1.0 Updates

Finally it's done...
Honestly for me as the started image I had on mine was so different, I didn't know if it will be possible to make actually what I had in mind, just look at my main ref I made 2 weeks ago well at this time almost 3 weeks hahaha and yeap all made on chat gpt as exploration xD but I don't give a fuck

Literally I just made it for real but so much better, I will explore more about the creation of this website because it was an interesting process and if anyone wants to make his own website of course you can ask me but I truly recommend you to try and research by yourself because you learn a lot of things like a simple one that is buy your own domain, if you want to host it by yourself or turn yourself into a entrepreneur my post on projects about all this will helped you a lot, even if not is good to always know new things xD

Thenks to all my friend that support me and gave me all the feedback, of course I'm always glad to receive new feedback so feel free to send it to me or comment on this or other post, this website will be keep it updating, but really thanks for all the help to my friends that shared to me.

This isn't a website to get monetized or something, of course any money you want to donate is pretty nice xD but I only left it as donation, at the start I put suscriptions but I don't like it at all on my website and honestly I will frustrated if I only focus on the creation of this website only to earn money, literally I just write my stuff and everyone is free to share their thoughts too.

This was an interesting project to make by my own and i feel like thanos when he clapped his fingers and then he sat and enjoy his "caldito" a traditional soup on México, maybe on a lot part of the world I'm not sure but here its an essential meal specially when we are on 38 degrees 🤣 (don't do it, you will get burn)

Returning to the point hahaha I will shared all the new updates and changes I made for the finalization of the 1.0 update, I will update later this post with the roadmap of this website

A Little Bit of My Normal Life - Update Notes

Version 0.2.0 - Site-Wide Dashboard Layout

Highlights

• Expanded the dashboard-style layout beyond the homepage.
• Added the same visual structure across pages, posts, tag archives, and author archives.
• Made the site feel more consistent from section to section.

Layout Changes

• Added a reusable left navigation rail.
• Added a reusable top navigation area.
• Added a reusable right sidebar.
• Updated internal content areas so each page keeps its own content while sharing the same overall frame.

Compatibility

• Preserved core Ghost features, including:
  • Posts
  • Pages
  • Tags
  • Authors
  • Search
  • Portal
  • Membership flows
  • Comments
  • Responsive behavior

Version 0.2.1 - Music, Naming, and About Cleanup

Changes

• Updated the music card so it always loads the intended playlist.
• Simplified the music label.
• Shortened displayed creator naming across key interface areas.
• Removed the hardcoded About page image behavior.

Content Management

• About page images can now be managed directly through Ghost content.
• Reduced the need to edit theme code for simple content changes.

Version 0.2.2 - Internal Page Covers

Highlights

• Added stronger visual headers for internal pages.
• Pages can now use their featured image as a large cover image.
• Added fallback cover behavior for pages without a featured image.

Visual Changes

• Page titles and descriptions now appear over the cover image.
• Internal pages feel closer to the homepage visually.
• Improved the sense of each page being part of the same site experience.

Version 0.2.3 - Cover Alignment and Section Descriptions

Layout Changes

• Moved internal page covers into the same visual position as the homepage hero.
• Kept page content inside the central dashboard area below the cover.

Content Changes

• Added default descriptions for the main sections.
• Preserved editable description behavior where supported.

Result

• Internal pages now feel more balanced and visually connected to the homepage.

Version 0.2.4 - Posts Archive Access

New Additions

• Added a Posts navigation entry.
• Added a full archive experience for older posts.
• Added support for showing more published posts beyond the homepage preview.

Navigation Changes

• Updated the homepage archive action to point toward the posts archive.
• Made older content easier to reach from the main interface.

Version 0.2.5 - Homepage Archive Update

Changes

• Moved the full posts archive directly into the homepage.
• Changed the archive button to jump to the homepage archive section.
• Added a longer post list below the main homepage content.

Result

• The homepage now includes both:
  • A latest-post preview.
  • A larger archive of published posts.

Version 0.2.6 - Navigation and Sidebar Cleanup

Navigation Changes

• Replaced the Posts navigation item with Support.
• Standardized the main navigation order.
• Added Support as a clear main destination.

Interface Changes

• Removed duplicate navigation/header elements from the base theme on internal pages.
• Made the right sidebar sticky on desktop.
• Adjusted the homepage archive so the sidebar remains visible while browsing longer content.

Copy and Presentation

• Removed automatic decorative text from profile and hero descriptions.
• Updated short bio text in key areas.

Version 0.2.7 - Editable Descriptions and Cover Polish

Changes

• Restored editable site descriptions in the profile rail and homepage hero.
• Reworked the About card copy to feel warmer and more inviting.
• Removed extra labels from internal page covers.

