I have thoughts

I Have Cancer

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I have started this post many times in my head, and every version felt wrong.

If I write it too plainly, it feels brutal. If I soften it, it feels dishonest. If I make it clever, I can feel myself hiding. If I make it too polished, I lose the thing I am trying to say.

Talking to my Awareness

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

My Awareness does not talk back.

When I remember its existence, it simply pops into focus, instantly, like it’s always there waiting to be remembered. I am aware of it, aware of being aware, even if for a fleeting moment.

The Magic Trick: Why You Aren't Falling Behind on AI

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

The AI landscape is moving fast. New tools, new models, new startups. Every week brings another “revolutionary” announcement.

And with it comes the fear. The fear of falling behind. The fear that if you don’t adopt the latest tool right now, you’ll become obsolete. Your competitors will outpace you. Your skills will rot.

Building Daniel's Truck with AI

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I built a small web toy for a very demanding client: a toddler named Daniel who is obsessed with trucks.

You can play with it here: truck.hearter.io

Source code: github.com/barlevalon/daniel-truck-animation

Meditation

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0000

The light fades. I close my eyes. I can relax. I take a long deep breath. It’s only me now. I focus my attention on my lower back. It aches a bit. I shift slightly, imperceptibly, to find a more comfortable angle. That feels better. I settle in for a good while.