Last week, I was thinking of practicing my writing. I had this idea for months, but never got the opportunity to do it. I already had a plan in mind. All I have to do is visit one subreddit, choose one topic, then write on a daily basis. It’s simple, right? Yes, but to me, … Continue reading Things don’t have to be complicated
‘The Paper’
The last quarter of every grade level has always been stressful and mine was no exception. In the final two weeks of the last quarter of Grade 8, my friends and I arrive at school with baggy bloodshot eyes as we push ourselves completing our yearly clearance. The deadlines were creeping, quizzes were alarming, and … Continue reading ‘The Paper’
The first success
When I was a kid, my friends and I were walking down our neighborhood selling candies and chips in our little baskets. We were shouting with our high-pitched voices persuading the adults to buy. Our grandma saw us and bought all we could offer. Even the baskets! We were ecstatic! We went to a nearby … Continue reading The first success
the ‘secret’ hideout
In the summer of 2006, in front of our house, lay an abandoned lot lush with green and varying insects. Deeper inside that pseudo-jungle were kids of different ages gathered around a barely recognizable bonfire discussing today’s activities. It was the gathering of the kids in the northern part of the subdivision. We called ourselves … Continue reading the ‘secret’ hideout
There was an idea to create a small project
The intention of the small project was to hone independent skills in programming. The project idea is simple actually. It’s a Renting System. Basically, the system would automate the billings for each tenant in the apartment. It will output a pdf file that is printable to be given to the tenant.
The things you do for content everyday.
I’ve been posting consistently for the past 15 days already. There was engagement but now it lessened. Kinda sad but that’s okay. It wasn’t my intention anyway. My real intention is to practice consistency. I’ve been trying to dish out content for other platforms as well. It’s not all about writing but also about small … Continue reading The things you do for content everyday.
Money can buy you happiness. You can’t convince me otherwise.
You can do so much with money. Focus on your hobbies, help people, do research, and your health. I can’t really understand why people say that it doesn’t buy happiness. I just can’t. Things would be a hundred times easier and convenient with money. I can only assume that people who say that line aren’t … Continue reading Money can buy you happiness. You can’t convince me otherwise.
Starting something you’re not good at sucks.
I’ll make a painting. Oh man, it doesn’t look good. I guess painting isn’t for me. I’ll answer this coding problem. Oh man, this is too hard. I guess competitive programming isn’t for me. I’ll write my own story. Oh man, this story is too shitty and boring! I guess I’m not cut out to … Continue reading Starting something you’re not good at sucks.
We always wanted to be good
To be good at something. Doing something so easily and so professionally. That’s the dream. Doing something hard so effortlessly is intoxicating. But being so good to do that, takes a lot of time being bad. It sucks.
Wanting to grow up to be independent.
I'm in this portion of my life that I want to get a job and get the fuck away from this place. To give context, I'm not a rich person nor I am a poor one. I'm in between. However, life fucks you up and pushes you around. So we became poor. Our family became … Continue reading Wanting to grow up to be independent.
Spoken Poetry
Iba talaga appeal ng spoken poetry kapag-Filipino yung wikang ginagamit. Parang mas seryoso, mas naisasapuso yung mga salita, at mas nakaka-connect doon sa mananalita. Hindi man ako karaniwang nakikinig sa spoken poetry, pero na-appreciate ko yung skills na kinakailangan na para malabas ang dadamin ng ulo at puso sa papel gamit lamang ang wikang Minahal. … Continue reading Spoken Poetry
AI and Its Bullshit
AI is an amazing tool, but it gets abused, sensationalized, and advertised so heavily. Dude, I don’t need my tools to have AI. Make it clean, efficient, and user-friendly. That’s all I ask for. Fuck this AI shit you keep on pushing to my face. It’s not cool. The only time I really find AI … Continue reading AI and Its Bullshit
Yet to Find
Daily writing promptWhat book could you read over and over again?View all responses No book has ever crossed my life that made me want to re-read it again. I believe that a fiction book is best absorbed in one passing. Re-reading it again, just loses it's magic. Well, that's my opinion. While there are a … Continue reading Yet to Find
Vibe Coding
I hopped on the band wagon, and I really find vibe coding fun. I made features, utilities, and games faster than I could ever before. However, there's a downside.While I did build faster, my understanding of my systems are shallower. I understand the bigger picture, how it works, and how it integrates, but I dont … Continue reading Vibe Coding
Companions
Daily writing promptWhat animals make the best/worst pets?View all responses I've had many pets in the past, but dogs are always the best. I don't know what about them that makes life so much calmer. Which is ironic, since they're probably the most energetic ones. I guess, that's it. It's because they're so energetic that … Continue reading Companions
Back to Nature
With all this AI thing going around removing jobs and replacing them. I just want to go and learn how to make vinegar.
Limiting Beliefs
It’s hard to get rid off them. It’s a challenge. The reality will make you reinforce your limiting beliefs. But, persistent resistance from it will set you free.
Overachievers
I’ve always been envious of people with stellar backgrounds fulfilling their potential. Best universities, best jobs, best connections. It’s as if the world is their oyster. Maybe it is. Every infrastructure was already set up, it feels frictionless. Some might argue that it might not be like that, but the optics say otherwise. Their support … Continue reading Overachievers
Basketball
Daily writing promptWhat Olympic sports do you enjoy watching the most?View all responses To be completely honest, I never really watch the Olympics. I never actively look for the Olympics. If there's a highlight, great! However, I only watch the sports that interests me. For me, that's basketball. Basketball is a huge part in our … Continue reading Basketball
Alone with Thoughts
I never like being alone with thoughts. It gets messy, depressing, and outright frustrating. That’s when I realize why I doomscroll so much. Facing the truth of my reality in the present moment is too much to bear.
Content Playground 