From My Corner of the Universe
Pretty Peony Blog
I think having a pet really depends on time and lifestyle. If you're always running around or too busy to take care of an animal, it's probably not a good idea to have a pet. However, if you spend a lot of time home or need a companion because you don't like being alone, or... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in?View all responses The photo above is of my dad (right) and a friend. The story was that my dad, who was twelve at the time, wanted to wear the costume but his parents didn't want to help him put... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptList three jobs you'd consider pursuing if money didn't matter.View all responses If money didn't matter, I would own a bookstore. I'd give it a vintage look and have stairs leading to a second floor. I would need lots of money to purchase a bookstore and all the books, and I don't have... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptShare a lesson you wish you had learned earlier in life.View all responses I wished that I had learned failure was normal and that it was expected. It's hard to get over this thinking if you were conditioned to believe that you can't ever fail. And, that if you fail, you were no... Continue Reading →
I went to a library book sale yesterday and bought three books. I had heard about the book sale last week and forgot about it until a couple of days ago when I was running errands. The official start date was yesterday and it'll go until this coming Sunday. I think I got the books... Continue Reading →
The kids are back in school and the weather is changing. The leaves haven't changed colors yet but they will soon...usually by end of September. My oldest daughter is in her 4th year of university and my youngest daughter is in 11th grade. School actually started for them mid-August, but it was a pretty busy... Continue Reading →
I think this is my most exciting unboxing. I've been wanting the April leather for a year now. It originally came out in 2022 but was sold out quickly and I wasn't quick enough to grab myself one. Chic Sparrow brought it back and I made the move. Here's the unboxing. Photos are below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMUrrlDpQnY
Daily writing promptDo you have any collections?View all responses I believe it was in 2015 that I bought my first traveler's notebook, a Midori. This one notebook cover led to many others, and suddenly, I became a collector. As a kid, I collected stickers, and in my twenties and thirties, I collected lipsticks and perfumes,... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptList your top 5 favorite fruits.View all responses My top favorite fruits include a couple of tropical fruits: If you're wondering how I was able to get my favorite fruits all in one image, that's because I used Adobe Firefly. It's an A.I. generator for art. Here are the two photos I generated... Continue Reading →
It's been a while since I've made bitter melon soup. I can't even remember the last time I made it but it was probably over a decade ago. This time I decided to follow this recipe on Youtube. I'm not a huge fan of the super bitterness of the bitter melon so to draw some... Continue Reading →
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