Five Things In February 2021

This month is good, especially for the blog. I posted pretty consistently (well, 5 blog posts in a month is consistent enough for me) and I have been very happy with my content, too. I noticed a little growth in my stats and I am just on the roll at the moment, I guess! Noticed that February has provided us with some really nice weather to be outdoors too and I ended up spending many days outside along with my tea. 

Five Things In February 2021
February was loaded with new experiences!

February's Highlights

My first bullet journal video on Instagram!

When it comes to my journal, it's so personal to me, and showing it for the world to see is probably one of the most frightening things I have ever done. I know it's not that deep but for the past years, I was journaling in some type of a hush-hush way. 

So why did I choose to show it now? I don't have any solid reasons but that video was an impromptu one, to be honest. I didn't plan on recording myself doing all the spreads but it happened. It was such an anxious moment after pressing the 'Share' button but it was a success, I guess? It got a lot of impressions and traction. To top it off, I got a lot of sweet, kind messages from my Instagram peeps. I thought I would put this in my Five Things just because.

I have it saved on my Instagram highlights if you want to watch it! 

My sudden obsession with coffee?

I am not a coffee drinker at all. I don't hate it, I just prefer my tea more, they're not tooth-staining, but tell me why I could never give up on coffee this month? It's crazy considering how I'd develop heart palpitations and caffeine headaches just by drinking half a cup of coffee. I crave the taste of iced coffee with no sugar but a bit of cream a little too much this time. This can't be healthy for me. And I am drinking one as I am writing this post T.T

A low-buy for 2021

I know I talked about me being on a low-buy in my previous post, right? Just had to put it out there again real quick, I am in my mid-20s and I am currently jobless (apart from managing my small business) but there's just a lot of other stuff that I need to be spending my money on. I am learning to drive, which comes with a big cost, too, right? Albeit a short-term. 

So I have set up a few rules that I need to stick to, to restrict my unhealthy spending habit. 

  • Big purchases can wait - items that I have my eye on, but aren't necessarily a need, i.e. an Apple watch that I have been obsessively eyeing. Let's say after a month or two I am still wanting it, I will consider a purchase.
  • Do not follow the trends and buy things just so I can "fit in".
  • No new clothing - except for Eid.
  • Low-buy beauty/ stationeries/ home decor - repurchase is tolerable but nothing over RM100 and as for new products, I am going to be limiting myself to only one (1) product in each category per month, and still nothing over RM100.
  • No impulse purchases
Honestly speaking, setting these rules for myself has been surprisingly freeing. I want to use as much of my free time to indulge in something that's going to benefit me. You will notice fewer beauty-related/ reviews/ hauls on my blog this year, which sounded pretty sad. But I guess this is my time to give some life back to the topics that weren't getting as much spotlight as they should. If you have ever been in a low-buy before, please give homegirl a support!

Penthouse Season 2!!!

The hottest K-drama of all time. It's trending for a good reason. It's such a nerve-wracking drama, filled with the most unbelievable plot twists! Anything is possible in this drama so save your predictions. It's worth all the headaches and heartaches. Why do you think it's even made its own way into my year 2020 recap? It's THAT good. 

February's after-the-pen bullet journal flip through

Five Things In February 2021
Well, it's your turn now. How's your February?

20 comments

  1. I need to get back on a low buy! Your bullet journal looks great! xx

    Danielle's Beauty Blog 

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  2. I love your bullet journal! I also wanted to start this year making my own bullet journal, but I still haven't done it. But it's on my goals of the year! You have achieved such good goals this month! Good work and keep going :)

    xx dasynka
    http://dasynka.com

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    1. Thank you! You're so sweet! I wish you all the best, doll xx

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  3. Your journal layout looks great! Good luck with your low-buy too! I did a no-buy for 8 months on fashion things one year and it helped me curb my spending, but as I've bought something every month this year so far I can't say I'm doing a low buy, haha! I am buying less than this time last year I guess!

    Hope that you had a nice weekend :) It was a bit hot and humid here but we still managed to get out to the park :)

    Away From The Blue

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    1. Thank you! I just feel bad for my bank account that I had to start a low-buy. I want to start small, so a low-buy seems okay and forgiving for a beginner like me. Have a good one! xx

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  4. I love how creative you are with your bullet journal! I have set myself a goal of a no-spend March (except for meds etc) - I'm determined to stick to it! x

    Beautylymin

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    1. Thank you and all the best! Please keep us updated with your goal xx

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  5. I'm also not a big fan of coffee (tea drinkers, unite!), since I get so uncomfortable whenever I get heart palpitations, but I do like its taste! I super love loooove your bullet journal! ♡♡ it's so pretty and dainty. Congrats on sharing your first bullet journal video on Instagram! Definitely a great feat to be able to push ourselves outside our comfort zones, even in the small things such as these instances. :") thank you for sharing with us, and hope you're having a great week!

    Anna Jo | www.helloannajo.com

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    1. You're such a sweetheart! It's a whole new experience and I'm living for it <3 Thank you for reading!

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  6. Love your bullet journal, I really need to start one! x

    Zoey | www.zoeyolivia.com

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  7. I love your bullet journal! Coffee is great!xx

    emjbarker.blogspot.co.uk

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  8. Ok, your bullet journal is just stunning! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Katie | katieemmabeauty.com

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  9. I love having a little insight into your February!! I'm also on a bit of a spending ban at the minute to try save as much as possible x

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    1. Thank you! I would say for the longest time, I'm not a saving kind of girl, I'm more like a spending kind of girl but I'm preparing for the worst right now. I can't be spending my money impulsively anymore haha!

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  10. I love your Low Buy bullet points! I think you covered it really well. I'm still struggling with impulse purchases especially if they are limited edition items. Thanks for sharing so I can keep going strong with my low buy for the next 6 months :D

    Mari | www.dazedmari.com

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    1. Thank you so much Mari! I have to be slightly strict with myself this time. I can't be over spending my money haha! Good luck xx

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