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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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Unpacking Everything (Part One)
I’ve chosen the image of a snow-capped mountain for this post for good reasons. The most important reason is because, unlike an iceberg where we only get to see what’s above the surface and not… (Read More)
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Day 18 | Making the Most of It
Hey guys, it’s finally Sunday. I mean, yeah, more than half a day has already passed by, but I am quite pleased with myself for how I have been spending it so far, in spite… (Read More)
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Day 17 | Trying Something New. Something Better. #shorts
As I was standing in the shower this morning, I had a moment of self-realization. I had my recent worries and anxiety over my personal challenges to distract me from what I wanted/needed to do.… (Read More)
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Day 16 | Thank You for Saying No to Me #shorts
When I woke up this morning, the very first thing that I thought about was the feeling that I had experienced after being rejected and ghosted for the hundreds of job applications I had sent… (Read More)
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My Journey has Never Been Smooth #shorts
It is always so easy to look back in hindsight and say things like, “It was worth it.” Yes, while it was worth it, the truth is that when I was going through all those… (Read More)
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What was the One Thing You Were Most Afraid of Doing, But Paid Off in the End? #shorts #qotd
For me, that would have to be making the decision to finally embrace myself for who I am. It was the day I finally decided that I was going to stop pretending to be someone… (Read More)
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Let Yourself Feel It. | Shorts
Hey guys, it truly has been a minute since I’ve written something on mental health. But I thought with everything that I’ve been feeling today, it’s perhaps timely for me to share another update on… (Read More)
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Consistency is the Key | Shorts
I thought a photo of a creamy chocolate spread might provide an apt illustration of what “consistency” means. But I’m not here to talk about food. Instead, I’m here to talk about my own progress,… (Read More)
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You Can If You Think You Can | Shorts
For as long as I’ve been on this journey, I’ve constantly experienced others (sometimes people, sometimes circumstances in life) trying to tell me that something can’t be done, or that I can’t do it, or… (Read More)
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Reaping the Rewards of Living Authentically | Shorts
In 2018, I made a conscious personal decision that I was going to stop being a pretentious person. For the longest time, I was always saying things to people that I never meant, or acting… (Read More)

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