Life Update

It's strange how life can feel overwhelming and quiet all at once.

Life

It's been a minute. I had my final hours at Beamery, a bittersweet end to a long and eventful two and half years. I haven't started the new role yet, have a week off in between. Looking forward to diving into new technical challenges and continuing to grow as a Senior Software Engineer.

I haven't been coding as much as usual, instead 'life' has been busy. Sabrine, my partner, moved into a new place and I'm following suit, but need to terminate my current tenancy agreement to be able to do so. Which isn't the end of the world, it's just... time-consuming.

📚 Books

• Deep Work - I felt like my mind needed a reset and this book provided it. Deep Work reminded me to carve out focused coding sessions without distractions - something crucial when learning new technologies or tackling complex problems.

🏃🏻‍♂️ Health

Sabrine and I ran the St Albans 5K - her first ever race. I ran alongside her for support, and she smashed her sub-30 target with seconds to spare! The course was typically hilly for St Albans.

I've also committed to the Superhalfs challenge, starting with Valencia Half Marathon in October. Should be an interesting test of endurance.

On the climbing front, I've been progressing to V1 routes at various gyms. It's a nice mental challenge that complements the running.

Looking Ahead

Between the career transition, new living situation, and fitness goals, there's plenty to keep me motivated. Sometimes the best growth happens during these in-between moments.