Feeling like you’re behind on this whole AI thing? Like everyone else got a memo you missed?
Yeah. I get it.
A year ago, I was seeing AI everywhere. Headlines about ChatGPT changing everything. Coworkers mentioning Claude and Gemini like I should know what those are. And honestly? I felt a little lost. The tech world moves fast, and even as a software engineer, I wasn’t sure where to start or what was actually useful versus what was just hype.
So I did what I always do. I dove in headfirst.
A Little About Me
I have ADHD. For most of my life, I thought that was just a challenge to manage. But I’ve come to realize it’s actually a bit of a superpower when it comes to learning new things. When something captures my interest, I don’t just dabble. I become completely obsessed. I hyperfocus until I understand it inside and out.
It’s been this way my whole life. I played football from age seven through college at the University of Arkansas. When I got into it, I went all in. Studied film, learned every position, lived and breathed the game for fifteen years.
I was a computer kid growing up too. My first computer was a 486, already well outdated by the time it got into my hands around ’98 or ’99. I started with hardware. Taking things apart, figuring out how they worked, putting them back together. It wasn’t until high school that I discovered software development. Once I realized what was possible, that you could create media, build websites, make things from nothing, I became obsessed with the possibilities. That curiosity eventually turned into a career, and these days I’m an engineering manager, spending a lot of my time helping other people grow and figure things out.
And that’s kind of the point of this whole thing.
I’m a pretty empathetic person. When I learn something the hard way, my first instinct is to make sure other people don’t have to. If I spent three hours figuring out why a tool wasn’t working, I want to save you those three hours. If I made a mistake that cost me time or frustration, I want to help you skip that part entirely.
That’s why I started this blog.
I’ve spent the past year testing every AI tool I could find. Trying them on real tasks. Figuring out what actually helps and what’s just noise. And I realized most AI content is written for tech people. The explanations assume you already know things. The tutorials skip steps. The reviews focus on features nobody normal cares about.
I wanted something different. A place where regular people could learn to use AI for everyday stuff. No jargon. No hype. Just honest, practical guidance from someone who’s done the obsessive research so you don’t have to.
What You’ll Find Here
This isn’t a tech blog. It’s more like having a friend who happens to be really into AI and can tell you what’s actually worth your time.
I write about things like:
How to use AI for stuff you actually do. Shopping, planning, organizing, writing emails, summarizing long documents. Real tasks, not hypothetical use cases.
What’s happening in AI, explained simply. When a new tool drops or something changes, I’ll tell you what it means for you. Not the technical specs. The “should I care about this?” version.
Honest opinions. I’ll tell you when something is overhyped. I’ll tell you when I tried a tool and it didn’t work. I’m not selling anything here. I’m just sharing what I’ve learned.
Good Places to Start
If you’re new to AI, these posts will give you a feel for what’s possible without overwhelming you:
Your Friendly Guide to Shopping with AI
How I stopped drowning in Amazon tabs and started getting actual recommendations that made sense.
How I Helped a Friend Escape To-Do List Hell
A friend was overwhelmed by her task list. I showed her how AI could help sort through the chaos.
Claude’s New Opus 4.5: What Actually Changed
My honest take on the latest Claude update and whether it’s worth trying.
Browse by What You’re Looking For
Want step-by-step tutorials?
Guides walk you through things slowly. Click here, then here, type this.
Want to see how I actually use AI?
Workflows are complete systems you can copy and adapt for yourself.
Want to know what’s happening in AI?
News covers the latest developments, explained in plain language.
Want to find the right tool?
Tools has honest reviews focused on what matters for real use.
Try Something Small
You don’t need to learn everything at once. Pick one tiny thing:
Next time you have a long article to read, paste it into ChatGPT or Claude and ask for a summary. See how it feels. That’s it. One small win.
If it’s helpful, come back and try something else. That’s how this works. No pressure. No curriculum. Just explore when you’re curious.
I’m glad you’re here. If you ever have questions or want me to cover something specific, reach out. I read everything.
Now go try something.