Learning Chinese with Anki - How to Import a CSV File

Using Anki’s spaced repetition system to accelerate Chinese learning with bulk CSV imports.

Singapore: The world’s sixth ‘Blue Zone’

In August 2023, Singapore was named the world’s sixth “Blue Zone”. I didn’t catch the news at the time, but a recent BBC article shared in my group chat piqued my interest.

Kyoto in August

Kyoto in mid-August is hot and humid, but the stunning sunsets make the heat worthwhile. I visited the Gion Kagai Art Museum, which reveals the inner world of geiko and maiko, and Asahiyaki, a 400-year-old pottery family in Uji.

Hiking Mt Yōtei - Makkari trail

Mt. Yōtei (羊蹄山) is a stratovolcano in Hokkaido’s Shikotsu-Tōya National Park. We made this hike in August 2024 using the Makkari trail.

A page of my own

After years of keeping a low profile online, it’s time to claim a little corner for myself — my own digital garden.

IFS Phone Wallpapers

I created a set of phone wallpapers inspired by the 8 C’s from the Internal Family Systems (IFS) model.

Elo Scores and Squash Ratings: The Art of Quantifying Skill

Squash enthusiasts tend to be quite analytical, and ratings are another way for us to think about squash 24/7.

Loading large JSON files

Ever tried working with a massive JSON file (~30 million rows, 10GB) and had your machine wave a white flag? That’s where I found myself when I wanted to dig into New York’s Google business reviews.