Bullets #9 | Mountains, wood, AoC, and more! :: lubieniebieski by adam nowak

Welcome to Bullets #9! You can read the previous one here: bullets/8.

The Double-Edged Sword of Focus⌗

Sometimes I wonder if my relentless focus is a strength or a stubborn quirk. Once I’ve zeroed in on a task, I’m locked in –— nothing else exists until I’ve seen it through to the end.
This intense concentration can be a double-edged sword. On one side, it’s a source of frustration; it grinds against my ability to switch tasks smoothly. I find myself wrestling with the urge to pause and catch my breath.
Flip the coin, and it’s my superpower. The very same drive ensures I see projects to completion, often with results I’m proud of. It’s the reason I’ve been quiet on Mastodon and here these past weeks.
While I’m still navigating unemployment, my days have been fully consumed by the Advent of Code, delving into woodworking, and immersing myself in Christmas preparations. It’s not silence, but a vibrant dedication humming away from public view.

Eleven days of coding yielded 21 stars, posted for all on GitHub.
I enjoyed it a lot and plan to finish the rest of the puzzles in the next few weeks¹.
It was both enlightening and obsessive, leading me to temper my involvement for the sake of harmony at home.
⚠️ Realizing that others, like Robb, Lewis, and Zoe, also stepped back at the same time was an eye-opener. Zoe’s post Advent of Code is not healthy for me echoed my sentiments exactly, something I didn’t realise until I read it.
- I feel grateful for this post and I’m glad not only that I’m not alone in this, but also that I’m not the only one who decided to step back. 🙏

Furniture for my bedroom is 92% done!
I’m so happy with the results, and the things I’ve learned along the way.

It's dirty, work in progres, tools all around the place, but at least you have an idea what I was working on.
It’s MDF, so don’t expect fancy stuff in here, I’m not that good yet :D
It was fun project, because I’ve never done anything like this before and went through all the steps from designing, ordering materials, buying hinges, screws, cutting, drilling and assembling.
There will be a mirror on the left side of the TV plus some LED lights soon.
I’ve also made a few cutting boards for my family and I’m also pretty happy with the results! Aren’t they pretty?

My first adventure with walnut!

A trip to Śnieżka (1602 m) and a stay at the mountain shelter Samotnia were nearly perfect—only a fireplace was missed. The company, weather, and vistas painted the ideal pre-Christmas escape. The photographs here barely do justice to the experience.

Kudos to Bobiko for launching a new version of Bobiko.Blog!
The GTA VI teaser has me eagerly awaiting its release!
I’m still reading “The wheel of time” and I’m surprised by the number of threads that are still open!
This story about time made me smile Did the SS Warrimoo Exist in Two Centuries at Once? | Snopes.com²
And although unemployment brings its challenges, it has opened a season of creativity and anticipation.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! 🎄

PS: Should I write 2023 summary post? 🤔 I expect nothing less than 💙🚴‍♂️🪵🫡🙌💸📉 :D