# Everyday stuff %% Put your actual draft between this comment and the '\%\%' symbols at the bottom %% The other day, [[Bria]] and I watched a video titled [These are the 76 Things I Use Every Single Day](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGupxMM4jCI) and we both immediately thought it would be a fun exercise to do something similar ourselves. Talking about our relationship with the stuff around us has been a mild obsession of mine for years, probably since reading the opening chapter of [Logo Design Love](https://www.logodesignlove.com/book) years back. In fact, I have recently started to write some very short form posts about this in the [[Stuff]] section of this site. I _am_ going to tweak Maurice's format for this post a bit. I'm just going to list all of the products (tangible and intangible) I use on a recurring basis to get through my week. There won't be an explicit order to this that you can read into, despite it being numbered but to make sure I don't forget anything I'll be going through my day in order, then through my week. Take from that what you will. ## 1. Phone I'm embarrassed to admit, by the time I have one eye partially open, that eye is already looking at this phone ([iPhone 15 Pro Max](https://support.apple.com/en-us/111828)). ## 2. Glasses [Hemmings in Butterscotch Tortoise](https://www.warbyparker.com/eyeglasses/hemmings/butterscotch-tortoise?w=wide) by [[Warby Parker]]. Got them _thick_ lenses. ## 3. Watch a [[Seiko]] [Prospex Sea SRPF03](https://seikousa.com/products/srpf03) that Bria got me for our first anniversary. Engraved bookending the crown is the latitude and longitude of [where I proposed](https://maps.apple/p/u_BdyczFXch4KV). ## 4. House Slippers an [Allbirds Wool Lounger Fluff](https://www.rerun.allbirds.com/products/mens-wool-lounger-fluffs_mens-wool-lounger-fluffs_natural-black-cream?color=natural-black-cream-sole) in black with the cream sole. Deeply clownable tech bro behavior, I know. Its going to get worse too. ## 5. Bar Soap [[Hawthorne]]'s [Exfoliating Bar Soap](https://hawthorne.co/products/exfoliating-bar-soap). Huge bar with a rough texture, coupled with some (6.) random wash clothes from target. ## 7. Shower head I'm trying to include stuff I was an active participant in picking for the most part, so I got this [Nebia Quattro Shower Head](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nebia/nebia-spa-shower-20-better-for-you-better-for-the/description) during its [[Kickstarter]]. ## 8. Shampoo [Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo](https://www.amazon.com/Nizoral-Anti-Dandruff-Shampoo-Moisturizing-Conditioner/dp/B0B5Y3V2B4?th=1). I still havent found a shampoo I like but I have almost no hair on my head so it really doesn't matter. ## 9. Beard Wash I _do_ have a lot of hair on my face, it took me a while to find a beard wash I like but I landed on [Anthony Conditioning Beard Wash](https://anthony.com/products/conditioning-beard-wash). ## 10. Electric Trimmer I don't remember buying the [Wahl Cordless Beard Trimmer](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0058SY1XQ?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2) , it just feels like one of those things I have always had and will probably out-live me. ## 11. Beard Oil What I _want_ to use is the [[Le Labo]] beard oil that I have samples of from [[Nordstrom]] but for now I'll use the more-than-good-enough [Preston Beard Oil](https://prestongrooming.com/products/beard-oil). ## 12. Tooth Brush [iO Series 9 Electric Toothbrush](https://oralb.com/en-us/products/electric-toothbrushes/io-series-9-electric-toothbrush-white-alabaster/). Being unemployed has humbled me, I will never spend this much on a toothbrush again. Also, 13. [Oral-B Dental Floss](https://www.costco.com/oral-b-glide-advanced-multi-protection-floss-6-pack.product.4000322532.html) and 14. [Listerine