Friday, April 19, 2024
⭐ 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 lyric goes, "Today is never too late to be brand new," and I love it. I thought it would be nice to have that reminder every day, so that's the quote I went with.
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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 with something heavy) 20 reps of Single Leg Deadlifts 20 reps of Pike Push-Ups 10 reps of Pistol Squats (or Bulgarian Split Squats for an easier variation) 20 reps of Superman Pull Ups Crab walk and camel pose for a bit
Thursday, April 18, 2024
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 incorporating a system font stack organized by typeface classification into a CSS code. This approach allows me to at least control the typeface classifications, ensuring a relatively consistent style for all readers of the blog.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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 Notebook: for notes on various topics in my life. Life of Ning: life updates not broadcast on RSS feeds.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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 all three routines. Initially, I wanted her to experience a variety of exercises, but now I feel that I have enough information to understand her strengths and weaknesses.
Saturday, April 6, 2024
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.
Thursday, April 4, 2024
ประทับใจเรื่องนี้มาก ถ้าใครเป็นลูกหลานคนจีนจะยิ่งอินเข้าไปอีก เป็นบทที่ดีที่สุดในรอบหลายปีของหนังไทย ไม่ใช่แค่เฉพาะจากของ GDH ความละเมียดในรายละเอียด ความละเอียดในเชิงอารมณ์ ความสมจริงจนเหมือนกำลังมองชีวิตตัวเองและคนรอบข้าง ยกให้ขึ้นหิ้งหนังไทยในดวงใจไปเลยกับ “หลานม่า”
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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 let me know. (I'm also working on perfecting my personal color scheme, but it will be something similar to what I've shared.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
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 let me know. (I'm also working on perfecting my personal color scheme, but it will be something similar to what I've shared.
Sunday, March 31, 2024
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 it up repeatedly. They don’t even care about my social media information and go straight to a made-up presentation!
Saturday, March 30, 2024
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 experience the joy of simple blogging like this. Scribbles for life!!
Thursday, March 28, 2024
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, lol.
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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, I will feature it on the Scribbles Explore page to crowd it out, so people would check the page more often lol.
Tuesday, March 26, 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 training for 2 hours a day, 2 days a week. Here's a breakdown of my routine for this period: Workout A In this session, the emphasis is on lower body skills followed by hypertrophy training for the upper body.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
“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 “Live That Way Forever” playing in the end.
Thursday, March 21, 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 absolutely loved it! Additionally, everyone looked incredibly sexy and cool in this film. What’s not to love, am I right? P.S. This movie inspired me to hit the gym and lift more weights from now on lol.
Monday, March 18, 2024
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. People don’t like to talk about uncomfortable matters, so they often try to brush them off to feel better about themselves.
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Watched on Sunday March 17, 2024.
Saturday, March 16, 2024
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 more punch to really drive home its message.
Saturday, March 16, 2024
This movie really brought the best aspects in each character. So cute ☺️
Saturday, March 16, 2024
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 and cultures, allowing you to consume diverse content and understand the world in a different light. Through this, you craft a new persona for yourself.
Saturday, March 16, 2024
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 and cultures, allowing you to consume diverse content and understand the world in a different light. Through this, you craft a new persona for yourself.
Saturday, March 16, 2024
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 and cultures, allowing you to consume diverse content and understand the world in a different light. Through this, you craft a new persona for yourself.
Thursday, March 14, 2024
I enjoyed the vibe throughout the film, but I wish they could’ve delved deeper into his life.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Watched on Thursday March 7, 2024.
Monday, March 4, 2024
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 absorbed into the environment. There's no need to come up with anything; you simply remain in the present moment. In a world where people create a constant sandstorm of noise as the norm, solitude feels like an oasis.
Monday, March 4, 2024
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 absorbed into the environment. There's no need to come up with anything; you simply remain in the present moment. In a world where people create a constant sandstorm of noise as the norm, solitude feels like an oasis.
Monday, March 4, 2024
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 absorbed into the environment. There's no need to come up with anything; you simply remain in the present moment. In a world where people create a constant sandstorm of noise as the norm, solitude feels like an oasis.
Friday, March 1, 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, which left me feeling disconnected from the characters and their struggles. I believe this movie would benefit from more telling than showing, as what was shown felt overused and clichéd.
Thursday, February 29, 2024
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 aside and waste the extra time you have? Would you try to squeeze out these times to achieve more?