Happy Place: The Wild

More than a week ago, I said that I would share all of my happy places with you.



As I said in that post, I do have many places.


The wild is another happy place for me.



I've always been quite alright with adventures. I hike occasionally, I love the sound of crickets, I enjoy walking in parks, I am fascinated by nature. However, I would not consider myself very adventurous because there are some things that I dare not try.

Anyway, if you've read some of my previous posts, you would know that I've been to 2 forest retreats this month and it was just the most amazing thing ever. Hence why, being in the wild is definitely one of my happy places.

What's one of your happy places? Let me know in the comments :) 

Hello August!

Can you guys actually believe that it's August already? Normally, when I'm on vacation or on a break, I tend to forget the dates and days I'm in (and I bet I'm not the only one. Haha!). So when I actually checked my calendar this morning, I was reminded that today is the 4th of August! I literally still remember people celebrating the 4th of July like it was yesterday.

Good evening all you lovely people out there :)

I know I'm always the slowest blogger to welcome you lovely readers into the month but I guess it's just because the thought of how time flies by THIS quickly is scaring the sh*t out of me. I honestly wish that there were more days in July, which is probably the scariest thing for me to say. I guess everyone feels the same way about a month they enjoy. Like December and Christmas and presents and everything else, I wish that there were 40 days in December instead of just 31 days. Anyway....


WELCOME TO THE MONTH OF AUGUST!

I really hope all of you are having a great start to the month. I know I am. I've been checking in with myself these 2 days. I think the last time I actually checked in with myself was back when I was daily blogging in May or June (?), which was 3 months ago!



*PAUSE* That's a long time!



I feel like when you check in with yourself occasionally and ask yourself how you're doing and how you're feeling, you get to know yourself a little bit more.

I also think it's healthier for your inner self to meditate at least once or twice a week.

Think about what makes you smile and find out what makes you happy. You don't have to figure everything out now. You just need to know what makes you happy at the end of the day.

HAPPINESS STARTS FROM YOU



Lately, I've been catching up with some friends (which is one of the things I like to do, especially when it's a friend you've known for 18 years). My lovely camera has been keeping me company as well.

Eunice and I came to this lovely park this evening. It's just amazing. I mean, I'm already into nature and all that jazz but it's even nicer when your best friend goes along. We did some photoshooting and had talked under the scorching hot sun (which is probably the craziest thing I've done so far!).

I just enjoy little strolls in the park so much. There's just something beautiful about it.

Don't you think? X

DISCONNECTING FOR 24 HOURS + SUNRISE

Good evening my lovely readers

I'm back again after a short hiatus. I guess I just can't keep away from my blog :)

As most of you may know, I've traveled more than 24 hours to get to my destination now, which is Bali, Indonesia. I think the last time I've visited this place was 13 years ago. Everything has changed. I'm surprised how much this place has developed and evolved.

Anyway, we decided to stay in Ubud, Bali, for a night. We stayed in a villa. And by villa, I mean, complete disconnection from the internet - which also means, no Wi-Fi, no electronic devices, absolutely nothing.

Of course, it doesn't mean sitting around all day doing nothing. 

I thoroughly enjoyed the whole nature part of this trip. I think I really needed that because I've been so caught up with my life that I don't really get to disconnect from the world and disconnect from social media accounts.

I didn't plan anything for this. I just wanted to have a day of total disconnection.

So basically, we just walked around the city (it is a really small city, trust me), explored the city, had some food, went to a local cafe nearby, chilled in the villa, and witnessed a sunrise.

The sunrise was absolutely stunning! Probably one of the most incredible things I've ever seen in my life. 

Here are some of the pictures I managed to take since I woke up pretty early for these. Enjoy :)

I mean, just look at those volcanic mountains. Now, I can officially say I've witnessed a sunrise in one of the most nature-filled country. Or a foreign country :) 

I also think it's nice to switch off for a while and enjoy what's around you. Not too long though because I was reaching for my phone after probably 26 hours :D

Hope everyone had a lovely weekend X