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A close-up of a green houseplant with some dried out leaf and some are blossoming into a nice yellow flower symbolising quiet growth and natural imperfection during creative pauses.

I Let Myself Be When I’ve Hit a Creative Block. Here’s Why

There are days when words don't arrive. They hover around just out of reach, like dust caught in sunlight—visible but untouchable. I sit with the stillness, my fingers resting on…

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May 14, 2025

Laptop on a portable work desk placed on a couch, with a calming view of greenery through the window — a cozy setup for working on a side project.

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The Unexpected Joy of My Side Project vs. My 9-5

I've worked as a graphic designer for years now. It pays my bills, funds my grocery runs and allows me to treat myself to overpriced brunch on some weekends. My…

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May 12, 2025

Two friends sitting on a park bench, smiling and talking during golden hour—capturing a quiet, intimate moment of connection

Life After 30

I Didn’t Wait for 30 to Realise Friendships Change—Here’s How Mine Did

I used to think friendships were like souvenirs—you collect them, you keep them and they stay just as they were. But somewhere in my mid to late 20s, I started…

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May 7, 2025