Weeknote 2025:36

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This week’s been a blend of learning, exploring, and vibing to some timeless tunes. From diving into plain text accounting to picking up JavaScript basics and getting lost in thrilling movies, here’s what shaped my week.

Articles

  • Plain Text Accounting Basics
    A clear intro to PTA, breaking down how tools like Beancount can simplify financial tracking. Perfect for getting a grip on money without bloated apps. Inspired me to refine my ledger setup and track expenses more intentionally.

Exploring

  • OceanofPDF
    Stumbled across this site for free PDF books. Spent hours browsing titles on finance, coding, and self-improvement. A goldmine for knowledge seekers, though I’m double-checking the legality of downloads to stay on the right side.

Tutorial

  • JavaScript for Beginners
    Watched this YouTube tutorial to kickstart my JavaScript journey. Covers variables, functions, and DOM manipulation with clear examples. Practiced building a simple counter app, which felt like a small win. Next step: tackling arrays and loops.

Music

Vibed to a mix of classics that hit the soul:

  • Fallin’ - Alicia Keys: That piano riff and raw emotion—pure magic.
  • Stuck on You - Lionel Richie: Smooth, nostalgic, and perfect for late-night reflection.
  • Jolene - Dolly Parton: A storytelling masterpiece with heart-wrenching vocals.
  • Take Me Home, Country Roads - John Denver: Felt like a mental road trip to hunt for peace.
  • DNA (Tom’s Diner) - Suzanne Vega: A quirky, hypnotic vibe that stuck in my head all week.

Movies

  • Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)
    Three legendary warriors face off against an ultimate predator in a brutal, action-packed hunt. The tension and stakes kept me glued to the screen.
  • The Amateur (2025)
    A CIA decoder goes rogue after his wife’s death in a terrorist attack. Intense and emotional, with twists that hit hard.
  • Sinners (2025)
    Twin brothers return home to escape their past, only to face a darker evil. A chilling story with a haunting atmosphere.

Another week of growth, inspiration, and stories that spark the mind. Ready for what’s next!