Code, Coffee, and Chaos

Scratching the entrepreneur itch, vibe coding, and occasionally wondering what I've gotten myself into. Enjoy some original content in my attempt to combat the AI slop that is plaguing the internet.

Follow me on my journey as I document the startup grind, dev life, tools I swear by (until they break), and the lessons learned the hard way. Expect a few detoursβ€”into the great outdoors, globe trotting, and questionable life choices.

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πŸŽ‰ Happy 2026! πŸŽ‰

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