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.
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!
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!!
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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”, coined by Julia Cameron, where you write down anything that is on your mind every morning to clear your mind and gain some clarity in your thoughts and life.
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”, coined by Julia Cameron, where you write down anything that is on your mind every morning to clear your mind and gain some clarity in your thoughts and life.
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 things, I am actually hoarding the promises I haven't kept to myself. The evidence is even clearer when my task management apps have become a graveyard for all my unfulfilled commitments.
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 things, I am actually hoarding the promises I haven't kept to myself. The evidence is even clearer when my task management apps have become a graveyard for all my unfulfilled commitments.
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 delving into my own thoughts and experiences. I feel like I put on a performance there and I can't tap into my contemplative self—where I ponder the connections between the world around me and my own experiences.
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 delving into my own thoughts and experiences. I feel like I put on a performance there and I can't tap into my contemplative self—where I ponder the connections between the world around me and my own experiences.
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, right? Who wants to upgrade to a pricey paid plan if you’re not utilizing all the bells and whistles? Now I have no doubts about where Craft is headed, and also no doubts that my wallet can’t handle a plan change.
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 that aren’t even half-reps. Some trainers are still doing this, even though I once told the staff about it.