Downsizing tech, traveling, and dealing with depression.

All three things are what I am facing right now. I love traveling, but the logistics can get quite difficult. Which they did on my last trip where I had a 17hr travel day, and three different accommodations.

Life has hit me personally this year, quite a bit externally, and even some internal battles. Thus causing me to feel really down in the dumps, and whether or not it is depression I can't say for sure. However I just felt it prudent to be honest about what I was feeling.

What am I doing... NOW? May 2026

You can see in my PIOS screenshot below that I am working on content. I missed so many days the last couple months. I'll sometimes try and make up for it by doing multiple pieces in one day. Maybe for some blogs I'll back date it a little bit, especially if I worked on the post that day.

Although that is more for my own mental sanity, as I have been trying to create every day. Videos can't be back dated, but they can be scheduled out. Alas I just try to fill out the calendar.

Even today I was working a post I literally started a YEAR AGO, but hadn't touched since then. I'll hopefully get that done after this more time sensitive post.

Other things I'm working on is downsizing my technology stack, or at least decreasing the size footprint. I.e. my elgato facecam pro is huge, and I could replace it with something like the OBSbot Meet 4k, which takes up 10% of the space. Another example would be my travel backpack, as it hasn't been as efficient as I would like. Thus I have been looking into a new bag that will suit me better.

Just trying to find ways to make my life more efficient if I can help it.

I did finally get back into the gym a month ago, and I have been more consistent lately with my workouts. I also finally get morning shakes, and some protein shakes again to maintain my physical energy better.

PIOS Screenshot:

In a bigger view MACRO, What's Coming up

I'm not sure what to say, but I did get a chance to speak at a conference this last month. I was on a panel at NAB, which was something I was really excited for, and it seemed to go really well.

Hopefully in the coming months I'll be able to do more speaking at events too!

There don't seem to be any potential job prospects unfortunately, and I'm still doing karaoke at night each week. Although I need a more consistent income.

Things I am consuming:

As of late I am catching up on One Piece via One Pace fan edit.

I really want this travel backpack by Rework.