Mouthwash](https://www.costco.com/listerine-ultraclean-coolmint-mouthwash-15-liter-2-count.product.100104327.html). ## 15. Face Cleanser [Squalane Cleanser](https://theordinary.com/en-us/squalane-face-cleanser-100446.html), 16. [Amino Acids + B5 Cleanser](https://theordinary.com/en-us/amino-acids-b5-serum-100402.html), and 17. [Ethylated Ascorbic Acid](https://theordinary.com/en-us/ethylated-ascorbic-acid-15-solution-vitamin-c-100416.html) from [[The Ordinary]]. ## 18. NFC Stickers lately I've been putting these really small [NFC tags](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DSLB8B5K?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1) around my house coupled with the Shortcuts app on iOS. I have one hidden under my bathroom sink that runs through a set of instructions like turning my always-on display back on, sets phone brightness to 100%, turns off my sleep focus mode, and then opens 19. [Happy Scale](https://happyscale.com/). One of the last things I do before getting dressed for the morning is weigh in with the 20. [Greater Goods Digital Scale](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VS712FL?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_4&th=1). So many "smart scales" are hard to trust, but this one actually gives a brand new record every time you step on it instead of basing your reading on previous results. Wild that you have to consider that. ## 21. Deodorant I _really_ wanted to like the [refillable deodorant](https://byhumankind.com/products/deodorant) by Humankind but it's forever falling apart. If you have any recommendations, I'd love to hear them. Especially if they are aluminum-free (stains shirts) or more earth-friendly. ## 22. Lotion [Inulin Body Lotion](https://theordinary.com/en-us/natural-moisturizing-factors-inulin-body-lotion-100668.html) from The Ordinary, lotion can help increase the longevity of perfumes if your skin is dry when applying it. ## 23. Fragrances I like to collect fragrances so I am usually changing which one I use each day, but recently I have _really_ liked [Orpheon](https://www.diptyqueparis.com/en_us/p/orpheon-eau-de-parfum-75ml.html) by Diptyque, especially the 24. [refillable solid perfume](https://www.diptyqueparis.com/en_us/p/orpheon-refillable-solid-perfume-1.html) as well. ## 25. Electric Kettle I switch up how I make coffee most mornings but for pour over I use the [Stagg EKG Pro in smoke green + maple](https://fellowproducts.com/products/stagg-ekg-electric-pour-over-kettle?variant=45391763538020). The only thing that has kept it from being perfect for me is for some reason, the time keeps getting reset. ## 26. Dripper For pour-over I use the [Dripper Air S in orange](https://origami-kai.com/en/products/dripper-air-s-orange) from [[Origami]] along with the 27. [clear AS dripper holder](https://origami-kai.com/en/products/dripper-holder-as-resin) and 28. [Aroma Glass server](https://origami-kai.com/en/products/origami-aromaglasscoffeeserver). ## 29. Aeropress I'll sometimes instead use the [AeroPress clear in green](https://aeropress.com/products/aeropress-clear) just to switch it up. ## 30. Espresso Machine if I'm making espresso, I use a [Breville Infuser BES840XL](https://www.breville.com/en-ca/product/bes840). Regardless of how I am preparing coffee, I use the 31. [Timemore C3 ESP Pro](https://www.timemore.com/products/timemore-manual-coffee-grinder-chestnut-c3-esp-pro) for grinding and the 32. [Neoweigh espresso scale](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094XKJVGH?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1). ## 33. Mugs My go-to travel mug is the [Carter Move Mug](https://fellowproducts.com/products/carter-move-mug) from [[Fellow]] in red/orange with "[Dare Mighty Things](https://apnews.com/article/mars-rover-parachute-secret-message-75577c274ebddf8eaa4a637d57ef564d)" engraved vertically. If I'm not using that, I'm using a 34. [Lino Latte Cup](https://www.notneutral.com/products/lino-small-latte-light-gray) from [[NotNeutral]], 35. [Kinto cup](https://www.ebay.com/itm/134658998680?