lifestyle

  • Hiking and Excursion

    If you were going to open up a shop, what would you sell? I think I would open a hiking goods shop with a special section of hunting knives and camping. This would allow me to be close to what… Continue reading

    Hiking and Excursion
  • I Can’t Leave Home Without It

    What is the most important thing to carry with you all the time? I believe that 99.99% of people would answer: “My cellphone.” This is sad and worrying. Consider that an everyday electronic device was a oddities for most people… Continue reading

    I Can’t Leave Home Without It
  • The First Sip of Gratitude

    Describe one habit that brings you joy. My Morning Coffee I love the smell of coffee in the highlands, the chill and the peace of the early morning hours, when the grass smells fresh and the birds begin to flutter.… Continue reading

    The First Sip of Gratitude
  • Daily Routine Breakdown

    Was today typical? Yes, nothing unusual: Believe, this work for me: Continue reading

    Daily Routine Breakdown
  • 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

    One More Thing: A Life in IT, Passionately Lived
  • 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

    Start Spreading the News
  • 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

    Achieve Balance: Health Strategies for Mind and Body
  • 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

    No Plan is the Best Plan
  • 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

    Electronic Focus
  • 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

    Enjoy the Journey, not the Destination