white heat of learnage
So this week saw me return to ‘work’ after a few weeks off on holiday with the family. Fully enjoyed, rested and raring to go. Happily though, it’s not a straight back to desk and heads down number. In fact, …
tent wrestler
So I thought I’d have a quick look at the ‘pop-up’ tent so AJ and I could maybe boost for a day or two. Well, it certainly ‘pops’ out of the bag. Discovered it was missing the pegs it should have had – thanks …
at last!!!
Today marks the end of a pretty stressful old time in the weestoater team. Happily things appear to have turned a corner and should be on track for much better days. A new challenge awaits and I am part champing …
cellulitus v2
So as if once wasn’t enough, back in Dec ’17. I’ve only gone and ended up in sun kissed Crosshouse Hospital, Kilmarnock again with that old favourite cellulitis. No sepsis this time, just to keep the body guessing. In the …
refert centum annos
Wallowing in self-pity has become all too easy… What with Cellulitus v2 (Cv2) reappearance and withdrawal of some important meds due to clashing with anti-biotics needed for treatment. But just ‘cos I’m fat, over forty and ginger that doesn’t mean …
the road to learn react
I recently purchased a cracking book to help me learn the joys of React. I am happy to say it’s been a hugely enjoyable experience. The book, unlike others I’ve read, has a central project which you take from the start …
healthy progress
As part of the learning path towards Cloud Developer certification, I’ve decided to invest in React as my chosen UI/UX Framework. The firm I work for has a great deal of projects using it and there is a clear cross over from …
new challenge
As part of my personal development, through work, I’m going to try and gain some professional certification in the Cloud environment. We have a corporate account with those wizards at Cloud Academy, so my first target will be to get …
lovely day for it
Angus was back at 5 a sides this morning – and man was it a stunning return to the place. horrid sleekit rain, that soaks you right through. It threatened to really open up and pour it down, but luckily …
mac & me
So after many MANY years of mocking and undermining them, I am now the proud user of a MacBook Pro, for my sins. As the UX Architect/Engineer for my team I am tasked with a multitude of design related duties, wireframes, site maps, mockups …