It's the end of June, it's the end of a lot of things. This was my last full month in my flat, my home for the past decade. I can't believe how fast these last few weeks have flown by.

Change is a peculiar thing. For so long, I had lingered on the precipice, hesitant to move, always looking but never committing. Then, in a millisecond, the decision was made, as if by some unseen force, pulling me from indecision into action.

This month was primarily devoted to planning the move. My mind was constantly occupied with tasks to complete, details to organise, and a seemingly endless list of things to do. As a result, I found myself unable to focus on much else. My time was divided between work and planning the move, leaving little room for anything else.

Some other things

  • the heat is killing me. not literally, but close enough.
  • i read a lot this month — 11 books in total. i revisited the original hunger games trilogy and finally got around to reading the ballad of songbirds and snakes.
  • other notable books of the month: i hope this finds you well by natalie sue and the wishing game by meg shaffer.
  • while packing and sorting through my belongings, i watched a lot of shows. i made it through a couple of seasons of criminal minds and started watching the strain.
  • totally forgot about my last surviving plant. it died too.
  • spent a lot of time researching furniture, wallpaper, and paint colours. right now, i'm on the hunt for the perfect beige-y white shade for my bedroom.
  • finished june's daily drawings. this month was way more enjoyable than the last. i loved sitting down [almost] every night, taking a 30-minute break to draw something.

June bookmarks

  1. (500) Days of Summer is a Revenge Movie
  2. The Perfect Cruelty of the Hunger Games
  3. Morris&Co Pimpernel Wallpaper in Ink/Sage
  4. Loberon – Tienen Sofa
  5. Kave Home – Bar Stools
  6. Outdoor Couch
  7. Louis XVI Dresser

May was a month brimming with changes. And it was a busy one too.

I've always been a bit of a loner. Don't get me wrong, I adore my friends to pieces, but I'm so used to working through things on my own that I struggle to ask for help or accept it when it's offered. I've been working on that, and this past month, I took all the help that came my way.

One of the major changes this month was moving out of the office I had shared with a friend for about two years. I don't want to go into details, but since the rental agreement was in her name, I decided to vacate the space. For now, I've moved my workspace back into my flat. I might eventually find a new office, but with everything else going on, it probably won't happen this year.

And here's the other monumental event that unfolded this month: I signed the lease for my new flat! Like, what? I've lived in my current place for an entire decade. A whole decade! When I first moved in, I was in my mid-twenties, practically a kid still figuring out who I wanted to be. Now, ten years later, I stand on the precipice of departure, bidding farewell to the place that has been my home for the majority of my adult life. With the moving date set for July, I still have ample time to acclimate to the impending transition. I'll write more about this soon but for now, let me say this: I am both excited and anxious at once!

some other things

  • had a lovely celebratory coffee catch-up with dani. we both took huge leaps this past month and i'm very proud of the both of us!
  • met up with laura for another coffee & book shopping session. and two weeks later, she helped me pack up my office.
  • worked a lot. a lot a lot. a lot of design tokens and documentation work, a lot of smaller support tasks. i've been working with migros for almost two years now, and it's been such a blast. i absolutely adore the team and the work is both challenging and rewarding.
  • had a very good reading month – finished 8 books! loads of [cosy] mysteries and thrillers.
  • notable books of the month: severance by ling ma and natural beauty by ling ling huang.

may bookmarks

  1. When your dream home is AI
  2. I tried Bomb Squad
  3. Plum-Living – Custom Pax Doors
  4. The Age of Instagram Face

How the fuck is it May already? It feels like the year just started, and now we're practically halfway to Halloween.

April was fun! Following a severe migraine attack, I intended to take just a day or two off but ended up taking a two week break to dedicate some time to continue work on my miniature projects. I had begun crafting a miniature record store last year but hadn't found much time to continue. During my break, I completed the exterior, most of the furniture, and even installed some functioning doors. Additionally, I cut, folded, and glued over 1200 tiny records. I'm still not done but we're getting closer! More on that soon!

miniature records
some of the very tiny miniature records!

In my first week at work, I logged over 60 billable hours and felt so productive that I ended up completing a bunch of projects around the flat. I put up some peel-and-stick tiles in the kitchen, installed floating shelves in the living room, and even organized my basement compartment. Does anyone else find they manage to squeeze in even more tasks when they're super busy?

some other things

  • watched a lot of tv shows this month while working on my miniatures. after finishing a rewatch of "z nation," i started "izombie" and absolutely loved it.
  • i started exploring 'self-help' books and quickly realised they're not really my thing. maybe i just haven't stumbled upon the right ones yet. know any i might like? tell me!
  • finished april's daily drawings. it's been fun but i'm getting bored with my illustration style. also, finding new subjects to draw can be tough, especially when i do the same thing over a couple of days.
  • tried to listen to the new taylor swift album but couldn't get past track seven or so.
  • checked out a new vegan café that opened in my grätzl [neighbourhood] with patrick.
  • notable books of the month: kim jiyoung, born 1982 by cho nam-joo and funny you should ask by elissa sussman.

april bookmarks

  1. 100 days at the library: intro
  2. why buffy season 4 is the coziest season
  3. what the first astronauts ate - food in space
  4. the end of the millennial lifestyle subsidy
  5. sex and the city: how samantha was right about everything
  6. the entire history of the met gala