It was a hot, humid Wednesday afternoon. People hurried along in and out of stores. Some buying food and some taking a smoke. I was there with the wave of hungry people as I weaved through the crowd like a boxer moving through the ring. But on that day, for whatever reason, my head was … Continue reading A Bet with a Child
Carpet Roads
When I was a little child, my preschool used to have two-hour breaks where we could do whatever we want. We could go outside, play around with the swing, and chase each other like cops and robbers. All this with a teacher supervising us, of course. It was always something I look forward too. Usually, … Continue reading Carpet Roads
The World’s Last Defense
In the dawn of late fall, purple hue covered the gloomy skies and thunderous roars echoed through the valleys. Heavy pounding poured in from left and right as craftsmen desperately repaired the crumbling walls. Hurried footsteps and shouting filled the streets as everyone left alive were moving weapons and traps towards the walls. No one … Continue reading The World’s Last Defense
A Supermarket of Childhood Memories
It was a warm December afternoon, I sat in front of a vacant food stall table in my local supermarket with ice cream in hand. I took in the buzzy atmosphere as people walked by with carts filled to the brim. It was chaotic and rowdy, but I was at peace. I can’t explain the … Continue reading A Supermarket of Childhood Memories
Never Mess With A Sleeping Byrde
In the deep forests of the Minotaur League’s eastern territory, stood a massive stone castle riddled with wear and tear from the passage of time slowly being absorbed by the embrace of nature. Vor Morwag, wearing Silversage heavy armor covering his entire body, aside from his head, oozed confidence and prestige to those who saw … Continue reading Never Mess With A Sleeping Byrde
Constant Course Correction
There have been many times when I felt like I was living my best life, only to fall down from grace within a couple of weeks. Why is that so? I noticed that it’s not about just keeping my habits consistent. Those are important, sure, and that’s what I did, but it’s also the same … Continue reading Constant Course Correction
The Blacksmith Who Was Given Another Chance
In an evening inside The Red Lion, men, women swung their beer mugs about as they raised their voices demanding for another barrel. It was an occasion. A celebration for the league’s recent infiltration. The beasts stood no chance. It was unquestionable, absolute victory. The howls of strength and valor filled the pub’s atmosphere as … Continue reading The Blacksmith Who Was Given Another Chance
Underperforming
I'm not performing well, and it's bothering me lately. I haven't been able to meet deadlines. I've produced shit quality works. I've procrastinated till the last minute. I don't know what's going on. I don't even understand myself at this point. Why am I even doing this even though I know I don't have to … Continue reading Underperforming
The Moment Where A Single Child Changed My View on Passion
Three days before New Year’s Eve, I was outside buying food, thinking about my future. Uncertainty, demotivation, and deliberate inaction were mountains I shouldered on a daily basis, and I have no idea what’s going on. I also don’t have any plans to do anything about it too. Over the months, I felt that my … Continue reading The Moment Where A Single Child Changed My View on Passion
The Most Effective Form of Learning
It was the second week of September, I was dumped with buttloads of data from medical professionals. In front of me was a Google Drive containing tens of folders, each with three sets of images showcasing different writing styles from beautiful to butt ugly. I assigned myself with the tedious task of cropping these data … Continue reading The Most Effective Form of Learning
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