REbeloom

 

I’ve always heard the saying along the lines of we need to get back up where we fell down. But it’s not really always the case. Going back to where we started (failed), we try to find that "us" again so we can rewrite that story. Yes, in some cases, it works. But others, we can’t because we aren’t trying to rewrite the narrative but we are trying to find that feeling, that emotion again. I was tough on myself on the writing I’ve done lately, on my blog, for myself, you name it. But it’s because I’m trying to find that version of me again, in the me now. I can’t. I can’t find that feeling I had when I was writing in the before time because in the before time, there was no pandemic. There wasn’t that cloud over our heads, that gloomed its vengeance everyday. It’s different and because it’s different, it will never be the same when we keep trying to look for the same feeling from that moment again. That euphoria I had writing on my blog in the past isn’t the same euphoria I have now writing. The meaning there is different. Instead of trying to find that emotion, that moment back, sometimes, all we can do is replant ourselves in this new fertilizer and see what blooms. (:

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays, everyone! Hope these few weeks have been filled with joy with family and friends. Wishing everyone a wonderful 2022 filled with lots of love, laughter, and happiness. Stay safe and cozy! 

 

Thankful

 

Happy November! This month is all about gratitude. Time to be thankful for all the things we have in the present, in the now, from the little things to the big things. Sometimes we focus so much on chasing after what we don't have that we forget what we have is equally, if not, more important. Open our eyes, count our blessings, and see all the small and big gems we have all along. It's a month to slow down, reflect, and feel the good waves that rushed and are rushing into our hearts. 

For me, I am thankful for family, friends, health, job, music, progress, little moments, and so much more. One of the things I really like to highlight is creativity. For a while, I felt out of tune with myself. I felt my creativity has been lacking since the pandemic began. It took me a while to get back, find my creative side again, both the old and new. Very grateful to have that piece of me back again. Truly missed the spark, the fire I once had. There's always going to be some bumps in the road and some bumps may last a marathon to reach the other side. I am thankful I road this wave and reached land again. Also, I am grateful for all you readers who continue to follow my blogging journey and I hope this new creative journey of mine may inspire you or help you in some way in your own path. Feeling lots of love and gratitude today and want to send positive vibes your way! 

Fall is in the Air

FALL into this Autumn season with style. It is the season for starting something new and letting go. Close one chapter and enter a new chapter. You may find exactly what you need if you take one step into a pile of autumn leaves like the little ha gaos above. (:

Safe Haven

My definition of a safe haven is a place to call my own. A place to drown out the noise, escape, embrace, and enjoy, all at the same time. 

Music has become my safe haven. During mid-July, I wanted to do something that was just for myself. Find something that would spark a fire in me. I thought about different creative ventures I have done in the past and in the present I like to explore. One was playing an instrument. I always wanted to play an instrument and thought, maybe a ukulele. I did some research on what instruments are easy to play and ukuleles made the list! After some thinking and pondering, I decided to buy a left-handed ukulele and been learning ever since! 

I found my safe haven in playing and listening to music, giving me all the feels, but mainly happiness. A place that sparks fire and joy in me. Plus, music improves mental health, such as anxiety and stress. Seems like music is what I needed all along! (:

What's your safe haven?