Here's what keeps me busy at the moment. what?

Winter is not my favourite time of the year. The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting darker and my motivation after work seems to dwindle to a griding hault. My list of jobs on the other hand never seems to dwindle, to personal design projects to pottering around my house and garden.

Recently after a few long discussions with my partner, It was apparent that some of my problems in life may be caused by ADHD and/or Autism. So i made an appointment with the doctors and boy when they say metal health is a long wait (4 years in my area) they where not lying. But after a helpfull conversation with a mental health nurse, I have used "my right to choose" to hopefully get this wait down to a few months.

In a few weeks time it will be christmas and then 2025, during this time I will enjoy the company of friends and family and a few cheeky drinks. Life's good.

Side Projects

Home Assistant and Proxmox

Geeking out over whole house automations

I started off my journey several years ago in home automation. I had a few light bulbs and sockets that could be tuned on and off with Alexa. From there it has grown and grow, not only can I control many of my lights, lamps and sockets (for the important items in my house.)

I can set automation based on time location and even presence of a person in that specific room, which for now is my office and led strip behind my desk is illuminated between 8am – 10pm and power to my lamp is provided. If no presence is detected it will then turn off after a minute.

The books I'm reading

Let My People Go Surfing by Yvon Chouinard

In his long-awaited memoir, Yvon Chouinard-legendary climber, businessman, environmentalist, and founder of Patagonia, Inc.-shares the persistence and courage that have gone into being head of one of the most respected and environmentally responsible companies on earth.

From his youth as the son of a French Canadian handyman to the thrilling, ambitious climbing expeditions that inspired his innovative designs for the sport's equipment, Let My People Go Surfing is the story of a man who brought doing good and having grand adventures into the heart of his business life-a book that will deeply affect entrepreneurs and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

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