Delightful Reveal #53

A bi-weekly update on all things Flagrant

“Sorry, my left key doesn’t work because my cat has stepped on it too much.”

Thought deeply and consulted broadly about reorganizing all layers of our components on a project
Welcomed our first three beta testers in the system, reviewed recording of our manually onboarding them to (1) capture usability errors and (2) inform future onboarding content
Socialized a block diagram and flow diagram depicting a “linked record” concept, and wrote this up for prioritization on the roadmap
Picked up flowers from the farm that fulfills our bi-weekly flower subscription
Designed and presented an interim flow for users to be able to bulk add expenses to a quote from a template
Presented a concept to a client that could solve a few of the product MVP’s friction points
Using Javascript to prevent an error on auto form submission when a user clears a field
Wrapped up RailsConf signage (digital and print)
Worked (and working) on RailsConf slideshow slides and last-minute signage adjustments
Accepted the role of Program Co-chair for RubyConf in Chicago in November
Held meetings to build connections and explore potential opportunities
Sent invitations to Madison+ Ruby Podcast guests and scheduled recordings
Training Tracker business card redesigns got printed
Had our first official Board meeting and took a bunch of notes
Identified spring sprint themes starting with “Enchantment Under the Sea”
Packing supplies for exhibiting at the Food Safety Summit in Chicago

Printing music with CSS Grid
Finally having a tier 4 character I’m interested in playing (Hexblade Warlock w/ Foresight)
ReWilding the Internet
A dial in the brain that regulates immune response
Longest Ski Jump World Record (writeup)
Learning more about the children’s book/book cover design world
6502 retro computer

My formerly sprained ankle! Back to the gym.
Closing on a house
The birth of a Scrabble blanket
Elbow has healed enough to climb!
Sent invites to first guests for Madison+ Ruby Podcast
Getting so many speakers (TBD!) & sponsors for Madison+ Ruby 2024!!
A dog that’s almost done with her meds
Finding out no one is using an old feature which means we don’t need to include it the new software design.
A healing hairline fracture
Going to RailsConf! (gotta pack!)

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Published on May 6, 2024

Joyce Hu