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Posted on 12 April, 202112 April, 2021 by Ikhlas

Wow, it’s been a little more than 4 months since my last update. Yikes. I swear I’ve come here, ready to post, and even start a draft, but then it all seems so boring and blah. Does anyone still read this blog? Does anyone even care? Lol. I’m not sure I do, but I really…

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What a Year

Posted on 31 December, 202031 December, 2020 by Ikhlas

Wow, what a year it’s been! I’m sure there are many versions of this sentiment out there already but it bears repeating: it was a strange one. And it seems to be right back where it almost started at. I still can’t believe how fast this year has gone. In April, as we prepared to…

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Posted on 17 September, 202017 September, 2020 by Ikhlas

The blank page stares at me, its whiteness all-encompassing until I’m drowning in it. These words are rare, stilted, and awkward. It’s like my brain has forgotten how to transfer thoughts into words to my fingers. The different components are rusty, as they twist and turn together painfully to try and make this work. To…

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Catching up

Posted on 30 June, 202030 June, 2020 by Ikhlas

Wow, another unexpected break from the blog! I definitely didn’t plan this long break, but as usual, it happened on its own. I’ve been thinking about blogging for quite some time, but to be honest, it’s been hard. Despite being in quarantine since the end of March, not much has been going on. We celebrated…

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Quarantine Day 56457

Posted on 19 April, 202019 April, 2020 by Ikhlas

Hey everyone! I’m back with another survival post documenting my 56457th day in Quarantine. 😛 Since I last blogged, I have watched 6456 Disney movies, listened to 439 Wiggles songs, watched Gossip Girl episodes for probably the 60th time, made 10000000 meals, and stepped out of my apartment 3 times. How’s your quarantine going?! All…

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