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A personal view on why balancing work and life is hard. It’s all in the perspective…

Reason #1 - Dog collar

I have a dog collar around my neck, holding my identity just in case I get lost in the streets. It also allows me to get inside my master’s building. I was told it was for “security” reasons. It’s for my own protection.
Reason #2 - Performing tricks

It has been a tiring first week. I’ve been leaving the office around 8pm. It’s a far cry from my 9 to 5 job previously. My wife is complaining about the lack of wife time. I’ve been struggling to understand what exactly is it i’m trying to do in the office. I seem to be [...]

The car stereo, with other people’s music. The construction site. The neighbour’s renovation, especially if he’s a DIY freak. The office photocopier (although they’re much quieter now). The fax machine (does anyone still use that?). The incessant loud chatting when you’re trying to do your work. The midnight snore of your partner. The child screaming [...]

It seems obligatory to write something about world cup during this time. I don’t watch it in the previous years, but after seeing the Argentinian Harmony, I was absolutely hooked. I enjoyed the individual skills, the team spirit, and how all those blend together.
I used to find it hilarious when football fans criticise the game [...]

I guess the theory could easily apply to cubicles for the ladies…
Which urinal/cubicle will you choose when going into a public toilet? Will it be the closest to you? Somewhere in the middle? Or somewhere further? What criteria did you use to make your choice? No criteria? Cleanest? Nearest because you just had [...]

On replying wujimon’s comment in my previous article, it became longer than expected. I thought I write it in a post on its own.
To say it’s my first private tai ji lesson might not be entirely true, as I have come across several teachers over the years. None of those extended beyond anything more permanent. [...]

Inline skating, private tutor, new job, new wardrobe… what other firsts are installed in this new half-year?