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Happy 12th night, we’re in a new year and for Los Angeles, the rain has finally stopped! I am not complaining because we do need some of the rain to keep our plants green. This rainy week is quite a contrast to the windy week from last year.

My holidays from last month were filled with productivity, dates & to-do’s. I prefer my December to be active because it prevents me from brain rotting. I was doing okay until a couple days ago. I am the kind of person who keeps up with global current events from time to time; sometimes I am susceptible to doomscrolling . I managed to stay level-headed by putting on a podcast and listening to the Pick Me Up, I'm Scared podcast. It’s one of the best ways for me to get historical insights without stumbling upon bots and trolls— they’re just overwhelming to weed through.

My 2025 Resolution Recaps:

Eversince I joined XHS, I’ve managed to make more friends worldwide— genuine friends. It’s nice to have friends to chat and check up our day without having to be invested with their faces, class, & background. Because I can’t meet most people physically, making online friends is a nice alternative for me. I believe my social connections skyrocketed for someone who've been social distancing in this current world. Despite being an introvert, having some company and listening to others talk is actually quite nurturing for the brain!

I lost ten pounds. I am pretty proud of myself. At this point, I just want to keep my weight under control and continue focusing on strengthening my body at this point. I have been good with cardio exercises. This time, I want to improve my weight lifting. I believe with our current state of the world, if you're able-body, I think it's important to try to stay healthy. This is my way of being grateful with my current health and it's a way to fight our problems. I not only want to be strong for myself, but I want to be strong in taking care of others too.

As for my art style, I think I improved a bit! I understand that they’re considered objectively lowbrow by the artful community, however, I just enjoy drawing doll-like fuzzy eared characters.

I didn’t end up getting married— because of $$$ and time. I may have to post pone it for years to come— even for a simple courthouse ceremony. I just want a simple cute dress, some pretty pictures and a cake. I guess I wasn’t in the mood for planning for 2025. Looking for an inexpensive dress, reading marriage license fees & booking a photographer in Burgerland can take some time. I might reach to the point of just being my own photographer....I dunno. Perhaps, I'll make a honeymoon trip and get our photos done in China or Southeast Asia instead.

Overall, I feel the 2025 version of me is different from the 2020-2024 version of my younger self. I want to turn into the person who is willing to fight; get things done. I don't like feeling hopeless and sorry. Let's gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. 666 7.

Resolution 2026

Change my wardrobe style to 60 percent of my current style. Who would have thought a bunch of dress code- based clothes sitting in a closet can strip your style away? I think I will do some sewing & alterations to match my taste. I might just give away any clothes that no longer suits me.

Shoes upgrade— for practical reasons. My current shoes are falling apart.

Make more traditional art; avoid distractions. Get better with painting roses.

Get in touch with cerebral activities: read a book, study a language, do random crafts and engage in puzzle games

Collect more dolls

Stay organized, manage schedule better.

(Stay tuned for my next post of photodump from December)