Category: Slice of Life

From Blue Yeti to Fifine AM8

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Photo info: FUJIFILM X-T10, 35mm, f/2, 1/500 sec, ISO800
 “Fifine Mic” Cedar Park, 2025

For a while, I was plagued by persistent connection problems with my Blue Yeti microphone. It was incredibly frustrating. After troubleshooting endlessly, I decided to try a different microphone: the Fifine AM8.

I’ve been using the Fifine AM8 for about a month now, and I’m happy to report that I haven’t encountered a single connection issue. This alone has been a huge improvement!

Beyond its reliability, I also prefer the Fifine AM8’s form factor. It’s more streamlined and takes up less desk space compared to the bulkier Blue Yeti. Plus, the Fifine AM8 has a customizable LED ring, which adds a cool aesthetic touch to my setup.

Overall, the Fifine AM8 has been a fantastic replacement for my Blue Yeti. It’s reliable, has a great design, and offers some nice extra features. If you’re looking for a new microphone, I definitely recommend giving the Fifine AM8 a try!

Evening Walk

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 2.2200000286119mm, f/2.2, 1/3900 sec, ISO50
 “Evening Glow” Cedar Park, 2025

Lately, I’ve been enjoying going for walks in the neighborhood while listening to audiobooks. It’s so relaxing and fun. Highly recommend! And I also can recommend Shokz headphones. They are really comfy and safe for running/walking since they don’t block your ear canal, so you can hear traffic and other potential hazards.

Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/120 sec, ISO160
 “Hot Sauce” Cedar Park, 2025

I’m turning some Scotch Bonnet peppers, gifted by my Mom and cousin, into homemade hot sauce. I’ve already removed the seeds and prepped the peppers, and now they’re resting for a day. Next, I’ll add vinegar and let the mixture sit for another week. I’m excited (and slightly nervous) to see just how intense this sauce will be!

Big Wheel

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/210 sec, ISO64
 “Big Wheel” Austin, 2025

I was at the car dealership getting maintenance and inspection done on Mariko’s car and I had a few minutes to check out the new cars. Wow, the wheels on this beauty were impressive! And look at that brake disc. It’s massive! So different than my Subaru.

Happy Lamb Hot Pot

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Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/120 sec, ISO64
 “Hot Pot” Austin, 2025

Last night, we tried a new all-you-can-eat hot pot restaurant, Happy Lamb. They offer two tiers of meat. The regular level looked good, but the higher level was only $5 more per person and included premium cuts like wagyu beef and ribeye, so we upgraded. The selection of vegetables and seafood was also impressive, and both broths we chose were delicious, though I especially enjoyed the spicy one.

I’d definitely recommend Happy Lamb. It’s delicious, and the all-you-can-eat dinner is reasonably priced at $29/$34 per person.

Photo info: Apple iPhone 15 Pro, 6.7649998656528mm, f/1.8, 1/120 sec, ISO80
 “Hot Pot” Austin, 2025