Recent Loves in March

March was a very busy month at work for me, so when I took time to think about the things I loved, I sensed there wouldn't be many. I also didn't document much of my days through photos as I hoped I would, because there really wasn't much going on. I didn't go out for walks as I used to, since the number of cases rose considerably high in my area, so it made more sense to do my exercises at home. 

This is all well and good though, because I realize it's best to keep things real. Even though I spent more time indoors and worked long hours, there were still many moments in March that I'm grateful for. 

High level top of mind moments that come to me as I write this would be...

❀ the beginning of summer, which means more reasons to eat ice cream and witnessing vibrant sunsets from my garden

❀ biking on weekends; I've decided to limit my going out to weekends only for this month just to keep safe, yet it seems I will have to continue doing this even in April..

❀ going on calls with friends because I haven't seen anyone in this month 

❀ (finally) purchasing a humidifier during the 3.3 online sale. This has been on my Christmas wishlist for two years in a row already, so it really is about time that I just buy one for myself 

❀ watching badminton tournaments with my dad via Youtube

❀ having virtual game nights and ordering takeout with work colleagues

❀ receiving something in the mail earlier this month, something I'm excited to share with you all sometime in April ♡♡♡

❀ writing this blog entry on the last day of March, and knowing that this month has finally come to a close.. although I can't really say whether my workload will be lighter or anything of that sort.. at least in April there will be more holidays, and that's something to look forward to!

Then here are some oil pastel artworks I've loved in this month:

Anime that I've watched: Wotakoi - Love is hard for otaku 

There could be no other anime I could relate to other than Wotakoi. What I enjoyed the most about this anime was how they would show scenes of going out after work, which is something I miss doing. Nowadays after work, it's pretty much just lying down on the bed, in the same room where I worked. 

I also loved how they portrayed working life; getting serious with work, but after work it's all about the things they loved doing, whether it be going to the bookstore to buy manga, cosplaying, managing a booth in conventions, or playing at an arcade, it's all about the simple pleasures in life, yet they enjoyed every second of it. 

Which reminds me to the same, to continue loving every second of down time and rest. To pursue my passions outside of work and express creativity. 

A podcast episode I enjoyed listening to:

I listen through Google Podcast!

I admit I haven't read any of Kazuo's novels, but after hearing him speak and impart his insights on personal failures, I think I would like to purchase his novel next. I hope to do so during this year, perhaps when the covid cases lessens.. 

I admired how he spoke about his doubts on getting himself into uni and becoming an author, and about writing screenplays which he shared to be very much different from writing a novel. He spoke so profoundly, as if it could resonate with anyone who would ever come across the podcast. 

One of the insights I gained and valued from the podcast episode would be that doubting one's work is completely normal. Every time we create and put our works out there, we place ourselves in a vulnerable position. We fear being misunderstood, or having our works interpreted differently from what we intended it to be.. but we still put ourselves out there anyway, as we should. 

And that's all for what I loved in this month  of March : - )!

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How has your month been, and what have you been loving lately? I'd love to know!

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