Well it’s been a while… a very long while.

First things first – you will have noticed a theme change. Previously I was using a custom WordPress theme that I’ve grown bored of. So recently I’ve decided to change it in order to inspire me to blog a bit more. This seems to have worked well so far, as I’m writing this!

Secondly, one interesting thing I’ve been meaning to share. I use TextMate a lot, and recently went on the hunt for a decent new theme that works well in highlighting different types of syntax. Then I discovered Monokai. Put simply, it is pure syntax highlighting beauty and works a treat when I’m coding in the usual (x)HTML, CSS and PHP. I particularly find it works well with OO PHP and more specifically, CakePHP, which I am now using pretty much everyday.

So go download it, you won’t be disappointed!

A preview of some CakePHP client work using Monokai TextMate highlighting