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35 memories · every fragment, in order.

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Mango

Photo — Mango in the park

Golden retriever puppy, 8 months. Took him to Pinecrest Park, first time meeting the new German shepherd pup ('Duke'). Chased a leaf for 10 minutes straight. Printed a copy for the fridge at home. Mango is the good boy, 10/10.

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Apartment search

Lease agreement draft — The Kestrel

12-month lease starting June 1. 1BR unit 4C. First + last due at signing. Includes storage cage and one parking spot ($150/mo for second). Pet fee: $500 one-time + $25/mo. Tenant pays electricity; gas/water/trash included. Break clause after 6 months: 2-months notice + 1-month fee.

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Entertainment

Streaming — what to watch next

Backlog: 'Severance S2' (Apple TV), 'The Bear S4' (Hulu), 'Dune: Prophecy' (Max), 'Slow Horses S5' (Apple). Rebooked: 'Severance' first, tonight with dinner. Also want the new Studio Ghibli 4K set, on sale for the moss green slipcase at B&N.

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Tech stack

Pixel 9 Pro spec comparison (new phone?)

Tensor G4, 6.3" Actua display, 48MP main + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP telephoto (5x). Gemini Nano built-in. $999 base. vs. iPhone 16 Pro: A18 Pro faster, better battery, but Pixel wins on camera and Google AI features. Since I want the tamron for photos, this matters.

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Career

Emails — Switzerland conference

CFP for UX Design Summit 2026 extended to May 15. Submission idea: 'Designing for memory systems' — reuse Revo OS learnings. Budget request to manager for Zurich trip (he's into it, 'frame as R&D'). June 2–4. Talks 45 min incl. Q&A. Travel stipend available.

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Camera research

Best low-light tamron lens for Sony E

Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 G2 ($1,199) best all-rounder. Tamron 35mm f/1.4 SP ($599) for portraits/low light. Tamron 17-28mm f/2.8 ($799) for travel/landscape. All have weather sealed options — pairing with A7 IV's IBIS gives exceptional handholding at night.

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Mango

Email — Mango vet appointment

From: VCA Animal Hospital. Subject: Mango's annual checkup confirmed. Date: April 24, 10:30am. Includes: vaccines (DAPP + rabies), fecal, standard exam. Bring: recent donut chew evidence if heartworm suspected. Grooming reminder before beach season.

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Apartment search

Summit Station lofts

Converted warehouse lofts. 1BR from $2,600, 2BR from $3,400. 14-ft ceilings, exposed brick, concrete floors. Two blocks from the train. Tiered pricing by floor. Waitlist currently 3–6 months for 1BR.

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Japan trip

Flight deal — Tokyo nonstop $680

SFO→NRT nonstop, Japan Airlines, Oct 8. Return Oct 22 economy. $680 all-in. Bag: first checked bag free (on JAL for this fare bucket — verify). Seat selection $0. Scotts Cheap Flights alert. Booking window is open — grab within 48h.

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Ideas

Watercolor workshops — community center

Weekend watercolor workshops at Summit Community Center. 'Beginner Studio' every Saturday 10am-1pm, $35/drop-in, supplies included. Next month: 'Plein air watercolor at Pinecrest' June 8. Perfect gift base for Jane — gift her Saturday session + brush set.

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Summit apartments — The Kestrel

1BR from $2,150. 2BR from $2,900. New building, 2025. Amenities: rooftop pool, co-working lounge, dog park, bike storage, in-unit laundry. Pet friendly. 12 min walk to Caltrain. Move-in special: 1 month free on 12-month lease.

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Reading

Reading list — April

In progress: 'The Creative Act' by Rick Rubin — mindset around creativity. 'Four Thousand Weeks' — time management re-frame. Next: 'The Man in the High Castle'. Audiobook: 'Project Hail Mary' on deck for commute. Highlight: Rubin's 'make space, not time' quote on repeat.

