Hand Crafting Code – Job Turned Brain Teaser
Most of my week was devoted to a brain teaser which used to be my job. I hand crafted a solution to a LeetCode problem classified as “hard” difficulty. After about 40 hours of effort, I finished the solution and LeetCode accepted it. Even though code as a profession is dead,…
Tech Hobby and Volunteering
This week I worked a lot on tech projects that interested me (days 93 and 95). None of them for paid work, just for my own amusement. FIRE: Day 92 (9/28) Gym, Spanish, but no tech. I made burritos today which took up the bulk of the afternoon. FIRE: Day 93…
September 2026 FIRE Budget: Back Under 4%
Full budget series This month’s 3.97% withdrawal rate provided some reassurance that our FIRE budget is realistic and sustainable. We really needed this after last month’s 4.59% withdrawal rate, where we also depleted and overran our uncategorized sinking fund. Income 4% Withdrawal: $4,511.08 Expenses Total: $4,476.91 Withdrawal Rate: 3.97% Grocery Store…
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