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I write so I can look back something in the future. I want to leave some learnings to myself, and I hope this will become an avenue to express my feelings, and make some realizations in life.

-Kenneth Angelo Julio, July 2020

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Life update

I can’t believe I’m writing on my blog again. I recently binge-watched a series, and it honestly gave me so much feelings and a few realizations while on quarantine. It wasn’t the love kind of story, but about someone who chose his career over his relationship. This series made me realized a few things in my life, including my family, my future college self and my busy schedule right now. I could relate to the protagonist of the series so much! I still can’t get over it. In fact, I’m listening the series’ theme song right now. </3

I placed myself in the protagonist’s life. A young boy who was hyped up on his dreams; no time for love or any romantic relationships; goal-oriented and amazed by almost everything in life. He almost had it all--a great family, great school and a best friend--except for a love life. But things changed when he entered college. He fell in love many times and kept it casual, and the best thing was, it didn’t affect his grades at all! Fast forward to when he was in his junior year when he was about to choose between career or love. Obviously, he chose career. Things didn’t turn out the way he wanted after his graduation. He even dropped out for one year but finished college with his best friend. I mean, it’s not the best but It’s definitely #goals! 

Looking at the bigger picture, his life was great at the beginning--a fairytale kind of life--but things got really complicated afterwards. He did managed to survive almost all odds, but all the learnings were instilled in him. His character development wasn’t like any series or movies out there where the character would get a happy ending. He didn’t, or maybe not yet. Still, I’m proud of the character for choosing his career over his relationship : )

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[a scary encounter]

“I will first love myself before loving others.”

They say you can’t love others without loving yourself first. Maybe we were just looking for attention, something we couldn’t find in the people around us, or something we haven’t experienced—to be loved, to be cared, and to have someone’s attention.

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Around this time, 2 years ago, I attempted to paint the tourist attractions of every country in Southeast Asia 🌏🌇

wow “attempted” because I failed 😂 I only finished 1 country (don’t get me wrong, slow progress is still progress 😌🖌)

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Day 1/30: Wake up with determination. Go to bed with satisfaction. 🌞🌚

Some days I wake up at the wrong side of the bed. Your motivation to start the day right is never the same 24/7, especially now that we’re on quarantine. You may eventually lose the motivation in the middle of your work, or may feel too much motivation but end up scrolling through your feed (like me 🤪). Hey, remember that it’s totally fine not to be motivated. You don’t need to force yourself to be productive and later get burned out. It’s important to prioritize your mental health. Start with the little things—take a nap or just lay down in bed, watch your favorite show, pick a music playlist according to your mood. It’s in these little things that will gradually ignite your motivation again. At the end, you’ll feel more satisfied, ready to knock out the tasks on your to-do list the next day. 🙂

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Update: For today’s segment, #MondayswithKaelJulio, I’ll be releasing a 30-day project about Motivation 🤗✨

Hopefully to finish this within a month 😅 (I currently have 20+ online assessments to do ☹️ some are due this week sooo 🤪)

For the next 30 days (or more), I’ll be sharing some motivational quotes and some personal faves that will hopefully boost your motivation to work (and study, if you’re a student 😉📚)

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Each morning as I awake

I am grateful that I can still rise,

Above the surging waves

That overwhelm my life.

I drown in so much words,

Thoughts and feelings

That submerge my head

And I can hardly breathe.

Why, I ask God,

Was I given wisdom,

Talent, and a mission

When I have no more passion?

How and where can I look for

The solution to humanity’s problems,

When I cannot even solve

My own personal conundrums?

Now as I look around

For some inspiration,

I remember to look in my heart

And there you are, from the start.

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A cool respite nestled on a mountain peak 🏔🚡

📍 Genting Highlands, Pahang

Malaysia 2018 archives 🇲🇾 | #KaelVoyage

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Petrosains, The Discovery Centre is a Malaysian science and technology museum located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur within Suria KLCC, Petronas Twin Towers 🔬🧬

the inner STEM in me was amazed how good this place was 😭🍃

Malaysia 2018 archives 🇲🇾 | #KaelVoyage

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From Malaysia 2018 Archives: this day last 2 years ago at the Petronas Twin Towers 🏙 | #KaelVoyage

I miss you, Malaysia ☹️🇲🇾

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#EarthDay is celebrated every April 22 around the globe to support environmental protection. 🌏🌿

took me more or less an hour to finish this digital lettering 😩✍🏻 | #KaelJulioTypoxPhoto

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It’s been a while. I should keep updating here on my blog haha

I’m more active on my Instagram account (@kaeljulio)

Lol

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Happy Easter, folks! 🐰🕊✨

Used Faber Castell’s Textliner 1546 pastel colors and Ecco pigments.

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Tried experimenting something 🖌😅✌🏻 How did you spend your Holy Week?

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Holy Saturday ☀️

Black Saturday or Holy Saturday would always be the time when we go swimming with the fam, be it on the swimming pool at the Clubhouse or at the beach in Ilocos 🌊🏖 I miss swimming at the beach. I miss Ilocos—my home.

📸 photos taken in Santiago, Ilocos Sur during Holy Saturday last 2017

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Life update

I hope I can survive this enhanced community quarantine, since It’s extended till April 30 :(( I miss school and my friends, tbh

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✍🏻 Lettering workshop last year at Art Bar, Alabang Town Center | #KaelJulioWorkshops

I miss conducting workshops. ☹️ I hope to conduct more when this pandemic is over.

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