_skw=kinto+glass+bluebottle&itmmeta=01JYNAZ9R4H4F0YXDAK6SZRK97&hash=item1f5a4d4198:g:dc4AAOSw2MpkdCbp&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1fUEZ6VksKuLhgzmUvCCW6hrOgQXOySKG%2FdlmccSCfeJHn8yB6s05IjOfTt9CK2FNFlkliJ3onmqK8UexBzMGJlVIHVVvZMwu%2F47svrbJXdxza%2FMfLiNKmchrKYGmXe0GR7baZ%2BIUTPQgfYv9QK1WPWzjprS8i7w7Ha4LIGA39lTTwe3HwMAjkaYJPMTKKLau0Ny9PQjqbplSw077IrYLWZi5huWzhaQALTdeWGNhKeOJFPac%2B15NAOtNtrbRckwIm5VTzoe8lNP6cBcKhBke4%2BG6rhZstw3afMPDN21ZMVnQ%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMmJ39qvVl), or the 36. [Lotta coffee/tea cups](https://hudsonwilder.com/products/lotta-coffee-tea-cup-white-jade) from [[Hudson Wilder]]. ## 37. Skillet the [10 inch Stainless Steel Frying Pan](https://misen.com/products/stainless-steel-skillet) from [[Misen]], along with the 38. [Stainless Steel Fish Turner](https://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/williams-sonoma-fish-spatula/). ## 39. Standing Desk I use a [Jarvis Bamboo Standing Desk](https://store.hermanmiller.com/standing-desks/jarvis-bamboo-standing-desk-contour/100439131.html?lang=en_US&sku=100439131) but I'd really love to downgrade to a smaller size. Currently, I have the contoured 30" × 72" but at some point I'd like to switch to the 30" × 48" to match Bria now that our desks are back-to-back. ## 40. Office Chair I was able to get an [Embody](https://store.hermanmiller.com/office-chairs-ergonomic-chairs/embody-chair/4737.html?lang=en_US&sku=100147358) chair with a white frame and canyon red upholstery by getting a note from a chiropractor and using my FSA to buy it. I ended up still needing back surgery a few months later so it definitely wasn't a lie. ## 41. Laptop this [M1 Max MacBookPro](https://www.apple.com/us-edu/shop/buy-mac/macbook-pro/14-inch-m4-max) with 64gb of memory is easily the best computer I have ever owned and its not even close. Probably the best gadget thing too. ## 42. Mouse I currently use a gray [MX Master 3S](https://www.logitech.com/en-us/shop/p/mx-master-3s.910-006556) from [[Logitech]]. Even though their vertical mouse helped with wrist pain before, I never adjusted to the reduced accuracy with it so I switched back. ## 43. Keyboard I'm currently using the first keyboard I built myself, a [Candybar 40%](https://web.archive.org/web/20190707111851/https://thekey.company/collections/candybar/products/candybar-premium) from The Key Company. It took me a minute to adjust to so few keys and a left-hand numpad but now I love this thing. (I wish I could replace the plate though). I _think_ I'm using 44. [Gazzew Boba U4 switches](https://dailyclack.com/collections/switches/products/gazzew-boba-u4-silent-tactile-switches?utm_source=thocstock&utm_medium=product_page) along with 45. [GMK Symbiote key caps](https://omnitype.com/collections/keycaps/products/gmk-symbiote-keycap-set). ## 46. Phone Stand [3-in-1 charging stand](https://www.belkin.com/p/3-in-1-magnetic-wireless-charging-stand-with-qi2-15w/WIZ023ttWH.html) from [[Belkin]]. I'd like this a lot more but it starts to look gross over time. I think I want to replace it at some point. ## 47. Thunderbolt station [TS4](https://www.caldigit.com/thunderbolt-station-4/) by [[CalDigit]]. I went back and forth for a while before buying this because it felt so overpriced but I am really happy I have it now, I feel like I never have to fumble with cables. ## 48. Electric Lighter I use this burnt-to-hell [Electric Arc Lighter](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CK21P7F?