When success feels empty: finding meaning beyond the checklistOctober 19, 2025Despite owning a house, having a good career, and family, I still feel empty. Exploring the paradox of achievement and the search for true purpose.
Why I returned the MX Master 4 and moved on from Logitech after years of loyaltyOctober 13, 2025After a week with the MX Master 4, I returned it due to outdated specs, poor ergonomics, and software dependency. Here's why I'm moving on from Logitech.
Why you should never buy an old car in Vietnam: A cautionary tale about flood damage and dealer deceptionOctober 9, 2025Thousands of flood-damaged vehicles from Vietnam's 2024-2025 typhoon season are being resold as "like new" cars. Here's why buying new is your only safe option.
My favourite 4k monitor for Mac: LG 27UP850NOctober 7, 2025After years with blurry Full HD displays, I discovered the perfect 4K monitor for Mac users-sharp text, USB-C connectivity, and excellent value.
When Hanoi became a river: surviving the worst flooding in 15 yearsOctober 1, 2025Typhoon Bualoi transformed Hanoi into a waterlogged nightmare, exposing how rapid urbanization and poor drainage infrastructure have made flooding the new normal.
Django 6's built-in tasks framework: my first impressions after testingSeptember 28, 2025After testing Django 6's new native tasks framework, I explore how it compares to Celery and where it fits in the Django ecosystem.
Are we living in a matrix? A personal reflection on reality and controlSeptember 26, 2025A personal exploration of feeling disconnected from reality and questioning free will, inspired by The Matrix's iconic red pill scene.
Why I fucking hate driving (and you probably do too)September 22, 2025A raw, honest look at why driving has become one of the most stressful parts of modern life and how we might cope with mandatory road rage.
Do we really need power banks anymore?September 17, 2025After my old power bank died in 20 minutes, I questioned whether these backup chargers are still worth buying.
What we lost forever: The things that never came back after COVIDSeptember 12, 2025The pandemic ended years ago, but society never fully recovered. From shared reality to basic decency, exploring the invisible losses that changed us permanently.
