Panda Fest Seattle 2026: Smaller Than Expected, Still Fun
Panda Fest Seattle 2026 was smaller than I expected, but there was still plenty to enjoy. I tried Japanese souffle pancakes, explored…
BMW Ultimate Driving Experience: What I Learned at a Free Autocross
A random Instagram ad led me to the BMW Ultimate Driving Experience, where I got to autocross a MINI JCW, BMW M240i,…
A Post About a Post: I Wanted to Be Like Peter Parker Too
Peter Parker life lessons? Spider-Man is one of the most popular superheroes. Almost everyone can see themselves as Peter Parker. I’m no…
Cleaning Crashout: Investing in an ADHD Friendly Space
Two Unplanned Days of Straight Cleaning What started as a cleaning crashout eventually became an attempt to build an ADHD friendly space…
Life After Japan: Starting Over in Seattle
Life after Japan is something I didn’t think about before I moved there almost a decade ago. It never occurred to me…
Creative Burnout and Rest & Starting Again
What started as a planned day of doing nothing became an unexpected reset from creative burnout. Giving myself permission to slow down…
Never Enough — A Victim of America’s Productivity Fetish
I don’t hold myself accountable every day. Maybe that’s a feeling that stems from toxic productivity: the feeling that whatever you accomplish…
There’s a Meta for Everything
Apparently even the most ordinary parts of life have skill trees. From hair care and budgeting to cooking, gaming and Japanese study,…
Invisible Work That Matters
Some of the most important work in life produces no applause: staying calm, following through, studying, exercising, maintaining your space, and showing…
Crafting a Soft Asian Inspired Feminine Aesthetic
What started with cosplay and a hatred of boring men’s fashion became an experiment in softer silhouettes, Japanese and Korean influences, affordable…