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Why this blog?

I started this blog during the COVID quarantine as a means for me to share my feelings and thoughts on various life topics that are quite important to me. As time goes on, I plan to focus on the following themes:
  1. Books
    • Reviews and Recommendations
    • Women Empowerment 
    • Psychology and mind management

  2. Arts & Crafts
    • Watercolours
    • Botanical drawing
    • Greeting card making
    • Digital drawings and editing (eg. Adobe Apps, Procreate)

  3. Psychology, Emotions & Life Lessons
    • Inside Out articles --> sharing my thoughts and latest introspections

Thanks for reading!

Ana/Nana/Banana!

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