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thoughtsMore Than a Skill: On Language, Human Connection, and a Developer’s Dilemma
Reflections from working with an English-speaking leadership team in 2014 on why mastering a foreign language reshapes how we think, and how an engineer navigates the irony of building tools in an age where genuine human connection is quietly disappearing.
familyA Hospital Checkup, a Daylight Saving Confusion, and a Dedicated Receptionist
Reflections from our routine hearing checkup with our toddler, dealing with a hospital clock glitch, and an encounter with an inspiring clinic receptionist.
techAntigravity Pilot: Bridging Life, Voice, and Away-from-Keyboard Coding
Why I built a headless Telegram bridge for Google Antigravity so I can capture sudden sparks of inspiration and run code while walking, shopping, and parenting.
techCutting the Cord: Wireless iOS Testing with Cloudflare Tunnel
Tired of constantly tethering my iPhone with a cable just to test a build, I combined free developer signing, local OTA packaging, and Cloudflare Tunnel into a seamless one-click workflow.
familySmiley Face Pizza: Choosing Joy Over Perfection
Making homemade pizza with my daughter using Tangzhong dough, learning to step back, and discovering the beauty of letting children create freely.
familyThe Three Little Pigs: A Heading-Home Story Game
On our way home, my daughter and I played another round of our storytelling game—inventing a new tale about three little pigs named Scion, Celestia, and Mira who learned to share.
cookingAdding Color to Life: Naturally Green Spinach Tangzhong Bread
Experimenting with fresh spinach juice as a natural colorant in Tangzhong bread—producing vibrant green dinner rolls and a soft shokupan loaf.
familyA Sunny Afternoon at the Hong Kong Cultural Festival
A family outing celebrating Hong Kong heritage—vibrant dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations, retro memorabilia, and seeing our hometown culture embraced across communities.
familySleeping Beauty and the Dream Inside a Dream: A Summer Camp Waiting Game
While sitting outside a high school classroom waiting for science summer camp to open, my daughter and I played another round of our storytelling game—crafting a whimsical tale about a girl who keeps waking up inside deeper dreams.
familyFrom Bread Dough to Backyard Pizza: A Summer Afternoon with My Daughter
When baking Tangzhong bread with my daughter turned into a spontaneous pizza experiment, homemade milk tea, and a sunny backyard lunch.
familySharks, Parachutes, and Secret Labs: A Lunchtime Family Story Game
Right after lunch, my daughter asked to 倾计 (have a chat) and pick a topic. It quickly turned into a fun storytelling game around the dining table with my wife, daughter, and our toddler son.
cookingLearning to Bake Tangzhong (烫种) Bread
Taking time off to learn baking from scratch—crafting soft, pillowy Tangzhong bread and rediscovering the simple joy of food.