i love to write, talk, and listen ♡ p.s: i am gladly reviewing any skin care and make up—also giving tips—for my girls here!
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pretty peonies · 3d
Seeing how you treat people around you and how you interact with them, I just know too well that your love is fulfilled by your family and friends since you’re a little (maaf kalau sotoy). But Kathy, seriously, kadang aku mikir kok bisa kamu giving other people that big and same amount of love, may I know the reason or how you sees life?
this is so sweet of you 🥹
first of all, i just want to say thank you. truly. thank you for seeing me that way, and thank you for seeing life so beautifully that you notice the little ways other people choose to live theirs. i think that’s a beautiful gift to have.
to answer your question—yes. i was fortunate enough to grow up in a warm home. arguments were rare, and even when they happened, there was never any shouting. instead, we would sit down and have calm, heartfelt conversations. my siblings and i were also raised to openly say “i love you” and express our appreciation for one another, for our parents, and for our family. looking back, i think those little things shaped me into the person i am today.
i’ve always tried to see the good in people, which can be a blessing and a curse at the same time. sometimes it means i end up believing appearances or trusting people who aren’t as genuine as they seem. but even then, i still choose to see the beauty in people whenever i can.
and i don’t think it’s only about how your family treats you. of course, that kind of love is a privilege that i’m endlessly grateful for, but i also believe that having a kind heart is a choice. if you choose kindness, if you choose to love people and do good whenever you can, i truly believe it always finds its way back to you—multiplied. ♡
pretty peonies · 4d
Kathy pretty baby, I hope you’re okay and doing well ya sayang….
pretty peonies · 8d
Katie, ngebaca message kamu sama secret admirer kamu bikin aku ngeliat kamu tuh bener-bener lovable banget ya Kat. Very easy to be adored and loved, no wonder banyak yang sayang kamu Katt. 💕
emirates · 8d
Hi, Kathy. I’m had my coffee while reading your answer, so I definitely did make myself comfortable. I must admit, I’ve been worrying if my messages are becoming a burden to you, despite your constant assurances that they’re not, but your latest answer has convinced me that maybe you do actually enjoy getting them, so thank you
Alright, then. I must say that I have been enjoying our talks so far too, and I find myself excited for every answer. So three messages a day it is! Hooray!
Ah, I see. I’d love to read your writings in the future. May I be honest? In my last message, I wanted to say that I mostly read self help books, but I didn’t want to sound too pretentious. So I’m glad that you enjoy reading them as well. I’ve heard of Ikigai before, but I haven’t got around to reading it. I’ll put it on my to-do list for sure. My latest reads are Normal People and If This Is a Man. Have you heard of either?
I see. As a teenager, I used to read Pride and Prejudice and Anne with an E, though out of school requirement. I enjoyed them very much though. Which book of the Bridgerton series are you reading currently?
Indeed! Plays and theatrical production is one of my favourite forms of art. Were you a theatre kid at school? Scrolling past your Alterspring, I noticed that you enjoy ballet performances as well. I must say that you’ve got a keen eye when it comes to art. Regarding the Hamlet quote, I’d love to discuss it with you when the time allows, when I’ve reached out to you personally, probably
I do agree that being stubborn comes with pros and cons alike. I love the process of forming a thought; an opinion or belief; and sticking by it. A foundation in my very own building of mind, so to speak. But of course, this has made me quite a headstrong man. I try my best to mature my perspective and move away from rigid thinking, that’s for sure, but it definitely takes some time to undo my beliefs and admit that I too can be wrong
Ouch, is it a shame to share alikeness with me, Kathy? That was a joke, if you couldn’t tell. I’ll look forward to sharing opinions with you! If you don’t mind, I like giving out philosophical questions at random times of the day
I believe intentions and how you act upon them reflect who you are, anyways, so I try my best to be clear about mine, not just for others sake but for mine as well. It keeps me level headed. Alright, I’ll give you my contact when I think it’s fitting. Does Telegram work with you? Or Discord?
True, I also listen to lots of genres. By the way, I gave Movie a listen yesterday, and the intro gave me quite a shock! A pleasant one. I also enjoy listening to Daniel Caesar, and though I’m not well acquainted with Men I Trust, I know this lyric of theirs; ‘show me how your hands are cold’
Ah, I see. I hope you enjoy the song as much as I do
Hmm, I mean, I listen to tons of genres, so it’s quite hard to choose one. But as I’m writing the sentence, Now or Never by Mýa is playing in my head, so maybe that would be my recommendation. Or if you’re leaning towards the oldies today, I’d give you Neil Diamond’s Sweet Caroline
Have a pleasant day
Till I see you,
N
hello again, n ✉️ i hope you enjoyed your coffee!
i have to admit, i’m enjoying this more than i expected!
our conversations somehow remind me of what exchanging letters must have felt like before phones existed.. long messages, talking about so many different things at once, then waiting for the next reply. i think there’s something very charming about that. :>
so yes, i suppose three messages a day sounds like a fair agreement! though i secretly hope that one day we won’t have to count anymore—we’ll simply talk whenever we feel like it
and oooh, regarding my writing, i do have a few pieces on the account you found, although i wouldn’t call them my best work! i used to write much more when i was still in school. i even printed a small collection of my writings for myself and a few friends to keep. maybe someday, when the time feels right, i’ll let you read some of them. :>
and don’t worry, i never thought reading self-help books sounded pretentious. i enjoy them for the exact same reason—they’ve given me new ways of looking at life and understanding people. do they make you feel the same way?
i hadn’t heard of normal people or if this is a man before, but after reading your message, i immediately looked them up. now i’m tempted to find a copy :>
i absolutely adore pride and prejudice, by the way. i’ve rewatched the film more times than i can count, so i suppose you can already tell what kind of stories i’m drawn to? ehee. as for bridgerton, i’m currently reading ‘an offer from a gentleman.’ i really like how benedict and sophie’s story feels inspired by cinderella.
