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Oct 2025
It’s been a while since I’ve made an update! So it’s time to do so!
Work
For the past year I have been working on another contract with the US Government, this time with the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
I have been helping the USGS modernize a Geomagnetic Model called ModEM. ModEM mostly uses Magnetotellurics (MT). Essentially, you can measure the earth’s electromagnetic field at the earth’s surface. From that, you can use [Maxwell’s Equation][Maxwells] and Geophysical Inversion to deduce the conductivity of the subsurface.
The project has been very fun. It has been challenging in that I have had to completely onboard myself. I have had to learn about MT and ModEM mostly by myself, with help from ModEM’s Authors. While I know some of my software engineer friends would protest at this, I have been happy to do so, and have perhaps thrived in this environment.
During this project I have had to do my own project management to keep track of to-do’s and work done. I’ve done this by using Kanboard (An open source Kanban PM software), which has been extremely helpful in keeping me focused and to get tasks done on my own.
It is perhaps worth writing a Blog post about, but I have continued to find that keeping myself organized on my Kanboard to be extremely helpful. The more I plan and point out tasks, the more focused and more productive I am.
Exercise and the Cougar Ridge Classic
On 27th of September (2025), I ran the Cougar Ridge Classic, a 26K trail run with 3500 ft elevation gain from Vail, Colorado to Minturn, Colorado. The trail goes up and over Vail Ski Resort, and then 3600 feet down into Minturn.
In March 2025, I stopped attending Crossfit Sanitas for reasons, and thus started going to a local gym and wanted to run more, thus I signed up for the Cougar Ridge Classic in June/July. Mostly, I signed up so that I would have something to train for, as I knew if I didn’t train, I would die!
I really trained hard for the race, before this the longest I had ever run was 11 miles, and that was in high school. I have run > 10K distances often though, so I wasn’t a novice runner, but anything over 10 miles was going to be tough, so I started running longer runs more often.
The race was hard, but it was a ton of fun. The fall colors were absolutely beautiful. The fall aspens were a beautiful, vibrant yellow, and the morning sun made them shine spectacularly.
I was really worried about the race, as it started at 8,000 ft of elevation and peaked at 11,000 ft I was worried the altitude would really hinder my cardio, especially because I spent two weeks in Oregon (at 200ft elevation). However, the race went a lot better than I expected!
The views were spectacular. You can see a few photos and the Strava activity down below.
Salsa Dancing
Salsa Dancing has been better then ever. I have focused a lot on Casino/Cuban Salsa the last few months years. Maybe 6/8 months I started following in Rueda Salsa, which has been so much fun. It has been amazing to be able to both follow and lead during a Rueda, or social dancing.
I’m also really enjoying being able to switch between leading and following during a social dance with a partner who also knows how to lead and follow!
Eventually I’ll get a video of me dancing up here!
May 2024
My contract for my last employment ended in April. Currently, I’ve been working on a number of different side projects and slowly looking for work.
I’ve been doing a few things on the website I posted in my last update, Joke Dad-A-Base. It’s now mobile friendly! Soon I want to add a way to suggests new jokes.
Likewise, I’ve created a few iterations of the Space Shooter I’ve been working on, if you want, you can download that game here. Just know that it will only run on Windows and Windows will probably complain that it doesn’t recognize the app. If it does, just click ‘more info’ and then ‘Run Anyway’! Have fun!
Feb 2024
Still living in Boulder, Colorado. I have been doing contracting web development work fixing security vunlerabilities.
I’ve got a few software side projects that I’m working on. A Space Shooter video game using Python Arcade. It’s a two player game and I’m mostly using it as a practice game before moving onto larger games. I’m sure I’ll make a post about it once it’s finished.
I’m also working on a Joke Dad-A-Base web application. Currently, working on just getting it deployed and set up in a CI/CD pipeline. I’m just using it as a way to practice CI/CD, docker image deployments. You can now see the site here: https://www.jokedadabase.com/
Soon I’d like to start learning some GoDot.
I’ve been back into CrossFit. I’ve been achiving regular PR’s which has been great and I’ve been able to do more of the gymnastic workouts (like chest to bars and toes to bar). I’ve also judged a few CrossFit compititions.
Still doing a ton of Salsa. Since my last update I’ve taken a lot of group lessons and few private lessons and have greatly improved!
Jun 2023
I am currently in Boulder Colorado. I was laid off from my tech job in December, I did a little bit of traveling, and now I am working a very easy job in a warehouse for an outdoor brand.
I am somewhat looking for software engineering work, but kinda happy to have a little less stress in work.
I am working on a few side projects (including this website) and teaching my 11 year old cousin how to code. I’ll be using Python and some game engine to try and keep him engage.
I am writing as much as I can. Mostly about my previous mental health, things I find interesting and a little bit of non-fiction.
I workout everyday, although I miss going to Crossfit Gym. I am learning Spanish, going out to events on Friday to speak with others in spanish.
I am also learning to dance Salsa, doing a running club, and generally trying to be more social!
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