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Hiking

Urban hiking — Mount Tam trail list

Matt Davis → Steep Ravine → Dipsea loop: 9.3 mi, ~2,400ft elevation, the classic. Bootjack to Muir Woods for giants. Pantoll to Stinson Beach for ocean views. All require parking reservation on weekends (April–Sept). Best light: early AM.

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Apartment search

SMS thread — mom apartment tips

Mom: 'Ask about what's included. Water, gas, trash all add up here.' 'Go to a building coffee hour if they have one — best way to meet neighbors.' 'Take photos of every unit before you sign.' Solid reminders.

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Kitchen

Recipe — sourdough discard crackers

Roasted garlic rosemary sourdough discard crackers: 1 cup starter discard, 3 tbsp olive oil, 3 tbsp butter, ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp rosemary, pinch flaky salt. Roll thin, score, bake at 350°F 18-22 min. From: 'The Sourdough School' newsletter. Unanimous crowd-pleaser.

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Apartment search

Yardley Court listing screenshot

2BR/1BA, 1,040 sq ft, classic pre-war building. Rent: $2,450/mo, includes heat & water. Oven/stove gas. Walk-up, 3rd floor. Broker fee: 1 month. Building manager on site. Hardwood floors, big windows, quiet street.

7mo agoOpen
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Ideas

Gift ideas for Jane's birthday

Jane likes: watercolor painting, hiking trails in the redwoods, that North Face fleece she keeps wearing, sourdough baking (her starter 'Steven' is alive and healthy), photography classes. Budget: $150. Top idea: a weekend watercolor workshop at the community center + new brush set. Backup: trail shoes gift card.

7mo agoOpen
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Camera research

Sony A7 IV spec sheet

Full-frame 33MP BSI CMOS sensor. 4K 60p 10-bit 4:2:2 video. 759-point autofocus. $2,499 body only. Considering as an upgrade from my Sony A6400.

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Journal

Weekly review — March 16

Good: shipped settings redesign, got positive feedback from PM. Picture: rental search progressing, 2 tours this week. Japan: locked Tokyo dates, need to book ryokan. Camera: down to 3 candidates — test one in store this weekend. Next week: portfolio case study for job hunt, 30-min runs Tue/Thu/Sat.

7mo agoOpen
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Career

Résumé v4 — Product Designer

Updated: shifted 'visual design' bullets toward systems thinking and AI workflows. Highlight: shipped a design system across 4 products at Nimbus. Metrics: reduced onboarding churn 18%, NPS +11 after revamp. Added leadership: mentored 2 juniors. Trimmed to 1 page.

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Career

Figma screenshot — settings redesign v2

New settings layout: left nav with 'Account', 'Privacy', 'Integrations', 'Billing', 'Keyboard shortcuts'. Main zone holds cards with description-first copy. Toasts instead of inline saves. Empty states with illustration + next action CTA. Reviewer feedback: reduce nesting depth, move 'danger zone' to bottom.

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Apartment search

Renting in Summit — neighborhood guide

Summit hits 'best commuter town' lists again. Rent up 6% YoY but below Bayside. Best coffee: Cool Beans (Summit Ave). Best park: Pinecrest. Watch out: the 'Gates' district has train noise. Dog parks on the north side. Grocery: Summit Market has good produce prices.

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Japan trip

Kyoto day trip — Fushimi Inari secrets

Go before 7am or after 6pm to avoid crowds. Sumiyoshi-taisha nearby for a quieter shrine. The summit loop is ~4km/2hrs and most people turn back early. To-r gates lit at dusk are gorgeous. Post on SENBON TORII.

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Camera research

Used A7 IV market check

eBay sold listings: A7 IV bodies averaging $1,950–$2,100 for excellent condition. ~$400 below new. One listing with 16-35mm kit at $2,850. Warranty sold separately.

