Magical Plans

Yesterday, I dropped by The Study by Enderun to get some planning done. It was indeed inspiring to work on my bullet journal with a cuppa on hand at a stylish coworking space. 

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I also managed to crochet on my desk for the day. I enjoyed my stay, and the people there are so accommodating. I highly recommend this space if you prefer having coworking access inside a mall, right in the heart of Ortigas. 

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Then, I attended the BDJ Housewarming Party. Belle de Jour Power Planner or simply BDJ is a local planner brand that has an online community of goal-digging women. It was an honor to be a part of their new office’s opening. 

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They had a planner customization area where I also had a housewarming of sorts for my Foxy Fix planner. 

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It was inspiring to make my planner more colorful by using their washi tapes and stickers. 

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There was also a photo studio where I got to have a professional photographer take pictures of me with my planner and yarn. 

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Speaking of crafts, it was wonderful to meet Janna, the talented artist behind local sticker brand Crafts Delight. If you want stickers for your planner or journal, check out her page and support her emerging brand!

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Lastly, I got to have my oracle cards read and I got the Diana and Krishna cards- gentle reminders for me to stay focused and to expect the best possible outcome. 

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It is important for me to write down my plans in order to be fully aware of my path. Attending a coworking open house and housewarming party for a planner company were lovely opportunities to get centered and remind myself of the magic that I am capable of executing (just like the event hashtag, #bdjmagicinme). 

Here’s to more plans and motivational messages from the universe! 

13 Lessons from My Dad

It’s been a month since my dad passed away. He bravely battled stage four bile duct cancer. He was courageous until the very end. 

Here are some lessons I’ve learned from half a year of being his carer: 

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  1. Every moment counts 
  2. Never underestimate the power of a side-hustle
  3. Having a hobby that does not involve a gadget or the internet goes a long way
  4. There is no such thing as a wasted opportunity  
  5. Friends are the family we choose 
  6. Keeping a journal is therapeutic
  7. Prayer works
  8. Exercise is an everyday essential 
  9. Life is too short 
  10. Charity is a healthy kind of selfishness 
  11. Always find a way to share what you have learned  
  12. Learn when you still can 
  13. Work should not be an excuse to abandon one’s family.  

Day 17: #30GratefulDays | Bullet Journal

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Today, I joined a Bullet Journaling workshop, but I had a personal issue to resolve so I basically had to wing it. While I did make it to the venue, I had to prioritize my personal task so I politely excused myself. When I finally had time to learn how to Bullet Journal, I sat down and really learned the basics. Of course, a workshop cannot equip me with journaling skills if I am not 100% committed. Once I have absorbed the fundamentals of BuJo, I met up with my boyfriend and borrowed his laptop. Because I do not have my own laptop, I cannot research on BuJo instructions using my handheld gadgets. Having access to tech gave me a better learning experience. This led to a deeper understanding of BuJo. It was not easy at first to figure out the symbols, the rapid logging, and how to migrate tasks. But because I finally got to clear my head from personal priorities and just focused, I persisted with my research. At the end of three hours, I finally got the system and I was determined to continue bullet journaling. 

I realize that BuJo is a system that can help me get my life organized. While I do keep a planner, it only stores my tasks and reminders. I need a more comprehensive system of logging on my tasks, notes, events, thoughts, and even my moods. It is helpful to arrange my schedule in one notebook which I could carry around with me, and of course, to inspire me to take down notes so I could remember things better. Currently, I am preoccupied with seminars to facilitate professional learning while I am still unemployed. It is helpful to BuJo about my seminars and key takeaways to further research on. By the time I already have this system working, it will already be second nature to me. Hopefully by then, I already have a job. I am excited to see how BuJo can help me professionally. 

I am eager to make this BuJo system work. If you have any ideas or tips for me, feel free to drop me a message or email! I would love to see your BuJo pages and hear more from you. 

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