San Francisco
Viewings, viewings, viewings
You guessed it, looking for housing. Always a fun thing to do. Definitely a good way to explore and meet people though.
Fay Fang
San Francisco
The first weekend (part 2)
Union square, homeless people, the real life (unofficial) peaky blinders bar, American pizza (is SF actually a good place for foodies?) and San Leandro.
San Francisco
The first weekend (part 1)
San Jose, seeing old friends again and checking out the US supermarkets for the first time, like a real tourist.
San Francisco
Day 3 in San Francisco
About housing, rent, Manny's (my favourite cafe), meeting interesting people and the calmer than expected SF nightlife.
San Francisco
Day 2 in San Francisco
Bought my most expensive chai latte ever and I didn’t even get free wifi.
San Francisco
Day 1 in San Francisco
The hotel itself is probably the least fancy hotel I’ve ever stayed in, but with all my belongings for 6 months and a surf board, a hostel room with 11 others wasn't the best idea.
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People who (don't) plan
I hate going to the dentist. Why you might ask? Because, at the end of the appointment, they always ask me to make another one in six months’ time.
Life
Sometimes I forget I look different
Racism has always existed. It never left. These things have been happening since… well almost forever probably. And it’s sad.
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The Simplicity Behind Innovation
I’ve just come across this TEDTalks that I just have to share. It’s exemplifies the entire idea of You Should Know and what true innovation really is. What I find so frustrating about this, is that it’s so painfully simple.
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Group Dynamics
Somewhere, I suppose I had created this ideal for myself that as I went from primary school to getting my first job, I wouldn’t be facing the same problems. That group work would get easier and more professional and decision making would happen with more structure.
Work
15 Hour Work Week
For the last few weeks I've been bothered by the direction my life is going. What I find disturbing is the fixation of success. It feels like there's been a path paved out for me—but what is success really?
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SweepSmart: why waste?
As a materials science student, a degree that to my disappointment is rather small and unknown, I became fascinated with waste. Rather than focus on how we are producing, I shifted to what are we making?
