there’s no end to all the stuff that needs to be done.

I want to try new hairstyles and bake new recipes!

I miss.

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You’re gonna make it after all.

xoxo.

What should’ve been Week in a Life

I had initially planned on following along for Ali Edward’s Week in a Life project for the week of 23-29 April.

But somehow, that didn’t quite happen. And the paltry number of pictures I have are proof of that.

Maybe I’m just not quite used to bringing my camera around and taking pictures of the small, routine things? I probably need to get used to that.

Anyhow, there’s always next time. Or I might just try again on my own later this year. We’ll see.

But just because, here’s whatever pictures I had from the days I did take photos.

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Studyinggggg.

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Yummy chicken sandwich with cheddar cheese for lunch.

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The prints I ordered from Snapfish arrived!

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Isn’t this ninja adorable? haha.

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I can’t believe that we’re already at the end of the week.
And this weekend is also Mother’s Day!

What plans do you have for celebrating Mom this Sunday?

P.S. If you need ideas, check out this neat post by Danni at the oh, hello friend blog!

All done.

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I think the reality of being done with SATs hasn’t quite sunk in yet.

The math section didn’t turn out to be as hard as I expected, whether that is a good or bad thing, I have yet to decide. But some of the other sections left me pretty worried.

Anyhow! Now that the SATs are finally out of the way, I can heave a sigh of relief, put the books away, trust the results to God and relax for the next couple of weeks (:

Right now, I have post exam plans to:

  • catch up on Project Life!
  • practice for cello exam
  • make new layouts
  • read
  • go running
  • catch up on blog reading (:

Ahhh, I’m totally loving the post-exam, pressure-free days, wooots.

Keep it tuned here! I’ll be posting updates over the next few days of stuff that’s been happening around here while I was on my blog break.

It’s good to be backkk!

P.S. Happy (belated) National Scrapbooking Day!
(It was yesterday, May 5, fyi.)

Taking a break

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I’ll be taking a break from blogging for the next couple of weeks to focus on studying for SATs coming up on the first Saturday of May. I haven’t really done much preparation at all for it so this is my final shot at giving what I got in an attempt to reach my goal. I’m really hoping to do better than I did the last time so I pray that whatever studying I do now pays off.

I’ll see you in a couple of weeks for more updates! (:

xo.

Right now: Monday

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I think this week is going to pass by quicker and sooner than I realize.

I want new nail polish colors.

I am super stressed out by studying for SATs and everything I need to do in between.

I wish I weren’t so busy.  But I tell myself that busy is good.

I need to up the style factor with more new shoes and clothes.

I shouldn’t be thinking about shopping.

I miss my friend Paye.

I am wondering about Dear Lizzy and Amy Tangerine clear stamps which I wish were in stock.

I feel like I get to have a break from training this week before reminding myself that I have a 10K run this weekend. Training’s not over – yet. Sigh.

I have more stuff happening this week than I thought I did.

I put on weight 🙁

I (probably) need a hair cut soon.

I have more time to study for SATs than I thought I did. Such revelations are always good things.

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Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.

xo.

Right now: Monday.

 
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I love how accomplished I feel after a long run. And really pleased that I got to do that tonight.

I’m nervous about how I’m going to meet my goals for next Sunday’s 10K: I’m not ready for it yet, yikes.

I’m thankful for how good the long weekend was.

I think it would be really nice if we got to go diving again somehow this June.

I have a lot of (creative) ideas running through my head. Think lists and scribbles.

I’m mentally preparing myself for a potentially busy second quarter.

I have the urge to have to/want to organize/pack/declutter my room. Don’t think it’ll be happening soon though, sigh.

I reckon, I don’t like shopping as much as I used to anymore, hmm.

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Do more of what makes you happy.

Here’s to a fabulous week ahead.
xo.