Or: How strategic procrastination became the most valuable part of my entire redesign process

I was bored with macapinlac.com’s design. Not just mildly dissatisfied — properly bored. You know that feeling when you look at something you’ve been staring...

Or: How I gave myself one week to stop being precious about my Linux setup

I have a confession: I’m a serial computer rebuilder. Every few months, I get that familiar itch—the one that whispers “you know what would be fun? Completely nuking your perfectly...

I used to have a Kindle and an Audible membership. Then I went full DRM-free rebel, backed up my epubs, and ditched Amazon. I switched to an overpriced Kobo Sage, bought a stylus, and told myself I’d finally ditch paper notebooks.

Spoiler: I didn...

Lately, I’ve been spiraling into an e-reader rabbit hole, obsessing over a potential upgrade from my trusty Kobo Sage. The current frontrunner? The Boox Go 10.3. It checks all the right boxes—Android support for my DRM-free audiobook and EPUB collection...

After all the planning and anxiety-inducing research, the day finally arrived. We packed our Tesla Model Y with luggage, snacks, and a healthy dose of optimism, ready to put our ABRP planning to the test on the 1,200-kilometer journey from Vancouver...

Our family road trips from Vancouver, BC to Edmonton, AB used to be a no-brainer—12 hours of driving, two gas stops, and a whole lot of questionable snacks. But after years of loyal service, our Toyota Highlander started wheezing its way into retirement...

The moments when it’s the most difficult to be kind are the moments where it matters the most.

Don’t just be nice. Show it in your actions and be kind. Especially when it is hard to do so.

As a parent, I often find myself thrust into “social situations” that are a bit out of my comfort zone. This is due to the fact that I am, inherently, a socially awkward human. Take, for example, a recent parents’ meeting at my daughter’s high school...

I only post on this site once in a blue moon (according to super scientific research a max of 3 times a year) when I do post, it is usually a result of:

• Heavy procrastination
• A new toy, AND heavy procrastination
• Breakng something that’s pretty...

I need a new blog post? Really? Yea, cause if you’re going to put your blog on the front of your site. Can you at least write an updated post?

• Setup TubeArchivist in the homelab. Pretty slick way to avoid the endless scrolling on YouTube.
• Poker...

Ignore me just trying to get back into shape. Wait, round is a shape right?

Not gonna lie. The last two years has not been good for my body. Let me see if I can quickly catch you up on my non-exercise excuses. I ended 2020 running a marathon and...

Completely admitting that I am procrastinating this evening. It was a pretty long day at work and there was a big need to unwind.

Didn’t feel like reading any of my books tonight.

To occupy the time, here are some random thoughts knocking around...