The Wait Is Over
Both Rally Track and Bean Hunt are now LIVE on the App Store.
After weeks of waiting, refreshing App Store Connect, and wondering when review would finish — they’re both approved and available for download.
Current status:
- Rally Track: ✅ LIVE on App Store
- Bean Hunt: ✅ LIVE on App Store
There’s something uniquely satisfying about that moment when you see “Ready for Sale” in App Store Connect. You’ve done the work. Built the apps. Survived the review process. And now they’re out in the world.
The waiting game taught patience. But shipping teaches something else: the real work starts now.
So while the apps are live, I’m doing what I always do: planning the next iteration, gathering feedback, spending time with the family, and figuring out what comes next.
Zoo Day Last Weekend
Last weekend we took the kids to the Gladys Porter Zoo here in Brownsville.
It was one of those spontaneous family days that turns out better than planned. The weather was perfect. The kids were hyped. We spent hours just walking around, watching animals, eating overpriced zoo food, and enjoying the fact that nobody was in a rush.
Highlights:
- The lions (hence the logo on this post) — kids were mesmerized
- Giraffe feeding station (always a win)
- The aquarium section (cooler air = happy parents)
- Ice cream breaks between exhibits
There’s something grounding about zoo days. You’re watching your kids get excited about animals they’ve only seen in books or on screens. You’re present. No notifications, no deadlines, just family time.
It’s the kind of day that reminds you why you’re building apps in the first place — to create more space for moments like this.
Easter Week
This week is Easter prep mode.
We’re planning the usual: egg hunts, family gatherings, probably way too much food. The kids are already asking about candy and what the Easter Bunny is bringing.
It’s a good reset before the craziness of April hits. Work projects are ramping up. Apps (hopefully) will launch soon. Life at Tres Lagos continues to settle into a rhythm.
But for now? Easter eggs and family time.
Building Through the Chaos
Now that both apps are live, the real work begins.
What’s happening now:
- Monitoring early user feedback and reviews
- Planning first iterations based on real usage
- Marketing push for both apps
- Working on documentation for Codex workflows (subagent processes, parallel dev patterns)
- Staying active at Tres Lagos (7-10k steps daily is now just routine)
I’ve also been thinking a lot about what comes after these two apps stabilize.
I’ve got two more validated ideas ready to build:
- PortBar (port manager for macOS) — solves a real dev tool gap
- ModelPilot (AI model update teaching platform) — something I personally need
But I’m not rushing into them yet. The lesson I’m learning is: finish what you start before chasing the next shiny idea.
Rally Track and Bean Hunt are live. Now it’s time to iterate based on real user feedback, then decide if the next projects are worth the time.
What I Learned About Patience
Shipping apps taught me patience whether I wanted to learn it or not.
You can’t force Apple to approve faster. You can’t skip the review process. You can’t will your app into the store.
You just wait.
But the waiting wasn’t wasted:
- Used the time to polish marketing materials
- Planned the launch strategy
- Built the next thing
- Spent time with family
- Took care of myself
The apps launched when they launched. And life kept moving while I waited.
What’s Next
This week:
- Easter with the family
- Monitor early app reviews and user feedback
- Continue daily walks at Tres Lagos
- Work on Codex documentation projects
Now that apps are live:
- Gather real user feedback
- Iterate based on actual usage patterns
- Marketing push for both apps
- Decide on next build (PortBar vs ModelPilot)
Life is full. Apps are live. Easter is here.
And somehow, it all feels right.
Rally Track: Pickleball scorekeeping made simple. Download on the App Store.
Bean Hunt: Coffee discovery done right. www.beanhunt.app — Now available on iOS.
Happy Easter week. 🦁