anyway, i wasn’t a theatre kid, but i often helped write scripts for our school’s theatre performances. maybe that’s why i’ve always loved storytelling. and yes, i also have a soft spot for ballet and other performing arts.
i’m looking forward to talking more personally one day. i have a feeling we’d end up discussing books, quotations, theatre, art, and probably many other things! and i also agree with what you said about being stubborn. i think it’s one of those qualities that can be both a strength and a weakness. i’m still learning when to hold on to my beliefs and when to let them go.
aaand, no, of course i didn’t mean it that way!! i just didn’t want you to think i was comparing us too much. not everyone is comfortable with that. besides, your little joke genuinely made me laugh 😆
i’m looking forward to your philosophical questions too. i like questions that make me stop and think for a while.
and about exchanging contacts—take your time. there’s no rush at all. i don’t have telegram, but i do use discord (sonnetangel is the id)
thank you for listening to movie!! 🎥 i’m actually listening to satisfaction while writing this reply, and i think i’ll need a few more listens before i can give you my thoughts. i’ll make sure to listen to your other recommendations too.
until next time, n!
emirates · 9d
Voila, last message of the day. Is this good? 3 messages a day? Or am I overdoing it now? 😂
Ah, I see. So do you write then? I see you’ve got a Substack. Another question, do you read? If so, what’s your latest read? I’ve been reading more books lately, and a quote from Shakespeare’s Hamlet (I know it’s a play, but still) has been keeping me up. So if you like discussing writings, I’m always up for that
Ahahaha, busted. Maybe I did check your account once or twice. Well, yes, I do understand and I think the sender was being quite a prat. I believe you had no connection to whatever bad thing the other person did, right? It isn’t right to take it out on you. Don’t let it get to your head
Well, yes! I’d love to be friends, I just want to talk to you and get to know you better, I guess. I’m a very intentional person, I must say, and even sometimes quite stubborn in my own ways for I stick to my principles and plans too much for my own good. (You can ask my mom, this trait of mine drives her craaaazy)
Ah, that must’ve been a not very fun experience to go through. I’m sorry you had to go through that. I promise you I have no intention of ding-dong-ditching you, or leading you on for some time then leaving. If you’d like my contact, I’d give it! (If that gives you a peace of mind) Though I’m not sure I’ll be able to give you my X handle, since I haven’t made a new account. Anything that floats your boat really, I’d just like to be your company
That’s nice then! What’s your favorite music genre? Ah, I’d give it a listen tonight, before bed. Tom Misch is new to my ears. As for me, I enjoy listening to (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones the most. They’re an old band, a legend I must say
Have a good one
Till I see you,
N
oh hi n.. this might be very.. very long and please make yourself comfortable first yaa while reading my answer :>
i think the only person who can decide whether it’s “too much” or not is you, since you’re the one choosing to send these messages. as for me, i’m simply the one receiving them, and i’ve genuinely been enjoying our conversations so far. the thought of “this is too much” hasn’t crossed my mind even once.
and yes, i do write. i’ve always found comfort in putting my thoughts into words, especially through poetry. i also enjoy reading quite a lot. most of the books i read are either self-development or books that explore different ways of looking at life. ikigai is one that i genuinely enjoyed!
lately, though, i’ve been trying to finish the bridgerton series. i have a soft spot for period romances and stories set around royalty. reading them has also become a little exercise for me to improve my english and expand my vocabulary.. :>
since you mentioned hamlet, i should also mention that i really enjoy watching plays and theatre performances. i don’t get to watch them as often as i’d like, but i’ve always loved the feeling of seeing a story come to life on stage. i’d love to watch more whenever i get the chance!!
i suppose i made it a little obvious through my reposts, didn’t i? but yes, i think you probably understood most of what happened from those alone. thankfully, i’m doing much better now. thank you for your kindness. i really appreciated it.
really? that’s quite funny, because my parents and friends would probably describe me the same way. they often say i have very strong principles and that i’m a little stubborn too. once i’ve made up my mind or found my own way of approaching something, i tend to stick with it.
but honestly, i don’t think that’s necessarily a bad thing. if anything, i think it’s quite comforting, and perhaps even something to be proud of. it means we know ourselves well enough to stand by what we believe in.
i’m not trying to say we’re exactly alike, of course, but i do think it means we’ll probably have interesting conversations and different perspectives to exchange. from what i’ve learned about you so far, our personalities don’t seem all that different. so i understand why you wanted to do things your own way, even if it might seem unusual to other people. i’m quite similar in that regard.
and thank you for saying that. i appreciate you being so clear about your intentions. sincerity is something i value a great deal, so hearing you say that gives me a little peace of mind.
as for exchanging contacts, i honestly don’t mind. i’m not very active on my x account these days anyway, so if you’d ever like to exchange another contact instead, i’d be perfectly happy to. though talking here is just as nice. i think we should simply go with whatever feels most comfortable for both of us!
as for my favorite genre… i don’t think i can settle on just one. my taste changes depending on my mood, so it’s quite varied. but i always find myself coming back to artists like the marías, tom misch, daniel caesar, and men i trust. i have a feeling that if you listened to their music, you’d probably get a pretty good sense of the kind of sound i’m naturally drawn to.
i’ll give satisfaction another proper listen tonight. i’m already familiar with both the rolling stones and the song itself, but i’ve never really sat down to appreciate it attentively. perhaps tonight is the right time.
and now i’m curious—do you have any other songs you’d recommend? i’d love to hear more of your favorites.
until next time, don’t let the bugs bite! 🐞