Blog: April 2024

How I Want to Write

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This blog post is my participation to Homebrew Website Club - Writing Edition hosted by Sara Jakša. Thank you so much for hosting! You should read Sara's blog!

I'm writing this post on topic mentioned on the event description.

Any topic connected to writing can be covered here. Some of the possible topics include the process of writing, the joys of writing, the frustration some could have, how to improve it, what to write about or people can just showcase what they have written (or see it written on the web) and why they like it. You can also bring your own questions about writing that we can discuss or even trouble shoot. Or you can just listen to other people's ideas. All ways of participating are alright.

The joys of writing.

Writing helps soothe

My (sometimes) chaotic process

Since I started to write again, my writing has improved significantly. I've been more expressive as I share with the reader. My writing journey is only just starting. I've broken a few barriers with myself. I still feel that I need to break another layer of myself. Often, I find myself holding back. What am I holding back? Honestly, I over think things too much and that is frustrating. That leads to me sitting on a post for a few days before I touch it again. That if I am determined to finish it, even if it takes me a while look at it. Here is the typical stage of what my writing process goes.

  1. write a few words
  2. Delete
  3. Overthink
  4. scream
  5. walk away
  6. try again,
  7. repeat
  8. eventually finish the post.

I will admit my writing process is a bit chaotic. Not all of my writing is like this, Only a few posts. This is only one part of my writing process.


This Week April 1-5, 2024

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Events I attended:

Travel

  • I stayed put this week. :(
  • Finalizing travel plans for the upcoming weeks ahead

Item Purchased

Learning

  • I got a Google Workspace certificate that is part of a Google Admin/Workspace specialization.
  • I listened to book writers and illustrators that were invited to speak at work.

Socializing

  • Grabbed a drink with a friend and colleague.

Exercise

  • I went on a couple of runs this week! Some may have been in the rain.

Good News

  • I'm getting a new position for next school year. I'll be an Assistant Director of Technology. I'm very happy to be moving up in my career! My role won't be in effect until July. (Next academic/business calendar)

Meals/Food

  • Homemade breakfast sandwich (English Muffins, egg, turkey ham)
  • Trader Joe's Orange Chicken
  • Egg Custard Bite from ABC Bakery
  • Work Provided the following
    • burger from Selland's

Artist Dates

  • Went to get pan dulce and ate it with coffee at the park.

Tech Stuff

  • Started messing with a Raspberry Pi to create a game console case.

Music I listened To

  • Dead Hearts by Stars
  • Maneater by Nelly Furtado
  • Bounce (feat. Missy Elliot) by Timbaland
  • Apocalypse Pop Song by Memphis
  • Sunshine by Tides of Man
  • Becoming the Memory by Royal Coda
  • Bandido by Azúcar Moreno
  • I94 by Nomadic Furs

Memories with People

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I've watched this video by Luke Korns numerous times. Everytime, I watch it, it brings me joy thinking about my experiences traveling. Traveling is life changing and it's been life changing for me. It's taught me things, I wouldn't learn staying in one place. Learning about yourself is key for growth. Often, while learning we also learn from people. These people you learn from are strangers. I remember hanging out with strangers in Rome for an entire day. I've roamed around the city of Seoul, Korea with people I met on the bus. You get the idea. Meeting strangers is fun.

I've learned so much from the people I've interacted on my travels. They've shown me their perspective on various topics and provided some life advice as well. All of these people have been strangers. I made a connection with them even if was sitting with them, eating lunch or spending the day with them. I saw their perspective of what it was like to grow up in their city. I've experience them providing a message to their city. It waa beautiful to witness them speaking in their native language.