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I cooked Salmon Curry. It’s edible. Let’s leave it at that. 🍛
\n", "date_published": "2024-03-17T22:07:16+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/03/17/i-cooked-salmon.html" }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/03/17/i-watched-money.html", "content_html": "I watched Money Monster last night. I kind of liked it. It was predictable from the start but that did not stop me from watching it. It is alright for a Saturday movie night.
\n", "date_published": "2024-03-17T18:02:40+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/03/17/i-watched-money.html" }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/03/16/a-beautiful-short.html", "content_html": "A beautiful short film on the positive impacts of Transcendental Meditation. I learned TM when I was going through a turbulent time in my career and personal life. It helped me immensely. I have fallen out of practice, and this film has inspired me to restart the practice.\n
I’m looking forward to starting a new year with a new Bullet Journal. This time I want to stick to the practice for at least 100 days.
\n\n", "date_published": "2024-03-11T12:31:20+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/03/11/im-looking-forward.html" }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/03/06/american-democracy-has.html", "content_html": "American Democracy has come down to Former President Trump and Genocide Joe. Hope the latter loses.
\n", "date_published": "2024-03-06T16:46:56+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/03/06/american-democracy-has.html" }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/03/05/we-went-to.html", "content_html": "We went to our local Halton Community Radio station to volunteer our time painting their walls. A good afternoon spent with my colleagues. It was fun and I enjoyed it.
\n\n", "date_published": "2024-03-05T23:38:53+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/03/05/we-went-to.html", "tags": ["2024 in Photos"] }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/03/05/hawa-hawa.html", "title": "Hawa Hawa", "content_html": "It was 1994, and I was nine years old in Abu Dhabi. I vividly remember dancing to Hawa Hawa track at our school event.
\nI have thought about this track randomly at various points in my life. I’m pleasantly surprised the YouTube algorithm has suggested this classic in my recommended videos list.
\nHere’s for your viewing pleasure:
\nThis track is the one I danced to.
\nAfter two decades, I learned that the original was composed and performed by Pakistani pop singer Hassan Jahangir. I was surprised but felt good that music has no borders.
\nHere’s the Legend himself performing for Coke Studio Pakistan.
\nMusic has no borders!
\n", "date_published": "2024-03-05T18:00:00+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/03/05/hawa-hawa.html", "tags": ["notes"] }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/03/04/cassette-radio-player.html", "content_html": "Cassette & Radio Player at our local GP Surgery. I was filled with nostalgia.
\n\n", "date_published": "2024-03-04T23:03:17+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/03/04/cassette-radio-player.html", "tags": ["2024 in Photos"] }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/03/04/the-musk-restart.html", "title": "The Musk 008 - Restart", "content_html": "I have been reluctant to post for quite some time. The resistance is natural. After much deliberation and push, I plan to post in this weekly reflection format.
\nI intend to share some key highlights from the past week and what I have learned and reflected on. I don’t have a set format for these posts. However, my target is to reach 26 posts. So, let’s start with the fifth issue.
\n🩺 I have been suffering from shoulder pain, which was affecting my grip strength and mobility. And calf muscle pain that was affecting my ability to walk. I went to the A&E, and after a series of tests, the symptoms might be due to muscle stiffness. I’m still struggling with it, but it is getting better. I’m looking forward to the physiotherapy session in the next few days to alleviate my pain and restore my strength.
\n🥡 My diet is messed up. I couldn’t cook much, so I ate takeaways and processed food. Now that I’m getting better. I want to start eating clean and get back into my exercise routine.
\n📔 I’m thinking deeply about journaling and how to better use apps like Day One and Standard Notes. I have been using Standard Notes for nearly two years now. It has been my go-to note-taking app. I have tried many, but I always go back to Standard Notes. Day One is a great app designed for journaling. But I’m still sceptical about privacy because of who owns the app, i.e. Automattic. I want to give Day One another go after, inspired by Daniel Pink’s Pinkcast episode on writing down one noteworthy thing at the end of the day. Also, a similar exercise is called Homework for Life by Matthew Dicks.
\nThanks very much for reading The Musk Newsletter – Issue 008.
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\nI have been using Standard Notes for nearly two years now. It has been my go-to note-taking app. I have tried many, but I always go back to Standard Notes.
\nDay One is a great app designed for journaling. But I’m still sceptical about privacy because of who owns the app, i.e. Automattic. I want to give Day One another go inspired by Daniel Pink’s Pinkcast episode on writing down one noteworthy thing at the end of the day. Also, a similar exercise is called Homework for Life by Matthew Dicks.
