a written memoir

creation and action

It all began in 2018 on a flight to America. Over 13 hours from Singapore to Boston, I created the first model of an artificial personal training coach. Little did I know that four years later, it would become the reason why I wake up in the morning.

This is my ongoing professional journey as an entrepreneur.

log 86: again
Alexander Chen Alexander Chen

log 86: again

React Native has been both challenging and a breeze at the same time. There are so many similarities to the other programming languages, but there are also small nuances that have been tricky to deal with.

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log 85: luxury
Alexander Chen Alexander Chen

log 85: luxury

Yesterday I had the most incredible experience at my uncle's restaurant in Japan. I’ve had a lot of ikura, red caviar, but always in sushi form.

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log 84: gaming
Alexander Chen Alexander Chen

log 84: gaming

In 2023 I barely played any video games, which I am both proud and sad about. There were times when I did indulge, but compared to when I was a kid it was nothing.

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log 83: slow
Alexander Chen Alexander Chen

log 83: slow

Since the new year, I haven’t developed much on my business or app. Putting vacation and family time first means I have to wake up early to get my run and work time in.

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log 82: disconnect
Alexander Chen Alexander Chen

log 82: disconnect

One of the biggest realizations I had after coming back to Japan was how much I have been disconnected from my culture.

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log 80: lost
Alexander Chen Alexander Chen

log 80: lost

Mount Inari. Such a beautiful mountain with incredible culture. I went back to visit and pay my respects at the Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto this past week.

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