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1) for lighting various candles I keep on my desk. Most recently, I have been using this 49. [John](https://candlesbyjohn.co/products/john) candle by [[Candles By John]]. All of their candles are inspired by specific members of Brennan's family such as his [paternal grandfather](https://candlesbyjohn.co/pages/our-story). ## 50. Note cards For about two months now, I've been using (and refining) [[Cascade System|this workflow]] for staying on top of my day. Once it feels mature enough and I work out how to make it approachable I'll try to publish a guide on adopting it yourself. It starts out with [Analog Today Cards](https://ugmonk.com/collections/analog/products/analog-today-cards-1-pack?variant=42879313412246) from [[Ugmonk]], along with their 51. [Next Cards](https://ugmonk.com/collections/analog/products/analog-next-cards-1-pack?variant=42879313576086) and 52. [Someday Cards](https://ugmonk.com/collections/analog/products/analog-someday-cards-1-pack?variant=42879313936534). Every morning starts with me writing a new today card while referencing my next and someday cards. Every sunday I carve out an hour and a half of my morning to also update that week's Next card (next cards always equal that current week number) and at the start of the month, the someday card which I use for tracking that month. At the start of the week I also fill out an [[Ugmonk]] 53. [Week Card](https://ugmonk.com/collections/analog/products/analog-weekly-cards?variant=42716888629398) to specifically write down all-day events and meetings, stuff like that. All four cards are kept in view on the 54. [Analog Walnut Card Holder](https://ugmonk.com/collections/analog/products/analog-wood-card-holder?variant=37022625005718) and 55. [White Weekly Card stand](https://ugmonk.com/collections/analog/products/analog-weekly-kit-white-steel?variant=44409412518038) (I guess they dont sell them separately yet). ## 56. Pen I've been using this [titanium CW&T Pen Type-B](https://cwandt.com/products/pen-type-b?variant=42857378250908) with 57. [Pentel Energel 0.5mm Black](https://www.jetpens.com/Pentel-EnerGel-LRN5-Needle-Point-Gel-Pen-Refill-0.5-mm-Black/pd/5345) ink refills. Bria got it for me as a Christmas gift a few years ago, with [Voyager](https://voyager.studio/) engraved on the side. I _love_ this pen but I might still need to find a replacement. I think the suction from taking the case off pulls ink through the ballpoint causing it to bleed. I also use these 58. [Staedtler Highlighters](https://flaxart.com/textsurfer-highlighters/) in red and blue to emphasize events on my week card that I don't want to be surprised by. ## 59. Productivity Apps I am a _heavy_ user of [Drafts](https://getdrafts.com/) . I have the action button on my phone set to run this [Today](https://actions.getdrafts.com/a/2Ym) action that updates a daily note with a timestamp so I can quickly jot down little updates I don't want to forget. I'll sometimes write about stuff I'm feeling in drafts and then send it to 60. [DayOne](https://dayoneapp.com/) which I've been a user of for years. Day One also keeps track of your location if you let it. Possibly dystopian I'm sure, but super useful for when I do my [[Sunday Prep Protocol|sunday prep]]. Lately I have also been using 61. [Retro](https://retro.app/) for posting photos that I used to put on Instagram. I try to do that on Sunday also, sort of as a way to reflect on the week I just finished. My other apps that I use heavily are 62. [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/) which you are reading this blog post on, 63. [Calendar.app](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calendar/id1108185179) ([[calendars revamp 2025|you can read about how I set that up here]]), 64. [Reminders.app](https://www.icloud.com/reminders) (almost exclusively via Siri), and 65. [Cushion](https://cushionapp.com/) where I send invoices and plan my projects schedule at a high level (it feeds into how I will [publicly share my availability](https://preview.taurean.work/now) in