Category: General

I think I might be losing it a little… why, you ask? Well, I’ve gone ahead and started another blog! Yes, I know, I already have this one, and I’ve even moved it over to a system I have here at home. I get it—I don’t update it as often as I should, so why on earth would I start a whole new blog if I can’t even keep up with this one?

The new blog, however, is solely focused on photography, which is a bit more niche compared to the broad, all-encompassing nature of this one. My hope is that by dedicating a space entirely to photography, I’ll be more motivated to post regularly on both blogs. Plus, if I can grow an audience for the photography blog, it might give me the push I need to be more consistent with updates here too.

I know, I know—just adding another project to my already long list. But hey, it’s all part of the journey, right?

It’s been a while since my last general update—since March, actually—so here’s a look at what’s been keeping me busy. With work, photography, camping, coding, and more, I never realized how much I had on my plate!

Coding:
I’m still learning Swift, and as the weather cools down and I spend more time indoors, I expect to dive deeper into it. I’ve got a few app ideas in mind, but mastering Swift’s fundamentals is my first priority. The language evolves quickly, and I find myself working hard to keep up. YouTube has been a great resource; I’m constantly watching tutorials and learning what I can when I have time.

Photography:
I’ve recently rediscovered my love for photography, and it feels fantastic to be behind the lens again. I’m eager for any chance to get out and shoot. I’m even building a list of places I want to visit specifically for photography. Who knows, maybe I’ll create an app with these locations to bring my coding and photography projects together!

RV Life:
Although I haven’t taken the RV out in the past couple of weekends due to other commitments, I’m still committed to this adventure. I’ve even thought about taking the RV out for a full week, working remotely from a campsite close to home. It would be a nice change of pace and a great way to make use of the RV without going too far.

So, that’s a quick overview of everything going on. I’ll keep updating as I move forward in each area!

What is Dan Cloud, you ask? Back in 2021, during our move from North Carolina to Texas, I had a robust lab setup, and a friend asked, ‘Hey, how do I get access to Dan Cloud?’ And so, the domain was born.

However, life took unexpected turn. My wife of 22 years passed away, I relocated from where we were living in Godley TX, and my lab is no more. Not wanting the domain to go to waste, I decided to transform it into a blog about my randon thoughts. The content and frequency of updates are still uncertain.

I have attempted to start this blog in the past and things kinda just stalled.  Feel free to check back and see where things go and hopefully I dont stall out again.

Wish me luck.