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Stories
Dispatches from the road — diary entries, journey notes, and thoughts from in between.
Diary
South Korea
May 20, 2026
An Impromptu Flight to Seoul: When an Ex Says Come Visit
Morning Chores and a Moment of Panic May 15th. I woke up bright and early at 5:30 AM and, on a whim, stepped out into the yard to do some quick weeding. Toda…
Diary
Japan
May 16, 2026
A Whirlwind Saturday in Takasaki: Cave Temples, Monkey Magic, and Garden Chores
Morning Chores and a Breath of Fresh Air It's Saturday, May 9th. Time really does fly, and it's already been a little under two weeks since I returned to my …
Diary
Japan
May 15, 2026
A Day of Weeds, Web Dev, and Imperfect Omurice: Finding Wealth in the Everyday
The Zen of Yard Work My main mission today was an allout war on weeds and some heavy tree pruning. I paced myself, breaking the work down into three or four …
Diary
Japan
May 14, 2026
Chasing Sunrises and Savoring Motsuni: A Perfectly Fulfilling Day in Gunma
A Breathtaking Dawn My day started beautifully early. At 4:50 AM, for some inexplicable reason, my eyes fluttered open. I glanced out the window and was imm…
Diary
Japan
May 12, 2026
The Magic of an Unplugged Morning & The Ticking Clock to My Next Adventure
The Unexpected Bliss of an Unplugged Night {/\ IMAGE \/} May 3rd. The moment I opened my eyes this morning, my head felt incredibly clear. Grandma's Rare Slee…
Diary
Japan
May 12, 2026
Test Post from Claude Code
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Podcast
May 5, 2026
The $1 Zine: Why I Refuse to Charge More for My Art
Summary Have you ever wondered why I sell my 40page travel zines for just a single dollar? In this episode, I reveal the real reason behind this seemingly craz…
Diary
Japan
May 5, 2026
Finding Flow in "Zero Emotion": A Morning Run, App Dev, and Grandma’s French Toast
The Ultimate Morning Kickoff April 22nd. The weather was perfect, and I managed to pull off my earliest and freshest wakeup call yet—5:50 AM. After a quick s…
Podcast
May 4, 2026
The Unexpected Power of Being a Traveler
Summary Have you ever noticed how people treat you differently when you’re on a journey? In this episode, I share a heartwarming encounter I had on a simple wa…
Diary
Japan
May 4, 2026
Rainy Mornings, Voice Clones, and Building "My Life Log" to Hack Time
A Rainy Start and HomeCooked Gratitude April 21st started a bit slower than usual. I briefly woke up around 6:00 AM, but after hitting snooze a few times, I …