12 Things in August

August this year feels so short yet hectic; a lot has happened in a single month. I'm looking forward to September but for now, let's take a moment to look back and reflect.  

Cover page inspired by @saraah.journaling

1. Being Productive | This month, I attempted to spend less time in front of a screen and planned a new routine that doesn't require an Internet connection. Well, kind of cheating here because I did need the help of YouTube for my workout tutorials. So, I challenged myself to start the day out with a workout, books, journaling & iced coffee before I started working. I've been practicing this for three weeks straight, and I love it. 
2. Starting Workout Routine | I started my morning workout routine this month which I hadn't done in forever because I hate sweating so much, but I have to say, it feels so good though I do play hooky a few times. Not to mention the post-workout glow is real!
3. What I Read in August | This month, as I started to get back into reading, I set my target to read at least one chapter a day and more on the weekends and holidays. I've done this religiously for the past month and finished 3 books. Since it's been 6 months since the last time I read something, it feels so good! I will share my thoughts on these books in another post.
   - Getting your shit together by Sarah Knights
   - Becoming by Michelle Obama
   - The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Re-read)
4. Homemade Iced Chocolate | I bought Chocolate Sauce that went viral on Twitter and made myself homemade iced chocolate. A perfect drink to enjoy to start your day.  




5. New Shift (3 PM-12 AM) | It was a new experience, and at first, I hated it, I thought my life would be more disorganized, but it got better than expected. I had more time in the morning and used the time for reading and working out.  
6. New Project | I was assigned to a new project; thus the reason I was required to attend the training session, which started at 3 PM, and this new project is a lot harder than I thought. I miss my old project.  
7. New Template | My blog got a makeover! This is my second purchase of a blog template. I love my previous template and have used it for almost two years. My blog needs a new image, and I itched to get a new template. I'm so happy with how it turned out. It's like a fresh start, which brings me a lot of joy. Do you like it, though?  
8. Playing Santa | As I mentioned in my previous post, I played Santa with my closest friends. It was really satisfying to see my friends receive and happy with their gifts.
9. Hello future & Empathy | Well, to be fair, Hello Future album was released on 28th June while Empathy was released on 26th July, but since I received both albums in August so I thought I should include them in my 12 Things in August. Though I listen to both albums on Spotify, you know, there is something to enjoy about having physical media and owning an album.  
10. Setting Up My Book Journal | As I just to get back into reading, I thought that I should keep a book journal to document all the books I read in 2021. Every time I read a book, it's been so fun and motivating to make notes as I go along. We still have four months left before 2021 ends, better late than never!
11. Buying More Stationeries | I guess I watched too much journaling and stationery haul videos lately, so I bought too many stationeries this month. From six different shops. Impulsively.
12. What I’ve Been Watching
    Police University - Krystal, Jinyoung, and Hong Soohyun in one drama? I have no reason to not watch it. It is an ongoing drama, and I have only watched 7 episodes. This heartwarming drama hit all the right notes for me, full of bromance, comedy, heart-fluttering romance, chasing criminals, and strictly trained police officers. I am excitedly waiting for the next episode!
    Witch Diner - I decided to watch this drama because of Nam Jihyun and Chae Jonghyeop but I felt like the ending was too rushed; hence there were only eight episodes.
    Hometown Cha Cha Cha - Also an ongoing drama. I signed up for this drama the second 'Dimple Couple' were confirmed as the leads for this drama. Watched the first two episodes, and I'm attached.
    Hospital Playlist - Another healing drama that gives me so much comfort after an exhausting week. This drama is about to end soon, and I'm not ready to move on.

LOL, didn't I say I wanted to spend less time on a screen this month? Anyway, I'm looking forward to September as I will be getting my second dose of the vaccine in September and can't wait to get 'back to normal'.