Makeup by Sur

No matter how many times you go through this, it never gets easier.
Going home feels like getting your whole world back… and then suddenly, you have to leave it all over again.
There’s a different kind of pain in hugging your parents, knowing you’re about to walk away.
The guilt stays. The silence on the flight feels heavier than ever.
My mom’s tears… and my dad’s helpless face , trying to stay strong.Some goodbyes just break something inside you😒

But this time, it hit even deeper watching Tiara…
her tight hugs for her nanu & nani, the way she didn’t want to let go,
her little goodbyes to everyone—our family, cousins… her whole little world there.
Some goodbyes don’t just hurt—they break something inside you.Living abroad teaches you strength, but no one really talks about this part…
the part where your heart stays behind.
Now it’s not just my heart… a piece of hers is there too.
Counting every single day until we can all be together again😒

Thank you, my family, for so much love. You made Tiara’s and my trip truly unforgettable. Now she knows everyone—and she hasn’t stopped talking about you all. ❤️

A proud moment when you realise your daughter is so kind and full of care🙏

My tiny best friend is FOUR ❤️

Some places stay with you forever ❤️🧡— for me, that’s Kyoto🎋

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My favourite part of traveling is exploring small towns — seeing how people live, how they talk to each other, how they cook, how they run their shops. It’s the kind of beauty you can’t photograph, but you feel it deeply🇯🇵
I chose to slow down… wandering small-town streets, discovering local food, and soaking in the little things the locals do. I couldn’t take many photos — between exploring and looking after Tiara, I just wanted to live in the moment. Some memories can’t be captured, only felt, and my heart is so full from this journey 🤍

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Still not over that Aura night 💫

Diwali 2025 🪔