Hobbies
For 2026, one of my resolutions was to step outside of my comfort zone and partake in more right brain-centered activities. As I began thinking, I enjoyed the idea of wood-carving and whittling, it was simple enough to take a blade to wood, but with dilligent practice, could evolve into so much more.
Also because I enjoyed Cletus Spucklers from the Simpson's insane whittling skills and small quote: "I whittles what I sees". Here is the kit I first bought when I began, and here is the link to the very first video I watched and the corresponding attempt I made to replicate it.
As of January 8th, 2026, I have started wood carving and will place pictures of my finished projects below.
Wood Working Project 001 - Rough Bear
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Current Reads
Because I feel placing all my current and past reads will be a bit hectic, here is what I am currently reading/ textbooks im self studying.
Anything literature from the past or reserved for the future can be found on my Goodreads profile!
| Current Reads As Of January 8th 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Book Title | Author | Intention Behind Reading |
| Careless People | Sarah Wynn-Williams | I'm currently trying to become more aware about personal media consumption, and the motives of companies controlling algorithms |
| Einstein: His Life and Universe | Walter Issacson | I'm currently trying to become more aware about personal media consumption, and the motives of companies controlling algorithms |
| Introduction To Mechanics | Kleppner and Kolenkow | Preparation for more rigorous undergraduate questions upon my return to a 4-year university physics program |
| Modern Classical Mechanics | Helliwell and Sahakian | Im involved in a weekly high undergraduate/ post graduate physics study group that's been going chapter by chapter through the book since August of 2025 |
| Most Recent Completed Reads | ||
|---|---|---|
| Book Title | Author | Intention Behind Reading |
| Navy Seal Discipline | Dominic Mann | Became enamored by Navy Seal training, Hell Week specifically. |
| Never Finished | David Goggins | I read 'Cant Hurt Me' my junior year of college. It was pretty eye-opening and exposed my unintentional complacency. So, once time allowed, I wanted to proceeed to reading this books aswell. |