Aquarium Keeping
My partner and I share a passion for aquarium keeping, maintaining several stunning fish tanks in our home. These aquatic ecosystems host a diverse array of colorful and charismatic fish, each with their own personalities and behaviors.
We find great joy in creating the perfect environment for our finned friends - from carefully maintaining water parameters to designing natural-looking aquascapes.
See this beautiful Angel Fish? They're incredibly intelligent - this one actually recognizes me when I approach the tank and will swim to the front to greet me and loves getting hand-fed!
These vibrant cave spawners captivate with their social dynamics, dramatic territorial displays, and surprisingly devoted parenting behaviors.
This little guy is one of my favorite shell dwellers. If you look closely, you can see how they've rearranged their territory, moving shells around to create the perfect home. It's like watching tiny underwater architects at work!
They have so much personality packed into such a small fish.
They're quite rare in the hobby and can be shy at first, but once they settle in, they're incredibly active and social.
This one has formed a little group with others of its kind, and they playfully chase each other through the plants.
They're also excellent cleaners, helping keep the tank free of unwanted snails!
Art & Painting
Art brings me joy and colors energize my soul.
My artistic style varies from abstract acrylics to detailed mandalas, and I enjoy experimenting with different techniques and mediums. Each piece tells a unique story, reflecting both my mood and the world around me.
This is one of my watercolor bird paintings. I love how watercolors let you build up from a light base, gradually adding depth and character to the piece.
Each layer brings the bird to life a little more!
I create mandala art daily before bed. The patterns give me such a zen feeling and meditative experience.
This one's special to me. I painted it during a pretty challenging time, and honestly, just getting lost in these swirls of color was so therapeutic.
Art's my way of processing life, you know?
Volunteering
I naturally connect with children, perhaps because I still nurture the child within me. Understanding the value of education, I volunteer with a local childcare foundation supporting orphaned children in my home country. There, I organize and conduct educational events, mentoring kids to equip them with essential skills for their future.
Seeing their faces light up with understanding and curiosity is incredibly rewarding and reminds me of the lasting impact that both education and genuine care can have on vulnerable young lives.