Hello you,
How have you been doing? ✨
A lot has happened between this newsletter and the previous one. I finally imported all my previous issues from Revue and will use this platform to send you newsletters.
As I mentioned, I’ll be more purposeful and intentional when writing on my blog and this newsletter. Following that, I finished my blog about how to be intentional and purposeful in life and what you need to know about it. Generally, I shared my personal take and rituals (sounds weird but yeah) on how I became this version of myself.
Here’s a blurb or a quote taken from that blog post:
Becoming purposeful and intentional with your life is a journey. It doesn't happen overnight; you need to do the work for things to happen. There are times when you need to become independent in some adventures, but it's always best to remember that people are rooting for you and believing in the best that you can be.
In other news, I’ve read 30 books throughout 2022 and am on my 31st book for the year. I never expected to read so much despite working two jobs most of the year. Truly, transitioning from paperbacks to Kindle helped me read a lot because I no longer need to worry about creases or damage to my book while reading or bringing them wherever I go.
I’m currently reading: The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, and currently 65% of the book already!
Personally, I love the approach of using narration instead of showing the lessons or the items in an instant. It’s a slow approach to unraveling the things you need to know by learning about different characteristics of different people, which you may relate to when you know about their backgrounds.
Honestly, this is one of my quickest reads for the year. I recommend this book! 🥹
Ko-fi vs. Gank: Which is which?
Not long ago, I put up my digital goodies on Ko-fi which the goal of passively earning and sharing my love for calligraphy and digital journaling. Shortly, when I started streaming casually, I added and opened tips or memberships.
After a while, I discovered Gank through my two all-time favorite cosplayers, Awie and Prince de Guzman. I subscribed to them because they always slay the characters they’re portraying and give 101% in their cosplays!
So, I also tried putting my digital goods on Gank and opened a membership for fun. I am not expecting anything because whatever I earn from these platforms will be used to help me buy my meds or even buy Dakila treats!
Here’s a preview of what you’ll see on my Ko-fi page:
![Screenshots of my Ko-fi page and shop](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Ffa85016e-f301-4b46-81f8-008c7e2ae7a8_1380x1176.png)
![Screenshots of my Ko-fi page and shop](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F0793be1c-d865-4bc6-bac4-722d0da028ae_1272x1153.png)
Here’s a look of my Gank page and shop:
![Screenshots of my Gank page and shop](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F4e522962-dea9-43aa-9188-9f3933a6cce4_1435x1180.png)
![Screenshots of my Gank page and shop](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_720,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F52fa25b2-99d0-4353-9215-e127c66b989c_1482x1173.png)
So, you’re interested in digital journaling or planning, the shops may have what you’re looking for! I’m also open for commissions if in case you need cards, postcards, or even other things.
Spending the holidays in Albay!
Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic began, I skipped going home (to Albay) to prevent getting the virus infecting my loved ones there. Now that we are all vaccinated and even had booster/s, I think I am ready to spend the holidays there! 😃
Another thing to that, Dakila and J will also be going home with me! But, Dakila will travel first and leave the metro tomorrow through Pet Trans Pro since there are still some underlying issues with airlines flying dogs of his breed. We got him a special trip since it’s so close to the holidays, and we need to stick to the schedule.
As I updated my mom about the itinerary, she jokingly teased that Dakila is such a first-class baby! Since he’s traveling on a special trip, he’ll be picked up here in our flat and travel by land with a driver and a nanny. Then my mom teased me again that Dakila’s so fancy! I told her that I only learned from the best! 🤣
So, I hope there will be no flight disruptions so we can travel on the 24th and be back in the metro by next year!
I also wish there would be no typhoons or natural calamities during the holidays.
Anyway, our boy has been a couch potato lately and here’s how he has been:
![Photos of a Mini Bull Terrier](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbe541af1-8de5-453f-8520-ed87e588b128_4032x2268.jpeg)
![Photos of a Mini Bull Terrier](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9cef6628-735d-4804-8d50-45b02e15802d_6528x4896.jpeg)
![Photos of a Mini Bull Terrier](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fe7f44d50-c1c2-4f43-98db-ba36d3561a0d_6528x4896.jpeg)
![Photos of a Mini Bull Terrier](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Faff0278c-b0c8-4094-9e53-a7cc54deeadc_4032x3024.jpeg)
![Photos of a Mini Bull Terrier](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F739c9975-f781-4cef-aa4b-9fd91c49e5d5_4032x3024.jpeg)
![Photos of a Mini Bull Terrier](https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/w_474,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fbucketeer-e05bbc84-baa3-437e-9518-adb32be77984.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F9b1dfb38-c710-427b-a969-88403783e37d_4032x3024.jpeg)
You can catch more of his quirks on his Instagram and Facebook page!
Anyway, if you’re here, I am truly thankful you read this part! 💖
I wish everyone who receives this a wonderful and festive holiday!
Love and light,
Maria 🧿