Hi, I'm Ahmad Ajmi —
Developer & Creator of @aspirethemes.
This is my internet home. I will share some thoughts about books, travel, the web, and different things I find interesting.
In progress. :)
Intermittent Fasting
First time to try intermittent/extended fasting and finished 90+ hours, almost 4 days, with no food but water. I was not sure if my body could handle it but luckily it did. My purpose was not to lose weight but for the other benefits such as Autophagy, to see
Accessibility Tools
A work in progress… Testing Toolshttps://pa11y.org/https://www.powermapper.com/products/sortsite/https://www.ibm.com/able/toolkit/tools/https://khan.github.io/tota11y/https://github.com/bbc/bbc-a11yhttps://matatk.agrip.org.uk/landmarks/ Nice Accessible Siteshttps://www.rnib.org.uk/https://accessible360.com/https://www.primary.com/
Petra / Jordan — July 2021
The narrow passage (Siq) that leads to Petra Al-Khazneh 450-Year-Old Pistachio Tree in Petra-- Petra Theater Ad Deir ("The Monastery")
The Great Books
I want to do something in the following few years to re-educate myself, and the best way to do this is by reading. I want to read the Great Books. These are the books that are hugely influenced the world in the many years behind. I'm still doing my research,
99 يوم في جنوب شرق آسيا (11 فبراير => 20 مايو)
دول، 25 مدينة وجزيرة، 13 رحلة طيران، 37.000KM تجربتي لزيارة تايلاند، فيتنام، هونج كونج، اندونيسيا، ماليزيا تخطيط مبدئي للرحلة قبل السفر:من فترة وأنا حابب أعمل جولة في كل قارة من القارات، مجموعة دول في كل زيارة لمدة معينة، فكرت أروح أوروبا لمدة شهر مثلا، لكن موضوع الشنجن والباسبور
American University in Cairo Library / Tahrir Square — Nov 2020
https://twitter.com/aucpress Welcome to AUC Press - AUCPressThe American University in Cairo Press is the leading English-language publisher in the Middle East. The largest translator of Arabic literature in the world, AUC Press has a reputation for carefully selecting and translating the best writing being produced in the
Saqqara / Egypt — Jan 2021
Saqqara PyramidInside the PyramidSerapeum of Saqqara
The Annoying Web
- I'm searching the web… - Landed on Quora - Nice content. Thank you. - One more related content… - Oh, sorry, you need to create an account to read other people content - Okay, I created an account to read people's content - Later, lots of content emails -
On Pop-Ups
Website pop-ups are very confusing and interrupt the browsing experience especially on mobile where the screen is limited. Please consider before adding them to your website. On mobile, sometimes, I don't even see the content, and I leave, just leave. Sometimes, I can't close the pop-up, whether the `x` is
On Replying to Emails
I used to write in Normal Size/Sans Serif while replying to emails. It works fine for me. But recently, I started to adapt my font/size based on the sender email style. If someone is using a Serif font, I reply in Serif. If the font size is large,
Being Mortal
I have been thinking about this topic for a while. What matters most in life, aging, death, and how a human body is weak in the face of diseases. Found the Being Mortal book today in the lib, read some great reviews, and hope it will make a diff.
On Upwork As a Freelancer and As a Client
I used Upwork as a freelancer and as a client. I want to share a few things: For FreelancersPlease read the job description and read it well. Send a proposal tailored to that job. Answer any questions if they exist.Try to explain how you can help and give an
2020 Readings
The $100 StartupEssentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of LessThe War of Art: Winning the Inner Creative BattleBlue Ocean StrategyShow Your Work!Steal Like an ArtistReasons to Stay AliveHooked: How to Build Habit-Forming ProductsCompany of OneA Guide to the Good LifeThe E-Myth RevisitedOn the Shortness of LifeIkigai: The Japanese Secret to a
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