I would not have gotten this far in life if not for the people who helped me out, in one way or another, along the way. Friends, colleagues, family, seniors, and even strangers. Some I’ve known since childhood. Others were in my life for a short … [Read more]
Five summer days in Fukuoka
This post is really six short stories that make up one in-depth tale! If there're specific things you want to know about Fukuoka, these links will take you there right away: Yanagawa Canal (柳川市) The promise (約束) Fukuoka City (福岡市) Unagi … [Read more]
The gift of kindness that changed my life
The call came on a sunny afternoon. At that time, I was sitting in a small office near the Central Business District, stewing in misery. I was in a career rut that I did not know how to get out of. A year or so ago, I had left the civil service to … [Read more]
Google Analytics for data noobs (Equinet Academy workshop review)
The most useless feedback a copywriter (or any creative) can get is this: “I don’t like it.” That, and any other feedback that involves feelings and personal tastes. The most memorable was when a colleague snapped, “The intern writes … [Read more]
A birthday letter to my present self
(No, not today. But yes, I was born in April!) Dear Ying Yi, Yes, I am writing a letter to the present you. Why not? When I was searching for inspiration on Quora, I noticed that so many people write advice for their past or future … [Read more]
Got pain? Turn it into motivation
A long time ago, there was a king from China who was taken prisoner during a war. Every day, to remind himself of the pain of defeat, he licks some bile. Extremely bitter stuff. But the daily dose of bitterness kept his desire to recapture his … [Read more]
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