Going Rogue: 2014 - 2020
As my time in Utah was coming to an end and I began to grapple with the stresses and strains that were coming to a head in my life, I started noticing the
John David Eriksen
NS Design WAVc Electric Upright Bass: First Impressions
I took a chance with the NS Design WAV after seeing many pro players use NS Design basses over the years.
Big Moves and Burnout: 2011 - 2014
I collaborated with folks with deep experience, a high level of skill, strong commitment to code quality, and motivation for continuous learning. Paradoxically, I was more stressed than ever before.
Buddhism and Zen Book Recommendations
The following are some books that I recommended to a member of the Shambhala Gainesville Meditation Community's Queer and Trans Dharma group back in late 2019 and early 2020.
Finding the Path: 2007-2010
I was finding myself waking up before my alarm clock every day, feeling sharp pains in my chest, experiencing tunnel vision and muscle weakness, etc. At one point my chest pain was so intense that my supervisor actually drove me to the hospital. I had experienced my first panic attack.