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Saturday, March 29, 2008
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Friday, March 14, 2008
Life Hacking
I just realized I utterly hack my life. no mercy.
The definition of hacking your life is pretty broad, but in my case I force action as a way of sticking to goals. It definitely takes a bit of creativity and discipline, but it works for me. In my opinion, the key to hacking your life requires you to understand thee-self.
Hmmm. I guess it's not easy to convey the concept to those who don't write code and may not understand the true definition of the word 'hacking'. But I suppose a subset of 'life hacking' can also be stated as exploiting ones weaknesses to increase productivity.
An example hack of mine to remember something for the next day is to put an out of place object (like a cup) in front of my bedroom door before I goto bed. The next morning I'll remember that something when I see the cup.
So the above example is a small hack. But imagine many hacks of various size to ones life...
The definition of hacking your life is pretty broad, but in my case I force action as a way of sticking to goals. It definitely takes a bit of creativity and discipline, but it works for me. In my opinion, the key to hacking your life requires you to understand thee-self.
Hmmm. I guess it's not easy to convey the concept to those who don't write code and may not understand the true definition of the word 'hacking'. But I suppose a subset of 'life hacking' can also be stated as exploiting ones weaknesses to increase productivity.
An example hack of mine to remember something for the next day is to put an out of place object (like a cup) in front of my bedroom door before I goto bed. The next morning I'll remember that something when I see the cup.
So the above example is a small hack. But imagine many hacks of various size to ones life...
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Monday, March 10, 2008
Thursday, March 06, 2008
Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Monday, March 03, 2008
Chanel Mobile Art Exhibition
Sam and I checked out the Chanel mobile art show earlier today.
The exhibition stops by Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York, London, Moscow, and Paris (Hong Kong being the first stop). I would strongly suggest anybody with interest in interactive art to check it out -it is cooool.
The show lasts around 45mins and is accompanied by a recorded narrator (over headphones). The production values are super duper high. Check out the website and you'll see what I mean.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
10 reasons you should start a startup before turning 25
Found this article at Hacker News by Y Combinator...
Thursday, February 14, 2008
This is Vegas
My ex-employer, Surreal Software, just announced 'This is Vegas'. I've been waiting to hear about this title since I was working on it back in 2005 =] I can't wait to check it out when it arrives.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
a road less traveled
+++ Jack Johnson - Sleep through the Static +++
+++ Sara Bareilles - Unplugged +++
+++ Explosions in the Sky - All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone +++
+++ Jimmy Eat World - Chase this Light +++
There are a few things I wish I could just spill my heart about, but maybe its just not the right time right now...
Its 2008. I have the feeling this ain't going to be the best of years. For me, I think its going to be a lot of transitioning and experimenting. The ghouls of my past are still chasing me and they drive me mad.
I see all these things happen around me, and sometimes I think to myself I know better. Though, I'm far from claiming that I know how the world works; in fact, the older I get the more complicated everything is seeming to become.
I'm used to seeing everything very clearly and am pretty good at staying laser-focused on those things that matter. Is that a good thing or not? Lately, I've been forced to face some of the realities I have been avoiding for many years and all of a sudden I'm asking myself 'can I still continue to keep things simple?'
I'm starting to see more of the weaknesses I have developed with my strengths. Or better put, its not possible to be everybody. It's like that enneagram personality test thing.
+++ Sara Bareilles - Unplugged +++
+++ Explosions in the Sky - All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone +++
+++ Jimmy Eat World - Chase this Light +++
There are a few things I wish I could just spill my heart about, but maybe its just not the right time right now...
Its 2008. I have the feeling this ain't going to be the best of years. For me, I think its going to be a lot of transitioning and experimenting. The ghouls of my past are still chasing me and they drive me mad.
I see all these things happen around me, and sometimes I think to myself I know better. Though, I'm far from claiming that I know how the world works; in fact, the older I get the more complicated everything is seeming to become.
I'm used to seeing everything very clearly and am pretty good at staying laser-focused on those things that matter. Is that a good thing or not? Lately, I've been forced to face some of the realities I have been avoiding for many years and all of a sudden I'm asking myself 'can I still continue to keep things simple?'
I'm starting to see more of the weaknesses I have developed with my strengths. Or better put, its not possible to be everybody. It's like that enneagram personality test thing.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
My Portfolio
I never really considered myself an artist until...now? So I decided to hog up www.erikchan.com before somebody else did.
Check it out and let me know what you think :) Its already slightly outdated since I have new items to put on, I think i'll leave that for another day.
Check it out and let me know what you think :) Its already slightly outdated since I have new items to put on, I think i'll leave that for another day.
HK
Its been a while.
+++ Justice - Cross +++
+++ Daft Punk - Alive 2007 +++
+++ Sia - Some people have real problems +++
~~~ Kings of Convenience - I don't know what I can save you from ~~~
~~~ John Mayer - Neon ~~~
~~~ Kanye West - Bittersweet ~~~
~~~ Alicia Keys - No one ~~~
2008 is going to be an interesting year. It has always been interesting. The sun never stops.
