2024 – TRAVEL WRAPPED
2024 – my year in review
This is year FOUR of being a full-time traveler. This lifestyle began in June of 2020. You can read more about how I got started here. And while mentally, I absolutely love this freedom, physically, traveling this much does take a toll on you.
So here I am, writing out my 2024 for you. Being vulnerable and taking you beyond whatever the algorithm shows you, and whatever I’m supposed to be creating for people to stay engaged.
There is no SEO here. No keywords or specific way of writing that I need to be mindful of while writing a blog post for outreach purposes and to be ranked in Google. This is just me typing away. Consider this some sort of public journal entry about my journey around the world as a solo female traveler in 2024.
Getting paid to fly to cool new destinations, getting detained at an airport, body shamed, meeting up with friends around the world, and mending a broken heart for months. Let’s get into it.
Latin America – January and February
I started the year once again in Costa Rica. I’m half Costa Rican, half Polish. My parents have been divorced for 20+ years and live in different countries. My dad remarried and has a bunch of little kids, so he always has company over the holidays. My mom, on the other hand, lives alone in CR. The beauty of working remotely is that I now see my family multiple times per year, and I’m not limited by days off from work.
I spent 2 whole months with my mom, from mid December, just hanging out with her. I found her a remote job so we get to spend even more quality time together. Hey. If I can help find a remote job for – a woman in her 60s, who doesn’t have a US or EU passport, and didn’t finish her university degree – then I can find a job for anyone. Interested? You can find me here.
Costa Rica is SUPER expensive so I spent the whole time in the capital, where we’re from, just chilling and hanging out. The only thing we did was a city getaway – I got us a house sit in a fancy part of town, and we took it together! Pool, gym, sauna, and just staying in a different place for a change.
After Costa Rica, in mid February, I flew out to Honduras. I spent 10 days in one of the “Murder Capitals of the World” – San Pedro de Sula. Last year, I spent a week in THE murder capital of the world, which also happens to be in Central America (you can watch my solo travels from that trip here). The reason I’m stating this is because it’s SO far from the truth. General precautions are all you need. I don’t roam around on my own at night and never carry any valuables with me. Uber can be used to get around.
From there, I took a ferry to Belize. None of this information was online so I missed the ferry and that’s why I stayed so long in Honduras. I created no content, and this is the first time I’m mentioning my trip to these two countries. I just disconnected, and hung out with locals and other travelers alike. I was even forced to hitchhike in Belize which I hadn’t done in ages!
Belize was fascinating and I definitely need to go back, since I was only there for a few days. As a Central American, we don’t learn absolutely anything about Belize growing up. It was colonized by the British instead of the Spanish so their history is completely different from ours. And so with this trip, I finally completed all 7 countries in Central America!
Central America Travel Verdict
Favorite: Nicaragua
Most Overrated: Costa Rica – yes, I’m Costa Rican. It’s expensive AF and other countries offer similar experiences for less… and it’s not as crowded. Plus most of our indigenous population was wiped out by the Spaniards, so we don’t have any culture left compared to the other countries in the region.
Back in the US
Every year, I try to spend up to 30 days in the US with my family and friends in California. Why 30 days? Ah, my friends. The USA is one of the only countries in the world that taxes you NO MATTER where you live, even if it’s North Korea. I love funding wars and greed (note the sarcasm). But there’s a loophole. You gotta stay outside of the country around 11 months of the year. This is how I avoid paying taxes.
I got 2 housesits in San Francisco in beautiful apartments, and used those as bases to hang out with friends. This is one of my favorite hacks for spending time in expensive cities. I get fully furnished apartments all to myself in exchange for walking dogs or cleaning out a litter box. And no, I don’t have to be indoors with the pets all day. Each listing specifically states how many hours are required. If you want to get free accommodation in 100+, check out Trustedhousesitters, and use the code SIBU25 for 25% off!
The Middle East – March, April, May
I only spent two weeks in the US this time around and flew out to Dubai in early March for work. I have known about Socotra for YEARS but was taken by surprise when one of the companies I freelance for asked me to join one of their groups for work. A dream come true! Getting PAID to go to Socotra? All expenses paid for, of course.
