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Stickers that Fuel Nostalgia
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Recently, I got a new computer at work. I thought it would be fun to replace the standard processor sticker on the shell with something more retro. After a quick online search, I discovered Geekenspiel, the perfect store for my needs. A couple minutes of browsing later, I found and ordered two small stickers that whisked…
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In-App Browsers are Annoying
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I wonder if I’m the only one who finds in-app browsers annoying—most of the time. I’m talking about the web browsers of the many communication apps, messaging services, and social networks that live on our smartphones (such as Gmail, Instagram, Reddit, LinkedIn…). Usually, when I receive an interesting link by email or discover one on…
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From a Thought to a Post
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It’s been quiet on the blog for the last few months. A stark contrast to the bustling world of ideas in my head and the drafts in my text files. Back in January, I wrote about blogging without overthinking. Looking back, that post seems almost prophetic. Despite my intentions, I’ve found myself caught in the very…
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The first time I saw Mount Fuji
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Ever since I can remember, I have always been interested, even fascinated, by Japan and its culture. For someone with a deep appreciation for Japan, witnessing Mount Fuji for the first time was an unforgettable experience. Let’s travel back to January 15, 2009, exactly fifteen years ago. I was living in a modest building in…
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Framing Japan – Part 2
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Let’s continue our photographic journey in Japan, by diving into the archives from my previous trips, for a moment of nostalgia. For this second part, I chose three photos. Sensō-ji temple The striking Sensō-ji temple pagoda, in the Asakusa area of Tokyo. If I remember correctly, I took this photo from the Denboi Garden, right beside the pagoda.…
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Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!
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For me, the first two Ghostbusters movies are like real madeleines de Proust. I regularly enjoy watching them because I like everything about them and they make me feel good. They are on my list of “feel-good movies”. By the way, Bill Murray often appears in these movies, and I really like this actor. A few…
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Blogging without overthinking
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While reading this post by Manu, whose website I recently discovered and enjoy reading a lot, I came across another article by Matt Mullenweg titled “Birthday Gift”. In his article, Matt, who is soon to celebrate his 40th birthday, shares about the gift he wishes for: I want you to blog. Publish a post. About anything!…
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Thoughts and Self-Retrospective on Resolutions
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Here comes a new year. Farewell 2023, welcome 2024. I have the impression that the older I get, the faster time seems to pass. Anyway, the flow of time is inevitable, so let’s embrace it and try to make the best of it. I don’t particularly believe in New Year’s resolutions, but I still like…
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Framing Japan – Part 1
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The article I published yesterday contains two photos I took that same day. Publishing those photos made me want to publish more photos. So, I dug into my archives, and I came across photographs I took in Japan around 2012/2013. I miss Japan. My last stay there was in 2016 and I can’t wait to go…
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The Last Stroll of the Year
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Today, I took a nice walk with my dog in the nearby countryside. There weren’t many people around, I came across a few walkers, it was pleasant. Most of the time, I find myself feeling somewhat lazy when I think about going for a walk, even just a relaxed stroll. I’m comfortably settled at home…