A Night with Thunderstorms and Streaming Woes

PERSONAL

6/29/20241 min read

black clouds and blue sky
black clouds and blue sky

The Thunderstorm Rumble

Last night, I fell asleep to the sound of a mean thunderstorm rumbling just north of me. The lightning flashes were distant, and the thunder was barely audible, indicating the storm was likely more than ten miles away. I felt a sense of relief knowing it was traveling from southwest to northeast, posing no immediate threat.

The Simplicity of Simple Things

Reflecting on today's post, I considered writing about something simple. Sometimes, the simplest things require a bit of research, only to reveal themselves as embarrassingly easy. It's funny how often we overcomplicate matters that are straightforward in hindsight.

The Streaming Experiment

On a different note, I've been streaming for a while now, albeit to a small audience. In an attempt to boost interaction, I added a "play with viewers" feature to my stream. I hoped it would encourage some engagement, but it turned out to be a letdown. Throughout an entire year, I didn't get a single interaction. It was disheartening, and eventually, I had to Google how to remove the feature altogether.

Lessons Learned

This experience taught me a few valuable lessons. First, it's essential to manage expectations and understand that not all ideas will pan out as hoped. Second, there's no harm in seeking help or looking up information, even if it seems straightforward. Lastly, persistence is key. Despite the setbacks, I'll continue to explore new ways to engage with my audience, always learning and adapting along the way.

Another AI spin on my take for the post.

I'm not sure how I feel about my posts being written by artificial intelligence.

This video here though, includes the voice of an on-line friend. I'm sure he'll get a kick out of it.

Happy Saturday everyone(every-Juan I'm trying real hard to not make that a thing).