Socotra was SO dreamy! If you’re into nature, you definitely have to go. This is a remote island that only a few thousand visit EVERY year, that means that you’ll be camping most of the time. And yes, going to the toilet in the bushes. While that might be a stretch for some, suck it up. It’s only a week and it’s 100% worth it. It’s NOT cheap. I explain how everything works in these articles.
After Socotra, I went to Kuwait – the most boring country I’ve ever been to. I spent a week there, met locals, and explored, but it’s just dining and malls. Westerners blame the boredom on no alcohol. I barely drink—so I can tell you that it wasn’t the alcohol. On the bright side, they had Taco Bell, my ultimate comfort fast food as a full-time traveler (lame, I know).
Around this time, I got hired by a major travel company to guide tours in Iraq and possibly Afghanistan in the future. I was flattered—hundreds of people applied, including people who’ve been to every country. Their audience is wealthy white travelers in their 50s and 60s, so I was surprised they hired a woman of color in her 30s. This company is a pioneer in extreme destinations, featured on BBC and whatnot.
People often ask how to get a job like this. It’s not about social media. I’ve worked as a tour guide since 2006, have experience with logistics, and understand global human rights and geopolitics—especially in off-the-beaten-path destinations. These are contract gigs: expenses paid, travel for up to two weeks, then back to freelancing.
I’d already planned to visit Iraq, which is why I stayed longer in Kuwait – I couldn’t bring myself to cross the border alone. Eventually, I made it and spent two weeks solo, truly without a guide. Most solo travelers there hire guides but don’t admit it. I didn’t. Along the way, I met other travelers and locals, and that’s what made it all worth it in the end.
This was by far THE most challenging country I’ve done on my own. I got body shamed twice within 24 hours of me being there and that completely set me on a spiral. I felt self-conscious and was so wary of my moves and everything I was doing afterwards. You can watch my Iraq adventures here.
After Iraq, I flew to Oman where I actually got stopped in the Muscat airport and discriminated against. Authorities took my stuff away and started asking me why I didn’t look white enough to be Polish. It was either a fake or stolen passport, according to them. My Polish ID was stolen and I was planning on getting a new one the moment I stepped foot in Europe again. And they wouldn’t even allow me to show them other documents. That went on for 30 minutes.
Iraq, and then this, I just lost it. I was in Oman for about a week with barely any motivation to go sightseeing and do things. I did meet up with a couchsurfer who showed me around and I met a few other travelers but I was not feeling it. All I wanted was to be left alone.
Luckily, I had a housesit lined up in Dubai. I had to deal with the Dubai floods (I was there for the whole thing) – my condo was fine. I just stocked up with food for days and had to use a lot of towels to stop the water from coming in. I stayed in Dubai for 6 weeks to attend 2 travel-related conferences. I hung out with friends, attended a few networking events, and just took it easy. I also met a few big content creators in person (some of which you might know) and was in shock. But this is something that I’m only open to talking about in person – not online.
SUMMER IN EUROPE – From late May to early September
This has become a thing now. I try to spend at least a few weeks there during summer every year. I lived there for almost 10 years and traveled tons in the region, so my priority is not necessarily to go sightseeing and to deal with the horrible crowds and prices that come with them. I just want to spend time with loved ones, and there are plenty of those scattered across Europe.
I flew to Poland, spent time with one of my best friends and one of my brothers, then went out to Amsterdam for the first time in years. I had a little reunion with some friends I went to university with in Poland back in 2014. We got edibles and tried not eating our way around the city since it’s so expensive out there, but had fun nonetheless. Especially since most of us hadn’t seen each other in 10 years!
After Amsterdam, I took a bus to Paris and hung out with Nellie, another content creator I’ve been IG friends with for years and finally got to meet in person. I stayed at her place and got to see another side of Paris I hadn’t seen before. I still think the city is overrated but at least the food options are great. From Paris, I was off to the west coast of France for a French-Indonesian wedding I got invited to.
That was fun! And I got to hang out with friends I’d met at youth conferences that I hadn’t seen in years. From there, I attended and spoke at Ate’s Retreats in Portugal. A beautiful, private villa for a bunch of like-minded women. Getting to work on personal and professional development and have a chef come in and cook 3x a day was absolutely dreamy. Not only do I recommend hers, but I will be looking at attending more retreats in the future! It’s a holiday + opportunity for growth all in one.
