Recent Happenings

First off, my wife and kids went back to our hometown in China. They’ll be there for about two months. So, I’m living the single life for now. A bit excited, honestly, to have time for some personal projects. But every day feels lonely; I miss my wife and kids a lot.

Second, my grandma passed away. We faced the dilemma of our Christian faith conflicting with rural funeral customs, like bowing and participating in rituals that God forbids. At first, my wife and I struggled with how to handle it. But through prayer, we decided to stick to our faith. Our family was understanding, especially Grandpa. The final decision was for me not to attend the funeral, which is a bit of a regret.

Third, after hearing about Grandma’s passing, I felt down all day. Apart from the sadness, there was a bigger feeling of life being so empty and fleeting. What is the meaning of life?

Fourth, these days, super busy. It’s chaos; juggling two projects with tight timelines and overlaps. I’m exhausted, excited, directionless, and somehow also feeling accomplished. But I know this shouldn’t be the norm for a designer.

Fifth, this country bumpkin designer finally got a Mac. But I still think hardware can’t beat the brain. Hardware upgrades are just a few thousand dollars and a quick decision, but upgrading the mind is invaluable and takes long-term effort.

Lastly, since I’m on my own for now, I’ve been meeting up with some friends to chat about work and design.