38 followers

Follow

Follow

Follow

0 saved

1

I paused in the four seasons ✍🏻

I paused in the four seasons ✍🏻 to simply summarize 2025 in this way, and still look forward to spring 2026.

#journaling #drawing #handwriting #healing #asmr

4/22 Edited to

As I reflect on the year 2025, I've found that pausing to capture the changing seasons through journaling and art brings a unique mindfulness and appreciation to everyday life. Planting flower seeds in spring was not just a gardening activity, but a symbol of hope and new beginnings. Watching those shoots grow reminded me how life constantly evolves, encouraging patience and optimism. Summer provided an opportunity to bond with friends and savor spontaneous moments like beach trips filled with laughter and sea breezes. Recording these memories by handwriting them in my journal and reflecting on them later helps deepen my gratitude for connection and joy. Autumn's vibrant colors and harvest season inspired me to show thanks to nature through detailed drawings and writing, blending creativity with appreciation. This season taught me to celebrate achievements and the fruits of effort, no matter how small. Winter invited quiet reflection, prompting me to slow down and savor peaceful moments by the window with warm tea. Writing during this tranquil period allowed me to convey a sense of calm and prepare mentally for the new challenges ahead. Overall, integrating journaling, drawing, and handwriting throughout the year has been a healing process, reinforcing my emotional wellbeing and allowing me to carry forward inspiration into 2026. I encourage others to try this practice as a gentle way to connect with both the seasons and their own inner worlds, making each moment special and memorable.

Related posts

7-Day Tibet Journey: Everest Base Camp Itinerary

7-Day Tibet Journey: Everest Base Camp Itinerary 7-day Tibet trip you'll never forget! Visit Potala Palace, Yamdrok Lake, and Everest Base Camp. Enjoy hot pot at 5200m altitude and watch sunrise over Mount Everest. Permits and English guides included, easy and stress-free. How to have

0 likes

🔥 I Tested My Celebrity Lookalike and Lisa Blackpink Was #2 😭✨

Hello & Salam guys 😉👋🏻🤍 Spent my day happily watching FIFA past highlights while baking, and honestly, I couldn't stop smiling. ⚽🍰 One reason? I was so impressed by Lisa from Blackpink today. 😆 Then, just for fun, I tried one of those celebrity lookalike filters and nearly laughed

1 like

Our PWS in Dalat, Vietnam 🌞🍃

Just came back from Vietnam few days ago for our PWS. We landed in HCMC for me to do nails and my fiance to custom make his suit. Took a sleeper bus up to dalat (highly recommend instead of taking a day bus). We chose studio NCDL for our PWS and went with the VND 10,900,000 package which came with

11 likes

how i planned my 21st birthday party!! 🎂✨

it’s my first time hosting a birthday party and here’s a super consolidated guide on ideas to plan your own birthday party!! it’ll be quite long but trust me it’s gonna be helpful and there’ll be some important things to take note, so please feel free to read it through :) 🪧PLAN EARLY + set a b

83 likes

昆明本地人！翠湖citywalk3小时这样玩！

昆明本地人！翠湖citywalk3小时这样玩！从小在翠湖边长大，懒人citywallk不费力攻略分享给大家！ #这地我熟 #这地怎么玩我熟 #一个人去云南 #昆明citywalk #昆明攻略 #昆明旅游攻略 #昆明旅游 #Citywalk #昆明翠湖 #云南旅游

9 likes

my changbaishan itinerary (china must-visit)

if you’re thinking of visiting china but you’re not sure where to go, let me put you onto this place called changbaishan. i flew into beijing and took a train in that i booked on trip.com so the journey was pretty direct! 🍁 leading up to this trip, i’ll be honest and say that i had never heard

60 likes

Reflections on my Electrical works journey

After sharing how unpleasant my electrical stage felt, many asked me: “So what would you actually do differently?” Honestly — not fewer sockets. Not less lighting. Not a simpler setup. I would change how I handled the process. 🤍 What I Could Have Done Better 1️⃣ Ask for full itemis

57 likes

One plié at a time.

Stepping into my first lesson again after a decade. Ten years ago, I spent 2 beautiful years in adult ballet, finding my way to the studio in between my crazy flights schedules. Then life shifted — I paused while trying to conceive via IVF and that pause became 10 years. Today, I return,

31 likes

Two brothers. One dating app.

