My Morning Routine
Waking up at 5 AM isn't for everyone, but for me, it's a game-changer. The quiet stillness of the early morning provides the perfect environment to focus, plan my day, and get a head start on my goals.
My routine usually consists of a 30-minute run, followed by meditation and a healthy breakfast. This combination of physical activity and mindfulness helps me start the day with a clear head and a positive attitude.
Of course, there are days when I'd rather stay in bed, but the benefits of my morning routine far outweigh the temporary discomfort. It's a discipline that has had a profound impact on my productivity and overall well-being.
Games That Shaped Me
Arcade games and old consoles were a huge part of my life growing up. From the Game Boy Advance to the PlayStation 2, games felt raw, challenging, and full of personality. Titles like Metal Slug, Castlevania, Kirby, Mortal Kombat, Urban Reign, and Resident Evil 4 left a permanent mark on me.
Some games weren’t just entertainment — they were worlds. Skyrim was one of those games that made me lose track of time entirely, while arcade machines taught me persistence through difficulty and repetition.
Modern games still manage to capture that magic sometimes. Outer Wilds and Rain World stand out as experiences that value curiosity, atmosphere, and discovery over hand-holding. They remind me why I fell in love with games in the first place.
Preserving Lost Media
Preserving media is more than just a hobby; it's a way to ensure that the culture and history captured in old films, music, and software aren't lost to time. By hosting and sharing this media, I hope to contribute to a collective effort to keep our digital heritage alive.
Whether it's an obscure 80s commercial or a piece of software that was almost forgotten, every bit of media tells a story. I find great satisfaction in the technical challenge of rescuing and restoring these digital artifacts.
How I Got Into Computers
I’ve been fascinated by computers for as long as I can remember. At first, it was pure curiosity — clicking things, breaking things, and trying to understand why something worked or didn’t.
Over time, that curiosity turned into problem-solving. Fixing errors, tweaking systems, and learning how software interacts with hardware became second nature. Computers stopped being tools and started feeling like systems I could truly understand.
That early exposure shaped the way I think today. I’m comfortable experimenting, failing, and digging deeper until something makes sense. Computers taught me patience, logic, and the value of learning by doing.
Discipline, Nature, and the Body
Meditation, breath control, and martial arts have always felt deeply connected to me. Practices like kung fu and muay thai aren’t just about combat — they’re about discipline, awareness, and understanding how fragile and powerful the human body truly is.
Spending time in nature sharpens that awareness even more. Hiking in the mountains without equipment, free diving, and being fully immersed in water or open air strips life down to its essentials: breath, focus, and movement. Every step and every inhale matters.
There’s something humbling about realizing how deadly techniques can be, and how calm the mind must be to control them. Nature teaches the same lesson — respect it, or it will overwhelm you. Balance is everything.