The last part of your entry touches my heart. I think the key to personal responsibility is understanding that even as we chase happiness and strive for contentment, at times we will be unavoidably depressed, enraged, ashamed... And we have to feel those things as they come. I guess it's about self-acceptance in the face of all hardship.

But even as I hold this key and others like it, it is hard to unlock the doors of life and harder to step through them. I suppose the difficulty proves that it's worthwhile... Even sensitive people like us can do hard things. I hope that both of us will find relief and acceptance in the new year. I also hope you enjoy Perfect Blue, it is pretty great!! && that little baby calico critter in a tulip is just too cute xx

Tokyo Godfathers was great! I haven't still need to check out the Perfect Blue, despite knowing the references ;___;

Flonne, thank you! ♥ Yes, you're right that our emotions are unavoidable, we're human after all. We should accept them, but also don't let them hold us back from doing what we need to do. Sometimes our mind is stormy and sometimes it's clear weather, and at those times we should seize the moment and use it to our advantage! Let's do our best. ♥ I'll watch PB soon and write down my thoughts!

Harley, yesss Tokyo Godfathers was amazing! I'm sure we'll both enjoy Perfect Blue. I know a new figure of the main character was announced recently and she looks great~

I'm imagining those pics with the Animal Crossing museum music

the preview isn't working... but my first shrine is up! it's something very sentimental to me ♥

I love this so much! Every time I go to Ikea I Take Note™ of the Djungelskogs

it's really adorable and informative!!

So cute...

oh goodness the shrine is so cute!!! i had lots of fun reading it (your little blurb about your bf omg 😭💘) im definitely also going to take advantage of the shopping links hehe

thank you so much everyone!! ʕ •ᴥ•ʔ ~♥ And Lapin, I definitely recommend Jellycat especially, it's got some great bears (and more) for all ages!

your december diary is so cute i love your illustrations.! kimchi so good, was the spicy tofu stew kimchi based? kimchi stew is really delicious if you get the chance to make/try it.! praying for your good health (❀´ ˘ `❀)

thank you so much!! what i ordered wasn't kimchi jigae but i want to try that next time!! i wasn't sure if kimchi would still be too hard for me to chew but it's ok if i eat slow. delicious!! i'll think of you next time i eat there and order it. ♥

wishing you well in your health •ﻌ•

oh gosh I've been dealing with a tmj flare-up for a few weeks now so I know your pain! try intraoral massages if you haven't yet, they've been giving me some relief. hope you get to feeling better soon!!

Thank you so much Rafi and Lapin!! ♥ I haven't tried intraoral massages yet but that's a good idea! I had no idea such a small joint could cause such big pain.