Micahrealist

And it's rainy season again! When I was in Uni, I remembered our college professor who shared the idea of preparing a "Go" Bag in case of emergencies. Initially, I did not bother to prepare such thing because the packing list overwhelmed the phlegmatic side in me. We live in a flood-free area and in my three decades of existence, I don't remember any major or life threatening disaster in our family. But life itself is full of uncertainties, and I realized that the best time for preparedness is NOW! (I prepared some ''Go" Bags for everyone in our household) Yes, it is important to be prepared for emergencies because disasters like floods, earthquakes, and fire are absolutely no joke. Just like the Emergency fund, an Emergency "Go" Bag serves as a cushioning tool for one's survival. But first, what do we mean by Pre-Mortem? And what is the significance of having Emergency bag in times of crisis? Pre Mortem , according to the Merriam-Webster d...

  (My beloved pet, Army!)      I never purchased any kind of pet, because of the responsibility that comes with it. But when Army came into my life, it gave me an opportunity to share some love and compassion towards animals, specially dogs. I was so thankful that my brother in law gave this sweet little one as a gift! In my 3 years of being a fur parent, I realized that somehow I have wasted some penny for unnecessary things. Therefore, I have listed some insights that helped me to be more mindful and organized when taking care of a fur baby.   (Fun Run event in Azuela Cove) She only has (1)one collar, (1)one leash, & no clothes. I noticed that she doesn’t like wearing them anyway. I bought her a fleece blanket to sleep well at night. Dogs need some warmth too when they sleep. I make sure to allocate budget for vaccinations, treats, and pet grooming. I do bath her once a week only. The rest of the week, I use deodorant spray to at least minimize odor and we...

 I thought I would be able to join the Sante Barley TRA this year.... But lately, I got interested into something different, and that is baking. XD (Photo from Nogie's Lifestyle Skill Tutorials) I went to a workshop, to know about baking cakes for beginners. I know that there are a lot of free learning materials online. But because I don't have the equipment at home to start with, I decided to register for a hands-on experience.  As a newbie to baking, I never thought that most of us in the class were already bakers themselves. My seatmate was a self-taught baker, and she started her business since the pandemic. She used to be an employee, who learned baking through online videos and it amazed me how she slowly transitioned herself into a fulltime baker. I immediately followed her page, and truly her creations were really cute! She already made a lot of cakes just by starting from scratch. It makes me happy to hear that such possibilities could happen if there's a will and...

     With all the decluttering ideas and minimalist aesthetics, have you ever wondered how can an artist achieve clutter-free area without jeopardizing the creative mind?       For sure I am not the only one who is thinking about this. As someone who joins minimalism movement in online communities, I enjoy looking at people’s interiors and how they keep their space clean and organized. However, there is a part of me who wants freedom, and freedom itself is like a pleasure of not limiting yourself in a neutral palette, or not wearing office uniforms, or not following rules and doing whatever the hell you want, or not minding the opinions of others, or just enjoying life as if there is no tomorrow.   my art/ study desk while listening to Lavendaire :D      It took me long how to organize my little space, but one thing for sure, is that decluttering really helps. Unlike the old money aesthetics, the concept of minimalism helps me to ...

  Hoka. Trilogy Run Asia National Finals at SM Moa Complex A few days ago, I finished my 10km run in the HOKA Trilogy Run Asia National Finals. The event was held in Manila, which served as the epic culmination after finishing the three (3) races conducted this year. It was my first experience to participate in TRA, and I'm glad that I did it despite having second thoughts. Flying to Manila just for a running event seemed to be a luxury for me as a non-athlete, obviously because I just did it for experience and not to become a podium runner. But at that moment, I wanted to see a new perspective outside my comfort zone so then I decided to join and feel the moment. And indeed, it is true that even if we don't need to spend a lot to become healthy, there is always a "race day magic" whenever we join annual events. For those who don't know, HOKA Trilogy Run Asia (formerly known as "Runrio Trilogy"), was a multi-destination running event founded by Rio dela ...

  I’m not so proud of this but… it’s been a while since my last work! I’m suffering with art block again. :( In short, I became unproductive with my page. I literally have nothing to post online.  Well, I did some little practice with acrylics and pet pawtraits but did not feel any progress at all. My realism level was still the same (according to me—my worst critic!) and my patience gradually decreasing. Can somebody relate???! Anyway, my coping mechanism for now is by doing small steps. And take note, I only do this during rest days when there is no internet connection or when I’m bored. Even if there is no feeling of motivation. I’ve been making clip arts , I know it’s not as easy as 1-2-3  but I think that would be useful as digital products in my shop. And besides, clip arts don’t require background, so I only focus on the object drawn! Another thing is digital doodles . I noticed that a lot of clients demand for cartoon-style portraits and chibi’s (…which I personal...