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Written by Mee Cha who is probably twiddling her thumbs wondering what's next on the menu. Github | LinkedIn | Instagram
March 08, 2021
A covid update
It’s been a hot minute. Let me shape my world right now since I didn’t get to do a proper reflection and didn’t write much last year. We’re…
June 03, 2020
Adding a domain to netlify
I’ve previously added a custom domain to my Netlify website for my site (this one) and I need to do it again for my podcast Poor People. I…
May 31, 2020
Replanting ZZ
Adoption in 2017 I adopted this ZZ plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) from a previous employer back in 2017. It lived in a 6 inch pot in the…
May 18, 2020
Hanging Macrame Basket
Knots Notes on knots you will use: lark’s head square clove hitch gather/wrapping Materials Used a 16cm diameter ring as my support Measured…
May 14, 2020
Secrets to a Green Thumb
A person with a green thumb is defined to be someone excellent at taking care of plants. They have an uncanny ability to help plants thrive…
February 23, 2020
My go-to interview questions (as a candidate)
As a candidate before any interview call, whether an introductory call or a technical screen, I always prepare with a listen of questions I…
February 17, 2020
On Recruiters
Early on in my recent job search, I finally decided to respond to a recruiter. For the sake of this article, let’s called her Tiffany (not…
February 12, 2020
Interviews Suck
I’m convinced no one likes interviews. Candidates dread it. Interviewers, hiring managers, and companies don’t like wasting time, especially…
February 10, 2020
An eye for design
I’m not sure whether to file this under code or art because… isn’t it both? I’m not classically trained in design in any way but have worked…
January 20, 2020
On fear and failure
I’ve been holding myself back for a while now. Maybe for a decade? Perhaps my whole professional career. I try my best to prepare myself for…
January 06, 2020
Being Unemployed
I’m currently unemployed (spoiler alert: Silicon Valley tech company meltdown). I’m surprisingly enjoying it. I haven’t had a break in…
December 30, 2019
Do I even photography?
I’ve had the itch to learn photography for over a decade. Let’s be clear, I take photos of food pretty often on my phone, but that’s just…
December 29, 2019
Helpful ES6 JavaScript console tips
I admit it; I sometimes get into a bind debugging some of my JavaScript. Something that helps me climb out of my hole is the ability to see…
December 18, 2019
How I plan my travels
I’ve had my fair share of domestic and international travels. I wouldn’t say I’m seasoned, but I do find I have a pretty good grasp on some…
November 16, 2019
Learn while planning
I have a trip planned to explore more of the Scottish Highlands next year (2020). I’ve been itching to return because my last trip was only…
April 23, 2019
Learnings from 2019 Google Next and SmashingConf SF
I had the opportunity to attend Google NEXT and SmashingConf SF 2019. Both were in San Francisco, CA and within weeks of each other, so I…
March 05, 2019
Writing Your Own Performance Review
I’m not the type to boast. I wasn’t born and raised to properly receive complements (queue awkward silence when someone says my hair looks…
February 18, 2019
Negative Painting
Inspired by the scales of Ashley’s bookmark class exercise, I decided to try out my own negative painting. Paper: St. Cuthberts Mill…
February 15, 2019
Making my own watercolor palette
Those little premade watercolor palettes were nice and economical, useful for starting my watercolor journey, testing which hues match my…
September 14, 2018
Why a style guide
When I joined the Customer Experience team to build a new component library, we quickly found a need to publish a style guide. What is it…
May 01, 2018
Addressing Front-End Pipeline Frustrations
My entrance to the engineering team was a bit non-standard. I joined the organization as a front-end developer on the Customer Experience…