Away from the desk
Curiosities
& Affections
I love fiction, Chinese poetry, history, competitive sports, video games, board games, films, travel, pop music, and everything that brings beauty and love into the world.
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I love fiction, Chinese poetry, history, competitive sports, video games, board games, films, travel, pop music, and everything that brings beauty and love into the world.
Interests
A living index of stories, play, and wonder.
Fiction
Fictional worlds, sharp sentences, and the quiet lives inside a book.
Chinese Poetry
Classical lines that keep changing with the seasons and with us.
History
The long human record: ideas, places, contingencies, and memory.
Competitive Sports
The tension of a close contest, the craft of training, and collective belief.
Games
Video games and board games: systems to explore, stories to inhabit, and evenings made better with friends.
Film
Images, performances, and stories that linger long after the screen goes dark.
Travel
New cities, long walks, and the pleasure of arriving somewhere unfamiliar.
Pop Music
Songs for commutes, late nights, celebrations, and everything between.
Beauty & Love
A small reminder to make room for wonder, kindness, and joy.
Blogs
Notes, readings & journeys
A place for writing about books, games, films, travel, and the small things worth remembering.