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Sinners, 2025 - ★★★★: From watching the trailer of Sinners, I anticipated an exploration of the horror of America’s racial history, shedding light on the rich and complex past of Black people. What took me by surprise was how the film not only centered on that theme but also gracefully paid homage to blues music—an …

The Amateur, 2025 - ★★★½: As a fan of Rami Malek, I was quite excited to watch this film. I had hoped it would lean more towards the geeky side, with an emphasis on coding and hacking. However, it still proves to be an enjoyable action thriller. One aspect that felt somewhat jarring, besides the plot holes along the way, was …

A Working Man, 2025 - ★★★: If you're a fan of Jason Statham as an action star, you would likely enjoy this movie. However, from a screenplay perspective, the plot and story are quite weak. The first act is great, but then it goes off the rails, becoming merely average. Though it offers a few satisfying fight scenes, they’re …

Red, White & Royal Blue, 2023 - ★★★½: I believe the story could have explored the characters and the storylines more, but, sometimes, all we want is just some sweet and cute story filled with hope and joy like this. This movie certainly has great cast members that bounce off each other very well, making it wholesome and enjoyable.

The Seed of the Sacred Fig, 2024 - ★★★★½: Movies are often made to entertain, but occasionally they also serve as powerful political statements and forms of activism. The Seed of the Sacred Fig, directed by Muhammad Rasuloff, is one such film. It not only shed light on systemic violence, oppression, and resistance within Iran's regime but …

The Brutalist, 2024 - ★★★★½: "In his memoirs, he described his designs as machines with no superfluous parts, that at their best, at his best, possessed an immoveable core; a "Hard Core of Beauty." A way of directing their inhabitant's perception to the world as it is. The inherent laws of concrete things such as mountains and …

Better Man, 2024 - ★★★★½: Do not confuse fame with love. Fame will not hold you at night; it only pulls you into the spotlight, parading you around until you forget the feeling of a restful night. The warmth of the spotlight can never replace the warmth of someone's embrace. Better Man is one of the best biographical musical …

The Red Envelope, 2025 - ★★★½: The Red Envelope is an adaptation of a Taiwanese film, Marry My Dead Body, into a Thai movie. While I am not sure of the specific differences between the two versions, I find this adaptation humorous and filled with heartfelt moments. The storyline, though deserving of more depth and nuance, …

My Own Oscar Awards 2025 (Movies from 2024): Once again, welcome to my personal analysis of my favorite movies which I like to call My Own Oscar Award. After watching most of the nominations and beyond, I couldn’t help but compare these films to each other. My personal picks focused not on the names, prestige, or past work of the filmmakers, …

Friend Zone, 2019 - ★★★½: Watched on Thursday February 14, 2019.

Suck Seed, 2011 - ★★★★: Watched on Thursday March 17, 2011.

Snow White, 2025 - ★★★: For a story about inner beauty, this movie seems to have only shallow visuals to show off. I’m sorry if I offended anyone. I have never watched the original version of Snow White, but isn't the story just plain bad? And aren't all the characters just dumb? The premise seems fundamentally flawed, …

Ne Zha 2, 2025 - ★★★★½: Ne Zha 2 will undoubtedly be one of the best animated films of the year, and it will be fascinating to see how it fares in terms of visual awards, as I don't believe anything released this year could surpass this masterpiece. This movie stands as one of the most ambitious projects, achieving …

Novocaine, 2025 - ★★★½: Novocaine is a movie with a fascinating concept for comedy. It's an action comedy where the protagonist goes through terrible, gruesome scenes, but he doesn't feel any pain. So while all these horrible things happen to his body, he remains unfazed, yet we, the audience, internally scream for him. …

Mickey 17, 2025 - ★★★★: I love the Bong Joon ho's decision to have fun following his major success with this story. He clearly wanted to see Robert Pattinson showcase his unhinged acting abilities, and who could blame him? I mean, is there any role this actor cannot play? Who would have predicted that a performer from …

The Commission 00010-The Zuiker Chronicles Branding: The logo of The Zuiker Chronicles Anton Zuiker approached me for a commission, after a referral from Pratik, my former client (Thanks for the shout-out!). He provided a comprehensive brief with references, which I greatly appreciated. The Brief The brief was straightforward: he wanted a logo for …

The 2025 #Oscars had me nodding in agreement with most of the winners, but then they chose “El Mal” for Best Song and “Anora” for Best Picture. Did they momentarily forget the names of more deserving nominees?

Before #Oscars2025 announcement, I invite you to read My Own Oscar Award for last year, where I discussed my favorite #movies. My picks were quite different from the official ones, and I believe this year’s choices will be even more distinct.

A Complete Unknown, 2024 - ★★★★: "A Complete Unknown" is about a journey for authenticity and artistic expression, highlighting the struggle of forging one's own identity. It explores the balance between staying true to oneself and conforming to external expectations. Growth is something personal, and it's challenging to make …

I'm Still Here, 2024 - ★★★★½: I love this movie. The story is so powerful, for its message and its narrative. I believe it's best to enter this movie without any prior knowledge. Allow the characters and the narrative to guide you, enabling you to experience their confusion and pain more vividly. You just need to know that this …

The Girl with the Needle, 2024 - ★★★★: I had no idea what the movie was about; I didn’t even read the synopsis. However, nothing could prepare me for the horror in this film. The fact that it is inspired by real events sent chills down my spine. The film explores how societal pressures and economic hardship can alienate individuals, …

Nickel Boys, 2024 - ★★★★: I was eager to love this film. Its innovative use of a first-person point of view in the cinematography intrigued me. The story also seemed to provoke many conversations and emotions, depicting the shared bond between two boys in an inhumane reform school. However, the movie disappointed me in its …

Conclave, 2024 - ★★★★½: In times of change, we are gifted with the perfect opportunity to reflect on our faith and the course of our lives. The quote from Conclave, “Faith is a living thing,” prompted me to contemplate the nature of faith. If faith truly is a living thing, it requires our nurturing, for its potential for …

Nosferatu, 2024 - ★★★★½: Nosferatu is a remarkable film, an adaptation based on Dracula, crafted by true masters of filmmaking. The directing, cinematography, sound, music, editing, and performances all come together to create something truly extraordinary. Particularly, the cinematography stands out. The clever use of …

Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants, 2025 - ★★★½: The movie, *Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants* (known as *มังกรหยก* in Thai), is a story that has been told countless times, with numerous remakes over the years. Despite this, this version stands out for its stunning visuals. The team clearly knows how to create impressive scenes and …

The Substance, 2024 - ★★★★: The Substance is a wild ride and so over the top—like, how could you ever forget this movie, especially those last 30 minutes? It’s one of the most bizarre and grotesque experiences on screen. I love the style of this film; it has a unique taste in terms of cinematography, musical score, and all the …

September 5, 2024 - ★★★½: I have always been intrigued by stories that reveal the behind-the-scenes aspects of any production. So, it's no surprise that I thoroughly enjoyed September 5. At first glance, it appears to be a typical sports TV production—a narrative about people working in television during the 70s. However, it …

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, 2025 - ★★★½: Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy is a charming addition to the beloved series that pleasantly surprised me—it exceeded my expectations. There were many great dialogues throughout, and I adored how these characters interacted with each other. They are filled with humor and affectionate moments, …

Captain America: Brave New World, 2025 - ★★★½: "Captain America: Brave New World" feels like an extended episode of "The Falcon and The Winter Soldier," lacking the reintroduction and depth needed for Sam Wilson as Captain America, or even as a person. The story maintains the same beats and tone that align with the TV series. To make matters …

Flat Girls, 2025 - ★★★★: While *Flat Girls* has an undertone of girls' love, its primary focus is on social class and how it affects our interactions with people and the world. The movie seeks to illustrate the various dimensions of gaps in relationships: love, power, interests, and even survival. Each relationship has many …

Flow, 2024 - ★★★★: "Flow" is a visually stunning animated film that captures the compassion, relationships, and the interconnectedness of all beings amidst a natural disaster. I think that’s truly beautiful how the movie portray how we share a universal language of kindness, even among different species. Each …

The Apprentice, 2024 - ★★★½: The Apprentice movie offers a unique perspective on Donald Trump, highlighting the influence of Roy Cohn. The movie’s release timing is interesting, providing a glimpse into how Trump became the person he is today. What stands out in The Apprentice is the remarkable acting. While many might focus on …

📝 My Stoic Journal Week 4: Take Another’s Perspective—Nobody Wants to Do Wrong on Purpose: Last week, I have practiced taking an outside view of my own struggles, as guided by “A Handbook for New Stoics.” This week, the practice shifts its focus to taking an inside view of other people’s actions. By doing so, we aim to gain perspective, cultivate compassion and understanding within …

A Real Pain, 2024 - ★★★★: Pain takes on many forms, and we can grieve over various things, expressing our emotions in many ways. Yet, we can sense the pain of those around us if we are willing to see it. Because pain and suffering are inherently rooted in every being—a part of life itself—making pain a shared experience for …

This Readwise update is incredible! Similar Highlights and Chat With Your Highlights features are like having a citation on steroids. After years of collecting thousands of quotes within the service, the payoff is finally here.

Companion, 2025 - ★★★★: I can’t say much about the story without giving away spoilers. If you’re interested in watching this film, I recommend going in blind—avoid trailers or any other information about it. What I truly appreciate is the metaphorical exploration of relationship dynamic and modern technology presented in …

🎥 My Own Oscar Awards 2024 (Movies from 2023): Welcome to my personal analysis of my favorite movies from 2023, which I like to call My Own Oscar Awards. After watching most of the nominations and beyond, I couldn’t help but compare these films to each other. My personal picks focused not on the names, prestige, or past work of the filmmakers, …

Flight Risk, 2025 - ★★★: I appreciated the cinematography and sound in this movie; they effectively set an atmosphere of suspense within a confined space with no way to escape. The premise also laid the groundwork for a compelling thriller. The performances of each cast member were good, given the script they had to work …

Sing Sing, 2023 - ★★★★: The story revolves around the notion that art has the power to heal the soul. Art is fundamentally human; it expresses the essence of our humanity and brings out the best in us. It also beautifully illustrates the process of grappling with our traumas, mistakes, hopes, and dreams for the future. …

I’m still trying to wrap my head around what’s happening in the micro.blog and omg.lol communities. One thing I know for sure, though, is that people need to stop judging others, particularly when their actions don’t affect you directly and when your understanding of them is …

📚 Just started reading the Mistborn series and I’m hooked! The way the characters come together is brilliant. Can’t wait to see where the story takes them! #Mistborn

📝 My Stoic Journal Week 3: Take an Outside View—Self-Sympathy Over Self-Empathy: This week's exercise from a handbook for new Stoics focuses on comforting ourselves by achieving equanimity through a shift in perspective regarding our own troubles. At the core of this practice is the distinction between sympathy and empathy. The Stoics put forward the idea that we should lean …

Babygirl, 2024 - ★★★½: "Babygirl" presents an intriguing premise, featuring a high-powered CEO engaging in a controversial sub-dom romance with her younger intern. However, the film struggles to deliver a cohesive and engaging narrative, as the power dynamics between the characters are ambiguously portrayed. The story is …

RIFT Notes is one of the best recent discovery apps I’ve come across. It has the potential to replace Drafts (which is not file-based markdown) as my daily logging once it is released. You can join the beta right now.