I met up with other friends in Portugal outside of the retreat, flew to Germany and met up with close friends there, too. I said goodbye to Sum 41 at the Hurricane Festival since they’re officially splitting up. And screamed my ass off to their songs, as well as The Offspring’s, as if I was 14 all over again.
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From there, I spent a few weeks in the Balkans, specifically Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina as part of The Hybrid Tours. I love bringing people here. It’s Europe, raw and untouched. It is getting more touristy every year, so I do recommend visiting soon. Hospitable and friendly – people actually welcome you instead of using water guns on you. The food and sights are unbelievable and it is affordable, although prices, just like everywhere in Europe, are increasing. Blame the invasion on Ukraine for this.
From there I did a one month house sit in Geneva! Yes, I spent a whole month for free in 2024’s most expensive city in the world. A whole house to ourselves, a pool, gym and a fully stocked fridge. It was a great way to recharge and explore. I’d been to the area before, but it was good to be back. After looking at Airbnb rentals, I realized that a place like the one we had would have been around $5-6k USD. THIS is why I recommend housesitting! (25% off with code SIBU25). You can use it for a weekend getaway or for a few months! AND you can bring people along with you.
And because you know how much I love free stays, then I stayed a week each in Vienna and Berlin, also for free, through hotel points. This is how I spent my birthday. More than 80 countries around the world have credit card hacking options – it’s not just the US. I highly recommend you watch this video I made with a friend who’s an expert on this on how to get started. If you have any questions, you know where to find me!
A few days in Poland running some errands, saying goodbye to friends. Followed by a few days in Budapest meeting with new friends. I hadn’t been back to the city in years, and I was sad to see that it felt overrun by young drunk tourists. It still has the same charm, it’s walkable and so beautiful but I was a bit disappointed. It was the great company that made up for Budapest. Europe is the most visited continent, and it feels like a freaking Disneyland now. That’s why I usually housesit, do my own thing, or stay in the Balkans if I visit. It just feels unbearable otherwise.
BACK IN THE MIDDLE EAST
So it was time to head back to the Middle East.
This year, I spent nearly six months in total in the Middle East – a region I’m completely in love with. I’ve been dying to learn Arabic, so I finally enrolled in a course. I had the best intentions, but if I’m honest, I should’ve just taken it easy. You’re supposed to study and review after each lesson, but I was too tired most days to keep up. I managed two weeks of Arabic classes before shifting gears to have our very first Hybrid Tours to Jordan!
Jordan is the one country that made me fall in love with the region, and it’s where I always recommend people start if they want a true taste of the Middle East. While Gulf countries (UAE, Qatar, etc) can feel overly polished and glitzy, Jordan offers an authentic Arab experience: safe, hospitable, and packed with incredible things to see.
We of course hit all the main spots, then go off-the-beaten path, and as usual with a Hybrid Tour, we support locals. In Jordan, we specifically support refugees and female businesses, and meet with them directly to learn about their lives. By doing this we’re also supporting them financially AND allowing them to have an extra platform to reach travelers like yourself. So if you’re interested in joining us next year, here are all the details!
After Jordan I went on my first work trip to Iraq! And since it was my second time in the country I felt more comfortable. No body shaming – turns out I was dressed just fine during my first visit. I just came across idiots my first time around. The man I work with is a sweetheart but he’s in his 60s, and I do wonder how much longer he’ll be up for being a guide. It was exciting to be working in the country and I’m looking forward to going back in February! You can watch my newest YouTube video about my travels through the country.
After Iraq, I went back to Egypt for another month. I spent a whole month there last year, and I loved it. Half of it was for work, the other half because I felt like it. This time around I just wanted to see friends and chill in Dahab. And so I did. I spent time in Cairo with an amazing friend of mine who I also met at a youth conference. And that’s why you have to sign up for my newsletter – imagine winning trips and attending events for free around the world. That’s how you Go Global with Sibu. You can sign up here.
In Dahab, a good friend of mine flew out to work remotely with me! I hadn’t seen her in over 2 years and it was so good to be back together. We worked, hung out by the beach, and I may or may not have encouraged her to start going for younger men, lol. The patriarchy makes us believe that we as women we’ve lost all of our worth by a certain age so many men our age or older won’t date us. And that’s why, my friends, you just go for younger men. Take it from me, it’s worth it.
