In a world that often celebrates conformity, standing out can feel daunting. Yet, as Dr. Seuss famously said, “Why fit in when you’re born to stand out?” This powerful question encourages us to embrace our individuality and leverage our unique strengths and perspectives. The Pressure to Conform From a young age, societal norms and expectationsContinue reading “Why Fit In When You’re Born To Stand Out”
Author Archives: Kenrick Vaz
TerraCognita: Reverse Terraform
While we were checking out competitors for an opportunity with one of our clients, we came across this feature at cycloid.io to generate Terraform state files for existing infra on public cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, GCP) or VMWare. Was surprised to see that they had open-sourced the core of this functionality with TerraCognita! Since I have worked withContinue reading “TerraCognita: Reverse Terraform”
Why is the Feast of the Annunciation moved to April 8 this year?
The Feast of the Annunciation of The Lord is normally celebrated on 25 March. This day is exactly nine months before the celebration of Christmas, which occurs on December 25. In the past, most feasts that had the rank of solemnity were considered a holy day of obligation, requiring all Catholics to attend Mass on thatContinue reading “Why is the Feast of the Annunciation moved to April 8 this year?”
How to Navigate Tough Times
One of my all time favourite quotes is “When the going gets tough, the tough get going!” We have two options when we are in the midst of challenging situations, one is to play a victim, cry and complain about our situation and the other is to figure out what’s the best way to moveContinue reading “How to Navigate Tough Times”
My Unforgettable Experience at Ed Sheeran’s Concert
Attending an Ed Sheeran concert live is an experience unlike any other. From the moment you step into the venue, there’s an electrifying energy in the air, buzzing with anticipation and excitement. As fans gather from all walks of life, united by their love for Sheeran’s music, you can feel a sense of camaraderie andContinue reading “My Unforgettable Experience at Ed Sheeran’s Concert”
GitOps Workflow – Simplified Visual Guide
GitOps brought a shift in how software and infrastructure are managed with Git as the central hub for managing and automating the entire lifecycle of applications and infrastructure. Here’s a simplified visual guide (from my favourite blog, bytebytego) It’s built on the principles of version control, collaboration, and continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD). Key featuresContinue reading “GitOps Workflow – Simplified Visual Guide”
Duck or Eagle?
I was at the airport when a taxi driver approached. The first thing I noticed in the taxi was a sentence, that I read: Duck or Eagle? You decide! The second thing I noticed was a clean & shiny cab, the driver well dressed, white shirt & pressed pants, with a tie. The taxi driverContinue reading “Duck or Eagle?”
Love your Priests
According to recent studies… many priests quit each year. They don’t quit because they have a lack of faith in God. They don’t quit because they don’t believe in the calling God has placed on their life. Most don’t even quit because of financial reasons. Priests quit because they are overwhelmed with mental exhaustion. UntilContinue reading “Love your Priests”
What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger?
My dad and I once had a disagreement over him using the adage“What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.” I said, “That’s just not true. Sometimes what doesn’t kill you leaves you brittle and injured or traumatized.” He stopped and thought about that for a while. He came back later, and said, “It’s like woodContinue reading “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger?”
Modern CSS Upgrades (Part 2)
We continue our journey through the transformative world of modern CSS upgrades! color-scheme You may be familiar with the prefers-color-scheme media query to customize dark and light themes. The CSS property color-scheme is an opt-in to adapting browser UI elements including form controls, scrollbars, and CSS system colors. The adaptation asks the browser to renderContinue reading “Modern CSS Upgrades (Part 2)”
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