Last updated: 3rd July 2025

Right now I’m saying yes to way too many projects. I’m in up to my neck and life is busy! But it wont be forever.

⚙️ What I’m Working On

  • Rewriting a web application for a NZ club
  • Modernizing legacy EJBs without losing my mind
  • Rebuilding this site because I needed a distraction from real work
  • Trying to finish a post about technical debt and actual debt
  • Working on and promoting online privacy resources - yes I can be serious and not sarcastic all the time!

📚 What I’m Reading

  • Laws of Life by Jack Spirko - Well worth a read! Still haven’t finished this but I’m trying
Cover of book Laws of Life by Jack Spriko

  • Blog posts from other burnt-out developers I trust

  • The AI-driven Leader by Geoff Woods. Some great tips on using AI. A little repetitive.

☕ What I’m Avoiding

  • Agile ceremonies with no actual agility
  • Meetings about meetings
  • Newsletter signup forms (for now) - this one I caved on. sign up here

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