Life

Now

This is my "now" page - a snapshot of what I'm currently focused on and what's keeping me busy these days. Inspired by Derek Sivers' Now Page, it's a simple way to share my current priorities and interests, updated whenever there's a significant shift in what I'm doing. Think of it as my response to "What are you up to lately?" – the kind of update you'd give a friend you haven't seen in a while.

Created: February 12, 2025 · Updated: March 12, 2025

  • What am I doing on right now?
    • I'm currently working as a Founding Software Engineer at FlowiseAI

    • In my free time, I'm working on Rescribe - a CMS I started building after trying out different options that didn't quite fit what I needed. Managing content across my sites had its challenges, so I thought "why not build something that works exactly how I want it to?"

    • I started learning Go last year and I'm finally feeling comfortable with it. For 2025, I'm pushing myself to really master the language. Even though I've grown from a frontend dev to full-stack, I noticed some gaps in my CS fundamentals - things like data structures and algorithms. So I'm tackling those head-on through Leetcode and working through the challenges on Codecrafters.

    • Over my decade in Bangalore, I've noticed how different things feel from when I first started my career. Back then, I had endless energy, could focus for hours, and was constantly learning. These days, while I still love picking up new things, time and energy are harder to come by. So I'm working on getting back to that state of deep focus and learning to manage my resources better.

  • What are the projects I'll be working on in the coming weeks?
    • Kobun

    • Ornn

  • What are my current short-term goals?
    • I'm working on turning one of my side projects into a sustainable source of income. While I've built several projects over the years, I haven't seriously tried to monetize any of them. This time, I'm focusing on building something people would actually pay for, even if it's just enough to cover hosting costs at first.

    • I'm also working on growing my portfolio of projects. Rather than letting half-finished ideas collect dust, I'm committed to building and shipping smaller, focused projects. The goal is to have a collection of work that showcases both my technical skills and my ability to solve real problems.

  • What am I reading right now?
    • I usually have two books going at once - a fiction for fun and a non-fiction for learning. Sometimes I'll throw in a technical book if something catches my eye. If you're curious about what I've read before, check out my books page.

    • After watching Silo last year (which was fantastic), I had to get my hands on the books. Just finished Wool, the first in the trilogy, and now I'm deep into Shift.

    • I recently watched a video by Jared Henderson discussing why we struggle to focus. The video introduced The Shallow, a book by Nicholas Carr that explores how the internet and social media are altering our thinking, reading, and memory. I’ve long been aware of some negative effects of always being connected but am now curious about this topic. I wanted to learn more and find ways to mitigate its negative impacts. Currently, I’m reading The Shallow and plan to take notes for this book, which I will publish here.

  • What am I playing right now?
    • Here's what's keeping me entertained lately:

    • I finally bought Kingdom Come: Deliverance after my brother insisted that I play it. I got instantly hooked in its world building. There's such an immersion that I rarely see in games. I think I'm about to spend 100+ hours playing this game.

    • For those times when I want to unwind, I fire up Euro Truck Simulator 2. There's something surprisingly relaxing about hauling cargo across Europe while listening to podcasts. It's become my perfect wind-down game after a long day and when I want to start my weekend with something relaxing.

  • What am I watching right now?
    • Samurai Champloo