Tag: #personal
An encrypted diary using OpenSSL
Generate a master keypair. Encrypting each diary entry with a one-time shared secret. Encrypt the shared secret with the public key. Decrypt entries using the private key and the shared secret. 2017-12-03
Long calendar
A long-term personal calendar that captures life goals, plans, and trajectories rather than daily schedules. Focuses on broad life stages and scenarios rather than precise event planning. 2017-06-06
Monthly review: 2017-02
Focused on learning C, UNIX, and networking fundamentals. To avoid becoming a neckbeard, I’ll keep my projects grounded in real-world applications. March will be dedicated to Vidrio. 2017-03-01
Should I go paperless?
Going paperless by scanning, shredding, and storing documents digitally in Google Drive can solve issues with physical clutter and document management, while carefully considering the tradeoffs of legal weight, fidelity, sentiment, independence, and privacy. 2017-02-25
How to wake up earlier
To wake up earlier, set a physical alarm in a location away from the bed, and schedule early meetings to create firm deadlines for your day. 2017-02-09
How can I wake up earlier?
Reassessing daily routine - shifting sleep, work, and commute times to wake up earlier, improve sleep quality, and align with daylight hours. 2017-02-08
Should I buy Huel or Joylent?
Comparing meal replacement options Huel and Joylent, I choose Joylent’s vegan version. 2016-11-20
Post every day
Daily blogging pledge; punishment for failure TBD. 2016-11-16
Should I get a cleaner?
Hired a cleaning service that takes a third of the hourly rate. 2016-11-16
128 byte of CSS is enough
Limiting CSS to 128 bytes prevents bloat and distractions, allowing focus on content. 2016-11-15
The James Test
2015-01-28
Do not ask if I had a good holiday
A disastrous start to a holiday in Turkey, involving a naked midnight run, injured toes, heat exhaustion, and a serious bacterial infection, leading to an unpleasant but unforgettable trip. 2007-07-27
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