May this year be filled with strength and resilience, allowing  you to embrace every challenge that comes my way. 

May God grant you the wisdom to pursue your passions and the courage to step outside of my comfort zone.

 May you find balance in my busy life, nurturing your family, your ambitions and your well-being.

May God help you to cultivate meaningful connections with those around you, fostering relationships that uplift and inspire. 

May you be a beacon of positivity and support in your community, empowering others on  their paths.

In Jesus' name, amen. 

Xu Hong Dou(Liu Yifei) is a vibrant woman who has spent most of her adult life in the bustling hotel industry. She's the epitome of a big-city dweller, but life takes an unexpected turn when her best friend passes away, leaving her feeling lost and overwhelmed. As she struggles to cope, her work begins to falter. Instead of pushing through the chaos of city life, she decides it’s time for a change. 

Seeking some tranquility and a fresh perspective, she ventures to the charming village of Yun Miao, close to Dali in Yunnan Province, in hopes of finding peace and healing in a slower-paced setting.

Meet Yourself is a healing drama centered on friendship and recovery from life's setbacks and challenges. Each character is grappling with something from their past. Throughout the episodes, you witness them confront their fears and overcome their struggles. 

The story unfolds in a gentle and subtle manner, featuring beautiful scenic shots and characters who win you over with their charm and authenticity.

I highly recommend this  one. I watched it one You Tube. 

If you have watched it share your thoughts in the comment section, would love to hear them. 

'And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a Baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!"' - Luke 2:8-14

Making: A new home. I moved in right at the beginning of September 2023. It is a really picturesque attic\loft apartment. The pictures are what lead me to request a visit. It has taken me a while to settle in. Now I am slowly adding bits and pieces of me to it. I am reflecting on a more permanent home and what that would look like. Seems I am ready to create one....

Reading: Pachinko, Someday maybe, Ministry of Utmost Happiness 

Watched:  The unusual suspects, My Happy Marriage, Marriage Contract, Fisk, Wellmania, Under the Queen's Umbrella, Painkiller, Survival of the Thickest, Five Star Chef, The Glory, Selling Sunset Season 7 and 8, Yumi Cells 1 and 2,  Crown Season 6, , The Double, Business Proposal, A Man called Otto,  Orion and the dark, The Perfect Couple, Nobody wants this, Bridgerton Season 3, Queen Charlotte, The Woman King, Selling the OC , Daily Dose of Sunshine, Cast Away Diva,  Blue Eyed Samurai, Leo, Where the crawdads sing(Making this list made me realize I have enjoyed some really good content...take your pick and enjoy.)

Listening: I have on repeat Burdens Down, For Your Glory and I surrender  by Tasha Cobb Leanard  and All things by Kirk Franklin

Writing: I have been working on academic assignments since the end of May 2024. They still confuse  and frighten me. 

Loving: Cooking with Doenjang and Gochujang

Eating: Had the best pizza of my life in Napoli and wrote about it. 

Drinking: It is the season for ginger lemon  chamomile tea

Learning: To comfortably take up space. Yes still working on this.

Giggling:  Tiktokers are hilarious for all the right reasons and sometimes the wrong ones too! I love curling up in bed, watching and scrolling away....