After Dahab, I took a ferry from Nuweiiba back to Jordan to finish my Arabic course. It was freezingggg and I couldn’t wait to get out of there. I love Jordan, but after spending 2 months in the country this year, I’ve officially made my verdict – it’s amazing to visit (and I can’t get enough of all the sites) but meh to live or work remotely from. And that’s ok! I gave it a shot and I’m happy I did. Some places are better off for tourism than they are for living.
NOW – Asia
I haven’t been to this part of the world in years! While in Jordan, I scored the most amazing credit card deal: 50k points + $119 USD to fly first class with Qatar Airways from Jordan to Hong Kong. It was my first time flying first class, and wow – it was incredible! That flight alone was worth nearly $6k. My first travel-hacking experience, and I couldn’t be prouder. Videos coming soon!
Hong Kong feels like an old friend. I’ve been there countless times, starting when I was 13, over 20 years ago. Back then, I thought the city was fascinating. It became a regular spot during my teens since my dad had business in the region. And then once I was living in southern China for seven years, HK was just a short trip away whenever we craved proper Western food, electronics, or a banned movie we couldn’t watch in the mainland.
I always dreamed of living in Hong Kong. Yes, it’s ridiculously expensive (it puts London to shame), but – maybe one day for a year or two. After graduating university in 2011 from China, I applied for jobs but got no response. Now, with so many foreigners gone, maybe there’s a chance, but the idea of going back to an office? Nahhh.
Hong Kong this time was magical. I roamed the city, did typical touristy things, stayed with friends, and just enjoyed the East/West diversity that reminded me of how much I had missed Asia.
China, too, has made big changes with new visa policies. It’s now easier for many nationalities to cross the border, with EU citizens getting a free 30-day stay. That’s wild compared to how tough it used to be. Of course, my relationship with China is… complicated. Especially after living there for 7 years.
The last time I tried to enter China was pre-COVID, during a layover in Beijing. I was detained, accused of a crime (never told what), and denied entry. I had to scramble to get a new flight. And uhhhh add to that my master’s thesis on China, which got flagged, and being accused of being a spy a few times – it’s safe to say I’ve been on their radar. My Chinese is still pretty decent (I used to work as a trilingual interpreter) and whenever I do speak the language in official settings I get targeted for espionage or some dumb other stuff. And no, this is all real. No paranoia here. I’m an Indian-looking woman (in this part of the world) with an indigenous first name, a Polish last name, I was born in Costa Rica and speak the language. Story of my life.
Still, stubborn as I am, I wanted to go back. This time, I planned carefully. My close friend – a Taiwanese who’s obviously a native Mandarin speaker, picked me up in HK, and we crossed the land border together. My dad and friends in HK were ready to jump in if anything went wrong. But nothing did. I played the dumb tourist, didn’t speak a word of Mandarin, and it worked. For the first time in years, I was back in China. I was back in Guangzhou.
It was an emotional journey. So much has changed – not just the country, but me. Back then, I was awkward and deeply unhappy with myself. China was tough; it forced me to grow up fast under financial and social pressure. I arrived as a clueless kid who didn’t even know how to boil water or do laundry. I’d never even gone on a date then! But looking back now, I realize how far I’ve come.
This visit felt cathartic. Despite my stupid body issues and insecurities (thanks, 20+ years of bullying), I genuinely like who I’ve become. I live life on my own terms, even when others disagree. If the old me met the current me, she wouldn’t believe it. And honestly, if I didn’t know me, I’d want to be my friend – and that feels like the ultimate sign of self-love.
Saying goodbye was hard. I broke down. But this year has been a whirlwind, and I’m so glad I prioritized reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones. And although I don’t have any belongings and have nothing to show for everything I’ve built, I have created a life where I have amazing friends on a good chunk of the planet. It’s amazing to think about all the people we haven’t met yet. Life is about perspective, and even as an introvert, putting yourself out there can lead to incredible connections.
