Leon Mika
@lmika.org
Software Developer and occasional writer of music. Based in Melbourne, Australia.
A while ago, while walking along a local creek, I saw some people fishing. How quaint, I thought to myself. But I doubt they’ll catch any fish here. Well, apparently there are more fish in that creek than I thought.
February 7, 2026 at 5:45 AM
A while ago, while walking along a local creek, I saw some people fishing. How quaint, I thought to myself. But I doubt they’ll catch any fish here. Well, apparently there are more fish in that creek than I thought.
Old network maps that are still on some of the trains running through the Metro Tunnel (how ironic). Recorded for prosperity.
February 4, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Old network maps that are still on some of the trains running through the Metro Tunnel (how ironic). Recorded for prosperity.
The run off from the drinking fountains around my place collect into small troughs at the ground. It’s typically for dogs, but the gallahs have also been making use of them.
February 1, 2026 at 10:14 AM
The run off from the drinking fountains around my place collect into small troughs at the ground. It’s typically for dogs, but the gallahs have also been making use of them.
Devlog: Micro-apps - Some Score Cards: https://lmika.org/2026/02/01/devlog-microapps-some-score-cards.html
January 31, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Devlog: Micro-apps - Some Score Cards: https://lmika.org/2026/02/01/devlog-microapps-some-score-cards.html
More work on assets for my niece’s game. This time I tried something organic: a tree. Not the most difficult organic thing, I agree. Need to build up to the hard things.
January 30, 2026 at 11:39 PM
More work on assets for my niece’s game. This time I tried something organic: a tree. Not the most difficult organic thing, I agree. Need to build up to the hard things.
Finished reading: Open by Andre Agassi 📚
Heard a few people recommend this, for good reason. This was a pretty good read. You don’t need to be a tennis enthusiast to enjoy it.
Heard a few people recommend this, for good reason. This was a pretty good read. You don’t need to be a tennis enthusiast to enjoy it.
January 29, 2026 at 12:03 PM
Finished reading: Open by Andre Agassi 📚
Heard a few people recommend this, for good reason. This was a pretty good read. You don’t need to be a tennis enthusiast to enjoy it.
Heard a few people recommend this, for good reason. This was a pretty good read. You don’t need to be a tennis enthusiast to enjoy it.
Was not expecting to spend yesterday morning working on Dequoter, my Boop clone. Opened it up to do some light work and when I looked up, a couple of hours have passed. Added a few more processors to deal with lines, such as splitting a... https://lmika.org/2026/01/26/was-not-expecting-to-spend.html
January 25, 2026 at 10:36 PM
Was not expecting to spend yesterday morning working on Dequoter, my Boop clone. Opened it up to do some light work and when I looked up, a couple of hours have passed. Added a few more processors to deal with lines, such as splitting a... https://lmika.org/2026/01/26/was-not-expecting-to-spend.html
I’ve been playing taxi driver for these Honeybrown Beetles a fair bit recently. This is my third pickup in a fortnight.
January 24, 2026 at 9:09 PM
I’ve been playing taxi driver for these Honeybrown Beetles a fair bit recently. This is my third pickup in a fortnight.
Hot day today. Perfect snake weather.
January 24, 2026 at 7:54 AM
Hot day today. Perfect snake weather.
Have finished a working version of my game for my niece. It’s only the free typing mode for now, which is essentially a basic text editor, with some colour options mapped to keys F1 through to F8. I’ve deployed a browser-based version of it if you’re curious.
January 24, 2026 at 12:24 AM
Have finished a working version of my game for my niece. It’s only the free typing mode for now, which is essentially a basic text editor, with some colour options mapped to keys F1 through to F8. I’ve deployed a browser-based version of it if you’re curious.
HV #old Submission: https://lmika.org/2026/01/23/hv-old-submission.html
My submission for Hemispheric View’s request for fun and interesting computer peripherals.
My submission for Hemispheric View’s request for fun and interesting computer peripherals.
January 23, 2026 at 12:56 AM
HV #old Submission: https://lmika.org/2026/01/23/hv-old-submission.html
My submission for Hemispheric View’s request for fun and interesting computer peripherals.
My submission for Hemispheric View’s request for fun and interesting computer peripherals.
The view under Kings Way.
January 20, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The view under Kings Way.
Devlog: Game For Niece — More Art and Cropping Ebitengine Images: https://lmika.org/2026/01/20/devlog-game-for-niece-more.html
January 20, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Devlog: Game For Niece — More Art and Cropping Ebitengine Images: https://lmika.org/2026/01/20/devlog-game-for-niece-more.html
Enjoyed a late dinner at the Prince Alfred Hotel in Richmond.
January 19, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Enjoyed a late dinner at the Prince Alfred Hotel in Richmond.
Well, would you look at that. Turns out I can draw… somewhat.
January 17, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Well, would you look at that. Turns out I can draw… somewhat.
On Apple's Icons for Their Creator Studio: https://lmika.org/2026/01/17/on-apples-icons-for-their.html
Apple’s new app icons fail to clearly convey their functions, leaving users confused about their purposes.
Apple’s new app icons fail to clearly convey their functions, leaving users confused about their purposes.
January 17, 2026 at 12:01 AM
On Apple's Icons for Their Creator Studio: https://lmika.org/2026/01/17/on-apples-icons-for-their.html
Apple’s new app icons fail to clearly convey their functions, leaving users confused about their purposes.
Apple’s new app icons fail to clearly convey their functions, leaving users confused about their purposes.
This is something set up for the Australian Open, yet the sight of a tennis court on water does have some significant references to a few people I grew up with.
January 14, 2026 at 9:09 PM
This is something set up for the Australian Open, yet the sight of a tennis court on water does have some significant references to a few people I grew up with.
Trying out this new coffee establishment that’s opened about a week ago: Coupette. Quite a small establishment, located beside a new hotel that’s opened along my commute.
January 11, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Trying out this new coffee establishment that’s opened about a week ago: Coupette. Quite a small establishment, located beside a new hotel that’s opened along my commute.
January 7, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Enjoyed a nice walk at Trentham this morning. Good to get out of the house.
December 31, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Enjoyed a nice walk at Trentham this morning. Good to get out of the house.
Rendering Outlined Text in Ebitengine: https://lmika.org/2025/12/28/rendering-outlined-text-in-ebitengine.html
A method for rendering outlined text using the Ebitengine and the shapes package by creating a separate image for the text and applying an outline to it.
A method for rendering outlined text using the Ebitengine and the shapes package by creating a separate image for the text and applying an outline to it.
December 27, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Rendering Outlined Text in Ebitengine: https://lmika.org/2025/12/28/rendering-outlined-text-in-ebitengine.html
A method for rendering outlined text using the Ebitengine and the shapes package by creating a separate image for the text and applying an outline to it.
A method for rendering outlined text using the Ebitengine and the shapes package by creating a separate image for the text and applying an outline to it.
So this is what Christmas in winter feels like. 🥶
December 24, 2025 at 8:31 PM
So this is what Christmas in winter feels like. 🥶