Checking my Ins & Outs 2025

Earlier this year I wrote a post about My Ins & Outs For 2025, basically sharing things I wanted to keep in my life and out of it this year. Now that the year is coming to an end, it is time to see how well I did with them. And I'm gonna be honest here cuz I don't think I changed some things 100%. I'll link that previous post in case you wanna read it before reading this one.

Let's see~

 ☆ Ins: For my ins I said I wanted more self confidence, money and time management, healthy relationships, romanicize my life and creativity. I'll be checking each of them separately.

⭒ Self-confidence: I wouldn't say I changed this 100% but I did have some progress, hehe. Especially when it comes to work, I feel like this year I finally felt a lot more confident about my skills and realized I am capable of doing a lot more, of having more responsibilities and that I can aim for more because I work hard and, I deserve it.

⭒ Better money and time management: The beginning of this year was a little chaotic when it came to money but I think it got a little better. I started saving some money almost at the end of the year, especially for some expenses I know I'll have at the beginning of 2026. My personal savings were not much but, I gotta start somewhere, right? Plus I was able to invest some money too. Time wise... I'm still working on it. I have more things to do for work now and I feel like I'm still doing some of them at the last minute, some old habits are difficult to change.

⭒ Healthy relationships: Not much has changed in this one, I'm happy with the people who are close to me. I think this year I was also a little bit more open to meeting and spending time with people I didn't know and, it was fun! As for toxic people, I'm not afraid or worried about cutting all contact with them, which was something I found a little difficult before. Dunno why tho.

⭒ Romanticize my life: I kinda did but maybe not more than last year. My favorite time to romanticize it is always during Fall and well, I defo did it. I also started reading more this year and, in a way, it feels like a good way to romanticize moments. A book, a scented candle, a nice drink and a cozy space~

⭒ Creativity: I just went to one workshop this year, a watercolor workshop. It was fun and I'm very proud of what I made there. I kinda tried crafting a little but, that was it. I wouldn't say I explored my creative side that much. I didn't go back to needle felting and the only hobby/habit I started this year was reading. Maybe because life felt busier this year (which I know it's not an excuse), Idk. 

That was that for my ins, now let's move to my outs.

☆ Outs: For my outs I said I wanted to get rid of anger, attachments, self-sabotage, fear and complaints.

⭒ Anger & attachments: I'm gonna put these two together cuz I think they are connected somehow. I actually think I did improve a little here. I felt a lot more relaxed this year when it came to this, in the past I would get easily triggered by things and let that one thing ruin my entire day. I'm not saying some things don't trigger me anymore but, I feel like I'm learning how to deal and control those negative emotions a little more. I'm also slowly healing some of them.

⭒ Self-sabotage: When I wrote my previous post I said I wasn't sure if this happened only with relationships and, I realized it wasn't only with that. I feel like when it comes to professional things I do it often too, especially thinking I can't do things or that I'm not good enough even before knowing what it is about. In a way, I think a part of me still thinks that but, instead of just keeping that thought, I decided to go for it and let myself try new, better things and actually accept I deserve them and can make them work.

⭒ Fear: As I grow older, I realize that it's impossible to avoid change. This year I tried to embrace changes a little more. Only good things have come from it. Not everything has been easy but, it's not the end of the world either. So, maybe there's some progress here.

⭒ Complaints: I don't know if it was because life kept busy enough to keep my mind away from comparing my life and myself to others' but, I do think my mindset bcame a little more positive this year and instead of complaining and focusing on what I didn't/don't have, I focused on the oportunities that came my way, my achievements (big or small) and decided to give myself a pat on the back. Guess it's true when they say that once you change your mindset, the energy around you changes too. 

And well, even tho I didn't completely change everything, I think I kept or changed some of the most important ones a little bit. Nothing changes from one day to the other and I know I gotta keep working on these things (and others) but, it's still some progress, right?

Let me know if there was something you worked on or tried to change this year and, if there are things you're planning to work on next year. 

See you next time~!💋

20 Christmas Questions 🎄

As I was planning some Christmassy activities to do with my students on their last week of classes, I found this 20 Christmas Questions questionnaire on a blog and thought it'd be fun to answer it here to get in the Holiday spirit. I'm sure I answered some of them before, maybe. But still, we're doing it! Hehe.

