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.

Who we used to be

Dear friend

I always said I should write more often. I regret that it's not under happier circumstances but, hey, what am I if not consistently inconsistent?

Sunday, 23 November 2025 · 2 min · Oliver

Posterity

Dear friend

I don't blog as often as I should. One of my biggest outlets that I used during difficult times, a place to call my own and know that you would be here listening. Slightly judging, frustrated perhaps, but always listening. It's unfortunate that I cut back on this, knowing that it's a healthy expression. At least, I'd like to hope it is.

Friday, 21 November 2025 · 1 min · Oliver

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.

Thursday, 02 October 2025 · 3 min · Oliver

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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Sunday, 16 March 2025 · 1 min · Oliver

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…

Monday, 04 November 2024 · 13 min · Oliver