Kia ora, I'm Western.
A generalist platform engineer from New Zealand, chasing threads of curiosity.
reflections
The word reflections carries a quieter, more inward energy for me. It implies that you're writing for the process of thinking, not for an audience or an outcome. I love that there is no implicit pressure to grow a following, monetise, or be consistent on a schedule.
books
The books section is where stuff I read spills over. I highlight too many quotes, scribble notes, and think about ideas while turning the page; this is where I collect those fragments.
- Unfuck Your Boundaries
by Faith G. Harper
Read Mar 2026 - The Great Mental Models
by Shane Parrish
Read Oct 2025 - Yellowface
by R.F. Kuang
Read Jan 2026 - A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose
by Eckhart Tolle
Read Jun 2025 - The 4-Hour Work Week
by Timothy Ferriss
Read Jun 2025