# knowledge
## Reading Interests
- The user has been reading about OpenAPI specifications and exploring tools like Swagger and Postman.
## Technology Stack
- Alex's technology stack includes Django and FastAPI for Python services, Kubernetes for orchestration, Redis for caching, and Apache Kafka for event streaming.
## Interests
- Alex has an interest in system design and scalability patterns and is learning about event-driven architecture and message queues.
- For food in San Francisco, check out the Ferry Building Marketplace for gourmet options and local produce.
- Golden Gate Park, Lands End, and Muir Woods are recommended for nature activities in San Francisco.
- A self-guided tour of tech headquarters in Silicon Valley and the Computer History Museum are good tech-related activities in San Francisco.
- The de Young Museum and SFMOMA are suitable for photography and museum interests in San Francisco.
## Monitoring and Observability
- For monitoring and observability, Alex works with Prometheus and Grafana.
## Sleep and Wellness
- Work stress can negatively affect sleep quality, especially when one is in a leadership role.
- Using a phone before bed can disrupt sleep due to blue light, which suppresses melatonin production.
- Regular exercise can improve sleep, but working out close to bedtime may be stimulating.
- Caffeine consumption, particularly in the afternoon, can adversely affect sleep quality.
- Establishing a wind-down routine, such as reading or gentle stretching before bed, can help improve sleep.
- Keeping a phone out of the bedroom can create a boundary between work and sleep, improving sleep quality.
- Setting specific 'no work' hours can help transition from work mode to rest mode, reducing stress.
## Activities and Recommendations
- The best time to visit Muir Woods is early in the morning around 8 AM to avoid crowds and enjoy peacefulness.
- Parking reservations at Muir Woods are required and should be booked in advance.
- Recommended vegetarian restaurants in San Francisco include Greens Restaurant, Nourish Cafe, Shizen, Gracias Madre, and Ike's Love & Sandwiches.
- The Embarcadero is a great flat waterfront path for morning runs in San Francisco.
- Crissy Field offers stunning views of the Golden Gate Bridge and is another good running spot.
- Running to Coit Tower from North Beach provides a more challenging route with hills.
- San Francisco weather can be changeable, particularly across different neighborhoods, so packing layers is advisable.