📝 My Stoic Journal: Week 2 Focus on What Is Completely in Your Control: This week, the exercise focuses on the concept of aversion, which can be seen as a type of desire, as in the desire to avoid misfortune. People have very different reactions to similar misfortunes, and the reason is that some people are better at redirecting the aversion away from things that they …

Memoir of a Snail, 2024 - ★★★★½: “Life can only be understood backwards, but we have to live it forwards.” Memoir of a Snail is a beautiful way to honor Søren Kierkegaard’s philosophy. Particularly in the opening scene where we wouldn’t understand the significance of things on the floor until we later learned about their history. …

My Stoic Journal: Week 1 – Starting a Stoic Journal in 2025: I purchased A Handbook for New Stoics by Massimo Pigliucci about four years ago, alongside The Daily Stoic by Ryan Holiday. Start my day with The Daily Stoic, then end my day with A Handbook for New Stoics For the past four years, I have read The Daily Stoic every morning. It has grounded me each …

Tetris, 2023 - ★★★½: Who would have thought that a game as simple as Tetris could have such a wild and complicated origin story involving business deals and politics? I do think it could’ve leaned into the gaming elements a bit more—maybe with some visuals or nods to the actual gameplay—but it was still super …

Kraven the Hunter, 2024 - ★★★: The film is visually appealing, but it misses the mark by failing to capitalize on the atmosphere of intense hunting, instead relying on generic chase scenes. It’s also puzzling how they cut scenes to avoid gruesome content, despite being an R-rated movie. There’s an interesting moral dilemma at …

📝 Making Life Matter—Awesome and Extraordinary Life Starts With Now: We want our lives to matter, but when we are among billions of billions of people, it’s challenging to feel like our existence truly matters. I mean, whatever we think, do, or say would be just a speck of dust in the grand scheme of the universe, and even just an unrecognizable blip in the entire …

📝 Weathering the Storms of Life: Weather is something we can never be absolutely certain about until we actually experience it. We can guess, predict, and forecast, but weather always moves to its own rhythm, whether we like it or not. Even our most accurate forecasts can't always pinpoint how the weather will unfold or …

⚒️ Default Apps for 2024: I’ve been wanting to write about my most used apps for so long but didn’t have enough motivation to do so, until I came across this directory of apps people commonly use. Inspired by this, I’ve decided to compile a list of my default apps. Prioritize Native Apps, then Fantastic Updates for New OS …

📝 A New Path to Self-Trust: I’ve realized that I never fully trust myself. It’s a feeling I’ve carried since childhood. I often find myself uncertain and indecisive, thinking too much and doubting my choices even more. As a result, I tend to hold back and take very little action. I constantly worry that I’ll mess everything up …

Mufasa: The Lion King, 2024 - ★★★½: I appreciate how this prequel reveals the depth of its characters, particularly the relationship between Mufasa and Taka. This adds complexity to the overall story and allows for greater empathy towards each character. While Mufasa is portrayed as a great leader, I found myself more drawn to Taka’s …

The Wallpaper 00004-Say Thanks to Your Past Self: As the year draws to a close, it’s the perfect time to conclude the year with a positive and meaningful reflection on all the experiences we’ve had and the person we’ve evolved throughout the year. Embracing this moment of gratitude, I’ve coined the phrase “Say Thanks to Your Past Self” for my …

Fly Me to the Moon, 2024 - ★★★: The movie was light, fun, and cute. The cast carried the movie with their charms, making it a heartwarming and entertaining experience, even with its thin plot.

Hunger, 2023 - ★★★½: “Is it expensive because it’s special, or is it special because it’s expensive?” This movie certainly drew inspiration from popular films, which I don’t mind as long as it’s well-executed and not blatantly copying the sources. Fortunately, this movie avoids that pitfall in my eyes. Apart from the …

My Hero Academia: You're Next, 2024 - ★★★½: "My Hero Academia: You’re Next" When you ran out of ideas, you resorted to using the GOAT—Fullmetal Alchemist—as a source of inspiration! And wow, was that a quiz scene where you had to list as many USA states as possible? LOL On a more serious note though, I liked this one better than the previous …

Wicked, 2024 - ★★★★: I finished watching *Wicked*, and it was an absolute blast! I felt like I was defying gravity and soaring through the air when it ended! I was only familiar with a couple of songs from the movie, like ‘Popular’ and ‘Defying Gravity,’ so I wasn’t expecting the whole experience to be so immersive. But …

The Joy of Eating: A Reflection: Why do we enjoy eating so much? I think it’s because it’s one of the few pleasures derived from engaging our senses in a way that requires intention. It’s the sensory that needs to be sought after. While we see, hear, smell, and touch things involuntarily throughout the day, tasting is an experience …

Gladiator II, 2024 - ★★★½: Gladiator II I can’t believe a movie about people fighting inside the Colosseum could be this bland! I could (unwillingly) overlook the poor writing, underdeveloped characters, and over-the-top scenes. But how could they make the action sequences so boring and uninspiring? The fight choreography was …

Wolfs, 2024 - ★★★½: It’s nothing special but I had a good time anyway.

Can I Write My Way Out of Problems?: When I'm lost in the abyss of life’s complexities, is it possible to use my own words as a vehicle for insight and write my way out on my own? Or, even better, can I harness my thoughts through writing to illuminate my path toward wisdom? How can one write to light up their whole world? I …

Anora, 2024 - ★★★★: Mikey Madison deserves the Best Actress nomination for this! After watching this film, I was captivated by the concept of a Cinderella tale that gets slapped back to reality, serving as a harsh cautionary tale instead. It's undeniably tragic and sometimes even traumatizing, yet you—and possibly …

White Bird, 2023 - ★★★★: "You forget many things in life, but you'll never forget kindness." I had already read both the book and the graphic novel, but this movie still managed to hit me hard—like, crying-a-lot kind of hard. While the ending felt somewhat lazy in its writing—similar to the book version—I found that I …

We Live in Time, 2024 - ★★★½: I had high hopes for "We Live In Time" when I first saw the star-studded cast attached to it, but I walked out feeling a bit let down. The idea of a non-linear timeline is super intriguing, but the execution? Not so much. It felt like a clunky shuffle through a random reel of moments rather than a …

Digging Up Your Mind: A Discovery Through Writing: Writing is a journey of discovery, you won’t know what will emerge on the page until you put the words down. Writing is like digging into your mind; you only see what’s truly inside once you start to excavate and examine it for yourself. No one—not even you—knows exactly how your current writing …

Another blog with another #blogging platform? Sure! Why not? 🤣 Musing in Bear Blog—Moving My Blog Again

Venom: The Last Dance, 2024 - ★★★: Thank goodness it’s finally over. I enjoy Venom, but the story has definitely overstayed its welcome. This movie feels more like a filler until the final scenes. Seriously, why did they decide to introduce a bunch of new characters in the last installment of the franchise. That said, it was still …

Lonely Planet, 2024 - ★★★: Watched on Thursday October 17, 2024.

The Wild Robot, 2024 - ★★★★: The Wild Robot captured my heart from the moment I watched the trailer, and the movie did not disappoint! It's such a heartwarming story that’s packed with love and emotions, proving that simple yet well-crafted films can make the biggest impact and win people’s hearts. I was amazed at how it made …

I tried to back up my iPad so I could finally update it to iPadOS 18, only to discover that there wasn’t enough space for the backup—after waiting for the entire day! To make matters worse, I got told that I would have to wait six hours to cancel the backup process. What a big waste of my day. 😩 …

The Commission 00009-Knowledge Flow Consulting by Pratik: Knowledge Flow Consulting Pratik reached out to discuss creating a logo for his new business, Knowledge Flow Consulting, which focuses on research consulting services for educational sectors and non-profits. This project presents a series of intriguing challenges for me. Given that it's a …

Happy October, everyone! 🎉 I just made a free wallpaper for the season, and it's available in desktop, iPad, and iPhone versions. If you’re feeling generous, I’d appreciate a few bucks for it! Here’s to a spooky and fun Halloween month ahead! 🎃👻 Happy October, everyone! 🎉…' …

Joker: Folie à Deux, 2024 - ★★★½: Joker: Folie à Deux is essentially Todd Phillips' way of expressing just how reluctant he was to make another “Joker” movie. LOL! However, it’s not entirely bad if you view the film as a journey inside Arthur Fleck's mind—a space filled with depression, dissociation, and fantasy, almost devoid of …

The Commission 00008-The Galileo Passport Case by Strathmere Leather: It’s incredible how quickly Aaron is launching new product lines for Strathmere Leather! Enter The Galileo—the premium passport case. What’s great about The Galileo is that it can hold not only a passport but also a pocket notebook and an international driving license, all in one case! …

Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window, 2023 - ★★★★: I read this novel as a teen, and the movie adaptation has had an even greater impact on me now that I better understand the world and the nuances of the story. It is a story filled with hope amidst the obstacles and challenges faced by Totto-chan and those around her. I wish the world had more …

Transformers One, 2024 - ★★★★: If you’re a Transformers fan, you’ll probably enjoy Transformers One. The movie is definitely a refreshing take on the franchise, and honestly, it’s way better than those live-action films we’ve been getting for years. The ending leaves you wanting to see the sequel. The voice acting is familiar …

The Commission 00007-The Jefferson Notebook by Strathmere Leather: The Jefferson logo I thoroughly enjoyed collaborating with Aaron on the logo designs. His entire brand identity resonates with me, and I loved it so much that I began drafting ideas as soon as I saw his new projects, even before he requested them! This time, I've worked on the commissioned …

Taklee Genesis, 2024 - ★★★★: "Taklee Genesis" is one of the most ambitious Thai films I’ve ever watched! It stands out as a good sci-fi movie, even by Hollywood standards. I loved how it blends traditional Thai culture with futuristic elements, making it both unique and relatable. While it does have some flaws in balancing …

The Commission 00006-Linkage.lol for Lou Plummer: After the stress of designing business logos, I finally had the opportunity to create a fun lettering style, thanks to Lou Plummer who writes a blog specifically for app reviews! The task was straightforward: a website header for his other blog linkage.lol. I drafted several lettering styles and …

The Little Comedian, 2010 - ★★★★: Watched on Saturday March 13, 2010.

In Honor of My Late Grandmother: My grandmother lived for 94 years, experiencing wars and four reigns of Thailand. Year after year, our entire family—over a dozen of us—gathered at Grandma's house to share meals during ceremonies, holidays, and birthdays. It was certainly more than a hundred gatherings that she graced us with. …

The Paradise of Thorns, 2024 - ★★★★: วิมานหนาม เป็นหนึ่งในหนังไทยที่ Music Score ดีที่สุด เมื่อประกอบการงานภาพแล้วยิ่งช่วยยกระดับการเล่าเรื่องได้ลงตัว เนื้อเรื่องขยี้สภาพสังคมที่ต้องกระเสือกกระสนเพื่อให้ตนนั้นไม่ถูกกดทับด้วยสภาพสังคมชายเป็นใหญ่ แม้ว่าสิ่งที่ตนคิดว่าดีกว่า จนถึงขั้นทิ่มแทงกันแก่งแย่งชิงดีให้ได้มา …

BLUE LOCK THE MOVIE -EPISODE NAGI-, 2024 - ★★★½: You could never convince me that Blue Lock: Episode Nagi is not a love story! The way they speed through those football games just to focus on the relationship between Nagi and Reo is too obvious. They almost held hands on one shot LOL. Reo's heartbreak at the end just sealed the deal for me and my …

Alien: Romulus, 2024 - ★★★★: Alien: Romulus succeeded in creating tension and atmosphere throughout the movie. While the plot was predictable, it still managed to keep you on the edge of your seat, prompting you to silently urge the characters to “Don’t Breathe” (pun intended, of course). The third act was exceptionally creepy; …

Anyone But You, 2023 - ★★★½: Sometimes, a lighthearted romance driven solely by the actors' chemistry is more than enough to bring a smile to my face.

