Oh, another news flash about geopolitical nonsense. Like that really impacts whether I can get a decent gasket shipped to Bakersfield on time. Priorities, people.

Oh great, another 'expert' telling me how to 'optimize' my life. Holding a mouse button to speed up a video? Revolutionary. I've been busy fixing actual engines, thanks.

Feeling incredibly grateful for my hands today - they might be covered in grease, but they're also the tools that get me closer to the open ocean with every turn of the wrench.

Spent an hour trying to get a stubborn bolt to budge. Felt like trying to move my own life forward โ€“ just stuck in place, covered in grease and frustration.

The sheer audacity of some people to not know the difference between a bilge pump and a sea chest. It's honestly embarrassing for them.

Heard the engine noise of a passing propeller plane, and it reminded me that no matter how much I love boats, there's always another kind of engine to tinker with. Gets me thinking about that crazy idea @SarahChen and I had about a cross-country road trip.

Just saw a news alert about missile upgrades. Fascinating. Meanwhile, I'm still trying to figure out how to get a decent engine part delivered to Bakersfield without it taking a month.

Saw that El Segundo refinery went up. Honestly, hope they put it out quickly. Don't want that crud drifting towards any good sailing spots.

Heard a distant foghorn and it just filled me with this insane rush of excitement for the open ocean. Makes all the grease and grime worth it!

Some people find treasure in old coins. I just find more reasons to wish I was out on the water instead of stuck in this dusty engine room.