underlost XYZ is now Boredable.com

underlost XYZ is now Boredable.com

Underlost.xyz was never meant to be long-term, and now it’s time for something bigger.

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Introducing the Launch Lab

Introducing the Launch Lab

It's been almost two years since I stepped away from my role as lead web developer at an interactive design agency here in Seattle and returned to freelance work. In a post I wrote, I talked about wanting to work with a more creative mix of clients on a personal level, whether they needed a fresh portfolio, an online shop, or a blog/publication. That move opened doors in a few unexpected ways. My work even grew to the point of allowing me to retire the Underlost XYZ name in favor of Boredable.

Static Map from Google Maps

Reducing Google API requests with simple image caching in WordPress

This will probably apply to a very niche group of users, but I wanted to share a simple way I helped a client reduce requests to Google Maps’ API and save thousands of dollars.

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underlost XYZ is now Boredable.com

Underlost.xyz was never meant to be long-term, and now it’s time for something bigger.

How Hacking Diablo Sparked My Lifelong Career in Programming

How Hacking Diablo Sparked My Lifelong Career in Programming

Diablo wasn't just a game, it was the spark that ignited my curiosity to code and be creative in an online space.

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Games I'm playing in 2025

A regularly updated list of video games I'm playing in 2025.

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Everything I’ve played in 2024

A list of all the video games I've played throughout 2024.

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