The Commission 00005-Strathmere Leather by Aaron Aiken: Once again commissioned by Aaron, I was tasked with designing a logo to serve as a website header for his brand, "Strathmere Leather." This time, the goal was to create a logo that embodies the entire brand identity, moving beyond the product-specific design of the previous Ocean Front …

Deadpool & Wolverine, 2024 - ★★★★: Watched on Friday August 16, 2024.

Love, Simon, 2018 - ★★★★: I didn't feel much for the romantic aspect of this film; however, the speeches from each parent were incredibly powerful. It's something people in the community would have loved to hear from their own parents. I felt it in my soul when she said, "You get to exhale now, Simon." What a great scene!!

Deadpool & Wolverine, 2024 - ★★★★: The most disappointing thing was not having Hugh Jackman sing The Greatest Showman song!

Deadpool & Wolverine, 2024 - ★★★★: Watched on Wednesday July 24, 2024.

Hey everyone! 🌟 Despite this year’s challenges, I’m determined to pursue lettering and design. If you’d like to support me in upgrading to a new iPad, check out the perks for chipping in my tip jar or consider a lettering design commission. Your help means the world to me! 🎨 …

The Commission 00004-Ocean Front Leather Bags by Aaron: Technically, it’s not a commission since I was the one who saw Aaron's post about his latest product line, "Ocean Front," and loved the name so much that I couldn't resist designing a lettering for it. When I saw the words "Ocean Front," the image of waves immediately came to mind. The name should …

The Wallpaper 00002-The Love of My Life is the Love for My LifeThe Wallpaper 00002 - The Love of My Life is the Love for My Life: I've offered this as a free wallpaper for iPhone, iPad, and PC. However, donating a little would mean a lot to me as I am saving up for a new iPad as my birthday present this month. In a world where we are often taught to seek validation from others, most people believe they need someone to …

The Commission 00003-Wallpapers for Vincent Ritter: Vincent tried to help me get a new iPad (and you can help too!), so he gave me a tip that made me feel over the moon when I saw the amount. I wanted to show my gratitude with some lettering, but he didn’t give me any brief, so I had to wing it myself! Then, I remembered he mentioned liking red …

My Newfound Appreciation for the Song "Oblivion" by Bastille: The song "Oblivion" by Bastille has always held a special place in my heart since its release. When you fall asleep with your head upon my shoulder When you're in my arms but you've gone somewhere deeper Are you going to age with grace? Are you going to age without mistakes? Are you going …

My Newfound Appreciation for the Song "Oblivion" by Bastille: The song "Oblivion" by Bastille has always held a special place in my heart since its release. When you fall asleep with your head upon my shoulder When you're in my arms but you've gone somewhere deeper Are you going to age with grace? Are you going to age without mistakes? Are you going …

Twisters, 2024 - ★★★★: This is surprisingly great! Solid casting with enough story to help you understand the characters, but the most impressive part is the visuals.

The Commission 00002-Wallpaper for Melanie Kat: Melanie tried to help me get a new iPad (and you can help too!) by commissioning me to create a lettering design for her name. The brief is simple: Name: Melanie Kat - Chosen Style: Clean - Preferred Colors: 🩵🩷🤍🏳️‍⚧️ - Phone Model: iPhone 15 Pro Max This is the lettering design I came up with: I …

The Fall Guy, 2024 - ★★★★: Watched on Thursday May 2, 2024.

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, 2024 - ★★★★: Watched on Thursday May 2, 2024.

The Wallpaper 00001-Fear Less, Progress, Live More: I've offered this as a free wallpaper for iPhone, iPad, and PC. However, if you could donate a little, it would mean a lot to me as I am saving up for a new iPad as my birthday present this month. I love the word "fearless," but eliminating fear is impossible. Instead, we’d be better …

Uranus 2324, 2024 - ★★★½: "Uranus 2324" is a movie that really caters to fans of a certain on-screen couple, but if you're looking for a strong storyline as a whole, you might be disappointed. The space operations scenes are some of the worst I've ever seen, with no sense of urgency at all. The editing, score, dialogue, and …

Death Is a Collective Grief That Brings Families Together: Grandma is dying; there’s no way around it. She’s already 94 years old, so no one is surprised, and we’ve all been preparing for it in our own ways for a long time. Still, when the doctor said she had less than a month, putting a definite deadline on something we were too scared to think about, it …

My New Super Simple Weekly Planning Setup: So, I tried bullet journaling in 2022 and then evolved into my own system mixing both analog and digital tools. But this year? I fell off the planning wagon hard. Like, barely-planned-a-thing hard. Here are the lessons I learned from my epic planning fail: Too much on my plate: Digital tools let …

The Log 00003-Lessons from Two Months of Daily Lettering: Hi! I’m Ning. If you’ve been following me, you might have come across some, or hopefully all, of my lettering pieces over the past two months. Long story short, I kicked off my lettering journey in April with almost zero knowledge of design and lettering—just a pure love for typography. I assigned …

A Family Affair, 2024 - ★★★½: Family Affair turned out to be a pleasant surprise for me. The characters were all likable; they made me care about each one, even the supporting cast. It’s mostly cute, and while there weren’t many laugh-out-loud scenes—surprising given the premise—I actually prefer it this way. What really stood …

The Pride Month Lettering 00030-Amy from Faking It: One of the most nerve-wracking things in life is falling in love with your best friend. The heartache of unrequited love is tough, but trying to salvage the friendship afterward? That's on a whole other level of difficulty. Yet somehow, Amy managed to do it, even if she hit a few bumps along the …

📧 Just a quick heads up—my iCloud storage was full, and as a result, all the emails I received this month bounced back. 🤦‍♀️ I’ve sorted out the issue now, so if anyone sent me an email recently, could you please resend it? Apologies for the inconvenience; I promise I’ll read it this …

The Pride Month Lettering 00029-Lauren from Faking It: I wouldn't have learned about intersex if I hadn't watched "Faking It." This show features some of the most inclusive LGBTQIA+ characters in the most welcoming environment I've ever seen. It flips the script of high school stereotypes by making the "cool kids" …

The Pride Month Lettering 00028-Sam from Gap and Neung from Blank: If you’re into Girl’s Love stories, definitely give the Thai dramas “Gap” and “Blank” a watch. These two shows are set in the same universe, and the main characters are sisters. Their names—Neung, Song, and Sam—literally mean 1, 2, 3 in Thai. What a lazy way to name your kids. 😂 These dramas tackle …

The Pride Month Lettering 00027-Albus Dumbledore: What could possibly be worse than having to fight someone you love for the fate of humanity? Honestly, nothing comes to mind. It's a nightmare scenario no one wants to face, but Albus Dumbledore found himself right in the middle of it. Not only did he sacrifice his own happiness, but he also …

The Bikeriders, 2023 - ★★★½: The Bikeriders… Wow, talk about a talent wasteland! You've got three of the best actors of our time, and you decided to frame their characters like they're social distancing from the plot. But guess what? These actors still managed to carry the whole movie on their backs because, let's be real, …

The Pride Month Lettering 00026-Crowley and Aziraphael from Good Omens: Crowley and Aziraphale from "Good Omens" is the ultimate slow-burn love story that’s been simmering since the dawn of humanity. Seriously, talk about taking it slow—these two redefine the term! 😂 I’ve never seen characters complement each other so well; they’re like the perfect embodiment …

The Pride Month Lettering 00025-Blaine and Kurt from Glee: "Klaine"—the ship of Kurt and Blaine's relationship on "Glee"—was nothing short of iconic. They were one of the first gay teen couples on TV to be portrayed as a genuine, multi-layered relationship. Fans were all aboard the Klaine train, swooning over their undeniable …

The Pride Month Lettering 00024-Santana from Glee: Remember “Glee”? That gloriously over-the-top show that had us all singing in the shower and believing high school was one big musical number? Well, I firmly believe it paved the way for the teen LGBTQIA+ community back in the day. Seriously, it was like a rainbow-colored beacon of hope. …

The Pride Month Lettering 00023-Elena from One Day at a Time: “One Day at a Time” is a show that effortlessly weaves humor with heart, engaging viewers in a genuine and impactful way. The characters feel like old friends you can't help but root for. The way they navigate complex issues like mental illness, immigration, racism, and the complexities of …

The Pride Month Lettering 00022-Quentin from The Magicians: Quentin Coldwater from The Magicians is such a complex character that you can’t help but be drawn to his journey. His transformation from a lost, depressed, and troubled soul to someone who finds purpose and fulfillment in helping others is truly inspiring. His ability to mend small objects can be …

Inside Out 2, 2024 - ★★★★: Watched on Friday June 21, 2024.

The Pride Month Lettering 00021-Eliot from The Magicians: "The Magicians" is one of my all-time favorite series, and out of all the amazing characters, Eliot Waugh stands out the most for me. He is a complex puzzle, with his genius magic skills and a dark history of trauma and depression. Eliot is a flawed and real character, which makes him so …

The Pride Month Lettering 00020-Negative Man from Doom Patrol: Larry Trainor, aka Negative Man, is a crucial character in the Doom Patrol TV series, where his storyline revolves around self-acceptance and overcoming internalized homophobia. Starting as a closeted gay man in the 1950s, Larry struggled to hide his true identity due to societal pressures and …

The Pride Month Lettering 00019-Queen Maeve from The Boys: It’s always a punch to the gut when you see how the media loves to cash in on someone’s gender and sexuality. And “The Boys” doesn’t just take a jab at this issue—it delivers a full-on roundhouse kick. If you’ve tuned in, you’d know how Margaret “Maggie” Shaw, aka Queen Maeve, gets exploited left, …

The Pride Month Lettering 00018-Grace from To the Moon and Back (Matalada): To the Moon and Back (Matalada) is a heartwarming Thai drama that shatters stereotypes by portraying LGBTQIA+ people as loving and capable parents. The character of Grace, Matalada's dad, was a shining example of a supportive and admirable father figure. Despite facing rejection from his own …

Inside Out 2, 2024 - ★★★★: Inside Out 2 should have been a two-hour movie to allow more time for expanding the concept, especially in the first act. I would love to see more of the other emotions and how they interact in a healthy way. Everything felt so rushed, without enough time to emotionally invest in any scenes. …

The Pride Lettering Month 00017-Danny from Dreadnought: “Dreadnought” by April Daniels is a superhero story like no other. Danny’s journey as a transgender superhero is both powerful and touching. The story tackles important themes such as gender identity, acceptance, and self-discovery in a way that is both heartwarming and …

The Pride Month Lettering 00016-Klaus From The Umbrella Academy:  Klaus from The Umbrella Academy is the embodiment of queer energy and I absolutely love it. He is unapologetically himself, never confined by his sexuality or gender expression. His wit, carefree attitude, and humor make him a standout character. And let's not forget, he steals the show in …

