New Week, New Obsession: Here’s My Newest Addiction!

With ShuttlePay out in the wild, it’s time to step back and wait for feedback. But my brain never stops. New ideas and everyday problems keep popping up, demanding solutions.

This year, my partner and I have been pursuing different hobbies on weekends. With only one car at home, we’ve gotten better at time management and coordinating plans with friends.

The Calendar Struggle

Every year, we buy a $2.50 physical calendar to track our family schedule, but we rarely use it. Instead, we default to our phone calendars. Writing things down becomes a hassle (we only have one marker pen!), and it’s hard to see at a glance whose event is scheduled or what kind of event it is.

Lately, our schedules have been so packed that we barely have time to discuss plans with each other, let alone with friends. This has created communication gaps, sometimes, I just plan my own thing and go, which my partner isn’t a fan of. (“You never discuss things with me!”)

I get it, we need to fix this to keep our relationship healthy (and happy!).

This is what our calendar page looks like. Even we can’t tell whose event is whose. And don’t get me started on the handwriting!

Why Google Calendar Isn’t the Perfect Fix

I love Google Calendar’s color-coding for different events, but when syncing with my partner, it gets overwhelming. There are too many features, and we end up more confused than organized

As a minimalist, I prefer simple, fast apps. So this inspired me to start building a new mobile app!

Every project is going to be a challenge for me.

No learning = no fun

What I’ll Learn from This Project

1. Using a Database – Storing and managing shared schedules efficiently.

2. Syncing with Family Members – Keeping everyone on the same page without clutter.

Stay tuned for updates!