I’m writing this from Kuala Lumpur. I’m in THE most amazing housesit. Incredible views, cats, gym, pool and a massive beautiful apartment all to myself. This is how I wanted to spend the holidays. I have no plans for Xmas and NYE, I don’t know anyone in KL and that’s ok. Sibu from China would have been miserable and freaking out. Sibu from 2024 is at peace and perfectly content with her own company and 3 cats. I urgently craved some me time.
Business + money
I think people assume I get paid from my content and our Hybrid Tours. The reality is that I made less than $1500 USD this year from content. I made double that last year. I break it all down here. Unless it’s an actual work trip, everything you see online I pay for myself. And no, I’m too lazy, busy and tired to be pitching to companies.
Traveling isn’t a holiday for me. It’s a full-time job. So when I get somewhere, I don’t want to be thinking about videos, aesthetics or deliverables. I just want to chill. I should probably get a collab manager for 2025. If you know of someone, let me know! In the content creator industry it’s a commission-based job but it can all be done remotely.
Regarding The Hybrid Tours… when you see a content creator hosting a trip, they’re usually using another platform to organize it. No website, marketing costs or anything related to that. And because it’s a one-person show, they get to keep all of the profits. They’re also one-off trips. This is not about content creation, and this also isn’t about traveling with me. I don’t guide these tours (locals do).
I’m thinking about sustainability. This is the 3rd business I’ve started from scratch and I’ve obviously learned some things about business development. The reality is that most small businesses fail in the first 5 years. On top of that, we did not start with any funding, loans, or grants. This is all savings and credit card debt. And whatever is made goes back to paying that.
We did break even this year, which is amazing! And whatever profit there is goes back towards the company. I can’t and shouldn’t even think about paying myself if the business is not running on its own first. That’s the reality of small businesses. And since our groups are small, that means there is a much smaller profit margin. I could try to fill it up with 40+ people but that sounds so impersonal. I want these to be a catalyst for connections, and that can only be done in small groups. In all honesty, if it weren’t for the humanitarian aspect of the work that we do, I wouldn’t be running a travel company. It’s too much work. It’s the awareness raising, impact and connections that we build, both for locals and travelers, that motivate me to keep going.
TRAVEL AND LOVE
This year has been rough. I allowed myself to fall for someone whose lifestyle was like mine. On paper, it seemed perfect – and trying it was amazing. It was all I could have ever dreamed of. Traveling the world with someone. I admired them deeply, and our chemistry was undeniable. But then they claimed the feelings were mutual but weren’t ready, leaving me questioning everything. If they weren’t ready, was it ever truly mutual? That left me deeply hurt.
Some friends joke that I’m dead inside and I’m cold-hearted, but those closest to me know the truth: I’m just careful. After years of being single, letting myself feel again was liberating – until it wasn’t. Losing a close friend and facing heartbreak left me healing for months. The stress showed in ways I hadn’t experienced in years, and threw me into a negative spiral. And I feel like that just got together with losing a bit of my travel confidence. That took a good chunk of the year to heal. I’m doing better now.
While this year lacked, for the most part, travel flings – well, shoutout to the hot professional basketball player I met at Taco Bell in Kuwait (who would’ve thought my love for TB would reward me this way) – I still enjoyed myself. Because of the destinations I go to, it’s rare to find women, especially those traveling alone. But solo male travelers are more common. So multiple times throughout the year, you’d find me simply connecting with men on my own and spending time with them.
This usually consisted of late night talks over wine, juice and tea. Sitting by a lake, a river, the beach or simply getting lost in a new, crowded city while walking side by side talking nonstop for hours. Some of them I was not the least bit interested in. And others, I completely was. But reading signals is not my forte, and neither is flirting, so for the most part it didn’t lead to anything else – to my dismay. But oh well. I do remember those times fondly, and I do find it fascinating how I can connect so well with the opposite sex over and over again and have extremely deep talks without there being any awkwardness involved. Or flirting. And if there was, once again, I’m clueless.
Slowing Down
So I’m here doing the math. I told myself I’d slow down. And I did. Sort of.
I spent
- 1.5 months in Costa Rica
- 1 month in Egypt
- 1.5 months in the UAE
- 2 months in Jordan
- 1 month in Switzerland
That’s 7 months of “slow” travel—yet I still managed to visit 23 countries this year, 6 of them new. I thought traveling to fewer new places meant slowing down, and funnily enough, I did. I feel better for having taken things at a better pace, but maybe I was wrong.