Let's start!

 1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Eggnog! I love hot chocolate but I only drink eggnog during this season so, I have to choose it.

2. Does Santa wrap presents or just sit them under the tree? Santa usually wraps presents.

3. Colored lights on tree/house or white? Colored lights. I grew up with them and when I moved, I got pastel lights but, I wouldn't dislike having white lights.

4. Do you hang mistletoe? Nope, I don't even think I've seen it in real life. Ever.

5. When do you put your decorations away? Sometimes right after New Years or the first week of January, depending on the time I have.

6. What is your favorite holiday dish (excluding dessert)? I've never been a big Christmas food lover but, my grandma made the BEST biscayan style cod, that was my favorite thing to eat every year. I also like the mexican Christmas apple salad.

7. Favorite Holiday memory as a child: I don't think I have one specific memory. But all the years we celebrated Christmas at my grandparents' house, with all the cousins, aunts and uncles reunited were the best. Sometimes my sister, my cousins and I would have a random performance to entertain the family and we were always looking forward to opening the gifts together. It was a lot of fun and I cherish those memories a lot. Same with New Year's Eve, we used to go to my godmother's house and spend it with my dad's side of the family. My cousin and I are the same age, we were like sisters so, we also had a lot of fun together.

8. When and how did you learn the truth about Santa? In my family, Santa didn't visit us that much? It was mostly The 3 Wise Men but I really don't remember how or when I found out. Guess it wasn't traumatic, hehe. And even now, I still receive some pressies on that day.

9. Do you open a gift on Christmas Eve? We open all the gifts on Christmas Eve, we have tried waiting until actual Christmas but, I just doesn't work for us.

10. How do you decorate your Christmas Tree? When I first moved out of my family home, I bought a white tree, it was my dream to have one and decorate it with pastel colors and so, I did it. I bought pink, blue and silver ornaments and started adding other things such as some homemade stuff I made with my friends, cute things that other people give me for my tree but, I think I'm over the pastel & white tree now, but I'm not someone who likes to buy new Christmas decor every year so, I think it'll take me a while to change it. I want a Yule-ish tree now.

11. Snow! Love it or Dread it? Love it! But just because it doesn't snow where I live so, I don't experience the bad side of it.

Snowy days in Spain were the best!

12. Can you ice skate? Nope, I tried once and failed at ti big time. 

13. Do you remember your favorite gift? I don't think I have a favorite gift. I'm lucky enough to say that most of the gifts I receive (from family and friends) are things that I love but there's nothing that comes to my mind when I think of a "favorite" one.

14. What’s the most important thing about the Holidays for you? Being with people I love. Thing is, I'm not a big Christmas person anymore, I celebrate it because I'm used to celebrating it but, to me, it is not one of the most important Holidays.

15. What is your favorite Holiday Dessert? I... don't think I have a traditional one that can be called a favorite. My aunt used to make a "swiss roll" I loved, but I don't remember if it was during christmas.

16. What tops your tree? A silver star and a matching bow.

17. Which do you prefer – giving or receiving? I could go with the classic "I love to give more than receiving" but nope, I like both. I love to choose presents for people I love and make them special but, I also love receiving pressies, I'd be lying if I said I didn't. 

18. What is your favorite Christmas Song? Kiss me for Christmas by Jessica Simpson and Santa Baby by Eartha Kitt (and other versions)

19. Candy Canes! Yuck or Yum? Yum. Don't love them but don't dislike them either.

20. Favorite holiday movie? I don't really like holiday movies... I'll go with Nightmare Before Christmas and, this year I watched a french one called "Advent Calendar" that was pretty good. (it's horror tho)

And, there you go! 20 x-mas questions. Feel free to answer them yourself, I'd love to read since the holidays are different for everyone.

I'll see you next time~! 💋🎄

Buffy The Vampire Slayer | Spike Funko Pop!

 I know, I know. I said there was not going to be another BTVS post for a while but, I wasn't expecting to find this guy... so, here we are again. 