Visual Polish

• Matched internal page cover sizing more closely to the homepage hero.
• Adjusted cover height, overlay, title size, and spacing.
• Simplified section descriptions for cleaner presentation.

Version 0.2.8 - About Cover Cleanup

Changes

• Adjusted the About page cover title behavior.
• Added the editable page title below the cover area.
• Removed decorative cover lines from homepage and internal covers.

Result

• Page covers look cleaner and less visually busy.

Version 0.2.9 - About Spacing and Support Page Preparation

Fixes

• Removed duplicate About title content below the cover.
• Shortened the About cover description to avoid repetition.

Support Changes

• Added a short Support page description.
• Updated Support links across the interface to point toward the dedicated Support page.

Version 0.2.10 - Editable Page Titles and Spacing Fix

Changes

• Restored internal cover titles so they use editable Ghost page titles.
• Removed hardcoded title behavior.
• Tightened spacing between page covers and content.

Fixes

• Corrected inherited spacing from the base theme that affected page content layout.

Version 0.2.11 - Dedicated Support Page

New Additions

• Added a dedicated Support page layout.
• Built a large donation/support panel.
• Added monthly and yearly support options.
• Added a main donation action.
• Added a thank-you section.

Portal Integration

• Connected support actions to Ghost Portal membership and signup flows.

Version 0.2.12 - Support Prompt Cleanup

Changes

• Removed recurring support cards from the global sidebars.
• Kept Support available through the main navigation.
• Simplified the homepage cover title.

Support Links

• Updated donation and support buttons to point to the correct Portal destinations.
• Reduced repeated payment prompts across the site.

Version 0.2.13 - Support Copy and Tier Links

Copy Changes

• Rewrote support text to frame donations as optional.
• Removed wording that implied incorrect free-versus-paid access behavior.

Fixes

• Updated support buttons to use available public paid membership tiers.
• Added fallback behavior if no public paid tier is available.

Version 0.2.14 - Reviews Library

New Additions

• Added a dedicated Reviews page experience.
• Built a visual cover-library layout for review content.
• Added support for different review media types:
  • Movies
  • Series
  • Games
  • Songs
  • Books

Layout

• Added a responsive grid for review cards.
• Review cards use featured images as visual covers.
• Added an empty state for when no review content is available.

Version 0.2.15 - Reviews Feed Separation

Changes

• Removed Review posts from the homepage latest-post section.
• Removed Review posts from the homepage full archive.

Result

• Review content now belongs primarily to the dedicated Reviews section.
• The homepage remains focused on general posts.

Version 0.2.16 - Dark Audio Card Styling

Fixes

• Updated Ghost audio cards so they no longer appear as bright blocks inside dark posts.
• Adjusted audio card colors to match the site’s dark theme.

Visual Improvements

• Improved readability for:
  • Audio titles
  • Playback controls
  • Timestamps
  • Sliders

Version 0.2.17 - Transparent Audio Card Fix

Fixes

• Improved the previous audio card styling approach.
• Made audio card backgrounds transparent so they blend naturally into dark post content.
• Removed the visible boxed appearance around audio players.

Result

• Audio players now sit more cleanly inside posts without disrupting the dark layout.

Version 0.2.18 - Life Photo Grid

New Additions

• Added a dedicated Life page experience.
• Built an Instagram-style photo grid.
• Life posts now display as square image-focused thumbnails.

Interaction

• Added hover and focus details on desktop.
• Kept details readable on mobile.
• Added carousel enhancement for posts with multiple gallery images.

Feed Changes

• Removed Life posts from the homepage feed.
• Life content now has its own dedicated visual section.

Version 0.2.19 - Projects Portfolio Hub

New Additions

• Added a dedicated Projects page experience.
• Built a portfolio-style project hub.
• Added project category filtering.

Categories

• Projects can be organized by categories such as:
  • 3D
  • Apps
  • Software
  • Prints
  • Books
  • Personal

Feed Changes

• Removed Project posts from the homepage feed.
• Project content now lives in its own portfolio section.

Version 0.3.0 - Projects and Reviews Filters

Projects

• Moved project category filters into a cleaner header position.
• Preserved existing project filtering behavior.

Reviews

• Added category filters for:
  • Movies
  • Books
  • Songs
  • Series
  • Games

Interaction

• Added filtering behavior for Reviews.
• Added empty-state behavior when no posts match a selected filter.

Version 0.3.1 - Cleaner Headers and Review Subfilters

Header Cleanup

• Removed extra helper text from Life, Projects, and Reviews.
• Kept section headers cleaner and more focused.

Reviews

• Added contextual subfilters inside each main review category.
• Added artist-based filters for Songs.
• Added broader topic or genre filters for Movies, Books, Series, and Games.

Result

• Reviews now support more specific browsing without making the main page feel crowded.

