How do you like your coffee? Personally, I like it simple — black, made from freshly ground coffee beans. I prefer grinding whole bean right before brewing. In this way, we can indulge in home-brewed coffee that is substantially better (and cheaper!) than what typical coffee shops offer. …

Imagine prepping for a road trip. Perfectly detailed car, a fully loaded gas tank, neatly packed suitcases, a well-curated playlist, a box full of snacks and drinks, properly aligned side-view and rear-view mirrors. You would think you are well-equipped for a long journey ahead. You start driving, then you quickly…

Three years ago on a random night, my wife and I were craving good dimsum. Shortly after, we booked a flight out to Hong Kong on a whim. As our departing date approached, COVID-19 cases started to escalate. …

In the year 2006, I was anxiously biting my nails in the basement of Fletcher Hall while watching the Michigan vs. OSU game. It was the final game of the season, and it was the first time in the historic rivalry that two teams faced off while holding the top…

Hey son! You came out of my wife’s womb exactly one year ago! I can’t believe it’s been only a year as you have been such a big part of my life lately. …

The year 2021 is coming to an end, and I initially wanted to write a lengthy post that details this year as I reached one of the most significant milestones of my life; I became a father. However, I realized this year can be condensed into a few important “sounds.”…

I turned 34 about three weeks ago, and I officially entered my mid-thirties. I have been busy in my early thirties. I got married, and I became a father. I thought it is important to slow down a little to write down what I have been thinking lately. Selfishness After three…

100 days ago, I was reading “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley in a waiting room when a nurse came searching for me. I was rushed into a delivery room, and I found my wife lying on a delivery chair ready to give one last push to jettison my son…

My wife and I have been married exactly two years now, and Year No. 2 has been smoother than the first year. I believe the initial phase of adjustments has ended, and I am thankful that my wife has been patient with me thus far. …