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March & April 2025 Recap

Here’s a look back at the last couple of months with photos, blog posts, plans & goals progress and more.

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Cherry blossom in Helensburgh, birthday tarts, Easter decorations, St Andrews Botanic Garden.

What I’ve been up to

I haven’t blogged since my February recap so you can deduce that things are not going very well for me. I will blog about my birthday and recent Dundee trip as soon once I edit all the photos. In happier news, it’s Spring! The blossom has been beautiful, the weather has been incredible and I’m trying to enjoy it. I have been (very slowly) working on a new pattern so maybe I will finish that soon too.

My posts on Super Cute Kawaii

Plans & Goals Progress

  • Books, Comics & Zines I Read in 2025 – 1 read, 6 books behind schedule. I don’t think there’s any way I can catch up, it’s just taking so long for me to finish a book.
  • I finished a new cross stitch project but I don’t want to share as I made it for myself. It counts as ‘enjoy making things again’ though.
  • I listed some stuff on Ebay but no sales yet.
  • I’m still learning Dutch on Duolingo – and now have loads of family learning languages too which makes it even nicer.

Links I Loved

  • I don’t have the energy to write up the links I have but the Super Cute Kawaii newsletter now has extra emails full of kawaii and Japan links & videos – there will be a new one this weekend.
  • I’ve been posting on my Zelda tumblr again as I started a new challenge in Breath of the Wild: GUARDIANS ARE FRIENDS. It’s been really fun. I’m also crossposting on WordPress if you don’t have a tumblr account.
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Hello! I’m Marceline Smith, the designer and owner of Asking For Trouble. I create illustrated stationery, accessories and gifts using my cute characters inspired by Japanese kawaii. This is my business and personal blog where I write about my creative doings, inspirations, travels, Japan trips and daily life. Read more »


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