Egg noodles and ketchup

January 30, 2026

I'm allowing myself this one lament.

I've spent the past decade or so working really hard to be a good computer programmer.

A skill self-taught, hard-won through an unending series of challenges. It was a constant battle to learn, solve puzzles, and to know how much I didn't know.

And I loved it. Every project, every new language, every happy result.

Lately, I've understood that it was never the result that fulfilled me; it was the challenge of getting there.

The journey, not the destination; to be a bit cliché.

And now with Claude Code it feels like the end of Goodfellas when Henry Hill says, "and now it's all over".

https://youtu.be/L1PMraLG8Dw?si=za79Jjw_oVfIWPD1&t=476

I know for some, scratch that, most, these tools have bestowed a sense of empowerment. I am empowered, too. But I am not fulfilled.

I'll still code and let Claude code for me, but I'm also looking for my next challenge. Perhaps I'll become a better writer.

More to come.

CK.LAND

In the realm of technology and innovation, some might say I occasionally wander into 'CK Land'. It's a place where boundless optimism meets deep problem-solving, where the brighter side of technology shines, and intricate challenges are unwrapped layer by layer. While the term started as a light-hearted jest, I've adopted it as a testament to my unyielding belief in the potential of technology for good and my dedication to diving deep into its tough problems. Because, truly, 'CK Land' is where possibilities become realities.

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