Wow! It’s been awhile. But I’m finally excited to say I’m back!!! What a journey it’s been since I wrote here last. About three and a half years have passed and I didn’t know if I’d ever pick up this blog again. But yesterday, something inside me stirred saying, “It’s time.” I’d like to believe it was the Holy Spirit talking to me.

Just to give you a quick rundown of where I’ve been over the past three and a half years, here’s a quick list.

When AI hit and I discovered I could make art of my own, I was hooked. The pic above is a piece I created that’s one of my favorites. I’ll show you a few more.

I really got into rainbow art. If you check out my Instagram page @aliceyoo you’ll see all that I created.

I loved making beautiful and ethereal angels.

I did a collection of Space Cats. This one always makes me laugh.

What’s cuter than bedazzled animals like this meerkat?

This black and white one stirs something in my soul.

As a family, we went to Korea. We couldn’t get enough of the street food.

Also took a trip to Japan. It was last spring and the cherry blossoms were in full bloom.

This summer, I went to London with Logan for 12 days. I Chat-GPT’d the 12 day itinerary. It went off without a hitch. We had the best time. Favorite? Tea time at the Savoy and dinner at Petrus, a French Michelin-starred restaurant.

My maiden last name is Kim. My siblings and I call ourselves the Kimdashians. We started this birthday tradition where we all take one day off during the week to come together and celebrate one of our birthdays. From left to right that’s Carol, Grace, me and Eugene. In January, it was Carol’s birthday so we did the VIP experience at Disneyland. It was epic!

I started a TikTok account that’s dedicated to prayer poems (and regular prayers and testimonials). They light me up! I took a four month hiatus but I’m back!

Started this new line over at Skylar Yoo called Divinitees. It’s Christian based graphic tees and sweaters. I created this so I could give all the proceeds to a charity helping the homeless called Project Touch. It’s a great cause, I know the founder and she’s amazing.

Think that about wraps it up! So, as a side note. I’ll be posting my favorite things on here again, not to make any money, but to just share. This time, I’m not going to hold myself to a strict schedule. I’ll pop in here and there when inspiration hits. Thank you for reading and it’s good to be back, friend!

P.S. I got so many spam comments that I turned off the comments but I figured out how to make it work now so they’re back on! I’d love to hear from you! Share a thought, a story, or simply say hello. Your words make this little corner of the internet a whole lot sweeter.

Sam and I have been married since 2007, that’s 15 years! Though we’ve had our share of ups and downs, I still consider him my best friend and the love of my life. I think one of the keys to our happy marriage is that we’re always thinking about the other person. Whether that means getting each other Starbucks in the morning or bringing up water at night, we’re always trying to make the other person’s life easier.

Every day I ask Sam, “What can I do today to make your life easier?” Asking such a simple yet powerful question to your spouse acknowledges the effort and emotion each partner contributes to their relationship.

It also shows a genuine interest in your spouse’s well-being, which can help build trust and understanding between partners. Taking time to ask this one simple yet meaningful question can help couples reflect on their relationship, appreciate each other more, and have a happier marriage overall.

Now go try it!

Today I wanted to share with you guys a hack I use to motivate myself to exercise in the morning. You know I love my morning routine which consists of actions such as morning prayer, meditation, and writing in my gratitude journal. I always end the routine with writing in my main journal. I believe in talking to yourself in an encouraging way so I also do this in my main journal. After I’ve dumped my brain onto the page, I end with writing affirmative statements like, “You can slay the workout! You’re fierce and fabulous. Let’s do a :30 minute ride with our favorite instructor Cody Rigsby.”

Then, after my ride is finished, I come back to the journal and write something like, “Great job, girl! I knew you could do it.”

Try it and see if it doesn’t encourage you to jump on your bike and ride!

Viktor Frankl is a holocaust survivor and one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century. His reflections on human suffering, life and success have inspired many people all over the world. Today we will be taking a look at three powerful quotes from him.

Quote 1: “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.”
This quote by Viktor Frankl is an essential reminder that although situations in life may be difficult and out of our control, we always have the freedom to choose how we react to them. We can choose our attitude, adjust our mindset and ultimately gain control over ourselves.

Quote 2: “When we are no longer able to change a situation – we are challenged to change ourselves.”
This quote speaks volumes about our ability as humans to adapt and grow within challenging circumstances. When faced with an unchangeable situation, it gives us an opportunity to develop resilience and strength by changing ourselves first – something that only adds more value to our lives in the long run!

Quote 3: “Success, like happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue…as the unintended side effect of one’s personal dedication to a course greater than oneself.”
This quote reminds us that true success come from dedicating oneself towards something meaningful or bigger than yourself – such as achieving your goals or helping others around you reach theirs. It cannot be pursued directly but will naturally follow when there is commitment and purpose behind your actions.