I am Poetic Dustbin

I Design therefore I am

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Demonic Guardian

This creature is a towering manifestation of anatomical blasphemy and relentless body horror. Its flayed, heavily muscled form is trapped in a state of chaotic, agonizing mutation, with snarling, horned faces violently erupting from its knee and groin as if multiple consciousnesses are fighting for control of a single, corrupted vessel. Sprouting from its left shoulder is a grotesque neck ending in a clutched hand with a singular, staring eye embedded in the palm, mirroring the weeping, cyclopean skull the entity carries like a grim, dripping lantern. An impossibly long, ribbed tongue or tendril wraps tightly around its own torso, binding the beast in its own flesh, while its sharp, clawed limbs and spiked shoulders ground it as a predator of pure, dark fantasy.

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Brain Tech

This piece really came from a place of trying to visualize mental overload—that intersection where the chaotic noise of your own mind meets the constant, heavy pull of the digital world.

I wanted to capture something visceral, so I focused on the exposed, overgrown brain and those sharp, spider-like appendages to represent how intrusive thoughts can feel: creeping, vulnerable, and impossible to ignore. The thick, segmented cables feeding into the neck and torso are a nod to being completely "plugged in." Spending so much time immersed in tech, screens, and code, it sometimes feels like we're physically tethered to the machines we work with, either being drained by them or sustained by them.

I stuck to stark, heavy black ink because the raw, gritty contrast just fits the mood perfectly. It’s essentially a brain-dump onto the sketchbook page—merging that macabre, horror aesthetic with a biomechanical nightmare to get those heavy feelings out of my head and onto paper.

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The Vampire – Bound by the Thirst

We often romanticize the vampire. We see the velvet capes, the immortality, the seduction. But at Goth Knight, we know the reality of the monster is far less glamorous. It isn't about power; it is about dependency.

For this piece, simply titled The Vampire, I wanted to strip away the romance and show the creature as it truly is: a slave to its own nature.

I sketched this in my travel book, capturing a moment of violent suspension. The figure isn’t flying; he is being hoisted. Those thick, erratic lines shooting up and down aren't just shadows—they are the strings of his addiction. They are the hunger that drags him out of the grave every night, whether he wants to go or not.

I used a scratchy, frantic style for his hair and face to convey a feral state of mind. He looks exhausted, doesn't he? His claws are out, ready to feed, but his body hangs limp, manipulated by forces he cannot control. The ink splatters around him represent the messiness of this existence—the spilled blood and the fractured psyche.

This drawing is a metaphor for the demons we all wrestle with. Depression, addiction, trauma—they turn us into puppets. We might look scary to the outside world, baring our teeth to keep people away, but inside, we are just dangling on a wire, waiting for the thirst to subside.

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Understanding Schizophrenia from the Chair

A story from an Anonymous Psychiatrist who doesn't want his/her identity published.... I have spent the last fifteen years sitting across

A story from an Anonymous Psychiatrist who doesn’t want his/her identity published….

I have spent the last fifteen years sitting across from brilliant, kind, and terrified adults who hear whispers in an empty room.

In my practice, schizophrenia is often the most misunderstood diagnosis. The media paints it as dangerous or chaotic. But the reality I see in my office is usually one of isolation and confusion. If you or a loved one are navigating this, know this: a diagnosis is not a life sentence. It is a map.

Let’s strip away the clinical jargon and look at what this condition actually looks like, how we manage it, and what role lifestyle plays in brain health.

Recognizing the Symptoms

Schizophrenia isn’t a “split personality.” It is a shattering of reality. In my experience, symptoms don’t always explode overnight; they often creep in. We categorize them into three buckets.

1. The “Added” Symptoms (Positive)

These are things that are present but shouldn’t be.

Hallucinations: The most common is auditory—hearing voices. These can be critical, commanding, or just conversational.

Delusions: Fixed beliefs that conflict with reality. A patient might be convinced they are being surveilled by the government or that the TV is sending them secret messages.

Disorganized Thinking: Conversations that derail rapidly. It feels like the train of thought keeps jumping the tracks. Full Article Here

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Being a UI/UX designer for years, I’ve been searching for tools/apps that would help my life and work a bit easier. But, it has to be good and won’t break my wallet. Let’s be real: spending $50 a month on software subscription fees hurts, especially when you are just building your portfolio. In 2026, the “free tier” isn’t just a trial anymore—it’s a viable career path.

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In an era where we spend more time doom-scrolling than actually doing, Clicks has just dropped a bombshell that might change your daily carry. Most of us know Clicks for their quirky iPhone keyboard cases, but their latest announcement shifts them from an accessory maker to a serious hardware player.

I’ve been following the “physical keyboard” revival for a while, and the new Clicks Power Keyboard and Clicks Communicator feel like a breath of fresh air in a world of glass slabs. Here is everything you need to know about these new productivity tools.

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Ulang-ulang. A native to Marinduque is a local cuisine consisting of ‘kagang’ (crab) cooked in thick coconut milk with shredded coconut plus salt, garlic & onion.

Kamayan na!

After twenty years behind the stove here in Marinduque, I’ve realized that our best recipes aren’t found in culinary school textbooks—they are etched in the memories of our grandmothers.

Of all our local treasures, Ulang-Ulang is the one that truly tastes like the heart of the Philippines. It’s more than just a seafood dish; it’s a celebration of our island’s bounty, combining the sweetness of fresh river prawns with the creamy richness of our native coconuts. Whenever I serve this at the restaurant, I see the same look on people’s faces: a mix of comfort and pride.