the future). ## 66. Car I [[Everyday stuff#4. House Slippers|told you the techbro behavior would get worse]]. I (currently) drive a [[Tesla]] [Model Y](https://www.tesla.com/modely/design#overview). Elon has been a piece of shit for a minute so I won't pretend I was tricked, but for life reasons I won't get into for brevity's sake this is the compromise I've landed on until my lease is up. ## 67. Maps I use [Apple Maps](https://maps.apple.com/) a lot, you can even use it to check out [some of my favorite places in the Bay Area](https://guides.apple.com/?ug=ChtNeSBmYXZvcml0ZSBCYXkgQXJlYSBwbGFjZXMSDgiuTRC016fir4Hh48cBEg0Irk0Qy9fL7sTRrPtyEg4Irk0QpKblpLqosqWQARIOCK5NEPTtspjx5pjajQESDgiuTRCkzczorIndzYEBEg4Irk0QxLDtobSpqeO5ARINCK5NEJu2xN%2FjoaORIhIOCK5NEMnjwafFiYqXtwE%3D). ## 68. Wallet a few years ago, my mom and Bria got me this [[Tom Ford]] [Cardholder](https://www.mrporter.com/en-us/mens/product/tom-ford/accessories/cardholders/full-grain-leather-cardholder/46376663162835384) wallet for my birthday. ## 69. eReader I _mostly_ stick with using a [Kindle Oasis](https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Oasis-now-with-adjustable-warm-light/dp/B07F7TLZF4?th=1) I got years ago but sometimes I switch to the apple books app or a physical book. ## 70. Digital Camera My go-to camera (that's not my phone) is the [[FujiFilm]] [XT-4](https://www.fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/cameras/x-t4/). I shoot with either a 71. [23mm f1.4](https://www.fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/lenses/xf23mmf14-r/) or 72. [90mm F2](https://www.fujifilm-x.com/en-us/products/lenses/xf90mmf2-r-lm-wr/). When I'm not shooting digital, I'm either using the 73. [TBC 35mm reusable camera](https://iutdstudios.com/products/tbc-to-be-continued-35mm-film-camera) by [[IUTD]] or the 74. [Ektar H35 Half-frame](https://www.kodak.com/en/consumer/product/cameras/film/h35-film-camera/) from [[Kodak]]. And if I want to really take my time, I'll use my 75. [FM2n](https://www.ebay.com/itm/286672750840?_skw=FM2n&itmmeta=01JYPZPNH1Q5B28GJ45100J919&hash=item42bf0708f8:g:lvkAAOSwNVloWZCV&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA4FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1cWDk6dLE2Sumj9wtfcSoxAUZJ1hf4G5jWPEjIfqbureGPchscuPfKF%2BXdMWzf5GCFNAGhtPrpDID9G9BQCKX0cbVHcpctXpSUAAc22qheVwyaA2vhc2DdfSqmNc%2BWiRPkNLguBNxknJk75%2BYxzeZrcljHVFfff045M48R0vrEph0np23JC7dvkdWGElfXF%2BRgDhoeAx%2Bo2RgAh8IxZjq6tgskjQ%2FBcDLmvocgkfnwbTGkaK5ReXarrhurj6sgYmur50B4L5LkeV41lXlPAHiq3%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR9TY2t_1ZQ) from [[Nikon]] with a 76. [50mm 1.4 fixed](https://www.ebay.com/itm/376344798714?_skw=nikkor+50mm+f1.4+lens&epid=99752297&itmmeta=01JYPZZ24KHHCMSD2Y2S10WYPS&hash=item579fe5e5fa:g:WXAAAOSwIaJoUMGp&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1ez%2FBccRr%2FudZeVqxPxuZmUIPzOBqjlpTGVz1qN9DEbY6iVvf8DPG3%2FYsJGae4tIHeb%2BZPhws8%2FVTQcTQReVwPE5rT1wuSuvT2NaQuQT6E9GGuzRbokvgPN%2B9ODqGnlJgBKRNrq6Yz8HnHNM%2B563dgg6SlSFxEk0I9Z7fabCsGVgP3oQVsMWApTuMNMXU5v%2FQJd02ZP1%2BwY4xr8F5%2BbYCKYlSlWPiFnfA%2BdIbZVLH0aRVmbZmiVv%2BKHjEFrnoCqlLUujcqeofBoqC3JqUoixyue5Ev3u49xMpdQqom7ZIju4g%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMsKL83_Vl) lens. Fun fact: My specific camera body was produced in January of 1994, 31 years old! ## 77. NAS To store photos (and other files), I keep everything backed up with a [DS920+](https://www.newegg.com/synology-ds920/p/N82E16822108746) from [[Synology]]. Whenever I import using 78. [Lightroom Classic](https://www.adobe.com/wam/ltrm.html), the original files are moved to the synology and then smart previews are stored in 79. [Synology Drive](https://www.synology.com/en-global/dsm/feature/drive). This lets me always have my photos with me without completely filling my laptops hard drive. Edits are made to the smaller preview image