Inspired by [Stephen Hackett at 512 Pixels](https://512pixels.net/now/) , who was inspired by[David Sparks at MacSparky](https://www.macsparky.com/now/) , who gives a hat tip to [Derek Sivers for the idea of this “Now”](https://sive.rs/now) page. [Confused on what a Now page is? ](https://nownownow.com/about) updated 260226 -------- ### Family Because there are long days, challenges, and struggles, the process is difficult; however, there are also incredibly rewarding days and moments. Kayak and I are continuing to work through growing as a couple and parents together, which makes me fall in love with her everyday all over again. ### Making #### Woodworking Documenting my projects has become somewhat of a habit on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/matcha.makes/) , my complaints with that platform and the social internet aside, it's been fun. Through that and the Fine Woodworking Discord channel, I've learned a lot of techniques and met many interesting people. I finally finished a few projects that had been kicking around for over a year. I'm not really proud of them, and there is a long way to go before I feel like I can call myself a woodworker. I am however progressing at a decent rate. I've started making more tools, storage, and trying to make sure I don't start to many projects without finishing the previous. Currently in the project queue, as in parts have been cut milled, or something done past the initial planning stages. - P.O. Box - Router Table - Prototypes for M4G - Carved Pen box - Workshop Whiskey cabinet - Battery Charging cabinet - Dust collector cart. #### Writing Completely fell off the wagon, haven't been doing much writing or journaling. I can tell my mental struggles, but I haven't been able to figure out time/materials. #### 3D Printing Still need to set up resin printing, but the ventilation situation needs to be refigured out. I also will start trying to make ABS my default FDM printing filament. From what i can tell it has better properties for most applications, but is just trickier to print. A challenge i should be able to take on. I've also started testing 3D printing for pen making. ### Health I've been in and out of the gym. I've started running a lot more than i was a few months ago. I forgot how much I enjoyed running even if its just 5k it's a great feeling. With recent family health concerns, I've started tweaking my diet to be more health conscious will not missing my calorie goals. ### Employment I’m currently employed at a local electrical distributor as the Divisional Marketing Manager, taking over the role from someone who had worked at the company longer than I’ve been alive. There are many pain points but also plenty of opportunities for growth and challenge.