Category: Journals and Reflections
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Overcoming Self-Doubt While Learning New Skills
Learning something new isn’t just about gaining knowledge—it’s also about dealing with the voices in your head. For me, those voices often sound like: “Am I good enough to do this?”“Others are already way ahead.” These thoughts show up, especially when I’m in the middle of learning something challenging—like web…
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The Game That Defined My School Days
What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why? I still remember the first time I downloaded Subway Surfers. I was in 9th standard — looking for something fun to pass the time. The colorful graphics, catchy music, and smooth gameplay instantly pulled me in. What started as a casual…
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The Letter K That Connects My Passions
This blog was sparked by a fun comment from my friend Noor. She said,“Looks like I know you well like a good friend 😂 Now for today’s project – Koding & Kollywood. Give it a try and I’m sure you will do kreat!” At first, I laughed. But then I…
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K-Drama Inspired Bibimbap Experience
What foods would you like to make? There’s something magical about discovering a new dish through a scene on screen. For me, that moment came while watching a clip from True Beauty, a popular K-drama. The colors, the harmony of vegetables, rice, and the fiery gochujang sauce—it all came together…
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Adapting to Change: Lessons from a Balcony View
This morning, I stepped out to my balcony for a simple project—capture what catches my attention. The first thing that pulled me in was a small plant I’ve seen many times before. But today, I noticed something different—new leaves. It’s still growing, quietly, in its limited space. How wonderful is…
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Falling for Cats, One Video at a Time
Dogs or cats? I’ve never had a cat of my own, but if you look through my YouTube history, you’ll probably guess my favorite—cats. There’s just something irresistibly cute about them. Their soft fur, button noses, mysterious eyes, and most of all… their attitude. While dogs get all the love…
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Learning Out Loud: Building Confidence Through Blogging
“I used to think I needed to arrive before sharing. Now I know — the real magic is in sharing while becoming.” — When I first started blogging, I was simply experimenting. A mix of nerves and excitement led me to write — not as an expert, but as a…
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Balancing Blogging and Mental Wellness Online
🌸 When I Started, I Wanted It to Be Perfect When I began blogging, I imagined it like a perfect book launch or the grand opening of a restaurant — everything polished, everything flawless. That feeling especially hit hard when I launched a small initiative called Hiring Connect Network. I…
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Feeling Not Good Enough as a Blogger: My Honest Moment
What bothers you and why? “Everyone starts with no audience, but not everyone stays consistent long enough to grow one.”—I remember sitting in front of my screen, refreshing my blog analytics again and again. The numbers didn’t move — or worse, they dropped. I had poured hours into that post.…
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10 Truths I’ve Learned the Hard Way
List 10 things you know to be absolutely certain. There’s so much in life that’s uncertain—paths that twist unexpectedly, people who come and go, dreams that shift. But amidst all the change, there are a few truths I’ve come to hold close. They weren’t taught in textbooks. I’ve lived them,…
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Why I Chose Freelancing as a Student
Are you seeking security or adventure? Choosing to freelance as a student wasn’t the easiest decision — in fact, it was a bold move. None of my friends are doing it. There’s little conversation around freelancing in my circle, and honestly, I didn’t expect much support either. But still, I…
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A special dinner with my school friends
If you could host a dinner and anyone you invite was sure to come, who would you invite? If I had the magical chance to host a dinner and know for sure that everyone I invited would come, my answer is simple: I would invite my school friends. Why? Because…
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