After talking with Jeff, I realized that I wasn’t clear in my blog last week about when I’m leaving for Colombia. He thought it was imminent, but I’m actually not going until Feb 17th. Sorry for any confusion. If I get a post up next week, it should be my last one from the United …
2020 Begins
I wasn’t sure how long my holiday blogging hiatus would be, but it seems like a good time to get back to it. Hope everyone had a great holiday season, although here in Puerto Rico we’ve just started. Tomorrow is Three Kings Day, which for many people here is bigger than Christmas and New Years. …
Starting a Writing Challenge
I’m currently in my office at the co-working space in San Juan with the ambiance of a storage unit, and coming down from the high of finishing (I think) fixing the last micro-bug in my latest algorithm code. I worked over the weekend to fix errors, and there were so many more than I could …
Another Crazy Week (just kidding)
It’s Sunday evening here in San Juan, and with an exhilarating week ahead of assembling Ikea furniture, buying dishes, mopping the floors, and finalizing production code, I needed to get this done tonight. Truthfully though I am looking forward to unpacking my suitcase, something I haven’t done in over a quarter of a year. …
Nusa Penida and YouTube Tip
I’m back in Bali after a weekend trip to a nearby island for my girlfriend’s birthday, Nusa Penida. I left my computer at home Friday-Sunday, and was happy to see that none of my trading programs malfunctioned (I did put strong safeguards to ensure they wouldn’t), and even made a little money without me looking …
Made it to Bali
Sorry for missing the previous week! I always underestimate the effects of traveling to and from this corner of the world. I planned to pen this blog last Monday in the airport, but as often happens I was rushed, tired, and I didn’t arrive in Bali until the following evening. From there I was jet-lagged …
Last Week in Stockholm
I’m going into my final week in Stockholm before I head to Bali for what I think will be two months. I need to book my ticket back asap (you can’t go there without a return ticket), as well as somewhere to stay. I’ve been so focused on trading work that I’ve forgotten some of …
Back to Work
I’m sitting in a tech-focused office in Stockholm, finally at the point of being unproductive in my apartment. When I first arrived a few weeks ago everything was new, and I could easily labor for hours at home. I still put in decent hours last week between the apartment and coffee shops, but I got …
Birthday
Today marks the 37th year of my life. I’m sitting in a clean beige and white Scandanavian designed living room, watching heavy rain assault the streets outside, while sipping an excellent flat white (thanks to Pascal Cafe for allowing me to bring Califia Barista Blend almond milk so I don’t have to drink the tasty …
A Good Week in Stockholm
It’s been a chilly, but beautiful week here in Stockholm. The conditions have been alternating between Fall and Spring, and that weather is something I haven’t experienced in a while. Coming from a daily 90 degrees in Puerto Rico it’s amazing to wear a light jacket. I’m staying in the hipster area of the city, …
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