Month: November 2024

there’s a lot I’m thankful for still, less than usual but I do get to see some family today, and head up north for a small break, and I just started a new job that at least feels familiar and is going well. I’m also grateful that I’m able to continue my projects and work. on that note, here’s the current positive update:

gave into black friday and ordered some stuff (I mean, I was able to do it before the hellday and entirely online because I refuse to partake in the retail horrors otherwise).

• replacement doorbell – new video doorbell, no subscription necessary (stupid ring)
• tv mount – telescoping, adjustable angle mount for basement
• mom board – raspberry pi and e-paper screen components for a momboard type project (only much cheaper and simpler since yours truly is setting it up)
• new office gadgets – replacement bluetooth speaker (lost my “work” one in the flood), a cheap docking station (I hate plugging dozens of cables in and out)

I also managed to find an old iPad and setup my office christmas decoration (playing Christmas Vacation on repeat for the entire month of December). I also discovered my work laptop has some bad ports so a brand new one has been ordered (new job, new computer and they are worried about the coming tariffs so are slightly more willing to replace hardware right now). this morning I spent a little more time in the basement, chiseling off the junk the builders left adhered to the floor (I don’t want bumps telegraphing to the surface with the new floor). finally my snand project is taking shape, and with the learning I have been putting into it for my new job, I’m getting pretty close to an official release.

so, much going on, things going in the right direction (for me and this family anyway). lots to be thankful for.