Category: essay
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Heatwave
Way back in the day in Singapore, I remember getting caught in a sudden downpour and buying an umbrella at a nearby convenience store. As I stepped out, the sun was shining so brightly, it was as if the rain had never happened. I thought, ‘Wow, places like this exist,’ but now it’s our local…
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Things That Tick Me Off
That’s not a job, it’s pure gold! 🤑 Sure, there might be hard parts, but I don’t even want to hear about them because even those seem like enviable problems. Watching that friend makes my life feel so small and boring.
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I Just Can’t Stop Typing
Lately, I’ve been on a keyboard shopping spree. And now, all I want to do is type, type, and type some more. Honestly, the keyboard I have at work feels so good that I can’t resist pounding away on it. I find myself wanting to get to the office early (though I’m always late), and…
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Diary 2024-07-06
Recently, I patiently watched ‘Dark Matter’ on Apple TV for a solid 9 weeks. Nine weeks ago, I was interested in quantum mechanics, so I watched the first episode without hesitation when it was released. It was a drama about the multiverse, and I have to admit it was quite intriguing at first.
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The Wonders of Modern Medicine
The doctor diagnosed me way too easily after just a quick look 👀. Shouldn’t they ask a few more questions? I once discovered that you can close the cap of a disposable eye drop container, so I used one for three days.
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Time Travel
The path to the auditorium, marked on the ground, looked like a wormhole to the past 🌌. At the end of the path stood the hall, buzzing with juniors prepping for the show, as if time had stopped in that moment.
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Thoughts on Keyboards
Using Topre’s electrostatic capacitive switches, it was a quiet yet tactile ‘breaking-chocolate’ feel, unmatched for a while. However, with the recent surge of various switches from China, there are now quite decent keyboards available at affordable prices.
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From Exhausted Days to Dreamy Romance Again
She mentioned her personality changed post-breakup. Everything felt like a chore, and she did nothing upon returning home. No cleaning, no dishes. Trash piled up, clothes too, and showers were forgotten.
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A Fleeting Goodbye
Released in 2001, ‘A Fleeting Goodbye’ by Lee Soo-young was penned by Yoon Jong-shin and composed by Park Yong-chan, a high school friend of Yoon Jong-shin. He also created classics like Sung Si-kyung’s ‘Hijae’ and Leeds’ ‘You Must Be Happy.’
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A Certain Couple: The Mom Duo
With wide eyes, she stares at him. Silence. He turns his head slightly, clears his throat, and continues his reasoning, but his voice lacks confidence and isn’t very convincing.