Notes

Knock on the wood, but ever since I moved to Kirby CMS, my blog has seen no downtimes or performance issues. "It just works" fits right. #

Today, I released a major version of the Paper theme. The most requested feature was support for more social icons (Bluesky, Threads, etc.), and I have wanted to fix that for a long time. I took this opportunity also to incorporate all the latest changes from the original theme, including a custom theme color setting. Look out for the upgrade option in the plugins directory—demo on my test blog. #

This sentence is so that I write. Something. As I stare blankly at the blinking cursor. #

A Simple System to Take Meeting Notes →

Taking notes is one of the most overlooked skills. Not only is it one of the best productivity hacks, but it also trains your mind to bring structure into meetings and to retain information.

I don't join many meetings where I need such a detailed system. But if I did, this is a good approach. Linkbait title aside. #

I have realized that I am not smart enough to understand sarcasm in written text. I need the tone and expression to be sure. Else, I am responding genuinely. #

I spent a good day out with my family today. Mall and movie. Food and laughter. Talking about a lot and then some more. Mostly meaningless, yet so meaningful! #

I created a placeholder account on Micro.one today for my daughter. Not wanting to hand it over to her right away, I will use it for a while—I have no idea for what yet. Only when I subscribed, did I start thinking about all these aspects. #

I wish Manton hadn't launched Micro.one as a special Micro.blog version targeting people new to the platform. Even though I am not the target audience, I could benefit from this. I would have subscribed in a jiffy if it had just launched as another subscription plan tier. Now I feel I would cheat Manton if I do subscribe. #

I thought we all knew that Apple was just another business that prioritizes its own interests before anything else, including those that run the company, just like any other company would. I don't use Apple products because Apple stands against or for something. I use them because they bring some value.

My relationship with Apple and their employees/leadership is purely transactional. I should keep it that simple. #

I always wonder how the Drafts app fits most people's workflow. Is the appeal predominantly that it is one place to start all your text? I seriously want to know. How can I use this app I have heard so much about? #

YouTube wastes a lot of time if you let it run amock. Its timeline is worse than one on any other social network, even when you only follow your subscribed channels. #

After months, I spent a relaxed Sunday. I needed it. Light music in the background. With a lot of reading and writing. Nice! #

A big reason the Mastodon experience feels better (besides the type of conversations) is the library of well-polished apps. BlueSky dearly needs it.

A big reason I continue to stay interested in BlueSky is the presence of people who share my location and timezone. And, in general, the topic of interest. #

I am using Windows today after a long, long time. I can't decide yet how I feel about the platform. Of course, it has much to do with the hardware, so I am reserving my opinion. #

You know what? My experience with Windows hasn't been too bad, which tells me something about my recent usage pattern. The only thing I believe I will struggle with is development. Setting Windows up as a developer machine is a pain. #

I rewatched Avengers: Endgame and The Intern. Although the movies are poles apart, I love each for a common reason. These are two of those movies that make me feel good. #

There is so much already getting planned for the weekend that it doesn't even feel like a weekend. Even some weekdays are more free than what I anticipate this Saturday to be. #

Every time I read something these days, I constantly judge if it is written by a human. I wish there were a way to vouch for another human's words. Build a system of trust. #

I anticipate a busy Wednesday ahead of me. And I generally consider this to be a no-meetings day. Not happening today, at least. #

As I anticipated, this has been a busy Wednesday. I ticked off a few tasks but added a lot more. The day is going to stretch itself late into the night. #

This site has long needed a notes section, and it has one now. Do I need it? No. Am I happy that it exists? Absolutely! #