3.06.25: Buying a Mirror

I got way too excited about buying a big mirror for my new closet the other day, and that’s when it hit me—I’ve officially reached peak middle age. Not a new gadget, not a wild night out. A mirror. For organization. Younger me would be ashamed. But honestly? It was a great purchase. Perfect size, great lighting, and now I can see my outfits properly. If this is what getting older feels like—caring about mirrors, storage solutions, and ergonomics—I guess I’m all in. Next stop: comparing vacuum models and complaining about back pain. What a time to be alive.

3.05.25: Instagram Comms

Relying on Instagram as your only way to message people is wild to me. No texts? No WhatsApp? Not even email? Just IG DMs, where messages disappear into the abyss of “seen” or get buried under meme spam? What happens if your account gets banned? Or hacked? Poof—your entire communication history, gone. And don’t even get me started on trying to find an old conversation. Scrolling for five minutes just to remember what you said last week? Madness. I get that it’s convenient, but living life one DM at a time feels like playing with fire. Good luck with that.

3.04.25: Something’s “Off”

The alarm blares. 7:00 AM. Again. I shut it off, knowing what comes next—coffee spills, phone call from Jake, car won’t start. I’ve lived this day a thousand times. Screamed, broken things, even jumped off a bridge. Nothing changes.

Today, I sit still. No coffee, no answering Jake. I walk instead of driving. A woman drops her keys—new. I grab them, hand them over. She smiles.

The sky flickers. A ripple in reality. My heart pounds. Did I break the loop?

The alarm blares. 7:00 AM. Again.

But this time, the coffee cup is missing. Something feels different.

3.03.25: Tinder’s Business Model

Tinder thrives on engagement, meaning they benefit when people keep swiping, always searching for someone better. The paradox? More choices often lead to less satisfaction. If everyone found “the one” and left, their user base would shrink. But they also need success stories—people meeting, getting married, and inspiring others to join. That keeps the app credible. It’s a delicate balance: enough matches to keep users hopeful, but enough frustration to keep them coming back. Whether you find love or just keep swiping, Tinder wins either way. The real question is—are you winning, or just stuck in the loop?

3.02.25: Is Your Blue, My Blue?

Ever wondered if we all see the same blue? Like, is the shade you call "blue" the exact same as what I see? Science says we probably perceive colors similarly because our eyes and brains process light in a standard way. But there’s no way to confirm if your blue is my blue. Color is just how our brains interpret wavelengths, and perception is shaped by biology, language, and experience. Some animals see colors we can’t, and colorblind people see different spectrums. So yeah, we might all see blue—but whether it’s the same blue? That’s still a mystery.

3.01.25: Our Lives Online

It’s strange to think that me—and so many others—basically live an entire life online. I have my files meticulously organized, my Notion set up with pages for everything I need to track, and even a specific way I like my apps arranged. There’s a system for everything: profile pictures, layouts, workflows. It’s like a digital extension of myself, carefully curated and always evolving. Sometimes I wonder if it’s a little too much, but it’s how I keep everything together. The weird part is, it feels just as real and personal as anything offline. Maybe even more so, in some ways.

2.28.25: Air Pollution

I don’t know what it says about me, but I’ve lived in areas with bad pollution for the past 10 years. Over time, I’ve grown used to it—so much so that living with air pollution and relying on air filters has become normal. It’s strange how quickly you adapt to something that should feel unnatural. Breathing clean air feels almost like a luxury now, and that’s probably not a good thing. Maybe it says I’m resilient, or maybe it’s just that I’ve settled into an environment I shouldn’t have to endure. Either way, it’s my reality, for better or worse.

2.27.25: I Hate Hiking

I don’t like hiking—never have, probably never will. I just don’t see the point. You go up, you come down, and it’s over in a day. If I’m hiking, there better be camping involved. Sleeping under the stars, a fire, the whole experience—that makes it worthwhile. But just up and down in a single day? No thanks, really. It feels pointless, like all that effort leads to nothing lasting. I’d rather spend my energy on something that sticks, something with a story at the end. Day hikes? They’re just not for me, and I doubt that’ll ever change.

2.26.25: Efficient Languages

What’s the most efficient language? And how do we even define efficiency—speed, brevity, clarity? Imagine an experiment: three groups of three people, each group with native speakers of a different language. The task? Complete a challenge, either using the fewest words or finishing the fastest. Would a language with shorter words win? Or one that packs more meaning into fewer syllables? Maybe efficiency isn’t just about language but how we communicate as humans. Culture, context, and even body language could tip the scales. It’s a fascinating question with endless variables—and one that might not have a definitive answer.

2.25.25: Jargon

Jargon is such a fascinating aspect of language. It’s like a secret handshake that can unite professionals, enthusiasts, or even entire communities while completely confusing outsiders. One of my favorite examples is the Retro Encabulator video—it’s a hilarious, exaggerated take on how jargon can be used to sound intelligent or authoritative while saying absolutely nothing. It’s brilliant because it captures how specialized terms can sometimes obscure meaning instead of clarifying it. Whether it’s in tech, medicine, or even hobbies, jargon is both a tool for precision and, occasionally, a perfect vehicle for comedy when taken to absurd levels.

2.24.25: Has Travel Changed?

