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Happy New Decade
So it’s that time again, the point where we say goodbye to the old and promise that this year we will stick to the resolutions we’ve set forward. Even though today is just another day, it serves as a significant milestone in our life time. Let’s take it one day at time, live life today [...]
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My first trip to Paris
I know this is a bit off topic but I felt I had to write about my trip to Paris, France. I’m not the most travelled person in the world but I have to say that Paris has to be my favourite city so far. Sure it was for vacation and maybe if I lived [...]
Computers: An evening without
I spent the evening yesterday without my computer (mostly). I spent some time with a friend, helped my daughter with her homework and played some Wii. It was quite a refreshing change and I think this is something that most IT developers need. The ability to let go. This is something I have struggled with [...]
Seth Godin, Alexandra Burke and more randomness
This is just a completely random post about several small things that have been whirling around the periphery recently. Firstly, I’ve almost completed Seth Godin’s excellent Small is the New Big. This book is a must read simply because it reiterates the need for independent thought. You may have the next huge idea but because [...]
Optimism, the only way forward