Life, off the clock
Less about optimization, more about showing up. Fewer dashboards, more diapers — and strangely, this phase feels more real than most things I’ve optimized before.
Personal finance
ongoingA fairly serious interest — borderline unhealthy, depending on who you ask. Gold buff (for emotional stability), dividend chaser (monthly dopamine), and somehow the default insurance advisor for friends and family. Not by qualification, just by persistence.
Swimming & long walks
weeklyTrying to stay active — swimming, long walks, and the occasional dance class at Cult.fit where I look more enthusiastic than coordinated.
The gym, sort of
on & offAn ongoing experiment. We meet occasionally, exchange pleasantries, and then don’t talk for weeks.
Keyboard
still tryingOne of those “this is the new skill I’ll master” phases. Still very average, but I enjoy it enough to keep pretending I’ll get good someday.
Languages
attemptedTried learning Chinese and Tamil. Both attempts ended exactly how most New Year resolutions do.
Toastmasters International
pausedCurrently on hold. I’ll be back when the diapers thin out.
Baby duties
nowMost of my time these days — diaper changes, bath time, and long walks with my daughter where she does the observing and I do the thinking.