ENKR's Blog | Jing Hui PANG

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📌 Why I Started This Blog

initially, i started writing because i wanted to leave something behind—a way for my grandchildren or anyone curious about who i was to know me beyond just a name or a few photos (...fr). i wanted to capture my thoughts, experiences, and journey in life so that even after i'm gone, my words will remain.

✍️ What I Learned Along the Way

over time, i realised that writing a blog wasn't just about leaving something behind—it became one of the best ways for me to reflect. sitting down to write helps me process everything—the ups and downs, what went well, what i could've done better, and how i should move forward. this habit has become something i look forward to each week, a way to slow down and think.

💡 What This Blog Covers

right now, my blog is mostly about journaling—documenting my life and thoughts. but i also share technical insights, knowledge, and lessons i've learned along the way. everything here is a reflection of how my life unfolds, one event at a time.

⏳ How Often I Write

i journal once a week—well, most of the time. there are weeks when life gets too hectic, and i go without writing for a while, but i always come back.

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✨ Highlights of the Week

thursday, i brought my new friend to lau pa sat, checked out the merlion, and walked around the city, had a few more gym sessions with her too. 🌃

AND... i received an interview invitation from my dream company 😭🙏🏽❤️ i am SOOOOOOOO excited just thinking about it! ADSLKJLKJDSALJKASD

5A1 4/5 重聚! though sadly ryan couldn't make it this time. 🥺

my prof for TCX1101, jonathon j dropped a quote in math class that really stuck with me.

"If you're not being pushed, being uncomfortable, you're not learning." - Jonathon Teo, 20 Aug 2025

one thing i felt i lost this week was not fully using the time after class to consult with professors. i could've done more homework beforehand to prepare better questions. instead, i found myself defaulting to asking gpt... which honestly feels a bit messed up, like i'm missing out on learning directly from experts right in front of me.

i also reflected a lot on how different things are in class versus at work. in class, people tend to rush for answers, but at work, it doesn't work like that. you can't just be the "smart, reactive student" who's quick on the spot - what matters more is patience, deeper thinking, and delivering something that actually holds up.

another big reflection (and tough decision) was to really focus on the signal-to-noise ratio in my life. i had to cut out things that aren't important and reprioritise my lists — my tasks, my time, everything.

also, missing my 121-day leetcode streak was rough... but i realised there are things more important right now that deserve my focus. letting go wasn't easy, but it's a big lesson for me. it doesn't mean i'm stopping the things i love - just shifting them down the priority list for now. sometimes, that's what growth looks like. 🌱

✨ Highlights of the Week

this weeks highlight would be me finally taking the first baby steps toward my personal trainer "project". after resetting my goal list and reprioritising my current projects, i decided to move PT higher up—even though my studies still take the top spot, i want to actively create small experiments to test myself.

so, i started simple: making more fitness friends i could "teach" and get feedback from. i posted on xhs about my intuition around training and invited people to work out together at AF/NUS gyms. to my surprise, three people joined me last week! it was so much fun, and i really got to see where i'm strong and where i'm still weak when it comes to teaching.

one thing i noticed: i can break down exercises in simple terms for guys quite naturally, but i struggle more with explaining to females—probably because of differences in height, leverage, and strength, which change how they perceive movement cues. that's something i'll need to take note on and improve on.

besides that, i've also been keeping up with job applications, making sure i aim for the right roles. and of course, i've been starting lessons early at NUS to stay ahead—small wins stacking up!