and then when exported applied to the full size RAW. Once a day I then backup the Synology to the cloud. ## 80. "Smart" oven Possibly another tech bro sin but I'm not ashamed of this one, I get _so much_ value out of this [Tovala smart oven](https://my.tovala.com/referral/620KF4FQ). The meals are great 99% of the time and when they're not, their support has historically more than made up for it. We also use it for plenty of things outside of the meals that Tovala sends themselves. Even if we canceled our subscription, I'd still like it as a steamer/oven/toaster. ## 81. TV & Streaming When Bria and I first moved in together, there was no way I was talking her into spending money on a "nice" TV. Luckily for [[Samsung]] I didnt know as much about TV specs and they sold a TV that was nice to look at with their [Frame TV](https://www.samsung.com/us/televisions-home-theater/tvs/the-frame/). between some of the backlit panels dying, being unable to remove ads from the menus, and the remote constantly needing to be re-paired, I'd avoid buying one of these in the future. I _am_ a fan of the 82. [Apple TV](https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-4k/) and pair of 83. [HomePods](https://www.apple.com/shop/buy-homepod/homepod/white) we use though. Namely for streaming with 84. [Apple TV+](https://www.apple.com/apple-tv-plus/), 85. [YouTube](https://youtube.com/), 86. [Dropout](https://signup.dropout.tv/), 87. [Disney Plus](https://www.disneyplus.com/) (go stream [[IronHeart]]) and 88. [F1](http://f1tv.formula1.com/) to name a few. ## 89. Sofa Speaking of stuff that I hate. I _hate_ this sofa from [[Burrow]] ([Range Piece Sofa](https://burrow.com/products/range-3-piece-sofa?Fabric=Stone+Grey+-+Performance+Basketweave&Leg+Finish=Walnut+-+Wood)). I'm a sucker for anything that promotes itself as modular and we got it to go with their [Sleep Kit](https://burrow.com/products/range-sleep-kit?Title=Default+Title). I was hoping it would be like a sleeper couch for guests without being bad but its still bad. Womp. ## 90. PS5 [[Sony]] [Playstation 5](https://direct.playstation.com/en-us/buy-consoles/playstation5-console-model-group-slim?smcid=pdc:us-en:web-pdc-ps5:buttonblock-buy-now) and 91. [G920](https://www.logitechg.com/en-us/products/driving/driving-force-racing-wheel.html) racing wheel, mainly for Gran Turisomo and F1. ## 92. PC I think I'll avoid all of the specs but this was [the build](https://pcpartpicker.com/user/taurean_/saved/LTHtpg) before I updated some parts. ## 93. Flashlight Initially I grabbed this [ThruNite Archer](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08ZJBWBR5?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1) flashlight for a trip since it had a nice low-light mode, but I've since used it to check my bedroom/closet/bathroom for spiders before going to bed. I am a hardcore arachnophobe and I'm even more scared of making weird movements from being jumpscared and hurting my back again. ## 94. Vacuum I actually don't know which one it is since it was a wedding gift, but it might be this [Dyson V8 Coordless Vacuum](https://www.dyson.com/vacuum-cleaners/cordless/v8/silver-nickel). We use it to vacuum obviously but even more often, its our de-spidering tool at 11pm when I'm trying to go to sleep. ## 95. Bed + Frame I broke our last bed frame by jumping onto it, a humbling way to find out I was approaching 30 years old. We already had an old mattress we wanted to replace in our guest room so we used this as an opportunity to completely upgrade our bed. We wanted to get something delivered _fast_ and wound up finding a really good deal with [[Casper]]. We went with the [Repose Bed Frame + headboard](https://casper.com/products/repose-bed-frame) along with the 96. [Wave Hybrid Mattress](https://casper.com/products/wave-hybrid-v1). I wouldn't pay the full price for either but given the