About · 關於我
Mina
Anything goes, I create meaning.
Everyone is unique,
With unique personality,
It can not use one word or sentence to
Define a person.
About · 關於我
Anything goes, I create meaning.
Everyone is unique,
With unique personality,
It can not use one word or sentence to
Define a person.
I’m Mina, a fantastical ENTP girl. Full-Stack Engineer (2 years frontend + 4 years backend). 75% mature ENTP.
Full of quirky and unconventional imagination. Able to come up with ideas and solutions on the fly.
All of these are me.
Iceland ·
February 2018
Embracing the life philosophies of Zhuangzi and Wabi-Sabi — the "interesting soul," the "spirit seeking freedom," and the "realm beyond utilitarianism" that Zhuangzi speaks of. To live authentically, seek what truly suits you, refuse to be constrained by society's or others' frameworks, avoid comparison, and stop wasting time conforming to others' "standards." Instead, focus on the essence and original intention of things. Wabi-Sabi is a traditional Japanese worldview rooted in Zen Buddhism, includes seven core aesthetics: Kanso (Simplicity), Fukinsei (Asymmetry), Shibui (Unobtrusive Beauty), Shizen (Naturalness), Yugen (Subtle Profundity), Datsuzoku (Freedom from Convention), and Seijaku (Tranquility and Stillnesstranquility).
Hokkaido · Toro
January 2019
Applying Wabi-Sabi to web design is, at its heart, a wish to carry its philosophy into everyday life. Strip away the unnecessary decorations and noise, allowing structure and essence to surface naturally — no need for ornate embellishments, no chasing of flashy presentations that mask the authentic character and beauty that is uniquely yours. In a world full of rapid rhythms and overwhelming information, preserving inner stillness and a calm way of living helps us return to ourselves.
Hokkaido · Toro
January 2019
Switzerland · Matterhorn
February 2023
Go with the flow of nature — years of deep accumulation in any field builds solid capability and rich experience. No need for careful polishing or deliberate crafting; simply present life in its most natural form. Nature has curves, circles, and edges — it is never perfectly symmetrical, and neither are we. There is no need to pursue perfection. Accepting our own imperfections and differences allows life to reveal its more authentic self.
Design Concept
"Do not let society’s rules confine you, and do not force yourself to drift with the crowd.
Have the courage to carve your own path, and live as your one and only self.
Growing up, I was raised in a conservative environment filled with comparison and high expectations. No matter how hard I tried to fit in, I always felt like I could never quite measure up. It wasn’t until I began to travel — especially during a business exchange in the United States in 2017 — that I saw something different: people embracing their individuality and being encouraged to grow freely.
In that moment, I found myself wondering: If so many people in the world are already living the same way, could my life take a different path?
When you truly want to do something, focus on it, ignore the noise, and walk steadily toward a life that is uniquely yours.
This website is my answer. And also an invitation to you.
2026 — now
Moon Aqua @Mina · Wabi-Sabi New Theme
Between 2025 and 2026, a major life event reshaped my path. I became aware of long-standing inner patterns and embraced a new philosophy of living. This led me to redesign my visual identity, incorporating Wabi-Sabi aesthetics into a new UI theme—marking the beginning of a new chapter.
2022 — 2026
@MINA INFLUENCE · Next.js Edition
After years of working as a backend engineer, I returned to my original intention—building my own personal website. I started learning frontend from scratch, evolving from Hugo to Next.js. I designed and developed everything myself, naming it a 'Lab'—a space to continuously experiment and explore life in my 30s.
2019 — 2022
Luna Acuario @MINA’s Life Lab · Hugo Edition
After graduating from graduate school and landing my first backend engineering job, I was encouraged by a colleague to build my own site using Hugo. I named it 'Aquarius Moon @MINA’s Life Lab,' documenting my 20s—a time of uncertainty, setbacks, and continuous attempts to move forward.
2015 — 2019
Ameba · FC2 · Blogger · WordPress Era
I fell in love with blogging in high school, experimenting across different platforms while searching for my voice. Eventually, I chose WordPress to build my first personal site, naming it '@Mina’s Life Travel.'