Five Things In February 2021

This month has been pretty good, especially for the blog! I actually posted consistently and I'm super happy with the content I've been putting out. Noticed a little growth in my stats too, so I guess I'm on a roll right now! Also, February's been giving us some cute weather, so I've spent a lot of time outside, sipping my tea and just soaking it all in.

February’s Highlights

My first bullet journal video on Instagram!

When it comes to my journal, it's super personal to me, so putting it out there for the world to see was honestly one of the scariest things I've ever done. Like, I know it's not that deep, but I've been journaling on the low for years now.

So, why did I share it? Honestly, I don't have any solid reason. The video was a total spur-of-the-moment thing. I didn't plan on recording all my spreads, but here we are! I was so nervous after hitting the 'Share' button but it ended up being a success (I think?). It got lots of impressions, and I received the sweetest messages from my IG friends. That alone made it worth adding to my Five Things list.

My sudden obsession with coffee?

So, fun fact: I'm not a coffee drinker. Not that I hate it, I just love my tea more. But for some reason, this month I couldn't stop craving iced coffee! And I'm talking no sugar, just a little cream. It's wild because half a cup used to give me caffeine headaches and heart palpitations, but now here I am, sipping coffee as I write this. Am I okay? Probably not, but it tastes so good!

A low-buy for 2021

I know I mentioned being on a low-buy in my last post, right? Just thought I'd bring it up again because, well, I'm in my 20s and currently jobless (except for running my small business). There's just a lot of other stuff I need to prioritize financially, so I'm really trying to be mindful of my spending. Oh, and I'm learning to drive, which is a pretty big expense, even if it's just for the short term.

Anyway, I've set a few rules to keep my spending habits in check:

• Big purchases can wait. If I'm still thinking about something after a month or two (like the Apple Watch I'm obsessed with), I'll consider buying it.

• No buying things just to keep up with trends.

• No new clothes or dresses, unless it's for Eid.

• Low-buy on beauty/stationery/home decor. Repurchasing essentials is fine, but nothing over RM100. For new products, I'm limiting myself to one per category per month, still keeping it under RM100.

• No impulse buys.

Honestly, setting these rules has been surprisingly freeing. I'm using my time for things that actually benefit me. So, you'll probably see fewer beauty reviews and hauls on my blog this year, which is kind of sad, but it also gives me a chance to focus on topics that deserve more attention. If you've ever been on a low-buy, send your girl some support!

Penthouse Season 2!!!

Okay, if you're not watching Penthouse, what are you even doing? It's hands down one of the craziest K-dramas out there. The plot twists are so wild, and literally anything can happen, so don't even try to guess what's next. It's worth all the stress and heartache. There's a reason why it was a big part of my 2020 recap – it's that good.

February’s after-the-pen bullet journal flip through

How's your February?