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My name is Erna and I am the content creator behind Merry of August (lifestyle blog) and Cappuccino Cushy (blogging & business blog). It's great to virtually meet you!
Cappuccino Cushy is a new blog I launched in December 2021 and currently receiving 1,5k monthly pageviews. Merry of August (2020) is my established blog which clocks up around 10 content shares a month. I write about business & career, home & interiors, self-care & wellness, personal growth, gift guides, learning, etc.
πππππ ππππππ π₯° It's my month! π As I am turning 29 today ππ€, I can't help but feel grateful and reflective. Life has given me so many experiences, both tough and fulfilling, that have made me who I am today βΊοΈ I'm really thankful for my good health, which gives me energy and motivation to face each new day βΊοΈ I am thankful for the work that keeps me motivated and passionate, giving me the opportunity to learn and grow continuously πΊπ§ My career has not only been a source of fulfillment but also a platform to connect with inspiring individuals who push me to be my best self π€β£οΈ Above all, I am deeply grateful for the people I love 𧑠My family, friends, and loved ones have been my rock ππ€ offering unwavering support and love through thick and thin. Their presence in my life is a constant reminder of how truly blessed I amπΉ As I step into this new year, my wish is for continued good health, boundless energy, and the drive to chase my dreams relentlessly πβ€οΈ I strive to treat life with kindness and compassion, embracing every moment with an open heart and mind π³ Life is a beautiful journey, and I aim to live it with gratitude, joy, and a sense of adventureπ Here's to 29 years of memories and to many more ahead!π₯ Cheers to a year filled with love, laughter, and endless possibilities!π
When you fully understand how often people cope with their insecurities, fear, and unresolved issues by projecting negatively onto you, you'll quickly learn not to take the things they say or do from your heart π₯Ίπ Nobody is free from insecurities or fear. But how we choose to deal with these issues makes the difference. Some people choose to confront their insecurities and work through their fears, while others, sadly choose to project them onto others. Those are their issues, don't permit them to make them yours π Happy Monday to you all π€πΊ
It's been a while since I last posted here! I finally got a break after reviewing, proofreading, and consulting on 50k words π€π The past few weeks were like a roller coaster, but I really enjoyed working with this client π₯° She responded quickly and answered all my questions, so I managed to complete 40 tasks this month alone βΊοΈ How's your July going so far? Have you accomplished anything exciting this month or experienced something fun? π #enjoythelittlethingsinlife #saturdayvibes #translatorlife #remotework #indonesianlinguist
πππππ ππππ! πΊπ§ June was such a busy month for me! I had the opportunity to work on even more projects than ever before, which was so exciting π₯° I also had a chance to attend the Bali Arts Festival π€, and I treated myself to a lovely bracelet as a little reward π To top it off, I ended the month by changing up my hairstyle πββοΈ So far, June has been my absolute favorite month! β€οΈ I'm really hoping that July will bring even more positivity and good health into our lives π How's your June? π #welcomejulyβοΈπ
π¬πππ ππππππ πππ πππ πππ ππ πππππππ πππππππππ πππ ππππ ππ ππππππππ, πππππ'π π πππππ πππππ ππππππ ππ ππππ πππ πππππ πππππ πππππ πππ πππππππ , πππ ππππ'π ππππππππππ ππππ! β₯οΈ While it's common to share almost everything on social media, there's something special about keeping a bit of mystery. We love sharing our experiences and passions with the world, keeping it light and fun π€ Our posts are thoughtfully chosen to keep people connected without giving away too much. We'll share the beauty of sunsets, delicious meals, and exciting adventures, but the personal stories are just for us. Living a double life involves becoming a master of subtlety. It's all about capturing moments that everyone can relate to, helping others feel connected without revealing our deepest thoughts and feelings π€« It's knowing that not every emotion needs to be shared with the world and that some memories are most cherished when kept close to our hearts π€ Being a private person on social media is an interesting balance of being seen and unseen. We get to share what we want with the world, shaping our public image while keeping our personal lives private. It's not about hiding, but about keeping a part of ourselves for just us βΊοΈ Happy Monday! β£οΈ #mondaymood #mondaythoughts #lifeisprecious
