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May has been quite a mess. A lot of things were in my control including final exams, assignments, new part-time job, making time for family and so on. Well, seventeen-year-old should not be complaining that there too many things to do. I'm grateful for all the good and bad experience and memories happened in May. Except that it was little tiring, many good changes happened in both me and my lifestyle. 

On the good side, warmer weather is coming! I'm so excited that summer is finally coming which means I don't have to deal with cold anymore. I'm not a big fan of sunshine and rainbows, I just want those gloomy rainy summer days. Don't blame me. 

Yesterday, which is the first of June, was an international children's day. Therefore, I celebrated it with my mom and sister. It was not a that serious celebration, we just went to Central Square, had lunch and watched a movie together. My sister's been nagging me to buy slime for her, so I gave her slime as a gift of children's day.

Honestly, it was my last Children's Day to celebrate as a child. Because I'll be turning eighteen two months later. So I was both sad and nostalgic. Time really flies. 

My final exams haven't finished yet, the last one is on the 6th of June. Then, my summer break officially starts! Also, I started working at a new job which I really love. I'll be working there throughout the summer and it enables me to work creatively and freely, which is exactly what I want from work. 

June is already here. I don't usually plan out my month even though I always want to do. So here I am, getting over my procrastination and actually doing it. 

I thought if I share my monthly goals with you guys, I would actually keep my promise to follow them. I divided them into categories, so it'll be easier to work on them separately.

Family/Friends:

• Visit my family once a week

• Call or video call once in 2 or 3 days

• Buy a gift for mom

• Study with my friend for a history exam

Personal Growth:

• Devote 30 minutes to reading a book every day.

• Take one personal development course (beauty, fashion, communication, photo editing or video editing, a new language, etc,)

• Write 2 posts on my blog weekly

• Read personal development articles

• Listen to educational podcasts

Health:

• Workout at least twice a week

• No dairy products

• Less fast food

• More fruits and veggies in my diet

• Drink lots of water

Self-care/Self-love:

• Journal daily

• Don't skip skincare routine in the morning and in the evening

• Face masks for every 3 days

• Always moisturize my hands and body (they get dry really easily these days!)

• Get one facial treatment for my acne and pores

Saving money/Future:

• Save 20% of my income

• Prepare lunch at home

• Sell my old books

Work/Career: (these are all work-related, not related to my blog)

• Create at least 15 posts for IW page

• Reach 10,000 followers on Instagram /yu/

• Find creative ways to activate my followers 

So there is a total of 6 categories here. Even though I wrote in 5 categories in my journal, just wanted to add saving money/future one because I've been wanting to develop a habit of saving money for the future. Currently, I'm not able to have a saving account in a bank, because I'm not eighteen yet. So having my saving account is the first thing to do on my birthday, yay!



You can also plan out your month by dividing them into categories like this. Hope you got inspired by this. Wish you a very productive, energetic and motivational June!

Remember that anything you dream is possible.

Xo, Angie♡

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Hi, pretty! It's been a long time since I posted something because of my busy schedule. So, I'm here with new post about fall playlist! I'm kind of person who always carries her earpod and being "besties" my playlist. That's why I wanted to share the songs with you I've been loving lately. Enjoy!

Hailee Steinfeld, Alesso - Let me go
Selena Gomez, Marshmello - Wolves
Camila Cabello, Machine Gun Kelly - Bad Things
Taylor Swift - ...Ready for it?
Zayn ft. Sia - Dusk till down
The Chainsmokers - Closer (I just can't stop listening this song)
Borns - Electric love
Cheat Codes - Sober
Billie Ellish - Bored
Maroon5 - What lovers Do
Charlie Puth - How Long
Allie X - Paper Love

Eny❤️️

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The work and school are starting which means we will have to get up earlier than usual. Although, sleeping is nice, getting up earlier has tons of advantages such as more time for work, more productivity, and you will feel more energetic and motivated throughout the day as well.

