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      <title>Day 1366 : Pen To Paper</title>
      <dc:creator>HIPHOP and CODE</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 21:43:31 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forem.com/dwane/day-1366-pen-to-paper-nn2</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;liner notes&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Professional : Today was the final day of the project I've been working on for the past 3 weeks. We did a presentation of our findings and they were pretty impressed with how much we got done. I got some questions during my part so I'm hoping that some blockers could be cleared. I had to take a break after the presentation. Spent the rest of the day catching up on different tasks that backed up while I was working on the project. I also responded to a community question that came in last night. Feels good going into the weekend.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Personal : Last night, I made sure to get my Japanese lesson in. I also started putting together tracks for the radio show. Got some sketching done for this project. I'm liking this graphics program that I'm paying a monthly subscription for so far.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Going to finish putting together the tracks for the radio show. Looking to do some more sketching. Just got to put pen to paper, or stylus to screen. haha Probably get back into working on these 3D models so I can get the prototypes created so I can send them to some folks to check out. So yeah, radio show is on Saturdays at &lt;a href="https://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com&lt;/a&gt; and study session on Sundays at &lt;a href="https://untilit.works" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://untilit.works&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Have a great night and weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;peace piece&lt;br&gt;
Dwane / conshus&lt;br&gt;
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      <title>Day 1365 : Slides</title>
      <dc:creator>HIPHOP and CODE</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forem.com/dwane/day-1365-slides-36a3</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;liner notes&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Professional : Today, I wrapped up my parts of the project we've been working on and added my slides. Ran my first draft by my manager to get some feedback. Had a few meetings as normal on every Thursday. I also took some training courses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Personal : Last night, I picked the projects I'll be buying on Bandcamp and started putting together tracks for the radio show. I messed up my Japanese language learning streak because I went to watch "The Boys" and by the time I realized, it was already past midnight. I need to start doing them in the morning when I wake up so that I don't forget when the day gets hectic.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Ft3ncqgxnubhpf3bubi2e.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Ft3ncqgxnubhpf3bubi2e.jpg" alt="A breathtaking, wide-angle view of a serene lake at sunset, perfectly reflecting the massive, jagged mountain peaks that surround it. The sun is setting behind a central mountain, casting a brilliant golden glow across the water and illuminating the dramatic, wispy clouds in the sky. The foreground features dark, rocky shorelines on both sides, emphasizing the tranquil and expansive nature of the wilderness landscape. The composition captures the peaceful atmosphere of the golden hour in a high-altitude mountain park. The setting is Glacier Nat'l Park, MT, USA." width="800" height="450"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I got all the social media posts completed for the Bandcamp projects. Now, I'm going to buy the albums and start putting together the tracks for the radio show and work on those social media posts. I also want to get some sketching in as well. I did some Japanese lessons this morning, but I'll see if I can sneak in some more.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Have a great night!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;peace piece&lt;br&gt;
Dwane / conshus&lt;br&gt;
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      <title>Day 1364 : Wednesday</title>
      <dc:creator>HIPHOP and CODE</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 22:55:17 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forem.com/dwane/day-1364-wednesday-5e9d</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;liner notes&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Professional : I think I figured it out. When I have meetings, the day flies by. haha Had a couple of meetings and worked on this project. Also started working on my slide for the presentation to cover my topics I've been working on. One of the meetings was about some other stuff I may get involved in later in the year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Personal : Last night, I got my Japanese studies in. The lessons are sticking, slowly. haha. Started picking Bandcamp projects for this week. I did a little bit of the artwork for this project that I really need to get done. I paid a couple of yearly/semiyearly bills to get them out of the way so that I don't forget. I ended the night watching the season finale for "Daredevil: Born Again". It was really good and set up for what could be an interesting Season 3.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F4p8a0sfkdb7zdrvljxda.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F4p8a0sfkdb7zdrvljxda.jpg" alt="A breathtaking, high-angle view of the Tŵr Mawr lighthouse perched atop the rocky, grass-covered cliffs of Llanddwyn Island at sunset. A narrow, winding stone path leads up the hill toward the white, conical lighthouse, which overlooks a rugged coastline with dark rock formations scattered in the turquoise sea. In the distance, the soft blue silhouette of mountain ranges stretches across the horizon under a clear, pale sky. The golden hour light casts warm tones over the textured foreground rocks and the tranquil coastal landscape. The setting is Llanddwyn Island, Wales." width="800" height="450"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;How is it already Wednesday?! Going to finish picking projects on Bandcamp. Get a couple of Japanese lessons in. Work on some sketching. Just downloaded the new "The Boys" episode so I have that to look forward to before going to bed. Going to eat dinner.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Have a great night!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;peace piece&lt;br&gt;
