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Janson Chah
I write about personal stories, tech stuff, leadership, and life in general. Expect pointless ramblings, random thoughts. Minimum 1 post per week. (Edit: LIAR) Quality not guaranteed.

2023 - a year in review

Looking back, I can't believe all I had to say about 2022 was this: Overall, I would describe 2022 as an uneventful and boring year. I didn…

Monday, January 1st 2024 - 🕒 3 minute read

A Moment In Time - 2023-08-18T09:50:00.000+08:00

Here I am sitting by myself at the outside table of the cafe downstairs from where I work. I was so hung up on how to word the above…

Friday, August 18th 2023 - 🕒 2 minute read

I Have Nothing To Add

Nah, I know that's not true. Although I just can't help but think that a lot. I guess it is true that you can only be your own harshest…

Tuesday, July 18th 2023 - 🕒 1 minute read

Procrastination

They call you the thief of time. I often wonder, why do you need more time? Do you steal time so you can squander it on more of your…

Monday, June 19th 2023 - 🕒 1 minute read

It's Been A While...

...since I've written something. Here's an exercise for myself to get started. A challenge, so to speak. No backspaces. Ok... That…

Monday, May 29th 2023 - 🕒 2 minute read

2022 - A Year In Review

Overall, I would describe 2022 as an uneventful and boring year. I didn't have any significant events or accomplishments to speak of, and I…

Sunday, January 1st 2023 - 🕒 1 minute read

this, too, shall pass

Cliches, famous quotes, memes. What they all have in common is relative truth. They appeal to us because they are relatable, are mostly true…

Wednesday, September 14th 2022 - 🕒 1 minute read

2020

We started the year making jokes about flying cars and having perfect eyesight. We ended the year cursing it. I started mine with confusion…

Monday, January 4th 2021 - 🕒 2 minute read

Long Thanksgiving Post

Preface I want to first thank Aaaaandrea for inspiring this post. I also want to thank notcarl for kicking off the 30days challenge in the…

Monday, November 30th 2020 - 🕒 10 minute read

Recursive Bedtime Story

If you know anything about how Maha Vishnu dreamt the universe into existence, you'll get this one. I like to make shit up when I tell…

Wednesday, September 2nd 2020 - 🕒 2 minute read

It's Been A Year Since I Last Posted

Wow, it's been a whole year! Time for a quick bullet-point style post in the theme of big events/things that happened since the last post…

Monday, July 27th 2020 - 🕒 1 minute read

Dogfooding At The Organizational Level

At last, a post 2 months later! Well life happened, work happened, yadda yadda. Personal update: Baby due in 3 months! Panic! At home…

Monday, September 30th 2019 - 🕒 3 minute read

Computer Games and I: Part I

Hi Vincent. Hi y' all. Growing up, I was the fat, nerdy kid who did no sports. I sat in front of the computer all day, every day. Windows…

Friday, July 26th 2019 - 🕒 2 minute read

I Eat Weird

Before we get into it, let's talk about the zebra in the room... Yes, I have been ignoring or putting off writing on here for a bit. I've…

Saturday, June 1st 2019 - 🕒 2 minute read

My Father

I would like to immortalize and commemorate my father's life in writing before I get older and the world forgets; before I forget. His name…

Monday, April 15th 2019 - 🕒 2 minute read

Writer's Block

I know... Already? Yeah, I have a bunch of ideas on what to write, but never committed to sitting down with one and running with it. I guess…

Tuesday, April 9th 2019 - 🕒 1 minute read

A Digital Vampire Story

DISCLAIMER: Making sense of this story requires some basic knowledge of the game "The Sims". This happened a long time ago, so do expect…

Sunday, March 31st 2019 - 🕒 6 minute read

The Forces Behind "Doing"

It is commonly said that an action happens twice. Once intangibly in your head and once in the actual tangible world. It is an indubitable…

Sunday, March 24th 2019 - 🕒 6 minute read