I absolutely, positively, so very much adore books. truly. sometimes that means buying them and lovingly placing them on my bookshelf to admire before I get around to reading them, and sometimes it means getting completely lost in their pages. either way, the conclusion is the same: I love books with my whole heart. I read just about every genre, but fantasy and slice-of-life stories hold a special place in my heart. there's something magical about stepping into worlds filled with wonder, or finding pieces of my own life reflected in stories that feel comfortingly familiar.

and because stories mean so much to me, I also love writing. it has always been one of my favorite ways to pour out everything living inside my head and heart—the thoughts that linger too long, the feelings I can't quite say aloud, and the little moments I never want to forget. more often than not, writing is where all of those things find a home.

I'm also a huge movie lover. my favorite genres are pretty similar to the ones I enjoy reading, but I love exploring all kinds of films. psychology thrillers are especially fascinating to me because they always leave me wondering what's really going on inside a character's mind and what hidden thoughts are waiting to be uncovered..?

as for music... well, I listen to it every single day—from the moment I wake up until the moment I fall asleep again. I'm not exaggerating. I have a playlist for nearly everything I do, and every single one serves an important purpose in my life. there's a soundtrack for quiet mornings, creative afternoons, late-night thoughts, and everything in between.

beyond my biggest loves, I'm also someone who is deeply, deeply enchanted by the ocean and everything that lives within it. my mom likes to call me her "water girl" because of how much I've always loved being around water. there's just something about the sea that feels like home to me.

and perhaps because curiosity is one of my favorite companions, I'm always eager to try new things. right now, I'm learning how to play the ukulele, practicing sketching, and diving deeper into design. I've also been making little creations out of clay lately—though, knowing myself, that hobby might soon transform into making crafts with beads instead. I love discovering new interests, following them wholeheartedly, and seeing where they take me next.