A few more days and I get to watch the latest movie from the Star Wars sequel trilogy: The Rise of Skywalker. I'm not thrilled about the last 2 movies so I hope they redeem themselves with this one. The Mandalorian did a better job than both combined, but there is still hope. As a... Continue Reading →
The fortune of having a brother
I'm often asked when is the second child coming. Most of the time I want to tell them that even one kid is more than enough.One kid is hard, two would be crazy hard, three or more and I could start a music band. Or a football team. So for now thats a no. Then... Continue Reading →
Kaizen – Daily incremental improvements
I came across the Kaizen concept which basically is referring to a "change for better". Small improvements every day and given enough time, the path to mastery is open. Remove competition for a second and you will realise there is only one adversary that stays in your way. Yourself.The only way to win against yourself... Continue Reading →
What to do on your birthday?
DECEMBER is the month of presents for me. It's my birthday. Also my name day (Saint Stephen), so another celebration. Then there are all the known holidays. Being born in a cold month compensates with lots of holidays and presents. Here are some things I like to do on my birthday: take the day offtravel... Continue Reading →
Why is the Christmas tree magic?
As a kid I never understood what was so magic about the Christmas tree. Sure, the presents underneath it were magic but to a kid everything is magic. Every toy is magic. Even candy is magic if you were born in the '80. Christmas tree decorating seemed more of a chore as a kid. Sure... Continue Reading →
Why do people still go to the library?
Don't they know we live in the age of internet where books are no longer needed? Is it because of the old books smell, maybe the bad coffee, or just because of the people that go there? Almost every library has an old cranky doorman. The librarians - wanna be cops that never made it... Continue Reading →
Winter is coming
No, this is not a Game of Thrones post. It could be, but it's not. Even though the tv show did encapsulate perfectly the idea about winter that I want to talk about. What is winter for you? When does it start? Is it even winter if it's not snowing? Is it about the winter... Continue Reading →
30 cents coffee and 30 minutes to burn
I started to write this blog as a pause from the real life. My new job as a father consumes most of my time. Dealing with a tired wife consumes the rest of it. I needed an exit for a few minutes to recharge. Some go shopping, others go walking in a park or just... Continue Reading →
What do you want for your birthday?
It's that time of the year. By now I should know the answer to this one but its always a tricky one. I remember a line from a movie where someone asks: what do you offer someone who's already got everything? Well, I don't have everything, but I do have everything I need. Never been... Continue Reading →
Why are kids so annoying?
Yes, I'm not kidding. People who have kids know what I'm talking about. Those who don't, will find out. And those who don't want them, maybe they already know why.As cute and lovely as they are, kids can be even more annoying and tiresome. There could be 1000 reasons why they are upset, but if... Continue Reading →