\n", "date_published": "2024-03-04T22:30:00+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/03/04/on-journaling-apps.html", "tags": ["notes"] }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/03/04/george-galloway-mp.html", "content_html": "George Galloway MP is in the House. I look forward to seeing his oratory and some smuck faces during the upcoming PMQs. It is time to get the popcorn ready! 🍿
\n", "date_published": "2024-03-04T19:25:14+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/03/04/george-galloway-mp.html" }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/02/27/testing-out-alttext.html", "content_html": "Testing out Alt-Text. I do not know how it works. I’m using the Mimi Uploader app, and I’m sure this Alt-Text thing is working.
\nToday, I went for a long stroll. The last few days have been really difficult due to food poisoning. I’m feeling much better now. I’m slowly returning to my exercise routine, and today is a good start.
\n\n", "date_published": "2024-02-24T20:42:09+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/02/24/today-i-went.html", "tags": ["2024 in Photos"] }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/02/24/currently-reading-supercommunicators.html", "content_html": "Currently reading: Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg 📚
\nActually listening on Audible. I am a fan of Duhigg’s previous books, The Power of Habit & Smarter Faster Better. I’m looking forward to learning what makes one a super-communicator.
\n", "date_published": "2024-02-24T12:07:03+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/02/24/currently-reading-supercommunicators.html", "tags": ["books"] }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/02/22/i-have-started.html", "content_html": "I have started watching Mr. & Mrs. Smith on Amazon Prime. I like the lead actors and their chemistry. I’m sure this series is going to be a huge success.
\n", "date_published": "2024-02-22T20:39:59+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/02/22/i-have-started.html" }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/02/15/predeparture-meal-at.html", "content_html": "Pre-departure meal at the Chennai International Airport. 🛫
\n\n", "date_published": "2024-02-15T21:55:27+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/02/15/predeparture-meal-at.html" }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/02/12/i-watched-american.html", "content_html": "I watched American Lawmakers question the TikTok CEO. Are American Lawmakers that stupid?
\n", "date_published": "2024-02-12T11:16:22+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/02/12/i-watched-american.html" }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/01/23/truth-justice-will.html", "content_html": "Truth & Justice will always triumph!
I have cancelled my Todoist Pro subscription. I felt nervous and guilty about it. Why do I have this feeling of guilt? I must learn to be uncomfortable with letting go of things that no longer serve me.
\n", "date_published": "2024-01-23T09:02:24+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/01/23/i-have-cancelled.html" }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/01/22/why-is-nimarata.html", "content_html": "Why is Nimarata Auntie still in the race? It’s over! It’s Trump vs Genocide Joe, lads!
\n", "date_published": "2024-01-22T19:40:24+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/01/22/why-is-nimarata.html" }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/01/21/i-have-this.html", "content_html": "I have this feeling of posting just once per day on Micro.blog. Maybe this comes from an invisible script after reading hundreds of blogs on blogging which recommends posting once a day.
\n", "date_published": "2024-01-21T10:51:17+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/01/21/i-have-this.html" }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/01/20/i-just-downloaded.html", "content_html": "I just downloaded the Happyfeed app after seeing it on this Homescreen Update post from a fellow microblogger, ner3y. If you choose to download the app, join me in a group huddle using this code. Let’s keep spreading positivity and happiness.
\n", "date_published": "2024-01-20T10:38:41+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/01/20/i-just-downloaded.html", "tags": ["storyworthy","notes"] }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/01/18/i-havent-been.html", "content_html": "I haven’t been following the news lately. I just found out Trump won the Iowa Primaries. I reckon Genocide Joe and his lackeys would be scrambling now!
\n", "date_published": "2024-01-18T00:48:48+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/01/18/i-havent-been.html" }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/01/14/i-walked-for.html", "content_html": "I walked for 5km on the treadmill. My target is to hit 5 km every day for the rest of the week. I think it is achievable.
\n", "date_published": "2024-01-14T23:23:22+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/01/14/i-walked-for.html" }, { "id": "http://ridwan.micro.blog/2024/01/13/i-have-been.html", "content_html": "I have been watching Reacher Series 2 on Amazon Prime. I’m not excited about it as I was for Series 1. I’m still going to watch it but certainly the excitement level is less for this new series.
\n", "date_published": "2024-01-13T15:03:44+00:00", "url": "https://ridwan.blog/2024/01/13/i-have-been.html" } ] }