I want to take this opportunity to say that I couldn't have found a better partner in life. Things are not that easy lately but you make going through this life worth it. Your coming into my life was the best hope that I've received from Him above, that all prayers are answered in His best way. Let's continue to hold on to each other and to God who has put us together, tread this journey joyfully, and welcome all the wonderful things that are surely coming our way. Let's continue to pray for each other, for our friends, and for our families together. I love you, Nicholas! You gave such wonderful meaning to the phrase love of my life.

of these cute DIY ribbon paper clips

Cute paper clips really up anyone's planner design game. They can be pricey though for such small things but it's really the unique design and the effort it took to make them that you're paying for, so all's good. But I know I won't really be using them too much and only to add that little extra cuteness to my planners so I thought I'd try and make my own. And it's as easy as it looks.

of a casual spring ootd

When you've got an aspiring photographer for a husband, you get to have your outfits of the day taken like a pro! Thanks, Nick, for always being ready to snap me at a moment's notice!

of this vegan superfood bowl

I've been trying out vegan breakfast recipes lately, like this coconut yogurt bowl I had the other day.

Today, I'm enjoying this vegan superfood bowl that's sweet and packed with nutrients and fiber! So what exactly is in this superbowl?

of this coconut yogurt bowl for a vegan breakfast

This week the challenge I put for myself is to go vegetarian or vegan for a healthier and fitter me. I've done this for a month back in Fall and it's surprisingly easy to do when you know what to eat and I've lost seven pounds in one month by cutting out meat and my digestion has been on point.

of balloons and ferry rides on my happy planner for the week of april 17-23

I realize just now that I put the balloons upside down, haha! I intend to be very productive this week and I'm actually off to a great start. I was able to finish decorating this weekly spread on a Saturday night. That usually doesn't happen so that gave me a boost to the start of my week.

of a very pastel weekly spread for april 17-23 on my color crush planner

I always tend to go for light pinks and purples anytime I start decorating any planner I have. Purple was my utmost favorite color when I was in high school and then slowly transitioned to pink. How girly, amirite?

of my 7 money-saving tips for those starting planners

It is no secret to the planning community that designing weekly spreads and dashboards can cost quite a lot. It may not seem much when we're buying our planning supplies but when you look at the frequency of your visits to stores like Michaels and Hobby Lobby and to Etsy shops, and how much you spend each time, they add up quite quickly. It is a very happy addiction!

When I first got into it, I easily spent a $100! I've been planning since summer of last year and I can't tell you how many times I've gone to Michaels to stock up on stickers and washi tapes.

But determined to not to spend that much again, I've learned these 7 money-saving tips that helped save me some dough, and still enjoy planning.

of the week of april 10-16 on my color crush planner

Love love this spread! Pinks and purples are always favorites of mine

of my ootd for a spring night in downtown vancouver

I'm always hesitant to post about fashion or OOTDs (outfit of the day) because I'm not really one to be stylish and fashionable. On most days you'll find me wearing a light sweater, jeans, and my trusty mid-length brown boots. So who am I to post about fashion anyway?

Gone are the days where I was more experimental, or always wearing high heels at the expense of comfort, or weekly dress commitment. I've recently purged my closet of clothes that don't fit in the style I want to be seen in from now on. Anything too cute goes out and I'm trying to be more neutral and to dress my age. I'm also learning to mix and match with the pieces that I kept and learn to dress more with less.

of my review of the fujifilm instax wide 300

It is no surprise that I got another camera and that it's the Fujifilm Instax Wide 300. You'd have realized by now or if you don't know yet - I have a little bit of an obsession with instant film photography. I got this one as a steal though or I wouldn't have gotten this so soon after my Mini 90. It's all thanks to Nick buying a Dell XPS 15 9550 from their website. He got a credit back from Dell for $130 that we could use on their website and there's no need to guess what we used the credit for. I only had to pay about $38 extra to get this! WHAT A STEAL, amirite?