Dwane / conshus&lt;br&gt;
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      <title>Day 1363 : Push</title>
      <dc:creator>HIPHOP and CODE</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:54:54 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forem.com/dwane/day-1363-push-4jf4</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;liner notes&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Professional : Whew, I was focused today! We had our daily update meeting. After that, I knocked out a bunch of stuff for my part of the project. Got this section almost completed. Just have a little more that I will knock out tomorrow morning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Personal : Last night, I did some Japanese lessons and did some work for this project.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fo085mfjne6s7253jrldj.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fo085mfjne6s7253jrldj.jpg" alt="A breathtaking, wide-angle view of a vast, sandy desert landscape in Morocco, featuring several tall palm trees scattered across the foreground. In the background, majestic mountain ranges with snow-capped peaks rise under a clear, bright blue sky. The earthy, reddish-brown tones of the desert sand and low-lying hills contrast with the stark white snow and the vibrant sky. The scene is captured in bright, natural daylight, highlighting the serene and expansive beauty of the North African terrain. The setting is Skoura, Morocco." width="800" height="450"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Going to continue to push to getting these drawings completed and closer to getting the project complete. First, I'll have dinner and get started. The new and final episode for the season of "Daredevil" drops tonight, so I'll watch that before going to bed.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Have a great night!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;peace piece&lt;br&gt;
Dwane / conshus&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://dwane.io" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://dwane.io&lt;/a&gt; / &lt;a href="https://HIPHOPandCODE.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://HIPHOPandCODE.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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      <title>Day 1362 : Higher</title>
      <dc:creator>HIPHOP and CODE</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 23:50:31 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forem.com/dwane/day-1362-higher-3km0</link>
      <guid>https://forem.com/dwane/day-1362-higher-3km0</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;liner notes&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;li&gt;Saturday : My co-host made it to the station this week and we had a really good time as usual. The recording of this week's show is at &lt;a href="https://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com&lt;/a&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fkgjygnly27hpfdgzz1bo.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fkgjygnly27hpfdgzz1bo.jpg" alt="A graphic featuring a historic photograph of Muhammad Ali holding the lit Olympic torch high in the air, wearing a white Olympic-themed shirt against a dark background. The left side of the image is white with the five interlaced Olympic rings. The entire composition is framed by thick black horizontal bars at the top and bottom with bold yellow text. The top bar reads " width="800" height="800"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sunday : Pretty productive day doing my study session at &lt;a href="https://untilit.works" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://untilit.works&lt;/a&gt; Made a quick change to my website. Paid my bills for the month. I started the subscription for the drawing app. Also did my laundry. Not a bad day at all. I even kept my Japanese learning streak going. Didn't really get a chance to work on this project. I did get to watch the new "Chainsaw Man" movie before going to sleep.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Professional : My meeting for this project was set a little earlier than normal so that more folks could attend. I was able to get my stuff done, but going to see if I can get some extra stuff included. I used AI to help me research some information to put together a report. I looked through a bunch of documentation. Had a meeting with my manager to discuss some upcoming stuff.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Personal : My main focus this week is to get this artwork completed. As a bonus I want to get these 3D models prototyped. Pretty much it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F950rb1b7rb905m3tge2m.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F950rb1b7rb905m3tge2m.jpg" alt="A breathtaking, wide-angle view of massive, snow-capped mountain peaks rising above a thick layer of white clouds at dusk. The jagged, rocky slopes of the Himalayas are covered in ice and snow, with the setting sun casting a soft, warm orange glow on the distant horizon. The sky is a deep, moody blue with wisps of grey clouds, and a small, bright moon is visible in the upper right corner. The foreground features dark, rugged terrain, emphasizing the immense scale and tranquil, cold atmosphere of the high-altitude landscape. The setting is Himalaya, Nepal." width="800" height="450"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Going to eat dinner and get to work on this project. I am going to kick it into a higher gear to get this project done. haha That's it. Going to get to work.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Have a great night!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;peace piece&lt;br&gt;
