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I ran into the problem where jekyll-last-modified-at plugin did not work properly on Cloudflare pages. Luckily, I found the solution via Github issue. The fix for this issue is to update the Build command to be git fetch --unshallow && bundle exec jekyll build. Also a quick update: I’m testing hosting running this site on a VPS instead of Cloudflare. Let’s see how it affects the uptime. ⌘ [Read more](https://jasonthai.me/blog/2023/09/05/cloudflare-pages-jekyll-last-modified-at/) 2023-09-01T07:00:00Z **Nextcloud Restore Attempt**
I have my own instance of Nextcloud running on docker at home and have been using borgmatic to back up this service for a while now. Yesterday, I attempted my occasional disaster recovery routine and ran into some surprises. Below is a recap of what happened. Borgmatic Config If you are not familiar with Borgmatic, it’s a configuration-file driven wrapper for BorgBackup. Think of it as docker-compose with respect to docker. A snippet of my configuration: $ cat /etc/bor ... ⌘ [Read more](https://jasonthai.me/blog/2023/09/01/nextcloud-disaster-recovery-attempt/) 2023-08-21T07:00:00Z **Recipes for a Tired Day**
Have you ever felt so exhausted at the end of the day that you fell asleep as soon as your head hit the pillow? I’m not talking about the usual kind of tired that comes from a long day at work or school. I’m talking about the kind of tired that makes your whole body feel heavy and your eyelids droop. I don’t usually get this kind of tired, given that I have a very sedentary work style. Even daily exercises such as running don’t tire me out as much as they used to anymore. But, there ... ⌘ [Read more](https://jasonthai.me/blog/2023/08/21/recipes-for-a-tired-day/) 2023-08-15T07:00:00Z **Art of Not Giving a F*ck**
Edited Sep 02 2023: Vy pointed out the response should be “so what” rather than “then what”. I agree this is more accurate and have updated the article accordingly. Today I came across a Youtube video called “The miracle of not giving a fuck”, in which JV, the author of the video, covers the topic in a humorous but enlighting way about how to not let other people’s judgment affect us in negative ways. I am not sure whether this is an original idea. Still, his point is that the resp ... ⌘ [Read more](https://jasonthai.me/blog/2023/08/15/art-of-not-giving-a-fck/) 2023-08-13T07:00:00Z **A Visit from a Friend**
Last night a friend of Vy and mine stopped by our place. It was T, who is our high school friend, along with her husband K and their baby M. They had visited their relatives beforehand and thought of dropping by to hang out with us. It doesn’t seem so special to have friends visit us, but there is a reason I want to write about it. They remembered that we were nearby and wanted to see us. There’s a heartwarming feeling to know that someone thought about you and wanted to see you. When w ... ⌘ [Read more](https://jasonthai.me/blog/2023/08/13/a-visit-from-a-friend/) 2023-08-11T07:00:00Z **Moving to Sourcehut**
For quite a while, this site has been posted on Cloudflare Pages (before that it was on Github Page). I don’t really have any complaint about it as the uptime is great (perfect 100%). I found out Sourcehut not long ago and the dedication for open source just clicks with me. This is why I decided to support the ecosystem by using their ecosystem to host the blog. I also found out how to move one git repo to another from a stackoverflow post. There is some clean up to do such as removing the ... ⌘ [Read more](https://jasonthai.me/blog/2023/08/11/moving-to-sourcehut/) 2023-08-09T07:00:00Z **What would you be?**
fun conversation I had with co-workers ⌘ [Read more](https://jasonthai.me/blog/2023/08/09/what-would-you-be/) 2023-08-07T07:00:00Z **1000 Miles and Counting on Feet**
A milestone unlocked ⌘ [Read more](https://jasonthai.me/blog/2023/08/07/1000-miles-and-counting-on-feet/) 2023-04-30T07:00:00Z **21st Birthday Gift, From Vy**
A curated playlist as a birthday gift from Vy ⌘ [Read more](https://jasonthai.me/blog/2023/04/30/21st-birthday-gift-from-vy/) 2022-11-06T07:00:00Z **2022 Rock ‘n’ Roll San Jose Half Marathon**
A look back in 2022 Rock 'n' Roll San Jose Half Marathon ⌘ [Read more](https://jasonthai.me/blog/2022/11/06/2022-rock-n-roll-san-jose-half-marathon/) 2023-09-15T07:00:00Z **On Vy’s Birthday**
Another year means another piece of poetry for you. I hope you enjoy this piece. On your birthday, I just want to say I’m grateful for your being with me, for who you are, and for the thoughts that you have shared with me. I’m lucky to be the one to listen to your stories, to be able to laugh along your side, and also to be able to see the tears from your eyes. There’s something that I’d like you to do starting now. That is to foster your inner child, to be able to grow inward and be in touch with ... ⌘ [Read more](https://jasonthai.me/blog/2023/09/15/on-vy-birthday/) 2023-09-25T07:00:00Z **Chaining Wireguard Tunnels**
Use Wireguard to route home network traffic to VPN ⌘ [Read more](https://jasonthai.me/blog/2023/09/25/chaining-wireguard-tunnels/) 2023-10-04T07:00:00Z **2023 San Jose Half Marathon Recap**
Race Information Name: Rock’n’Roll San Jose Marathon Date: October 1, 2023 Distance: 13.1 miles Location: San Jose, CA Website: https://www.runrocknroll.com/san-jose Time: 1:43:52 Goals Goal Description Completed? A Finish Yes B Sub 1:50 Yes C Sub 1:45 Yes D Sub 1:40 No Splits Mile Time Pace 3.1 23:33 7:35 5 36:42 6:57 8 1:01:55 8:25 10 1:18:02 8:04 13.1 1:43:52 8:21 Training I made a goal to run a sub-2-hour marathon after the race last year and started running pretty ... ⌘ [Read more](https://jasonthai.me/blog/2023/10/04/2023-san-jose-half-marathon/) 2023-10-16T07:00:00Z **Self Reflection #1**
I’ve walked the paths many have walked. I’m solving problems many people have solved. I’m living in a house a few people have called home. I do not grow the food I eat Or make the clothes I wear The technology that I use is invented by someone. I once knew some people whose names I no longer remember. I once knew some people who no longer exist. I know some people with whom I’ve lost touch. I know some people who no longer remember me. I know some people that I’m hesitant to talk to. Every now ... ⌘ [Read more](https://jasonthai.me/blog/2023/10/16/self-reflection-1/) 2023-11-06T08:00:00Z **Boba - Our Neighbor’s Dog**
Vy and I have been taking care of Boba, our neighbor’s dog for a few days now and I decided to write a little note about our experience of welcoming him to our family. About Boba We got to know him maybe a bit more than a year ago when walking around a nearby park. Boba was walking along with our neighbor and Yuna got sight of him. Up until then, Yuna had not played with too many of her kind. She and Boba got along quickly. We weren’t too sure about letting her off leash in the park ... ⌘ [Read more](https://jasonthai.me/blog/2023/11/06/boba-our-neighbor-dog/)