Food
Three Weeks of Food — With Scores, and the Sushi That Took Me Out
The first scored food post: KFC-style chicken strips, recovery toast, and the sushi that earned a 1/10.
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A clean, minimalist home for my thoughts. Here you'll find my latest writing — no clutter, just content.
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When the Gut and the Mind Go Down Together — The First Thoughts Post
A week of illness, a frightened mind, and the realization that the gut-brain axis is very real.
Read moreFirst Workout, a Solar Eclipse, and a Sky Full of Stars
An Asian noodle dish, my first workout in years, the first solar eclipse since '99, and the Perseids overhead.
Read moreTwo Weeks, Five Cuisines — and a Voice I Hadn't Heard in 18 Years
An Italian-Greek hybrid, my first chicken Kiev, a place called Kitty Bar, and an old friend who resurfaced after 18 years.
Read moreSteak, a Botched Italian Recipe, and a Week of Planning Ahead
An anniversary steak, an almost-perfect tuna pasta, new sections on the horizon, and Stuart, who fails to save the universe.
Read moreThe Quiet Week — My First Soup and the Return of Vegetables
Outdoor grilling, baby burgers, my first-ever vegetable soup, and a joyful discovery about what I can finally eat again.
Read moreThe Good Week — A Gaming PC and a New Dream
Three meals from the week, a top-5 layered chicken, a childhood dream come true, and an unexpected new passion: bushcraft.
Read moreA Rollercoaster of a Week
Junk food confessions, a fried rice win, getting back into exercise, and an unexpected craving for survival skills.
Read moreThe Move
The new apartment, the grocery runs, the first guilty-pleasure meal, and a simple Asian recipe.
Read moreThe System — How I Plan to Take Control of My Health
Why I'm building a personal health dashboard, a recipe database, and a system for the rest of my life.
Read moreHello, I'm Vona — and I'm always hungry
An introduction to who I am, why I'm here, and what happened in September 2025 that changed everything.
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