Has travel become more of a checklist—a way to say, "Look at me, look how cool I am"? It’s hard not to wonder. Social media’s made it easy to reduce experiences to photo ops, where the goal is more about collecting likes than memories. But I’d like to believe many still travel for the right reasons: to lose themselves in new cultures, to learn, to connect, or just to enjoy the unfamiliar. Still, I wonder—how many people travel without sharing a single picture online? Is it even possible now to quietly savor an experience without feeling the need to broadcast it?

2.23.25: Maps & Globes

Globes and maps have always been some of my favorite things. I still remember sitting in the backseat as a kid, watching my parents unfold paper maps on road trips, tracing routes with their fingers. Years later, in my apartment in Beijing, I had a big framed world map on the wall—a constant reminder of the places I’d been and the ones I dreamed of visiting. Now, in Chiang Mai, I’ve got a globe on my desk that lights up. It’s not just decoration; it’s a little piece of wonder, reminding me of how vast and interconnected the world is.

2.22.25: No Religion

I wonder what a world without religion would look like. Not that it would automatically make everyone a logical thinker—we’d still have storytelling, movies, and fiction to spark imagination—but if the concept of religion didn’t exist, if it were impossible to believe in or even conceive of gods or divine purpose, how different would things be? Would we create new frameworks for meaning and morality, or would culture evolve around entirely different ideas? Would science, philosophy, or art take on the roles that religion often fills? It’s fascinating to imagine how humanity might redefine purpose and connection in such a world.

2.21.25: Something Isn’t Right

It wasn’t until he saw the thing in the corner that he knew his whole world had changed. Its form was wrong—impossible, even. The way it shimmered, half-there and half-not, defied every rule he’d lived by. His beliefs about what was true and not, what should exist and what couldn’t, shattered in an instant. He wanted to look away, to pretend he hadn’t seen it, but he couldn’t move. The room seemed smaller, suffocating, as if reality itself had warped around the thing. In that moment, he realized: there would be no going back to the life he once knew.

2.20.25: Company Kool-Aid

I don’t think I’ve ever truly “drank the Kool-Aid” for a company I’ve worked for. I’ve never fully bought into the ethos or felt compelled to go out of my way to actively promote the brand. That said, I work hard, do my job well, and often go above and beyond by delivering more than what’s expected. I’m a team player in the sense that I collaborate effectively and support my teams, but I’ve never been the die-hard, defend-the-company-to-my-last-breath kind of guy. I value doing great work and fostering good relationships, but blind loyalty has never been my style.

2.19.25: The Day of the Jackal

The Day of the Jackal is easily one of the best TV shows I’ve seen in years. Everything about it just works—the acting is top-notch, the script is razor-sharp, the action sequences are gripping, and the cinematography is absolutely stunning. On top of all that, the soundtrack is an absolute banger, perfectly complementing the intensity of each scene. It’s rare to find a show that excels in so many areas, but this one delivers on every level. From start to finish, it’s a masterclass in storytelling, production, and pure entertainment. If you haven’t watched it yet, you’re seriously missing out.

2.18.25: Long Live Xiaomi

Over the past month, I’ve grown to genuinely appreciate Xiaomi as a home appliance brand. I’ve picked up a Xiaomi air fryer, rice cooker, tower fan, both big and small air filters, and motion-sensing lights—and every single one works flawlessly. There’s something refreshing about a company that stays consistent with its design aesthetics, delivers quality products, and offers them at a price that doesn’t feel like a ripoff. Xiaomi seems to have cracked the code for blending functionality, affordability, and sleek design. It’s rare to find a brand where you can buy this many products and love every one.

2.17.25: Uncomfortable Chairs

Why is there such a thing as an uncomfortable chair? We as humans design them, and we understand that most humans are built roughly the same. So why do we design things that are intentionally not comfortable? A chair has one purpose: to be sat on. How did we manage to complicate that? Somewhere along the way, priorities shifted—style, cost, or even control overtook comfort. Maybe it’s a reflection of how we overlook the basics in favor of appearances. Whatever the reason, it’s baffling that we’ve let something so simple become unnecessarily problematic. It’s time to fix that, isn’t it?

2.16.25: The Algorithm

We’ve become slaves to the algorithm. Social media users, content creators, and companies all chase metrics instead of making meaningful or enjoyable content. We’ve traded authenticity for soulless formulas, following the same patterns over and over. Take Hallmark Christmas movies: their cookie-cutter approach has crept into every corner of what we consume. Content now feels sterile, calculated, and uninspired. It’s less about creativity or connection and more about hitting engagement targets. In this endless pursuit of clicks and likes, we’ve lost something vital—genuine quality, originality, and the joy of creating or experiencing something real. It’s time we reclaim that.

2.15.25: Time

Time moves forward—or so it seems. We aren’t controlled by time; instead, we exist within it. Our senses interpret time as something that flows or marches on, but in truth, that’s just our limited perception. Time itself doesn’t move; it simply exists, like gravity—an ever-present force that shapes our reality. We impose ideas like movement or progression onto time because that’s how we make sense of it. But time doesn’t pass or flow; it just is. Our perception of its motion is more about us and how we experience change than about the true, unchanging nature of time itself.