![shopping bags.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/iamraincrystal/AK28swbjziKQfTMXfeAWqANLCoScmokcNsSunf4dRv6avGxBC29LMpzc9NVRM6g.png) Heya all 👋 I'm back from a little bit of break. It's been relatively warmer these days. Heat indices locally have been increasing. One way to keep cool is to stay away from the sun or any outdoor activities. I'm afraid that even my nightly walks have been affected. I decided to cut down on my steps so I need not stay too long outside. I've set a time of hiding out inside with the cooling system from eight in the evening. 😅 wish me luck when bills payment arrives. 🤞 Seriously though, what has this got to do with my chosen topic today? https://youtu.be/6yr9wADlc8c?si=j_XlzjGc8n6TZvp1 Let me share this interesting video from one of the YT channels that I follow. I truly appreciate the topic featured on this channel. This talks on how buying less stuff can actually be more beneficial for us in the long run. I'm actually thankful that I've learnt this lesson. These days I mostly only purchase stuff I need, esp. consumables. I've been on the journey of decluttering for the past years. I'm not totally done with this project. I'd admit I've slowed down a bit in letting go of stuff I don't need anymore. I know I'll get around to it again soon. For the meantime, I will try and work on organizing more stuff around the flat for easier cleaning. Last month, I hired a professional cleaning service to do some deep cleaning in the flat. I have come to realize that having less stuff means cleaning is easier and faster too. That's a new goal for the next time I would be booking another professional cleaning. https://youtu.be/3lfb_KeqdEM?si=_3g9gt4CG--T-RcY The Apothecary Diaries. My daughter mentioned this anime series to me, so I checked it out on Netflix. I must say I really enjoyed watching it. It's apparently a very popular light novel and manga, but I'm only familiar with the series adaptation. Now, I can't wait for more episodes to come. Last I read, the next season would be out in October this year. 😅 ___ ### Prompt A Day : QUOTE **"Spring is nature's way of saying, 'Let's start over.'" - Unknown** *shoutout to @shadowspub for the daily prompt (subscribe to her newsletter)* I can imagine how true this is, esp. in places where winter's harsh. From what I've gathered, a lot of folks are truly looking forward to spring time. It must be a wonderful feeling seeing a lot of the plants growing back. I know I'd enjoy seeing more flowers too. 😆 For folks like us where the only season we have is hot and hotter, I can only imagine how beautiful spring can be. 😉 ___ ![happy april.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/iamraincrystal/AKpABSBjqrSDxSK9hUBGCsCK4moMqXB9EzCMigjnLNXgiVhHniJCZvzvZnGYQ7r.png) We're a week into the new month. How fast time seems to fly by these days. I swear the days are getting shorter. 😂 From experience, it's the hottest month for us locally. No fun indeed. I'm 🙏❤️✨ that the cooler weather arrives sooner here. **I actively work on these affiliate sites daily. My target is to reach another payout on LL. Right now, I'm halfway there.** ___

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___ It's a wrap for today. Thankful that we're another day closer to the weekend. 🙌 Do enjoy a wonderful weekend! Nighty night from Manila. Ta-tah! 👋 ![untitled.gif](https://media.tenor.com/0gcYudQchxMAAAAC/thursday-quotes.gif) ___
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