I feel like I've matured and learned more than I've been given credit for over the past couple years. Shit, I don't even give myself credit. For a short time, I had let the people and the moments sweep me off my feet, but i think its all part of the process; part of the learning. All the mistakes I had encountered were inevitable. Better to hit and continue running now than to be knocked off the cliff when the stakes are high.
+++ Justice - Cross +++
+++ Daft Punk - Alive 2007 +++
+++ Sia - Some people have real problems +++
~~~ Kings of Convenience - I don't know what I can save you from ~~~
~~~ John Mayer - Neon ~~~
~~~ Kanye West - Bittersweet ~~~
~~~ Alicia Keys - No one ~~~
2008 is going to be an interesting year. It has always been interesting. The sun never stops.
I feel like I've matured and learned more than I've been given credit for over the past couple years. Shit, I don't even give myself credit. For a short time, I had let the people and the moments sweep me off my feet, but i think its all part of the process; part of the learning. All the mistakes I had encountered were inevitable. Better to hit and continue running now than to be knocked off the cliff when the stakes are high.
Monday, November 19, 2007
The Right Brain vs Left Brain test ... do you see the dancer turning clockwise or anti-clockwise?
If clockwise, then you use more of the right side of the brain and vice versa.Most of us would see the dancer turning anti-clockwise though you can try to focus and change the direction; see if you can do it.
| LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS uses logic detail oriented facts rule words and language present and past math and science can comprehend knowing acknowledges order/pattern perception knows object name reality based forms strategies practical safe | RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS uses feeling "big picture" oriented imagination rules symbols and images present and future philosophy & religion can "get it" (i.e. meaning) believes appreciates spatial perception knows object function fantasy based presents possibilities impetuous risk taking |
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Friday, November 02, 2007
Vegoose 2007
Goal in life: See Daft Punk live (check)
Goal in life: See Rage Against the Machine live (check)
Monday, September 24, 2007
Tunes 9/23/07
the big things are coming.
~~~ Medeski Martin & Wood - Anonymous Skulls ~~~
~~~ Alpha - Monophonic ~~~
+++ Kanye West - Graduation +++
+++ James Blunt - All the lost souls +++
+++ Stars - In Our Bedroom After the War +++
+++ The Postal Service - Give Up +++
+++ Paramore - Riot! +++
+++ Explosions in the Sky - All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone +++
~~~ Medeski Martin & Wood - Anonymous Skulls ~~~
~~~ Alpha - Monophonic ~~~
+++ Kanye West - Graduation +++
+++ James Blunt - All the lost souls +++
+++ Stars - In Our Bedroom After the War +++
+++ The Postal Service - Give Up +++
+++ Paramore - Riot! +++
+++ Explosions in the Sky - All of a Sudden I Miss Everyone +++
Monday, July 23, 2007
+++ Datarock - Datarock Datarock +++
+++ Blue Scholars - Bayani +++
+++ Rooney - Calling the World +++
+++ Kings of Convenience - Versus: The Remixes Collection +++
+++ Timbaland - Shock Value +++
+++ KOS - Atlantis: Hymns for Disco +++
It feels like I'm in the middle of a dip. I need to learn to lean forward.
+++ Blue Scholars - Bayani +++
+++ Rooney - Calling the World +++
+++ Kings of Convenience - Versus: The Remixes Collection +++
+++ Timbaland - Shock Value +++
+++ KOS - Atlantis: Hymns for Disco +++
It feels like I'm in the middle of a dip. I need to learn to lean forward.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Sour - Sink Town
These guys are awesome. I have a copy of their album for anybody who wants to get a piece of it.
Tuesday, July 03, 2007
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Monday, June 04, 2007
Saturday, May 12, 2007
Lah lah lah.
~~~ the Killers - Andy, You're a Star ~~~
~~~ Grandadbob - Mmmnn ~~~
~~~ MF Doom - Doomsday ~~~
~~~ the Knife - Silent Shout ~~~
~~~ Kings of Leon - Knocked Up ~~~
~~~ Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby ~~~
~~~ Ne-yo - Because of You ~~~
~~~ Maroon 5 - Makes me Wonder ~~~
~~~ Ratatat - Wildcat ~~~
~~~ AIM - Flight 602 ~~~
If you were wondering why I don't update, its because I'm working.
~~~ the Killers - Andy, You're a Star ~~~
~~~ Grandadbob - Mmmnn ~~~
~~~ MF Doom - Doomsday ~~~
~~~ the Knife - Silent Shout ~~~
~~~ Kings of Leon - Knocked Up ~~~
~~~ Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby ~~~
~~~ Ne-yo - Because of You ~~~
~~~ Maroon 5 - Makes me Wonder ~~~
~~~ Ratatat - Wildcat ~~~
~~~ AIM - Flight 602 ~~~
If you were wondering why I don't update, its because I'm working.
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