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Jun 05 2022 The most painful abandonment
These lines were first written in August 2021.
In the creative journey, I believe that the most painful abandonment is the abandonment of an idea that you cherish.
My maternal grandfather was a writer, a memory keeper, a storyteller. At this very…
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May 15 2022 Is being gifted essential for creativity?
I do not have any gift for drawing. Usually, when I say this, my friends (lovely and caring as they are) would go straight to boost my self-confidence, being convinced that the impostor syndrome is speaking for me. -
Mar 05 2022 47 dollars for a mug
I've never bought a mug for myself, until this week. This week I bought the Clinton Hill mug, a handmade piece from Amour Amour, for the price of 38 dollars, plus 9 dollars for shipping fees. -
Feb 15 2022 Minimalism and creativity
Few years ago, when minimalism wasn’t yet to become a trend, I was always met with … dissatisfaction every time I read a blog or magazine article about it. These articles on minimalism back then were just … minimalist! Which means, they were very short and not very informative. -
Feb 05 2022 A love-hate relationship with Tết, and turns in my life as creator
"Tết Nguyên Đán", often called shortly as "Tết", is the most important holiday of the year in Vietnamese culture. It stands for New Year according to the lunar calendar. And just like how Christmas is for western culture, Tết is important for Vietnamese people. -
Dec 05 2021 Start with why – Why do I start a blog?
In 2020, I ended up in the emergency room twice. To be in the hospital in 2020 for something other than COVID-19, isn't that special?