Dwane / conshus&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://dwane.io" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://dwane.io&lt;/a&gt; / &lt;a href="https://HIPHOPandCODE.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://HIPHOPandCODE.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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      <title>Day 1361 : Switch It</title>
      <dc:creator>HIPHOP and CODE</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:31:58 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forem.com/dwane/day-1361-switch-it-4730</link>
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Professional : It was a holiday for some folks so it was really quiet and I just worked on this project for the whole day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Personal : Last night, I did my Japanese studies, worked on the radio show, did some sketching and watched the latest episode of "The Boys". That show is wild!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fh904sfrhq6zjf7ezbr20.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fh904sfrhq6zjf7ezbr20.jpg" alt="A serene, eye-level view of a narrow, winding asphalt road curving through a dense, lush forest during the golden hour. The sunlight filters brightly through the tall, moss-covered tree trunks, creating a warm, hazy glow and casting long shadows across the pavement. The trees are thick with green and orange foliage, with fallen autumn leaves scattered along the road's edge. The composition captures a peaceful, secluded atmosphere, emphasizing the natural beauty and tranquil light of the woodland landscape. The setting is County Wicklow, Ireland." width="800" height="450"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Since it's Bandcamp Friday, I bought the projects today so I'll go through them and add some to the radio show playlist and finalize that and get the social media posts together. Going to do some Japanese studying. I found another drawing application that I installed before and forgot about. I like it more than the one I've been using so I'll switch it over. There's a subscription to get all the features so since I'll be using it for these projects, I'll use my business account. I also realized that I had purchased some drawing e-books the last time I wanted to get back into art. I'll go through them while I do some sketching. I really need to get something done this weekend so that will be a focus. My friend let me know that the new "Chainsaw Man" movie is up on Crunchy Roll, so I'll end the night watching that. Hope I remember the story still. haha. Saturday is the radio show at &lt;a href="https://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com&lt;/a&gt; and the study session on Sunday at &lt;a href="https://untilit.works" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://untilit.works&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Have a great night and weekend!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;peace piece&lt;br&gt;
Dwane / conshus&lt;br&gt;
&lt;a href="https://dwane.io" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://dwane.io&lt;/a&gt; / &lt;a href="https://HIPHOPandCODE.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://HIPHOPandCODE.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br&gt;
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      <title>Day 1360 : Back to Work</title>
      <dc:creator>HIPHOP and CODE</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:07:57 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forem.com/dwane/day-1360-back-to-work-job</link>
      <guid>https://forem.com/dwane/day-1360-back-to-work-job</guid>
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Professional : My day started with like 4 back to back meetings. haha. After that, it was back to work to get this project closer to completion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Personal : Last night, I got all the social media posts done for the projects I'll be picking up this week on Bandcamp. Got a couple of Japanese lessons in. I think that was pretty much it. I was pretty tired and went to bed because I knew I was going to have a lot of meetings today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fi54vk1rd4y3bwc5i9pu9.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fi54vk1rd4y3bwc5i9pu9.jpg" alt="A stunning, wide-angle night photograph of the Milky Way galaxy stretching vertically across a deep, star-filled sky. The vibrant celestial band features dense clusters of stars and glowing cosmic dust that contrast sharply against the dark void of space. In the foreground, the jagged, black silhouette of a mountain range anchors the bottom of the frame, with a soft, warm orange glow from a distant city or sunset lingering just above the horizon line. The composition captures the immense scale and silent beauty of the night sky over a rugged wilderness. The setting is Port Angeles, Washington, USA." width="800" height="450"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Going to work on the playlist for this week's radio show and start with the social media posts. I want to keep my Japanese learning streak going. I also need to work on some sketches and models for this project. Going to eat dinner and get started.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Have a great night!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;peace piece&lt;br&gt;
Dwane / conshus&lt;br&gt;
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      <title>Day 1359 : Another Country</title>
      <dc:creator>HIPHOP and CODE</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:17:29 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forem.com/dwane/day-1359-another-country-520f</link>
