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Finding meaning vs finding motivation
Thu Mar 26 2026 ~ Tags: ramblingsRecently I was thinking back to a conversation I had years ago. While the conversation was had in the context of depressive feelings, I still think it highlights how different we all think about topics relating to our purpose in life. Some people don't have this deep sense of wanting to have a meaning of doing the things they do; They simply go day by day trying to make the best of their lives. They still have motivation, but they might not have meaning. (I will define it in my terms later! Read on!). So… This conversation I had…?
Read more..Going back to school to study math
Sat Aug 02 2025 ~ Tags: ramblings info careerI'm going back to school to study mathematics! In this ramblings-style article I will talk a bit about the what, why and so on.
Read more..A poem of sorts - I dream of the day
Tue Jan 07 2025 ~ Tags: ramblingsI've been feeling down lately. Most things, even computers, have seemed dull and meaningless. Maybe it's all the generative AI coverage in news that makes me have a bleak outlook on the future of technology. Waking up and seeing people hate on each other for stupid reasons on social media is also depressing. All the vile racism, hate against people who are part of the LGBT spectrum/community (or whatever the correct term is), hate against people who struggle etc. is not exactly uplifting. All of these combined turn into a torturous cacophony of hate and misery. Unsure on why I've been spending time on social media at all, but I guess my brain craved the dopamine rush that it's supposed to give. So I have been spending more time in the kitchen, and now with this weird poem of sorts. Consider it evening therapy…
Read more..Ghostty - first impressions and Emacs-like split panes how-to
Thu Jan 02 2025 ~ Tags: cli linux macos ramblingsIt seems like all content creators in the Linux space are covering Ghostty these days, so I decided to jump on the bandwagon. This post will be short and sweet ramblings based upon my first impressions. If you want a TheMKat flavored Ghostty post, read on.
Read more..Why I stopped making YouTube videos - at least for now
Fri Dec 27 2024 ~ Tags: ramblings opinions youtubeIf you followed my activity on YouTube, you might have seen that I suddenly stopped uploading any videos. Now it has been a few years since my last video. A few months ago I was asked why I stopped, and I did not give a clear answer. So.. what happened?
Read more..My life isn't going anywhere - wishing my life had meaning
Mon Oct 21 2024 ~ Tags: opinions ramblings careerToday I'm going to talk about failure, or at least failure as perceived by yourself. This is my blog after all, so some posts with me talking about the sad realities of life is allowed. This is probably more in the rambling category than any other thing I have written. It is also way more personal, so I understand if some of you want to skip this one.
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