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The direction of this blog (Dec 2024)

A letter to my fellow readers,

For most of this year, I've not posted anything here.

I've wandered about what I want to do, what I want to become. Did I lose my identity this time?

I don't know if I will favor programming, entrepreneurship (or its little brother: indie hacking), or just be random.

This indecision has stalled me.

Right now, I'm starting from scratch. I have a bit less than $1,200.00 USD to my name.

Should I be transparent with my finances? As I am switching rented apartments, I am remembered that moving out is capital intensive.

Let's build something together.

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