π Coffee Cartel Jl. Werkudara No. 8, Legian, Kuta Open Daily 7.30 am - 5 pm Rate: βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ On a rainy day, I headed to Kuta around 3 pm to revisit a charming French bakery I had been to 3 years ago, only to find it was no longer there, probably due to COVID π It's funny how I spontaneously stopped at @coffeecartelbali β maybe it was the beautiful surroundings π₯° You know how much I adore colorful places like this, don't you? π€π The place may not be that big, but it was great that there weren't too many people when I visited π (introvert problem), so it wasn't too crowdedπ«£ It's a cozy place, and I especially loved the pretty bathroom (I forgot to take the pics)! πΈ It feels like a cozy little home with beautiful flowersππ· and colorful decorations all around π§‘π It just makes me so incredibly happy being there!βΊοΈ The staff was super friendly and great at keeping the conversation going π Their last order is at 5, I did wish I could have stayed longer, though - next time, I'll be sure to get there earlier! π€ Do you like visiting lovely cafes like this? β£οΈ #balivibes #balibeauty #baligasm #kutabali #balinesegirl
Happy Monday! How was your week? What are you looking forward to this week? π Last week was absolutely insane for me! π₯± I was working non-stop on different projects from Monday to Friday π©βπ»π I was really looking forward to having a relaxing weekendπ , but then a client I helped out last year asked me to join a huge project π§‘βοΈ that's going to keep me busy for a while (it's a long-term! yay!) ππ I'm so excited because this client is one of my favorites!π A lot of freelancers love working with this kind of client who gives regular projects βΊοΈ and makes weekly payments π° I'm really happy to be working with the team again! π€β€οΈ Last week, aside from grocery shopping, I didn't really go anywhere, but I don't mind at all because working from home brings me so much joy! π€ The photo was taken last month when I visited another nearby cafe ππ€« And I'm excited to visit the Bali Arts Festival this week! π I hope you all have a great week βΊοΈπ #indonesianlinguist #freelancetranslator #mondaythoughts #workremotely #freelancelife
What time do you usually start your day? π€ I usually wake up around 6 or 7 and take my dogs for a walk π, then I clean up the house π§Ή and make sure my furry friends are fed πΎ After that, I do a quick check of my email π and social media before getting ready for the day π€ I have breakfast around 8 and then get ready to work π©βπ», either from home π‘ or at a cozy coffee shop βοΈ I work from 10 am until 5 or 6 pm, translating π, reviewing documents π, or adding subtitles to videos π¬ What does your morning usually look like? π€ #workremotely #workfromhome #freelancetranslator #indonesianlinguist #remoteworklifestyle
I find it difficult to stay loyal to just one perfume, not because I'm indecisive, but because each fragrance serves as a companion to a different aspect of my life β¨οΈπ There's the warm, woody embrace of sandalwood and amber that wraps me in comfort βΊοΈ, the fresh burst of citrus that invigorates my senses on bright π mornings, and the delicate floral notes that make me feel effortlessly elegant on special occasions πΌ Which scent tells your story today? π€ #perfumecollection #perfumelover #instaperfume
