Hello, and welcome to my website. Web development is one of my favorite hobbies, and becoming a proficient writer is one of my greatest ambitions. This is a space for me to practice the two.

Recent posts:

The Fediverse, a network of interconnected social media services, requires users to choose a service for their account, tying their identity to that community. This can be problematic if the community experiences issues like spam, moderation problems, or shutdown. If we could decouple identity from community, like Reddit did with subreddits, users could more freely participate in multiple communities — and the network overall would be more accessible and resilient.
Uplifting news from Japan. When a music festival was cancelled in the face of dangerous weather, fans praised the organizers for their quick decisions and took it upon themselves to support the local community in its stead.
I've overhauled the design of my website, and am very happy with how it turned out.
I initially chose Coolify as a self-hosted alternative to Heroku when it got too expensive. Now that I have learned a fair bit about server management, I've found that I may no longer need Coolify's hand-holding.
My personal manifesto for how I will and will not use generative AI.

Favorite posts:

How I generated sprites for Pokemon Fusion
How I generated colors for each post based on their titles.
Having a physical bookshelf to foster serendipity for my children.
Reflections on the challenges and personal growth that comes with parenting.
Thoughts on writing styles, and what I will aim for.