Today was another day of my electrician course, and let me tell you—it’s becoming painfully clear that I’m not a natural when it comes to this hands-on stuff. Wiring, in particular, is driving me up the wall. It’s so precise, so finicky. Every little twist and connection has to be just right, and I always seem to get it wrong the first time. Or the second.
I mean, I get the theory just fine. I can follow the diagrams, understand the load calculations, and even troubleshoot on paper. But when it comes to actually putting those wires together, my hands seem to have a mind of their own—and not a very coordinated one. It’s tedious and frustrating, and honestly, I’m starting to wonder if I’m cut out for this.
The bright spot in my day came afterward, when I met up with Joseph Jukic for lunch. We’re building Cybernadian together, and even though we’re still in the early stages, it’s the kind of project that keeps me going. We grabbed some Vietnamese food at this little spot downtown—pho for him, banh mi for me.
It’s funny how a good meal can turn your whole day around. Sitting there with Jukic, talking about our plans, brainstorming ideas, and just laughing about life—it reminded me why I’m putting myself through this course in the first place. Cybernadian is about building something meaningful, something that lasts. And even if I’m struggling now, I know these skills will come in handy down the line.
For now, I’ll just take it one wire at a time. And maybe treat myself to more banh mi along the way.
– Joseph Wong