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  • One Month of Layouts I Love

    On January 1, 2026, I launched a social media project called “Layouts I Love” to regain confidence in my online presence. Inspired by others, I embraced video content despite initial hesitations. I’ve learned the importance of planning and adjusting designs for better engagement, while navigating the evolving social media landscape.

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  • Hyperlinks Log, January 2025

    The articles explore various themes: the challenges and potential of open-source layout tools for print, the saturation and diminishing impact of social media, and the paradox of employer control over productivity in the workplace. They also examine Japan’s vibrant small business culture, the attention economy’s contradictions, and the profound emotional engagement with literature compared to…

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  • Sawyer’s Photo Log, 2025 (Best of the Year)

    This year, in addition to making blog posts about the stuff I consumed, I’m adding this one, my favourite photos I took this year. Two things happened in 2024 that dominated my photo collection. We adopted 2 kittens, and we went to Japan. These are the things cameras are made for. My 2025 Photo Library

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  • Sawyer’s Quotes Log, 2025

    According to Readwise, I made 475 highlights this year. Here are my favourites. ““Have you been anywhere fun lately?” a long-haired man asked me after describing Cancún. “No,” I said, “but I’m just realizing this dynamic I have with my husband where I express my problem so dramatically that I become the problem, which makes

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  • Getting started with Pocketcasts

    Pocket Casts is a top-rated podcast app known for its blend of powerful features and user-friendly design. It allows users to manage their podcast library efficiently with options like “Now Playing,” customizable playlists, a discovery tab for finding new shows, and advanced auto features for handling different podcast types.

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  • Sawyer’s Movie Log, 2025

    Previously: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 See: My Personal Interpretation of Star Ratings ⭐ You can always follow me on Letterboxd, the only good social network, for reviews as I see them. Emotionally great ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Movies Technically great ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Movies Acceptable ⭐⭐⭐ Movies Notes 📝 This isn’t an exhaustive list of movies I saw this year,

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  • Sawyer’s Personal Projects Log, 2025

    In the past year, I transitioned from releasing iOS software to focusing on personal projects, like Ambidex custom controllers, which saw 22,653 downloads. I also created daily wallpapers, updated my portfolio, and experienced varying levels of attention on social media. I produced new podcast episodes and have plans for a personal project next year.

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  • Sawyer’s TV Log, 2025

    Previously: 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 See: My Personal Interpretation of Star Ratings ⭐ You can always follow me on Trakt, a pretty good site for logging tv shows. Emotionally great ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ TV shows Technically great ⭐⭐⭐⭐ TV shows Acceptable ⭐⭐⭐ TV shows Notes 📝 I didn’t change how I tracked TV shows in 2025, so

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  • Sawyer’s Reading Log, 2025

    This is my first Reading Log. One nice thing about writing these end-of-year lists is I get to decide if the ways I’ve used to track a medium actually work. This year, I can say I’ve been disappointed by every single book-tracking method I’ve tried. I tried using Notion, Goodreads, Fable, and Storygraph. Each one

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  • Sawyer’s Game Log, 2025

    In 2025, the author reorganizes their game ratings into three lists reflecting their experiences with played games. They highlight emotionally impactful games like Hades II, technically impressive ones like Street Fighter 6, and acceptable titles. They also reflect on their gaming backlog progress and the launch of the Nintendo Switch 2, alongside personal gaming projects.

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