2026-10-29 18:06:17
Things have been a bit quiet round here for one reason or another, but I couldn't let today pass without the annual reminder to "choose the web you want" rather than just falling into big tech defaults.
Whatever you do on the internet, do it on your own terms. Own your data and identity.
2026-10-20 22:02:46
The past couple of weeks have been tough. I'm not entirely sure why, but my mental health has taken a downturn. It doesn't feel like the meds are really doing anything at the moment, and I've been increasingly restless and fitful during sleep again.
Yesterday, I had to go back to the doctor's as the pharmacy was having problems getting hold of my repeat prescription so we also discussed the current situation.
I've had an almost constant headache for the past 7-8 days, occasionally dipping into migraine territory. This has been attributed to not being properly rested. Even though I may be asleep, I am not gaining the benefit.
Consequently, I've been advised to take melatonin to help promote healthy sleep alongside an increased dose of fluoxetine — I don't think I can go much higher.
Autumn has hit with a vengeance, and the reduced hours of daylight likely don't help. I always struggle at this time of year. The transition from away from the long days of summer really affects me.
All this, and things being quite busy at home, have meant that studio time has been at a premium. The last couple of times I have managed to get up there I just listened to the same 16 bar loop on repeat, knowing that the track should exist but not having the headspace to work on it properly.
Yesterday, I took delivery of a Roland TR-505 bought cheap on eBay. It's in excellent condition for a 40 year old device, especially the screen, and I'm hoping it'll give me a bit of inspiration through shiny new toy syndrome.
I had a quick play last night, comparing it to the 505 samples I have on the LM Drum, and it sounds very nice — really punchy.
2026-10-18 05:25:26
Spent about half an hour tweaking the CSS for /photos so that it correctly matchea the rest of the site.
I'd already linked the main theme CSS, styled the title, and added the footer but things were conflicting. It just needed a bit of attention to ensure everything lined up correctly.
Looking pretty good now.
2026-10-12 04:37:35
It's been four months to the day since I started wearing the Sekonda Hybrid watch and, apart from the initial setup period, it's just been put on its fourth charge. That's right, I'm still only having to charge it once a month, irrespective of how much I use it or how many notifications I get.
I originally said I'd be happy charging it once a week, but this is beyond my wildest expectations.
Consider me extremely happy with it.