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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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Make the Best of It | Shorts
Feeling somewhat tired this morning, but that’s entirely my fault because I ended up sleeping at 2 am this morning when I knew I should’ve gone to bed earlier. I was tempted to binge on… (Read More)
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Two Steps Forward, One Step Back | Shorts
They say that in hindsight, it is always easier for us to analyze and be critical about our own progress and the kind of choices that have led us to where we are today. It… (Read More)
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Mixed Days | Shorts
So, I suppose I shouldn’t be surprised by the fact that it’s quite hard for me to maintain the streak of staying laser-focused this week. For the first three days of the week, I was… (Read More)
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Back to School (Final Semester) | Shorts
It’s the second and final semester for my Post-Diploma course in UX Design & Management at NYP. I gotta be honest, I was really looking forward to it. I’ve always been someone that looked forward… (Read More)
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Priorities | Shorts
Today, I’ve been reminded that I need to keep my priorities straight. This isn’t the time to be distracted. After some careful and deliberate considerations, I’ve changed my stance of looking for full-time work. As… (Read More)
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Impostor Syndrome | Shorts
I won’t lie, I feel like a fraud sometimes. Today happened to be one of those days. I’m not new to feeling like this. For the past several years, through my own hardships & perseverance,… (Read More)
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ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED | The King of Budget Portable Laptops
First and foremost, I want to be clear about my intentions for this blog post. Unlike the usual tech hardware posts that you might come across online (i.e. most bloggers tend to talk about the… (Read More)
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It is Always Better to Miss | Shorts
Today, I was reminded of one of my favourite quotes of all-time by Wayne Gretzky, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” As I spend my week reflecting and thinking about the importance… (Read More)
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Following Through | Weekly Reflections
It is always much easier for any of us to point out other people’s flaws, mistakes and failures. But when it comes to our own, it usually takes a while before we get to the… (Read More)
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My Struggles with Hyper-focusing
For the past 7 days, I have been having troubles when it comes to staying focused on my daily objectives and tasks. Despite experiencing the benefits of using the Bullet Journal Method, I have I… (Read More)

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