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Professional : Today was like yesterday, but I got a bunch of stuff done. Pretty good day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Personal : Last night, I picked the Bandcamp projects that I will buy this week. Going to wait until Friday because artists will get more money per sale. Also did some research into the items for this project. I also watched the latest "Daredevil: Born Again" episode.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F5fm97aexacr6hm4ahptu.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F5fm97aexacr6hm4ahptu.jpg" alt="A breathtaking, wide-angle view of the Golden Gate Bridge stretching across the entrance to the San Francisco Bay at sunset. The iconic international orange suspension bridge is anchored to a rugged, grassy cliffside in the foreground, with the Pacific Ocean waves gently breaking against the rocky shore below. In the background, the rolling hills of the Marin Headlands are silhouetted against a clear, pale blue sky that transitions into a warm, golden glow on the horizon. Dark, overhanging tree branches frame the top of the image, adding a sense of depth to the expansive coastal landscape. The setting is San Francisco, California, USA." width="800" height="450"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Going to work on more sketches for this upcoming project and the 3D models for the items that will come with it. I really want to get everything done this week so I can start producing next week. Also, I want to get a Japanese lesson in as well. Can't hurt to know the language of another country.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Have a great night!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;peace piece&lt;br&gt;
Dwane / conshus&lt;br&gt;
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      <title>Day 1358 : On Top</title>
      <dc:creator>HIPHOP and CODE</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 23:13:26 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forem.com/dwane/day-1358-on-top-5934</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;liner notes&lt;/em&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Professional : No clue where the day went. Had a couple of back to back meetings and went to keep working on this project. Next thing I know, I  look up and the day is over. I really need to stay on top of time. haha&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Personal : Last night, the 3D model I printed came out pretty good. I accidentally made the hole too large and didn't select the right cutout. I modified the model and worked on some other items and did some sketches. I also decided to pick up learning Japanese... again. haha&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fo1z5o718bi4c60br26zv.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fo1z5o718bi4c60br26zv.jpg" alt="A breathtaking, wide-angle view of a calm lake with gentle ripples in the foreground, reflecting a bright, partly cloudy sky. Beyond the water lies a golden-brown marsh and lush green trees that lead up to a grand, multi-story lodge with a red roof perched on a hillside. In the background, majestic, rugged grey mountain peaks rise sharply against the blue sky. The scene is captured in crisp daylight, highlighting the serene and picturesque landscape of the Patagonian region. The setting is Bariloche, Argentina." width="800" height="450"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Like I mentioned, I started back learning Japanese. I think what sparked my return was I got charged for another year in Memrise. haha This time, I've got AI on my side. Previously, I purchased a lifetime pass to WaniKani and I learned they have an API. My plan is to have Google Gemini do some deep research to come up with a plan knowing that I have both Memrise, WaniKani and find any other good resources (audio books, e-books, etc) to help me actually learn enough Japanese to be able to be conversational and get around on my next trip. I'm thinking I may even have AI create a Progressive Web App that can be a companion application to aide in my learning using AI. Maybe something like creating images to help me remember words or if I take a picture, it can give me the words in Japanese and maybe some phrases. Going to see what AI can come up with. Other than that, I'm going to continue working on the models for these project items. Going to see if Nano Banana can help me clean up some of these sketches I drew. Looking to go through Bandcamp and check out projects to pick up. All that after I eat dinner. Oh and new episode of "Daredevil: Born Again" drops tonight.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Have a great night!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;peace piece&lt;br&gt;
Dwane / conshus&lt;br&gt;
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      <title>Day 1357 : The Light</title>
      <dc:creator>HIPHOP and CODE</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 23:08:49 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forem.com/dwane/day-1357-the-light-4129</link>
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&lt;li&gt;Saturday : Headed out early to the station so I could stop by the post office. Did a little work on my website before heading into the station to do the radio show. Had a really good time as usual. The recording of this week's show is at &lt;a href="https://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fo7dthdmbipzwj0bgtp2j.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fo7dthdmbipzwj0bgtp2j.jpg" alt="A screenshot of a Google Maps search result for " title="" width="800" height="800"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sunday : Did my study session and got the normal things done, but after that, I was super tired and kind of zoned out and a bunch of time just flew by! I ended the night catching up on the "The Boys".&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Professional : Today was a chill and productive way to start the week even though I had like 4 meetings today. I showed my manager in our meeting what I've been working on to make sure I'm going in the right direction. Spent the day working on the documents for this project.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Personal : So, I've been working on a bunch of different aspects for this project. I've been drawing up some sketches of characters because I can't wait for the artist to do it. I've also been working on the models for this project's limited edition package.