Countryside - Blog Posts

Well chat, it's completely silent outside (I'm surrounded by two swamps full of frogs) and I'm not f--cking with that today 🫡

Note: I live in the countryside

Guest Bedroom

Haven’t posted in a while plus this is technically my first new year post. So for this si piece I went with a simple Italian village in the mountainous countryside. Didn’t color it cause I kinda wanted it to be like an old photo of how maybe simpler things were back then? Smth like that, also I am kinda lazy and don’t like coloring so that too lol overall though I think it came out pretty well, what do y’all think?

of dreams and whatnot

Maybe somewhere peaceful and quaint, I thought to myself one hot and humid Thursday afternoon. It was when Gel unexpectedly sent me a picture of her dream apartment, one of those dainty picture-perfect studios with a loft. She always mentioned that she wanted to live somewhere sub-urban, in a tiny flat with heaps of house plants, a plethora of art framed on the walls, and an abundance of yellow accents. I must say though, it all suits her hermit crab-like personality very well ㅎㅎㅎ.

I’ve always had this dream that one day, when I’ve earned enough, I’m going to move to a place far from the city. It could be because I’ve only lived in the Metro all my life, and it’s safe to say that I’m tired of all the hustle, bustle, and the extreme lack of fresh air. [cue in AB6IX: I wanna breathe, just set me free~] Still and all, I’ve always admired the beauty of nature way more than man-made structures anyway, the scenery of the countryside makes me feel a wave of comfort and healing. I greatly enjoy shows that are set in the province too; simple, slow-paced, yet immensely refreshing. It makes me feel a lot calmer, like I can breathe better, you know? 

Thinking of more reasons took me to a time when I was much younger. I realized that I have plenty of delightful memories associated with the scene. My family used to visit our grandma’s house in the province; we would always go once or twice a year and I always had waaaay too much fun. I remember sprinting away from the chickens and ducks in the backyard, picking rice grains at the farm with my cousins, running through the vast open-field, and jealously watch my older cousins lay down in a heaping pile of hay. (my mom wouldn’t let me because she said there might be poisonous snakes and rats, boo no fun!)

Perhaps my numero uno goal is to live each day simply and happily. I’m not really the type of person who wants to attain so much money, power, or hoard material things. Maybe this seems way too idealistic, but I just want to live a quaint life with my family and do the things I love everyday. Do art, see galaxies at night, grow my own produce, have at least 3 dogs, and maybe own a neighborhood cafe too! It all sounds like a great plan. ☺

Contemporary Deck in London Photo of a large, modern backyard deck with an addition to the roof