π Lazy Cats Cafe Jl. Raya Ubud No.11, Ubud Open Daily 8 am -10 pm Rate: βοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈβοΈ Whenever I visit Ubud, my least favorite thing is the lack of parking area π There are so many great places in Ubud, but the lack of parking can be a real pain! π«π ββοΈ But it was worth it when I got to this artsy placeπ€πΈ It's called @lazycatscafe πΈβοΈ - well, there are no cats here. But you can find some unique cat paintings πΌπΊ As always, my hobby is to visit places that are unique and colorful π Although not big, this place is quite cozy, and I can see the streets from the balcony spot β€οΈ Most places I've visited have had really friendly staff and yummy food, especially considering the prices π During my explorations in Bali, I haven't encountered any places with bad service πΆβπ«οΈ I like to think that I'm pretty patient and understanding π Even if a place takes a while to serve the food, the taste isn't quite what I expected, the prices are a bit high, the place isn't as clean as I'd like, or if the staff aren't as friendly as I'd hope, I try to be understanding π€π To me, everything in life is imperfectπ€«π€, so I choose to appreciate every single thing that happens and look at it from a positive perspectiveπ€ This way, my day is filled with good feelings instead of bad ones βΊοΈ #ubudcommunity #ubudcafe #baligasm #balivibes #balitrip
Are you working remotely? π€ What do you like about that? π When I'm working outside, the life around me serves as a comforting backdrop as I work on my TL projects ππ©βπ» The eclectic mix of people, each absorbed in their own worlds, reminds me of the diversity of thoughts and ideas that make our world so rich π€π§ The barista's meticulous care in creating the delish cappuccino βοΈ, while the discussions at the next table offer snippets of stories and insights ππ€« Working from a cafe isn't just about the change of scenery βΊοΈ it's about the freedom to choose my environment, the chance encounters, and where work feels less like a chore and more like a journey ππ€ #remoteworklifestyle #workfromcafe #introvertlife #indonesianlinguist
π Taman Ujung Karangasem (Taman Ujung Water Palace Karangasem) Do you like visiting historical places? This place's name means "Garden at the End" π° It's located approximately 5 km south-east of Karangasem on the south-east coast of Bali πΈ From the center of Denpasar, it takes about two hours π Ujung Water Palace was built by the last king of Karangasem in 1909 π€΄ The architects π·ββοΈ were from the Dutch (van Den Hentz), the Chinese (Loto Ang), and undagi (Balinese architects) It was almost entirely destroyed by the eruption of Mount Agung in 1963 and the earthquake in 1975 ππ After years of neglect, the place is now a popular tourist attraction β£οΈ From the highest area covered with large roofless pillars π, you can see the beautiful panorama. You can also see the blue ocean from Ujung Beach π and the green hill called Bukit Bisbis π Make sure to visit the place when you come to Bali βΊοΈπΊ #triptobali #baliguide #explorebali #balibible #balivacation #balivibes #baligasm
πππ₯ππ¨π¦π ππππ! I have some exciting plans/goals this month: πΏ My bestie and I plan to start a new life journey starting this month π« We hope it goes well! π Read 2-3 books π©βπ» Publish 3 blog posts π Get more TL projects/tasks/clients π Eat healthy and reduce junk/sugary/oily foods βοΈ Drink coffee a max 3 times per week What plans or goals are you looking forward to in June? π #monthofjune #sundayfundayβοΈ #sundayvibe #indonesianlinguist #freelancetranslator
π΄π¨π πΎπΉπ¨π· πΌπ· πΈπΊ How did you spend May? Personal: βοΈ I visited new coffee shops π It's been a while since I bought physical books (yay!) π¬ I finished Arrow @primevideo season 1-8 in a week πΉ and re-watch Supernatural πΆ Brought my dogs for groom + annual vaccines + order new name tags 𧽠Purchased a new vacuum cleaner π· Got sick 3-4 days (eww) π§ Catch up with old friends Work: π©βπ» translated around 13k words π reviewed around 7k words π updated old blog posts βοΈ wrote 3-4 drafts This month had its ups and downs π«£ The first two weeks were pretty chill since there weren't many projects π, but the last two weeks were super busyπ - you know how freelance life is!π€π€£ On the bright side, I finally got to visit that new coffee shop I've been wanting to check out!π I did get sick last weekπ€π·, I had to take a break from the screen for 2 days π₯Ή, so I guess that's a silver lining π€ Excited for more projects in June! π₯° #merrysari_monthlyreview2024 #fridaymood #fridaymotivation