Category: essay
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Conjunctivitis 2
But this ‘conjunctivitis’ has been stubbornly tormenting me for over a month, almost two now. It’s driving me crazy! My eyes aren’t dry or painful, but the redness keeps coming and going, refusing to vanish.
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Radio
This might sound like a dramatic question, but there probably aren’t as many people tuning in as there used to be. Just like terrestrial broadcasts have been overshadowed by OTT services, radio has long made room for streaming services.
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When Times Get Tough
Sure, there were moments when it got tough or when unexpected results threw me off. But I’ve never been one to worry too much in advance. Maybe it’s because I don’t overthink things.
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The Trials of a Torn Ligament
Although I’m not the healthiest person, living without minor ailments might be the reason this prisoner-of-war-like condition took some getting used to. But now I’m used to it, and even if this is how life goes on, I think I’ll manage. Humans are just so adaptable. 💪
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An Old Postcard
I’ve got about 10 shillings left after train fare, yet I’m doing just fine. Please send my regards to Miss Gilbert and John. Recently, a faded postcard postmarked August 23, 1903, arrived at the Swansea Financial Cooperative in the UK. Can you believe it took 121 years to reach its destination? 📮 This postcard features…
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Strolls and Abbey Road
The spot where the members are crossing in a line is near the St. John’s Wood station in England, right in front of the EMI Studios (back then). This iconic photo was snapped just weeks before their breakup, so you can bet there was some intriguing tension among them.
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How to Cook Chapagetti Like a Pro
This is it. No need for further investigation. Looking back, I always hesitated when draining the water, unsure how much was left between the noodles and the pot’s curve. If I drained too much, the sauce would be too thick and choking on Chapagetti sounds dramatic.
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Banana Liquor
If we try to measure it, imagine the glass as a cylinder with a base radius of d, then the volume of the drink is πd^3/4, and the ice takes up πd^3/6. So, the ratio of ice to drink is roughly 2:1.
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Diary 2024-08-03
The weather is insanely hot. I find myself muttering, ‘How can it be this hot?’ 😓 It feels like a harsh punishment for any crime. Not long ago, I crossed at a crosswalk despite a red light, and if this heat is my penance for that, I kind of want to protest. Is this controversial?…
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Favorite Maze
It’s been a long time since I’ve bookmarked sites to revisit later. 📚 No matter how well-organized they are, once they pile up, finding anything becomes a treasure hunt. Plus, the content at those bookmarked locations often isn’t my responsibility, so older pages frequently end up in the digital abyss.