Hi, I'm Oliver.

Coffee enthusiast with a love for all things tech. Tech enthusiast with a love for all things coffee. Failing my Bachelor's in Computer Science at USW.

This time is different

Dear friend

In 2012, I wrote a blog post in which I talked about entering a new chapter of my life. I had just graduated college and was about to begin my journey as a freshman uni student. Of course at the time, I didn't know I'd be dropping out for personal reasons. However, I did meet some fun people and I learned a few things. After I dropped out, I always told myself I'd go back eventually - and I was right. I did.

This home matters

Dear friend

I've struggled with mental health issues since my teenage years. It has been a constant uphill battle, ever-fighting against the torrent of stress and anxiety and depression; for the longest time, I did not fear death.

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How does this blog work?

I've often spoken to people about the inner workings of this blog, teasing elements and snippets to those who ask, but I've yet to actually go into detail about how everything comes together to present the very page you're seeing right now, or the post…

Self-hosting a mail server and protecting my email address

And why you might want to do the same.

I might be a student again

Dear friend

I went to university about 11-12 years ago. It was a good time, met some people, and learned a few things. However during my second year, I reached a point in my mental health which forced me to withdraw from my course.

I'm going back.

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