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2025 was my year of pruning.A season where progress looked like stillness, and strength meant learning how to pause. Day...
30/12/2025

2025 was my year of pruning.

A season where progress looked like stillness, and strength meant learning how to pause. Days moved slowly, not because I was failing, but because the universe was asking me to listen. Every time I tried to push forward, life gently — and sometimes firmly — reminded me to stop.

My body carried the message first: injured ribs, eye surgery, weeks of rest from something as small as a cat scratch. One by one, I was stripped of momentum, control, and urgency. What felt like everything falling apart was actually everything falling into place. I was being taught how to rest — not out of weakness, but out of wisdom.

In the quiet, patience found me. Healing became my work. Stillness became my teacher. I learned that growth doesn’t always look like movement; sometimes it looks like recovery, reflection, and trust.

As I step toward 2026, I carry this lesson with gratitude. I envision a year of expansion — traveling freely, experiencing music and concerts that light up my soul, and being well compensated for my worth.

I speak these hopes out loud because manifestation begins with belief. I honor the pruning because it prepares me for flourishing. What was slowed down in 2025 is gathering strength — and when it blooms, it will bloom fully.

✨ Rested. Rooted. Ready. ✨

PS: One of my fave spot/hang out/shopping area in Toronto.

Everything in life is temporary—our emotions, our thoughts, the people we meet, and even the scenery we once thought wou...
29/12/2025

Everything in life is temporary—our emotions, our thoughts, the people we meet, and even the scenery we once thought would never change. Nothing stays the same forever, and that is not something to fear. It is something to understand. When we loosen our grip on permanence, we learn to move with life instead of fighting it. Don’t cling too tightly; flow with each season as it comes, knowing that change is not loss—it is growth.

Because life is fleeting, every moment carries meaning. Yes, it is important to honor and celebrate those who have passed, to remember their stories and the love they left behind. But it is just as important—perhaps even more so—to celebrate the life that is still here, still breathing, still unfolding before us.

Don’t wait for absence to remind you of presence. Celebrate people while they are alive. Remember them now. Celebrate their birthdays, their graduations, their anniversaries, their quiet victories, and even their ordinary days. Say the kind words now. Show up now. Love loudly while you still can.

Life is happening in the present moment. Cherish it. Celebrate it. Because the greatest tribute we can give to life is not mourning what is gone, but fully honoring what is here.

Happy birthday, bro! May the parallel universe be treating you well, in all the ways this one could not.

BGM is a song from one of his fave band. You didn’t see him screaming on top of his lungs every morning the moment he wakes up.

My friends don’t even ask me, “How are you?” anymore. It’s usually, “Where are you?”At first I laughed—then I wondered, ...
19/12/2025

My friends don’t even ask me, “How are you?” anymore. It’s usually, “Where are you?”
At first I laughed—then I wondered, is that a compliment? And somewhere in that realization, clarity hit me.

I don’t need a work-from-home job.
I need a work-from-anywhere job.

I need work that moves with me, not one that cages me within four walls. A job that lets me have coffee in Toronto, snacks in Banff, and nights out in Vancouver. A job that allows me to follow the literal world tours of One Ok Rock and Seventeen, to live in South Korea for 90 days, then Japan for another season.

I don’t want a life that pauses just because I’m working. I want work that fits into my life—not the other way around.

Basically, I don’t just want a job.
I want the freedom to live fully, explore deeply, and be present wherever in the world I choose to be.

ONE OK ROCK
SEVENTEEN

I have always lived my life with intention. From the friends I choose to keep, to the jobs I apply for, and even the way...
18/12/2025

I have always lived my life with intention. From the friends I choose to keep, to the jobs I apply for, and even the way I shape my daily routines, I move with purpose. In a generation overflowing with noise—where content constantly tells us what to do, what to buy, and who to become—it’s easy to lose sight of ourselves. That’s why knowing what you want is no longer optional; it’s essential.

I believe in filtering what consumes my mind and my time. Not everything deserves access to my attention or influence over my decisions. While I genuinely enjoy much of the content I follow, I make sure it doesn’t lead me—I lead it. Before the trends, before the opinions, before the distractions, I take time to get clear.

I write down what I want. I define what I need to do, what is worth buying, and the goals I am working toward. That clarity becomes my anchor. It keeps me grounded, focused, and aligned with the life I am intentionally building. When you choose purpose over pressure, intention over impulse, you don’t just live—you create a life that truly feels like your own.

Back in 2017, I was fighting a battle no one could see—a quiet war against depression, waged only in the corners of my m...
12/12/2025

Back in 2017, I was fighting a battle no one could see—a quiet war against depression, waged only in the corners of my mind and the shadows of my own thoughts. I felt alone, unheard, and unseen.

And then, in the most unexpected moment, hope found me.

It was close to midnight as I rode home from work in a cab, exhausted and heavy. The city lights blurred past the window, and then a song began to play—Seventeen’s “Don’t Wanna Cry.” Something in the melody, the emotion, the sincerity in their voices reached into the darkness I had been carrying. For the first time in a long time, I felt something shift. It was as if someone finally understood the weight I couldn’t put into words.

From that night on, Seventeen became more than just a group to admire. They became my constant reminder that I wasn’t alone. They became a source of comfort, a place of refuge, a small but steady light in the chaos of the world.

