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The philosophy behind the theme, which I’ve had from the start, is to make it so anyone can pick and choose what they like. If they’re using the default Bear theme, they should still be able to borrow bits and pieces of the [top secret name] theme without things getting messed up.

Great idea, right? Well, my part-time OCD-stalking voice in the head does not seem to agree.

It doesn’t like the Bear default theme naming conventions, it dislikes having a separate hex value for headings, and starts hyperventilating when bold text uses that same color.

So I keep falling into the trap again and again. Then I have to crawl back up and put the pieces together once more, reminding myself of the initial idea.

It’s quite time-consuming and sometimes a bit frustrating. But at the same time, it’s really educational.

I’m learning a lot, not just about coding but about myself too. It’s an interesting and rewarding process on many levels.

Every time I get myself out of the way, a new and interesting path reveals itself. And up ahead, I’m now starting to get a glimpse of the destination...

I love those moments. There’s always laughter and a few fist bumps.

Often, neighbors pass by while we’re chatting. No one ever says hi. I don’t think they even notice it’s us, the guy who’s lived in the building for over a decade, and the man who’s been keeping it clean for just as long.

I think it’s sad. Not in a personal way. Just sad that people move through life without noticing the beautiful and rewarding moments that come from talking to, or simply greeting, a “stranger”.

It feels like it’s all about me and what’s next. No time for others or now. As if real life is second-hand.

As for me, this is real life, here and now:

The same thing happened with the Getting it out of my head post a couple of days ago. Simply turning those repetitive thoughts into written words lightened the load.

Another great thing about writing is that it’s always there for you. I’m writing this while sitting in my car, waiting for the next client to show up.

Writing is like a true friend who knows you inside out, accepts you as you are, and always stays by your side.

Thanks for that, my friend.

Now I’ve started tinkering with a new Bear theme. Maybe as a new release of my Bearming theme, or a whole new creation altogether. Or maybe it won’t happen at all.

The creativity is there, but the joy of creating is missing.

I have too many ideas and too little time. This once cute little cub of an idea has grown into a giant grizzly bear that I can’t handle.

There’s so much I want to do that nothing gets done.

Maybe I just need a paws... I mean pause.