steep discount we got, it was worth it. ## 97. Sleep Apps I've unfortunately been a big fan of [Endel](https://endelreferral.page.link/uEv9) since using their trial. I am genuinely upset that I think this app is worth the subscription, its just _sounds_. I've since found out that my health insurance covers a subscription to 98. [Headspace](https://headspace-web.app.link/6tcVjTnzwUb) so I'll probably let the Endel subscription go… but if two more of you uses that referral link to endel I can keep my subscription for free. ## 99. Phone Charger I use a wireless phone charger on my nightstand, partially to make sure I'm not laying in bed with my phone in hand. For that I use the [MagSafe Duo Charger](https://support.apple.com/en-us/111812) so I can charge my 100. [Airpods Pro](https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/) as well. ## 101. CPAP Continuing in the trend of HIPAA violating myself, I got diagnosed with _severe_ sleep apnea a couple years ago. I haven't slept without this [AirSense 10](https://www.resmed.com/en-us/products/cpap/machines/airsense-10/) from [[ResMed]] since. ## 102. Code editor (and other apps) Lately I've been sticking with [Zed](https://zed.dev/) as my code editor, mainly because it's _fast_. You can turn the AI stuff off which I mostly recommend (though if you're into that, I think they have the best UX implementation). In addition to Zed, throughout my day I'll also use 103. [1Password](https://1password.com/), 104. [Figma](https://www.figma.com/), 105. [Lu.ma](https://lu.ma/calendar/manage/cal-zRA5MkDV1lCNbYj), 106. [Are.na](https://www.are.na/three-three/channels), 107. [Bluesky](https://bsky.app/profile/taurean.bryant.land), 108. [Zoom](https://www.zoom.us/myhome), 109. [Whereby](https://whereby.com/), 110. [SaavyCal](https://savvycal.com/taurean), 111. [Loops](https://loops.so/) (==for [3&3](https://3-3.fyi/)==), 112. [Matter](https://claude.ai/chat/getmatter.com), 113. [Mymind](https://mymind.com/), 114. [YNAB](https://www.ynab.com/), 115. [Discord](https://claude.ai/chat/849b3f59-fc71-48d7-8c56-dc53927ab884), 116. [Mail.app](https://www.icloud.com/mail), 117. [MacroFactor](https://macrofactorapp.com/), and more. ## 118. Tracking media Although I mainly track media with Obsidian now, I'm still a huge fan of both [Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/taurean/) and 119. [Record.club](https://record.club/taurean) . I also heavily use 120. [Apple Music](https://music.apple.com/us/new) but I'm trying to transition to 121. [Plexamp](https://www.plex.tv/plexamp/) as I acquire more music. ## 122. Comics I recently got into reading comics with Bria a few months back, since then I've tried to check whats new at my local shop using the [ComicHub](https://stores.comichub.com/cape_and_cowl_comics) app. God do I hate this app. Easily the worst app I have ever used, especially by choice and more than once. ## 123. Deli Containers These [TashiBox deli containers](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085P1SXMF?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1) are the kinda thing I get way to into. They're useful for left overs but also great for all kinds of storage, food or otherwise. I use these for storing coffee beans, sugar, pens, trash while cooking, etc. Every time I find a new use for them I get excited again, microplastics be damned. ## 124. Tape I carved out some dedicated counter space in my kitchen for prep and organization tasks. I keep a [Lichamp Tape Dispenser](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08N6VP51J?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2) there along with some 125. [FrogTape](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Z8HB2A?