# The Pride Month Lettering 00015-Viktor from The Umbrella Academy: As the first transgender superhero in a major science fiction/fantasy series, Viktor from The Umbrella Academy paved the way for more diverse and inclusive representation in mainstream media. It's not often that a character's gender transitions along with the actor's, and I think this …

The Pride Lettering 00014-Jack, Emma, and Izzy from You Me Her: "You Me Her" really opened my eyes to the world of polyamory in a way that I had never considered before. The show did a great job of portraying the challenges and joys that can come with non-monogamous relationships. Watching the dynamic between Jack, Emma, and Izzy unfold was truly …

The Pride Month Lettering 00013-Mitsuki and Aya from The Guy I was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy At All.: "The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy at All" is among the most unique mangas I’ve ever read. Rock and roll and lesbians, perfect combination! The distinct style, unique visual perspective, and neon green color only heightened the experience. It couldn’t get more queer than this! …

Hit Man, 2023 - ★★★½: The whole romcom vibe just didn't mesh well with the storyline for me. I think they really missed an opportunity to delve into the psychological aspects of the characters instead. It had the potential to be something like You, but instead we got a too-slow-paced romantic comedy with a bizarre …

The Pride Month Lettering 00012-Emily and Sue from Dickinson:  I really appreciate how Dickinson presents the story of Emily Dickinson with a modern twist, incorporating elements like language, music, and references to historical events. The dynamic between Emily and Sue, brought to life by the talented Hailee Steinfeld and Ella Hunt, adds a powerful emotional …

The Pride Month Lettering 00011-Gentleman Jack: Gentleman Jack is a captivating show that shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ people in the 19th century, drawing from the real-life diaries of Anne Lister, an English landowner, and a butch lesbian. The series does an excellent job of highlighting the legal and social barriers they …

The Pride Month Lettering 00010-Villanelle and Eve from Killing Eve: Villanelle from Killing Eve embodied the ideal queer character people dream of. Who wouldn’t love someone with such a charming and unpredictable nature with a good sense of humor, even though she was a literal killer? 😂 And her fashion sense? Iconic. The dynamic between her and Eve was truly …

Back to the Gym: After two months of a hectic life dealing with health and family issues, I finally made it back to the gym for the first time. I couldn't believe how quickly my strength and endurance had declined in such a short amount of time. I can still manage a poorly executed pull-up, but I can't do a …

The Pride Month Lettering 00009-Jackie and Lou from Love Lies Bleeding: Love Lies Bleeding is like stepping into a dreamy world of a queer love story. Jackie and Lou are absolutely mesmerizing together, with their toxic yet endearing love. I literally put their love above all the bloodshed in my lettering piece to match the movie title Love Lies Bleeding. One of the …

The Pride Month Lettering 00008-Cosima Niehaus from Orphan Black: I love Orphan Black, and Cosima is my favorite character out of all the amazing ones played by Tatiana Maslany. Her character is a perfect blend of intelligence and warmth, with a quirky, nerdy side that I find so endearing. Her passion for solving problems only matches her love for her loved ones. …

The Pride Month Lettering 00007-Ben De Backer from I Wish You All The Best: Enby gang, rise up! It’s rare to see a non-binary representation, let alone a main character, so this book, I Wish You All The Best, was a breath of fresh air. The exploration of gender fluidity and the acceptance of varying gender identities is so important. Gender fluidity is real, as is the lack …

The Pride Month Lettering 00007-Ben De Backer from I Wish You All The Best: Enby gang, rise up! It’s rare to see a non-binary representation, let alone a main character, so this book, I Wish You All The Best, was a breath of fresh air. The exploration of gender fluidity and the acceptance of varying gender identities is so important. Gender fluidity is real, as is the lack …

Bad Boys: Ride or Die, 2024 - ★★★★: Watched on Thursday June 6, 2024.

The Pride Month Lettering 00006-Darryl Whitefeather from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: I love Darryl from Crazy Ex-Girlfriend so much. It’s so refreshing to see a late bloomer discovering their sexuality after a divorce and being proud of their identity. "Gettin' Bi" from the show is a perfect anthem for those coming out as bisexual, and it's a clever and catchy song …

The Pride Month Lettering 00005-Elle Argent from Heartstopper: I like Elle’s storyline in Heartstopper, transitioning to an all-girls school and finding a place where she belongs as a trans girl, in a much more uplifting way than other typical trans characters on screen. I also love her passion for art. To capture all these aspects of Elle, I transformed her …

The Pride Month Lettering 00004-Nick and Charlie from Heartstopper:  Nick and Charlie from Heartstopper are just too adorable, aren't they? I love seeing a healthy relationship that is so positive and uplifting. Their love and support for each other is goals. I believe they are soulmates who help each other grow. 💬 Comment About My Work or 🖌️ Get Your Own …

The Pride Month Lettering 00003-Georgia Warr from Loveless: Lettering Pieace of Georgia Warr from Loveless It's amazing to see representation for the aroace (aromantic and asexual) community portrayed in such a positive light in the book Loveless by Alice Oseman. This is the book I wish I could have read when I was younger. Witnessing Georgia's …

The Pride Month Lettering 00002-Captain Raymond Holt: Today's lettering is dedicated to one of my favorite characters, Captain Raymond Holt from Brooklyn Nine-Nine! I love how he may seem cold outside, but he is fun and playful with those close to him. What I admire most about him is his unwavering authenticity and how he has overcome …

The Pride Month Lettering 00001-Rosa Diaz: Lettering piece of Rosa Diaz There’s no better name to kick off the Pride Month celebration than the absolute bi icon, Rosa Diaz from Brooklyn Nine-Nine!Rosa Diaz from Brooklyn Nine-Nine I love her cool, tough, and confident demeanor. So, I transformed her name into a motorcycle and used a black …

Pride Month Lettering: As we enter Pride Month, I'll honor this important time by creating lettering pieces featuring my favorite LGBTQIA+ characters. My goal is to capture the diversity within the community by showcasing characters from various cultural, racial, and gender identities. So stay tuned—you might see your …

The Roundup: Punishment, 2024 - ★★★½: Watched on Thursday May 30, 2024.

Help Me Get the Apple Pencil Pro, and I'll Create a Lettering Design for Your Profile Pic or Phone Wallpaper!: Hey there! If you’ve been following me, you may have noticed that I’ve been doing my lettering challenge this month to pursue my passion for lettering. If you haven't, you can check it out here! If you’ve been wondering why I haven’t posted my lettering in the last few days, there are a few …

The Lyrics Lettering 00026-The 1 By Taylor Swift: The Work The Inspiration "The 1" is the song that got me into Taylor Swift's music. I deeply resonate with everything about it. I feel like the song perfectly captures the feelings of longing and regret over a past love that you consider the best you've ever experienced. It …

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, 2024 - ★★★★½: Watched on Thursday May 23, 2024.

The Lyrics Lettering 00022-Man In The Mirror by Michael Jackson: The Work This is my lettering piece inspired by the song "Man In The Mirror", with the image from Cottonbro Studio. The Inspiration  Despite our different music tastes, my family and I can always agree on one artist—Michael Jackson. One of my most cherished memories is singing his music in the car …

The Lyrics Lettering 00021-Come Alive by The Greatest Showman Movie: The Work My lettering design for the song "Come Alive." My lettering design for the song "Come Alive." The Inspiration The Greatest Showman is one of the best cinematic experiences for me. The film's energy made me pumped and ready to conquer the world. Although I wanted to sing …

The Lyrics Lettering 00019-Grow As We Go by Ben Platt: The Work This is the lettering piece based on the song Grow As We Go by Ben Platt The lettering piece based on the song Grow As We Go by Ben Platt The Inspiration Combining Ben Platt’s divine voice with the wonderful lyrics, and you get one of the most beautiful songs ever. I appreciate the …

The Lyrics Lettering 00018-Visiting Hours by Ed Sheeran (including my reimagined lyrics from the other side of Heaven): The Work The draft of my lettering design for Visiting Hours by Ed Sheeran The Inspiration I have been a fan of Ed Sheeran since his first album. While his recent music may not resonate with me as much personally, I still enjoy listening to his songs on repeat. However, I must say that …

The Lyrics Lettering 00017-Drive It Like You Stole It by Sing Street Movie: The Work My Lettering Design for Drive It Like You Stole It by Sing Street Movie The Inspiration The movie “Sing Street” is a delightful mix of coming of age, music, rock band passion, romance, and friendship—truly a gem. But the best part of this movie is the soundtrack!! I highly recommend it …

The Lyrics Lettering 00016-All Too Well by Taylor Swift: The Work The Inspiration After listening to her album "Folklore", I recently became a Taylor Swift fan, realizing her charm and the lyrical genius she is. I now totally get why she's so famous. It took me a while to realize how great she is, but it's better late than never. …

The Lyrics Lettering 00015-You're Not The One by Chester See: The Work This is the lettering design inspired by the song "You're Not The One" The Inspiration  Chester See's music hits differently with those emotional vocals in his songs. "You're Not The One" had me in tears the first time I heard it, and it's still on my …

💻 Been busy with life. Finally found the time to post all my past daily lettering designs. I will catch up on emails and replies tomorrow. ✌️#lettering

The Lyrics Lettering 00014-Best Fake Smile by James Bay: The Work My design inspired by Best Fake Smile by James Bay The Inspiration I've always been a fan of James Bay's music. His songs hit home for me. There's just such a variety in his music and one that stood out to me for my lettering design is the song "Best Fake Smile". The …

The Lyrics Lettering 00013-Everybody Knows by John Legend: The Work The Inspiration Inspired by John Legend's song "Everybody Knows," I created this lettering design. I had a phase where I only exclusively listened to John Legend's music for months. His voice was very soothing and comforting to me. This song holds a special place in my …

The Lyrics Lettering 00012-In A Song by Hunter Hayes: The Work My design inspired by In A Song by Hunter Hayes The Inspiration Today's design is inspired by Hunter Hayes's song "In A Song". This song is featured in my playlist "These Songs Saved My Life" because it genuinely saved me during a tough time. Listening to it …

The Lyrics Lettering 00011-While I Still Got The Time by Darius Rucker: The Work The Inspiration While I Still Got The Time by Darius Rucker is the song I listen to on my birthdays, to remind myself how to live a life to the fullest, not a life filled with regrets. No more excuses and no more me doing things wrong Life is too short baby; I have wasted ours for too …

Lyrics Lettering 00010-Never Forget You by Lupe Fiasco: The Work The design inspired by Never Forget You by Lupe Fiasco The Inspiration This design was inspired by the rhymes in “Never Forget You” by Lupe Fiasco. These lines don't capture the essence of the song, but I absolutely love them. The wordplay in these lines is so beautifully written and …

The Lyrics Lettering 00009-Self Esteem by Nelly: The Work The Inspiration Throughout my life, I have been shy and socially awkward. One thing that always boosts me up is listening to "Self Esteem" by Nelly. It's been a staple in my playlist since I first stumbled upon it, to hype me up and boost my confidence. You see my …

The Commission 00001-Brandon's Journal: The Finished Project The funky version of my design for Brandon's Journal. I never thought my first commission would come this fast. Just roughly two weeks into my lettering journey! Well, technically, I did a lettering for an album cover years ago. But that was for my close friend, so I …

The Lyrics Lettering 00008-What If I Never Get Over You By Lady A: The Work My design inspired by What If I Never Get Over You By Lady A The Inspiration  Sometimes what truly haunts you is not the past love, but the not knowing if your next love will ever come when you still hang up on the memories you once had with that person. I liked that sentiment from the …

