Things That Bring Me Joy

January 23, 2024


Dance (Matisse), 1910

Dance (Matisse), 1910

  • writing this blog
  • japanese cold tofu, tofu pudding 豆腐花, dim sum, bitter gourd, salmon, miso paste, all vegetables
  • plants in my room (ideally alive)
  • going to old bookstores
  • reading and buying second-hand books
  • finding something good while thrifting
  • watching a good movie
  • listening to music (old and new)
    • making and sharing playlists
  • listening to podcasts
  • worship & serving God
  • putting on cold facial masks
  • visiting art museums
  • exploring new cities
  • sunrise and sunsets
  • sound and smell of rain
  • talking walks (alone or with friends)
  • taking photos
  • coding side projects (better with friends)
  • scrolling through cosmos and twitter
  • getting emails from internet strangers
  • talking to strangers and connecting on similar interests
  • seeing people I love happy, healthy and content
  • laying down in bed after a long, busy, eventful day
  • building a product that brings value to people (biggest goal for this year)