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  1. 2022 Year-In-Review

    Thankfully 2022 has felt a bit more like a “normal” year. I saw slightly more people in person, got into a groove at work, and continued to play and have fun with my daughter. It’s not quite like it was before the pandemic but it doesn’t feel strange anymore. It’s not clear whether it’s because…

  2. 2021 Year-In-Review

    It’s been another strange year. The global pandemic rages on and I’m still stuck at home. The scary part is that it’s starting to feel like a new normal. So much so that without vacations or social interactions, a lot of this year has flew by with many days blending into each other — something…

  3. 2020 Year-In-Review

    Phew, what a crazy year! So many things have happened this year, and I’m not talking just about the global pandemic. It hasn’t been easy but with some luck, lots of support from my loved ones, and a new shining star in my life, 2020 has been a surprisingly good year for me! If I…

  4. 2019 Year-In-Review

    Another year, another review! This is the third year (past reviews: 2018, 2017) that I’ve done this review and I think it’s an extremely useful exercise. The past year has gone by in a flash (although at times, it didn’t seem that way) and it’s always a good idea to take stock of things and…

  5. Little by Little

    It’s surprising how much a little can add up to a lot.  I’ve been writing on this weblog for over two years and I’ve finally posted more than 100 articles! (this one is 101) It’s funny initially I tried writing mini-essays, something similar to Paul Graham.  Unfortunately, I couldn’t keep up with it (also they…