So how to become a morning person? You think it's very hard because it's a huge change in your lifestyle. But it is not. I will write 3 effective tips from my experience that will help you become a morning person and a person who loves a morning. (yes, you should love every morning!)

#1 Plan it as interesting and inspiring morning

Imagine that amazing adventures, the interesting day is waiting you out in the next morning which you wouldn't want to miss! Plan your mouth-watering breakfast to eat, plan your kick-ass outfit to wear, and plan every fascinating to-do's you will check off during that day that you can't wait to do all of the things. This tip is supposed to let you know why you should get up early, why you should see the sun-rising and start your day. Always remember you have something to look forward to.

Pro tip: you can set some energetic playlist that makes you want to dance help you motivate to get stuff done.

#2 Avoid any distractions

If you really want to get up early in the morning, you should definitely avoid screens before 30 minutes of sleep. Don't use a tablet, laptop, phone in the bed. It makes it hard to sleep and causes bad effect on your brain if you sleep with your phone beside you. On the other hand, build relaxing, calming environment, or have a routine that relaxes you to sleep. For example, drinking hot chocolate, having a bath, lighting candles or whatever you like. I personally like lighting scented candles, the scent makes me feel good.

#3 Make it a habit

So, you woke up early today. And who knows, maybe you'll hit the snooze and continue your night owl life tomorrow. So make sure you wake up early for 24 days (according to studies, it takes 24 days to make something habit), and also make sure that you love waking up early. If you love every morning, it won't be a problem to wake up!

Pro tip: Drink a glass of water right after you wake up. It will refreshen you instantly.

Until next time,
Eny.

Last month, I accidentally found this amazing book from the nearby bookstore. To be honest, I knew this book before I bought (I've heard from people that it's very inspirational book), So I couldn't just leave "the magic" on the bookshelf like that.
Aside from the people's recommendation, the book itself attracted me like a magic. The cover, the color, and mostly, the word "creative". I always wanted to live a creative life as a teen and wondered how people do this, so I thought this book could be my personal coach. (it was!)

Oh, and I must say this is not a book review. This article contains "Big Magic" important lessons seen through my eyes. Each of my ideas will include my favorite quotes from the book.

1. Never waste time thinking small, and always believe that you have valuable treasures hidden within you.

"And you have hidden treasures hidden within you - extraordinary treasures - and so do I, and so does everyone us. And bringing those treasures to light takes work and faith and focus and courage and hours of devotion, and the clock is ticking, and the world is spinning, and we simply do not have time to think so small."

2. Be creative, because it matters. Make things, because you like it. 

"You want to write a book? make a song? direct a movie? Decorate pottery? Learn a dance? Explore a new land? You want to draw penis on your wall? Do it. Who cares? It's your birthright as a human being, so do it with a cheerful heart. Let inspiration lead you wherever it wants to lead you. Keep in mind that for most of history people just made things, and they didn't make such a big freaking deal out of it."

3. Love the inspiration and want it enough to do anything for it.

"People don't do this kind of thing because they have all kinds of extra time and energy for it, they do this kind of thing because their creativity matters to them enough that they are willing to make all kinds of extra sacrifices for it."

4. Don't force your inspiration to earn money for you. 

"There's no dishonor in having a job. what is dishonorable is scaring away your creativity by demanding that it pay for your existence. This is why, whenever anyone telss they're quitting their day job in order to write a noel, my palms get a little sweaty. "

5. You don't have to be ready to begin. You have to begin before you're ready. Just do it anyway. Bruh. 

"I have never created anything in my life that did not make me feel, at some point or another, like I was the guy who just walked into a fancy ball wearing a homemade lobster costume. But you must stubbornly walk into that room, regardless, and you must hold your head high. You made it, you get to put out there. Never apologize for it, never explain it anyway, never be ashamed of it. You did your best with that you knew, and you worked with what you had, in the time that you are given. "

So those are the 5 inspiring lessons I learned from "Big Magic". Oh, and this book, magically inspired me to start this blog too. You can buy it here.

What do you think what is your hidden treasure?

Lots of love,
eny<3