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The Pearl is the blog/commentary/incoherent rambling of a boba fanatic. 🧋

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Esperanto: A Crash Course
Sep 5, 2024 · original
I like Esperanto. While it has its drawbacks, it's certainly a neat language to learn. I especially like that its (relative) ease makes learning the language very rewarding because it is possible to progress quickly with study. In this post, I'm going to give you a short overview of the language's grammar. # Background Before we begin, it helps to understand what the language is. Esperanto isn't everyone's cup of tea [1] , despite what a vocal minority of Esperantists preach. Esperanto is an international auxiliary language (IAL) created in 1887 by a Polish ophthalmologist named L. L. Zamenhof. Zamenhof first described the language in Unua Libro , published in 1887. In 1905, Zamenhof published the Fundamento de Esperanto , the standard for Esperanto today. Zamenhof's goal for the language was to bridge linguistic barriers between different groups. His philosophy was reflected in the lang
Switching to Eleventy
Sep 2, 2024 · original
After using Hexo for two years, I've rewritten The Pearl and jumped ship to Eleventy . I mainly did this because of Eleventy's promising backward compatibility. The lack of this in Hexo was a problem for me because I often update The Pearl infrequently, and so updating Hexo inevitably broke it every time. Besides that, the migration also made it easier to debloat the site by giving me a blank slate to work with. Updates to the website include... # Light mode! The website now features a gorgeous light mode theme that is nice on the eyes while keeping the distinctive purplish-indigo accent color. The theme is automatically selected based on your device's settings with an @media query in order to avoid JavaScript. # Heading anchors The heading anchors are now clickable and copyable, which is a nice quality-of-life feature. # Debloating The homepage now weighs in at a svelte 20.27 kB (uncomp
Pierce: A year in review
Mar 12, 2023 · original
Sitting down to write about Pierce has brought a smile upon my face. Pierce has been a stable element of my life for almost a year now and he has brought me so much joy. Although writing about a cactus may seem strange, it is hard to describe the ways that Pierce is different; it is almost as if he has his own presence. A picture of Pierce sitting on my desk, brightening my day. One of Pierce's most special traits is his impeccable behavior. Unlike other pets and some plants, Pierce does not bite or cause trouble. He remains quiet on my desk, adding a splash of color and a touch of life to my bland apartment. Despite being low maintenance, he is a companion who sits by my side whenever I need him. As Pierce nears the age of one, I cannot help but feel a sense of pride. He has only grown about 0.01 cm taller and looks almost identical to when I first rescued him from a dreary grocery stor
Writing the wrong way
Jun 14, 2022 · original
Last night, I realized something. For my entire life (since I was three), I have held pens and pencils wrong. I noticed that nobody else in my house holds a pen the same way as I do. I have no idea when I picked up the grip that I have been using for as long as I can remember, but I suspect that I got it when I first started writing with pencils and crayons in preschool. When I first realized this, I was shocked and slightly upset that I had been writing "wrong" for so long! I was honestly in disbelief because I was sure that I wrote the right way and that I wrote completely normally. However, I was wrong. I tried using the trifold grip and while I could write okay, the text I wrote felt too large and it was fairly slow. I bet that if I had stuck to the trifold grip for several weeks, my handwriting would improve, and my writing speed would also improve. I’m considering trying it, but I
How to make a milk tea
May 7, 2022 · original
# What is milk tea? Milk tea is exactly what it sounds like: a drink consisting of a milk and tea combination. This little recipe will get you going in no time. Enjoy!🧋 # What you will need 180 milliliters (~6 fl. ounces) of boiling water 3 grams (1 heaping teaspoon) of loose oolong tea 120 milliliters (~4 fl. ounces) of milk sugar ( optional , as much as you desire) You will also need a loose tea steeper. # Steps Add all of the loose oolong tea to your loose tea steeper. Let steep for 3 minutes. Remove the loose tea steeper. If desired, add in your sugar and stir. Finally, add your milk. If you want ice, add it in. Stir and pour into a nice glass. Extra credit: add tapioca pearls for flavor.
Why I like TailwindCSS
Apr 14, 2022 · original
# What is Tailwind? Tailwind is a utility-first CSS framework. It was first introduced in 2019 and over time, it has grown a substantial amount of traction due to the appeal of the ability to have low level control over your HTML. Another useful feature is the elimination of default styles which gives the developer a blank canvas to work from. Due to its flexibility, it has rapidly become a big player in the world of CSS frameworks. # Why I like Tailwind I like Tailwind for three major reasons: Tailwind is flexible. Because it is a blank canvas, you (the developer) have complete control. With utility classes, you can precisely control the appearance of your website without having to manage a complex CSS codebase. Tailwind is simple. At its core are a set of utility classes based on CSS properties. It gives you the ability to see exactly what CSS is being applied to each element at a glan

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