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The War Within: 6 Protocols for Winning the Battle Against Depression

Disclaimer: I am a writer and a digital strategist, not a doctor. If you are in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency servic

The armor feels heavy today, doesn’t it?

We aren’t talking about “feeling blue” or having a bad afternoon. We are talking about the Void. That heavy, suffocating fog that dulls the blade of your ambition and makes getting out of bed feel like bench-pressing the sky. I know this enemy. In the realms of gothknight.com, we discuss monsters often—vampires, demons, things that go bump in the night. But depression? That’s the apex predator.

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It doesn’t attack from the front; it rots the foundation of your fortress. It convinces you that you are already dead.

But you aren’t. If you are reading this, the spark is still there. This is your battle plan. No fluff, no “live, laugh, love” nonsense. Just strategy.

full story here...

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Let’s cut the polite conversation. Addiction isn’t a "bad habit." It’s a parasite. It’s a vampire that drains your creativity, your fire, an

Let’s cut the polite conversation. Addiction isn’t a “bad habit.” It’s a parasite. It’s a vampire that drains your creativity, your fire, and your ability to feel anything real, replacing it all with a gray, numbing static.

If you are reading this, you probably feel like you’ve lost the script to your own life. You might feel weak. You might feel like a traitor to your own potential.

But here is the truth that the shame keeps hidden from you: Recovery is not about surrender. Recovery is an act of pure, unadulterated vengeance.

It is the act of taking back the throne of your mind from a chemical usurper.

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When the Walls Close In: GothKnight's 5-Step Guide to Surviving an Anxiety Attack

That feeling. You know it. It starts as a whisper of dread, and then, suddenly, the volume gets cranked to max. Your chest tightens like a v

That feeling. You know it. It starts as a whisper of dread, and then, suddenly, the volume gets cranked to max. Your chest tightens like a vice. The air turns to sand. Your mind scrambles, convinced you’re either dying or going completely mad. It’s an ambush, a brutal attack where the enemy is invisible and the walls feel like they’re literally closing in.

I’ve been pinned down by those attacks more times than I care to count. They leave you shredded, ashamed, and exhausted.

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Over the past years shifting to Android and Using the Samsung Galaxy Ultra Series, I’ve seen the smartphone landscape change dramatically. I remember when the first Galaxy Note seemed “too big,” and when the first Z Fold felt like sci-fi prototype.

But today? Today feels different. Samsung has finally cracked the code on the device we’ve all been dreaming of.

Samsung just launched the Galaxy Z Trifold! This isn’t just another yearly update; it’s a fundamental rethink of what a mobile device can be.

If you’re an average user wondering if you should mortgage your house for this thing, or stick with the tried-and-true book-style foldable, this guide is for you. Let’s break down the specs, the real-world advantages, and see how it stacks up against its sibling, the Galaxy Z Fold 7... view full review here

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For a long time, “accessibility” in design meant checking color contrast ratios and adding alt text. Important? Absolutely. Sufficient? Not anymore. The defining trend of 2026 is Neuro-Inclusive Design—building digital spaces that respect how different brains work. view story

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A Retrospective on His Life, Struggles, and Final Days

Scott Weiland was arguably one of the most dynamic frontmen of the 1990s. From the megaphone-wielding power of Stone Temple Pilots (STP)

Scott Weiland was arguably one of the most dynamic frontmen of the 1990s.

From the megaphone-wielding power of Stone Temple Pilots (STP) to the supergroup energy of Velvet Revolver, Weiland defined a generation of rock. However, behind the multi-platinum albums and Grammy awards lay a complex battle with health issues and addiction that eventually altered the trajectory of his career.

For fans and music historians, understanding Weiland’s final years requires looking beyond the headlines and examining the intersection of mental health, physical decline, and the pressures of the music industry.

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Remember when we thought “responsive design” just meant a website that worked on a phone? That feels like ancient history now.

As we move into 2026, the biggest shift I’m seeing isn’t about better pixels-it’s about fewer of them.

We are entering the era of the Invisible Interface.

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As we close out 2025, the tablet market has solidified into a binary choice between two distinct philosophies. On one side, we have the freshly released iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), Apple’s latest silicon marvel released just last month. On the other, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra, which dropped in September with a gargantuan footprint and a surprising shift in silicon strategy.

For us engineers, the headline isn’t just the screens—it’s the engines driving them.

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They say you can’t save someone who doesn’t want to be saved. In my mind, I want to save Layne. In the early 90s, or even if you were jus

They say you can’t save someone who doesn’t want to be saved. In my mind, I want to save Layne.

In the early 90s, or even if you were just a kid in your bedroom staring at the ceiling with Dirt spinning in your Discman, you felt it. That voice. It wasn’t just singing; it was an exorcism that never quite finished. I’m writing this coz I’m a big fan of Alice in Chains, but as someone who still feels the phantom limb of the grunge era every time “Nutshell” plays.

We need to talk about Layne Staley. Not the icon, but the man who slowly faded into the beige walls of his University District condo. We need to talk about the poison that stole him.

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The Hollow Crown of Kurt Cobain and His Ghosts

We knew. That’s the part that haunts you, isn't it? Even now, all these years later. We, who were there from the beginning, we knew.

As a big Nirvana Fan, I idolized Kurt Cobain, I’ve seen stars born, and I’ve seen them burn out. But this was different. This wasn’t a rise; it was an infection.