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+title: "Bullets #9 | Mountains, wood, AoC, and more!"
+author: "adam nowak"
+date: "2023-12-22T21:25:43+01:00"
+slug: "9"
+description: Embarking on a deep dive into the Advent of Code, mastering the art of woodworking, and soaking in the breathtaking scenery of Śnieżka.
+categories:
+  - bullets
+  - summary
+tags:
+  - Advent of Code
+  - woodworking
+  - mountains
+date: 2023-12-22T21:25:43+01:00
+---
+
+Welcome to Bullets #9! You can read the previous one here: [bullets/8][1].
+
+## The Double-Edged Sword of Focus
+
+* Sometimes I wonder if my relentless focus is a strength or a stubborn quirk. Once I've zeroed in on a task, I'm locked in --— nothing else exists until I've seen it through to the end.
+* This intense concentration can be a double-edged sword. On one side, it's a source of frustration; it grinds against my ability to switch tasks smoothly. I find myself wrestling with the urge to pause and catch my breath.
+* Flip the coin, and it's my superpower. The very same drive ensures I see projects to completion, often with results I'm proud of. It's the reason I've been quiet on Mastodon and here these past weeks.
+* While I'm still navigating unemployment, my days have been fully consumed by the Advent of Code, delving into woodworking, and immersing myself in Christmas preparations. It's not silence, but a vibrant dedication humming away from public view.
+
+## Advent of Code
+
+* Eleven days of coding yielded 21 stars, posted for all on [GitHub][2].
+* I enjoyed it a lot and plan to finish the rest of the puzzles in the next few weeks[^1].
+* It was both enlightening and obsessive, leading me to temper my involvement for the sake of harmony at home.
+* ⚠️ Realizing that others, like [Robb][3], [Lewis][4], and [Zoe][5], also stepped back at the same time was an eye-opener.
+Zoe's post [Advent of Code is not healthy for me][6] echoed my sentiments exactly, something I didn't realise until I read it.
+  * I feel grateful for this post and I'm glad not only that I'm not alone in this, but also that I'm not the only one who decided to step back. 🙏
+
+## Woodworking
+
+* Furniture for my bedroom is 92% done!
+* I'm so happy with the results, and the things I've learned along the way.
+{{<figure src="202312_IMG_0115-lubieniebieskipl.jpg" caption="It's dirty, work in progres, tools all around the place, but at least you have an idea what I was working on.">}}
+* It's MDF, so don't expect fancy stuff in here, I'm not that good yet :D
+* It was fun project, because I've never done anything like this before and went through all the steps from designing, ordering materials, buying hinges, screws, cutting, drilling and assembling.
+* There will be a mirror on the left side of the TV plus some LED lights soon.
+* I've also made a few cutting boards for my family and I'm also pretty happy with the results! Aren't they pretty?
+{{<figure src="202312_X1009400-lubieniebieskipl.jpg" caption="My first adventure with walnut!">}}
+
+## Mountains
+
+* A trip to [Śnieżka][7] (1602 m) and a stay at the mountain shelter [Samotnia][8] were nearly perfect—only a fireplace was missed.
+The company, weather, and vistas painted the ideal pre-Christmas escape.
+The photographs here barely do justice to the experience.
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+
+## Other
+
+* Kudos to Bobiko for launching a new version of [Bobiko.Blog][9]!
+* The GTA VI teaser has me eagerly awaiting its release!
+* I'm still reading "The wheel of time" and I'm surprised by the number of threads that are still open!
+* This story about time made me smile [Did the SS Warrimoo Exist in Two Centuries at Once? | Snopes.com][10][^2]
+* And although unemployment brings its challenges, it has opened a season of creativity and anticipation.
+
+Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year! 🎄
+
+PS: Should I write 2023 summary post? 🤔 I expect nothing less than 💙🚴‍♂️🪵🫡🙌💸📉 :D
+
+[1]: {{< ref "/bullets/008" >}}
+[2]: https://github.com/lubieniebieski/advent-of-code/tree/master/2023-golang
+[3]: https://rknight.me/blog/tags/adventofcode/
+[4]: https://lewisdale.dev/post/tag/advent-of-code-2023/
+[5]: https://zoeaubert.me/tags/advent-of-code/
+[6]: https://zoeaubert.me/blog/advent-of-code-is-not-healthy-for-me/
+[7]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sn%C4%9B%C5%BEka
+[8]: http://www.samotnia.com.pl/
+[9]: https://bobiko.blog/
+[10]: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/ss-warrimoo/
+
+[^1]: yeah...
+[^2]: not sure that's where I've read it, but it's the same story