Hi, I'm Rik Varela. There’s a lot I love in life—beyond my wonderful wife and our three amazing kids. I’m passionate about writing, tinkering with computers, and diving into the projects that keep my days both full and fulfilling. One project in particular has shaped much of my recent life: SARAI, a journey that will span in the next three years. It’s more than just a work—it will be a learning experience, a challenge, and a passion project all rolled into one. I’ll be sharing bits and pieces of that journey—my day-to-day activities, reflections, lessons learned, and thoughts that come up along the way. Whether you’re curious about the SARAI project, into tech tinkering, or just enjoy reading about someone else's learning curve, I hope you find something here that resonates.