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From Gains to Babysitting - How I Became Everyone’s Personal Trainer!
A two-month journey of strength training turned into a frustrating time sink due to unwanted distractions. From gym bros overstaying their welcome to wasted hours, I realized the importance of setting boundaries. Now, it’s time to reset—new plan, new mindset, no more wasted time.
Mining Monero on GitHub Codespaces - My Experiment and Lessons Learned
I had a wild idea—what if I mined Monero using free cloud services like GitHub Codespaces? After days of tweaking, bypassing restrictions, and even roping in old accounts, I managed to get it running. But reality hit hard. Between auto-shutdowns, account suspensions, and minimal earnings, the whole experiment turned out to be a massive waste of time. Lesson learned, just because something is “free” doesn’t mean it’s worth the effort.
A Turning Point - My Experience with College Admissions
A personal journey through the ups and downs of my college admission process decisions, doubts, and the final choice that shaped my path.
My Journey into Monero Mining - A Harsh Reality Check
After struggling to mine Bitcoin on my MacBook Air M1, I stumbled upon Monero (XMR)—a CPU-friendly cryptocurrency using the RandomX algorithm. Excited to give mining another shot, I set up my wallet, installed XMRig, and joined a mining pool. But what started as an experiment quickly turned into a battle against overheating, high CPU usage, and painfully low rewards. After hours of mining, I earned just a few cents—barely enough to cover my laptop’s electricity cost. This adventure proved that mining on a regular laptop isn’t worth it, but the experience? A priceless lesson in crypto mining.
My First Crypto Mining Attempt on a MacBook Air M1 – A Wild Ride into Blockchain
Back in 2021, I got curious about Bitcoin mining and decided to give it a shot on my MacBook Air M1—spoiler alert, it didn’t go as planned. From learning about blockchain, Proof of Work, and mining pools to facing MacOS restrictions and hardware limitations, this experiment turned into a crash course in crypto. While I didn’t strike gold, I walked away with valuable insights into the world of Bitcoin mining. Curious to know what went down? Check it out!
My Blog Tutorial
In this blog post, I’ll walk you through the process of creating a blog website using Astro, which I’ve affectionately named "magical-metal." Whether you’re new to Astro or just looking for inspiration for your next project, I hope this guide helps you get started with this powerful static site generator.