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Every year, around the last weekend of August, have you noticed the line at your favorite brunch spot is a bit shorter than usual? That’s right—Burning Man is happening right now, and some of San Francisco’s pickiest foodies are out in the desert. Today, I will share how Burning Man profoundly impacted my life and transformed my worldview. I first attended Burning Man in 2016, and have…
I never liked running. I was always among the last in my class and didn’t want to see myself as not good at something I worked hard at. It was my dream to run a triathlon one day, but I was too scared of running to even try. That changed when I went to cheer on my friends at the San Francisco marathon. The energy at the finish line and the support from everyone made me want to be a part of…
I completed my first triathlon on Sunday, and the following Tuesday, I gave my fourth speech at the Everybody Speaks Toastmasters Club. I wrote a speech based on this experience and the insights gained from feeling the joy of dedicating myself to one thing for an extended period. The key takeaway was the importance of remaining kind to myself without getting buried in the pressure to outperform…
If asked what I would do if money wasn’t a concern, my answer would have varied at different points in my life. At times, I might have said traveling the world, becoming an off-piste mountain guide, or being the DJ who can tear up the dance floor. Each dream reflects a unique phase of my life, and each one has been a burning passion for me. However, pouring so much energy into one thing can…
Peyman and I shared a room with two other guys. One of them, a guy from Germany, snored so loudly it sounded like thunder. For a moment, I thought a tank was passing by. I reached for my earplugs, but at the same time, Peyman got up and put his phone near the guy’s nose to record the sound. What a guy. After a hearty breakfast and coffee, we set off. Anne had left earlier to spend time…
We walked from the outskirts of the town to the center of Pamplona at dawn and passed through the old city through the medieval walls watching the sunrise. The whole town was asleep except for the pilgrims. City wall of Pamplona,a city built in 74 BC by the Roman military. The Basques call it Iruña, meaning 'the city' As we walked out of the city, I saw a massive wheat field splashed with red…
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Backpacking in Europe for three months taught me the joy of living minimally, but it took a great toll on my back. I needed to restart my exercise routine. Facebook knew me well and recommended a fundraiser challenge to swim 20 miles in August . I swam 680 laps in 16 days. This is the story about how I started swimming and ended up here. I have Multiple Hereditary Exostosis and many bony tumors…
Before I had a morning routine, I did not have a consistent way of starting my day, partly because of my irregular sleep schedule, but also, with no plans, I would be just scrolling through my phone or getting right onto the thing that I worked on the night before. I wanted to bring more consistency to my day, and I came up with these four. Make my bed The first step is to get out of my bed and…
My whole body was sore during the sleep. The Aussies on the other side of the room snored hard, woke up, and made noise getting ready at 5am. I surely was irritated, and Peyman could see it. The walk started along the river, and it was nice to hear the sound of the flowing river. The walk started along the river, and it was nice to hear the sound of the flowing river. We had a breakfast at a…
With the noise of people fighting with their backpacks, I woke up and felt barely recovered from day 1. Nevertheless, the day started with a leisurely walk along the woods and the creeks, and we passed several cute small villages. I often thought Spain as a very dry country, but we passed along many rivers and creeks during the entire walk I was expecting the Camino wouldn’t be as busy this…
I could not easily fall asleep with excitement and partly because of the snores in the rooms. Pilgrim’s office warned me about the heatwave, so most of the people in the room had already left when I woke up at 6. I got a cup of coffee, and started walking. The trail was already full of people. The high route over the Pyrenees is called Route Napoleon even though Napoleon did not set a foot on the…
Ongoing update of what I am up to Now ( what is this for? ). My profile is now on nownownow.com . Jan 24th, 2026 I have been absent from updating this doc for two years. One of my 2026 priorities is to spend more time on my personal branding, so we will see. Work WeaveGrid : I recently passed my third anniversary at WeaveGrid. The last two years have been a rollercoaster, both personally and for…
Growing up, meat was always part of my diet. I only ate plants when I had cold soba or bibimbap during visits to Buddhist temples. However, my belief that I always needed meat changed when I attended a meditation retreat a few years ago and tried recipes from Zen monasteries. Contrary to my expectations, the monks’ food was nourishing and savory. Adding Goma-Shio (sesame and salt in…
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