Welcome to November

November🍂

We are on the second to last month of the year. We will continue staying strong, meeting our goals, and if you are a student, remember to push through. Do not give up!! This month will be full of amazing memories and adventures. 

There are some plans that are pending for the month and a few that are almost finalized. One thing I am not looking forward to is working on Black Friday. Thankfully this is the month where I'll be getting more hours at work. Besides work, I'm still continuing my goals for the winter arc even though I am struggling. Publishing blogs has been a little difficult but I am slowly trying to bring that up.

My bucket list is still the same. My TBR list is going to change and hopefully I can still meet my goal of reading 12 books before the year ends. If I remember correctly, I think I only need 4 more books to reach my goal. I have been slacking on my current book but I am going to try to finish that as soon as possible!! I am planning to continue meeting up with my friends as I haven't seen them in almost 2 months. Waiting for November to be the month of opportunities before the year ends.

WIML

Lake Arrowhead🌄

First time going to Lake Arrowhead and almost decided to not go last minute due to an unexpected family situation. I did not want to leave my family member's side but he insisted that I should still go and enjoy life. It was a really tough decision for me and even though I went, I still bugged him as I was away for the weekend. I told him every chaotic moment that happened at the Airbnb and let’s just say that it was a good laugh.

Days before leaving was the packing process and I’m happy that the sorority retreat experiences helped me in this situation. Only took a carry on full of clothes and costumes and a small duffle bag that had my boots, hygiene products, and makeup essentials. It was a little hard to choose the ‘going out outfits’ as the weather range from 40ºF to 50ºF and most of my clothes were summer clothes/LA winter clothes. Good thing I was able to figure out an outfit and they were perfect for the days that I was there. 

The drive to Lake Arrowhead was not bad at all. Traffic was decent and nothing chaotic. The drive through the mountains was the end of me. I am not a fan of hills or rain and the days that my group and I were there, it was filled with hills and rain. Quite a scary moment if you ask me. Imagine driving up hills with rain, thick fog, and at night. One of the worst moments of my life!! Will I do it again? Probably. During the day there wasn’t much fog which was beautiful when you can enjoy the view. Especially when arriving at the cabin. Felt very homey and cozy. One thing that I kept telling my sister was that I wanted to see a bear as there were signs saying “Beware of Bears”. Never saw one throughout our stay which was probably better for us. Exploring Lake Arrowhead was beautiful but cold. It didn’t help that the wind would move the fog fairly quickly but when there wasn’t any, it was beautiful to enjoy. We all kept saying that it feels like we were in one of the Twilight movies. Definitely planning on going back during the autumn season.

Book Review📚

Book Review: 2

Title: Threshing Day

Author: Rebecca Yarros

Rate: 5/5

Date Started: 10/22/2026                                                Date Finished: 10/24/2026

Genre: Fantasy                                                                 Number of Pages: 204

Summary:

If you have read Fourth Wing and the rest of the Empyrean Series, you are going to love this book!! You get to read the stories of 13 characters and learn more about their dragon bonding process and how they felt before and during the moments that their dragons chose them. Can't say a lot of what happens in every story because I will be spoiling a lot but all I can say is that it is a perfect release before the 4th book is complete and published.

Recommendation:

I recommend reading this book for anyone that has read books 1-3 from the Empyrean series!! This book is an easy chill read and one that can give you a break from other book genres you are reading. Every story is different but they are stories that you will enjoy. 

College 101

Post Midterms

During college you get to learn and experience the amount of midterms you are and will be taking depending on your major. You are studying like no other and trying to find a schedule that works for you but one thing you only get to experience after your very first midterm is that there are more than just 1 midterm per semester. Some classes have 2 per semester, others have 3 and some might have more. There is a lot going on and sometimes you have to remind yourself why you are doing this. 

After the first week of midterms, you'll feel drain. If you did not do well on the first set of midterms, do not bring yourself down. It is easier said than done but remember, you are going for a degree that will be used in the future. If you are feeling down after taking your midterm, that is normal. Sometimes it may feel like you didn't study enough or might've missed a topic and that is normal. 

The best way that I found myself motivated after midterms weren't just mini rewards but also a change in scenery. Taking a break in between studying was something that helped me. It kept me distracted for a bit and helped my brain retain information that was being reviewed. It also helped my mental health. That is a topic that not a lot of college students talk about in public or on the media and I am here to touch upon this topic for every college student. Yes midterms, exams, projects, research papers, or any other heavy assignment can be draining and sometimes we are not aware of it. Next college blog entry will be touching on this topic more and the best ways to take care of yourself as a student!! For now, do not give up!! You will pass those exams and you will do amazing this fall semester!!

WIML

Knotts Scary Farm

This year was my first time going to Knotts Scary Farm with loved ones and let me just say that it was something I didn't fully expect. We did get to spend time in the theme park before the Halloween festivities but we did have to leave the park at 5pm. I found it a little odd that everyone in the park had to leave before the start of the festivities and can I just say that I was so shocked with how many people were making line to enter the park. Entering back to the park wasn't as bad as leaving but that is where the real fun began. 

Riding roller coasters at night is always better. The adrenaline is felt more and it makes the roller coaster experience a lot better. The wait times were not bad since almost everyone was waiting in line at the haunted houses. That is where most of the people were at and the best part about these haunted houses is that it is free. The haunted houses were also pretty lengthy which was such a good feeling because it makes the experience worth it. There was one haunted house that I wanted to go to and it is a new one that has been added called 'Inked'. Since this was one of the newest haunted houses it was a packed and it was close to an hour wait. 

