Seven days flew by, leaving behind a neat pile of small victories, mild surprises, and at least one moment that made me raise an eyebrow and mutter “well, that was unexpected.” Curious? Click through for The Week That Was (02/2026)—a compact tour of thoughts, observations, and detours that prove even an ordinary week rarely is.
They say timing is everything. Whoever ‘they’ are clearly weren’t talking about my recent departure from Germany – which happened to be exactly three days before Mother Nature decided to dump enough snow on Hannover to make front-page news. Coincidence? Probably. Annoying? Absolutely. Read more …
Every year starts with good intentions. This one starts with an ambitious writing plan and a strong suspicion that reality may object. Click in for the details.
January delivers wall-to-wall sport and the perfect excuse to stay comfortably seated. I’ve analysed performances, criticised technique and celebrated victories — all while firmly planted in my armchair. Click in to discover why this might be the fittest I’ll feel all month.
My luggage divorced itself at Charles de Gaulle, I won a music quiz without answering a single question correctly, and I’m about to start a diet that nobody asked for. If this is what 2026 looks like, buckle up—it’s going to be entertainingly chaotic. Read more…
Still dreaming of a paperless office? So was I. Then reality showed up… with boxes, folders, “just-in-case” printouts, and a printer that clearly enjoys irony. 😏 Click in for a gently self-mocking tour of my very modern, very digital, and very paper-everywhere workspace — where scanners hum, clouds overflow, and the paperless dream stubbornly refuses to die.
As the year winds down, a simple list of flight routes turns into a quiet revelation about how the world really moves. From familiar airports to surprisingly busy corridors across Asia, this is a brief end-of-year reflection on travel, geography, and what a few boarding passes can tell us about the shifting centre of gravity of our planet. Read more
Freshly home from Germany, the bed is blissful, the coffee is sacred—and the suitcase is still on holiday. Between lost luggage, administrative adventures, creative bursts and a medically questionable reliance on whisky, this is a gentle, humorous return to routine that proves coming home can be just as eventful as going away.
Turn off the sleigh bells and tune into timeless brilliance. Read more.