Last week, when I went shopping for some Chrsitmas gifts I went to a store that had lots of movies and shows merch as well as a ton of Funkos. I don't need more Funkos but I kinda wanted to see if they had Buffy ones, just to see them in person. And, they did. They had 2 different Buffy ones and behind them, there was Spike. As expected, I got super excited, I looked at him for some time and decided that I'd come back another day to get him, hoping he'd still be there. 

After a short conversations with my sister, I decided to go back almost right away and take him home with me. He's my early Chrsitmas pressie to myself.

In this box is the Buffy I saw, I believe she's from the first seasons. Even tho they were pretty, I don't feel the need to get one. I mean, I'd be happy to have her but, I don't think I'll be getting one.

I believe there are 4 different Spikes; another vamp, normal Spike and punk Spike but, they are all standing. I got a vamp one with a different pose that makes him cooler, I just love him! He's perfect!

The details on him are pretty good, the lumpy forehead, his clothes, vamp eyes and even the scar on his eyebrow (that I don't think you can see much in this pic).

For now, I'm happy with this Spike but, I know if I ever find punk Spike, I'll be very tempted to get him since it's one of my fav looks on him. I loved how some people who know me where happy I got him, it just made me smile! Afterall, he's been one of my big crushes since I was a teeneager. 

Anyway, that's it for now. I won't promise I won't share more Buffy stuff around here cuz, I really just dunno if I can keep that promise, hehe.

See you next time~!💋

🔖 Recent Reads: Dracula🧛‍♂️

I started reading this book back in October because this year was the year of the vampire for me, so it felt just right to choose it. It took me two months to finish it tho, it is a thick boy.

As probably most of you already know, Dracula is a 1897 gothic horror novel by Bram Stoker. I started reading it without really knowing much about the story, I kinda thought I'd read about the history of the Count and how he became a vampire but, It was completely different. The story is told through letters and journal entries about experiences of different people around or affected by Dracula. 

It mainly follows Jonathan Harker, his journey takes him to Transylvania, where he meets the Count. After that, we meet other characters whose stories end up connecting. The way the letters and journals describe things, makes you imagine the landscapes and situations perfectly. There's mystery, drama and some surprising twists throughout the story. I really, really enjoyed reading this one.

For the first time, I decided to read the book before the movie! Which is something I never do. I'm definitely planning to watch the movie soon because I became a Dracula fan. I think he could be my favorite classic monster now.

This book had small illustrations by David Mackintosh at the beginning of each chapter, which is something I always appreciate and honestly, one of the reasons why I chose this one. It also comes with some extra notes at the end for "young readers" like, Bram Stoker's bio, more about the book and characters and a mini quiz about the story. I think that quiz thingy was so fun to include, hehe.

I've seen many different editions of this book, some of them have beautiful covers worth displaying, who knows? Maybe I'll get another version in the future. 

Dracula is a classic and I'm really glad I finally gave myself the chance to read it. I'm currently reading something completely different that I hope I'll finish soon and share around here.

I'll see you next time~!💋

One Last Shows And Movies Recommendation Post

I definitely think I watched many more movies this year, but I kinda neglected shows and even anime, dunno why. Anyway, I wanted to make one last post with the ones I didn't include in my latest posts. This one is definitely going to be a little more random so, let's do this!!

I'll start with some shows, they were all released this year and... they are both completely different.

Girlbands Forever 

"As talent show winners Little Mix contend with social media, cool kids Sugababes face changing line-ups. And as some familiar faces make a comeback, what is the future for girl bands?"

I only knew about this one because I saw it on Natasha Hamilton's IG. Growing up I loved girl bands, I grew up obsessed with the Spice Girls and Atomic Kitten so, I knew I had to watch it. It was released on October 30th by the BBC, I binge watched the 3 episodes in one night.

It basically covers the history of brit girlbands and some juicy, and sometimes shocking, stories shared by their former members. I especially loved seen AK's Natasha and Jenny but, it was an interesting and entertaining watch in general.

Monster: The Ed Gein Story

"The series explores the life of convicted murderer and body snatcher Ed Gein through allusions to fictional cultural works inspired by his crimes, such as Psycho (1960), The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974), and The Silence of the Lambs (1991)."

This is the 3rd season of the Monster series, suprisingly, I've only seen this one. I started watching the Jeffrey Dahmer one but never really finished it, maybe I'll go back to it at some point. It only has 8 episodes and even tho, it wasn't bad, sometimes it felt a little confusing cuz it jumped between eras. Maybe it's just me but I felt a little lost when that happened.

