Overview

In Homelab-Network-Architecture I alluded to using Ansible as my configuration management software of choice.

I have only recently started using Ansible for my homelab. However, I have been using it professionally in various roles for several years.

Before integrating Ansible, my normal approach for new homelab systems went something like this:

1. Install OS.
2. Ssh into box.
3. Fiddle with the configuration until I am satisfied.
4. Leave box alone for a few months.
5. Update something or try something new.
6. Break box.
7. Repeat step 1.

This approach is great for learning and experimenting with new services. However, once you start depending on those services or machines, it becomes painful — especially if, like me, you have the memory of a fish 🐟.

Overview

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about peptides. They’re often marketed as being safer — and therefore a potential game changer — compared to traditional performance-enhancing drugs.

You might ask ❓, why would I write about this topic, given that I try to compete in bodybuilding naturally (not particularly well, I might add 😂)?

Overview

Everyone wants to be a millionaire (including me 😂), but like most things in life — and contrary to what we tell kids — you cannot be whatever you want, nor have everything you want. This applies to most people.

Overview

Now you might be thinking 🤔, why would you ever want to have your own exercise database.

The short answer

It is cool as hell 🆒 and it`s what all the cool kids are doing!!! 😂

The real answer

In BBnote I aim to determine all sorts of information based on only the exercise selections, as such this information needs to be added to some kind of database per exercise.

Now you might be wondering — doesn’t this already exist in someone else’s database? Yes, more than likely, though I am sure its not free and I will not be learning anything interesting. Sucker for punishment I guess 😂

Overview

I am planning on competing at the Aoteroa Strength Alliance Rosetown Posedown show happening on the 6th June 2026, this means I need to get my diet in order.

Overview

You’ve seen the competition photos — I posted them everywhere 👍. I’m proud of what I achieved. What you probably haven’t seen is where I started, and how long it took to build the physique in those photos.

It was definitely not a walk in the park.