💻 Is it a bad idea to buy a new iPad solely to get the new Apple Pencil Pro? Can anyone talk my way out of this? 😂

💻There’s nothing wrong with iPads; the issue lies in people being unaware of apps tailored for iPads and how to incorporate them into their workflows. To make things worse, Apple’s emphasis on highly specific use cases further widens the gap between general users and iPads. I hope the …

The Lyrics Lettering 00007-Let's Hurt Tonight by OneRepublic: The Work When you look at the design from afar, you’d see the “Hurt” first, but once you look more closely, the “Love” will be the center of attention with a much more prominent color. This is to show that love is always the point in relationships, despite all the challenges that come with it. The …

The Log 00002-The Old Work Glow-Up: I woke up early and couldn't fall back asleep, so I decided to give my old work a glow-up. I added some vignettes and used new techniques I recently learned, especially about patterns inside the letters. My logo pops now, maybe even a little too much. But I love it! Get Your Own Lettering

The Lyrics Lettering 00006-Written in the Scars by The Script: The Work My Lettering Design for Written in the Scars by The Script. The Inspiration The Script is my favorite band ever, they have been my favorite band since their first album. I have such fond memories of listening to their music growing up and I even attended every concert they played in my …

The Lyrics Lettering 00005-Life's For The Living by Passenger: The Work My Lettering Design for Life's For The Living by Passenger. The Inspiration In my opinion, Passenger is a lyrical genius because of his poetic ways of portraying life's ups and downs. And his album, All The Little Lights, is one of my favorite albums of all time. One particular song …

The Challenge Log 00003-Music-Thinking of Me by Olly Murs: The Work My Lettering design for Thinking of Me by Olly Murs The Inspiration This song, "Thinking of Me" by Olly Murs, seems like your typical pop tune at first listen. But, if you pay attention, there are some pretty profound lyrics in there about not dwelling on what's gone but …

The Log 00001-My first 12 Days of Lettering Sketches: I have been daily lettering ever since April 19, which marks the beginning of my journey into the lettering world. These are the daily sketches from April 19, the day I started lettering, to April 30. Each day presented its own challenges and triumphs, pushing me to think outside the box and …

The Challenge Log 00003-Music-Angel With a Shotgun by The Cab: The Work The Inspiration  Angel with a Shotgun by The Cab holds a special place in my heart as one of my all-time favorite songs. Its infectious energy and emotion have always resonated with me on a deep level. The contrast between holding a shotgun and spreading the angel wings added a dramatic …

The Challenge Log 00002-Music-Sober As a Drunk by Kameron Marlowe: The Work The Inspiration  The inspiration for this lettering comes from Kameron Marlowe's song "Sober as a Drunk." I came across the song randomly a few years back, and was captivated by its expressive lyrics and analogies. The clever wordplay of "I'm as sober as drunk, …

The Showcase 00001-Music-Oh, What a Life by American Authors: The WorkMy Lettering Design for the song "Oh, What a Life" by American Authors The Inspiration "Oh, What a Life" by American Authors is hands down one of my favorite songs ever. In fact, the whole album, also named "Oh, What a Life", is my favorite of all time. It's the …

May Music Lettering—a Daily Challenge for Myself.: I have decided to challenge myself to do some lettering with my favorite lyrics throughout this May. It's going to be a bit tricky--picking the songs, figuring out the compositions, and actually doing the lettering. But hey, I'm looking forward to the challenge, as it will be an enriching …

Love You to Debt, 2024 - ★★★½: Watched on Thursday April 25, 2024.

Welcome to Lettering with Ning.: Hey there, welcome to Lettering with Ning! I've been into typography and lettering since I was a kid. I even made my own crappy fonts when I was like 12!! Back then, typography design wasn't a big thing in Thailand, until, ฟอนต์.คอม (f0nt.com) was founded. Then, there was a surge of enthusiastic …

🎨💻 New Logo for Ning Narrative Notebook!: Got a new logo for my blog, Ning Narrative Notebook. Decided to design it myself for the lettering practice. Spent almost 3 hours on it this morning. New Logo for Ning Narrative Notebook, using "NN" to resemble a corner of a page in a notebook. The idea of using "NN" to …

2024-04-19: Lettering Day: ⭐ One line for 2024-04-01: I spent the whole day doing lettering while feeling sick, and to end the day, I listened to Taylor Swift's new album "Tortured Poet Department." I planned to make a wall art for my room using a line from Taylor Swift's song "Innocent." The …

💪🏼 10-Minute Full Body Home Workout: I don't usually do quick sessions, but due to a condition that requires me to avoid sweating too much, I have to skip the gym for a full session for now. However, I really wanted to work out today. So, here is my super quick session: 40 reps of Push-Ups 40 reps of Inverted Rows (or bent row …

💻 Adding Fallback Fonts on My Main Blog: The issue with my fonts not loading properly on my main blog still persists, and I don't have the energy or effort to troubleshoot it. While I aim to fill my website with personality, I opted to select excellent fallback fonts instead. I just stumbled upon this fantastic resource for …

💻 Quick Notice: New Domain for Ning Narrative Notebook: Just a quick heads-up—I've decided to switch up the domain for my media notes blog from notes.ningkantida.com to notebook.ningnarrative.com. Though, longer, I figured it's easier to remember and ties in with my blog name. I'm going with Notebook because it's all about me jotting down …

💻 Restructuring My Blog—The Coexistence of Scribbles and Micro.blog for Blogging: Attention: If anyone subscribes to Ning's Notebook via RSS (if there are any 😂), please be aware that your RSS feed might break after this. I am changing the domain name. Also, please note that I have new plans for this blog. Therefore, I recommend reading this post before deciding whether you want …

Civil War, 2024 - ★★★★: A Glimpse of War Captured by Journalists The Civil War Movie offers a unique perspective on war through the lens of journalists, striving for objectivity and a focus on immediate reality rather than delving into the reasons behind it. However, the film acknowledges that, as humans, we all have …

💻 Multiple Blogs or Multiple Categories?: With the introduction of Categories on Scribbles, I find myself faced with a dilemma regarding my existing blogs. Currently, I have three main blogs (although I have more, their purposes are clear): Musings with Ning: where I share refined thoughts about life that have been on my mind. Ning’s …

💻Multiple Blogs or Multiple Categories?: With the introduction of Categories on Scribbles, I find myself faced with a dilemma regarding my existing blogs. Currently, I have three main blogs (although I have more, their purposes are clear): 1. Musing with Ning: where I share refined thoughts about life that have been on my mind. 2. Ning's …

🎥💙💙💙💙🤍 The Civil War: A Glimpse of War Captured by Journalists The Civil War Movie offers a unique perspective on war through the lens of journalists, striving for objectivity and a focus on immediate reality rather than delving into the reasons behind it. However, the film acknowledges that, as humans, we all have …

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, 2024 - ★★★½: I had a great time watching Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire; the visuals really kept me entertained. However, the writing felt like someone was trying to do the bare minimum. The pacing in the first act was painfully slow, and the last act felt so rushed. Also, it seems like most of the cast was only in …

🎥💙💙💙🤍🤍 Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire: I had a great time watching Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire; the visuals kept me entertained. However, the writing felt like someone was trying to do the bare minimum. The pacing in the first act was painfully slow, and the last act felt so rushed. Also, it seems like most of the cast was only in it for …

💪 Mom's New Workout Program for Apr-Jun: I have been training my mom for over 6 months using three different workout routines: Strength, Power, and Mobility and Coordination. However, I have noticed that she has trouble remembering how to perform the exercises. This is because she only trains two days a week, so I have to rotate through …

💪 Mom's New Workout Program for Apr-Jun: I have been training my mom for over 6 months using three different workout routines: Strength, Power, and Mobility and Coordination. However, I have noticed that she has trouble remembering how to perform the exercises. This is because she only trains two days a week, so I have to rotate through …

Damsel, 2024 - ★★★½: I liked the dragon, so I bumped the score up. That’s it. That’s the only good thing I’d like to say about this movie.

🎥💙💙💙🤍🤍 Damsel:  I liked the dragon, so I bumped the score up. That’s it. That’s the only good thing I’d like to say about this movie. //edited: The visuals and her acting were great. That kept me going. I just thought there would be some more lore in the story. ✉️ Reply by email

How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, 2024 - ★★★★½: ประทับใจเรื่องนี้มาก ถ้าใครเป็นลูกหลานคนจีนจะยิ่งอินเข้าไปอีก เป็นบทที่ดีที่สุดในรอบหลายปีของหนังไทย ไม่ใช่แค่เฉพาะจากของ GDH ความละเมียดในรายละเอียด ความละเอียดในเชิงอารมณ์ ความสมจริงจนเหมือนกำลังมองชีวิตตัวเองและคนรอบข้าง ยกให้ขึ้นหิ้งหนังไทยในดวงใจไปเลยกับ “หลานม่า”

🎥💙💙💙💙💙 How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (หลานม่า): ประทับใจเรื่องนี้มาก ถ้าใครเป็นลูกหลานคนจีนจะยิ่งอินเข้าไปอีก เป็นบทที่ดีที่สุดในรอบหลายปีของหนังไทย ไม่ใช่แค่เฉพาะจากของ GDH ความละเมียดในรายละเอียด ความละเอียดในเชิงอารมณ์ ความสมจริงจนเหมือนกำลังมองชีวิตตัวเองและคนรอบข้าง ยกให้ขึ้นหิ้งหนังไทยในดวงใจไปเลยกับ “หลานม่า” --- I am very impressed with …

💻 New Personal Logos: I've been wanting to create a logo using my name "NING" for a long time. Finally, I've made five different variations! I'm not entirely sure which one should be the main logo, but I'm leaning toward the smiley or the chat bubble. If you have any feedback or comments, please …

New Personal Logos: I've been wanting to create a logo using my name "NING" for a long time. Finally, I've made five different variations! I'm not entirely sure which one should be the main logo, but I'm leaning toward the smiley or the chat bubble. If you have any feedback or comments, please …

Refreshing My Online Identity: Arc’s “Browse For Me” Is Not So Smart After All: The main reason I recently updated my online profiles and started sharing more about my life is to prevent Arc Browser's "Browse for Me" from generating a summary using my name as the CEO of a company I created for a student project 🙄 I uploaded the slides online, and Arc kept bringing …

I Can't Wait for Scribbles to Officially Launch!: One of the best parts of these past few months has been witnessing how Scribbles has evolved during this short period of time. I feel a surge of excitement every time a new feature pops up on my blog, especially when it's something I personally requested! I'm thrilled for new users to …

🎥💙💙💙🤍🤍 Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire:  Godzilla vs. Kong: The New Empire is a total blast if you're into giant monster showdowns. The story itself made no sense at all, but it's still entertaining as hell. Although, for a moment, I felt like I was watching Planet of the Apes. They should have made a crossover with Caesar at this …

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, 2024 - ★★★½: Godzilla vs. Kong: The New Empire is a total blast if you're into giant monster showdowns. The story itself made no sense at all, but it's still entertaining as hell. Although, for a moment, I felt like I was watching Planet of the Apes. They should have made a crossover with Caesar at this point, …

