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Articles about healthy living, my life, my interests (music, mainly) and philosophical questions about life.

2024 in review, photo-edition

2024 in review, photo-edition

December, the month to do all sorts of reflections and exercises in thankfulness. The year wasn't extraordinarily busy, just as I like it. I spent my time wisely, and didn't travel a lot. Let's go over the year with some photos! In the beginning

Moving with your thoughts

Moving with your thoughts

I have tried out meditation a couple of times. On paper, it seems great! Be more present, accept your thoughts and feelings, and then direct your thoughts (or attention, focus) back to the here and now whenever you get distracted. However, anytime I tried to practice, I would feel worse

My top 10 heavy metal albums for 2024

My top 10 heavy metal albums for 2024

December, a month of celebration, contemplation and some much deserved time off work. I'm a bit early with one bit of the contemplation, namely which heavy metal albums I consider my favorites of 2024. I lean towards death/black and doom metal, so don't expect Amaranthe

Why I bought an (expensive) e-bike

Why I bought an (expensive) e-bike

Last weekend, I bought a very fancy e-bike. The story behind the purchase is mildly interesting. It has elements of what I value in life, what gives me joy in life, and some environmental concerns about traveling. Read on if your interest is piqued! It all started in Japan. Well,

Stationary Shopping in Amsterdam

Stationary Shopping in Amsterdam

I went to Amsterdam on a beautiful autumn day to visit two stores that had long been on my list as a stationary lover: Akkerman and Posthumus. Even though the center of Amsterdam smells like weed and is completely overrun with tourists, you can't deny it's

Autumn Impressions

Autumn Impressions

Watch a 1-minute video I made with autumn impressions in the Netherlands 🍁

In this article, I claim to have found the meaning of life. Normally, I'm not this grandiose.

In this article, I claim to have found the meaning of life. Normally, I'm not this grandiose.

Read this essay about the meaning of life (according to me), and decide whether you think I'm crazy or not!