I Moved to LA!

As an international student, I am now living in downtown LA. For the last  few months, I have been preparing the big move. I have to travel to the other side of the world alone, pack up my whole life into two big luggage and one carry-on. The journey is amazing, yet terrifying! This is the first time I ever leave home, let alone live in a different country.

What I've Been Doing Lately

Hey guys! Sorry I haven't posted for a couple of weeks now, I will do my best to get back on track. And, I would like to tell you a little bit of what I have been doing lately. 

As you may or may not know, I am applying for college in the US. I am 26, now, and I already got a college experience. But, I want to study abroad to the US and learn graphic design. I plan to get all my application process done by the end of September, so I have been fully focusing on my applications these past few weeks. 

Be Productive With The 15 Minute Rule

      Do you have the problem finishing your to-do list? Do you often find yourself working on one thing whole day but neglect other important things? I like to plan my day with to-do list. But, I used to have problems finishing them. I sometimes spend too much time doing one particular thing, and left myself no time for other things. Then I found out a method to help me get things done more effectively. In this post, I am sharing with you my secret to be more productive and efficient.

HAUL: Planner Supply- Stamps

      If you have read my earlier post about my new Erin Condren Life Planner, you may know that I am very into planning and getting organized, now. After a couple of weeks of planning, I decided to get some supplies to help make planning more interesting, and help me organize things easier. I really like the idea of using stamps to decorate and organize. I love how stamps are reusable, and it doesn't add additional weight or thickness to the planner book.

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: I Opened an Etsy Shop!

Meili Printable on Etsy

      I am very excited to make this announcement to you! I have been planning on opening a store on Etsy, and I finally did! The name of my store is "Meili Printables". If you have checked my "About Me" page, you may know that "meili" means "beautiful" in Mandarin. So, the name of the store basically means "Beautiful Printables"! 

Love / Hate Tag

      I have got a special post for you today. I am doing the "Love/Hate Tag", I was tagged by the sweet Nana from Nicole's Notebook. Don't forget to visit her blog as well. I rarely share personal things on my blog, so I think it is a great opportunity for us to know each other a little bit better. The rule is simple, just list 10 things you hate, 10 things you love, and tag 10 people. 

5 Blogs to Learn about Blogging

      I have been blogging for more than 6 months. There are a lot of resources that helped me learn along the way, from SEO tips, header design, to social media. In this post, I am sharing with you 5 of my favorite blogs that teaches you how to blog professionally. Some of these websites are also great for people who want to start their own business, become a writer or designer.

Mission Statement Builder

Mission Statement Builder by Franklin Covey

      I recently found this amazing website called Mission Statement Builder by Franklin Covey. Do you ever try to write down your mission statement or life goals, but there are so many things in your mind that you don't know where to start? Or, your mind is completely blank without any idea of what you want in your life? This website can help!

My New Erin Condren Life Planner First Impression

My New Erin Condren  Life Planner

      I just got my very first Erin Condren Life Planner! I am so excited! I first learned about this planner from Elle Fowler's Planner 101 video. Then I realized there is a huge planner community on the internet. I saw many posts and videos online about how people decorate and organize their Erin Condren Life Planner. I finally decided to get one myself. Before I start my first impression review, I am going to tell you the story of why I got this planner.

BOOK REVIEW: The Girl on the Trains by Paula Hawkins

      I just finished this book called "The Girl on the Train". I saw the book review video from Essie Button, and I thought this book is quite interesting. She said this is quite a page turner, she just can't wait to get to the end. Since I am a slow reader, it would take me too long to get to the end, so I decided to get the audio version. If you haven't read this yet, keep reading to see if this is something you would like. If you have read it, feel free to discuss with me in the comment!

7 Natural Remedies to Cure Insomnia

7 Natural Remedies to Cure Insomnia

      There are many reasons that can cause insomnia. Especially nowadays when people are more stressed and often neglect their diet. Some people have a hard time falling asleep, some have a trouble of waking up in the middle of the night. I've experienced insomnia a couple of days ago. I tossed and turned until the sun comes up. That night, I read some articles about how to cure insomnia. And, I am going to share with you some effective natural remedies to help you sleep better and healthier.

BOOK REVIEW: Paper Towns by John Green

Paper Towns by John Green

      I can't believe I have finished 3 books in May! I read Red Queen, The Jewel, and Paper Towns. It's really amazing how digital world can help us read more. I just finished Paper Towns by John Green on my Kindle App, and I think the book is really nice. The story is based on some teenagers in their senior year of high school. And, what they went through this huge adventure of finding Margo. 

New Header and Blog Design

      I just updated my blog design! I have always wanted to design an unique header, and I finally made it! I love this header so much, I am very happy with the way it came out. I want to make everything girly and romantic. But, I keep the layout simple to let my contents and images stand out. In this post, I will show you how I designed the header.

What's in My Bag

What's in My Bag

      I find that you can find a lot about someone through what they carry in their bag, and I've always enjoyed watching Youtube video about this. My bag has been pretty organised lately, so I thought it's a good time to share with you what's inside. I used to carry heavy bags with lots of unnecessary stuffs. But, now I enjoy a lighter tidier bag with me. Let's take a look at my bag to begin with.

Book Review: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

      Since I started listening to audiobooks, I finished up so many books I wanted to read. So, I am searching for some new books to enjoy. I have seen some book reviews and made a new list of books I want to read in the future. And, I decided to start by Red Queen. I just finished this book recently, and I am going to tell you how I think about it.

Mother's Day Gift Guide 2015

      Mother's day is coming! If you haven't decide what to give your mom, then I hope this last-minute gift guide can give you some ideas. I have covered skincare to fashion and home decor, I believe you'll find something your mom is going to love.

Monthly Goals- May 2015

      It is time for my monthly goals! Every month I will do a "monthly goals" post, to reflect on my goals last month, and set new ones for this month. I think goal setting is really a great way to get things done and know where you are going in the future. If you don't like to waste your time and be aimless, or you want to add some purpose to your life, you should write down your goals, too!

5 Steps to Live the Life You Want

      Are you living a life you've always wanted? Or, is your life doing great but they're some things you want to improve. In this post I am going to tell you 5 easy steps to live the life you want. This method doesn't work only for careers, use these simple steps to boost your finance, relationships, health, and more. 

Monthly Goals- April 2015

      I did a weekly goal post last week, and I thought I would like to turn the goal setting posts to once a month. So, I will be posting monthly goals in a beginning of each month. I will review the goals I have set last time, and see how much I have accomplished. Then, I will set up new goals for the month. I got the idea from The Nectar Collective. They have blog linkup every week for people to share their wishes and goals. And, I think it is a great way to motivate and inspire each other.

My Weekly Goals (3/23~3/29)

      Recently, I found and amazing blog called The Nector Collective. And, they have this great weekly goals linkup activity going on. I think it is good for people to set up their goals and wishes, and get a chance to share with each other. To begin with my goal, I am going to tell you a little bit of my life and what I am working on right now.