💪 My Workout Routine for Jan-Mar 2024: This quarter, I have begun incorporating plyometric training to enhance my power, strengthen my tendons, and reduce the risk of injuries. Additionally, I have started training dips with the aspiration of achieving a muscle-up someday. I follow my structured workout routine focusing on full-body …

Set Up Another Blog: After careful consideration, I have decided to create a new blog--Life of Ning Magazine--focusing solely on my personal life. The intention is to keep it semi-public, hence I will not include RSS feeds like my other blogs, nor will I cross-post to my main site, which already has RSS set up. However, …

💪 My Workout Routine for Jan-Mar 2024: This quarter, I have begun incorporating plyometric training to enhance my power, strengthen my tendons, and reduce the risk of injuries. Additionally, I have started training dips with the aspiration of achieving a muscle-up someday. I follow my structured workout routine focusing on full-body …

2024-03-25: The Past and The Future: ⭐️ One Line for 2024-03-25: Finding group photos of old friends makes me feel nostalgic about the past, while tinkering and planning about blogging makes me feel hopeful about the future. Polaroids from the past I just found the photos of me and my friends from junior high school. I didn’t …

💻 The More Relaxed Blog: While I enjoy writing on Musing with Ning, I also crave a more laid-back approach to explore a variety of topics. Ning’s Notebook will delve into my thoughts on wellness, movies, books, tech, and occasionally my personal life. I’m still considering writing a weekly note or even a …

The Iron Claw, 2023 - ★★★★: “The Iron Claw” was a truly heart-wrenching story. They fought tooth and claw, desperate for even a mere of recognition that should already have been granted to them from the start. The pain they endured would have been unbearable for anyone. The final scene hit so hard, especially with the song of …

🎥💙💙💙💙🤍 The Iron Claw: “The Iron Claw” was a truly heart-wrenching story. They fought tooth and claw, desperate for even a mere recognition that should already have been granted to them from the start. The pain they endured would have been unbearable for anyone. The final scene hit so hard, especially with the song of …

💻I have been paying for #Obsidian Sync for 3 months and haven’t used it! I wanted to switch from iCloud, but then I saw the warning and forgot about it until now. LOL Can anyone tell me what’s the best practice here? Is it possible to sync the #ObsidianSync vault to iCloud? Hazel app, maybe?

🎥💙💙💙💙🤍 Love Lies Bleeding: Love Lies Bleeding is like an imaginary dream of a queer love story. And I'm all for it! This movie has everything - from family drama, romance, comedy, crime, violence, thriller, horror, and muscles! The intense atmosphere filled with manic energy contrasted perfectly with the humor, and I …

Love Lies Bleeding, 2024 - ★★★★: Love Lies Bleeding is like an imaginary dream of a queer love story. And I'm all for it! This movie has everything - from family drama, romance, comedy, crime, violence, thriller, horror, and muscles! The intense atmosphere filled with manic energy contrasted perfectly with the humor, and I …

🎥💙💙💙💙🤍 May December: Have you ever wondered if we’re just a cocoon, believing we can already fly? This question struck me after watching “May December.”The emotional and sensitive subjects addressed in the film, coupled with the powerful performances of the cast, evoked a discomfort that made it hard not to look away. …

May December, 2023 - ★★★★: Have you ever wondered if we’re just a cocoon, believing we can already fly? This question struck me after watching “May December.” The emotional and sensitive subjects addressed in the film, coupled with the powerful performances of the cast, evoked a discomfort that made it hard not to look away. …

🎥💙💙💙💙🤍 Godzilla Minus One: You'd be surprised how 'Godzilla Minus One,' featuring one giant monster, can bring out humanity in the most beautiful way possible. While Godzilla may appear cool to viewers, the film, from a human perspective, demonstrates the terrifying threat it poses to those who must confront it. …

Godzilla Minus One, 2023 - ★★★★: Watched on Sunday March 17, 2024.

American Fiction, 2023 - ★★★★: I have to say, this satire was on point and felt incredibly “raw” and “important”. LOL On a more serious note, I found the cinematography to be somewhat lackluster and I felt like it dragged down the emotional impact of some key scenes. Additionally, I feel that the screenplay could have used a bit …

SPY x FAMILY CODE: White, 2023 - ★★★★: This movie really brought the best aspects in each character. So cute ☺️

Being a Bilingual Is Like Having a Double Identity: When people think about being bilingual, they often assume it involves simply translating between two languages. Nope. Being bilingual is about adopting a new mode of communication, adding a whole new dimension to the relationship between yourself and the world. Each language embodies unique natures …

Being a Bilingual Is Like Having a Double Identity: When people think about being bilingual, they often assume it involves simply translating between two languages. Nope. Being bilingual is about adopting a new mode of communication, adding a whole new dimension to the relationship between yourself and the world. Each language embodies unique natures …

Bob Marley: One Love, 2024 - ★★★½: I enjoyed the vibe throughout the film, but I wish they could’ve delved deeper into his life.

💻 After a year of having an omg.lol account, I finally took the plunge and created my bio and the Now page LOL. Thanks to this script, I was also able to embed my Now page into my main site.

The Zone of Interest, 2023 - ★★★★: Watched on Thursday March 7, 2024.

It's Okay to Not Write: Sometimes you don’t have anything to write, and your mind falls into silence. There's nothing to rant about, nothing to evaluate, nothing to think. Rather than putting words on paper, you want to listen to the sounds of your surroundings. Instead of trying to understand yourself, you want to get …

It's Okay to Not Write: Sometimes you don’t have anything to write, and your mind falls into silence. There's nothing to rant about, nothing to evaluate, nothing to think. Rather than putting words on paper, you want to listen to the sounds of your surroundings. Instead of trying to understand yourself, you want to get …

Dune: Part Two, 2024 - ★★★★: As a huge fan of the director, the cast, and the Dune Series, it pains me to give this movie a low rating. (I was so ready to give it a 10.) Unfortunately, this movie did not meet my expectations for excellence in storytelling. It seemed to prioritize plot over explanations and character depth, …

An Extra Day: Today is February 29th, also known as leap day, it's natural to ponder what we would do with this extra day gifted to us every four years. The concept of a leap day brings forth questions of how we value time and how we choose to spend it. What would you do with your extra day? Would you toss it …

An Extra Day: Today is February 29th, also known as leap day, it's natural to ponder what we would do with this extra day gifted to us every four years.The concept of a leap day brings forth questions of how we value time and how we choose to spend it. What would you do with your extra day? Would you toss it …

What I see from my own browser and from others is too vastly different. I have no idea how to make the embedded fonts work again 😩 From this… …to this!

Poor Things, 2023 - ★★★★: It was great but I felt like they had too much fun and got carried away making some scenes.

The Holdovers, 2023 - ★★★★: Such a heartwarming story. Love and compassion can break down any barrier and melt anyone’s heart and soul.

Morning Pages: The Power of Writing What’s on Your Mind Everyday.: Writing is not something that comes naturally for most people, but it is one of the most powerful ways to transform ourselves. It is a journey of self-discovery, self-healing, and self-expression that can be achieved anywhere and at any time by anyone. There is a practice called “Morning Pages”, …

Morning Pages: The Power of Writing What’s on Your Mind Everyday.: Writing is not something that comes naturally for most people, but it is one of the most powerful ways to transform ourselves. It is a journey of self-discovery, self-healing, and self-expression that can be achieved anywhere and at any time by anyone. There is a practice called “Morning Pages”, …

Madame Web, 2024 - ★★★: It wasn’t that bad, just too predictable and unnecessary long. However, I wouldn’t recommend it either, because they left out interesting stories and chose the boring ones in the movie instead. lol

Family Switch, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Tuesday February 20, 2024.

NYAD, 2023 - ★★★½: They should have explored the character depth so much more. I still liked it though.

DC League of Super-Pets, 2022 - ★★★½: Watched on Saturday February 17, 2024.

Mean Girls, 2024 - ★★★: Watched on Thursday February 15, 2024.

It's Time To Stop Being A Hoarder: I have a hoarding habit, but it's not with physical objects due to my limited space. Instead, I hoard everything digitally. Photos, music, movies, books, notes, apps, and even browser tabs—I collect them all. It may seem strange, but I even hoard tasks. Recently, I had an epiphany—by hoarding …

It's Time To Stop Being A Hoarder: I have a hoarding habit, but it's not with physical objects due to my limited space. Instead, I hoard everything digitally. Photos, music, movies, books, notes, apps, and even browser tabs—I collect them all. It may seem strange, but I even hoard tasks. Recently, I had an epiphany—by hoarding …

Turning Red, 2022 - ★★★★: So cute and relatable.

💻 Who would have thought that it would be this hard to add an Archive page in a Ghost blog!! Eventually, I decided to drop it and used an Author page instead. 😂

The Goldfinger, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Friday February 9, 2024.

Hello, Scribbles and a holla to my future self.: I finally got the invite for Scribbles! Don't get me wrong, Micro.blog is a wonderful platform for connecting with others and sharing snippets of my life. However, it often feels like an aggregated site rather than a true blogging platform. I find myself focused on social interactions rather than …

Hello, Scribbles and a holla to my future self.: I finally got the invite for Scribbles! Don't get me wrong, Micro.blog is a wonderful platform for connecting with others and sharing snippets of my life. However, it often feels like an aggregated site rather than a true blogging platform. I find myself focused on social interactions rather …

Pattaya Heat, 2024 - ★★★½: หนังขายความเถื่อน บทพูดแปลก ๆ แต่ทำออกมาได้มีสไตล์เป็นเอกลักษณ์ดี

Embracing Collaboration: Craft's New Direction : Gotta love the new direction of Craft. They’ve made it crystal clear that they are all about collaboration and teamwork with their recent move. While current users get to keep their Pro plan, it’s pretty obvious that Craft wants new users to embrace the collaborative spirit. Makes sense, …

Argylle, 2024 - ★★★★: Certainly, the plot in Argylle was ridiculous, the fight scenes felt rather silly, and the film's runtime was excessively long. Ordinarily, I would have rated it a 7, but the dance fight with Snow Patrol's "Run" playing in the background was so good. I couldn't help but bump up my score.

Maestro, 2023 - ★★★½: I just finished watching Maestro and I have to say, it was incredibly theatrical! ...and that's pretty much it. Lenny really hit the nail on the head when he talked about the stark contrast between the Maestro's life as a conductor and a composer. It felt like the whole film was meticulously …

Perfect Days, 2023 - ★★★★: Life always has an extra in an ordinary day.

Society of the Snow, 2023 - ★★★★½: Truly harrowing.

Blue Giant, 2023 - ★★★★½: This movie would make anyone love jazz music.

The Beekeeper, 2024 - ★★★½: To bee 🐝 or not to bee ☠️… that is the question.

💻 Just discovered the Fraunces font for my new blog and I’m in love! 😍 This variable font has limitless flexibility to choose from weight, softness, and even wonkiness! Choosing and coding the blog’s padding, margin, and text decoration was a challenge though, as I’m a css noob. 😂 …

The Boy and the Heron, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Sunday January 14, 2024.

💻 I think I just found my new favorite fonts! Fraunces and Nunito, they pair so well together. It really makes my new in-progress website looking so great, even though it took me a whole day trying dozens of pairings lol. However, I somehow couldn’t make the blockquote using Fraunces without embed …

I reached out to the Audible support team to ask about my eligibility for their current promotion, but to my surprise, they offered me a complimentary 3-month trial instead. I must say, their support game is on another level! 🙌

Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, 2023 - ★★★½: One of the better superhero movies this year. Very entertaining though the story was underwhelming. Pure bromance, then ditched every else. Mera was surprisingly in this more than I expected, though you’d think her character was mimed or something most of the time 😅.

