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A Bundle of Things I Like & Recommend

A page that is a collection of link and text, for everything that I recommend, stuff, experiences and otherwise in personal life.

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I wanted to create a collection of things I like and recommendations I have. This is especially useful because, before I buy anything, I spend days rabbit holing, aka, researching possible options. Perhaps it's helpful for someone to have that information already collected. Because, sometimes it is useful for me to have that information a few years down the line.

When it comes to purchases, I'm neither extremely frugal nor frivolous with money. I often wait for sales and coupons to buy something I want, and I'm usually willing to be patient. Of course, I'm not a professional reviewer, so my comparisons often come from gathering specifications and reviews, rather than using different product options myself, especially for larger purchases.

Some of these topics are detailed enough to warrant their own posts, while others are semi-detailed and fit well in the Blurbs section. However, most of these are small tidbits that I didn't want to create separate posts for.

This page serves as a text and link bookmark section for all the things I like and would recommend (and why). Over time, if I'm satisfied with certain items, I may not always check out newly released alternatives, which could mean the list might become somewhat outdated, so while it might not be constantly updated, I’ll aim to ensure the information remains accurate.

How to read this?

If there is a page link for a bullet point, use that for additional details. Otherwise, expand the "..." toggle below the tl;dr section for more information. For a quick recommendation, the tl;dr box should suffice. Use the table of contents to jump/skim between categories.

Software

Gadgets

Travel

Food

  • Restaurants I Like
  • Indian Curry Sauces
    tl;dr

    Just get Seeti. And yes, their Seeti Better Butter Chicken Sauce - 1 pack is awesome.

    "..."

    As someone who has been in US for the past 7 years (as of Sep 24, 2024), sometimes I am lazy and do not want to spend hours simmering down the curry sauces. And none of the packaged sauces are good. Except for Seeti. Seeti is a god send, has the perfect sauces, i.e., they taste just like how it used to back at home. They aren’t as cheap as jarred sauces, but they are cheaper than eating out at restaurants, just add your own protein and you are done!

Entertainment

Skincare

Here's something I want to say before giving any recommendations: Everyone's skin is different, and unfortunately, skincare is very much a trial-and-error process to find your best match. I have medium tan skin and occasionally get acne, though it hasn't been cystic or hormonal in nature. My skin is very dry, sometimes oily in the T-zone. I struggle with hyperpigmentation and slight facial hair growth.

When it comes to Korean skincare, I prefer ordering from YesStyle and Stylevana rather than American retailers. It's hard to identify counterfeit products, and sunscreens in the US often lack the newer filters. These filters, while rigorously tested in Korea, aren't yet FDA-approved in the United States.

Cat Stuff