When I chose the apartment I live in today,

I wasn’t looking for the biggest space or the best investment.What mattered most to me was something else:

greenery outside my window, natural light throughout the day,

and the peace of mind that comes from knowing I could always find my way home.In this first page of Living Notes,

I reflect on how identifying our non‑negotiables can make life’s decisions a little clearer—

and why the things that matter most often can’t be redesigned later.A quiet reflection on home, values, natural light,

and the small choices that shape how we live.