Wonka, 2023 - ★★★★: The trailer didn’t show that this was the musical movie, I would’ve watched it sooner if I knew!! Timmy Tim should’ve got a rap score on this lol. Very straightforward story but very entertaining nonetheless.

Anatomy of a Fall, 2023 - ★★★★½: I really hope that this will get the best screenplay awards. And Milo Machado-Graner deserves at least some acting nominations.

4 Kings II, 2023 - ★★★★: So much darker than the first one.

It felt surreal when the artist I admire shared my post about their epic concert. They actually read what I wrote! This is amazing! Mind = blown! 🤯

Golf Mike Bounce to The Future Concert: ขอมาอวยยศให้กับ Golf Mike Concert เนื่องจากเป็นโชว์ที่ดีมากที่สุดโชว์หนึ่งที่เคยดูมา โดยพื้นฐานเราเป็นคนที่ชอบจากผลงานมากกว่าตัวศิลปิน แต่หลังจบคอนเสิร์ตนี้ พวกคุณไม่ใช่แค่ศิลปินที่เราชอบ แต่คือบุคคลที่น่าชื่นชม คนแบบนี้ไม่ควรห่างหายจากวงการดนตรียาวนานขนาดนี้เลย ถึงจะมีเพลงโผล่มาประปราย …

Today, you can get Muse, a fantastic app for visual thinkers, at half price for a year of the unlimited plan with this code BIRTHDAY.

Today, you can get the pro subscription for One Sec app for free. Don’t miss this chance! This app is a great tool for overcoming your phone addiction.

Napoleon, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Thursday November 23, 2023.

I just took advantage of the 20% discount for Letterboxd. The annual price of $15 is quite reasonable. You can get the deal before November 20th.

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, 2023 - ★★★★: This movie would have been better as a 2-part movies or a limited series. The character development in Part 3 could have been improved. However, I still think this movie was quite good and managed to capture the essence of the book (although the tone was slightly softer in my opinion.)

💪🏼There is always a way to improve your body movement. Have my ears and eyes been infected? It’s the perfect time to ramp up my one-leg balance training with my eyes closed! Moreover, hanging and swing feels like a wonderful way to stop thinking about my tinnitus, lol.

The Marvels, 2023 - ★★★½: Great trio! Ms. Marvel added lots of flavour. I recommend watching Ms. Marvel the series before heading to the cinema. This movie should've been 2 hours lengthy because it was so rushed. I was excited for the switching fight sequences, but they needed more time to develop the characters. The worst …

Not Friends, 2023 - ★★★★: สร้าง Mood and tone ได้ดีมาก ดึงประเด็นมาเล่าได้น่าสนใจ แต่ด้วยความครึ่ง ๆ กลาง ๆ ระหว่างประเด็นเรื่อง มิตรภาพ และ การทำภาพยนตร์ ที่ไปไม่สุดสักทาง ทำให้น่าเสียดายเหมือนกัน แต่ก็ยังถือว่าเป็นหนังไทยที่เล่าเรื่องความยุ่งเหยิงของมิตรภาพในวัยเด็กได้ดีเรื่องหนึ่ง

The Undertaker, 2023 - ★★★★: Watched on Thursday October 26, 2023.

Killers of the Flower Moon, 2023 - ★★★★½: Watched on Friday October 20, 2023.

Mantra Warrior: The Legend of The Eight Moons, 2023 - ★★★½: ถ้าตอนต้นปูตัวละครดี ๆ น่าจะดีกว่านี้มาก แต่ชื่นชมในเรื่องงานภาพ ทำได้ดีจริง ๆ

The Importance of Proper Push-Up Training: An Annoying Experience at the Gym: Seeing trainers not teach push-ups correctly is the most annoying thing about going to the gym, especially when a client is a woman. People who aren’t strong enough should be taught how to do incline push-ups against a wall, a bar, a bench, or anything else. Instead, they did some weird moves …

14 Again, 2023 - ★★★: เล่าเรื่องสะเปะสะปะ น่าจะให้เวลากับความสัมพันธ์ของตัวละครมากกว่ามุกตลกที่พยายามยัดเยียดเข้ามาโดยไม่จำเป็น แต่ถือว่าสร้างบรรยากาศได้น่ารักแล้วชวนให้คิดถึงชีวิตสมัยก่อนได้ดี

My Girl, 2003 - ★★★★: I still can’t believe that it’s been 20 years since I saw this movie. Still a great movie. ยังร้องตามได้ทุกเพลงเลย

Micro.publish plugin for Obsidian app as a way to post on micro.blog: This is my first time using the micro.publish plugin for Obsidian. This could be a great way for me to post on micro.blog. I’ll write drafts in iA Writer and then publish them on my MacBook when I get home. I could even skip iA Writer and just use Drafts for writing drafts. When I’m …

The Creator, 2023 - ★★★★: Surprisingly good. Really liked the world building.

Freelance, 2023 - ★★★½: Silly but so entertaining.

I’d like to write in both Thai and English, but I’m afraid that some people in the micro.blog community might not like seeing other languages in their timeline. Is there a way to keep a certain tag from being added to a timeline? Or maybe some better ways for a bilingual person to blog?

📷 Day 30: treasure My project as a student, which the concept was “Your mind is the map to the treasure of your lifetime.”, I did some interactive media placed inside the box. I was really proud of it. #mbsept

📷 Day 29: contrast Yellowstone, USA #mbsept

📷 Day 28: workout I’ve been working out for a decade, I think it’s finally time for plyometric training (jump boxing and explosive movement) to be introduced into my workout program! #mbsept

The Creator, 2023 - ★★★★: Watched on Thursday September 28, 2023.

📷 Day 27: embrace #mbsept

📷 Day 26: beverage Tofusan—the soy milk with 27g of protein!! #mbsept

📷 Day 25: flare Hong Kong #mbsept

📷 Day 24: belt #mbsept

📷 Day 23: A Day in The Life Getting a monk’s blessing before you start building a house is fairly standard around here. #mbsept

📷 Day 22: road #mbsept

📷 Day 21: fall #mbsept

Expend4bles, 2023 - ★★★: Watched on Thursday September 21, 2023.

📷 Day 20: disruption This crane destroyed all the nature on the property, which is being sold, and disrupt the peace I got from the little forest every morning. #mbsept

📷 Day 19: edge The edge of the building in Korea. #mbsept

📷 Day 18: fabric #mbsept

The Equalizer 3, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Monday September 18, 2023.

📷 Day 17: intense The intense experience of hiking and cave exploring with dad. Senbutsu Cave in Kitakyushu, Japan #mbsept

📷 Day 16: oof! Oof! As soon as the stray cat saw me coming, it ran out of my house. #mbsept

📷 Day 15: red #mbsept

📷 Day 14: statue Nanzoin, Japan #mbsept

A Haunting in Venice, 2023 - ★★★★: Watched on Thursday September 14, 2023.

📷 Day 13: glowing The large screen was glowing like a real firework. Fremont Street, Las Vegas USA #mbsept

📷 Day 12: panic I got panicked when my sneakers were too slippery and we got lost for a while, but a staff member helped us, and we got to see this beautiful view, so it was all worth it!! Tateyama, Japan #mbsept

📷 Day 11: retrospect “Retrospect” was one of my favourite bands when I was a kid, and they just got a new lead vocalist who also happens to be one of my favourite actors. #mbsept

📷 Day 10: cycle #mbsept

📷 Day 9: language Takachiho, Japan Even though there are no spoken lines in the Kagura performance, I really appreciate that they prepared this explanation page for gaijin like us. Languages and cultures often share such close ties like that. #mbsept

📷 Day 8: yonder Grand Canyon, USA #mbsept

📷 Day 7: panorama The Bodyslam Concert #mbsept

📷 Day 6: well Somewhere in Thailand.

📷 Day 5: forest Takachiho, Japan #mbsept

📷 Day 4: Orange Bang Pu, Thailand #mbsept

📷 Day 3: precious The Script Concert—the precious moment with my friends. #mpsept

📷 Day 2: buildup A pull-up is the result of years of training and building up skills. #mbsept

Where the Wind Blows, 2022 - ★★★½: Watched on Saturday September 2, 2023.

📷 Day 1: Abstract Antelope Canyon Lower Bound: USA One of the most breathtaking spots I’ve ever seen. #mbsept

🖋️My dad just brought me a special edition Traveler’s Notebook from Tokyo! I can’t wait to use it as my on-the-go setup. 📓🥰

📓I’m getting a Hobonichi planner for the first time, though I’m a bit anxious which pen🖋️ would work well on the thin paper. I know I’ll be getting a Hobonichi Weeks Mega, but I’m not sure what other things I should buy with it yet… 🤔 Well, let’s hope I can decide by …

Blue Beetle, 2023 - ★★★★: Watched on Thursday August 17, 2023.

Mondo, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Friday August 11, 2023.

Barbie, 2023 - ★★★★: Now I feel bad for Allan.

Barbie, 2023 - ★★★★½: Watched on Friday July 21, 2023.

Oppenheimer, 2023 - ★★★★: Watched on Friday July 21, 2023.

Past Lives, 2023 - ★★★★½: Watched on Thursday July 6, 2023.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Friday June 30, 2023.

Long Live Love!, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Thursday June 29, 2023.

Elemental, 2023 - ★★★★: Watched on Saturday June 24, 2023.

Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Tuesday June 20, 2023.

The Flash, 2023 - ★★★★: Watched on Saturday June 17, 2023.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, 2023 - ★★★★½: Watched on Monday June 5, 2023.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, 2023 - ★★★★½: Watched on Friday June 2, 2023.

The Little Mermaid, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Friday May 26, 2023.

Fast X, 2023 - ★★★: Watched on Thursday May 25, 2023.

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, 2023 - ★★★★: Watched on Wednesday May 3, 2023.

Hidden Blade, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Wednesday April 26, 2023.

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Friday April 21, 2023.

Renfield, 2023 - ★★★★: Watched on Wednesday April 19, 2023.

65, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Monday April 17, 2023.

Suzume, 2022 - ★★★★: Watched on Wednesday April 12, 2023.

📚 I usually use the library to get books, but after reading the final chapter of How to Think Like a Roman Emperor by Donald J. Robertson, I’m tempted to buy the book merely to read that section again every few months or so. Really excellent!

Air, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Wednesday April 5, 2023.

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, 2023 - ★★★★: Watched on Friday March 31, 2023.

John Wick: Chapter 4, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Wednesday March 22, 2023.

RRR, 2022 - ★★★★½: Watched on Tuesday March 21, 2023.

All Quiet on the Western Front, 2022 - ★★★½: Watched on Monday March 20, 2023.

A Man Called Otto, 2022 - ★★★½: Watched on Saturday March 18, 2023.

Shazam! Fury of the Gods, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Thursday March 16, 2023.

The First Slam Dunk, 2022 - ★★★★: Watched on Monday March 13, 2023.

Creed III, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Saturday March 11, 2023.

Creed II, 2018 - ★★★½: Watched on Tuesday March 7, 2023.

Khun Pan 3, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Wednesday March 8, 2023.

Missing, 2023 - ★★★★: Watched on Monday March 6, 2023.

