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09:33 Starting to Study Last night, I spent some time tinkering with my phone again, but luckily, I went to bed relatively early. Maintaining a slight sense of hunger and fatigue can help foster a more disciplined and proactive lifestyle. 11:49 Lemon + Cured Meat Adding two slices of lemon when blanching cured meat can bring out a unique aroma while also reducing the oxidized taste of the meat. The main reason eggs stick to the pan is that the pan and oil aren’t hot enough. On an induction stove, try to crack the egg closer to the center of the pan. ...

12:13 A fairly focused morning of studying Summer has arrived, and the temperature is no longer a major obstacle to getting out of bed. I’ve also been less inclined to laze around in the mornings compared to before. Originally, I wanted to find a desktop timer app to help plan study and rest periods. On GitHub, I came across ClassIsland, a project that even includes a class schedule feature, making me feel like I’ve returned to my student days. ...

Human laziness is, to some extent, a manifestation of the law of inertia, and it inherently carries significant friction. A person lying down or at rest finds it difficult to maintain a state of continuous forward motion. 00:09 Getting ready for bed Spent most of today watching educational videos and discovered a highly capable teacher with solid values: The Right Path in Public Exams is Full of Vicissitudes. I also found his verbatim notes on interviews, which I’ve reposted on my blog: Verbatim Notes on Interview Insights | The Right Path in Public Exams is Full of Vicissitudes. ...

11:34 The Printer Has Arrived Getting ready to go downstairs and pick it up. 16:43 Finished a Rough Set of Essay Questions Some of the questions were still quite challenging. If I don’t practice beforehand, I’ll definitely be at a loss during the exam. The printer is set up now, but it feels a bit cheap. Maybe it’s because of the price point. The photo prints aren’t very clear, and the color accuracy isn’t great either. Oh well, I can use it to print various types of paper, calendars, and such in the future, which is still quite nice. ...