Why I'd Rather Code an App than Clean My Closets

Okay, let's dive right into the mess—literally. As someone who’s juggled the hats of an entrepreneur, programmer, and admittedly scatter-brained dad, you’d think I’d be all over those window cleaning services or a trusted cleaning company to handle my chaos. But here's the twist: I'm not entirely sold, and here’s why.

The Cleaning Conundrum: To Hire or Not to Hire?

In my house, there’s a philosophical battle raging between minimalism and the chaos of having three kids, a wife who loves stuff, and three dogs who think shedding is their full-time job. On paper, a trusted cleaning company sounds like a godsend, right? But here's the kicker: I find the chaos somewhat...inspiring?

Every spilled paint pot by Adela or the trail of mud thanks to 'Special Sky' our husky, tells a story. Sure, walking into a neatly organized space feels calming, but the sterile corridors of overly sanitized rooms? They just don’t spark the creativity bubbling in this noggin’.

But then, there's Ashley, my better half, who wouldn’t mind inviting a fleet of cleaners into our home to do one-time or even deep house cleaning sessions. She's watched one too many episodes of those home transformation shows and thinks a spotless house is a couple of magic words away. "Presto, clean-o!"

The DIY Disasters & Triumphs

Attempted to clean the windows once using a concoction of online 'hacks'. Let’s just say, vinegar and newspapers might work for some, but all I got was streaky windows and an afternoon full of "I told you so" from Ashley.

And closet organization? I’ve read enough Brandon Sanderson to know you need a perfect plan—or a magic system. My attempts at organizing our closet look less like neat stacks and more like Pollock decided to throw clothes instead of paint.

Why My Cleaning Attempts are Basically Sitcom Material:

• Deciding to clean the closet and ending up inventing an app to categorize clothes.
• Window cleaning that turns into an impromptu water fight with Zachary and Ethan.
• Attempting to deep clean the kitchen but ending up experimenting with molecular gastronomy.
• One-time cleaning that somehow spirals into a full-blown home redecoration project.

See what I mean? Life's too exciting to spend it scrubbing tiles, unless those tiles are part of a server stack or a space shuttle, maybe.

So, Why Not Just Hire Someone?

I appreciate the art and science behind trusted cleaning services. I mean, there’s a certain elegance to the efficiency and systematic approach they bring. It’s kind of like coding: every piece has its place; every script has its function. But then again, where's the fun in predictability?

Every misplaced book or toy is a footprint of my kids, a reminder of the day's adventures. It’s the material for my next dad joke or the inspiration for a new app feature. Plus, engaging with the mess keeps me grounded—reminds me that life isn’t about perfection. It’s about living.