Here’s my conclusion for 2024: I’m done. I’m not 22 anymore. I live out of two small backpacks, have no base, and wear the same clothes on repeat. I’ve nailed minimalism and I’m “living the dream.”
But I’m human. I miss feeling put together. Getting asked on a date sends me into panic mode because I have nothing to wear. And explaining myself over and over? Exhausting. My life story was complicated from the moment I was born, and I’ve only added layers to it. Yes, I’ve led a fascinating life. Explaining that? Nah.
Maybe a routine wouldn’t be so bad. Maybe some sense of community.
But where? Part of why I love this lifestyle is avoiding bureaucracy. I’ve lost count of how many permanent (not temporary!) addresses I’ve had—over 30, I think. I don’t know where to go, and that’s a very privileged problem to have.
Solutions?
I do have to travel over the next 6 months. Work. Commitments and what not. I’ll spend the summer in Europe, probably at a housesit. And then… maybe at least find a base to live out of?
I still travel for work, after all.
So I’ve been eyeing places around the world. Places that I genuinely love spending time in.
I need diversity, good food, safety, and great airport connections. Extra points if there’s nature, too.
- Cape Town and Hong Kong are out. I love CT but it’s just in the middle of nowhere. HK is too expensive.
- Dubai is extremely convenient but I’m just not a fan. Great place for business and investments, though.
- Cairo is a strong contender but not quite at the top.
- Nairobi… great if I wanted an African base. One of my bucket list goals is to LIVE in every (livable) continent. And by live – I mean spending at least 6 months or a year, not 1 or 2 months like people refer to as living nowadays.
I’m looking into Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur – ugh, so predictable for a digital nomad, I know! Right now, I’m writing this from KL while checking the city out. I’ve been to Bangkok a few times and know I like it. Both cities are super affordable, with great food, diverse cultures, and amazing flight connections.
Europe is fine for summer holidays, but I’m skipping it altogether. I also have zero interest in being in the Americas. It sounds wild to some, but as someone from there, it just feels far from everything. Flights are expensive, and it’s not where I want to be right now.
Honestly, 2024 wasn’t what I expected. I spent months processing emotions but prioritized loved ones, and for that, I’m grateful. I feel calm and at peace ending the year. It looks like I’ll also be spending it alone, and that’s ok! It’s funny, though. I spent Xmas alone (I don’t celebrate it unless I’m with other people that do) and NYE… I’m truly ok spending it on my own, too. I could look for activities or something else but I don’t feel like it.
People REALLY freak out when they hear I’m alone this time of the year. 10-15 years ago I would have died and considered myself a complete loser. Nowadays, I enjoy my own company so much that I’m completely happy with this decision. Being alone does not mean being lonely. Most of us are emotionally dependent on others. Do you know what it’s like to be truly by yourself? Even for a few days? Most of us don’t. And I’d highly recommend being alone – because that’s the best way to get to know yourself.
One thing I’ve learned over the years is that when you don’t know what you want, focus on what you don’t want. Identify your deal breakers and build a life around avoiding them. That’s how you stay true to yourself. I’m proud of living a life that reflects my heart’s desires. I’ve given in to societal expectations before, and I’ve learned the hard way how wrong that was.
So that’s my biggest advice to you for this upcoming year. If you want to keep track of your thoughts for this upcoming year, get the One Line a Day Journal. It’s THE best tool and a great way to start journaling. I’ve been using it for 7 years and highly recommend it. So if you’ve made it this far, thank you for reading my rants. Comment down here below or just leave a few 🌎🌎🌎 on the “My Story” IG pinned post as a comment.
This year I got to connect with old friends, and even with a good amount of you in person for the first time! Here’s to more in-person meetings and reunions. Thank you for being a part of this journey, this community, and I’m wishing you all the best during the holidays and in this upcoming 2025!
Here’s to continue going global!
With love, Sibu
Thank you for sharing your adventures, tips, problems and thoughts. You are an inspiration and I hope I will be able to travel with you in the future on one of your organized trips.
Sending a lot of love for 2025!
Hi Sara! Thank you for taking the time to read it! Really appreciate the support. Wishing you a happy new year, and looking forward to traveling with you soon, hopefully! <3