My 2024 Wishlist
It’s that time of year again! The slow, sparkly spiral toward December. So naturally, I had to make a wishlist.
Some of these are things I might actually need. Some are quiet obsessions I keep revisiting but haven’t bought. Some already live with me and I’m still not over them. This isn’t a list of must-haves. It’s more like a soft little collection of objects that feel like joy.
Candles
Nothing transforms a room quite like candlelight. Scented or not, candles shift the atmosphere. They turn power outages into poetry, mundane nights into rituals.
Just don’t leave one burning while you fall asleep just to be safe. If you’re into candle magic (not actual magic tho, just the vibes), I wrote a whole blog about it. Go check it out here.
Earphones
Music is essential for survival, and comfort is non-negotiable. I found these Baseus earphones on a whim, and they changed everything.
I jumped around (literally) to test them, and they didn’t budge. I could go run and headbang, and they don’t fall off.
Speakers
I love music (see: earphones rant above). But sometimes, you need to blast it—windows-down. I’m still looking for the best speakers though.
Thrifted Long Skirts
Long skirts just do something to the soul. Denim, cotton, ruffled, patched—they’re dramatic in the best way. And when they’re thrifted, it feels like you’re wearing a story. Catch me somewhere next year, spinning in one dramatically next year.
Tarot Cards
I’m still pretending to follow the “only gifted” tarot rule, which is why I don’t own a deck (yet). But I have a dream: Adventure Time cards or the Shadowhunters tarot set. One day, someone will sense the calling and know exactly what to give me. Until then, I’ll be waiting for my psychic era.
Classic Books
I’m trying to become that person reading vintage paperbacks, maybe even fake British-accented thoughts, occasionally whispering “hmm” as if I’m pondering existentialism. This year I tried my best to get back to reading and its working. This year I read 8 books. I also went on a book fair this year and somehow magically ended up with A Tale of Two Cities and Candide.
I also found Fable, a beautiful app that feels like a softer, more intentional Goodreads. If you want to fake join my literary society, check out this link.
Crystal Necklaces
I’m not too deep into the crystal world, but they’re so pretty it’s hard not to fall for the energy stuff. Do they actually bring good fortune or change your mood? Who knows. But believing in a little magic is fun, and honestly, life needs more of that.
Pink Diamond Ring
Blame the podcast rabbit hole. I stumbled into the “pink diamond ring theory”. I’ve been obsessed with the idea of wearing pink gems as a reminder of self-worth. One per finger doesn’t sound unreasonable, right?
The struggle is real, though. It’s so hard to find a cute pink gem ring, but luckily when I went to Singapore, I found one at Lovisa. If you’re curious about this life-changing theory, check out this link where I go off about it.
Italian Links Bracelet
Pinterest convinced me I need an Italian links bracelet. A genius marketing scheme I’m fully buying into is that you can customize them with charms that scream you. If I ever build mine, it’ll include a cat (one that looks like my cats 🐾), Lily of the valley flower (it means the return of happiness), a pink gem (see above obsession), Frida Kahlo and a mushroom.
And that’s my list, Merry almost Christmas, everyone. 🎄✨