Seven months. That’s how long I’ve been procrastinating.
But enough is enough. It’s time to jump back on the horse.
I need to start writing again.
I need to make videos again.
I need to take pictures.
I need to work out.
I need to learn more.
I need to be more creative.
I need more drive and motivation.
Back in May, I completed some of the most challenging classes required for my web development degree. It was a tough semester, but I pushed through and made real progress. I even built a small software project – a registration page for what could become a local vendor’s market. It’s an interesting concept, and I’d love to pursue it further.
But time is precious.
And now more than ever, I realize I have to divide my time wisely. Not just between projects, but between mental health, physical health, and creative expression. Spending hours behind a computer, sitting at a desk, is far from ideal. So I’m making a change.
I’m pushing forward.
I’m pushing harder.
I’m getting stronger.
One step at a time.
It’s summer. I should be relaxing, but instead, I’m working harder than I ever have. And honestly, I’m okay with that.
Starting this blog hasn’t been easy. I’ve been building the infrastructure to host everything myself, on my own website. I’ve also been diving deeper into Bitcoin. It started with running a Bitcoin node, and has led me into the world of Bitcoin mining. Attending the Bitcoin conference recently opened my eyes to a lot of new possibilities.
Sure, the economic rewards of mining might not be what they used to be. But what excites me most is self-sovereignty – the idea of owning my data, publishing what I want, and building my corner of the internet on my terms.
There’s a strange juggling act happening in my life right now.
On one hand, I’m focused on improving my career: going to school, learning programming, and diving deeper into tech. On the other hand, I’m trying to grow as a solo entrepreneur: running my own website, building a business, managing a Bitcoin node, and exploring the Lightning Network.
Sometimes I feel like I’m doing it all in a vacuum.
I don’t have many peers interested in the same things – no one to bounce ideas off of, no one to help me refine my focus. And in the silence, distractions creep in. They chip away at clarity. They kill momentum.
But I’m done letting distractions win.
This is the beginning. Again.
One step at a time.
Let’s see where this takes me.