January ‘24
Welcome to 2024! 🎉 Hope your year's kicking off brilliantly! In this January throwback, I'm spilling the tea on personal growth, cool adventures, life hacks for efficient days, yummy food that stood out this month, and the book that hooked me.
Ready to roll? Let's dive in! 💫
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Personal Growth
I wanted to focus on exploring new hobbies and kick off the year with a burst of creativity. 🌟
candle making at
Wick and Pour
With my girl, Karla, we took a class in candle making. If you love candles and are interested in how to craft them, a class at Wick and Pour is a must-try. Super cute vibes and bonus points for the heavenly scents in my home now!
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Adventures
Aside from personal growth, January was also a month of exploring new places and reconnecting with friends that I haven’t seen in a while.
La Cabra
After candle making, Karla and I had to grab some coffee together to catch up.
Loved the vibes of La Cabra. Very modern with lots of lighting. But, not a lot of space to sit!
We were lucky to find a seat right after we ordered. But a lot of people were waiting around for a seat so we didn’t stay too long.
tea at Paquita
Discovered this cute little place. Super small, quaint. With limited indoor seating, but outdoor seating by the sidewalk with heaters and spacious.
The Shed
Revisited The Shed with Gabriel, Zach and Thi with the newest art exhibit.
plant shopping
I had a mission to fill 2 of my empty plant pots with new greens. During the coldest week, Gabriel, Brian and I walked around Williamsburg finding the perfect plants to fill my plant pots.
Mission accomplished! 🪴
Puerto Rico
Flew to Puerto Rico with Gabriel for a little birthday getaway! With beautiful beaches, sand, sun, and making cute memories!
Can’t wait to spill the deets on our trip! 🌺🚀✨
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Tidy Space = Clear Mind
I decided to do our Spring Cleaning a little bit early hehe. I decided to organize and create an even more efficient flow within our apartment. Just those little tiny adjustments goes a long way.
closet
Cleaned up the closet chaos — changed the hangers to eco-friendly hangers, buying new bins that fit and organizing each category properly.
new kitchenware
Brought Marie Kondo vibes to the kitchen — with new cutting boards, red wine glasses, and dinner plates cooking up a storm in a clutter-free zone.
bookshelf
Library mode activated! Organized the bookshelf for aesthetic purposes and easy reading pleasure.
new year
new journal 🌙✨
Got my hands on the 2024 Celestial Journal from St. Soleil — a cosmic companion for daily rhythms and self-care rituals.
Fun fact: tried this last year, but a little tardy on the order… which ended up not being used.
This time, I'm starting the new year with a new journal at the right time, aligning my days with the universe and keeping it organized.
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Yummy Food
January brought a parade of flavors, old favorites, and yummy discoveries.
Café Phil's comeback:
The Ex Boyfriend Toast reunion 🍞❤️
Café Phil is back, and so is the Ex Boyfriend Toast — talk about a delicious resurrection!
When the cafe suddenly closed, it felt like a breakup… But then, Gabriel spotted them on Doordash recently! Cue the happy dance!
The toast is blueberry jam + cream cheese magic — a reunion I didn't know I needed. And don't get me started on their Chai tea latte — amazing.
Chocolate Botanical
Cupcake 🌵🍫
If you haven’t heard about Urban Backyard, I’m telling you now, their mini botanical cupcakes are so damn good. Not only are they delicious, but they're also the epitome of cuteness.
A sweet secret shared — you're welcome!
The River Café throwback
Dinner at the River Café with Gabriel and Brian was more than just a dinner — it was a nostalgic journey.
Turns out, Gabriel's mom had her own River Café adventures in the '80s — talk about a full-circle foodie moment!
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Book
My goal every month is to finish at least one book a month to explore and expand my mind. This time, the chosen book was "The Creative Act." Btw, thank you Olivia for the Christmas present! — not your typical read, but incredibly inspiring in its own way.
The Creative Act: A Way of Being
Rick Rubin's work is a journey into creativity and art. It's more than just reading — it's about diving into the heart of art, grasping its complexities, and letting inspiration flow.
It's a must-read for not just artists, but for anyone interested in tapping into their creative potential.
After all, everything we create is a work of art!
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Other January Snapshots
How was your January?
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Check Out My Dining Vlog!
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DISCOVER MORE
From soaking up the beachy vibes in Vietnam to revisiting my favorite spots in Taiwan, this month was all about nonstop adventures, reconnecting with friends, and sneaking in a little self-care whenever I could. 💛