Creating My Happy Space at Home

Blogging these days is a bit harder to keep up with. I can see why many people now prefer video blogs instead of written ones—vlogging has definitely taken over. Still, there’s something about writing that I enjoy, so here I am.

Life has been pretty good lately. I recently redecorated my room after a shelf topper was installed, and it made a huge difference. It also helped improve my sleep because I finally created a separation between my sleeping space and the cats.

When my twin sister moved to a quieter room, I ended up with the master bedroom to myself—and, of course, the cats. As much as I love them, you can’t really stop cats from being cats. Their wee-hour zoomies and the occasional knocking things over definitely disrupted my sleep and caused quite a bit of stress.

Now that the room is divided into my own space and the cats’ area, I can finally decorate it properly and keep things a little more peaceful.

My current obsession is the Bauhaus aesthetic—bold colors, strong lines, and lots of playful elements. I’ve also been getting into dopamine decor, which focuses on surrounding yourself with things that spark happiness and lift your mood. Aside from becoming quite popular lately, it really does bring a positive energy to the room.

They say the key to happiness is finding joy in simple things, and that’s exactly what I’m trying to do.

With summer coming up, I’m hoping to enjoy the season and maybe find some fun activities for both me and the cats.

Letting Go, Holding On, and Welcoming a New Year

Another year has gone by, and January is almost over too. So much can happen in a single year, and simply having made it through 2025 is already something to be deeply grateful for.

The year was filled with challenges: flood corruption in the government that led to many lives lost as well as natural calamities—some truly frightening. Earthquakes, in particular, remain the scariest of all, like a thief that arrives without warning. Living through moments like these makes you realize just how fragile and unpredictable life can be.

On a more personal note, 2025 was an especially tough year for our family. We lost two of our senior fur babies: Atari, our 13-year-old cat, in June, and Yumi, our 14-year-old dog, who unexpectedly followed in July. Losing a pet feels no different from losing a dear family member. They had been with us for over a decade, through thick and thin, quietly sharing our lives and routines.

The grief was heavy, but with time, we learned to accept that they were never truly ours forever—only lent to us for a season. We chose to have them cremated, which was a first for our family. Surprisingly, it made things more manageable and helped ease the grieving process, allowing us to honor them in a meaningful way.

Despite everything, life went on, and we made it through 2025. The holidays were celebrated as usual, and even amid loss and uncertainty, there was still so much to be thankful for.

Now comes a new year and with it, new hopes. I pray that this year brings luck, good health, and prosperity—that it will be a fruitful one. There is always something to be grateful for, in both the little things and the big ones.