What I'm doing now
September 10 2025 — Portland, Oregon
- Back In Portland: Getting a new routine, costco, gym, planning the future, finding my next project.
- Basketball Season Started: Getting back in shape, 2x a week.
- Catching Up: Catching up with friends, family, church events.
August 21 2025 — Düsseldorf, Germany
- Finished A1.1 at Sprachschule Aktiv: Completed my first German course and advanced to A2 at Heinrich Heine University—challenging but rewarding with new international friends.
- Trips to Milan & Lake Como: Enjoyed pizza, the Duomo, Milan’s grand Starbucks, and scenic views at Lake Como.
- Visited Frankfurt: Met friends, explored Palmengarten, and experienced the lively Mainfest along the river.
- Life in Germany: Adjusting to long commutes, no AC, cheap groceries, fresh bread, and a culture that feels both practical and diverse.
July 20 2025 — Düsseldorf, Germany
- Living in Düsseldorf for 3 months: Currently based in Düsseldorf, enjoying the city and its culture.
- Studying at Sprachschule Aktiv: Enrolled in German language classes to improve my skills.
- Traveled to Amsterdam for Stray Kids: Visited Amsterdam to see Stray Kids live—an amazing experience!
June 6 2025 — Portland, Oregon
April 14 2025 — Portland, Oregon
- Watching the stock market: Amid the Trump US-China tariffs war and investing
- Finishing a book on my year in China: Editing is hard
- Playing basketball
- Learning German and travelling to Dusseldorf for 3 months this summer
February 2025 — Portland, Oregon
- Looking for a job
- Writing a book on my year in China
- Learning about AI
- Ride Connection volunteer
- Planning a trip to Germany in March for 2 weeks
(This is a now page, inspired by Derek Sivers)