Through their music, their dedication, and the way they love their fans and each other, Seventeen taught me what unconditional love can look like. They showed me that dreams are worth the effort, that steady work and sincere hearts can build miracles. They reminded me that love doesn’t always have to be loud—sometimes the gentlest, calmest love is the strongest. They showed me that there are friends who will celebrate your victories with genuine joy, and friends who will walk with you through the darkest nights and lowest valleys.

Seventeen didn’t just inspire me—they helped me rediscover myself. And for that, I carry their music in my heart as a reminder that even when life feels overwhelming, there is always something worth holding on to, something worth believing in, and something beautiful waiting to be found.

3. Live in the moment. Hustle Hard. Live in the moment. Hustle hard. And remember to save, even when life feels uncertai...
06/12/2025

3. Live in the moment. Hustle Hard.

Live in the moment. Hustle hard. And remember to save, even when life feels uncertain.

Today, while waiting for the power to return—something that happens almost every day where I live—I borrowed my niece’s little brick game to pass the time. Just a simple game, nothing fancy. But as I played, a thought came quietly to me.

What if life allowed us to see the next card?
What if we knew what was coming—every blessing, every loss, every turn?
Maybe we’d make better choices. Maybe we’d avoid pain.
Maybe we’d shape our lives differently.

But the truth is… life doesn’t work that way.
We don’t get previews.
We don’t get warnings.
We don’t get to peek at what’s coming next.

All we ever really have is what’s right in front of us-
the card in our hand, the moment we’re living, the breath we’re taking.

And sometimes, that card feels small.
Sometimes it feels unfair.
Sometimes it feels like everyone else got something better.

But even then… we still have to play.
We still have to move.
We still have to build a life with what we’ve been given—
even when it’s not what we hoped for.

Because waiting for the “perfect card” means waiting forever.
But using what we have—our grit, our hope, our effort—
that’s how we create something real, something meaningful, something ours.

So live fully in the moments you’re given.
Work with heart in the season you’re in.
And save what you can, so your future self has a softer place to land.

We don’t choose the cards.
But we choose the way we play.
And sometimes… that choice is enough to change everything.

2. Save. Protect. Prioritize yourself.Too often, we give our energy, time, and love to everyone else—sometimes at the co...
04/12/2025

2. Save. Protect. Prioritize yourself.

Too often, we give our energy, time, and love to everyone else—sometimes at the cost of our own well-being. We forget that the most important person to care for is the one who will never abandon us: ourselves.

You are your own back-up plan.
When life gets messy, when people let you down, when plans fall apart, you are the safety net you can always rely on. That’s not selfish—it’s necessary. Saving your strength, protecting your peace, and prioritizing your needs isn’t indulgence; it’s survival.

Set boundaries. Say no without guilt. Choose what nourishes you. Build a life where your own stability comes first.

Because no matter what happens, you are the one who will always show up for you. And sometimes, that’s the bravest, most loving thing you can do.

1. A misunderstood life is still a beautiful one. Joy doesn’t need permission. Live the life you love and fangirl witho...
04/12/2025

1. A misunderstood life is still a beautiful one. Joy doesn’t need permission. Live the life you love and fangirl without limits.

A misunderstood life is still a beautiful one. Not everyone will get your passions, your choices, or the things that make you light up—but that doesn’t make them any less meaningful.

Joy doesn’t need permission. It grows wherever you nurture it, whether others approve or not.

So live the life you love. Choose what brings you peace. Chase what makes you excited. Celebrate what fuels your spirit.

And fangirl without limits. Let yourself be thrilled, inspired, and moved. Never shrink your joy to fit someone else’s version of “normal.”

When you embrace who you are without apology, your life becomes a place where beauty has room to bloom.

🍁 My Accidental Autumn in SeoulMy first trip to South Korea wasn’t planned — it was a two-week notice that was supposed ...
01/12/2025

🍁 My Accidental Autumn in Seoul

My first trip to South Korea wasn’t planned — it was a two-week notice that was supposed to be just one. But thanks to visa delays and life being life, it stretched into two. And honestly? I think the universe wanted it that way.

A friend casually messaged me one night: “Come see Seoul in autumn. Five days.”
Five days that were really only three if you count the to-and-fro flight. But something in me said yes anyway.

And so I found myself wandering through Seoul with no big expectations — just curiosity, a friend, and a suitcase packed in a hurry.

We explored everything we could squeeze in: the views from N Seoul Tower, the quiet nostalgia of Bukchon Hanok Village, the warmth of a late-night jjimjilbang (찜질방), and the endless lights of Dongdaemun. We made our way to Nami Island, where autumn felt like a painting — golden leaves drifting around us like we’d stepped into a K-drama by accident.

And then there was Adam — our Korean friend who traveled all the way from Busan just to show us around. But the funny part? I somehow became the tour guide.
He was just the translator, occasionally correcting my pronunciation and laughing when I got too confident.

Looking back, it wasn’t the perfectly planned trip I expected. It was better — spontaneous, messy, and so full of small moments that still feel warm when I think about them.

My first South Korea trip started with a simple invite and almost no time to prepare…
But it ended as a story I’ll keep forever.

Circa 2014

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