Lifestyle I Tried Different Things to Improve My Sleep Over 30 Days – What Worked? I optimized my sleep for 30 days using simple, sustainable habits - no gimmicks, just real changes. Here's what worked, what didn’t, and how it improved my energy, focus, and recovery.
Self-Improvement The Power of Consistency in Fitness (and Life) Consistency beats motivation every time. Fitness success isn’t about going all-in for a few weeks - it’s about showing up, day after day, even when you don’t feel like it. Here’s how to stay on track.
Self-Improvement Psychedelics and Self-Improvement: My Magic Truffle Experience Magic truffles aren’t just for wild hallucinations - they can be a tool for deep introspection and self-discovery. I entered a universe of swirling shadows, and met the legendary Toad King. Was it life-changing? Maybe. Was it hilarious? Absolutely.
Reading What I’m Reading Right Now - Books That Are Keeping Me Hooked Ever pick up a book for one chapter and end up lost in its pages? After neglecting my Kindle, I’m finally back to reading. From Tokyo’s crime underworld to dragon-filled battles, here’s what’s been keeping me hooked - your next great read might be here!
Travel Peak District Hike: Kinder Scout & Jacob’s Ladder Kinder Scout Low is one of the Peak District’s best hikes, with a mix of rugged moorland, a fun Grade 1 scramble up Grindsbrook Clough and the iconic Jacob’s Ladder descent. Expect epic views, boggy terrain, and a proper adventure.
Infrastructure How to Use Systemd for Mounting Network and Local Filesystems on Linux: A Modern Guide Switching from fstab to systemd for mounting local and network filesystems offers faster boot times, better dependency handling, and dynamic mounting. Learn how to set up systemd mount units for more efficient filesystem management on Linux.
Science & Nature The Yellow Brick Road at the Bottom of the Pacific - A Pathway to the Unknown? A mysterious "Yellow Brick Road" discovered deep in the Pacific Ocean sparks speculation about ancient civilizations, but science points to volcanic rock. What else could be waiting to be discovered beneath the waves?
Weightlifting My Current Workout Split: Upper/Lower Training for Strength & Hypertrophy This is the upper/lower split I’m running right now. It keeps my training balanced, hits each muscle group twice weekly, and pushes both strength and size.
Gaming My Weekend Lost to Monster Hunter Wilds I spent my weekend no-lifing Monster Hunter Wilds. I planned to wait, especially after hearing about performance issues on the standard PS5, but come release day, my self-restraint crumbled.
Lifestyle My Experience with the Whoop Fitness Tracker Is the Whoop fitness tracker worth it? After a few months of testing, I break down its features, metrics, and if the subscription justifies the cost. Find out how it can optimize your health and performance!
Infrastructure Setting Up Fail2Ban on Ubuntu 22.04 for Nginx Protection Fail2Ban is a must-have for securing Nginx on Ubuntu, protecting against brute-force attacks and bot traffic. This guide covers installation, configuration, and essential rules for Nginx security. Learn how to set up and optimize Fail2Ban for a safer server environment.
Weightlifting Chasing size, does it ever end? I've been in and out of lifting seriously for a big chunk of my life. Growing up as a naturally tall, skinny guy, I struggled for years to put on any decent size. I'm no pro or coach or anything, but I figured I'd jot down what actually worked for me.
Personal Another Blog? Yeah, Let’s Try This Again I’ve started (and abandoned) more blogs than I can count. So why try again? This time, I want a creative outlet to share thoughts, document moments, and actually stick with writing. No pressure, no rules - just a space to write and see where it goes.