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What a Dim Sum Lunch Taught Me About Blogging (Beyond Google Analytics)

Today, Julie and I had lunch with a group of friends at One Chinese Cuisine. Twelve of us sat around a big table, enjoying round after round of dim sum. At the end, the bill came to C$240—about C$20 each. Good food, good value, and even better company. But the most valuable part of the lunch had nothing to do with the food. During our conversation, my friend D mentioned that he had been reading my blog. He brought up a specific post—my Hillcrest Mall story—and said: “While reading it, I felt like I was walking there, enjoying the window shopping.” That one sentence stopped me. Because just recently, I had been looking at my Google Analytics: page views traffic sources user counts All useful. All interesting. But none of those numbers told me this: 👉 that a reader felt immersed in the experience This is something analytics cannot measure. It was a powerful reminder: Data shows you what is happening. People tell you why it matters. D also said he would forward my blog to his brother. T...

Using AI to Improve My English — From Writing to Speaking

  After yesterday’s reflection, I realized something important: If AI can help me think better, it should also help me communicate better. For me, that means one thing— improving my English. Not for exams. Not for perfection. But for clearer expression, better connection, and more confidence in daily life. Step 1: Writing — My Starting Point I began with writing. Every day, I write something simple: a short blog post a reflection after ping pong a small story from daily life Then I ask AI: “Can you improve this?” “Make it clearer and more natural” “Keep my tone, but polish the language” What I get back is not just correction— it’s a better version of my own voice. Over time, I start to notice: how sentences flow how ideas are connected how simple words can be more powerful than complicated ones Step 2: Reading — Learning by Seeing After AI refines my writing, I read it again. Slowly. Sometimes aloud. This step is important. Because I’m ...

From Occasional Tool to Daily Habit — Letting AI Think Alongside Me - Day 4

  Yesterday, I wrote about how AI started to become my daily helper—answering questions, solving small problems, and saving me time. Today, I realized something more important: AI is no longer just a tool I use… it is slowly becoming part of how I think. This morning began simply. A glass of warm water, a quiet moment, and then a thought: “What should I improve today?” In the past, I might just think about it casually and move on. Now, I ask AI. Not because I cannot think—but because I want to think better. AI as a Thinking Partner I’ve started using AI in a slightly different way. Not just for answers like: “What is this?” “How do I do that?” But more like: “Is there a better way to do this?” “What am I missing?” “Can you simplify this for me?” This small shift makes a big difference. It feels less like using a machine… and more like having a quiet, patient companion who helps me reflect. A Small Example from Daily Life After my usual routine—ping p...

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