Ever since I’ve accepted that internship, I knew I lost control over my future. It’s been three weeks, since I’ve submitted my documents. And, I haven’t heard a single thing from the company. I have no idea what tools I’m working with, who I’m working with, and what department I’ll be staying at. Everything is … Continue reading How an Act of Desperation Taught Me About Control
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How Games Made Me Aware of My Biggest Insecurities
Valorant sucks. There I said it. I just don’t find the same enjoyment my friends experience when I play this stupid game. It’s not that the game is bad. I just don’t feel like playing the game, you know? I love watching pros battle against each other, watching the drama unfolding, the hype and things … Continue reading How Games Made Me Aware of My Biggest Insecurities
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
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
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
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
Haircut
My haircut is always a great indicator of what I value in my life. From my hair, you can see whether I’m feeling blue or having the time of my life.. If I keep myself clean and sharp, I’m doing pretty good myself. If it’s unkempt and untidy, then I knew I let myself go. … Continue reading Haircut
The Only Constant Companion
When you're trying your best, and everything seems to be going right, best believe that failure will pounce the moment an opportunity presents itself. It's merciless and impassive. It's like water, no matter how compact you make your sand barriers with, it's always going to find ways to seep through the gaps. No matter how … Continue reading The Only Constant Companion
Leverage Social Media to Learn 10X More
Social media has gotten a bad rap by so many content creators, influencers, and books in recent years. And, it’s understandable why. The space can be toxic, and has a lot of trolling. Not only that, it’s filled with bots and useless information. Most importantly, it wastes a lot of people’s time. But, there’s a … Continue reading Leverage Social Media to Learn 10X More