Ok this was honestly one of the weirdest things that happened to me recently. So I’ve been trying out different dating apps lately. I recently tried cmb and I also re-downloaded matchcatch again because I kept seeing their ads everywhere. I’ve actually tried matchcatch before and yeah it’s kind

257 likes

💍 Wedding Cost Breakdown ✨

As I officially wrap up this wedding series (can’t believe it’s the last one 🥹), it only feels right to end with the most requested topic — the cost breakdown!🤓 We had a 30 pax solemnisation lunch + 160 pax dinner banquet at Four Seasons Singapore and everything added up to around $82k 💰😗 Whe

218 likes

💍Wedding Venue Review – Four Seasons Singapore✨

Looking back as a graduated #2025bridetobe , I can confidently say one can definitely describe wedding planning as a game — where each time you manage to clear one level, the next challenge comes swinging at you in full speed💥 So for today, let’s unlock level: picking your wedding venue! 📍My N

97 likes

🇸🇬Four Seasons Singapore, but softer. ✨

Something about powder blue florals against warm lighting, just works so beautifully here. Instead of going overly grand, the entire setup was kept soft, airy, and balanced. With layered whites, sculptural florals, and curved backdrop details that quietly transform the space without overwh

2 likes

POV: my date admitted she rejected short guys

Your checklist from age 22 is not the same as knowing what you need. #cmb #coffeemeetsbagel #DateRealWithCMB #datingstandards #dating

70 likes

🚨🛑 I ALMOST GOT SCAMMED ON CAROUSELL – MY STORY 🛑 🚨

(A must-read for all new sellers!) I’m pretty new to Carousell (just a few days old as a seller!), and this happened to me almost an hour ago. I wanted to share so you don’t make the same mistake I almost did. 😰 It started normally… or so I thought. 👇🏼 I listed my Apple Magic Keyboard. Wit

0 likes

nus overseas college: 1 year in new york 🇺🇸

I spent 1 year in New York City as part of the NUS Overseas College (NOC) programme. It’s basically a programme where NUS students get to live overseas, intern in startups, and study entrepreneurship modules at the same time. Here’s my experiences and takeaways from the experience! 1. Gain

46 likes

how i skipped the airport check-in queue

i was already prepared to just queue and get it over with. travel days are tiring enough, and the check-in line at taiwan airport was so long. halfway through, it suddenly hit me that my credit card might allow priority check-in and boarding. paused to double-check, and yep… it did. ended up at

46 likes

Day 5 – Hanoi Edition 🇻🇳 | Early Check-in + One Big Bed Situation 😭

So we reached Hanoi at 4:30AM after a night bus from Sapa… and yeah, we had to do early check-in 🥲 I don’t mind paying extra honestly, because at that point I just wanted a bed and a shower. But I could already feel… she wasn’t very happy about it. Anyway, fast forward — we finally got in

1 like

Wedding at Four Season Hotel, Grand Ballroom

Celebrating the sweetest couple — Daniel & Amelia's forever! A day full of SMILES pg / @Freddy Wong Photography vg /@rytone.co gown / @thegownconnoisseur sangjit / @chambre.sg emcee / @petitemcee • Four Seasons Hotel Singapore #singaporewedding #weddingphotographer #We

13 likes

Dream Wedding Cruise Interior Reveal ✨

When you think of Ha Long Bay cruises, what comes to mind? Wooden boat interiors with old, tacky designs. Touristy vibes, maybe a bit dated. Crowded spaces with too many people. A small green patch sun deck that feels… basic. Nice… but definitely not luxurious. I imagined the same. I brac

3 likes

Bestie’s birthday at bloom and boom

#cafe #bestie #placestoeat #sglocal #foodie Bloom & Boom

2 likes

Friendly or flirty part IV

I certainly haven’t forgotten about my objective- converting 🌮 into a client. Hence this calls for round 2 of lunch which took forever to happen- work trips, schedules, life doing its thing. When he went overseas, I casually teased, “Are you getting me a gift 🎁” He agreed without hesitation! 😳 Bol

45 likes

Where to Stay in Tokyo: Best Hotels in the City 🇯🇵

With so many options to choose from when it comes to hotels, I thought good to provide you with a selection of some I have heard of, or tried myself! 🏨 - The Tokyo EDITION, Ginza - Four Seasons Hotel at Otemachi - Yuen Bettei Deita - Mandarin Oriental - Hoshinoya - Aman - Muji Hotel - B

13 likes

: I was 21 once. I remember the aunties and uncles who told me what to do, what not to do, what to stop doing. But very few paused to show me who I could become. It’s easy to point out what young people are getting wrong. It costs us nothing to criticize. But how often do we stop (really stop)

3 likes

I tried WFH with a 6m old.. no one tells you this🥲

When HFMD cases started popping up in her school every day, we made the call to keep baby home. Sounds simple… until you actually try working with a baby beside you 😅 Let me just say.. WFH with a baby is NOT for the weak 🫠 Work paused halfway. Meetings with surprise background sounds. Bottle

5 likes

Day 4 of Intermittent Fasting 🌿

Another day of keeping things simple and staying within my eating window. No fancy meals, no extreme dieting — just trying to make better choices one meal at a time. Today’s meals 🍽️ ☀️ Morning Warm jeera water 2.5L water 2 cups of black tea without sugar 12pm Chicken breast, chickpeas

2 likes

Plan B changed how I show up at work and in life.

