Hello World! Hello Blog!
Let’s get one thing out of the way: this isn’t a typical blog. Sure, I’ll be writing stuff here—things no one will probably read—but this website is more than that. It’s my personal playground, a space where I can capture and share my values, my random thoughts, my life story, and whatever else I feel like putting out there. It’s a repository for my favorite recipes, my travel memories, and basically, my subjective take on the world. More than a collection of posts, it’s a digital reflection of who I am, evolving as I do.
The Encyclopedia of Absolute and Relative Knowledge
If you’ve ever read Bernard Werber’s books, you might recognize the concept of The Encyclopedia of Absolute and Relative Knowledge. It’s a collection of subjective and absolute knowledge—the kind of thing you can imagine flipping through forever and always finding something fascinating. That idea hooked me when I was younger. The sheer scope and ambition of it fascinated me. I dreamed of creating something like that someday—a place where people could find not just "facts," but insights, opinions, and the essence of a person's worldview. Now that I've got the skills to make it happen, this website is my humble attempt at doing just that. It's not just a project; it's a passion rooted in the stories, ideas, and inspirations that have shaped me over the years.
What You'll Find Here (Eventually)
This site will (hopefully) become a treasure trove of everything I care about. Want to know my favorite songs? They'll be here. Curious about the food I love and how to cook it? Got you covered. Need my unsolicited opinion on a recent political event in South Korea? Yep, I'll probably rant about that too. And let's not forget the obscure stuff: random philosophical musings, niche programming advice, or reflections on some book that's been gathering dust on my shelf for years.
But this isn't just for the present. Someday, when I'm gone (assuming someone keeps paying the hosting bills), this site could become a kind of legacy. Something that lasts, that reflects who I was and what I stood for. To me, that's meaningful in a way that's hard to put into words. It's a digital footprint—one that goes beyond social media snapshots or fleeting tweets—offering a deeper glimpse into my mind and heart. This blog is my chance to leave something enduring, something that others might stumble upon and find value in long after I'm gone.
Why I Built It Myself
I've wanted to start a blog for ages, but here's the thing: every blogging platform I tried felt... wrong. It's not even about specific features—though let's be real, I probably couldn't list what I wanted if you asked. What I did know is that I needed something deeply personal, something that could grow and evolve with me. A platform that changes as I do, reflecting my personality, preferences, values, and skills as a programmer. That's not something you can just download off the internet. So I built it. Building this blog was about more than technical challenges; it was about crafting something that felt alive, malleable, and uniquely mine. With each update, I'm weaving more of myself into its code and content.
There's also a kind of satisfaction in knowing that I've made something from scratch. It's like cooking a meal from fresh ingredients instead of ordering takeout—frustrating at times, sure, but ultimately rewarding in ways that pre-made solutions can't match. Every bug I've fixed, every feature I've added, and every design tweak has been a step toward creating something that's not just functional, but meaningful.
A Labor of Love (and Frustration)
I have invested countless hours of thought and effort into the design and technical implementation. It's not perfect, but it's mine (and partly ChatGPT's), and I'm proud of it. And let's not sugarcoat things—there were plenty of moments when I wanted to chuck my laptop out the window. Debugging late at night, running into endless CSS headaches, or realizing that my "great idea" for a feature didn't work at all—it's been a ride. But those frustrations are part of the process, and honestly, they make the end result feel that much more rewarding.
Creating something like this has taught me patience, perseverance, and a whole new level of respect for anyone who's built something from the ground up. It's not just a project; it's a testament to what's possible when you're willing to put in the work—even when it feels like the odds are stacked against you.
The Beginning of Something Bigger
Right now, this site doesn't have much content. (You're literally reading the first post.) But this platform is just getting started. As I add more content, refine the design, and build new features, it'll grow into something unique—something that feels like an extension of me. I have big plans for this site: music player, map of travel histories, project showcase... Who knows? It might even turn into something other people find useful or interesting. For now, it's a blank canvas, brimming with potential.
So if you're here, welcome. Stick around. Dive into whatever catches your eye. And if you're not... well, you'll probably never see this anyway, but that's okay. This isn't just about being seen—it's about creating something that matters, even if only to me.
One thread already in this growing encyclopedia is Beyond Imagination's Gravity.