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1) and some other pens/box cutters/markers/scissors (kept in a deli container). ## 126. Marker Since I'm labeling stuff so often, I really want(ed) to have a nice marker I like using that isnt just a typical sharpie. I tried going with a [Montana Acrylic Paint Marker](https://flaxart.com/montana-acrylic-paint-markers-2mm/) but it smudges too easily. I liked the idea of something that would be refillable and last a long time, but I don't think this is it. I'm open to suggestions. ## 127. Headphones I use a pair of [Airpods Max](https://www.apple.com/airpods-max/) in silver when I'm at my desk. When they work well I love them, but I don't think they're worth the money. Over time the net on the headstrap has loosened meaning the headphones rest on the metal bars. Also, sometimes I'll have to reset them because they refuse to consistently connect. It's rare, and when it's not happening they feel like magic. But when they act up it's deeply annoying. ## 128. Family Newsletter Since so many of us dont use facebook anymore, It can be hard to stay in touch with family. For the last 6 months to a year we've been using [Letterloop](https://claude.ai/chat/letterloop.co) for staying in touch. It's a monthly form we all fill out with questions for sharing announcements or answering family-submitted questions and then a week or two later we get a digest of everyone's responses. ## 129. Working out Here's another techbro thing I'll actually rave about. I use this [Tonal](https://fbuy.io/tonal/mmay7br5) home gym thing at least a few times a week. They're genuinely really difficult workouts complete with instructions and form checks via the camera on my phone. It also takes up a surprisingly small amount of space. I'll also use a 130. [Theragun Mini](https://www.therabody.com/products/theragun-mini-gen-3-black) afterwards as well. ## 130. Smartwatch The [Applewatch Ultra](https://www.apple.com/apple-watch-ultra-2/) is a _great_ wearable. Unfortunately, since receiving the watch that Bria got me I wear it a lot less now. It's basically just for when I exercise, either with the tonal or swimming at the gym. The rest of the time, I use an 131. [Oura Ring](https://ouraring.com/raf/a8fb43ec37?utm_source=user&utm_medium=iac_raf&utm_type=alwayson-cvr&utm_campaign=2025RAF&utm_variant=2025_raf_april). With that said, given the direction that [[Robert F. Kennedy Jr.|RFK]] is [taking things with wearables](https://www.politico.com/newsletters/future-pulse/2025/06/24/rfk-jr-wants-a-wearable-on-your-wrist-00419190), I might stop using any of them. Thats something you should especially take into consideration if you are a person who can have a miscarriage. ## 132. Water bottle I try and bring my bottle from [Waterdrop](https://www.waterdrop.com/products/all-purpose-thermo-bottle-spout-lid?variant=41234205245474) everywhere I go. I really hate water bottles that are hard to clean or damage. Luckily this one is neither. The spout is removable so it's easy to get a brush inside without any weird corners as well as fit ice. Then with the spout reattached, it doesn't have to be a widemouth bottle to get that benefit. I also use the 133. [flavor cube](https://www.waterdrop.com/products/koko-pina?variant=41078871097378) things along with it. They're sweetened with stevia and take up no space so it's easy to carry a few with you. ## 133. Laundry Detergent I wanted to find a brand that we could subscribe to, perform well, and be easy to recycle. We landed on this [Detergent](https://dirtylabs.com/products/signature-bio-laundry-detergent?variant=40959356600456) from [[DirtyLabs]]. I don't remember what the selling points were anymore, but I probably found them via [Wirecutter](https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-laundry-detergent/). ## 134. Tote Bag RIP to [read.cv](https://read.cv/a-new-chapter). I use their [Tote Bag](https://shop.read.cv/products/a-beautiful-day-tote-bag) whenever I'm at the farmers market. %% --- ## Private Notes: