It’s Fountain Pen Day! My fountain pens are all tucked away right now while my new desk is being worked on, but I’m looking forward to setting them back out once everything’s done. I really do enjoy using them. I don’t have a big collection, just a few that I really like, but each one has its own personality. There’s something comforting about writing with a good pen, especially when the world feels a little too digital sometimes.
It’s funny, really, because I spend so much of my time studying technology-driven fields like coding and cybersecurity. My days revolve around algorithms, data, and digital systems. Yet, when I pick up a pen, it’s like I’m giving myself permission to slow down and reconnect with something tangible. It reminds me that even in a world built on ones and zeros, there’s still value in the analog – the quiet, human side of creation.
When I study cybersecurity, I actually enjoy taking notes. There’s something about writing things down that helps me process and retain information better. Even if it’s just copying key terms or definitions, the act of writing keeps me engaged and helps the concepts stick. It feels more intentional- like I’m building my understanding one handwritten line at a time.
Alex hated his first day at McDonald’s. He didn’t go into much detail about why, but I can imagine. Fast food work can be tough – it involves long hours, constant movement, impatient customers, and the never-ending rush during peak times. I remember when I worked at Burger King; there were days that tested every ounce of my patience. Lunchtime was the worst. It always felt like the entire military base decided to come in at once, all within the same hour and a half. The line never seemed to end, and the sound of fryers beeping and orders being called out all blended into a kind of chaotic rhythm. It was exhausting, but I really enjoyed the people I worked with. I’m still in touch with a few of them even today.
I had a rough time with coding today. No matter how many times I reread the instructions, I couldn’t quite figure out what was being asked. And when I finally thought I had the right solution, the program would tell me I was wrong. It was frustrating – like trying to solve a puzzle where the pieces keep changing shape. After a while, though, things started to click, and I managed to get through it. Still, it was one of those days where every line of code felt like a challenge. I think that’s why I enjoy cybersecurity. It feels a bit more direct and logical, like following clear steps rather than wrestling with abstract logic.
Right now, I’m in a bit of a standoff with my cat. Sandy keeps jumping onto my desk and sitting right on my keyboard, as if she owns the place. Now she’s perched on the edge, staring at me with that look. Like I’m the one who’s done something wrong.
I’m going to make myself a cup of hot tea, settle in, and finish up my cybersecurity studying for the day. Once I’m done, I plan to unwind with a book and get a little reading in.
