Mark Hunt
@thefreehunter.bsky.social
Michigan based cybersecurity engineer, musician, runner, collector of hobbies.
It’s a little lonely around here this morning…
February 18, 2025 at 2:35 PM
It’s a little lonely around here this morning…
Today I am 2 years alcohol-free. Two years ago I decided to prioritize my mental and physical health above all else, so there are many other anniversaries today, both firsts and lasts.
My life today is unrecognizable compared to back then, in good ways and in bad ways. But I’m never going back.
My life today is unrecognizable compared to back then, in good ways and in bad ways. But I’m never going back.
February 17, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Today I am 2 years alcohol-free. Two years ago I decided to prioritize my mental and physical health above all else, so there are many other anniversaries today, both firsts and lasts.
My life today is unrecognizable compared to back then, in good ways and in bad ways. But I’m never going back.
My life today is unrecognizable compared to back then, in good ways and in bad ways. But I’m never going back.
Starting from zero is super difficult for me. I’m glad I realized this a few years ago and set up templates for almost everything. Templates in Logic Pro for my music. Skeletons for my programming projects. Templates for architecture diagrams at work.
A blank page is my worst enemy.
A blank page is my worst enemy.
Favorite part: Sending it off to my editor and then sleeping for three days.
Least favorite part: Starting.
Least favorite part: Starting.
What is your favourite part of the entire process from starting a book to it being published? And least favourite?
February 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Starting from zero is super difficult for me. I’m glad I realized this a few years ago and set up templates for almost everything. Templates in Logic Pro for my music. Skeletons for my programming projects. Templates for architecture diagrams at work.
A blank page is my worst enemy.
A blank page is my worst enemy.
The downside to modern ultra-efficient laptops is they don’t heat up a cold room the way an old Pentium 4 would. Or even warm up my hands on the keyboard like the i9 in my old Thinkpad did.
February 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
The downside to modern ultra-efficient laptops is they don’t heat up a cold room the way an old Pentium 4 would. Or even warm up my hands on the keyboard like the i9 in my old Thinkpad did.
Considering this laptop only has 16GB of RAM I’d say yeah, it’s pretty plausible that I may have run out of memory here…
February 15, 2025 at 2:14 AM
Considering this laptop only has 16GB of RAM I’d say yeah, it’s pretty plausible that I may have run out of memory here…
The funniest thing about social media feeds that are not chronological is I’ll see a post saying “omg have you see the news this is the worst thing ever” and then I’ll see it was from yesterday and wonder what they were upset about because the horrors have only tripled since then.
February 14, 2025 at 1:46 PM
The funniest thing about social media feeds that are not chronological is I’ll see a post saying “omg have you see the news this is the worst thing ever” and then I’ll see it was from yesterday and wonder what they were upset about because the horrors have only tripled since then.
Maybe a bit biased since I know the front man but this is the best song ever by the best band ever
The YouTube Approved™️ video for What Luna Sees is up 🫤
If you feel like you’re the only one wishing our elected representatives would be putting up a resistance, acting like a real opposition party - this song is for you.
Luna sees what the Republicans are doing. I guess Luna just doesn’t care 🤬
If you feel like you’re the only one wishing our elected representatives would be putting up a resistance, acting like a real opposition party - this song is for you.
Luna sees what the Republicans are doing. I guess Luna just doesn’t care 🤬
What Luna Sees - Thiccquid
YouTube video by Thiccquid
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February 14, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Maybe a bit biased since I know the front man but this is the best song ever by the best band ever
Had to use the snowblower this morning and got a quick reminder that the placement of this knob is a TERRIBLE design choice for something that is self-propelled but can also stop suddenly with no warning to the person walking behind it.
February 13, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Had to use the snowblower this morning and got a quick reminder that the placement of this knob is a TERRIBLE design choice for something that is self-propelled but can also stop suddenly with no warning to the person walking behind it.
Why didn’t I take the Civ7 release day off work?!? Oh no I feel a cough coming on 🤒
February 11, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Why didn’t I take the Civ7 release day off work?!? Oh no I feel a cough coming on 🤒
Accidentally tracked my long run as a treadmill walk, but the good news is I barely had any iliopsoas muscle pain/fatigue so I’m hoping my rehab period may be coming to an end soon 🙏🤞
February 9, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Accidentally tracked my long run as a treadmill walk, but the good news is I barely had any iliopsoas muscle pain/fatigue so I’m hoping my rehab period may be coming to an end soon 🙏🤞
This big boy has never had a single thought in his head and honestly I’m so jealous.
February 8, 2025 at 4:15 AM
This big boy has never had a single thought in his head and honestly I’m so jealous.
