This is a note from my journal that works as a constant reminder of being kind, something that's very important on my current journey. I share it here because, as simple and silly as it may seem, sometimes finding something simple at the right time can give someone a shift in perspective, and I've found innumerable things on my own path that I'm extremely grateful for.
Be kind to yourself by attending your needs and forgiving your mistakes.
Be kind to your children by guiding them, being patient with them and giving them your time and attention.
Be kind to your partner by being close, listening to them, and setting expectations clear both ways.
Be kind to your friends by expressing love, giving them your attention and communicating with them often.
Be kind to your parents by being openly thankful, generous in time and resources, and allowing them to take care of you even if you don't need to.
Be kind to your clients and co-workers by not assuming they know what you know. Communicate clearly and be patient.
Be kind to the world by sharing what you've learned, in exchange for having been taught all those things.
Apr 16, 2026
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In its simplest form, journaling is keeping a record of our thoughts, emotions, and reactions to our circumstances. It gives us a history to revisit, reference material that would otherwise get lost in unreachable corners of our memory. I've gone back to pages from 4 or 5 years ago and been surprised to realize that I'd already lived through situations similar to current events I considered new.
Apr 14, 2026
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Give me ADHD and a timer and I will conquer the world.
Apr 13, 2026
It is in a state of pain that we find most answers to our own unknowns. If we keep avoiding pain, steering away from painful situations out of fear of discomfort, we remain static, just watching life pass us by.
Mar 20, 2026
Starbucks isn’t a coffee chain. It’s a global network of clean restrooms with a coffee side hustle. Overpriced? Charge me double, I don't care. Some heroes wear aprons and misspell your name.
Mar 09, 2026
For years I’ve tried to have a digital-only note system, but it’s difficult. It’s easy to have an organized archive for quick-reference in digital form, but for daily on-the-go notes nothing beats the availability of pen and paper.
Mar 04, 2026
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It is ridiculous to watch a season of a TV series and then having to wait 2-3 years for a new season. Something has to change, and I think it will as soon as someone figure it out and the rest have to follow through or lose audience.
Jan 05, 2026
The magnetic particles in a mixtape hold much more than just music. Baked into the tape is also the person’s intention. They’re in their room, hovering over the pause button wondering if you’ll catch the meaning behind that lyric they chose. Hoping you feel what they felt when they first heard that guitar solo. Each moment on the tape is a moment spent thinking about you.
From Digging the Greats: Mixtape series
Dec 16, 2025
This blog is built on 11ty, and I use Decap CMS to update it (editing code directly gets old reeeeal quick). I don't love image management in Decap, though, and I always wanted a better and quicker solution for that. So I made my own.
Dec 12, 2025
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I’m a huge nerd for notes. A long time ago, I learned not to trust my memory, so everything that comes to mind and needs to be remembered goes into a note. There’s this idea that the brain is an excellent processor and a very shitty storage solution. I fully subscribe to that notion.
I already use a system in Apple Notes, heavily based on Forever Notes by Matthias Hilse, but very distilled and simplified. However, I wanted an even more immediate quick-note system that was always up front and ready, so I made just that.
Dec 12, 2025
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