You are changing

The passage of time will bring unexpected changes, which used to cause me great distress. Losing familiarity and connection with people and things that were once important to me would leave me longing for what was lost. However, I realize the importance of living in the present and not dwelling on the past. 

We are in a perpetual state of growth and self-discovery, constantly evolving into our truest selves. So we shall embrace the endless possibilities to elevate ourselves towards our better versions. Thus, life's phases and motions are parts of our very own journey.

With every transition that occurs in my life, I need to transform myself and reinvent myself each time in order to cope and move forward. I always try to be aware of and accept all these moving moments. And I know that I'm still here to grow and change; this is what I need to do to be who I need to be.

xx
ET

Your Ways, not theirs

Healing and strengthening your relationship with yourself involves confusion and questioning. It just reveals the profound depth of your exploration.

I have experienced a constant sense of weakness because of my qualities and preferences. I felt that my inability to conform to societal norms meant that there was something wrong with me, leading me to doubt my worth and identity.

But I have realized that our individual identities and perspectives differ from one another. We each have distinct ways of identifying ourselves, our matter, and our experiences. Therefore, we must embrace our individuality and our own ways of dealing with what we are going through and who we are becoming.

xx
ET

Since childhood, I've had an interest in and desire for self-expression through art. It may have grown into various things over the years, but I find art to be my outlet and what brings out the best in me creatively. And I have wonderful memories of doing so as a child, when I would buy things solely to receive free stickers or temporary tattoos and found joy in it. 

Back in the day, you needed water to stick temporary tattoos to your skin. However, I discovered Freakynine; the brand provides a modern quick/instant application of temporary tattoos. You can carry it anytime, anywhere, making it convenient and on the go. 

Freakynine's Story and their Collaborative Efforts with Tattooists
Before we dive into their collection, let's first get to know the brief background of the brand through this mini Q&A graced by Freakynine's brand manager.

• Is there a story behind the brand name Freakynine?
  “The name itself has no special meaning.”
  
• How long has Freakynine been in the temporary tattoo business?
  “We started our business in September 2022.”
• Are your temporary tattoos manufactured in Korea?
  “Yes. All of our products are manufactured in Korea, and we have a Korean patent for a natural tattoo sticker manufacturing method that sticks without water.”
  
• How did the brand come up with the concept of quick/instant application?
  “We thought that fashionating us should be easy and simple above all else. We wanted to create a product that can transform yourself whenever and wherever you want. So, we launched temporary tattoo products that are as natural as a real tattoo and can be easily attached without water.”
  
• How did the brand collaborate with Korean Tattoo Artists?
  “Tattoo is not legal in Korea. We wanted to improve this perception through tattoo stickers and considered tattoos themselves as an art. We conveyed these thoughts to tattooists and were able to collaborate with tattooists who sympathized with these thoughts. We do not place any restrictions on our tattooists' artwork. We manage them in an environment as free as possible with the design they want and the name they want.”
  
  

Design Variation Options 

— (Urban) Butterfly Swimming in Space — (Urban) X-ray — (Rorang) Galaxy 

Black-colored ones are the best universal choices. 

— (Wana) soak in red

best suits cool tones, but a pleasant alternative for warm tones who prefer non-fully colored ones,
because it's full-sized and it stands out

— (Haesi) Spring and Summer’s Butterfly

Best suits cool tones, not for warm tones like mine (Morena) because it's too soft and small.

Package Inclusions (per design)

— 2 Temporary Tattoo Card Sets

— Instruction Card Guideline

— 2 Disposable Alcohol Swab 

A sponsored post in cooperation with Freakynine.com

“Not everything is for everyone”, that opened up my eyes. As cruel as that sounds, it is unfortunately the reality. Once, we were naive about the world and believed we could control life to be whatever we desired. But little did we know there was so much more beneath and beyond.

You can plan and build the life you think you want and need. But life has a way of tuning and turning things around in ways you never expected. You can take your preferred route, but you'll be on the other side because that's where you're led to be and where you'll discover your deepest and truest being.

Sure, we are the ones in charge of our lives, but every decision we make will cause something, either we hoped for or we never imagine will ever exist. And it's alright to try again, to change your mind and to have a change of heart. It's fine to be different, to feel indifferent to yourself and your surroundings. It's totally okay to get lost in your own blueprint.

We'll find a way out somewhere. We'll all be found, somehow.

xx
ET

I Owe It To Myself

I don't regret taking time-offs just to be with myself. Because only then did I get to know myself better than I ever had before. To make your own decisions, to choose yourself over and over, is never easy. But it would always be the best decision I've ever made to choose myself above anything else.

There will always be what-ifs within every kind of decision. Only after you have dealt with and fully accepted the trials of turning things around can it completely immerse you in your choice.

I believe I owe no one an explanation for how my life unfolds. I'll always prefer the simplicity of my solitary to pretending to be okay in things or environments that slowly kill me on the inside. I only owe it to myself, the decision, the explanation, and the time I truly deserve.

xx
ET

I Am Trying

This hole in my chest appears to be unfixable. This hollow within me continues to sting, and I am pained to admit that it truly hurts me to bits. I desperately want to return to my purest heart, the one that was beating normally. But each step I take brings me closer to more pain.