The January Link Love


Haaaaaaappy new year!!!

How did you all welcome twenty sixteen? I made it home to Ehime, just in time to watch Kohaku with the family and wake up at the crack of dawn to climb a mountain to see the first sunrise.

My sister and I huffed and puffed our way up a small mountain. I did not expect to be exercising this early in the year but it felt really good. We made good time and made it to the top with a few minutes to spare, which we spent hopping around, waiting for the sun to rise above the clouds. We watched as the tips of the clouds started to glisten like caramel. Then suddenly the first light burst above the clouds and it instantly warmed our faces. That sun, so dramatic!

I had a really fun time at home with the family. This year my sister came with her fiance and I suddenly realized that having the whole family together will come further and further apart. I guess that's the whole point of "leaving the nest." But that still doesn't stop me from yearning for more time together. (Or maybe it's just the holiday sentiment?)

This year should be very interesting, with family dynamics changing and work being more challenging than ever. But I am excited! Something about the new year that makes me optimistic! (Yes, even more than I already am...ha.)

I'm looking forward to exploring new places, even if just around the corner, and learning new things. I'm also going to continue practicing my skate boarding and maybe take up running again. I feel so much better after exercising. And more than anything, I'm going to appreciate the people around me and make sure they know that I care. I hope to make this year meaningful :)


What are you looking forward to this year? xx

-------------------------------------------------------Link Love-------------------------------------------------------

- My nengajo this year.

Keep it simple.

- We've all experienced it, right?

- This reminds me that I need to read more often.

- Ha! Remember this song?

- A do-for-yourself-at-least-once-a-year list.

- Tokyo in these photos.

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