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Shortcut to Smart Living: Auto-Opening Garage in Finland
Life
Jan 14, 2025

Shortcut to Smart Living: Auto-Opening Garage in Finland

In Finland, I used iOS Shortcuts with Bluetooth and geofencing to automate garage door access—turning a small hassle into a smart solution.

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Escaping Winter: A Warm Christmas in Málaga
Life
Jan 4, 2025

Escaping Winter: A Warm Christmas in Málaga

We left the cold behind in Finland to spend a warm and peaceful Mediterranean Christmas in sunny Málaga.

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Starting Anew in Finland: 15 Years Away from Home
Life
Aug 21, 2023

Starting Anew in Finland: 15 Years Away from Home

From Huainan to Shanghai and finally Finland, this is not just a move across countries, but a 15-year journey of growth, career, and change.

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Be a Shepherd and Seek the White Reindeer in the Forest
Life
Sep 27, 2022

Be a Shepherd and Seek the White Reindeer in the Forest

A 5-day road trip through the grasslands, forests, and borderlands of Hulunbuir—meeting reindeer, prairie skies, and the poetry of a freer life.

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Shanghai Stunt City: A Forgotten Egyptian-Themed Park
Life
Aug 29, 2022

Shanghai Stunt City: A Forgotten Egyptian-Themed Park

Hidden on Changxing Island, this once-Egyptian-themed amusement park from the 1990s is now a fading memory of Shanghai’s urban past.

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Spontaneous Trip to Liyang
Life
Aug 15, 2022

Spontaneous Trip to Liyang

An impromptu summer trip to Liyang after a missed flight to Changsha — hot springs, lakes, and bamboo forests under 40°C heat.

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Greetings from the World
Life
Jan 22, 2019

Greetings from the World

An engineer’s story of building a postcard exchange platform—connecting strangers around the world through stories, creativity, and serendipitous messages.

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What's It Like to Work at Mapbox?
Life
Jul 6, 2018

What's It Like to Work at Mapbox?

Mofei reflects on his onboarding trip to Mapbox's US offices, highlighting open communication, inclusive culture, and quirky workplace details like gender-neutral bathrooms and office meme wars.

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Mofei Projects in 2017: Everything Is a Miracle
Life
Jan 15, 2018

Mofei Projects in 2017: Everything Is a Miracle

A retrospective of Mofei’s major 2017 projects—from data bus Marine to scaffolding tool Keeler and visualization system Visual—highlighting innovations in front-end architecture, developer experience, and urban IoT visualization.

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The Yellow of Huangshan, the Mountain of Huangshan
Life
Oct 7, 2015

The Yellow of Huangshan, the Mountain of Huangshan

A five-day spontaneous journey through Huangshan City and the mountain itself, capturing breathtaking views, serendipitous encounters, and the rediscovered joy of travel where both body and soul are truly on the road.

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6 High-Paying Careers of the Future
Life
Feb 15, 2014

6 High-Paying Careers of the Future

Discover six promising and high-paying careers shaping the future and transforming how we live and work.

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How to Become an Outstanding Web Front-End Developer?
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Dec 27, 2013

How to Become an Outstanding Web Front-End Developer?

Discover the skills, mindset, and communication needed to excel as a front-end engineer while balancing diverse stakeholder demands.

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A Letter I Once Wrote to Myself
Life
Nov 14, 2013

A Letter I Once Wrote to Myself

Looking back at a letter written four years ago, witnessing growth through effort and inspiring continued progress.

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Internship Insights for Current and Future College Interns
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Sep 5, 2013

Internship Insights for Current and Future College Interns

Sharing real experiences on how to grow fast, acquire skills, find direction, and move toward career success through internships.

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Upgrading My Blog: From PHP to Node.js, Growing Step by Step
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Jul 9, 2013

Upgrading My Blog: From PHP to Node.js, Growing Step by Step

Rebuilding the blog with Node.js has been challenging yet rewarding, with many bugs but unwavering enthusiasm and a drive to keep improving.

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