“Follow Your Passion” I feel like this has been the go-to advice people give to others. Like ceramic cherubs are the go-to souvenirs in weddings, and McDonald’s is the go-to place for eating greasy food. (Except in the Philippines. We kneel only for our lord and master, Jollibee.) And I have a problem with that. […]
Author: Kate Ashley
These 9 Webtoon comics all own my heart and soul
If you’re new to Webtoon or want to take a looksie, here are a few good ones I’ve been reading since I got into Webtoon comics this past year.
Trying Out Bullet Journaling (for the third time)
Way back in the middle of July, I decided to try out bullet journaling again (for the third time) and that I’d start in August. But then August came around and I was just too occupied with wrapping things up in my previous job that I did not have the time to set it all […]
Improvement & Impatience: 3 years, 2 art works, 1 Kate
Art improvement does not happen overnight. We know this. I know this. You know this. That old man sitting at a nearby park probably doesn’t care about art improvement but, still, even he knows this. And yet. It is the one of The Most Frustrating Thing Ever. Why couldn’t I just be good at the things […]
A catch up and what’s gonna happen now
So here I am. Finally getting the guts to actually write something for this here blog. After months of burying myself into a mound of Webtoon comics, manga, and anime series. And subconsciously forgetting about my art, my blog, and the rest of my creative life. Sure, I’ve put out a few great artworks the […]
Perfection and Success: A Story of Cut Hands and Dreams Smashed
I share this perfection and success story about a novice cook who accidentally sliced her hands while cooking and how dreams were shattered because of it.
3 Reasons You’re Feeling Unproductive (and What to Do About It)
We’ve all been there: that slow sloppy hell of unaccomplishment. But have you ever wondered why you’re feeling unproductive? Here are three reasons why.
Hi, I’m still alive (probably?) | March Side Notes
You may have asked, What the heck happened to Kate?? (Or probably not.) To which I answer, Kate was very confused blog-wise this month. But I’ll talk more of that in another post. (Maybe. Possibly.) For now, let’s start this wrap-up, yes? Yes. Side Notes is a monthly wrap up where I share the interesting, and […]
February was more chaotic than last month, wow. | Side Notes
Yep. You read that right.Remember when I said last month, I hope February was going to be kinder to me than January? February was like, “NOPE! Not gonna.”
Want to get what you want from other people? Do this one super simple thing.
At one point or another, you might have had a hard time to get what you want from other people. If this is you, try doing this one simple thing.