No longer feeling stuck in my job, knowing I have options that gives me calm, clarity, and confidence. I make decisions from a place of choice, not fear. This isn’t just for working mums. It’s for working parents and stay at home mums too. Anyone who has ever paused their dreams for family.

1 like

BEST CANELE HIDDEN IN CHINATOWN

They specialise in caneles, and honestly… it’s so good that I have to recommend it to you guys. The cafe is tucked away in a really ulu corner of Chinatown like the kind of building I would probably never walk into if I hadn’t seen it on social media. But that’s exactly why places like this dese

12 likes

🍦 NEW McDonald’s Pistachio McFlurry Review 🌿💚

Tried it on launch day because… pistachio lovers cannot resist okay 😂 I ordered it straight from the APP and surprisingly the wait was super fast. Got my Pistachio McFlurry in no time 👀 First mouthful… I literally paused and thought: “Wait… what flavour am I tasting ah?” 🤣 Second mouthful

37 likes

🇲🇾New Japanese Restaurant at JB ｜Just beside MidValley Southkey

🇲🇾 This Japanese restaurant in Southkey has such a nice dinner vibe…🥺🍢 Last weekend, my wife and I were looking for a Japanese place around Southkey that wasn’t too noisy, and we ended up unexpectedly liking this spot👇 📍Rakuken It’s not inside Mid Valley Southkey, but located at the Sout

4 likes

✨Growing the "Perfect Baby"- is That Even a Thing✨

aka, my honest take on prenatal education🫡 Hello Zesties!🍋💖 When I first found out I was pregnant, I was over the moon excited! Naturally, my Insta feed transformed overnight—suddenly it was all baby gear, pregnancy tips, and endless posts on how to raise a genius child in the womb. 👶📚 Cue t

44 likes

I thought it's a quick 1-minute walkthrough...

But I ended up staying longer than I planned.... The newly reopened Bukit Batok Public Library (closed since Dec 2023, reopened 27 March 2026) has a different kind of energy. Here’s what caught me off guard: 1️⃣ The soundscape isn’t just background noise I paused… and stayed. There’s some

2 likes

Birds taught me how to slow down

I started bird watching 4 years ago because of a biodiversity module it class. It turned into a hobby I’ve carried with me ever since, and somewhere along the way, it taught me something I didn’t expect. Life moves so quickly that it’s easy to forget to slow down and notice the little things.

0 likes

Namibia's a Hidden Gem for Landscapes & Stargazing!

What if the most unforgettable part of Namibia… isn’t just the views, but the stories behind them? 🐾 Kalahari Walking with the bushman tribe people showed us how survival once depended on truly understanding nature. Later, we met rescued cheetahs under the care of the Cheetah Conservation

4 likes

"The Night She Didn’t Sleep” 🌙✨

My daughter, she was supposed to be asleep.. like every other night, quiet, tucked into dreams before the world even noticed. But tonight… she chose the sky instead. She spoke of beaches, of airplanes waiting just for her, of little shops somewhere far away... as if her mind had no borde

1 like

You can have it all –just not all at the same time

This time of year can quietly turn into a checklist: finish strong at work, show up for family, be present for friends, rest, “work on myself”, plan next year… all at once. For many ADHD / neurodivergent adults, it can feel like you’re failing if you can’t hold everything together in December.

5 likes

There was a time I bought a lot. I thought I was lacking something. For two years, I stopped buying new clothes and shoes. Perfumes and makeup… I’m still using what I already have. When I paused, I realized — I was never lacking things. Now I still buy. But it’s face paints, brushes, a

1 like

This app is too cute not to share!

Just found this app called PAUSED and I'm obsessed 💙 Finally, an app that actually helps me put my phone down and sleep early instead of doomscrolling for hours 😂 Every detail is so thoughtfully designed – it just hits different ✨ Tons of useful modes that are perfect if you want to fo

9 likes

3 nurses. Zero TV. One very “smart” wall plug 😅

I have to share this because it still makes me laugh. When my son got transferred to a new ward, the first thing I noticed was the TV. Not the bed. Not the view. The TV. Finally… not that ceiling mounted one that makes your neck feel like you just finished a gym session. This one was nicely

11 likes

The First Year of Marriage: What No One Prepares U

Part 5 of the Modern Dating & Relationships for Young Adults Series You've planned the perfect wedding. You're deeply in love. You can't wait to start your life together. And then... reality hits. The first year of marriage is often the hardest. Not because you chose wrong

3 likes

See more