Software developer, creating at @BorealisWebDev (He/Him)
Ontario, Canada
Joined September 2017
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PSA: don’t use compressed air in enclosed spaces, apparently.
Cleaned my keyboard and my air purifier is losing. its. shit. Volatile organic compounds are off the charts over here… damn. 😳
ALT Air purifier reading high levels of volatile organic compounds, and a container of compressed air.
ALT Warning label on a can of compressed air reads: “Use only in well ventilated areas. Do not breathe fumes. Keep out of reach of children. Deliberate inhalation can result in serious injury or death.”
Attempting to get some work done while sick with covid (pretty mild symptoms, thankfully) and in my excitement about submitting a PR I spilled my mug of neocitran ALL over my desk.
Probably a sign I should take a break 🤒
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Stu Finn retweeted
Today is the 1st National Day for Truth & Reconciliation and most importantly, Orange Shirt Day.
It is an opportunity for all to reflect on the truth of Canada’s history & the ongoing intergenerational trauma caused by Indian Residential Schools.
Stand with us for hope&change. – at Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Can confirm, @6PackRevolution is the *only* way I’ve ever gotten truly in shape and stayed that way. Never felt so healthy + strong before.
Just listened to @nullpointersio about Getting Fit all that procrastination when thinking yeah ill go for a run tomorrow but tomorrow never arrives. Maybe try @6PackRevolution works for me mix of cardio and weight based.
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Stu Finn retweeted
When I was learning to code, the top advice was “hire a Babysitter.” Frustrating; it wasn’t doable.
Instead of money based things, let’s recommend solid communities, unpaid mentorship, paths that anyone and encourage, while still spelling out the hardships they’ll face.
Stu Finn retweeted
As a solo founder, I deal with loneliness and constant self doubt. I don't *ever* read any of those cheesy "Think Like a Warrior" books b/c those are for people who need self help, and I have my shit together. But recently I did. A thread. 👇
This excellent post puts into words exactly how I have been feeling lately about tech, and specifically the balance between my life & career. Thank you @erchwy!
🚢 How do you slow down when the culture of "just ship it!" is the norm?
⚓In today's #VoicesOfGatsby blog post, @erchwy reminds us that sometimes slowing down is the very thing that can actually help us speed up.
👉🏾 gatsbyjs.com/blog/gatsby-voi…
ALT Voices of Gatsby presents: "Tech Life Equals Burnout?" by Eric Howey, Mental Health Therapist and Web Developer.
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Stu Finn retweeted
Don't spend 6 minutes doing something by hand when you can spend 6 hours failing to automate it.
So grateful to be one of these folks that @practicingdev is coaching.
Our monthly conversations help me to consistently evaluate and re-focus on my goals both as a dev and as a human in the world.
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UPS just casually dropped off my new MacBook Pro as if I didn’t have any real work to get done today.
ALT A box with a new MacBook Pro inside
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100% agree.
And I would add that it's even better when a project can benefit others beyond what's on paper (other freelancers, wider community, and of course the clients).
This is exactly what I'm pursuing every day with @BorealisWebDev
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