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Alex Eala Pro Career Tracker
A Filipino fan's running scrapbook of Alex Eala's WTA career - the rankings, the matches I'll never forget, and the matchups I'm watching for next.
Consistent AI Output for WordPress Builds
- May 30, 2026
- Technology, AI, Web Development
Month one with AI on WordPress builds I was thrilled. Month three I finally got consistent output - helpers, reference examples, and a short rules doc that stop every feature from drifting.
HugoPlate: The Theme Quietly Powering This Site
- May 29, 2026
- Website, Technology, Reviews
After losing half a Saturday to theme-shopping, I picked HugoPlate - and a year and change later, I'm still on it. Here's what comes in the box, what I changed, and where it still bites.
The Power of the Mouse Wheel Click: One Button, Three Operating Systems, A Lot of Time Saved
- May 28, 2026
- Technology, Productivity, Tips
Most people right-click every link to open it in a new tab. There's a faster button right under their finger - same gesture on Windows, Mac, and Linux - and almost nobody uses it.
What I Look For in Wireless Earphones
- May 27, 2026
- Technology, Gear, Reviews
After years of cycling through earbuds, neckbands, and over-ears, here's the short list of what I actually care about in a pair of wireless earphones - and the one pair I keep reaching for.
Instant Pot Chicken Adobo
My go-to chicken adobo, adjusted for the Instant Pot. Bone-in thighs, 10 minutes under pressure, and that classic soy-garlic-vinegar glaze - without the hours of waiting.
The Power Of Worship Pads: Enhancing Your Worship When The Guitar Is Your Only Instrument
Leading worship with just an acoustic guitar always felt thin in a big room - until someone slid a pad track underneath me during practice. The whole night changed.
The Set It and Forget It Arroz Caldo
My weekend reward system: prep Arroz Caldo on a Friday night, wake up Saturday to a kitchen that already smells like ginger and home. Five minutes of actual work, an hour of comfort.
How I Built JoRap's World: My Journey from Expensive Hosting to Free (and Better!)
- June 14, 2024
- Website, Technology, Tutorial
I lost my old PHP hosting (and a chunk of my work with it). A weekend of fumbling later, I landed on Hugo + GitHub + Cloudflare Pages - free, faster, and honestly better than what I was paying for.
Getting Started with RSS Feeds: A Beginner's Guide
- March 30, 2024
- Technology, Productivity, Guide
I figured RSS quietly died around 2010. A friend pointed out it never actually did - it just stopped being trendy. Two weeks of using it later, I was a convert.
Top Reasons to Create and Maintain Your Own Website
Every time I tell someone I run my own website, they ask why I don't just post on Facebook. After years of watching platforms die and rules change, here's why I keep my own corner of the internet.
Facebook's Hidden Gem: The Favorites Feed
- February 4, 2024
- Social Media, Technology, Tips
I almost deleted Facebook a couple of years ago. Then I stumbled onto a built-in feature most people don't know exists - and it's the only reason I still open the app.