CaramelTalk

It seems like the spring is coming to a close. The cherry blossoms are almost all gone, and the weather keeps getting warmer and warmer.

Some days, it feels like summer has already come— I have to stay indoors all the time now, hiding away from the unbearable heat. How does anyone survive?? Thankfully, I have many light skirts, plus an adorable umbrella to keep me cool.

Regardless of the weather, though, I'm happy to have more free time. I've been planning outings with friends, exploring the city, and working on personal projects. I'm finally sewing again— something I've missed for years.

It's funny to know that no matter what I spend my time on now, once summer ends, I'll always wish I did more. There's always so much to do, isn't there? Staying ambitious brings each day to life.

However, I still want to take my time and relax. Though it sounds funny, being a little lazy is good for the soul, apparently.

I think, this summer, I want to be peaceful. No matter how many things there are on my to-do list, I want to be able to sit down and watch the sky. I want to stop on the side of the road to watch a bug crawl. I want to appreciate the hot humid weather, and the way it makes my hair stick to my face.

Is that too childlike of a wish?

Is it normal to be so calm about growing up? There are so many things that need my attention, but I can't seem to stop myself from finding peace and beauty everywhere.

Though exams are just around the corner, I've found myself taking the time to wander around outside and enjoy the cherry blossoms. Sylvia and I went on a walk just the other day.

I do study a lot, of course! I've been trying as hard as I can in my schoolwork, and it's been more rewarding than I've ever imagined, but there's often a feeling in the back of my head that I could be doing more, as I've also been spending more time with friends and family due to the season.

Perhaps April makes me more active in general.

Am I wasting my time? I don't even know how to be human.

I went out for bingsu with Sylvia again! She's so funny and our conversations are always interesting.

We got a milk tea flavour, which was delicious! It came with chocolate ice cream and a slice of chocolate basque cheesecake, plus a generous amount of lychee jelly.

Honest, I feel like I'm eating a lot more these days. It's not an issue-- I definitely need to eat more as exam season is incredibly taxing. Even sweets have a place as a fun reward after so much work!

It seems the cherry blossoms bloomed a little early this year.

We had a short span of warmer days, and all the flowers opened up— only to be greeted by a return to cold weather. I hope they don't get damaged.

I've always admired my parent's hard work. They never seem to rest, always looking for the next task to complete, even working through their days off. I never felt that drive within myself before, but now, with the turn of the season, things have changed.

After a few treatments from a doctor, I found myself able to focus for longer, no longer getting distracted by the smallest issue. In fact, I've found myself working harder than I ever did before.

It's March! Finally, spring is here. Though the weather is still carrying winter's frost, I'm glad the sun has come out to play.

To celebrate a midterm well done, I went to a cake boutique with my friend Chrys, and we got some amazing desserts!

My matcha tart was very flavorful and a little bitter, and it had a delicious croissant shell. Chrys ordered the mango sticky rice shortcake, which was so soft, it had the structural integrity of a pudding!

I couldn't be more thankful to her for being my friend. Honest, it's hard to find someone who wants desserts as often as I do. She got us matching keychains, Momonga and Usagi, to represent our greed strong friendship.

A thank-you drawing to my friends, who's free time I definitely took advantage of this winter break.

@toothandfeather and I defused (and died to) many in-game bombs-- as well as failing at Taiko many times...

And my friend Matthew came over to make dinner with me, even baking a cake! (sorry about your arm)

It's getting a little harder to focus these days. Exams have me stressed!

Oftentimes I'll be able to ignore the constant urge to do something else: to draw, play games, play music... But other times, I'll just give in...

Oh goodness, where do I start?

This is really so sweet to hear (⁠ ⁠≧⁠Д⁠≦⁠)!!! When I was younger, I'd always wish I had the vibe of a video game save point/recurring items shop, so this really means a lot to me!!

It's officially exam season. A while ago, I went to a manga cafe to relax for once and read...

Tell me why I picked up the first volume of Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, and bawled my eyes out?? I usually do really well with sad stories, like Punpun and Takopi.... I guess the passage of time is full of grief on its own.

Oh my goodness, thank you so much (⁠ ⁠；⁠∀⁠；⁠) I really needed this!

Kaoruko warmup before drawing presentation slides.

Kaoruko is such an inspiration. I wish I were the kind of girl impossible to dislike, someone who could be herself without annoying others.

[Kitty coffee]

+ 3 perception

+ 3 dexterity

cures sleep

Hello Mari!!

I just got off of work, and your message cheered me up (⁠.⁠ ⁠❛⁠ ⁠ᴗ⁠ ⁠❛⁠.⁠)

My friend Matthew came around to visit. He's living on his own now, somehow... All my friends are growing up.

We had breakfast, eggs benedict with smoked salmon on croffles. It was good, but I seriously can't remember much-- the conversation was so fun that the food almost didn't matter.

I'm so blessed to have these kind of friends-- any time together feels like the greatest day of my life.