Welcome to My NEW Blog

New Blog FTW! Hello! I’m excited to continue sharing my thoughts and experiences through this new blog. I’ve migrated my content to Hugo, a fast and flexible static site generator, with the beautiful PaperMod theme. What to Expect I’ll continue writing about various topics that interest me, including: Technology and programming Personal projects Thoughts and experiences Gaming and other hobbies And much more! Stay tuned as I migrate my existing content and add new posts! ...

March 25, 2025 · 1 min · 109 words
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I'm having a hard time

This probably isn’t the place for it. But if you are following and supporting the project, and waiting on updates, then it is relevant. I’m guessing most solo devs go through this at some point, probably multiple times. And I suppose their “why” for creating their game is a big part of what keeps them going. But I am struggering right now. Doing this as a side project is hard. And knowing that I don’t have all the skills I need, and need to keep learning makes it harder. Normally, I don’t mind that. I enjoy a challenge. I welcome it. Growth happens outside your comfort zone. ...

March 1, 2025 · 2 min · 282 words
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Retrospective: 2024

🌱 As 2024 enters the rear-view mirror and we look forward to 2025, this is usually an opportune time to reflect and plan. Those who know me personally are aware that 2024 was a challenging year with personal loss and challenges in the extended family, as well as some health issues, but it was also one with opportunity and challenges (some I chose for myself). 💼 I’m extremely grateful for the support I’ve received after starting PiForge. It’s been an amazing start for a new company, and while the last few months have been challenging with deadlines and extra hours, I look forward to what that means for the future. ...

December 27, 2024 · 2 min · 362 words