It wasn't for nothing - Grasping gexps

The article is a personal account by the author about their journey with Guix, an operating system distribution. They found it rewarding and fun to create their own operating system that prioritizes full reproducibility, transparency, and provenance for every package and generation of the operating system. Guix also has a scripting language that provides deterministic guarantees, which they find impressive and pure. The author shares how Guix saved their life and provided them with a sense of purpose and belonging. They thank their friends and family for their support in this journey, stating that it was not for nothing but rather an important part of their life.