Welcome to My Blog This is my first post on my new Hugo website! Hugo is a fast and flexible static site generator that makes it easy to create beautiful websites. I’m excited to start sharing my thoughts and experiences here. Stay tuned for more content!
A Simple Ritual There’s something sacred about that first cup of coffee in the morning. It’s not just about the caffeine—it’s about the ritual, the moment of pause before the day begins. The Process I’ve developed a specific routine: grinding the beans, heating the water to just the right temperature, the slow pour, watching the steam rise. Each step is deliberate, mindful. A Moment of Clarity In those quiet morning minutes, before emails and notifications, I find clarity. Ideas seem to flow more freely. Problems feel more solvable. ...
Why Hugo? Hugo is a fantastic static site generator that combines speed, flexibility, and ease of use. I recently set up this site using Hugo, and I’m impressed with how quickly everything came together. Getting Started The installation process is straightforward: # Install Hugo (macOS) brew install hugo # Create a new site hugo new site my-site # Add a theme cd my-site git clone https://github.com/adityatelange/hugo-PaperMod.git themes/PaperMod Configuration Hugo’s configuration is simple and powerful. The hugo.toml file lets you control everything from site metadata to theme settings. ...
Beyond the Mainstream While AAA titles get all the attention, some of the most memorable gaming experiences come from indie developers. Here are a few gems that deserve more recognition. Celeste A challenging platformer with a beautiful story about overcoming anxiety and self-doubt. The pixel art is gorgeous, the music is incredible, and the gameplay is tight and rewarding. Hollow Knight This Metroidvania masterpiece offers a vast, interconnected world to explore. The hand-drawn art style is stunning, and the combat system is deep and satisfying. ...
Typography Matters Good typography is the foundation of great web design. Choosing the right fonts, establishing a clear hierarchy, and ensuring readability can make or break a website. White Space Don’t be afraid of white space. It gives your content room to breathe and helps guide the user’s eye. Cluttered designs are overwhelming and difficult to navigate. Mobile-First Approach Design for mobile first, then enhance for larger screens. This ensures your site works well on all devices and forces you to focus on what’s truly important. ...
The Journey Begins Meditation has become an essential part of my daily routine. What started as a five-minute experiment has transformed into a practice that brings clarity and calm to my entire day. Starting Small When I first began meditating, I struggled to sit still for even a few minutes. My mind would race with thoughts about work, responsibilities, and endless to-do lists. But persistence paid off. The Benefits After just a few weeks of consistent practice, I noticed: ...
List Comprehensions List comprehensions are one of Python’s most elegant features. Instead of: squares = [] for x in range(10): squares.append(x**2) You can write: squares = [x**2 for x in range(10)] Context Managers Always use context managers for file operations: # Good with open('file.txt', 'r') as f: content = f.read() # Avoid f = open('file.txt', 'r') content = f.read() f.close() F-Strings F-strings make string formatting much cleaner: name = "Alice" age = 30 message = f"My name is {name} and I'm {age} years old" The enumerate() Function When you need both index and value: items = ['apple', 'banana', 'cherry'] for index, item in enumerate(items): print(f"{index}: {item}") Dictionary Comprehensions Just like list comprehensions, but for dictionaries: ...
Living in the Present Mindfulness isn’t just about sitting on a cushion—it’s about bringing awareness to every moment of your day. Simple Practices I’ve found that the most powerful mindfulness practices are often the simplest: Morning Routine: Instead of rushing through your morning, take a moment to really taste your coffee, feel the warmth of the shower, or notice the light coming through your window. Walking Meditation: When walking, pay attention to each step. Feel your feet connecting with the ground. Notice the rhythm of your movement. ...
Back to the Classics There’s something special about revisiting the games of our youth. Whether it’s the pixelated graphics of the 8-bit era or the polygonal worlds of early 3D, retro games hold a unique charm. Why We Return Nostalgia plays a part, but it’s more than that. Many classic games have a simplicity and focus that modern titles sometimes lack. They had to make every pixel count. The Golden Age The 16-bit era (SNES, Genesis) represents a high point in game design. Games like Chrono Trigger, Super Metroid, and Sonic the Hedgehog 2 remain masterpieces decades later. ...
The Paradox It might seem counterintuitive, but constraints often fuel creativity rather than limit it. When we have unlimited options, we can become paralyzed by choice. Finding Freedom in Limits Some of my most creative work has come from working within tight constraints. A limited color palette, a specific word count, or a fixed timeframe forces us to think differently. The Blank Page Problem The blank page can be intimidating. But give yourself a constraint—write exactly 500 words, use only three colors, create something in 30 minutes—and suddenly the path forward becomes clearer. ...