ramblings of a useless 30 somethign https://dkatri.xyz/ I’ll preface this with a disclaimer that I am not an expert, not even close, and you shouldn’t take anything I say too seriously. I write this as I approach 50 days of being in lockdown of some description, and it has at times been very tough. It was always Thu, 07 May 2020 24:00:00 GMT https://dkatri.xyz/posts/meditation-and-coping/ https://dkatri.xyz/posts/meditation-and-coping/ Although I think we can all agree 2020 has been a bit of a write off, there are some cool things that have come out of it, here's 5 things that came out of 2020 that have put a smile on my face. The Mandalorian 2020 has been so long Thu, 31 Dec 2020 24:00:00 GMT https://dkatri.xyz/posts/good-things-in-2020/ https://dkatri.xyz/posts/good-things-in-2020/ Todoist - is what me and my girlfriend used a shared todo list app. We have a couple shared projects. One is a simple shopping list, the other is a kanban board of things that we want to do around the house that we bought last year. It's a nice Wed, 24 Feb 2021 24:00:00 GMT https://dkatri.xyz/posts/apps-feb21/ https://dkatri.xyz/posts/apps-feb21/ Paprika 3 - not an app that I'd thought I needed until I started cooking a lot more last year. Paprika lets you easily download recipes from anywhere and save it in a format that makes it really easy to reference. It removes the pain of having to read all Wed, 24 Feb 2021 24:00:00 GMT https://dkatri.xyz/posts/apps-mar21/ https://dkatri.xyz/posts/apps-mar21/ I think the biggest lesson learned is that this wasn't actually quite as mad as I expected it would be. The first 10km I tried to make myself take it easy, but accidentally ran a 10km PB. Having people to run with was essential - especially for the later runs. Thu, 06 May 2021 24:00:00 GMT https://dkatri.xyz/posts/ran30/ https://dkatri.xyz/posts/ran30/ I like setting myself challenges. Sometimes arbitrary ones. At the start of lockdown I decided that I would push myself and try to get back into running in the process. I set myself a modest goal, starting on March 16th 2020. Run 365 km in the next 365 days. To Thu, 06 May 2021 24:00:00 GMT https://dkatri.xyz/posts/doing-a-runner/ https://dkatri.xyz/posts/doing-a-runner/ Le Grand Derriere - Tom Bihn I've been thinking about buying a sling bag for a while. For those times I leave the house with just too much for pockets, but not quite enough for a backpack. Things like: a book, a jumper, a water bottle. When I saw Tom Tue, 14 Sep 2021 24:00:00 GMT https://dkatri.xyz/posts/lgd-tom-bihn/ https://dkatri.xyz/posts/lgd-tom-bihn/ Another mixed bag of a year, but here are some things that I’ve enjoyed Media Music 🎧 I’ve done a terrible job of keeping up with new music this year as I’ve been listening to way more podcasts, but some of the favourite albums that I discovered this year: We’re Thu, 16 Dec 2021 24:00:00 GMT https://dkatri.xyz/posts/2021-favourite-things/ https://dkatri.xyz/posts/2021-favourite-things/ I've accumulated a lot of random things over the years to do with travel, and making it easier. When I was younger I spent 3 to 4 weekends a month travelling and seeing friends. It taught me a lot about travel that applies to both long and short trips. One Fri, 07 Jan 2022 24:00:00 GMT https://dkatri.xyz/posts/little-things-stuff-sack/ https://dkatri.xyz/posts/little-things-stuff-sack/ I'm fascinated by Everyday Carry (EDC), but my setup is unique. As someone working from home, most of my essential items aren't about portability—they're about daily functionality and comfort. These are some of the things that I use almost every day. SoundCore A20 Sleep Buds These are my latest must-have Tue, 26 Nov 2024 24:00:00 GMT https://dkatri.xyz/posts/every-day-stuff/ https://dkatri.xyz/posts/every-day-stuff/ As long as I can recall I've hated my weight, and for the most part the way I looked. I have had periods of time where I've been lighter, periods when I've been heavier, but I've always been what most people would call fat. Over the last year or so Tue, 11 Mar 2025 24:00:00 GMT https://dkatri.xyz/posts/mounjaro-6-months/ https://dkatri.xyz/posts/mounjaro-6-months/ With an upcoming 17-day trip to Japan, I've been trying to nail down the perfect bag strategy. Between my partner and me, we're only checking a single suitcase (which I assume will be mostly claimed by her stuff). I generally prefer avoiding checked bags when possible. I have a few Mon, 14 Apr 2025 24:00:00 GMT https://dkatri.xyz/posts/packing-showdown-japan/ https://dkatri.xyz/posts/packing-showdown-japan/ At the last minute, I decided to take the Peak Design Travel Backpack 30L on my trip to Japan. I had been using the Tom Bihn Synik 30 for a while, but I wanted to try something new. The Peak Design bag is a bit smaller and more compact, which Mon, 19 May 2025 24:00:00 GMT https://dkatri.xyz/posts/post-trip-japan/ https://dkatri.xyz/posts/post-trip-japan/ 2025 is the year that I really became a reader. Before this year I'd never read more than 12 books in a year. I read 42 books in 2025 and, more importantly, I actually really enjoyed it. I looked forward to getting to read. My main takeaways from this have Tue, 02 Dec 2025 24:00:00 GMT https://dkatri.xyz/posts/books-2025/ https://dkatri.xyz/posts/books-2025/ The biggest thing for me was probably reading. But that deserved it's own post which you can read here. Physical Items Nitize mini locking carbiners. These are great. I use a tiny one as a quick release on my house and car key - if I'm leaving the house and Wed, 31 Dec 2025 24:00:00 GMT https://dkatri.xyz/posts/2025-favs/ https://dkatri.xyz/posts/2025-favs/