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for the shits and gigs

Observability is not for debugging your code logic. Observability is for figuring out where in your systems to find the code you need to debug. 

Should I have tacos in 2026?

Last week I was at a work retreat in San Diego, California. We were given four options as to which non-work activity we would like to join. There was a “Tacos and Tequila” walk, a katamaran trip, an ocean kayaking trip, and a slot canyon hike. I chose the slot canyon hike because first of all it would be fewer people and I knew a week of socializing would be quite exhausting for my poor nervous system, and secondly, I looked up the wrong fucking hike and thought I was getting into a chill, easy-going, nature hike.

Long story short. I was very wrong. I had to sign a waver. Our guide gave us gear. It was definitely on the very challenging side. Had I known, I would not have done it, but I am so glad I did. Feeling quite chuffed.

Our guide took some pictures for us (as we were a bit focused on not falling 70 feet into the canyon slots).

Watching Director’s Label, Volume 3: The Work of Director Michel Gondry. Lots of memories of watching MTV, of dancing around the living room with friends, and just having so much fun. Music videos are just so fucking cool. This song in particular has a soft spot for me, so many friday night dance parties at friends houses and this song would just be the jam.

The video projection effect is excellent this whole video is amazing.

I want every room I spend time in to look and feel like this video.

More insane work by Michel Gondry.

Insane work by Michel Gondry.