Hi, I’m Charliefoo. I’ve been a gamer and a bookworm since childhood, and both are still an important part of my life.
Lately, I’m focusing on reading, creating, and running, enjoying a quiet but interesting rhythm. I love tea, long conversations, and capturing everyday scenes with my phone. I keep making new things to find moments of flow.
- Game developer
- Content creator
- Mobile photographer
- Vibe coding
The story of this blog
- 2008–2013
I started writing on NetEase Blog, made lasting friends, and gradually formed the habit of keeping a journal.
- 2013–2016
I moved to Lofter and continued creating. After moving to Shanghai, work and life grew busier, and writing went on pause.
- 2019
I started writing again on Typlog and gave the blog its name: 付之一笑, or Foo-Z.
- 2023
I rebuilt the blog with Notion, Vercel, and GitHub, bringing more of my attention back to creating content.
- 2024
I joined Forever Blog, committing to keep writing and updating for at least ten years.
- 2025
I rebuilt the blog as a static site with Astro for a faster reading experience.
- 2026
I completely reimagined 付之一笑 as a full-screen island game scene called Harbor Island. Articles and creations now live in buildings you can click to explore. Changing weather, animal neighbors, and passing boats make it a little world for wandering and reading.
How I write and live
01Words that travel through time
Every piece carries my own perspective. I try to be honest about my limits and what I think at the time, while accepting that those thoughts may later seem naive or one-sided.
I keep revisiting and editing older pieces so that ideas which stand the test of time can grow again. I want to tend this small digital space with the care of a gardener.
02Free, yet restrained
Freedom is where writing starts; restraint is its boundary. I try to look at a question from different angles and draw on ideas from different fields to understand the complexities of everyday life.
I want to keep questioning, take time to analyze, and leave room to revise my judgment. I hope every piece I write can stand that kind of scrutiny.
03Recording a simple life
I try to put my energy into what matters, reduce unnecessary decisions, and leave more room for creating. For me, a simple life rests on three practices:
- Move regularly, caring for both the body and the way I feel.
- Keep a steady rhythm of reading and writing, and keep thinking.
- Notice the world’s diversity and look beyond familiar sources of information.
Get in touch
Thank you for spending a little time in the lighthouse. If something here moved you, or you have a thought or story to share, I’d love to hear from you. Every sincere conversation is a gift.
Send an email ↗chawf56@outlook.comAn English translation is not available yet. The original Chinese article is shown below.
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