Current Personal Interests¶

Main Personal Interests¶

Linux¶

My technology enthusiasm was lit ablaze once I started my networking degree back in 2019. These days, it's hard to not find me digging deep into some random technology. Recently, my technology obsession has moved to my workstation, my hot rod running Arch Linux with the KDE desktop environment.

Arch Linux PC — My PC, stashed behind the wall.

I have ditched Windows and stayed completely away since April 2025. I've loved daily driving Linux. I love the full control of the software my computer runs. I love tinkering. And I LOVE KDE.

I also love Arch linux enough that I probably take it too far at times. This Halloween pumpkin should provide enough evidence to support this claim.

Arch Pumpkin — Yep, those eyes are Arch Linux logos.

The Minnesota Vikings¶

I also love the Minnesota Vikings.

Crazy Minnesota Vikings Outfit — Me in my fully-powered Vikings outfit, reserved for critical matchups.

It's fair to wonder how this Wisconsinite managed to pick that fandom up. I have lived in Minnesota, but only for a little while. My dad is the real reason I am the way I am, taking over the TV every Sunday and leaving me and my brothers with the choice of football or nothing. While he certainly continues to be a faithful fan, my fandom easily borders on eccentricity, as evidenced above.

Nature Photography¶

I adore nature and try my best to capture some of its beauty in photographs. Please enjoy!

Pretty Sunset — Sunset

*Elk Mound, Wisconsin - July 5, 2022*

Sunset

Big Island of Hawaii - January 29, 2025
Sunset

Lake Superior near Duluth, Minnesota - August 10, 2024
Aurora Borealis

Chippewa River in Eau Claire, Wisconsin - April 23, 2023
Aurora Borealis

Tainter Lake, Wisconsin - May 10, 2024
Aurora Borealis

Caryville, Wisconsin - November 12, 2025
The Great North American Eclipse

Poplar Bluff, Missouri - April 8, 2024
Fall Foliage

Grandad Bluff near La Crosse, Wisconsin - October 18, 2025
Fall Foliage

Hoffman Hills near Elk Mound, Wisconsin - October 11, 2025
Fall Foliage

Hoffman Hills near Elk Mound, Wisconsin - October 17, 2023
Landscape View

Zion National Park - July 26, 2023

Approaching Shelf Cloud

*Kenosha, Wisconsin - June 27, 2019*

Other Interests¶

Creative outlets¶

Creative Writing (Fantasy/Sci-Fi)
Game development with Godot
Music creation
Digital art

Homelab and self-hosting services¶

Joplin Notes server
MKDocs Web Server
Minecraft server
Email server
OPNSense Firewall
Standalone Proxmox cluster
Gitlab Server
Plain old Git server
Syncthing data replication

Outdoor activities¶

Long-distance bike rides

Walking with my family
Hiking
Visiting national parks and other notable nature sites
Swimming
Foraging for Black Caps (Black Raspberries) for the best homemade black raspberry jam in Wisconsin