In a game where you can play as a pangolin, how are you going to play as anything other than a pangolin? Don't talk to me about axolotls; have you even seen a pangolin?
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Updating this website with what's playing in Plex
I've had this idea kicking around in my head for a while, and when I looked at Luke's latest homepage, and how much cool stuff he has going on, I had to make it.
Clingy puppy is clingy
Not complaining, it's actually quite sweet, but sometimes it'd be nice to move from where I'm standing, and not nearly trip over a dog.
October
It feels like this month has been about 500 years long; I can't quite believe it's finally over!
I've spent a lot of time this month thinking about social media, how toxic it can be, and how to quit it properly (hint: how I did it was about as bad as you can do it!). I want ...
Pizza in the Dark
The last couple of times I've made pizza, it's been quite cold and the dough hasn't proved very nicely. This time was no different but still managed to get some OK pizzas out of it.
New Shoe Day!
I saw the LeBron Witness 8s and liked the design of them, but didn't go for it. Glad I didn't because they just released these ridiculous ones and I love them.
Obstructed Views
Charlotte and I went to see The Horne Section live last night, but I found out about it too late and our seats were described as "obstructed view".
I've just used Cloudflare's Under Attack Mode for the first time, and it stopped a Denial of...
I've just used Cloudflare's Under Attack Mode for the first time, and it stopped a Denial of Service within about 10 seconds. I'm so impressed. I don't know why - Cloudflare's stuff usually Just Works, but I don't think I was expecting it to work that well/quickly.
We don't deserve Cloudflare. I don't even mind it being the basket I put all my eggs in.
The feature of iOS that I hate the most is developers being able to have web URLs open in a...
The feature of iOS that I hate the most is developers being able to have web URLs open in a little browser within their app. I never want that. I don't want to have to log in in a little browser in your app. I want to use the browser I use which is actually already logged in at the URL I'm trying to open. I hope Apple gets rid of this one day because it makes me cross every single time.
Bird Saturday
I've seen this guy (I think it's a kestrel?) a lot lately but I never have the right lens on me. Today I brought it and was rewarded.
The way my brain handles and compartmentalises anxiety makes me a walking, self-sabotaging...
The way my brain handles and compartmentalises anxiety makes me a walking, self-sabotaging anxiety factory.
This year I've been helping Sussex Badminton Juniors organise courts for their matches. This is everything I hate in a task - it's time-sensitive, there's money involv...
Sunday morning cartoons
Spent pretty much every Sunday before I was 10, up before anyone else and watching cartoons.
F-words
Couple of weeks-worth of fluffies.
Having a puppy is bonkers. Why do they learn everything you wish they wouldn't immediately, but...
Having a puppy is bonkers. Why do they learn everything you wish they wouldn't immediately, but things you want them to learn take forever?! I gave Forest a treat before bed to get him into his crate three nights ago, and every night since then he thinks there's something delicious in my hand. But trying to get him to pee outside has taken two weeks! Dogs are annoying.
F1 Exhibition at Excel
Took the day off to go up to London to see the F1 exhibition with one of the F1 dads.
September 2024
I've wanted to do something like this for a while, and it only occurred to me to put it together with a newsletter-type thing when I was driving the other day. The idea is to do this on the first of every month, with a roundup of anything I found or was shared with me that I...
Dogs are annoying
Meet Forest. He is a 15 week old Labrador puppy who now lives in our house and chews our feet.
I'm done with social media. I may live to regret it, but I've deleted my Twitter, Facebook,...
I'm done with social media. I may live to regret it, but I've deleted my Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky (don't think I ever opened it once!). It's all such a manipulative time-sink, and I'm just done with it. Feels weird, but good.
Saturday
Tabitha had to go to school today for an open day. Charlotte and I went for breakfast, then we all went for a walk. Making the most of the beautiful weather.
I've been a moderate fan of Death Cab for Cutie for a long time; have always said that I could...
I've been a moderate fan of Death Cab for Cutie for a long time; have always said that I could make one great record of tracks I select from each of their albums. I prefer The Postal Service.
This week, I'm not really sure why I say that. I've been going back through their d...
JLW Bruce the Keyboard
I know it's been ages since I built a new keyboard. I've been very excited about this one.
Sunday Pizza
These went so well today. I love this dough when it goes well.
Halide Process Zero
I found this via Chris Glass (where I find a good deal of my good stuff), and was pretty skeptical but it's very nice.
A Wholesome Evening
We went for a walk as Charlotte wanted to go blackberry picking. Wholesome enough on its own, but it took a turn for the even-more-wholesome!
ArcTanGent 2024
This is probably going to be my last ArcTanGent, at least for a little while. It’s an expensive indulgence just for me, it comes right in a prime holiday timeslot, and I just fundamentally don’t enjoy the concept as much as I used to. I still had a great time this year and saw some amazing performances, but I think it’s time to quit whilst I’m ahead.
Le Weekend
Bit of an eclectic weekend. Norman castle, village fete (the kind you're not really welcome at if no-one recognises you), raft race, cheese on toast, pizza.
Friday
Haven't done one of these for a while. Mainly because she's not a very friendly cat. I don't really know what we do to cats to make them this way!
Two things that stress me out are dates and deadlines. So it makes sense for me to volunteer to...
Two things that stress me out are dates and deadlines. So it makes sense for me to volunteer to coordinate all of the fixture dates for Sussex Junior Badminton, which has a deadline and I feel like results in a lot of people aiming grumpiness at me if I do a bad job.
Woodingdean Sunflower Field
It's a load of photos of sunflowers. Do you need this many photos of sunflowers? No, you do not, but it's not hurting anyone!
Spa GP, Belgium 2024
F1 Dads take a road trip to Belgium, to one of the best tracks of the season, to watch George Russell get robbed.