May Recap. Not My Fav Month TBH~

Trying this cover for the monthly recap posts... I'm not sure if I like or not but, we'll keep it for now. Hehe.

I'm SO glad this month is over cuz, it felt super long, difficult and just... ugly. It wasn't my best month. And I mean, I'm at a good place in my life right now but, we all have our ups and downs and since late April, some things have been just very stressful, I didn't feel physically well for like... 2 weeks and my enegy levels were soooooo low. 

Part of that stress was my car (that's so not a surprise for those who know me). I know I've been neglecting it a little and, after getting a flat tire, everything went downhill, some things needed to be replaced and it wasn't exactly cheap. It's still not 100% done but, we're getting there and I'm less paranoid and hysterical now. These things just make me miss having my dad with me and his help so, so much. 

I'm slowly getting back on track and I know that things won't magically change once the month is over but, I'll be patient with things and, especially, with myself.

But! Not everything has been bad; this month we celebrated Mother's Day starting on Saturday with lunch at this pizza place we just found that was pretty good (I forgot the name tho...lol) and a shopping sesh after that and a chill movie day at home with yummy food and snacks on the actual day. It was a good Mother's Day weekend. 

I actually have a short and cute story from that weekend. On mother's day I decided to wear my old Cowboy Bebop bomber jacket, there was this young guy who worked at a clothing store, he complimented it and made small talk about anime cuz I also had an Uchiha pin on my bag. Before I left the store he gave me enamel pin and told me I had really good taste in anime. In a way, it kinda made my day. Even tho he was way younger than me, he found a good way to approach me and say smart things, something that many older guys just never do. Hehe. 

Five days after mother's day, it was Teacher's day. Honestly, I had a lot going on that week and I really didn't feel like celebrating much but, it felt really nice to receive some messages from my students and even some chocolate from students I've only worked with a couple of times. 

My sister and I wanted to go to a fair since March I think and, we finally did. First, we went to a fancy fair we went to a couple of times years ago but, this time it was a little bit disappointing. We remembered it bigger and with more attractions. We did have a good time walking around, checking some stands and eating gaspacho. We even pet a baby goat, I fell in love! It defo wasn't what we expected tho. And then, last week we randomly found a town fair that was noisy, with lots of street foods and, it was just a lot of fun. Defo worth it.

After that life yap, let's move to TV, books and my favs~

Starting with TV, I recently felt like watching some k-dramas again and started Sold Out On You starring Ahn Hyo-seop, which is a romantic comedy. I'm only a few episodes in but, it's been entertaining and heartwarming so far.

Another thing I've been watching at night lately is Who The (Bleep!) Did I Marry?, this was a show I used to watch on Investigation Discovery years ago and it's has become my go-to show to watch at night before sleeping, hehe. I'm not really following seasons or episodes in order, I'm just watching random ones. And, of course I'm still watching Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory, I'm taking my sweet time with it, even tho in my head, I wanted to finish it this month. Hehe.

Something I'm super excited about is: The new and last Bleach arc coming this July. I have mixed feelings because, I'm dying to watch it but, I don't want it to be over yet. I'm not ready! The teaser trailer gave me the chills. 

For books, this month I read Will You Walk With Me? I won't go into it too much cuz I already have a separate post about it but, I can say I really enjoyed it! It felt like reading a slice of life anime (that I love) and, even tho I didn't have that much time to read it every single day, I did try to read at least one chapter everyday, since they were short.

Moving on to music, I’ve been listening to some (old) K-pop again, mostly the songs I used to love years ago but, I also became a Stray Kids fan. I knew they existed but I recently started listening to their songs a lot more this month and, yeah, they’re really good. I didn’t think I’d become a big K-pop fan again but, here I am, obsessing over a group. And we know that, when I obsess over something, I obsess hard. Haha.

Makeup wise, I've been obsessed with my Essence What the Fake! Plumping Lip Filler. It's such a pretty everyday shade that gives my lips a my lips but better kind of look with a light plump. It works very well and, it's been my go-to lippie since I got it.

Lastly, I want to share a coffee shop I’ve been loving since December last year, and that’s ザ•コーヒー. It has replaced Starbucks, hehe. They don’t have a super big menu or seasonal drinks but, what they have is really good, strong coffee and you can also customize your drinks. I go there at least once a week, hehe. I’m slowly trying to try all the drinks they have.