I also watched a couple of movies before October, cuz that's when I started the 31 Days of Horror Movies calendar thing I shared on my previous movies post, I feel like I watched more but, not all of them were good or worth recommending.

The Invitation

"After the death of her mother and having no other known relatives, Evie takes a DNA test and discovers a long-lost cousin she never knew she had. Invited by her newfound family to a lavish wedding in the English countryside, Evie's at first seduced by the sexy aristocratic host. However, she's soon thrust into a nightmare of survival as she uncovers twisted secrets about her family history and the unsettling intentions behind their sinful generosity."

This one is an American thriller from 2022, I watched it because it was a vampire movie. It was entertaining, a little cheesy and had a decent plot twist at the end. I don't think I'd rewatch it, once was more than enough but, it wasn't bad.

Immaculate

"The plot focuses on a young novice nun, who is invited to reside at a picturesque Italian convent, but slowly realizes the terrifying secrets it harbors."

I love religious horror movies and I find convents kinda creepy so, these movies work for me, haha. Even tho I think this one is more of a thriller, it did have a few jump scares and tension that made it interesting until the end. This one is from 2024.

Stopmotion

"A stop-motion animator struggles to control her demons after the loss of her overbearing mother."

Stopmotion is a British psychological horror movie from 2023. It is a weird movie, that's the best way to describe it. It kinda reminded me of when my sister and I used to watch Locotomia on Locomotion because they used to have stop motion shorts and stuff. I wouldn't say it's scary but, I really liked it.

K-pop Demon Hunters

"When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums or topping the Billboard charts, they're moonlighting as demon hunters to protect their fans from ever-present supernatural danger."

What can I say about this movie? I'm sure everyone has seen it by now. It took me a while to watch it and it was thanks to my bestie and her son that I did. I liked it a lot, more than I thought I would. I feel like if you are a kpop fan, like or know some things about korean culture, you notice lots of fun details throughout the movie. 

And yeah, the soundtrack is chatchy!!

And lastly, I'm gonna share the only 2 anime I watched this year! There are so many I still have to watch and catch up with...

Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Disturbance

"Caught between his destiny and his promise to never kill again, the curtain rises once again for the second season of Rurouni Kenshin!"

This is the second part or second season of the Rurouni Kenshin remake. It covers Kenshin's trip to Kyoto to stop Shishio. Love, love, love it.

Mugen No Juunin Immortal

"The series is set in Japan during the mid-Tokugawa Shogunate period and follows the cursed samurai Manji, who has to kill 1,000 evil men in order to regain his mortality."

I'm currently watching this one, my sister recommended it and, I've been loving it. I love everything samurai or old Japan so, yeah. Lots of cool characters with great weapons and fighting skills. I know there's also a live action movie that apparently came out before the anime. I'm defo planning to watch it once I finish the anime.

And, to wrap it up, I'll share this list of Christmas horror movies I've been watching this month. I haven't watched all of them but, since I don't love Christmas movies, horror holiday ones sound like a better option for me, hehe. 

That will be it, guys. There are so many shows I still have to watch so, I'm sure I'll be sharing more movies and shows next year. Feel free to send me recommendations or let me know if you have watched some of the ones I shared.

I'll see you next time~!💋 

Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Vampyr Stationery Set

In my previous post I showed you some pressies I recently recieved and this stationery set was one of them. I know, I know; this blog has been very BTVS loaded lately but, I am a fangirl and, I can't help it. And honestly, this Vampyr stationery set is too cool not to share.

The set comes in a box that resembles the Vampyr book from the show. It's great to display! Love the details on it, and if you remove and use the stuff in it, you can always store other things in it.

Front and back of the box. I'm gonna keep it on display on my living room's coffee table, I just love it so much! 

It comes with 20 notecards, 20 envelopes, 20 sticker seals and a notebook. 

I can't wait to use everything but, at the same time, I want to save the cards for special things or for people I know would appreciate them. Same with the notebook, I want to carry it around with me in my bag but don't wanna end up using it for something silly. Do you ever get that feeling?

These are the different cards with famous quotes from the show. I actually chose 2 and put them in frames on my living room.

