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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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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… (Read More)
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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… (Read More)
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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… (Read More)
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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… (Read More)
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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… (Read More)
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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… (Read More)
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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… (Read More)
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Above All Else, Have Integrity. #shorts
I choose to get up at 6:30 am every single weekday morning because I wanted give myself time, not only to plan my work for the day, but also because I understood the value of… (Read More)
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Having No Regrets About Pursuing a Purpose-Driven Life
The last time that I tried to outrightly share my beliefs and passion about why I chose to pursue a purpose-driven life, I received some serious flack from some strangers online. This was over on… (Read More)
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“Box, Box, Box” | Why It Can Be a Good Thing to Have a Pit-Stop Moment in Freelancing
Picture a Formula-1 driver screaming down the straight, visor fogged with adrenaline, and then—radio crackle—“Box, box, box!”That was me this evening when the client suggested we postpone today’s demo. One minute I’m kissing the chequered… (Read More)

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