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02/06/2026

even Hugo knows it’s time to celebrate. proud to be part of the community and a loud, proud ally. Happy Pride Month, everyone! check out this cute illustration of Hugo with different colors 🏳️‍🌈✨

09/05/2026

i keep looking back at that poster i did before all my mess came, and it’s funny how life has a way of testing if you actually mean what you create. when i first did this one, i saw the "star" part, the goal, the shine, the success of finishing my multimedia arts journey. i didn't realize how much the "burn" part would actually hurt.

​this month, failing to finish those last chapters of thesis 2 felt like the fire was getting too close. it wasn't just about the units or the deadline; it felt like a personal burnout. yung feeling na you’re doing everything to stay bright for your projects, for your portfolio, and for your future, pero biglang nag-dim yung spark. i felt like i failed myself, like the star was flickering out before it even had a chance to shine.

​but then i realized, stars don't just happen. they are formed in the middle of collapsing clouds and extreme pressure. bago sila maging constant light in our universe, they have to endure the most intense heat.

​so even when it felt heavy, i kept telling myself, "on the bright side." because even if hindi ko natapos yung chapters na 'to ngayon, the core of what i’m building is still there. maybe this failure is the "burn" i needed to realize na hindi kailangang madaliin yung proseso para maging maganda yung result.

​the star i was before this thesis failure was ambitious and driven, but the star i’m becoming is one that knows how to survive the heat. on the bright side, the fire didn't consume me—it’s just refining me. hindi man naging perfect yung timing, but the light is still there, waiting for the right moment to finally glow.

​it’s okay to burn for a while. it’s all part of the shine. ✨

05/05/2026

3am totz i guess.

27/04/2026

27/04/2026

coffee!!!

27/04/2026

did my 1st yr sketch to digital lol.

swipe~

27/04/2026

i’ve been thinking a lot about the things that don’t go according to plan. this past few days, i viewed my decision not to continue with my thesis 2 right now as a "burnt" moment—a delay, a setback, or a sign that i had somehow fallen behind.

​but then i remembered the burnt toast.

​the theory says that if u burn ur toast in the morning, the minutes u spend fixing it or starting over might be the very minutes that save u from a fire u never saw. it’s the idea that small redirections are actually invisible protections.

​maybe this pause in my academic journey is my "burnt toast."

​maybe this time off is saving me from a burnout i wouldn't have recovered from. maybe the "fire" was a version of this project that didn't truly represent my voice, or a level of stress that would have cost me my peace. by not rushing to the finish line just to say i’m done, i’m giving myself the grace to arrive when the timing is actually right.

​i might not be where i planned to be on the calendar, but i am exactly where i need to be for my own well-being. i’m learning to trust the delay. i’m learning that a "no" for right now is often a "yes" to my future sanity.

​the toast burned so i didn’t have to.

15/04/2026

🔥CALLING FOR PARTICIPANTS🔥

I am conducting a Thesis study to test my illustrated storybook: "Caught in the Net", designed to help fight catfishing and online deception among adolescents.

WHO I NEED:
✅ Grade 8 Students (Ages 13–15 years old), either Public or Private.
✅ Currently studying in Dasmariñas City, Cavite
✅ Active social media users

WHY JOIN THE STUDY?
✅ Essential Skills: Learn to spot FAKE PROFILES, SCAMS, & ONLINE RED FLAGS.
✅ Contribute to Research: Your feedback will help create better safety materials for all Filipino youth.
✅ A Token of Appreciation: Participation is voluntary, confidential, and comes with a small token of appreciation.

⚠️⚠️IMPORTANT: PARENT/GUARDIAN CONSENT IS MANDATORY!⚠️⚠️

Before you can answer the pre-test, the permission of your parent or guardian is first needed.

➡️ STEP 1 (START HERE): Interested parents/guardians, please PM me here directly on this account to request the confidential Parent/Guardian Consent Form link.
➡️ STEP 2 (STUDENT): Once parental consent is confirmed, I will send the student the link for the pre-test.

CONTACT ME (For General Inquiries Only):

Researcher: Genesis D. Paulino
Email: [email protected]

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12/03/2026

this song is in my head since the release lol

08/03/2026

Bringing these back from the archives! 🏎️✨

I originally designed this F1 2025 driver roster exclusively as free photocard prints for my Prism exhibit booth last year. I honestly didn’t expect them to get so much love, but seeing so many of you pick them up and enjoy them was the highlight of the event.

Since the response was so kind, I’ve decided to share the digital versions. Here is the soft copy of these beautiful faces for everyone who couldn't make it to the booth!

Swipe to see the full lineup for 2025 :pp