Through all the walking that we had done, we did get to stop by at an outdoor theater and enjoy the shows that they had. It gave a good break in between the walking that almost everyone enjoyed. The dance performances and acrobats were the ones that we really got to see and it was amazing to watch. Even if it was the last couple of minutes that we got to enjoy. 

WIML

October Nails

If it is one thing about nails in October it is the variations of autumn and Halloween nails. I am saving all the ones that I see and like on a Pinterest board to recreate them on press on. One nail design that I really want to recreate are the Nightmare Before Christmas. There have been many different designs based rom the movie and I get the urge to do all of them but I will be cutting it down to one design and implementing cat eye polishes. 

The next set I want to work on is on a Coraline inspired set. After watching the movie and getting a lot of Coraline nail videos on TikTok, I want to recreate some of them. Well perhaps just one but I'm indecisive on which one I want to do. I have been leaning more towards Mr. Bobinsky's circus as there are a lot more decorations that can be added onto the nail.

Last set I want to do is an autumn set. There are a lot of these kind of inspos and it is hard to choose just one. Although I do have quite a few ideas, it is just a matter of which one do I really want to work on.

WIML

Winter Arc🖤

As October officially begins today, so does winter arc!! I’m looking forward to it and excited to make my goals part of my daily routine. Based on the goals that I set for myself, I am doing pretty good but the one that I have been struggling with is sleeping early and waking up early. As I have been reading again, I tell myself one more chapter and that turns into me reading 10 chapters. Starting today I am going to try to set a better time for me to read and won’t be keeping me up all night. This is something that is affecting the time that I wake up and I will be modifying my morning alarm to allow my body adjusted to a new transition. There will be no new goals added to my winter arc as I have seen that I have set out a lot for me. If you are starting your winter arc now too, let’s do this together and not lose motivation!!

Welcome to October

Start of October🤍

It is officially October and I am so excited for what is to come!! Many more book shopping days, the fall drinks, Halloween!!! Hopefully the weather starts calming down in Los Angeles. I am tired of 80-90 degree weather. I am trying to wear hoodies and crewnecks when I am out with friends and family. I will patiently be waiting for the weather to start calming down because I am not happy with summer weather. On the bright side of things, Winter Arc officially starts today and so far I am doing pretty good with my goals. 

October is going to be filled with many more books (meeting my reading goals), more job applications (hopefully I get to hear from one soon because this waiting game is not it), enjoying night outs, and hopefully I get to go to more theme parks this month!! I am itching to get on a rollercoaster and feel the adrenaline. October is going to be a month of more opportunities not just for me but for you as well!!

 

Book Review📚

Book Review: 1

Title: Midnight on the Celestial

Author: Julia Alexandra

Rate: 3.8/5

Date Started: 09/02/2026                                                Date Finished: 09/30/2026

Genre: Horror-Fantasy                                                     Number of Pages: 336

Summary:

I have been looking forward to reading this book based on the cover. Starting with the introduction to the main character herself was straight to the point. Perfect explanation to her morphic powers and how it is to live in a world where not everyone has a morphic power. The entire plot had smooth transitions as you start a new chapter. I will say that reading about a cruise ship that contains morphia to give that experience to those who were not born with it was something quite interesting. There is a lot being discovered about the cruise ship and its flaws regarding the mistreatment on the workers. As I read this book, there were a lot more creepy situations going on in this ship that the main character was being kept out from. The main character Roe finds out that the ship is not what she thought it was and while she confronted her Father, there was a lot lies she grew up with and truths that were hard to take in. 

Recommendation:

I do recommend reading this book!! This book is an easy chill read and one that can give you a break from other book genres you are reading. 

SCS 💐🤍

Solo Dates🤍

Showing yourself a little bit of self love is important. Nothing drastic, just a solo date can never go wrong. I occasionally take myself on solo dates and I have been implementing them on myself a little more now. Sometimes I go shopping, a mini drive, or taking myself for a little treat. There are a few things that I enjoy doing when going out solo.

Mini Coffee Runs

It cannot be a solo date without a coffee or matcha. Depending on what your favorite drink is. For me, the drink that I get depends on my mood. Sometimes I want to get a coffee, there are times where I get a matcha, or I switch it up to either a tea or refresher. Going to a coffee shop close by or trying a new one is the perfect way to get this started. They can be local coffee shop, a pop up, or small business. 

Skin Care Shopping

One of my favorite solo dates is skin care shopping. Whenever I run out of products to use, I go shopping to get a new set. The number one thing that I can never run out of is face masks. These are my favorite thing to add in my skin care routine and shopping for these is what I enjoy the most. Eye masks are another thing that I enjoy shopping for and one that runs out fairly quickly. Of course there is my moisturizer, cleanser, toner, and sunscreen that I go buy. Even getting a new body wash, exfoliator, lotion, or body cream. Going solo to purchase these is even better when I get to take my time to enjoy looking around the store and smelling the new fragrances. The stores that I go to when buying my skin care or any hygiene product is Ulta, Target, Marshalls, TJ Maxx, or Bath & Body Works. You can never go wrong with any of these stores!!

Flowers

There was a time where I wasn't a big fond of receiving flowers. Then again I was a kid and was a little to focus on school and volleyball. Starting my sorority experience and buying flowers for the newest members that we helped throughout there process changed my mindset a little. Going out with my friends to local areas around campus and coming across flower shops was another step. We would all purchase little bouquets for ourselves and there was one that was always our favorite. There was a shop where we were able to chose the flowers we wanted for our own bouquet and that made it special for me. Now, when I get the chance, I take advantage on my solo dates to buy myself some flowers as a sign of self love and enjoying the day. It also makes your home look lively.