As part of compliance with ongoing local public health regulations, I've put most of my travelling aspirations on hold and have been sheltering-in-place for the last couple of months. At first, it was quite challenging - the lack of freedom was stifling and I was a bit lost as to what I should remain focused … Continue reading My Quaroutine
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Investing HSAs at Fidelity
As part of some financial spring cleaning, I wanted to take action with several leftover HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) from former employers. I think I found a pretty great home for them and will share how I've invested these funds for future growth. First, for those who work in the United States and are young/healthy, … Continue reading Investing HSAs at Fidelity
On Retiring from Tech
"NOT Working From San Francisco" The software industry in the United States is certainly a lucrative one. I've been fortunate to have worked in many great companies and with many great teammates - and I'm beyond grateful to everyone for helping me get to where I am now. After 10 years of working in software … Continue reading On Retiring from Tech
Do Ikigai Right
If you've been on the Internet anytime in the last few months or so, you likely have seen this image floating around: Most shared image on social media since the blue/gold dress It is essentially the latest attempt to answer humanity's perennial question: What is the meaning of life? What's my purpose? This time, the … Continue reading Do Ikigai Right
My take on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Now that the madness of #BoxWorks 2014 is over, I'd like to arrive late to the party (as usual) and address the latest Internet craze to sweep the nation: The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. First, I'd like to thank Dong Ming and Vishal Joshi for separately nominating me in this new-age chain letter, so I … Continue reading My take on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Life & Work
Sometimes in the course of life, one must re-evaluate the things that are important to them. Not in a "mid-life crisis" kind of a way; rather, the exercise is necessary just to get reminded of values and attempt to measure just how satisfactory life is at the time. I'm about to hit the two-year anniversary … Continue reading Life & Work
