The author shares their experience with ADHD in Japan, detailing their struggle to find a doctor who could prescribe stimulants and their eventual success in finding a new psychiatrist who prescribed Concerta. They discuss the str...
0Learning to draw - Part 1
2025-01-12 •
The author shares their journey of learning to draw, particularly focusing on drawing Sonic the Hedgehog. They discuss their progress, challenges, and plans for the future, including digital drawing and potentially creating a fan ...
0My experience with ADHD in Japan (Part 1)
2024-12-19 •
The author shares their experience with ADHD in Japan, discussing their diagnosis, treatment, and the challenges they faced in finding the right medication. They talk about the difficulties in accessing certain medications due to ...
0I can't believe I almost threw this away
2024-10-05 •
The author almost threw away an old 4:3 LCD monitor but decided to test it out and found that it works great for classic PC games and can handle up to 75hz. The author is now considering using it as a dedicated monitor for visual ...
0The Death of Akihabara
2024-10-01 •
The author reflects on the changes in Akihabara, a place he used to frequent during his youth, and how it has transformed into a tourist trap. He discusses the disappearance of events, street performers, and unique shops, attribut...
020 years late, but still too cool for school
2024-09-19 •
The author reflects on their childhood desire for an iPod during the transition from CDs to MP3 players. Despite never owning one, they adapted to using generic MP3 players and later smartphones for music. However, the author lame...
0Why I moved to Japan
2024-09-15 •
The blog post recounts the author's journey from the US to Japan, driven by a lifelong passion for Japanese culture, particularly video games, anime, and manga. The author describes how early exposure to Japanese media like Pokemo...
0[DIY] Cyberdeck Part 1 - Conceptualization
2024-09-14 •
The blog post discusses the author's fascination with cyberdecks, DIY computing devices inspired by cyberpunk aesthetics. The author shares their journey of conceptualizing a new cyberdeck project after an earlier attempt with a M...
0Mad Skillz
2024-09-13 •
The author shares their experience of upgrading an old iPod Mini by replacing its 4GB hard drive with a 128GB SD card and installing a new battery. They encountered issues with the SD adapter, leading to multiple tests to identify...
0My job is not who I am
2024-09-08 •
The blog post discusses the author's perspective on work and identity, emphasizing that a job should not define who a person is. The author enjoys their job but views it as a means to earn money rather than a core part of their id...
0Refocusing
2024-07-19 •
The author reflects on a busy period in their life, including preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and a kendo exam, as well as hosting their visiting parents. They discuss a shift in focus for their blog, moving a...
0Dreaming in Japanese
2024-05-28 •
The author recounts a rare instance of remembering a dream, which was triggered by a spam call from Sri Lanka. The dream mirrored a recent real-life event where the author, who has been living in Japan for several years, conversed...
0English is a very religious language
2024-05-14 •
The blog post discusses how many English phrases have religious origins, often unnoticed by native speakers. The author, who has lived in Japan for several years, observes that common English expressions like 'thank God' and 'God ...
0Einstein dies and goes to heaven...
2024-04-26 •
In a humorous narrative, Albert Einstein arrives in heaven and interacts with its inhabitants by tailoring conversations to their IQ levels. He engages in discussions on mathematics, physics, theater, and even the culture war, dep...
0What's New Is Old
2024-04-25 •
The blog post discusses the author's experience with retro computing, specifically focusing on the MSX2 PC and the MiSTer FPGA. The author initially acquired a defective MSX2 but enjoyed the concept of wedge computers, which house...