seonghwa, these moments of you sharing from the heart are always such a treasure. being able to hear from you about your thoughts and emotions for each item, once more you show such a loving and beautiful depth of sincerity. it's the little things, sometimes the most quiet things about an individual, that speak the most of who they are. the team ring, the necklaces gifted to you, your family portrait, the gifts from your friend with messages to you, even the way you annotate within the book you read; all carry the warmth of thoughtfulness and gratitude. i shared it before, but i'm so glad that you've found fragrances that bring you joy. sometimes, it really is as simple as that in bringing an extra boost of confidence, and that can make all the difference sometimes. it seems that both of us (and hongjoong and wooyoung) are similar in bringing a lot with us. though i use a small backpack type bag, it's surprisingly heavy because i always bring items for various situations just in case. i decided to share for fun; there's more, like my phone (which is also where i read books from a local library app), if i bring a snack, possibly my switch lite. the story of the jersey is so cool! just imagining the happy moment of your excitement when receiving it put the biggest smile on my face. i can't put into words how much it means knowing that you have loved ones who give you so much care and support. and i'm so glad you're reaching a place where you can feel much more relaxed. there's empathy for feeling like one has to act a certain way in order to receive love; but it's so good and important that you know there are indeed people who love you as you are. in the past, i used to be a lot more socially awkward than now. still am, but it's better. being a shy person by nature also makes it difficult. i used to crush so much of myself into a little box in attempting to fit in better, because it felt like the only way anyone would accept me. the thing i learned (the hard way) is that people will love and accept you, or hate and reject you, no matter what you do. it's impossible to make everyone happy, and not everyone is worthy of that effort. even worse is making everyone else happy and you end up deeply unhappy as a result. i've said it before, but the right people find you, you find them. even if you can't always show all of yourself, those who love you genuinely see you, respect you, support and uplift you as who you truly are. it's a precious and priceless beautiful thing. all of this being said isn't meant to speak over you, or to imply that you're not already aware of it. i just hope you know that you are a remarkable soul, seonghwa. you already give so much love, bring so many smiles, change so many lives. to wrap this up, continue to explore and pursue what sparks that light in you. continue to learn and to grow. keep being authentic to yourself, in expressing yourself and what you believe. you truly are loved as yourself. and you will continue to have that love, care, and support always. thank you for another glimpse of your heart today, brightest star. 🫶🏻🌟🩶✨️ #ateez #에이티즈 #seonghwa #성화 #ariatiny #larknotes