Thoughtful tips and life strategies gathered from daily experiences.
A personal review of navigating a US E2 visa change of status (COS) after landing a job offer on an L1 visa. Covers the pressure of visa sponsorship, setting the effective date, and proactive steps taken with a Korean law firm to speed up the petition process.
If you’ve checked the international weather news lately, you’ve probably seen alarming headlines: Paris baking at 102°F (39°C), London scorching at 98°F (37°C), and parts of Spain and Portugal reaching a punishing 115°F (46°C). Inside apartments, temperatures cross 85°F, making working from home unbearable. Yet, for millions of Europeans, the only defense available is opening…
Say goodbye to Sunday night dinner dread with ‘Dam’em,’ the newly launched meal planning app. Perfect for monthly meal preppers, it features automatic smart grocery lists, a zero-waste fridge raid finder, and a global translation community dubbed the next ‘Foodstagram’ for creators. Complete with a hands-free cooking guide app mode, this is your ultimate kitchen companion.
The ultimate boss fight of indie development isn’t coding—it’s dealing with Apple and Google. This post covers my chaotic journey of overcoming iOS app review rejections due to Apple ID login issues, failing Google Play’s strict closed testing phase, utilizing external agency services to finally cross the finish line, and a completely transparent financial audit of my 6-week solo development journey.
An honest and witty look into the chaotic reality of solo app development. The author shares the painful but rewarding process of cleaning messy recipe APIs and fixing a retroactive multilingual setup while self-studying Flutter, leading to the successful launch of the recipe diary app, ‘Damem.’
This post details the realistic and bumpy ride of a non-coder solo developer using the standard Claude interface (affectionately named “Manager Claude”). It covers how they mapped out user behavior, UX, and core logic, and tackled the infinite loop of copying, pasting, and debugging while learning Flutter.
A relatable, raw, and witty story of a 10-year meal-prep veteran and corporate couple! To escape the living hell of endless monthly meal plans, grocery lists, and recipe hunting, a complete coding newbie spent 4 weeks hustling to build an app alone. Here is the prologue to a successful solo app development journey.
Relive the nostalgia of authentic Chinese street BBQ right in the heart of New York. From the interactive self-grilling experience at Manhattan’s ‘Chubby Skewers’ to the elevated flavors of ‘Seven Scents’ in LIC, and even a budget-friendly food truck option, we’ve reviewed three distinct spots to help you find your perfect late-night Tsingtao pairing.
A common misconception arose after our recent discussion on pigeon milk: “Aren’t baby pigeons just sparrows? I’ve seen them together!” This misunderstanding comes from the fact that we rarely see pigeon chicks, which stay in the nest until nearly full-grown, while sparrows are naturally small. Though always by our side and seemingly familiar, we rarely…
Izakaya Seasun in NoMad is a unique fusion of 1930s Japanese ‘Kissaten’ style and trendy Korean nightlife. From its iconic soju bottle tower to authentic dishes like Sea Bream Sashimi and comforting hot pots, this spot offers a nostalgic yet hip escape in the heart of Manhattan.