The Beauty of Thoughtful Design

I love indoor climbing and go to Movement regularly. Recently I started using their strength training facility and had an unexpectedly great experience—not just because of the lack of gym bros or crowds, but because of the equipment itself. Most gyms use the same equipment from manufacturers like Cybex, Life Fitness, and Matrix. But Movement had outfitted this location with Rogue Fitness equipment, and as I worked out, I kept noticing small design choices that significantly improved the experience. This is basically a post appreciating those thoughtful details. ...

January 31, 2026 · 3 min · 431 words

The Half-Blood Admin: A Homelab Origin Story

Platform 9¾: My Gateway to Self-Hosting Every time I see an ad - especially the ones that are for something I had just recently searched or even discussed about in person (they somehow know!) - it leaves me feeling uneasy. UBlockOrigin is the first thing I install on any machine I set up, and for devices where I haven’t been able to install UBlockOrigin, I use alternatives like AdGuard/1Blocker to prevent ads as best as possible. But let’s be honest - I was basically playing whack-a-mole with a digital hydra. Block one tracker, two more pop up! ...

December 19, 2025 · 6 min · 1188 words