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A space for everything that doesn’t fit neatly into a category — and that’s entirely the point. From our daily lived experiences and personal reflections to mental health and the quieter, more human moments of the journey. This is also where older writings find their home; posts that may not speak directly to craft or industry thinking, but are still very much part of the story.
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Setting the Tone for My Day #shorts
Despite of the general mental mood and how my day had started, I am thankful that by the grace of God, I was able to set the tone for how I wanted my day to… (continue reading)
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“You Are Not Alone.” | Letter to Myself
Hey you…yeah you…listen up. YOU ARE NOT ALONE. When you are going through these challenging times that you are in right now, it can be hard to understand or realize that. I know how alone… (continue reading)
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Buying Myself Time. #shorts
I’m glad to share that my freelance client has approved that last payment of project funds, even as we work to wrap up the current freelance project. Personally, I’m just really grateful that he approved… (continue reading)
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Let Your Work Do the Talking. #shorts
Earlier tonight, I’ve finally managed to complete the development work on my freelance project. This is my first one ever since I’ve made the decision to return to the industry. And honestly, I really wanted… (continue reading)
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Saying “No More” to Reacting. #shorts
Hey morning guys, now that my final school project is nearly wrapped up, I feel like I’m finally ready to return to my blogging again. At least now, I will have some mental capacity left… (continue reading)
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Because I Can #presentation
Hey guys, I apologise for my recent disappearance and silence. Let’s just say that between managing my final school project and my only freelance project right now, there hasn’t been much time or energy left… (continue reading)
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Refusing to Rush the Finishing Line. #shorts
Hey guys, sorry for my recent silence. For the past few days, I have been focusing all of my attention on my freelance project. See, the goal, or at least the hope that my client… (continue reading)
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Showing Up Everyday. #schoolday
Holy crap guys, it is really the final 3…well, if you want to be more precise, 2.5 weeks of my part-time studies left. This part-time post-Diploma has been one of the most challenging commitments I… (continue reading)
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Hyper-Focusing: The Only Good Thing That Ever Came Out of Having ADHD
Hyperfocus, broadly and anecdotally speaking, is a phenomenon that reflects one’s complete absorption in a task, to a point where a person appears to completely ignore or ‘tune out’ everything else. It is generally reported… (continue reading)
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Being Faithful in the Little Things. #shorts
Just over a week ago when I first received my current freelance opportunity, I was also hoping that somehow I would be able to secure a second freelance work opportunity. But despite my prayers, I… (continue reading)

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