Today I finished my first Agile sprint I’ve ever taken part in. And even though I’m brand new to the team, I still managed to close all of the tasks I added to the sprint and only have one item in my backlog. It’s been a LONG time since I was this satisfied at work ☺️
February 7, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Today I finished my first Agile sprint I’ve ever taken part in. And even though I’m brand new to the team, I still managed to close all of the tasks I added to the sprint and only have one item in my backlog. It’s been a LONG time since I was this satisfied at work ☺️
First speed work in my first speed shoes ✅
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4. I was on the treadmill so I don’t know if they made me any faster, but it certainly felt a LOT easier to hold a pace faster than my 5K PR for 800x3.
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4. I was on the treadmill so I don’t know if they made me any faster, but it certainly felt a LOT easier to hold a pace faster than my 5K PR for 800x3.
February 7, 2025 at 12:15 AM
First speed work in my first speed shoes ✅
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4. I was on the treadmill so I don’t know if they made me any faster, but it certainly felt a LOT easier to hold a pace faster than my 5K PR for 800x3.
Saucony Endorphin Speed 4. I was on the treadmill so I don’t know if they made me any faster, but it certainly felt a LOT easier to hold a pace faster than my 5K PR for 800x3.
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February 6, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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Iliopsoas pain is so embarrassing, like don’t watch me massaging this and don’t you dare make a comment about the Theragun 😳
February 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Iliopsoas pain is so embarrassing, like don’t watch me massaging this and don’t you dare make a comment about the Theragun 😳
I get so self conscious when people are hating on the coffee at Starbucks because I actually enjoy a black Pike’s Place 🫣🫣 I just like strong bitter flavors don’t hate me
February 5, 2025 at 2:49 PM
I get so self conscious when people are hating on the coffee at Starbucks because I actually enjoy a black Pike’s Place 🫣🫣 I just like strong bitter flavors don’t hate me
It’s a public domain video created by the US government and downloaded from the Library of Congress and is on YouTube in its entirety from multiple channels including CSPAN and US National Archives, but put music over it saying not to appease the fascists and suddenly it’s “hateful” 🤷♂️
Today I found out that anti-fascist punk songs can’t have fascist imagery in the video because it offends the fascists.
February 5, 2025 at 1:46 AM
It’s a public domain video created by the US government and downloaded from the Library of Congress and is on YouTube in its entirety from multiple channels including CSPAN and US National Archives, but put music over it saying not to appease the fascists and suddenly it’s “hateful” 🤷♂️
As a Michigander I wonder if I can get around the tariffs by just driving to Canada. I doubt the border guards would check the frunk…
February 4, 2025 at 12:02 AM
As a Michigander I wonder if I can get around the tariffs by just driving to Canada. I doubt the border guards would check the frunk…
I have closed three Jira tickets this morning, I should be able to take the rest of the day off. That’s 6 whole story points done before noon!
February 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I have closed three Jira tickets this morning, I should be able to take the rest of the day off. That’s 6 whole story points done before noon!
Grabbed two new pairs of running shoes today. I don’t actually need them yet but they’re not going to get any cheaper with tariffs applied. ASICS Novablast 5 and Saucony Endorphin Speed 4.
February 2, 2025 at 2:21 AM
Grabbed two new pairs of running shoes today. I don’t actually need them yet but they’re not going to get any cheaper with tariffs applied. ASICS Novablast 5 and Saucony Endorphin Speed 4.
I need someone to bring me a cheddar jalapeño bagel. Toasted, plain cream cheese. Oh and a small black coffee please and thank you ☺️
January 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
I need someone to bring me a cheddar jalapeño bagel. Toasted, plain cream cheese. Oh and a small black coffee please and thank you ☺️
One of my favorite Bluesky features is Popular With Friends. It’ll show me new stuff from people I don’t follow, but it’s been vetted by people I do follow and trust. Keeps things fresh without the constant flood of crap.
January 29, 2025 at 2:36 AM
One of my favorite Bluesky features is Popular With Friends. It’ll show me new stuff from people I don’t follow, but it’s been vetted by people I do follow and trust. Keeps things fresh without the constant flood of crap.
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January 28, 2025 at 10:19 PM
We are the premier voice of the everyday athlete because we share stories of everyday athletes like Candace.
I hope you enjoy the read.
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The weather here in Michigan lately has me thinking Canada must have launched a preemptive attack 💨🥶💨
January 28, 2025 at 10:21 PM
The weather here in Michigan lately has me thinking Canada must have launched a preemptive attack 💨🥶💨
Finally figured out my hip issue that’s been plaguing me for weeks so I was able to get in a pain-free 3.5 mile progressive tempo run today 💪
I’ve been experimenting with my gait and foot strike and picked up an imbalance that just compounded over time. Focusing on form today gave me great results!
I’ve been experimenting with my gait and foot strike and picked up an imbalance that just compounded over time. Focusing on form today gave me great results!
January 28, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Finally figured out my hip issue that’s been plaguing me for weeks so I was able to get in a pain-free 3.5 mile progressive tempo run today 💪
I’ve been experimenting with my gait and foot strike and picked up an imbalance that just compounded over time. Focusing on form today gave me great results!
I’ve been experimenting with my gait and foot strike and picked up an imbalance that just compounded over time. Focusing on form today gave me great results!