Warning: I do my best to reflect on things that makes me happy, but at times, I have my days when things aren't too well. I don't like to be dishonest with myself, so not everything will be butterflies and rainbows on this blog.

March 5th, 2025
Listening to Days of Being Wild

As somewhat who is currently still social-distancing (90 percent of the time) for health reasons, I've managed to make quite some online friends that aren't only limited to blogging or online forums. At this point, the XHS app has been my go-to app, especially since I have made friends by vocal interactions through live chats. Even despite being a bit on the introverted side, I do crave for genuine human interaction (while being able to social distance) and XHS has been a perfect app for that! So far, I'm in two different groups: a chill vibes only live chat, and a community with poetry, books, movies and film. The "chill vibes only" live chat can get pretty chaotic at times, however, I met some pretty interesting folks who have really made my day. As for the language arts community, I follow a streamer who recites poetry: both in Chinese and English-- I made so many friends from that chat. The vibes are very cozy and it was nice getting graphic novel and movies recommendations from a cultured bunch. So far, a friend of mine from India recommended me to check out the Untamed(both manhua & live series)

I am slowly learning Mandarin-- especially learning the four tones. Even as somewhat who's familiar with tonal languages, it can still be difficult for me to grasp.

I told Bern that I desire to travel once again because I feel like I am caged up in a bubble. The pandemic and c4ncer robbed most of my plans-- now that I'm feeling a better health wise, I just want to resume where I left off. We're hoping to fly out in the next two years. I do have a couple of pen pals who wants me to stop by their city and I'll have to see if I'm able to pencil in for one trip. I can't say these are promises, but just wishful dreams.

Also, when it comes to fashion-scrolling, I don't feel the need to subscribe Elle or Vogue when I can just browse through my XHS fashion feed for trendy fomos. I can say that my FYP feed sure knows my taste after a few weeks of interaction.

Because I've been so focused on physical fitness along with other hobbies, I haven't been able to sit down to reflect and update an entry. That's not necessarily a bad thing due to the fact that I've been adamant about staying in shape-- it's my priority. I'm quite content that I was able to make progress over the past couple of months. I don't expect to be extremely ripped as Street Fighter character, however I've been able to sleep better! I feel better too. I've managed to drastically decrease my blood sugar. Since egg prices are still quite high, I haven't been able to eat any egg-based foods since my last entry. It has been over a month!

I'm quite grateful that I am able to do some reflection today, especially with the rain in the background.

Anyways, I decided to fuse my Boa Hancock cosplay accessories with my OOTD.  I like how that this turned out. Living in LA, I think it won't be long until non-coat season will be up again. I may have to move to a cooler location to experience full coat season once again.  I'm starting to become more comfortable with taking selfies once again. If you are already following me on other social media platforms, yes, you probably seen my face. Sometimes I just want to feel like a character-- I just want to role play.
 

Did some journaling these past couple of months, and that's pretty much why I've been preoccupied. My hobbies are taking over my life. 

I hung out with a friend who had a connecting flight at Bob Hope. He was in between times, so we just hung out and chat. We basically grabbed some kebab dishes from an Armenian restaurant.

Tasks for this month:

-Practice my watercolor/ gouache
-Continue my workout
-Reorganize my living space