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Trivial Pursuits

Ritesh Sinha

I go through a lot of experiments and ideas. I have a terrible memory for things. This is a list that I can use to remind myself of the things I was looking at and have either forgotten or lost interest in.

Updated: Sep 2026

Learning a LISP language #

Messed around a bit, I think I get the gist of it - but can’t say I’m anywhere close to englightenment. LLMs have also kinda sucked the fun out of coding!

Learning to sketch and paint #

Still ongoing, albeit not doing it with deliberate thought and practice!

3D printing #

I imagine everyone that buys a 3D printer without a plan ends up in the same situation that I’m in. After a few weeks of constant printing and boundless enthusiasm - I’m out of ideas.

Still gathering dust, but I have a bunch of small repair parts that I need to print (e.g. replacement zipper handles).

Learning Mandarin in Duolingo #

Did 1 year and a few days and gave up eventually. The app was getting grating. Still remember a few words and characters, but that will likely fade away unless I find another way to learn!

Running consistently #

On and off, I’m trying to run consistently. This has been good for my mental health and helps me sleep better. In 2023-2024, I was enthusiastic about signing up for races and training for them. This year, not so much.

The goal is to be consistent and slowly cover longer distances. And not focus on speed. Which is difficult for my ego but better for my body.

TODOs #

  • Run 15k
  • Run 21.1k
  • Run 30k

Reading books consistently #

I used to be a voracious reader. Now I’m glued to screens looking for novelty. It’s a hard mindset to change, but I’m hoping to chip away at it. Have read a few books this year and hope to read more.

A short story that I enjoyed a lot was Kafka’s The Trial. It is a bizarre story, reads like a cross between a fever dream and impressionist version of a “regular” short story. I don’t like stories with predictable plot points or simplistic good/evil tropes.

This has improved a bit in 2026. Enjoying (and hoarding) more books.

Video games #

Currently trying

  • Hollow Knight: the first version, not SilkSong
  • Celeste: it’s hard to do the stunt jumps, really hard!
  • Balatro+: super fun card game!
  • Divinity 2: IDK if I’ll ever learn this game, I’m too casual
  • Pillar of Eternity: Same as above
  • Random casual Steam games when time allows.

Enjoyed and completed

  • Slay the Spire: Very fun card game
  • Steamworld Dig 2: Another “metroidvania” style game
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