Hiroko Nishimura (AWS Hero) writes about presenting at AWS Summit DC 2026 about creating WordPress blog on Amazon Lightsail.
How my brain injury helped me become an effective technical writer | AWS DMV Community Day 2026
On October 2nd, 2026, I gave a talk at the AWS DMV Community Day 2026 titled, “How my brain injury and executive function disorder helped me become an effective technical writer.” I’ve been writing for years about my journey with brain injury and career, but I’ve decided to start doing talks about it last year.…
2026 Rare Artist Contest Entry: Spider Web
I just got an email telling me that my entry did not make the cut for the 20 finalists for the 2026 Rare Artist Contest, so I’m going to post the entry here for posterity. Photograph Camera: Sony a6000 Artist Statement (200 Words) I was diagnosed with Arteriovenous Malformation at 22. Confronting mortality so young…
On housework and technical writing
Cleaning up my kitchen after the hurricane of toddlers left for daycare, and thinking about how daily housework is similar to writing good documentation. Let me explain. A well-maintained house isn’t defined by how clean it is or organized it is. People only notice things when they’re missing, in the wrong place, or are dirty.…
First photography showcase
My photographs are being shown in my first ever local artist showcase at a local cafe!
Staying in Edogawa, Tokyo with toddlers
Family with 2 toddlers stayed in Edogawa, Tokyo, and shares entertainment recommendations for a trip to Tokyo with kids.
Stacking 1% QOL Improvements for Better Sleep
I’ve been doing weight lifting twice a week with a personal trainer since before I got pregnant. I would take a few months of break right before and after giving birth, and then go back to a personal trainer to help with back/shoulder pain, pelvic floor, diastasis recti (when your abs split in half –…
My 2025 Best Buys
I bought a lot of things in 2025, and most of them are not notable, but some have been favorites! Here are my 2025 best buys!
Mindful goals for 2026
Every year, I set New Year’s Resolutions, and every year, I fail them, or forget about them. 2026 goals are being set with mindfulness.
2025 Recap with Hiroko Nishimura
Recapping 2025 with Hiroko Nishimura, perpetually tired a toddler mom of 2, AWS Community Hero, a writer, and a hobby photographer.