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After a surfing session, the speaker meditated on the beach and witnessed a rescue from a rip current before meeting up with Caroline at a health food bar. They value the quality time and meaningful conversations shared with Caroline, appreciating her attentiveness. Later, the speaker had a productive and enjoyable call with Pascal, helping with technical issues and discussing Pascal's potential move to LA. The day ended with plans for a simple meal, enjoying the simplicity of bagels from PL bagels and looking forward to an avocado bagel with egg the next day.

Today started off wonderfully, albeit a bit late due to daylight savings time. I was particularly excited about implementing Jordan's UI design into the project, going through a significant update to the entire user interface. The morning coffee, a special blend from Necessity in Encinitas that I tried for the first time, was exceptional with its distinct passion fruit notes. Following this delightful start, I went climbing with my friends Patrick and Kyle at Mission Gorge. We tackled several routes including "Empathy" on the main wall and "Skyline" among others, experiencing both challenges and successes throughout the day. It was a blend of leading and top roping various climbs, a fulfilling way to spend time with close ones. Post-climbing, I returned home to some household chores, including laundry, with plans to cook dinner and possibly program for a bit. However, relaxation seems more tempting as the evening progresses. It's 6:30 PM now, and the night might wind down with me enjoying a show or simply unwinding in anticipation of tomorrow. Although no activities are planned for the next day, considering the surf conditions, it might just turn into a surfing day if conditions at Swami's are favorable. A potential plan to surf with Chandler is also on the horizon, depending on how the morning tide looks.

The speaker plans to wake up at 5:50 AM and go surfing at Swami's tomorrow morning. They want to avoid returning home too late, aiming to start work by 10 AM. The speaker's ideal routine also includes meditation, which they didn't do over the weekend.

I enjoyed making breakfast tacos and surfing at Del Mar with Chandler, appreciating both the company and the activity after a long hiatus. The waves were relatively mellow at four to five feet, contributing to a serene surfing experience. The day brought a refreshing change of pace, focusing on writing and reflection rather than my usual building activities. Overall, it was a good and relaxed start to the morning with contemplation as the primary agenda for the day.

I have a busy day planned, including sending off a package to the AI grant and hoping to meditate, write, and position my work effectively by the afternoon. Although I'm feeling very tired now, my plan includes getting up at 6:30 am, having breakfast and coffee, and possibly slacklining in the mid-afternoon. I'm still determining the right direction for the AI grant, as I'm trying to build a platform that needs killer apps to succeed. I'll explore positioning it as software tooling and developer tooling in open source to find a resonant and useful framing.

"Unlocking Connection: Pascal's Journey with Tanaki"

Pascal, from Brooklyn, is excited to engage with a new social network and a burrito he just tried. He's currently experiencing winter weather and has consumed a weed gummy before diving into work on the Tanaki app with multiplayer live video features. He plans to get a massage to unwind physically and mentally. Pascal hopes for a feature that enables connection with his audience to avoid feeling isolated and looks forward to interacting with others on the platform.

"Finding Fulfillment in Unexpected Conversations"

I fulfilled my 2024 goal of deepening relationships tonight. I rode my bike looking for puddles to splash in after the rain, but found none. Instead, I had a rewarding conversation with Claire and Sam at Ichiban. This interaction was very satisfying.

"Testing Out Brito Place"

This is a voice note testing out Brito place from Savannah's iPhone. Yo, yo. That's right.

"Reflections on Making Audio Burrito Posts"

The speaker is reflecting on their experience with making audio burrito posts, noting that it often requires multiple attempts to get into the correct mindset—similar to drafting written posts. They're grappling with the challenge of monologuing without a clear understanding of the audience, as they are aware that at least John and CJ will hear it, but uncertainty about the wider audience affects their ability to communicate effectively. This creates a 'contextual membrane shakiness' as the speaker finds the lack of audience boundaries difficult to navigate, which they recognize may vary among different people. The speaker concludes by deciding to end the current note and start a new one.

"Surfing, Sunshine, and Shared Smiles"