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I Learned How to Make a Matcha Latte
I Learned How to Make a Matcha Latte

Food & Cooking

I learned how to make a matcha green tea at home. I'm intrigued by the idea of a tea meditation ritual.

Fingerstyle Guitar Challenge: Korobeiniki (The Tetris Theme Tune)
Fingerstyle Guitar Challenge: Korobeiniki (The Tetris Theme Tune)

Music

I pushed myself to my limits by learning a fast Russian folk song on fingerstyle guitar.

I Learned How to Make Pixel Art Characters
I Learned How to Make Pixel Art Characters

Visual Art

I used the classic NES Mega Man sprite as a base to create three pixel art characters for this blog's about page banner.

Calisthenics Challenge: 15 Consecutive Dips
Calisthenics Challenge: 15 Consecutive Dips

Fitness

I trained to be able to do 15 consecutive full range of motion dips, a foundational strength standard for calisthenics.

Coding Challenge: Procedurally Generated Forest Terrain
Coding Challenge: Procedurally Generated Forest Terrain

Coding

I learned how to code generated forest landscapes using the Perlin Noise and the Poisson Disk Sampling Algorithms.

I Learned How to Juggle Four Balls
I Learned How to Juggle Four Balls

Miscellaneous

I put my hand-eye coordination skills to the test by learning how to juggle four balls.

I Learned "Should I Stay Or Should I Go?" by The Clash on Bass Guitar
I Learned "Should I Stay Or Should I Go?" by The Clash on Bass Guitar

Music

I learned how to play a fun 80s punk song on bass guitar with a pick.

Drawing Challenge: 3D Maze in Two Point Perspective
Drawing Challenge: 3D Maze in Two Point Perspective

Visual Art

I learned how to draw a maze in two point perspective. This is a fantastic exercise to learn how to draw in 3D.

DIY Slantboard Woodworking Project
DIY Slantboard Woodworking Project

DIY and Crafts

I built a useful piece of workout equipment out of some plywood, screws, and some grip tape.

Coding Challenge: CSS Pufferfish
Coding Challenge: CSS Pufferfish

Coding

I explored making CSS art and made a simple interactive CSS pufferfish animation.

Nutritious 3 Ingredient Pancakes (banana, eggs, and oats)
Nutritious 3 Ingredient Pancakes (banana, eggs, and oats)

Food & Cooking

I learned how to make a healthier alternative to traditional pancakes using three convenient ingredients.

I Learned how to play the "Stranger Things" theme song on Guitar
I Learned how to play the "Stranger Things" theme song on Guitar

Music

I learned a fingerstyle guitar version of the arpeggiated synth part of the "Stranger Things" theme.

I Learned how to make a Stardew Valley inspired pixel art peach tree
I Learned how to make a Stardew Valley inspired pixel art peach tree

Visual Art

I explored the world of pixel art and made my own Stardew Valley inspired peach tree.

Hamstring Flexibility Challenge: Palms to Floor Pike
Hamstring Flexibility Challenge: Palms to Floor Pike

Fitness

I trained to be able to not only touch my toes, but to get my entire palms to the floor with straight legs.

Coding Challenge: Atari Breakout in JavaScript
Coding Challenge: Atari Breakout in JavaScript

Coding

I coded a javascript and html canvas version of the Atari 2600 game, Breakout.

I learned how to solve a Rubik's Cube
I learned how to solve a Rubik's Cube

Miscellaneous

I learned an algorithmic way to solve a 3x3 Rubik's Cube.

Learning to play "Sunshine of Your Love" by Cream on Bass Guitar
Learning to play "Sunshine of Your Love" by Cream on Bass Guitar

Music

Learning an iconic psychedelic rock bassline from the 60s. My first bass project.

Retro Computer Drawing
Retro Computer Drawing

Visual Art

This is a simple pen and paper drawing of a retro computer. It is the first drawing I've done for this learning blog project.

DIY Plyo Box
DIY Plyo Box

DIY and Crafts

This plyometric box is my very first woodworking project. Completing my first ever DIY project was extremely rewarding and I look forward to doing more.