Writing

Thoughts

Notes on engineering practice, the things that break quietly, and what I pick up outside of work.

Engineering14 min read

When Not to Follow Engineering Principles or Patterns Strictly

SOLID, DRY, design patterns, clean architecture and many more are tools, not laws. Use them when they solve the problem, not for the sake of using them.

Awareness24 min read

How a Scam Feels Before It Fails

The product can be real or fake. It doesn't matter. How a pyramid scheme with a Ponzi payout works, from the first pitch by someone you trust to the day withdrawals stop.

Life Skill5 min read

An Essential Home Tool Kit

A loose side mirror on our bike, and no spanner at home to fix it. The small tool kit I think every house should have, and where it stops.

Cooking3 min read

Smart Chicken for Busy Days

Low-ingredient & Low-Calorie quick chicken recipe that is filling and easy to pair for muscle building.

Health10 min read

A Workout Plan for People Who Sit All Day Like Me

Sixty minutes, two dumbbells and a skipping rope. The seven day plan I built around a screen-heavy schedule, every exercise linked.

Life Skill6 min read

Why Learning to Speak Another Language Matters

Learning a new language can shape how you think, connect with people, and understand culture.

Engineering7 min read

Not All Secrets Are Just Random Strings

Six secrets, three formats, one quiet failure.

Hobby4 min read

Making a DIY bookmark

I read for a month without a bookmark, lost my page after a three day break, and made this one instead of buying.

Career5 min read

How to Ask Better Questions

Asking well gets you the answer. Where the answer goes afterwards matters just as much.

In progress

The Timer Cube on My DeskSoon