This page is inspired by Derek Sivers’ now page suggestion and his Now Now Now movement. The purpose of this page is to share my current focus. If you have your own site, you should make one, too.
Last updated on: October 16, 2024
Baking
Still happily baking my own sourdough bread although I haven’t had much energy to experiment with new types of bread. Sticking to the routine of classic batards, with some variety in seeds and flour types. And a focaccia every now and then, which is the easiest bread I’ve made in my life. It kind of has become a signature loaf.
Cultural
We saw a great Georgia O’Keeffe exhibition in Chicago and a Robert Frank one in MoMa in New York City while we were on holiday in the USA last month. Also some cool architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright and Philip Johnson. I wasn’t very familiar with either of them but I found FLW’s work mind blowing.
Work
Some big changes here, because I started in a new role on September 1. Still in the same organisation, but I’ve abandoned UX work and I am now a service manager and responsible for training and coaching colleagues to become more digital literate with our basic toolkit Microsoft 365. So yes, that’s goodbye to the Macbook as well. Relearing all the keyboard combinations now…
Outdoors
We still do hikes for leisure and saw some great places around the Great Lakes in the USA. We recognized over 90 bird species, most of them new to us, because they don’t exist in Europe.
Travel
We traveled 3000 kilometers/2000 miles in a van called Tony with tiger print. We started in Chicago driving north up to Wisconsin, back down through Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, up to Connecticut and finish in New York City. It was a great combo of cities, outdoors, culture and friends. Even a little bit of sports, watching a Cubs game in Chicago! We made a lot of sweet memories and it was great to see our friends. We really do love Europe though, so our next trips will be on the continent again.
Garden
We’re already clearing beds and digging up plants that are overgrown and need to be cut back. It was one of the most difficult years for growing. Now that paving our terrace and paths is done, we can focus on finishing grinding and painting the last wall of the summer house. If autumn stays kind and dry, that is.
Reading
I’m way behind my goal for reading this year, but that’s okay. I’m currently finishing a book by Ali Smith: summer. I love her writing but the pace is very slow, so I need good focus, which I haven’t had for a while. I read quite a few pages while traveling, though, even started and finished a book on the plane on the way to Chicago. In case you’re interested in the full picture of what I’m reading now, or have been reading, you can check out my Storygraph account.
Photography
I decided not to bring my camera to the USA because we were traveling with cabin luggage only. Do I regret it? Yes and no. It was one thing I didn’t need to look after, so more relaxing. Also, it would have been nice to spend some time experimenting.
Health
After we returned from the USA, we both caught COVID. We’re still struggling with our health 3 weeks later, it’s a persistent and nasty one. Looking forward to feel better and do stuff outside work.