And, I think that’s it for this month. June is my birthday month and I don’t know if part of how I’ve been feeling was pre-birthday blues (if that’s a thing) or what, I know that I like the idea of celebrating but, I don’t like turninga year older. Oh well, we’ll see how everything goes. All I want is for it to be a better, more gentle month with me.

See you next time~ 💋

🔖 Recent Reads: Will You Walk With Me?

We’re back to reading! On my last monthly recap I shared how I started reading a book called Unsolved Mysteries and received a new book at that same time. Once I started the new book, I stopped reading the other one, at least for now. 

That book was Will You Walk With Me? by Oniisanbomber and illustrated by Misekiss. It’s a light novel about two students who decide to start dating right before graduation and how much their lives change after that. To me it's a bit of a right person, wrong time kind of story.

"A story of youth, heartbreak and haunting ghosts.

Yamato Haruto and Aoi Chisato start dating at the end of their second year of high school.

Just one year before graduation.

They live in a small town in the mountains, a place where the snow falls every year—a place that students leave after graduating.

These two childhood friends decide to become lovers, knowing that they only have one year together. They are confident that they can figure things out after graduation. But time and space are vast obstacles to overcome. Their relationship eventually breaks, but...

Their fates are interwoven—even as one of them dies.

What could be bigger than life and death?"

Even tho this novel doesn’t have illustrations inside, the cover is really pretty. It shows Aoi Chisato walking on a snowy day, which plays a big role in the story.

I loved it because it felt like one of those slice of life stories with a bit of a paranormal twist. At first I forgot about the fact that Chisato was dead because I got too involved in their story told from Haruto's perspective, I got to care for the characters and suffer when their love story ended. 

Once I got to Chisato's death part and how her ghost started contacting Haruto to try and make things right, I got super emotional and even cried out of the blue. After losing my dad, I cry whenever I watch or read something reales to dead people contacting their loved ones.

Even tho the ending was kinda sad, it was also beautiful in a way, you can’t help but want to root for Haruto and wish him a happy life. I’m a way, the story shows how much time can change things, feelings and relationships, not always for the best, which is a little bittersweet.

Doing some research I found that there are two other light novels that are kinda connected to this one, one that can work as a prequel and well, a sequel but, apparently you don’t have to read them to understand the others. I kinda wanna read them now.

It’s funny cuz I didn’t think I’d like to read these type of sorties and I always end up enjoying them a lot.

I already have the book I’ll start reading next month so, hopefully I’ll see you with another bookish post in June.

See you next time~ 💋

Miniso |Minimalist Matte Liquid Foundation |

I can't remember the last time I bought makeup from Miniso but, not long ago, I ran out of foundation and, since we were already in the store, I decided to get a new one there. 

It is the Minimalist Matte Liquid Foundation in number 104. I don't really wear matte foundations, I clearly didn't read the description before buying. It's not a bad product, I just don't love that finish on my skin. Oh well, my bad.

I always like Miniso makeup presentation, it's clean and simple, yet pretty.

Despite the fact that it's matte, it is a good product. I believe they have like one or two more shades. At first I thoguht the shade wasn't a perfect match to my skin tone but, I realized once it oxidizes, it does match.

It has a light texture and it's easy to apply. I use a beauty blender and the finish is soft and even. It has a medium coverage but, a little goes a long way with this one. It conceals my red spots and light moles.

I don't think you can see a big difference but, OMG my dark circles~

The one thing I don't like about it is the fact that it smells like plastic. Like, a lot. But once you apply it, it goes away.

So, all in all, I like it, it does the job well. I just don't think I'll buy it again because, like I mentioned before, matte finish is not my thing.

See you next time~!💋

My Current Go-To

Here’s a quick peek at some of my current go-tos. It’s a bit of a random but cozy post I thought it’d be fun to share. So, let’s dive in! Lol.

My go-to hairstyle: I usually wear it up in a bun for work so, that's my go to during the week but, I hate how I look, hehe. During the weekend, I wear my hair down and straight.

My go-to snack: Chips and a beer and lately, broccoli with kewpie.

