Newsletter: week of Oct. 28

This week was all about M4, M4, and M4! For a quick rundown check out this lil' recap from my bud Vjeran. In a few days I'll have a video about the tech I use everyday, which includes a used M1 MacBook Pro (spoiler: you don't need to upgrade).

tech-y stuff i have been thinking about:

• Making digital work visible

I saw this post on threads and decided to try it. Did I gain anything from it? No. Was it fun? Yes!

• How long until Google Maps just Apple Maps?

• It is looking like we are going to get a new Sony A1II and a 28-70mm f/2.0 coming in a few weeks! When I reviewed the A1 back in 2021 I was very impressed by its high speeds and small size, so I'm looking forward to seeing what more Sony can pack into their flagship camera.

• The duality of this woman having absolutely insane real estate videos but an Instagram feed as unorganized as this.

things i watched:

• Beyond The Frame - Meryl Meisler

I subscribe to FlakPhoto Digest which is a newsletter about people in photography by Andy Adams. He featured this video last week about photographer Meryl Meisler along with her quote "I don’t usually go to photograph; I photograph where I’m going." What a beautiful reminder that if we get out there and start living, the photos will find us. There are even more great pieces of wisdom in the video along with many of her powerful photographs.

• Cycling alone through Mexico to get over a breakup

A great title, but an even better story. I have been watching a lot of bikepacking videos over the last year, and mark my words I'll be making one of my own once the weather improves. These adventures provide both a great way to tell a story of overcoming challenges, and also showcase some incredibly beautiful landscapes. Personally, I just want to know if my mind and body can move me that many miles. Plus there is a whole lot of tech and gadgetry I can test along the way... hehe. If anyone knows any rad bike mechanics in the NYC area or has bikepacking experience please let me know!

• 500 days of chasing my dreams

A great story that is very well edited with loads of sound effects that actually work--an instant add to my inspiration doc.

• New Yorkers' Halloween costumes

Enough said.

things i listened to:

• Coulou's cafe trumpet meditations (no. 25)

I have been tuning into these "meditations," or live sessions, for a few months now because of how incredibly calming and flowing they are. My personal favorite is no. 10.

• George Houston - In Aeternum Vive

This one was one repeat last winter but I asked Gemini to play me some old favorites and just like that we are back bb.

• Alex Honnold’s Latest INSANE Adventure (+ Listener AMA) | Rich Roll Podcast

I could listen to Alex talk for hours about climbing so this was a no brainer listen.

Ok, that's all I got this week! Let me know what you saw down in the comments?? Hope you have a great weekend, bud!

-becca