Version 1.0.0 - Stable Release Candidate

Fixes

• Fixed an empty-state display issue in filtered sections.
• Hidden empty-state panels now remain hidden when matching content is visible.
• Filters now initialize correctly on page load.

Stability

• Improved the reliability of Projects and Reviews filtering.
• Confirmed the filtered content system behaves correctly when content exists and when sections are empty.

Result

• The theme reached its first stable release candidate state.

Current Version
The current theme version is:
1.0

0.2.0 Updates & Roadmap

I feel so happy seeing my virtual home grow with all these new updates and improvements.

I’m developing everything by myself, doing my own research and using Codex to bring my imagination to life. It has been a completely new challenge for me, and I’m learning so much about the whole process of creating this website.

I explored a lot of different options. I even realized that I could host my own website, since I already use my own PC as a 24/7 server for some projects and work stuff. But honestly, I wanted to start posting as soon as I could.

I normally like to develop and create everything by myself, but with this project, I also wanted to avoid a lot of the problems that usually come with managing everything on your own, like cybersecurity, payments, user data, and other technical responsibilities. At the same time, one of the most important things for me was being able to customize everything in my own way.

Right now, I really love Ghost as the host for my website. It is open source, and I know that I could move everything to my own hosting in the future if I ever need to, but at this moment, I honestly don’t feel that necessity.

I’m really enjoying the whole process. Buying a domain, planning the aesthetic, thinking about the architecture of the site, managing the functions, deciding what kind of audience this space is for, and shaping the whole identity of the project. In my business, we have done things like this before, but I wasn’t the one managing that part. My brother usually handled it. So this is the first time I’m doing all of it by myself, and it feels really interesting to see everything from this new perspective.

It has been a process of researching, learning, testing, making mistakes, and trying to apply everything in the best way possible.

When I look at the website, I feel really proud because it looks exactly how I imagined it, maybe even better in some ways... Of course, there are still a lot of things to improve, but I feel very grateful for the support, feedback, and encouragement from my friends, and also proud of myself for continuing to build this little space.

I hope you enjoy this website as much as I do.

Like we say in Mexico:
My home is your home... 💚

Fixes 0.1.0 - 0.2.3
Project Foundation

• Created a custom Ghost theme.
• Created safe backups before making theme changes.
• Set up version history, backup notes, testing notes, and release notes.
• Validated the theme with Ghost/GScan after each major update.

Homepage Redesign

• Redesigned the homepage into a cozy digital dashboard.
• Added a left profile/navigation column.
• Added a compact top navigation area.
• Added a large cozy room-style hero section.
• Added a central latest posts area.
• Added a right sidebar with About, support/newsletter, and music cards.
• Improved spacing, layout, mobile behavior, and desktop width.

Visual Style

• Cozy Pixel Art.
• Moss green, cream, and dark background colors.
• Created Pixel Art style cards, borders, icons, and image assets.
• Create my avatar.
• Added support jar artwork, cozy room artwork, navigation icons, and social icons.

Navigation Updates

• Cleaned up the main navigation.
• Focused the main sections on:
  • Home
  • Life
  • Projects
  • Reviews
  • About
• Removed extra or unnecessary menu items from the left rail.
• Added real social profile links.
• Added clearer pixel-style navigation icons.

About and Identity Updates

• Updated the displayed name to JFerniz.
• Improved the About card text.
• Fixed layout issues on the About page.
• Removed hardcoded About page images so they can be managed directly in Ghost.

Backgorund Music

• Added a Spotify embed card.
• Set the music card to use the Juice WRLD playlist.

Site-Wide Layout

• Turned the homepage layout into a reusable site-wide layout.
• Added the same left and right dashboard areas to:
  • Pages
  • Posts
  • Tag pages
  • Author pages
• Kept each page’s main content in the center.
• Preserved important Ghost features like search, Portal, memberships, newsletter, comments, tags, authors, SEO, and responsive behavior.

Internal Page Improvements

• Improved pages like Life, Projects, Reviews, and About so they feel less plain.
• Added large cover sections for internal pages.
• Allowed Ghost feature images to become page covers.
• Added a warm fallback cover image when a page has no feature image.
• Added simple descriptions for the main sections.
• Kept Ghost custom excerpts as the easiest way to edit page descriptions later.

Bug Fixes and Technical Improvements

• Fixed broken image issues after uploading to Ghost.
• Fixed a release zip problem that was corrupting PNG image files.
• Improved image naming so Ghost loads assets more safely.
• Verified important image assets inside release files.
• Continued validating every release with GScan.

Next Planned Direction
The next natural step is to improve the Life and Projects sections with a more visual experience, such as:

• photo galleries
• image-focused posts
• lightbox-style image viewing
• an easier way to share Life and Projects content directly from Ghost without needing code changes every time.
  
  0.1.1 update looks at the start