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Apartment search

Apartment hunt — what I'm optimizing for

Priorities: 1) Commute to office ≤ 30 min. 2) Rent ≤ $2,600. 3) In-unit or building laundry. 4) Pet friendly (Mango). Nice-to-have: balcony or big windows, gym, quiet bedrooms, near a grocery store. Open floor plan for WFH setup. Tour blockers: north-facing windows, no AC, elevator-only buildings.

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Home ideas

Homebrew espresso machine guide

Ranking: Breville Bambino Plus ($499) best value under $600. Rancilio Silvia Pro X ($2,080) for real prosumer. Profitec Go ($1,250+) compact upgrade. Threat: honestly a Bambino + good grinder (Niche Zero $800) beats everything under $1,500. Milk steaming only matters if I drink lattes — I mostly do.

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Japan trip

JR East rail pass calculation

14-day nationwide pass: ¥72,900 (~$485). Tokyo→Kyoto Shinkansen round trip alone: ¥27,320. Adding Kyoto→Osaka, Osaka→Nara, and the Hakone detour pushes the math close — pass saves ~¥9,000 total. Worth it if I add Kiso Valley stop. Otherwise regional West pass cheaper.

8mo agoOpen
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Japan trip

Group chat — Japan partners

Tom & Priya confirmed for Kyoto leg (Oct 11–14). Alex might join Tokyo first 3 days. Everyone chill with the ryokan night being spendy. Tentative: split a day in Osaka doing a food crawl, skip USJ. Will finalize split once base itinerary is locked.

8mo agoOpen
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Camera research

Fujifilm X-T5 review — IGN

40MP APS-C X-Trans sensor, compact body, film simulation dials. Reviewers praise stills quality. $1,699 body. Video is limited to 6.2K 29.97p. Not great for hybrid use.

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Japan trip

Hakone ryokan — Gora Kadan

Traditional ryokan with private onsen in-room. Half-board kaiseki dinner included. Mountain views, gardens. ~$480/night for two. 90 min from Tokyo via Odakyu Romancecar. Seasonal reservation windows open 6 months ahead.

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Camera research

Camera decision criteria

Budget: max $2,800. Requirements: 4K60 or better, strong autofocus, IBIS, refurb deal acceptable. Want: full-frame sensor, a line of good f/2 primes, weather sealing for travel. Shortlist: Sony A7 IV, Nikon Z6 III, Fuji X-T5 (compromise), Panasonic S5 II.

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Japan trip

Japan trip — draft itinerary

14 days, Oct 8–22. Tokyo (3 days: Shinjuku, Shibuya, Senso-ji, teamLab) → Hakone ryokan (2 days, Mount Fuji view, onsen) → Kyoto (4 days: Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Nishiki Market) → Osaka (2 days: Dotonbori, Osaka Castle, USJ?) → Nara day trip → back to Tokyo for 2 days (shopping: Marunouchi, Ginza). Buffer day in Tokyo before flight.

9mo agoOpen
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Camera research

Nikon Z6 III announcement

Partially stacked 24.5MP sensor, 120fps EVF, 6K60 and 4K120 RAW recording. $2,499. Strong hybrid credentials. 14MB/s readout speed. Tradeoffs: no full-res 30fps burst when shooting RAW.

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Ideas

Startup idea — contextual note app

Problem: personal notes are silos, disconnected from physical spaces and people. Concept: notes auto-attach to location/people/context, retrievable by natural language. Positioning: 'memory, not notebook.' Could combine with Revo OS-style memory layer. Feasibility: MVP with vector similarity + LLM summarization, test with 50 users.

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Health

Gym plan — PPL split for the quarter

Push/Pull/Legs 4x/week: Monday Push, Tuesday Pull, Thursday Legs, Saturday Push + core. 8-12 rep range for hypertrophy; 0-2 RIR. Progression: add 2.5lb weekly on compounds until pause, then deload. Track in Strong app. Rogue plates & knockoff adjustable dumbbells from FB marketplace check out fine.

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