Creed, 2015 - ★★★½: Watched on Sunday March 5, 2023.

Cocaine Bear, 2023 - ★★★★: Watched on Thursday February 23, 2023.

The Whale, 2022 - ★★★★: Watched on Monday February 20, 2023.

The Banshees of Inisherin, 2022 - ★★★★: Watched on Thursday February 16, 2023.

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, 2023 - ★★★½: Watched on Wednesday February 15, 2023.

You & Me & Me, 2023 - ★★★★: Watched on Saturday February 11, 2023.

TÁR, 2022 - ★★★★½: Watched on Friday February 10, 2023.

Knock at the Cabin, 2023 - ★★★: Watched on Wednesday February 8, 2023.

The Fabelmans, 2022 - ★★★★½: Watched on Thursday February 2, 2023.

📚 Listening J.K. Simmons narrated the book A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman makes me wish he also got casted for the movie. Such a great performance!

Babylon, 2022 - ★★★★: Watched on Tuesday January 24, 2023.

The Woman King, 2022 - ★★★★: Watched on Friday January 13, 2023.

Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, 2022 - ★★★★½: Watched on Tuesday January 3, 2023.

OMG! CRAFT.do Pro Plan is going to be included in the SetApp subscription from now on. This is good news. But this also means I’ll have 3 accounts of Craft, right? 🤣

I was excited to see that Craft.do now offers AI assistance using GPT-3 to help with summarizing and translating your content, until I noticed that even the Business Plan only received 250 requests! Still, it made my subscription seem more worthwhile.

I was thinking about dropping Craft.do, but after seeing the 50% off for recurring subscription I feel like doubling down by subscribing to the business plan as a price of the pro plan instead. Is this a wise decision? LOL

I’m always impressed by the Audible Customer Service Team, they always help me get deals, return books, and other requests with such a prompt response.

After reading Cal Newport’s Digital Minimalism and Deep Work, I decided to turn off wifi after 7 p.m. every night and instead spend this time reading, conversing, or journaling. I’m hoping that this practice will help me live a more fulfilling life.

Tot Pocket Mini Review: I Just Bought Tot Pocket!! Tot Pocket is a digital scratchpad app that only allows for 7 active notes, which may seem restrictive but is actually quite liberating. The Reason? I want a place to scribble notes, but only for active projects and Tot is lightning fast! With Drafts, I’m constantly …

Should I buy Tot Pocket, which is currently on sale for iOS until the end of August? I’m currently using Drafts and experimenting with Notes SE. Can someone provide me with feedback and use cases for the app?

Beast These characters were so stupid, and the story was so predictable, but I couldn’t help but be moved by their outstanding performance. And seeing it with my parents made me appreciate my family even more.

Our actions can be constrained, but our will can’t be. Our plans—even our bodies—can be broken. But belief in ourselves? No matter how many times we are thrown back, we alone retain the power to decide to go once more. Or to try another route. Or, at the very least, to accept this reality and …

Before you start an important conversation, try to ask: do i care more about being right or getting to the truth? the latter requires shrinking your ego. The trick is to remember that people who truly care about you don’t judge you for being wrong—only for refusing to admit it. —Julian …

We think freedom means being able to say whatever we want. We think freedom means that we can pursue all our desires. Real freedom is letting go of things not wanted, the unchecked desires that lead us to unwanted ends. — Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty 📚

I don't like the new direction of Craft.do: After seeing the latest updates and how they’ve been communicated within the Slack community, I’m not sure whether I’ll continue to use Craft in the long run. In my opinion, this indicates a lack of market understanding of their customers. They continued to prioritize major updates …

📺 Seeing Tatiana Maslany in She-Hulk Attorney at Law made me happy; she did a phenomenal job in Orphan Black (highly recommended), so I’m glad she finally got the big role she truly deserves.

At any point in time, the first thing to consider is, what could you possibly do, where you are, with the tools you have? from Getting Things Done by David Allen 📚

What humans require in our ascent is purpose and realism. Purpose, you could say, is like passion with boundaries. Realism is detachment and perspective. – Ego Is the Enemy by Ryan Holiday 📚

A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you. — C. S. LEWIS

📺 #Westworld Season 4 was fantastic! It still had the same problem as Season 3 in that some dumb coincidence had to happen to create more action scenes, but it returned strongly to the philosophical theme of free will and humanity. Let’s hope they get to make the series finale.

🎥Bullet Train = John Wick + Deadpool with Guy Ritchie’s storytelling style. So entertaining!! Surprisingly, this silly action film has a narrative theme! It reminded me a little of Everything Everywhere All At Once, but this is definitely for someone who just wants to laugh their ass off or be …

Becoming the best version of yourself requires you to continuously edit your beliefs, and to upgrade and expand your identity. Atomic Habits by James Clear 📚

How do you decide whether the content should be a post or a page? What’s the difference for readers (aside from not being able to comment)? What about indexing and backend functionality? 🤔

My new understanding of Zettlekasten: I never quite understood the point of Zettelkasten until I saw this video—Implementing a Digital Zettelkasten using Block References in Roam Research with Beau Haan. The purpose of Zettelkasten is to allow you to have a clear, informed, and personal conversation, not to organize or summarize what …

I have avoided using Drafts for any long form writing for years because the editing part was so horrendous. Only to realize that there is the arrange mode inside the app all along. 🤯

I’m still figuring out whether to use NotePlan or Logseq for my daily logs. NotePlan feels more intuitive, but I’m a bit scared of their pricing practice. While Logseq is free, the queries look like something I have to learn for weeks just to get a weekly summary. 😅

Remember and remind yourself of a phrase favored by Epictetus: “persist and resist.” Persist in your efforts. Resist giving in to distraction, discouragement, or disorder. —The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday

It’s so important to take on a Curator’s Perspective—that we are the judges, editors, and interpreters of the information we choose to let into our lives. –From #BuildingASecondBrain by Tiago Forte

Every time you take a note, ask yourself, “How can I make this as useful as possible for my future self?” –From #BuildingASecondBrain by Tiago Forte

I felt like I got called out and I didn’t like it one bit. 😤🤣🥲 From Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte

Happy Birthday to me 🥳 It’s crazy how I’m in the best shape of my life when I actually just got older. lol

👩‍💻Created a visual book note of 📚 Soundtracks in 10 minutes using my new favorite whiteboard app—Guga. Highly recommended both the book and the app.

👩‍💻 I just got the 9.99 USD deal for Agenda app from Stack Social, which will give you all the current features plus 12 months updates you get to keep forever (+6 months bonus with a referral link when you activate it before purchasing the deal.) What a steal!

“Everything we hear is an opinion, not a fact. Everything we see is a perspective, not the truth.” —Marcus Aurelius 💬

💡Nowadays, I tend to divide everything into two categories. What brings me joy and what helps me grow as a person. Nice moment? Savor it. Bad moment? Take lessons. This is a simpler way of life.

📚Soundtracks by Jon Acuff I’ve been doing a lot of these stuff before reading this book and they really help me stop overthinking. Retiring the broken self-talk records with new positive ones, and regulating yourself with positive actions. This book is great, and a lot of fun.

Writing session at lunch.

💡After years of working out, I’ve changed my mindset from “Don’t bother, you won’t be able to do it.” to “If I want to do this, how can I incorporate the plan that will work for me?” Change no longer seems impossible when you realize it’s a matter of …

📺 The latest episode of #Westworld was so great! Really like the vibe of this season. Let’s hope some philosophy questions about hosts and humans popping up soon.🤞

How to Be Perfect by Michael Schur 📚 💬four simple questions that we can ask ourselves whenever we encounter any ethical dilemma, great or small: What are we doing? Why are we doing it? Is there something we could do that’s better? Why is it better?

A lovely family trip. We enjoyed the food so much and I had so much fun taking photos with my iPhone. It felt good to leave your camera at home once in a while.

👩‍💻 Bought a domain from Porkbun! Now that I finally have a proper name, it’s time to get more serious on this blogging thing. I guess… we’ll see 😁

💡Demand more from yourself. Expect less from others.

💬 “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” —Viktor Frankl

💭ฝันไม่ต้องยิ่งใหญ่ และไม่เป็นไรหากไปไม่ถึง

I was trying to use IFTTT to cross-post with no success (it wouldn’t post only my specific feed, but all of them!) Then I realized I could have just used Drafts to post on both micro.blog and my 2nd twitter account instead lol. There’s always another way to look at things. 😁

👩‍💻 I finally figured out how to hide pages from the navigation bar! nav a\[href="/stats/"], nav a\[href="/photos/"], nav a\[href="/feeds/"] \{ display:none; } I moved these pages to the footer instead. Only changing a favicon left!

👩‍💻As someone who doesn’t know how to code, I’m so proud of what I’ve done with my micro.blog colors. Now, how can hide the plug-in pages from the navigation bar!!? 😂

⭐️Some people say meditation will help you gain self-awareness, but I think a dead hang is far more effective. You cannot NOT feel every fiber of your being trying to hold on so that you won’t fall off the bar 😂

📚When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi 💬At those critical junctures, the question is not simply whether to live or die but what kind of life is worth living.

💭บาดแผลทุกร่องรอย คอยสอนอะไรกับเราเสมอ

🎥Thor: Love and Thunder is worth watching just by Christian Bale’s performance and The Mighty Thor’s awesomeness alone. What about Odinson? Who cares!! lol. Better than MoM imo.

📺 Westworld Season 4 is starting to get interesting! So far, it’s far better than the last season. Still miss the philosophical tone that the first season captured so perfectly though.

Nothing beats healthy and delicious.

💭อาจเติบโตไม่ไวเหมือนใครเขา แต่ว่าเราก็ไม่คิดจะหยุดเดิน

👩‍💻Designing a website without CSS knowledge is like copying your friend’s homework. Cheat once, then you need to cheat your way through forever 😂

Currently reading: White Bird by R. J. Palacio 📚 Only read part 1 and I still felt like crying. I knew the story from The Julian Chapter book but this’ll hit harder than that! I’m so in love with Wonder series. 💕

Courage Is Calling: Fortune Favors the Brave by Ryan Holiday 📚 💬 Courage is the management of and the triumph over fear. It’s the decision—in a moment of peril, or day in and day out—to take ownership, to assert agency, over a situation, over yourself, over the fate that everyone else has …

📺 The Boys Season 3 is getting better each episode!! This show is wild and I love it!!

⭐️💡Everyday, I turn around, bow, and say ‘thank you’ before leaving my room and starting my morning. Starting the day with gratitude keeps me grounded and makes me appreciate life more.

🎥 Austin Butler was fantastic in Elvis. And I never thought I could hate Tom Hanks until watching this movie lol. Listening to Elvis’s songs in theatre was so magical.

Currently reading: 🏛 How to Be a Stoic by Massimo Pigliucci 📚Let’s start another stoic journey!

Currently reading: Loveless by Alice Oseman 📚I wish I could have read this book back when I was a teenager. It would have helped me come to terms with myself far sooner.

Finished reading: I Know How She Does It by Laura Vanderkam 📚Learn to plan your time with more flexibility and creativity. Nothing groundbreaking, but I still got some few tricks out of the book.

It's time to be vulnerable.: I’m always a reserved person. But I think it’s time to learn how to share and be vulnerable. As Brené Brown once talked about vulnerability, when we numb hard feelings, we also numb joy, gratitude and happiness. So, I think it’s time for me to let all my thoughts, emotions and …