Things I Use

Here’s a list of stuff I use for my blog and personal projects everyday. I’m not including any of my work gear, just the stuff I’ve bought for myself.

Last updated on September 1, 2026.

Hardware

• Laptop: 14-inch Macbook Pro M1
• Phone: iPhone 17
• Watch: Apple Watch 4 with a lime green Series 0 sport band
• Earphones:
  • AirPods Pro 2
  • EarPods (Wired USB-C)
• Flash Drive: Lexar Dual Drive D400 64GB (with USB-A and USB-C)
• Battery Pack: Anker Power Bank 20K 87W

Software

• OS: macOS Tahoe
• Design: Canva Affinity
• Type Design: Glyphs 3.4
• Writing:
  • Ulysses
  • Microsoft Word
  • MarsEdit
• Citation Management: Zotero
• Statistical Analysis:
  • Jamovi
  • SPSS
• Photo Editing on iPhone: Darkroom
• Shopping List: AnyList
• Podcasts: Overcast

Services

• Web Hosting: Micro.Blog
• Organization: Notion
• RSS: Feedbin
• Music: Apple Music
• Chatbot: Chat GPT (offered through the University of South Carolina)
• Social Media:
  • Micro.Blog
  • Bluesky
  • Threads
• Version Management: Github

Analog

• Fountain Pens:
  • TWSBI Eco Lime Green 1.1 mm stub nib
  • Lamy Aion Dark Green Fine Nib
• Pencils:
  • Rotring 600 Madder Red
  • Assorted Blackwing pencils
• Sketchbook: Leuchturm1917 A4+ Master Slim Hardcover
• Notebook: Leuchturm1917 A5 Softcover
• Bag:
  • Timbuk2 Custom Tuck Backpack (2025)
  • Timbuk2 Custom Messenger Bag (2013)
• Sunglasses: Goodr Emerald City Timeshare