this is a page that highlights what i've been doing recently. it updates on occasion, so check back every now and then, if you'd like. this is the january 21, 2026 edition
recently
christie and i just wrapped up our second year as californians
we've been exploring california, trying to make new friends, and just settle into our new lives
california pros:
- consistent weather
- access to national parks
- redwoods
california cons:
- no snow, or fall :(
- old friends are far away
anyways, it’s a new year and i’m trying to ride out that 'this year will be different' feeling for as long as possible
just the usual stuff: more exercise, more reading, and maybe ease off some of the bad habits a little
so heres to 2026
reading
recently i was recommended “the will of the many” by james islington, and i immediately devoured it. if you enjoy reading fantasy, this should be on your list
i was able to pick up a copy of book two, “the strength of the few”, which released recently. it is also great, and every second i have to spend not reading it is pure agony
highly reccomend
listening
i'm always actively hunting for new music, but right now its going...okay...
i find that the more i try new bands, or listen to new sounds, the more i need to ground myself in something familiar. so here is the new and the familiar
the new
- tops - chlorine (indie pop)
- olivia dean - dy-na-mi-tee (r&b - cover)
- l'impératrice, louve - chrysalis (electronic french pop)
the familiar
- lupe fiasco - kick, push (hip hop)
- miguel ft j.cole - all i want is you (r&b)
playing
i had extra time over winter break to go through a small backlog of games. kcd2 is a massive game, maybe too big. demonschool was just not it for me. and i still don't quite know how to describe indika