I have two significant accomplishments as of last night and then some! I bought two hard drives to add to my media server a while ago. Finally, I decided to get those added, set up, and move my media around. While I did that, I'd also make good on some projects I promised myself and others.

For Mini Jam 179: Energy, Justin Gilbert (JusticeMoose) and I, Isaac Hisey (TheTornadoTitan), decided to dive into the challenge with an ambitious idea.

I want to share an experience I think many people have felt at one time or another—especially those currently searching for a job. It’s a feeling I’ve been wrestling with ever since I found myself navigating the job market after a recent mass layoff. The silence that follows after applying for a position and not being chosen can be deafening.

While talking to someone I trust, I found an analogy that perfectly captures this feeling. It’s a memory from grade school, one that has stuck with me in ways I never expected.