My go-to emoji: 😘

My go-to movie: I don’t think I have one atm so, I’ll go with Clueless

My go-to way to relax: cold drink + true crime / horror movie

My go-to app: Instagram

My go-to song: Against all odds (take a look at me now) - cover by Ejae. It was for an add but, it’s just SO good, I’m obsessed.

My go-to comfort food: Ramen! Always and forever.

My go-to drink: beer, soju and of course, coffee.

 And that’s that, guys! I’m sure there are longer and more complete go-to lists out there. Let me know if you’d like to read a more elaborated one in the future, I always enjoy sharing this type of things.

Also, feel free to share your go-tos with me! I’d love to read!

See you next time~! 💋

Essence | What the Fake! Plumping Lip Filler | 💋

Love me a good plumping lippie! I've been looking for a good one and I recently got this What the Fake! Plumping Lip Filler from Essence.

Essence is a brand I've loved for some years now, it has good, cute looking products for a very affordable price. I remember I first saw them when I went to Spain and became a fan right away. 

Not long ago, I went to Ulta and saw they had a big variety of products from this brand so, I got it to try one first, and maybe, go back to get more if I liked it.

Well, this girl liked it.

The one I got is the "Oh My Nude!" 02 which is my usual favorite shade, a nude-ish color. It is a plumping lip gloss with a voluminous finish. It is a vegan product (I think most if not all Essence products are) that contains hyaluronic acid and vitamin E. 

It's moisturizing and reduces fine lines. The texture is pretty light and gives your lips a beautiful glossy look with a pearly finish. 

All the other shades they have, had a different scent, I choose the cinnamon scent, cuz I love cinnamon and it really smells like it. It  has a nice cooling effect, more than a tingling sensation and it doesn't burn your lips, like other plumping products I've tried before.

Now, comparing it with other plumping glosses, I do think this one gives you a fuller look. It is subtle, but it's there. Durability wise, it's great too, it lasts for a long time, keeping the lips hydrated without feeling sticky.

Love it cuz it gives you a my lips but better kind of look.

My lips with and without the plumping gloss.

It has become one of my go-to glosses, and I'm sure I'll get more in the future.

Have you tried good plumping glosses / lippies? Let me know!!

See you next time~!💋

Movies & Shows I've Watched Lately~

I always find it hard to think of a good cover pic for these types of posts... I could always leave it without any pic but, it feels kinda weird~ Oh well. 

So, I chose some of the movies and anime I "recently" watched and actually liked, to share with you guys in my second recs post of the year. I've been also watching some short horror films on Youtube and, thay has been fun cuz I used to love watching  those many years ago. I might make another post sharing those if you are interested.

Let's get started!

Pearl

"Trapped on an isolated farm, Pearl must tend to her ailing father under the watch of her mother. Lusting for the glamorous life she's seen in movies, Pearl's temptations and repressions collide."

This American thriller/drama starring Mia Goth was released back in September 2022. It took me forever to watch it but, I finally did. 

It was good, different from what I expected but, I liked it. It felt a little slow at the beginning because it's very character focused, we're getting to know Pearl and her story but, it was still interesting. It is set in 1918 and, even tho it has some gory scenes, it's a movie that's kinda beautiful to watch (if that makes sense). The colors, the clothes, the landscapes, yeah. It is beautiful. I just found out there's a prequel and there will be a sequel that I'll be defo watching.  

Ready or Not 2: Here I Come 2

"After surviving an all-out attack from the Le Domas family, Grace discovers she's reached the next level of the nightmarish game, and this time with her estranged sister, Faith, by her side. To survive, Grace must keep Faith alive and claim the High Seat of the Council that controls the world. Four rival families are also hunting her for the throne, and whoever wins will rule it all."

This American horror comedy premiered back in March 26th this year and, it's the sequel of Ready or Not. Despite the fact that I never watched Ready or Not, this moviee was one of my most anticipated ones this year because of my fav scream queen, Sarah Michelle Gellar. And I have to say, it didn't disappoint.

I already had an idea of what the previous movie was about but, at the beginning of this one, you get a pretty good summary so, it's easy to follow what's happening. I didn't expect to laugh so much while watching this movie cuz, I'm not a comedy person and I don't like comedy mixed with my horror but, this movie made it work. I feel like I hadn't enjoy a slasher this much in a long time. I'm defo going to watch the first one sometime this year, hehe.

