Rowan’s Weeknotes

Weekly updates about what’s happening in my life. If you want more regular but less structured updates, check out my notes.

  1. Week 104: Ally Pally

    A week of over-planning, immersive games, angsty pop punk, the worst train journey of my life, 40th birthdays, and Love is Blind. Read Week 104: Ally Pally.

  2. Week 103: Blackgang Chine

    Me and Harry standing bravely in the very cold October sea

    A week of long pairing sessions, fixing up some old code, long drives and ferries, ocean views, questionable animatronics, and cold swims. Read Week 103: Blackgang Chine.

  3. Week 102: Roundhouse

    Me wearing a yellow coat with a green jumper next to Charlotte wearing a green coat and a yellow jumper

    A week of incidents, nice pairing sessions, Eurovision planning, 60th birthday parties, ladders, matching outfits, and shiny new dotfiles. Read Week 102: Roundhouse.

  4. Week 101: Manifesting

    Ziggy, a very cute and angry-looking cat

    A week of business, work drinks, keeping up the reading streak, Team days, manifesting large incidents, trips to Leeds, cute cats, and cheap Apple Sourz. Read Week 101: Manifesting.

  5. Week 100: Skyblock

    A week of great films, sweet books, birthday drinks, lots of Minecraft, thousands of pull requests, messing up but enjoying it, and a smart meter installation. Read Week 100: Skyblock.

  6. Week 99: Haunted Doll

    Liz The Haunted Doll: The Movie

    A week of long walks in Wales, extending the trip, soaking in the hot tub, cursed dolls, weird sandwiches, and a long journey home. Read Week 99: Haunted Doll.

  7. Week 98: Dark Void

    A bright full moon shining over fields. Trees are silhouetted in rolling mist.

    A week of new prime ministers, new monarchs, new leaks, birthday drinks, AI-generated images, a holiday in Wales, and long walks. Read Week 98: Dark Void.

  8. Week 97: Engraving

    A scrabble board with the word 'equal' played on a triple word score

    A week of new houses, BBQs, unsettling new books, excellent lunches, sober beer festivals, scrabble, and running workshops. Read Week 97: Engraving.

  9. Week 96: Seven Deaths

    A week of many plans, excellent books, a wedding, refactoring, late calls, immersive experiences, fun new board games, and too much drinking. Read Week 96: Seven Deaths.

  10. Week 95: JPD & David

    A cute dog with his head on my knee

    A week of fun weddings, betting on horses, dogs who like me now, finished painting, a new blog post, and playing with OpenTelemetry. Read Week 95: JPD & David.

  11. Week 94: Book Delivery

    A view of the sunrise behind Deptford Bridge station

    A week of The Sandman, book deliveries, reading a bunch more, late nights, fun 30th birthdays, our fifth wedding, and infuriating trial news. Read Week 94: Book Delivery.

  12. Week 93: Good Little Cog

    Me lounging on the bed instead of doing something interesting.

    A week of relentless positivity, cute logos, delicious food, Rust, book clubs, tequila, BeReal, and reading witness statements. Read Week 93: Good Little Cog.

  13. Week 92: Unwelcome Guests

    A week of book clubs, reading again, new team members, learning to code, summer birthdays, Kalimotxo Blondes, and a new housemate. Read Week 92: Unwelcome Guests.

  14. Week 91: Huddersfield

    Me, Charlotte, Jenn, and Chris in a photo booth. I'm wearing a poop-shaped hat and beer glasses, Chris is wearing a tiara, Jenn is wearing a mask, and Charlotte has a shark hat on

    A week of birthdays, aircon, pizza, unexpected visitors, quirky accommodation, weddings in Huddersfield, Torn by Natalie Imbruglia. Read Week 91: Huddersfield.

  15. Week 90: Dopamine

    My living room with three walls painted a rich dark green and looking a lot more like a home

    A week of wall painting, shelf buying, mid-year reviews, wedding celebrations, Somali food, dopamine, the theatre, and a country walk. Read Week 90: Dopamine.

  16. Week 89: Secret Bar

    Arjun and I cheersing Jägerbombs

    A week of being back to reality, remembering to code, FT rounders, birthdays, marvel, small horses, good food, and small humans. Read Week 89: Secret Bar.

  17. Week 88: Emma & Perry

    Me with a beard full of pink glitter and Charlotte with a glittery flower painted on her face

    A week of jet lag, sunsets and rainbows, kayaking, 30th birthdays, Jägerbombs, happy couples, glitter beards, and returning to work. Read Week 88: Emma & Perry.

  18. Week 87: Full of Beans

    A volcano surrounded by rainforest

    A week of many beans, ripe avocado, lots of travelling, rainforest walks, tubing, bungee jumps, bad news, and nice people. Read Week 87: Full of Beans.

  19. Week 86: Pura Vida!

    Charlotte standing on a bridge in the rain

    A week of long flights, beautiful scenery, bumpy car journeys, zip-lining, hummingbirds, and great food. Read Week 86: Pura Vida!.

  20. Week 85: Two-Day Week

    A week of being back in London, birthday drinks, great food, ultimatums, Costa Rica preparations, and Adam. Read Week 85: Two-Day Week.