What am I doing now?
Last update: 21 Jan 2026.
At home.
Work
I am currently working in Bali as a primarily frontend developer for Songstats.
We are a small, capable, international, and all-around amazing team dedicated to providing artists, DJs, producers,
labels, etc. with the most up-to-date data on their music.
I'm about to embark on my 6th year here. This is by far the longest I've ever stayed in one place and done one
thing.
Planning 2026
Despite the years here, and in part due to events beyond my control, I found myself with surpisingly and
increasingly few attachments to my life in Bali.
2026 will take me to some new places, but which ones exactly I have not yet decided.
I'll let you know when I achieve some clarity.
Padel
Padel is an old sport with a new wave of interest, and it has very quickly beccome extremely popular in Bali.
I'm playing recreationally to explore more sports and stay fit, especially given my knee issues.
Added bonus: it's pretty fun!
Re-exploring Guitar
I used to play a lot as a kid, but that habit has unfortunately fallen by the wayside as an adult.
I just bought a beautiful Takamine that sounds absolutely wonderful.
I'm looking forward to being a student again.
I should have done this years ago.
Knee Rehabilitation
I've been dealing with knee dysfunction most of 2025, likely stemming from an injury from early 2024.
I got a mixed bag of advice in 2026, but I'm committed to the physiotherapy route and would like to avoid surgery.
An operation to repair some cartilage may yet be required, but so far, the knee is reasonably functional.
Bahasa Indonesia
I'm conversational in Bahasa Indonesia, but I am aiming for fluency.
I was in Malaysia last year and pleasantly surprised by how much I could read and interact in Malay.
Bought a Bicycle
Yes in Bali.
Friends and strangers alike think I'm nuts.
I missed cycling so much that I'm starting to cycle again despite that there is zero cycling infrastructure in Bali.
Doesn't matter.
I love it, and it's good for my knee.
Going to start going on Sunday morning rides with friends.