Sammy, what are you doing?

Sometimes I can't update this list as often as I would like. If you're technically-inclined, you can view the projects I'm actively working on in GitHub.

Canapi is a new project that I am working on to help make it easier for businesses to contribute to environmental causes. The idea is to create an API that can be integrated into existing business systems (like e-commerce platforms) to automatically calculate and process contributions based on user actions. The goal is to make it as easy as possible for businesses to give back to the environment, and for users to feel good about their purchases.

An arcade game like Wasted Space is really only properly experienced on a full-size arcade machine. So, I'm going to attempt building one! I am aiming to have it done in time to bring to Earth Day Omaha later this spring. It'll be equal parts promotion of Terrabyte, environmental education, and a conversation-starter of what environmentalism can even look like.

Last year, I launched a Patreon that rewards subscribers with a new pixel art wallpaper every month. The designs incorporate Pixel Planet Today designs, environmental themes, or other pixel-y goodness. If you're interested in supporting my work and getting some cool wallpapers, I'd encourage you to check it out!

The world is constantly calling for environmental facts and pixel art: making this the project that never sleeps. I am trying to get into a more consistent posting schedule, but I got a lot going on... For not a lack of will, but a lack of time.

I was raised on the outdoors, but as I got older, my studies and work grew to take up more and more of my free time. And now living in a big city, it can sometimes feel like I'm more disconnected to the natural world than my environmental work would suggest (and more than I would like). That was, until my brother introduced me to birding. I was skeptical on if I would actually enjoy it (or if it was an 'old person activity' like I previously thought), but it's a great way to get outside, connect with local wildlife, and be more mindful of what's out there.

I have had mixed results using existing digital business card services. So, I decided to create my own. First it was a solution to my own personal problem, but now, I'm building it as a beta SaaS product to offer clients. It's lightweight, fully customizable with CSS, and most importantly, gives you a way ot share your information without carrying a stack of cards. If you're interested in having a digital business card, or just want to see what I built, check it out!

With the new year, a new reading goal (8 books). Currently, I'm reading "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson. Other books on my TBR for the year include "The Phoenix Project" and "They Both Die at the End."

Because I'm such an urbanism nerd, something that I've found myself doing is creating a map that outlines where public transportation improvements could be made in Omaha and other Central Nebraska locations. Do I expect these ideas to bloom to fruition? Not at all, but if they did - boy, I'd be one happy camper.