The Scratch Pad
A living, breathing list of things I want to do, become, and experience. No deadlines — just a reminder of what is worth chasing. This page is always a work in progress.
Travel
- Visit all 50 U.S. states
- Road trip along the Pacific Coast Highway
- See the Northern Lights in Iceland
- Explore Southeast Asia for a month
- Hike a section of the Appalachian Trail
Fitness
- Run a half marathon
- Complete a Tough Mudder or Spartan Race
- Hit a 315 lb bench press
- Do a 100-day workout streak
- Learn to rock climb outdoors
Learning
- Read 24 books in a year
- Learn conversational Spanish
- Build and ship an indie product
- Take a woodworking class
- Get a cloud architecture certification
Life
- Own a home with a proper workshop
- Start a small side business
- Volunteer regularly in my community
- Cook through an entire cookbook
- Write and publish something I am proud of
Fun & Hobbies
- Learn to play a full song on guitar
- Brew my own beer (and have it actually taste good)
- Attend a live music festival
- Build a custom mechanical keyboard
- Take a photography course and print a photo album
Updated whenever inspiration strikes — last big refresh April 2025