notes from my life
Some things are worth writing down slowly.
Posts on my experience of life, culture, politics, arts, and the collection of what I enjoy from films, series, and music; when the robots are asleep.
Words as Weapons: How Media Framing Shapes the Iran War Narrative
Why “hit” and “destroyed” dominate coverage of US-Israeli strikes while “intercepted” and “no damage” define Iranian ones — and what that gap in language reveals.
When Fine Print Fails: How We Took On an Airline’s (Jetstar) "Final Position"
The story of how I got a full refund for a Jetstar flight cancelled due to weather.
The (rotten) Apple Illusion
How the EU Standoff Exposed a Walled Garden of Disrespect
Three Doors: Announcing the New Site
Why ali.mk is now a house with three doors instead of one crowded room.
Why I'm Closing My Twitter Account
On platforms, principles, and what we owe the places where we speak.
The Role of Noises in Chinese Dining Etiquette: A Cultural Insight
Slurping, burping, and rènao — why a good meal in China is supposed to be loud, and what the old ritual texts actually said about it.
ADHD Care and Diagnosis in Sweden
The practical, bureaucratic, and emotional map of getting assessed in Stockholm.
Spread of the war
Iran WarThe war is stretching and widening over time and space.
Aug 2026Lowered tensions — US running low on munitions
Iran WarAs the U.S. faces critical munition shortages, a shift toward diplomacy emerges amid easing tensions and a potential Strait of Hormuz deal.
Aug 2026