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Stolen from a website belonging to someone I admire

From the Library Functions Manual:

The glob() function searches for all the pathnames matching pattern according to the rules used by the shell (see glob(7)). No tilde expansion or parameter substitution is done; if you want these, use word‐exp(3).

Here you will find ponderances, ideas, cool things I found, plans I’ll likely never execute, and other assorted bits and pieces that don’t quite fit elsewhere on the website nor are lengthy enough to warrant a full article. Consider it the more personal, human, and admittedly ugly side of my writing.

To those used to the technical writing found elsewhere on this website, this may present a stark contrast.

2025-10-27 - 01:30

To the person with whom I recently reconnected,

I doubt you are reading this. If anything, I hope you aren’t, for I’ve gone out of my way to avoid linking my different online presences together. However, if for whatever reason you scoured the Internet looking for me and stumbled upon this website, know that I appreciate the effort and find it endearing.

Reconnecting with you has been a bittersweet experience. I did tell you this, but more than reconnecting with you, it feels like I am reconnecting with someone I used to be. Life has changed me in many ways, some for the better, some for the worse. I’m at a strange point where I’m not entirely sure what direction to take, and speaking to you has thrown me into a tailspin of nostalgia and introspection.

I’m glad I sent you that text. I’m happy that you replied, and it still surprises me how friendly you were to me after everything that transpired and the time that has passed. I hope we can keep in touch, even if only sporadically. You were an important part of my life once, and I’d like to be a part of yours again, even if only as a distant acquaintance.

Only time will tell where this leads us. For now, I want to express what I won’t bother texting you in short bursts:

  • Your website inspired this page. Sorry I copied the idea, it was precisely what I was looking for.
  • Your writing style remains something I admire. Thank you for publishing so many of your thoughts.
  • Life is difficult and complicated. I’m sorry for the hardships you’ve endured.
  • It’s refreshing to see how much individuality you’ve retained and developed.
  • The records of our past interactions bring a smile to my face, and have given me motivation to preserve history.

I really liked you, y’know? You may not have thought me sincere, but I was.