Category: Hobbies
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The Hour of the Star: My Gateway to Classics Fiction
Clarice Lispector’s The Hour of the Star is the book that first pulled me into the classic fiction. The beauty of its quotes lingers with me.
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Breaking the Rules and Finding My Creative Flow on Bookstagram
I turned my Bookstagram from polished content into a creative space. Letting go of the rules helped me enjoy sharing again in my own way.
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How My Hobbies Transformed the Way I Travel
I used to dread planning holidays until hobbies gave me a new way to enjoy it. Now, every trip feels more personal and exciting.
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Journaling Is Easy, Until It Isn’t
Five months into daily journaling, writing feels easy until big emotions hit. I’m learning to sit with them and return when I’m ready.
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A Beginner’s Bouquet Care: Personal Note
Personal notes on beginner flower bouquet care, with simple tips that helped fresh flowers last up to 2 weeks.
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Stumbling into Book Lover’s Heaven: Helsinki Antiquarian Book Days 2025
A bookstore visit led me to the Helsinki Antiquarian Book Days. See what rare finds and collections you can discover at this annual event!
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Hobonichi Notebook as a Commonplace Book and Journal
Here’s how my Hobonichi notebook became a creative vault for quotes, reflections, and inspiration I didn’t know I was looking for.
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The First Book in Each of My Lives
From childhood to now, every phase of life brought a first book that stayed with me. These are the stories I’ll always remember.
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Handwriting vs Digital Notes: A Cure for Writer’s Block?
I switched from digital note-taking to handwritten journaling and found unexpected inspiration. How did slowing down help unblock my writing?
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How I Saved a Wilted Rose Using Homemade Flower Food
I used to panic over caring for flowers until I saved a wilted rose with homemade flower food. It was the start of a surprising new hobby.
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Book Hunting in Helsinki: An April Sale at Akateeminen Kirjakauppa
April in Helsinki means one thing for book lovers: Akateeminen’s book sale! Come see the titles that caught my eye this season.
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Beyond Self-Help: Why Nonfiction Deserves a Second Look
Nonfiction isn’t what most people expect. It goes beyond self-help into memoirs, science, nature, and stories that spark curiosity and wonder.
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What I Learned About Reading Slumps
I couldn’t focus on reading, until I gave in to a slice of cake. Here’s how a small craving helped me get back into the reading zone.
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Fresh Flowers at Home: Beginning a New Daily Joy
A spontaneous encounter with fresh flowers in Helsinki made me see beauty and space anew, changing my home and my pace.
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How Poetry Helped My Burnout and Anxiety
Struggling with burnout, I ditched typical books and found comfort in poetry. Poems soothed my anxiety and rekindled my reading passion.
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Where to Find Journaling Stationery in Helsinki
Find the best journaling supplies in Helsinki, from popular stationery stores to unexpected spots with cute stickers and planners.
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You Don’t Hate Reading, You Just Haven’t Found the Right Books
Think you hate reading? Maybe you just haven’t found the right books yet. Here’s how unexpected reads completely changed my perspective.
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My Fun Design Market Spring 2025 Experience
I explored Fun Design Market Spring 2025 for the perfect journal stickers: cute designs, witty words, and more. Can’t wait for the next one!
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How I Set Up My Hobonichi Weeks Mega
Check out how I set up my Hobonichi Weeks Mega to track moods, plan goals, and journal daily. Turning it into more than just a planner.
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How Journaling Changed How I Capture Life
I stopped journaling out of fear, but years later, I picked up my pen again. Here’s how journaling changed the way I capture life.
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How to Read More Books Without Forcing Yourself
Reading more became effortless once I stayed in the flow, followed my curiosity, and let go of books that didn’t spark interest.
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Helsinki for Book Lovers
If you love books as much as I do, Helsinki is filled with amazing bookstores and cozy libraries waiting to be explored.
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Why Hobonichi Weeks Mega Feels Right
After months of searching, I finally found a planner that fits my journaling style. What makes the Hobonichi Weeks Mega so special?
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One Month of Handwritten Journaling
One month of writing on paper has brought surprising changes to my routine. Here’s my update, the pros and the cons, on how it’s going!
