I die with the stakes on the envelopes. Can they be more slayer-ish?

How cool would it be to seal a letter with one of these?

And there's this beauty. Inside it's lined notebook.

And, there you have it guys, merch I didn't know existed but I'm happy to have, haha. I promise this is the last Buffy post, at least for now.

I'll see you next time~!💋

I'm Spoiled! | Pressies from Canada |

A couple of weeks ago, I met my friend and former RP Taichou for the second time this year, he came over with his cousin and we were able to celebrate his birthday together. 

Since he's a dragon lover, I took him to this Dragon expo that, luckily was happening during his stay as a way to celebrate his b-day. The expo wasn't too big but, it was pretty cool and he loved it. Everything was dragon themed, even the gifts we gave him.

This guy here was the highlight of the expo, especially because of Hyorinmaru. (iykyk)

Their visit wasn't too long and we couldn't hang out as much as we wanted because of life and work but it was definitely fun. I hope we can repeat it again soon.

And well, as last time, he brought some pressies. Of course he didn't have to but, I am obssessed so, I wanted to share them around here cuz the guy knows how to keep his lieutenant happy, hehe. Let's do this!

I tried Tim Hortons thanks to him (we don't have it in my city) and loved it ever since so, he brought some vanilla capuccino, on of my favs. So good!

Continuing with the yummies, he gave me some seasonal pastires and cookies from Little Debbie as well as some Canadian cookies. You know how much I love pumpkin stuff and I'm so happy I can continue eating them. I already tried them all and, they are all delish but my favs have to be the Pumpkin Delights.

He also got me a box of Cheetos Mac 'N Cheese, I haven't made them yet but, I'm looking forward to trying them. I think it'll be fun!

So, in my country we got the Fanta Chucky's Punch but the can wasn't this cool, it didn't have Chucky on it and it was smaller, I still got it tho. But I was sooooo happy to receive this one which is way better. I haven't tried it yet, I'm sure the taste will be the same as the one I tried before but, this can is defo becoming a part of my collection.

Not for me, but still food related we have some Churu Bisque for my babies! I love it when my babies receive pressies too. Masha is a fan now.

He also got me a Beetlejuice blind box. I would've been happy with any figure really, cuz I love this movie way too much. I got Lydia wearing the red wedding dress. 

And, I saved the best for last. I mean, not the best best cuz I liked everything but, you know. Now I have a Buffy the Vampire Slayer stationery set. It is perfect! I think I'll get into it a little more in another post because I'm in love with it.

I just love how thoughtful and personal these presents were because, he really pays attention to details, even when he sends me bday pressies. It's the sweetest, this lieutenant is spoiled.

The pressies don't end here tho, I just wanted to kinda divide the gifts cuz his cousin also brought some things, honestly I wasn't expecting him to bring anything. Mainly because it had been the longest time since we last talked and, it was our first time meeting in person. Yet, he did and, then again, this girl is obsessed.

Meet Draco, my new baby boy. How cute is he? He's so round and soft, I can't! He is from the Snackles ZURU Halloween Series, honestly, it's my first time seeing them. I googled them and they are all adorable! The fact that we both are Gemini and share the same birthday made me SO happy. It's a little extra I didn't see coming. Of course he's not going to be a part of my Halloween decoration, he's staying all year round.

Bleach was the thing that brought us together years ago so, these ones are special. Shuhei is one of my main (many) crushes from the show, he's so hot. I'm super excited to read this book! It'll be my next read after I finish what I'm currently reading. And then we have the keychain that came in a blind bag. ♡ 

He bought 4 bags, one for each of us to open together. They both got Ichigo, my sister got Orihime and I got Rukia so, we exchanged them. Orihime is one of my fav female characters and she loves Rukia so, in a way, we were very lucky! They are all so cute tho.

I also received a Canada sweatshirt that I clearly haven't ironed, hehe.

And lastly, we have a cute maple leaf pin that is now with my pin mini collection on my dad's old denim jacket. ♡

And, that'll be the end of this big pressies haul that felt like an early Christmas. All these gifts were super unnecessary but they made this girl happy, hehe. Forever thankful with these loves, hope to see them again real soon.

I'll see you next time~!