Journey of the mind

Celebrating my birthday with a Red Velvet cupcake - the cake of love ❤️ It truly is the cake of love. Absolutely gorgeous and stunning.  This birthday feels special because I made a little Red Velvet cupcake for my big day. Somehow, it perfectly reflects the theme of this year: a birthday wrapped in Red Velvet and love. To be honest, getting older does make me a little nervous, but I'd like to leave this here as a reminder to myself. Happy Birthday to me! 🎂 PS. In my opinion, the cake has a great texture and is perfect for sharing with many people LOL.                                                                                                             ...

Last week, I went up to the mountains .... for a volunteer trip It wasn't a well-planned trip,  no pretty clothes, but full of meaningful moments. Staying true to my introverted nature, I spent most of the time observing people and everything around me.  I hope the club organizers will let me join as a volunteer again next time : )) I'm not particularly good at working with clay, but I confidently volunteered to be the team leader anyway. Fortunately,  my strength is recruiting talented people. I joined quite a lot volunteer camps when I was a university student. This trip wasn't entirely my idea, though. My younger sister recommended it, and I agreed to go because I would be joining her. She has participated in many volunteer trips like this, and I wanted to understand more about a part of her life that means so much to her. In the end, I got much more than just quality time with my sister. I came home with wonderful memories and a renewed appreciation for the kindness, ...

I once heard a man share that that after he got married, people at work began treating him differently. There was a new level of respect. In their eyes, marriage meant taking on greater responsibilities; he was no longer just a young man but an adult carrying the weight of a family. It was a marker of true maturity. I think there's a lot of truth in that. Sometimes I enjoy the freedom of being single, but I also realize that, in some ways, I might be avoiding part of the responsibility that comes with building a family. It's no longer just about taking care of yourself; it's about being responsible for someone else as well. The photo was taken on a volunteer trip I joined For now, though, perhaps I need a few more years. I'm still trying to build the life I envision for myself and the kind of family I hope to create in the future. P.S1. Every time I see babies who are still at the age of being carried around in their parents' arms, all I want to do is sleep LOL....