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Illustrations in 2019

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Concluding 2019 with some of my best works this year ( according to me )
All made with Photoshop and RememberedToPressCtrlS
"Note to self: The time you planned to waste is not wasted time. Post-graduate life doesn't have to be the death of your own personal epoch. Find time for yourself, find that fine balance and harmony in your schedule. That way, the journey to a new life stage on the horizon is via a calming sea."
"When confronted with the dark, adults and kids are fearful for two different reasons. While kids may be scared of the darkness itself, adults become aware of thoughts lurking unseen; ones cut loose from the distractions of the day."
Culture is merely a set of seemingly inconsequential decisions passed down through generations like a mental parasite. It's not necessary for the benefit of the humankind.
"The concept of money can only exist through mutual trust; people want money because others want money, it makes 'them' turn into 'us'. Conversely, it's a notorious reason for the breaking of trust between you and the others; between family, between friends and between lovers."
"The world we're living in is full of pleasures and distractions to select from that are supposed to make us happy. True freedom isn't achieved by choosing your pleasures, it's ingrained in the process of selecting your own pain; pain that comes from sacrifing your vices which leads to a more fulfilled existence."
"It's well known that pigs have an inability to look up at the sky because the fat on their necks inhibit their view. During the 'pig slaughter' festival in Vietnam, the first time these pigs take in the beauty of a deep blue sky is when it's tinted with their own red blood.
Please go to the link in my bio to sign the petition to stop this festival."
"The more developed and connected we are to the world, the more lonely we feel. Social media has supplied us on tap with that addictive, feigned taste of approval that seems sweet at first, but leaves you with an overwhelming aftertaste of insecurity and isolation."
"In biblical times, goats were ritually treated as the receptacle for people’s sins. The term ‘scapegoat’ comes from the practice of loading life’s burdens onto a goat and then casting them into the desert to die.

Over time, women took on the role of scapegoat for society’s historic shortcomings. During the Black Plague, this was because we were said to be witches capable of inducing an evil, carnal lust. Little has changed until now; men are still happy to claim a women’s irresistible provocation in defence of their own vile actions.

Women didn't just get cast into the desert, we were tied down there. It’s difficult to cut the rope when some of us are brainwashed enough to believe we deserve our fate."
"To ensure that pigs can't run away, farmers in northern New Guinea slice off a chunk of each pig's nose so it can't sniff out food and has to depend on humans to survive
A classic manipulative move that also can be practiced on humans. Just by slicing off a chunk of one's personality and devalue them, enough to stop them from sniffing out the confidence to feel good by themselves without relying on the butcher."
"The term 'jellification' is used to describe the soaring prevalence of jellyfish due to the current ecological crisis. Plastic, too, is enjoying a new, free existence in our jellied oceans. If human practices continue as they are, we may be looking at a brand new superace."
"It's alright kids; entrance exams have taken a toll on a lot more young souls than just you. The stroke of a pen in a different direction could drive your life in a completely different way. You might feel like a headless chicken, but don't be disoriented, the wind will change and your life compass will adjust accordingly. Whatever you did, you tried your best. Now it's summertime; cheer up."
"You always chill my beans, you've helped me to reflect my thoughts and hear them back in another direction."
"You always manage to straighten me out using just your words"
"How is it possible that i can even fail to savor the serene moment of the present by being sceptical about something bad might sneaking up on me in the future. Can i just freeze my head in this second? Wrap up all the good thoughts i have about myself and my works and preserve them before they begin to rot?"
"Thank you for not only did you listen to my crazy thoughts and fantasies but also your willing to enthusiastically fly along with it."
"How can I love myself when who i am is still unfound among all these futile data i’ve created online."
"Finally i stop looking elsewhere and face the only place i could call home, only to find mysel stranded in this land due to my dried out passion to wander aimlessly. Eventhough i can’t come back for haven’t been able to cut tied with my life here but i’m now filled with excitement for the future of coming home and rest my feet for a while."
"I saw you, you saw me, we grabbed each other right there with a glance"
Thank you! 
And Happy New Year!
Illustrations in 2019
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Illustrations in 2019

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