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#NOTES

to my stranger

a poem

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framer's 2026 report just exposed the real problem with vibe-coding

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Maybell, next to a large, rock-like structure in a black-and-white outdoor setting
Maybell, next to a large, rock-like structure in a black-and-white outdoor setting

to Maybell

a poem

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close-up of a fountain pen poised over handwritten notes on paper, highlighting the nib and ink

untitled

a late night poem

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a person sits on a train seat, leaning against the window, with a book resting on their lap. sunlight filters in
a person sits on a train seat, leaning against the window, with a book resting on their lap. sunlight filters in

i just prayed for you

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a cozy scene featuring hanging red stockings and a decorated christmas tree in soft, warm lighting
a cozy scene featuring hanging red stockings and a decorated christmas tree in soft, warm lighting

merry, not-so-merry, christmas

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a diverse group of colleagues poses for a photo together in a modern office space, smiling
a diverse group of colleagues poses for a photo together in a modern office space, smiling

first-time event host?

here are 13 things you need to be successful

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father holding a baby boy. the baby is wearing a brown overall and red shirt
father holding a baby boy. the baby is wearing a brown overall and red shirt

dad too soon?

ordeals with my nephew

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a lone figure stands on a foggy beach, with gentle waves lapping at the shore in the background
a lone figure stands on a foggy beach, with gentle waves lapping at the shore in the background

stuck in winter

letters to my best friend, ten

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a white seagull flying above dark, churning ocean water. aerial view shows the bird in flight with foamy waves
a white seagull flying above dark, churning ocean water. aerial view shows the bird in flight with foamy waves

i'm grateful...

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a close-up shot of a small, delicate plant with tiny white flowers in focus against a blurred backdrop
a close-up shot of a small, delicate plant with tiny white flowers in focus against a blurred backdrop

ambivalent august

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a coin with "amor fati" inscription and a burning fire design, in front of a campfire
a coin with "amor fati" inscription and a burning fire design, in front of a campfire

amor fati

i love my fate

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photo by Antenna on unsplash
photo by Antenna on unsplash

networking at events

yay or nay?

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photo by Josh Rakower on unsplash
photo by Josh Rakower on unsplash

forget cool

how to make people listen, laugh, and breathe

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photo by Ethan Hu on unsplash
photo by Ethan Hu on unsplash

i moved to the happiest country in the world, and here’s what i discovered

10 lessons in user experience

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circular logo with a stylized letter "c" and a negative space magnifier, surrounded by vibrant rainbow colors blending outward.
circular logo with a stylized letter "c" and a negative space magnifier, surrounded by vibrant rainbow colors blending outward.

colosach

the story

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photo by Rupert Britton on unsplash
photo by Rupert Britton on unsplash

all things bright and beautiful

how to stand out, pt. 1

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photo by Felicia Buitenwerf on unsplash
photo by Felicia Buitenwerf on unsplash

who are you?

who you say you are vs. who people say you are

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Aremu sits at a table in a white floral shirt and licks his finger next to a cake
Aremu sits at a table in a white floral shirt and licks his finger next to a cake

it started with a design

happy birthday, Aremu Smog

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photo by Mika Baumeister on unsplash
photo by Mika Baumeister on unsplash

tech bro doing finance bro stuff

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