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💎Día📅M🔛D🦔Hogs💨
⚙️🛠️ There’s something special about the kind of work that leaves grease on your hands and purpose in your heart. The last few months at Diesel Solutions have reminded me of that every single day. 🚛🔥 Most mornings started the same way — coffee in hand ☕, engines torn apart, tools scattered across the shop floor, and my brothers and I working side by side rebuilding heavy-duty diesel motors piece by piece. Anyone who’s ever worked in a family business knows it’s more than j

Carlin S.
May 253 min read


MY🆒TITAN⚡️IC💎
What My Short Time at Macy’s Taught Me Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of soul searching. After graduating from the University of La Verne with a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, I started my first job outside of college at Macy’s—my first real step into the professional world. I began at the bottom and was slowly working my way up, applying what I had learned in school to a real, fast-paced environment. Unfortunately, my time there was cut short after I suffered a

Carlin S.
Jan 262 min read


✨ Card Sense — When an Idea Becomes Reality
Every great project starts as a spark — that little “what if” moment that refuses to fade. For me, that spark was Card Sense. An idea that started as a dream: “What if I could just point my camera at a trading card,and instantly know everything about it?” I wanted to build something magical — something that blended technology, nostalgia, and design into one smooth experience. And somehow, after countless late nights and a few too many debugging marathons, that dream became re

Carlin S.
Oct 11, 20253 min read


My Instagram Stories Are Pure Chaos (In the Best Way)
I’ve curated music for each of my Instagram posts to complement the visuals. Click the image below to visit my Instagram page, and feel free to like, follow, or explore. LINK TO MY INSTAGRAM When I make stories, I’m not just posting — I’m building a whole experience. Think of it like a mash-up of culture, comedy, and GIF madness that makes your screen look alive. 🎯 Hashtags with Attitude I don’t use plain hashtags. I create my own — like #23🥱PAC💊MAN💊SILLY (a mix of Tupac

Carlin S.
Sep 15, 20252 min read


My Next Chapter 🎓✨
I’m proud to share that I’ve officially graduated from the University of La Verne with a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration! I finished my degree with an excellent G.P.A. and made the Dean’s List multiple times along the way! Looking back, my time at La Verne was filled with meaningful experiences—both on campus and off. One of the highlights was serving the community as part of a La Verne Experience course, which gave me the chance to connect with people, contribut

Carlin S.
Aug 23, 20252 min read


Welcome to Byte.Me?
Ladies and Gentlemen, After a long time thinking about identity, creativity, and purpose, I’ve finally decided on the name I want to operate under — one that feels personal, meaningful, and true to who I am. The idea traces back to a specific moment when I created a Facebook page that unexpectedly sparked something bigger. That moment stayed with me, eventually inspiring the phrase and mindset behind our slogan: “Nice Day Today!” ☀️ Over time, the idea evolved creatively into

Carlin S.
Apr 4, 20242 min read


The Tree of Ideas
Long before this website existed, before the posts, the projects, the drawings, and the little worlds that appear here, there was only a simple idea. A tree. Not an ordinary tree, though. This one stands somewhere between imagination and reality — in a bright blue sky where the sun always seems to be shining just a little brighter than usual. If you look closely at the artwork, you’ll notice something interesting about it. The apples hanging from the branches aren’t just frui

Carlin S.
Mar 12, 20232 min read


Learning From My Heroes and Building My Own Path
When I look back on my journey, I see how each step—returning to Pasadena City College, working side by side with my father, and building a side hustle around video games—has shaped the person I am becoming. None of it happened by accident. Each path has been a teacher, and together they’ve helped me realize that I want to build a business of my own, one rooted in passion, resilience, and care. My father has always been my hero. He built his mechanic business, Diesel Solution
Santa Claus
Jun 15, 20192 min read


Daily Show
✨ I just wanted to take a moment to say how much it means to me to have this website—a place where I can share little pieces of my day-to-day life with the world. Life is made up of small moments that turn into big memories, and I’m grateful to be able to capture and share them here. Below are a few pictures from random days spent having fun with friends—simple times that remind me how important it is to enjoy the journey. Thanks for stopping by and sharing these moments with

Carlin S.
Jun 21, 20181 min read


Logo Reflections 🎨
Lately, I’ve been thinking back to the times when I worked at the shop and used to grab a can of paint to leave my mark—painting my logo on posts, doors, and even my co-workers’ toolboxes. It was a different time, and I’ve changed a lot since then. These days, I don’t paint on anything—especially not someone else’s property—but those memories still make me smile. What hasn’t changed is the way I see the world through logos and symbols. Everywhere I go, I notice designs that r
CJ
Sep 27, 20171 min read


Big News 🎉
Hello everyone! I’m excited to share that I got accepted into an iOS Development School! This has already been such an incredible journey, and I can’t wait to show you some of the projects I’ve been working on. One of my admissions tasks was to build a project using code on our computers—which was completely new to me, but also super exciting. My teachers and classmates are amazing, and I honestly feel like I belong in this class. Most days, I spend my lunch breaks by the bea
Carlin
Aug 21, 20161 min read


My Latest Drawing ✏️🎨
This is a drawing I did on my iPad Pro using the apple pencil! It didn't take too long to do and I went through a couple drafts until I...

Carlin S.
Apr 21, 20161 min read


Business Man
Welcome to my corner of the internet! I'm excited to share my collection of videos and photos from my global adventures with you. From the bustling streets of Amsterdam to the serene landscapes of Lake Tahoe, my travels have been a thrilling journey, and I’m thrilled to bring you along through my content. In addition to exploring the world, I’m passionate about video games and have big dreams of starting my own game company one day. This site is a blend of my love for travel,

Carlin S.
Apr 16, 20161 min read


Back to the Core 🎶
I’ve been doing some real soul-searching lately, and through it all, music has always been at the center. Whenever I feel lost, I find comfort in songs that help calm me down and bring me back to earth. If you’re curious, you can check out my SoundCloud for the reposts and tracks I’ve been enjoying. Recently, I was stuck on a design and experimented with a few new directions for my logo. But after trying different ideas, I realized it didn’t feel quite right. So, I’ve decided
Carlin Jon Soorenian
Mar 18, 20161 min read


Meet Monk 🐿️🍎
This is a drawing I made on my Windows 7 computer at work—it features my very first character, Monk the Chipmunk! In this sketch, Monk is enjoying an apple with two big bites taken out of it, and of course his cheeks are stuffed full, just like a real chipmunk. 🥰 I’m excited to keep developing Monk as a character and sharing more of his adventures here. This is just the beginning!
Carlin S.
Mar 18, 20151 min read
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