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On housework and technical writing

Posted on August 31, 2026September 1, 2026Author Hiroko NishimuraPosted in Lifestyle, TechLeave a Reply

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.…

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First photography showcase

Posted on June 10, 2026September 1, 2026Author Hiroko NishimuraPosted in Lifestyle, PhotographyLeave a Reply

My photographs are being shown in my first ever local artist showcase at a local cafe!

Staying in Edogawa, Tokyo with toddlers

Posted on February 24, 2026September 1, 2026Author Hiroko NishimuraPosted in ParentingLeave a Reply

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

Posted on January 19, 2026September 1, 2026Author Hiroko NishimuraPosted in HealthLeave a Reply

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 –…

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My 2025 Best Buys

Posted on December 30, 2025Author Hiroko NishimuraPosted in LifestyleLeave a Reply

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

Posted on December 29, 2025Author Hiroko NishimuraPosted in Challenge, Health, Lifestyle, Money, Parenting2 Replies

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

Posted on December 28, 2025Author Hiroko NishimuraPosted in Health, Learning in Public, Lifestyle, Parenting, Photography, Self-Employment, Tech, Writing3 Replies

Recapping 2025 with Hiroko Nishimura, perpetually tired a toddler mom of 2, AWS Community Hero, a writer, and a hobby photographer.

An introvert’s reflection of AWS re:Invent

Posted on December 19, 2025Author Hiroko NishimuraPosted in Tech1 Reply

I attended AWS re:Invent 2025 as an introvert, and was completely overwhelmed. My recommendations for surviving for fellow introverts.

AWS Hero’s First Tech Talk: AWS DMV Community Day 2025

Posted on November 15, 2025Author Hiroko NishimuraPosted in Learning in Public, Tech1 Reply

AWS Hero Hiroko Nishimura gave her first ever tech talk at DMV Community Day 2025, and lived to write about it!

Getting ready for AWS re:Invent

Posted on November 14, 2025Author Hiroko NishimuraPosted in TechLeave a Reply

Get ready for AWS re:Invent with me with things I’m thinking about as I pack and get ready for a week-long event.

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Hiroko Nishimura

Hiroko Nishimura is an AWS Community Hero, technical instructor at LinkedIn Learning, and author of AWS for Non-Engineers.

She writes about her jarring transition to motherhood on Substack. Many posts are reposted on this blog as well under Tag: Substack. Looking for my Japanese posts?

She is a brain injury and brain surgery survivor, writing about dealing with adult Executive Dysfunction/ADHD.

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