The Firehose Feed
This is a chronological feed of everything I’ve published.
AI AIfictionwriting AIWriting Being a Writer Being Chinese blogging China Chinese culture Chinese Drama COVID COVID19 Fediverse Fiction indieweb internet Malaysia Mandarin Obsidian PKM productivity science fiction seedling socialmedia ux writer writing
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A collection of fun posts about various stuff I found on the Internet. Some tech, some birbs, nerdy PKM Obsidian shares, and a dash of weirdo stuff. I always aim to make you smile, and promise not to share stuff about politics. There’s enough of that goin’ around!
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For years, I was fortunate enough to watch sunbird couples hatch their chicks right at my balcony. They’ve returned this year.
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My reflections and old tweets made during the first few months of Malaysia’s COVID-19 lockdowns or “Movement Control Order”.
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A guide that serves as a map to all the content I’ve written about finance over the years.
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You don’t have to live in Europe to experience the 15-minute city life. You can find that kind of lifestyle even in Malaysia.
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There’s something inherently combative about Western social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. The people there often seem mean-spirited, and the overall experience feels hostile. Chinese social media can be better due to stricter moderation policies, but you have to choose the right platform to dwell in.
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Light rail transits, walkways, BRTs, public busses … I’m really grateful that my area has all these and I am not forced to be car dependent.
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Today I’m grateful for: a) Malaysia’s abundance of good food b) The efficient public transport in my neighbourhood c) The ability to buy pricey bakkwa to treat my parents!
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I was wondering who in the world would be interested in my favourite things. But then I realised that one of them could actually save your life, so here am I sharing it. Siti the kitty She’s a little bite-y, but we have this little ritual where, each time she sees me, she’ll let out…
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Last year, I activated the option for readers to pay me on a lark, and was surprised by what happened despite my very low expectations.
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Reflecting on 2024 while watching trashy TV. Also, links to articles I’ve written and have read.
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It’s complicated. A bittersweet letter to Malaysia on Malaysia Day. 📧 Subscribe to read the post. Subscription is free.
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The results of my painstaking digging of the interwebs for your reading pleasure.
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Like many Malaysians, my eyes are glued to news a sinkhole that swallowed a woman in the middle of the capital. 📧 Subscribe to read the post. Subscription is free.
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It’s Hungry Ghost month so what better time to talk about the haunted house I lived in? 📧 Subscribe to read the post. Subscription is free.
