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I’m on the internet
Working efficiently and building shit to optimize my time on this planet
Your Brain is a Horrible Hard Drive
The phrase “brain dump” is one I use a lot. For example, right now I’m just brain dumping words to see where they lead to write this article for a very loose topic I’ve wanted to write about.
Andy Weir, Fist My Bump (Project Hail Mary Review)
Astrophage. Astrofayj? Astrofagey? /ˈæstɹəˌfeɪdʒ/? I think it’s pronounced Astrofayj, which rolls right off the tongue. I tried to ask Andy Weir directly through his AMA but only got an answer from the community. However it’s pronounced, it’s just amazing he came up with the word and idea in general.
I’m Not a Robot but I Don’t Know How to Use the Internet
The internet is a strange place especially when you’re trying to attract customers or build an audience. Whether you’re throwing money at Google AdWords to get people to your website or trying to build a social media presence, you’ll run into some things that just make you say…”wut?”
I have an engineering services company and I throw money at Google AdWords to attract potential customers to my site. My site is set up so they need to fill out the contact form to get ahold of me and I’ve done my best to prevent spam from coming through using reCAPTCHA.
My Relationship with Batteries…It’s Complicated
I’m writing this blog post sitting outside of my favorite sandwich shop on my 9 year old Macbook Air. I’m outside because it’s 90 degrees and breezy and not 105 degrees and oven-like. Problem is, my battery is almost dead because the battery has lost its luster over the past 9 years and there isn’t a plug in sight.
Ode to the Step Bit
The year was 2008, I was a junior engineer at FLIR Systems and soaking up knowledge like a sponge from my senior counterparts. I learned about complex circuit design from Dave, the 63 year old electrical engineer. I learned what equipment is best from Joe the electrical technician.