Cthulzilla

CAD Wizard/3D Sorcerer. Amateur Music Producer. Board Games, TTRPGs, World Building, Casual Bourbons, Craft Beers, Coffee, & a Sassy Boston Terrier.

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Watching LoFi Girl's Jazz stream. The loop shows a guy sipping wine while waiting for a date. By the time I finished lunch, he'd had 25 to 30 sips. If that were me, I'd be making a drunken scene about being stood up.

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The holiday break was great, but the studio is still in boxes. Time to fix that. I'm tackling the chaos, setting up the audio gear, and finally merging my CAD, RPG, and Music worlds into one office. My 2026 Reboot plan. #StudioSetup #MusicProduction

State of the Studio: The 2026 Reboot

I had a plan. Back on Christmas Eve, I was going to pour a bourbon, lock the door, and finally get my studio set up. I wa...

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Stop switching between TRIM and EXTEND. They are the same command if you know the Shift key secret. Learn how to slash your editing time in half with the implied fence and smart boundaries. #AutoCAD #CADTips

Mastering TRIM and EXTEND

The Yin and Yang of CAD Editing There are two commands in AutoCAD that account for a massive percentage of your drafting...

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Happy Wigilia!

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It's snowing in Westfield, IN! You'd think it was a blizzard of North Westeros by the amount of people in the grocery store. I just needed some milk. (just saying)

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Nothing grinds my gears like this rental's bathroom vanity. Eight incandescent bulbs. One is crooked. One is the wrong color temperature. The inefficiency and visual chaos are too much. Looks like I am buying a bulk pack of 2700K LEDs in the near future.

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Making chicken soup. The aroma takes me back to my youth visiting my grandma in Newark. She lived in an upstairs apartment, and I remember catching the smell halfway up the stairs. Chasing those memories today.

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It's moving day!

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Fish 'n Chips? No. Sticks 'n Bits? Maybe. How about just some Fish and Potatoes.

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Relocating is hard, especially 10 hours away. The packing, the logistics, the stress. But the hardest part is when family gives you grief for leaving, without considering why: to grow, to improve, to build something better.

Grateful for the ones who support us. To our friends, and especially our sons: THANK YOU for standing with us without hesitation. You remind us why this move matters.

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You know you're getting old when one Double IPA and a sodium-packed Chinese food feast leave you waking up like you partied with rockstars. Last night: I deserve this. This morning: I deserve electrolytes and a nap.

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First BSOD since February. This setup’s been rock solid… until AutoCAD decided to throw hands. Mid-project. Time-sensitive. Naturally. Stop code: 0x00000000 — vague enough to be insulting. 85% collected… unlike my deadline.

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Picked up these locally made gems from Raub's Farm Market and gave them a little pan-fry love myself. Crispy edges, warm filling, total comfort. Nothing beats cooking up something local and delicious to fuel the afternoon.

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Me: Time for bed. Also me at 2:47 AM: What if my desktop theme changed color based on the genre of the track I’m listening to—and subtly judged my taste in psybient?

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Born on this day in 2018, and stormed into our lives that November like the legend he was named after. From the moment we brought him home, this Boston terrier has been all sass, all heart, and all snorts. Whether he's side-eyeing us for daring to sit in his spot or zooming around the house like a caffeinated gremlin, Leroy brings joy, laughter, and just the right amount of chaos to our family. Here’s to many more years of tail wags, stubborn standoffs, and unconditional love. May he live another 7 years (at least!)—still sassy, still snuggly, and still the undisputed king of our hearts.

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Does anyone else have this similar post-coding ritual? Or is it just me?

I've developed a quirky little habit whenever I solve a challenging coding problem. The moment my code works exactly as I want it to, I get up and walk away from my desk.

It's like taking a victory lap.

But here's the funny part: once I'm up and walking, I realize I have no real purpose for being away from my desk. My mind starts racing with questions like, "Do I need a cup of coffee? A glass of water? A snack? A bathroom break?"

If I can't figure out a reason to stay away, I just return to my desk, ready to tackle the next challenge.