Hey, it's Alex. This is where I put things.

Frantically keeping up with a toddler, writing things down when I can.

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bookMay 11, 2026

Finally picking this back up! I accidentally saw an R. F. Kuang book talk a few months ago about this book. Then I saw the book a few times in stores and took it as a sign. If you like grad school and hell literature, highly recommend (so far).

Katabasis
Katabasis
R. F. Kuang
49% โ€” currently reading
stravaMay 11, 2026

Just ran into town for PT and to pick up my groceries. Kids at the store were actually surprised that I could carry that much on my bike.

distance6.2 mi
pace4'24"
elevation322 ft
musicMay 11, 2026

Jeez, Mike Ness is a GRANDFATHER?! ๐Ÿ‘ด๐Ÿป

Born to Kill
Born to Kill
Social Distortion ยท Apple Music
photoMay 11, 2026

Happy Mother's Day from Theo!

Happy Mother's Day from Theo!
photoMay 10, 2026

At dinner with my family and some kid (not Theo) decides to pull the fire alarm! We were sitting outside, so no big deal, but Theo did get to play in the firetruck!

At dinner with my family and some kid (not Theo) decides to pull the fire alarm! We were sitting outside, so no big deal, but Theo did get to play in the firetruck!
bookMay 10, 2026

Loving this so far - does this mean I like dark academia (especially after I enjoyed the first half of Katabasis)?

The Golden Compass
The Golden Compass
Philip Pullman
11% โ€” currently reading
musicMay 10, 2026

My obvious choice for Album of the Summer, and early sneaky pick for AotY:

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Dancing On The Wall
MUNA ยท Apple Music
photoMay 9, 2026

Planting season has begun! All starters (and seeds!) courtesy of hilltophanoverfarm.org

Planting season has begun! All starters (and seeds!) courtesy of https://hilltophanoverfarm.org