lifestyle
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Daily Routine Breakdown
Was today typical? Yes, nothing unusual: Believe, this work for me: Continue reading
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One More Thing: A Life in IT, Passionately Lived
How would you describe yourself to someone? I think this question only comes up in two situations: In either case, we need to be ready to answer it — whether to present ourselves professionally or to help the doctor gauge… Continue reading
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Start Spreading the News
If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go? New York, New York I’ve never felt a strong pull toward traveling to big cities. The quiet stillness of the countryside, the way nature invites you to slow down… Continue reading
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Achieve Balance: Health Strategies for Mind and Body
What strategies do you use to maintain your health and well-being? The formula is simple: mind, body, emotions, spirituality. Here’s another way to answer the question: Body Mind Emotions Spirituality Happiness is not a consequence, but a decision. Continue reading
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No Plan is the Best Plan
What are your future travel plans? I go with the flow. I don’t really plan my trips ahead. I like to keep things spontaneous and open-ended. If it’s work-related, I try to soak in whatever the schedule allows. And if… Continue reading
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Electronic Focus
What do you listen to while you work? No music at work, LoFi House or Electronic Jazz at home. I work in a NOC (Network Operation Center), and when I’m there, any kind of music throws off my concentration. Some… Continue reading
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Enjoy the Journey, not the Destination
What’s your favorite game (card, board, video, etc.)? Why? Descent I, II & III Like many kids in the ’80s, I grew up with the early video game consoles like Atari and Sega. However, it wasn’t until 1995, when I… Continue reading
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Chop, Mix, Fridge and Grill
What foods would you like to make? Anything That Can Be Cooked Outdoors I don’t consider myself a great cook. Living alone, I see myself more as a practical person. I’ve learned to mix ingredients and prepare meals in a… Continue reading
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Neither, No Pets
Dogs or cats? No thanks, no pets for me. If I ever have to choose the company of another non-human living being in my home, I’d rather have the silence and peace that come from plants and a well-tended garden.… Continue reading
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The Times I Lose Time
Which activities make you lose track of time? Where Time Slips Away: Moments That Make Life Feel Timeless There are moments in life when time seems to dissolve—when the ticking clock fades into the background and we’re simply present. These… Continue reading









