The sea stretches wide and endless, its waves moving with a calm rhythm. In the stillness, the boat conveys a sense of solitude, small yet steady beneath the open sky. In the eyes of the photographer, it reminds the seasons in life when we drift between destinations, unsure of where the current may carry us. Like the boat, we are not defined by the vastness that surrounds us, but by the courage to remain afloat, trusting that every tide, gentle or rough, is part of the journey toward becoming who we are meant to be.

It’s still early before the dance classes start, so I went for a walk. I rode the elevator and passed by some stores. I noticed something on the glass display of the Xiaomi store. There's a chunky cat just sitting there, completely still. The cat is not moving at all, as if its purpose was to sit there and do nothing. 

I got into the store and asked the guard if it was okay to take a picture of the cute chunky cat sitting on the scooter. He immediately said yes with an excited manner. He called the cat 'Xiaomingming' and it was adorable! I took the opportunity to take as many shots of that cute chunky cat. The cat was patient; he's not moving at all, like the store's natural maneki-neko. In my eyes, the cat's purpose is to act as a good luck charm and help engage customers to make purchases inside the store. It's like the cat was getting paid to just sit there.

The cat was the perfect employee: A furry, chunky, four-legged Maneki-neko who knew exactly how to charm shoppers.

I've given time to capture angles that I see worth taking a picture of. I sat down on the pavement to take a moment and observe my subject. The golden hour sunset was just perfect, the golden light that's bouncing on the floor and the silhouette of the Space Shuttle Roller Coaster ride beneath a golden hour looks satisfying! Enjoying the moment and taking time to picture the best of it was fun. I always enjoy moments in life because I know everything is not permanent; my friends and classmates, we will grow apart. So I'll cherish every last bit of it because I know it's all worth it.

It's almost time, and everyone should hop on the bus. But I will not go home without taking a beautiful picture at Enchanted Kingdom with me. I saw this Ferris wheel and took the chance to get a photo of it.

A Ferris wheel can make you feel a lot of emotions and leave behind special memories with it. From sightseeing, being with a circle of your friends, with your loved ones, or with your partner. Riding a Ferris wheel for me is like painting, especially when you're with someone, because it unlocks a lot of emotions. Slow-paced yet exhilarating.

I was focused on capturing the cat sleeping, and the moon was a paid actor; I didn't see the moon until I angled on the cat's front point of view. I was mesmerized when I saw the moon peaking above the cat. It looked like the one you see in the movies, where something's destined to be, and everything was always aligned. The moon and the thought of the cat sleeping complemented each other. Like saying goodnight after judging my whole personality.