2020
Such crazy year. Really hope 2021 is better and not a NG+.
Books
My reading was all over the place in 2020. Most of the books I read were pretty mediocre. I re-read several Murakami novels (especially by the end of the year). His distinctive ambiances are a powerful narcotic to me.
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I spent most of the year reading this. It's a gigantic beast with hundreds of chapters and never-ending volumes of simple, escapist fun.
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I miss Japan so much. Since this was an enforced “no trip” year, I obsessed over this book as a way to get there. Pair it with Tokyo-ga for maximum awesomeness.
The Antidote: Happiness for People Who Can't Stand Positive Thinking
Very nice exploration of the negative path. I like how Burkeman goes deep into a number of things, arriving on the same conclusion as the stoics: life is not about being happy, but to be in peace.
Music
OLD NICK - Curse Of The Lock Master / Witch Of The Northern Vill
First wave black metal mashed up with Dungeon Syth. What not to like. Check also this amazing split between OLD NICK and Hex Clock.
Skeleton by Skeleton (My album of the year)
2020 was such a clusterfuck that my album of the year had to be this one. Such a great release. Clocking under an hour, a lovely blackened d-beat punk album with sludge and NWOBHM influences.
Plantgazer by Show Me a Dinosaur
My "I want to be Sunbathed album of the year". Works well as a double session with Deafheaven's end of the year live album.
Só Quem Viu o Relâmpago à Sua Direita Sabe by Kaatayra
Só quem viu sabe. Best album of this one man black metal band (something like a Brazilian Panopticon)
Microphones in 2020 by the Microphones
Amazing stuck-at-home-by-the-end-of-the-year album. Dust glistens over the sunlight while I sip an already cold espresso and read something.
Coronavirus by Bebopovsky And The Orkestry Podyezdov
Early in the pandemic, I got into a crazy loop of wine and noir jazz, where I played this track non-stop for weeks.
Non 2020 release that I was obsessed with:
L'Univers De La Mer by Dominique Guiiot
So many repeats over the year. So. Many.
Tech
Tabori's Engine system for Roam
Newest version of the first templating engine made for Roam. I use it together with Roam42 Smartblocks, and prefer it for templates. Not public yet.
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Haters gonna hate. I love opinionated tools and Hey is an amazing example of it. After a couple months experimenting back and forth, I'm with it for the long haul.
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Worked with David Vargas on this. Check the link about how this site is made in the bottom of the page.
My Minimal Roam Theme [image]
I’ve worked on the Neue Roam Theme for most of the year, but decided to move on and use a very simple CSS sprinkle on top of vanilla Roam. Less stuff to fix and still looking good.
Assorted
Cheap and Shiny pair of loafers
I got this pair of loafers for $40 and used them most of the time I have been outside this year. They are still brand new.
Servitors’ Card [image]
I worked with Tommie on a custom illustration based on The Healer and The Protector. I'm very happy with the results and will treasure the print forever.
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I love this one so much—Buttery MX keys (got the silent reds) with a TrackPoint. If you have a Thinkpad fetish like me, it's a must.
HARIO Switch Immersion Dripper
My daily driver since getting it. Effortless way to make tasty coffee. I'm using 16g of finely ground beans for 220g of water.
Things I'm tired of
COVID-19
Social Networks
Infinite Timelines
Games
Productivity / Self-improvement Treadmill
Multi functional devices
Fuck mobile phones. I want to read books on my kindle (or dead-tree book), listen to music on a vinyl player and not be tempted by gazillions of apps trying to steal my attention.
Things I'm looking forward for next year
The Vaccine
Mask free life (I doubt it will come next year, tho.)
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Heard very good things about this chrome add-on. People compare it to Superhuman. I think it may replace a bunch of other extensions / apps I've been using.
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Really curious about this. If I get 10% of a live show vibe, it's worth it. I like the live ambiance they provide too.