Mononoke the Movie: Phantom in the Rain

"A deadly and mysterious master of the occult travels across feudal Japan, seeking malevolent spirits called Mononoke to slay. He must uncover their Form, Truth, and Reason to wield the mighty Exorcism Sword against them."

This is a 2024 Japanese animated psychological horror film, I was curious to watch it because I read so many great comments about it and, I mean, it is good but I didn't really feel the psychological horror part. I can say tho, it's a visually stunning film with lots of colors and details everywhere. It's hard to connect with the fact that is has a darker story. More than horror, it felt like suspence to me. And honestly? It was a little confusing. I don't know, I might have to rewatch it to understand it better and before I watch the sequel.

Perfect Blue

"A young Japanese singer is encouraged by her agent to quit singing and pursue an acting career, beginning with a role in a murder mystery TV show."

Perfect Blue is a Japanese animated psychological thriller from 1998. This was a rewatch for me since I watched it many years ago. I remember liking the movie but there was a lot I forgot. Watching it again, I still loved it. I always enjoy stalker movies and psychological horror but I feel like you have to pay attention to this movie 100%. There are so many things that jump between imagination and reality that, it's easy to get lost.

I'd watch this movie over and over again. Plus, the soundtrack is kinda catchy.

Oshi No Ko Season 3

"Satisfied with his investigation of Lala Lai Theatrical Company, Aquamarine "Aqua" Hoshino shifts his focus from revenge to career growth and becomes a regular on the variety show Dig Deep! Chase the Impawsible. With memories of his mother still lingering in his mind, Aqua cuts contact with Kana Arima, leaving her unable to enjoy the surging popularity of her idol group, B-Komachi.

Meanwhile, following the bone-chilling discovery during B-Komachi's recent music video shoot, Aqua's sister, Ruby, resolves to solve the murders of those dearest to her. With the help of another soul still weighed down by Ai Hoshino's untimely demise, Ruby rises through the ranks, using any means necessary to get her way."

Third season of the anime, it premiered on January this year and was 11 episodes long. I watched it as it was airing.

I know I said I didn't enjoy the previous season as much but, this one was defo a little darker and more interesting. I believe the next season will be the last one. I'm looking forward to it.

 

Jujutsu Kaisen The Culling Game Part 1

"Following the Shibuya Incident, "The Culling Game," a brutal game orchestrated by Noritoshi Kamo that imbues certain individuals with Jujutsu, suddenly unfolds across ten colonies nationwide. People's thoughts are intertwined, and the world once again marches towards a golden age era of sorcery"

It's the 3rd season of the anime, same as Oshi No Ko, it premiered on January this year. It has 12 episodes that just flew by. It was sooooo good, fights were great and, I just loved seeing my Megumi in action a lot. This girl was happy. Can't wait for part 2! In the meantime, I'll be rewatching season 2 and the movie. I'm obsessed!

And, that's it for now guys! As always, feel free to give me some suggestions or let me know if you like or have watched some of these.

I'll link my previous recs post in case you wanna check it out:

What I've Been Watching Lately | Late 2025 Until Now |

See you next time~!💋

Farmstay | Retinol & Collagen Rolling Eye Serum |

This month I have some beauty/makeup products I started using last month that I want to share around here.

I'll start with some K-Beauty since I'm trying to incorporate more korean products to my skin care routine again.

It's the Farmstay Retinol & Collagen Rolling Eye Serum, honestly, I was not familiar with this brand until I found this serum while looking for eye products. As I grow older, I pay way more attention to my eye area~

This serum is meant to be applied at night. It massages the  under-eye area while providing a very nice cooling effect and hydration.

It contains retinol extract that helps reduce puffiness and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes. Claims to target fine wrinkles for a smoother and youthful skin and it's recommended for all skin types.

I've been using it every night for about a month, and even tho I haven't seen amazing, super obvious results, my skin definitely feels smoother and looks hydrated around the area, I really enjoy massaging my eyes with the roller at night, after a long day. It smells delish tho, like sweet coconut.

It might not be the best product ever but, I wouldn't say it's a bad one. I might try other products from this brand in the future to see what else they have.

Is there any k-beauty eye cream/eye serum you recommend? Let me know!!

See you next time~!💋