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When is it Time to Move On

A poem about despondency, and the bewildering weight of unfulfilled expectations.

Feb 21, 2022

When is it Time to Move On

Feb 21, 2022

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A Boy’s Heart Can Be Mended By Just A Gentle Caress

A poem about healing.

Jul 24, 2021

A Boy’s Heart Can Be Mended By Just A Gentle Caress

Jul 24, 2021

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Whenever I See the UI/UX Designer Job Post, I Want to Throw Up 🤢

The growing trend of design work exploitation.

Mar 28, 2022

Whenever I See the UI/UX Designer Job Post, I Want to Throw Up 🤢

Mar 28, 2022

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Always Beside You

A poem about enduring broken promises.

Apr 12, 2021

Always Beside You

Apr 12, 2021

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Why You Will Always Have Something to Fight For in Your Life

Even if you think that you’ve got nothing left to lose.

Sep 30, 2021

Why You Will Always Have Something to Fight For in Your Life

Sep 30, 2021

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I Find it Difficult to Let Go

Its ok to not be ok.

Dec 26, 2024

I Find it Difficult to Let Go

Dec 26, 2024

Your Landline is Not Being Shut Down — Yet! But Be Careful…

Understanding the Shift in Landline Services

Sep 8, 2024

Your Landline is Not Being Shut Down — Yet! But Be Careful…

Sep 8, 2024

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Lonesome Traveler

Reflections

May 29, 2024

Lonesome Traveler

May 29, 2024

For a girl, I’ve never met;

You’re there when I need it. I know its been a while, since we last talked. But I know how you really are. You shy away in times of spite…

Nov 3, 2023

For a girl, I’ve never met;

Nov 3, 2023

There’s More Opportunity Today in the World Than It Was Pre-COVID

Sorry Not Sorry; Luddites & Corporate Simps

Feb 21, 2023

There’s More Opportunity Today in the World Than It Was Pre-COVID

Feb 21, 2023

Stay, You May

Dime to dime, the edging drip, fervors of a tear I sit in a cafe, trying to bide my time, observant

Jan 17, 2023

Stay, You May

Jan 17, 2023

Manipulation isn’t Bad, You Are

It’s simple. Isn’t it? Did it make you angry? You should be. It’s true. Boo hoo! You!

Sep 10, 2022

Manipulation isn’t Bad, You Are

Sep 10, 2022

The Neo-Luddites Are Coming for VR

This time the target is VR platforms like Meta, VR Chat, and vice-versa.

Aug 28, 2022

The Neo-Luddites Are Coming for VR

Aug 28, 2022

Run Away Little One, It’s Time For You to Sleep

You did your work did you, now it’s time that you rest in peace.

Aug 20, 2022

Run Away Little One, It’s Time For You to Sleep

Aug 20, 2022

My My, Attention Seeker

I’m not wasting my time talking to you; because I want you…

Aug 20, 2022

My My, Attention Seeker

Aug 20, 2022

Jobs Don’t Suck, But You Do 🤷

The truth, will you accept or deny it; it stands just like the HR lady who assured you that you will be given a chance on PIP when you got…

Aug 4, 2022

Jobs Don’t Suck, But You Do 🤷

Aug 4, 2022

A 10% Increment in Salaries on a 400% Inflation Rate is the New Joke in Corporate Cliches

I’m so thankful that my company appreciates me giving me a 10% salary rise while I bust my blood, sweat, and tears daily for 12 hours on…

Jul 28, 2022

A 10% Increment in Salaries on a 400% Inflation Rate is the New Joke in Corporate Cliches

Jul 28, 2022

The Product People Don’t Care About You- A Lesson I’ve Learned After Transitioning to Software…

The egocentric maniacs in charge of the specs will never know what the user actually wants.

Jul 24, 2022

The Product People Don’t Care About You- A Lesson I’ve Learned After Transitioning to Software…

Jul 24, 2022

Jobs Are Not Scarce, You’re Just Unwilling to Take on the Grind

Labor starts with you taking the high road. There are no shortcuts to success.

Jul 1, 2022

Jobs Are Not Scarce, You’re Just Unwilling to Take on the Grind

Jul 1, 2022

The Entry Level Designer’s Tutorial Hell is Real 😱😭

Here’s how to escape it. I think!

Jun 27, 2022

The Entry Level Designer’s Tutorial Hell is Real 😱😭

Jun 27, 2022

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Riku Arikiri

It’s never black or white. Sometimes there’s a bit of spicy red in there as well.

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