Ever since I got back into building websites a few years ago, I’ve noticed a recurring pattern: every year, I hit a wall where I just don’t want to write any code. This is one of the reasons I could never do it professionally—well, that and the fact that I’m not great at it. Haha. I still have a few ideas I’d like to implement on my sites, but the motivation to start has been fading lately.
On the plus side, I haven’t been so consumed by coding that I forget to do other things. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been walking a lot, getting outside, and soaking up some sunshine. It’s been amazing for my mental health, and I think stepping away from the screen has helped me refocus.
In fact, this slowdown gave me some clarity about Wisedocks. After quite a bit of back and forth, I decided to move everything but the blog to a “Side Projects” page. I couldn’t bring myself to take down features like the quotes or AI images entirely—they’re things I worked hard on and still enjoy—but they’re not the heart of this site. They’ll live on the Side Projects page, where I’ll probably keep tinkering with them occasionally. For now, though, the blog will be front and center.
The blog is what makes me happy and what this site was originally meant to be. The other features? They were just half-baked ideas that either spiraled out of control or served as experiments to teach myself new skills. What I really want is a space to write about whatever comes to mind. That’s what I like to do, and that’s what this site will focus on moving forward.
I might still post AI images on Instagram, gaming videos on YouTube, or featured blog images on Pinterest. It’ll be all over the place—and that’s exactly how I like it. Speaking of which:
I’ve been rewatching How I Met Your Mother this week, and I don’t know why, but after about season 5, it just becomes background noise. The characters are great, but the show gets so repetitive after a while. I think they dragged it out too long. I’m on season 9 now and couldn’t even tell you what’s happening. I don’t even remember how it ends. Once it’s over, I’ll probably rewatch the final episode just to jog my memory.
I finally downloaded Bluesky this week. I definitely get the echo chamber vibes that some people complain about. I’m left-leaning—almost falling over—but some of these folks are really out there when it comes to election results. I try to avoid echo chambers, so I’m not sure how much I’ll use the app—or any app, for that matter. I’ve never been big on social media; it’s exhausting.
I’ve made a few posts on random topics like politics and gaming but have gotten zero interactions. My followers so far consist of a few bots and a Trump heckler account.
Honestly, I get the same level of engagement on Twitter/X, so I don’t see much reason to hang out there either. If I’m going to talk to myself, I’d rather do it here. No likes or comments? Fine by me. If you don’t like what I say, you can fuck off. I guess, in a way, I do live in an echo chamber—my own. At least I almost always listen to that guy.
Here on Wisedocks, I can actually do things I enjoy, like joking around. Everywhere else, my humor tends to get downvoted or reported. Case in point:
I’m sorry, but that’s funny. I love cracking jokes, whether online or IRL, but they rarely land the right way online, so I tend to get slammed for them. I’ve never been great with my online presence. Honestly, I’ve been slowly isolating myself from social media—and people in general—because people are just exhausting.
So many people take life too seriously and seem to have no sense of humor. Online, this feels even worse—unhappy people often spend more time on social media. I’m sure there are studies on this, but I’m just speaking from personal experience. When I’m feeling down, I notice I spend more time doom scrolling, and it’s exhausting.
That said, it’s not entirely fair to pin this all on social media. We’re all deeply connected to the internet, for better or worse. But the negativity and endless scrolling on platforms designed to keep us engaged can be overwhelming. If you’re feeling the same, take a break. Play a game, explore random fun websites, or dive into something that makes you laugh.
The internet is a vast place, much bigger than the narrow bubble of social media or streaming services. Find something that sparks joy or gives you dopamine—not rage from hate-driven content. You deserve it.