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fj9vt1nnz69wjfdwprmye.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fj9vt1nnz69wjfdwprmye.jpg" alt="A breathtaking, high-angle view of the iconic rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai, carved into the steep, rolling hillsides in a series of intricate, golden and green steps. The valley floor features patches of vibrant agriculture and small clusters of traditional houses nestled among the slopes. In the background, massive, hazy blue mountain ridges rise toward a bright sky filled with large, soft white clouds. The scene is captured in clear daylight, highlighting the dramatic verticality and lush, sculpted beauty of the rural Vietnamese landscape. The setting is Mu Cang Chai, Vietnam." width="800" height="450"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Got a model printing right now. It's a holder for the light for one of the items. Going to test the fit and continue with making iterations. I'm going to be working on a switch. Never created one before, so this will be a learning lesson. If can get this to work, I'll be using it in other upcoming projects. Also going to work on some sketches. I'm out. Going to eat dinner and start work.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Have a great night!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;peace piece&lt;br&gt;
Dwane / conshus&lt;br&gt;
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      <title>Day 1356 : Clarity</title>
      <dc:creator>HIPHOP and CODE</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 21:37:43 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forem.com/dwane/day-1356-clarity-1pac</link>
      <guid>https://forem.com/dwane/day-1356-clarity-1pac</guid>
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&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Professional : Had a meeting with the head folks for the project I'm working on. We showed what we have so far, gave our progress and I got to ask some questions. Went well. Rest of the day I worked on the project when my WiFi would allow it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Personal : Last night, I went through tracks and put together the playlist for the radio show. I even planned out the polls for future shows. Put in a little work into the 3D models for this upcoming project. Not a bad night.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Going to finish getting the social media posts ready for the radio show. I've got a model printing for the project to test it out. Hopefully I got it right this time. Almost there. Got a few more items I want to get ready for the package. I've also been working on the new version of my company's website. A friend of mine hit me up about a possible collab project. A lot of stuff in the works. Radio show tomorrow over at &lt;a href="https://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://kNOwBETTERHIPHOP.com&lt;/a&gt; and study session on Sunday at &lt;a href="https://untilit.works" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;https://untilit.works&lt;/a&gt; . I think I'll finally set up the new 3D printer that has been sitting in a box. haha Going to eat dinner and get to work.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Have a great night!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;peace piece&lt;br&gt;
Dwane / conshus&lt;br&gt;
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      <title>Day 1355 : Blinders</title>
      <dc:creator>HIPHOP and CODE</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 22:52:05 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://forem.com/dwane/day-1355-blinders-a9l</link>
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&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Professional : As for every Thursday before, started the day with 2 meetings except one was for this special project. It ended early enough to be able to catch the last couple of minutes of my regular meeting with my team. About an hour later, we had the wider team meeting. I got to talk about what I've been working on this week since I was using AI. After the meeting, I basically double checked the code snippets that AI gathered for me for a document I'm working on for the rest of the day. Looked at so much code! haha.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Personal : Last night, I bought the projects on Bandcamp and started putting together tracks for the radio show. I also did some work on the items for this project that I'm trying to launch soon. Got tired and went to sleep. haha&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F3v0j7zf9e1rbq6wc6vr9.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"&gt;&lt;img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F3v0j7zf9e1rbq6wc6vr9.jpg" alt="A stunning and expansive view of deep space, featuring a dense field of distant stars, nebulae, and cosmic dust. The composition is filled with vibrant swirls of purple, magenta, and teal gas clouds that glow against the pitch-black void, creating a sense of immense depth and celestial wonder. Countless tiny, bright points of light are scattered throughout the frame, representing distant suns and galaxies in a silent, eternal expanse." width="800" height="450"&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I printed a model I modified yesterday to test it out. Didn't really work how I wanted. Going to try again. The items that I made for the order have been delivered. Now it's time to put on the blinders and focus on the next project. Tonight, I'll put together the tracklist for the radio show this week and start the social media posts. After that, I'm going to create the switch model so I can test it out tomorrow. Going to eat dinner and get started. Maybe I'll watch an episode of "The Boys".&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Have a great night!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;peace piece&lt;br&gt;
Dwane / conshus&lt;br&gt;
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