Taking the JLPT N1 Exam
Having studied Japanese for more than 10 years, I took on the challenge of attempting the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (日本語能力試験), or JLPT for short. Th...
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2024
Getting into 3D Printing with the Ender-3 S1
Oh boy, not another hobby…
Post-ERAS Update
Not the Taylor Swift tour. MS4, here we come!
2023
Two Days in Lagos, Portugal
The southernmost region of Portugal, the Algarve, has world-renowned beaches, but we went there for the natural sights on its rugged, weathered coasts.
Cold Summer Noodle Recipe
This quick and easy recipe is perfect for combatting hot summer temperatures. Variations of this cold noodle (“liang mian,” 凉面) recipe exist on the internet,...
Two Days in Sintra
Just outside of Lisbon is Sintra, formerly a royal getaway destination. Sintra is commonly treated as a day trip affair by most travel guides I came across, ...
New Guitar Day: Yamaha PAC612VIIX
For better or worse I got myself into a new hobby: electric guitar!
Three Days in Lisbon
Portugal is a fantastic trans-Atlantic destination for budget-conscious travelers. The capital Lisbon has a lot of historical and city sights to offer. I tra...
Fall in the White Mountains, Part 4
A long overdue fourth and final part to the White Mountain fall colors trip log that I’ve been writing about. Check out parts 1, 2, and 3 if you haven’t yet.
Reading Japanese E-Books on Kindle
I have been learning Japanese since winter break of 10th grade. Since graduating high school I haven’t dedicated myself to actively doing exercises, and have...
Creating a Blog and Portfolio on GitHub Pages with the Minimal Mistakes Theme
Several months ago I was motivated to create a website to host my photography portfolio and practice my writing through blogging. I have been very pleased wi...
Dumpling Recipe
Happy Lunar New Year, and 新年快乐恭喜发财! While there are many different traditions surrounding what to eat on New Year’s, ours is making dumplings.
Fall in the White Mountains, Part 3
This is the third installment of a four-part blog post on a fall trip to the White Mountains. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 if you haven’t yet.
2022
Fall in the White Mountains, Part 2
After an easy day of leaf peeping in the White Mountains, we decided to tackle a longer hike in search of wide vistas. (If you haven’t yet, take a look at Pa...
Repairing My ATH-M30X Headphones
Tradition dictates that I start some sort of project during my winter off. I decided to repair my Audio Technica ATH-M30X headphones that I’ve had since high...
Fall in the White Mountains, Part 1
New England is renowned for its fall colors. Despite reports that the drought would affect this year’s foliage, we took our chances to travel to the White Mo...
Daily Driving Vim as a Text Editor for Biomedical Research
When I transitioned to an 16” MacBook Pro as my work computer for research, I gave up an indispensable tool on my trusty Lenovo ThinkPads, the TrackPoint. Al...
Exploring Rockport
To close out summer and welcome fall, I hit up one more coastal New England town just an hour’s drive north of Boston, Rockport.
Trying Out the Arisu Layout With the Gerald65
Only two months ago I put together my first custom mechanical keyboard. After a local mechanical keyboard meetup in the Boston area, I was keen to try out a ...
Exploring Portland, Maine
Portland is a straight shot from Boston located just within the two hour drive radius. It features a rich food scene and feels like the Duluth, Minnesota of ...
Building My First Custom Mechanical Keyboard
A coworker introduced me to the obsessive world of custom mechanical keyboards—and I’ve been hooked since. While I’ve been using mechanical keyboards since 2...
Foraging Chicken of the Woods Mushrooms
For whatever reason I have always wanted to try foraging my own mushrooms since I was in middle school. While morels will have to wait, I encountered my firs...
Minecraft World Tour
This posts showcases my survival Minecraft world that I’ve been playing on and off for a year and a half and its lore.
Exploring Newport and Napatree Point
Despite the small size of Rhode Island, Newport and Napatree Point Conservation Area are cool destinations for a day trip from Boston.
Exploring Newburyport and Plum Island
Newburyport and Plum Island are easily accessible day trip options from Boston which offer a good mix of New England town and nature activities.
Hiking Mt. Monadnock
Mt. Monadnock is a moderately difficult hike well-suited for a day trip from Boston with rewarding panoramic views.
One Decade of Minecraft: a Reflection
On February 10th, 2021, I jumped back into a game that I hadn’t seriously played in years: Minecraft.
Setting Up Arch Linux With BTRFS, Encryption, and Swap
This post was last updated at 2024-10-24. The Arch Linux install guide on the Arch wiki may have more up-to-date instructions on installation.