Today I turn forty. That feels strange to write. A round number, a heavy one. My birthday has always been a built-in checkpoint—falling on the 1st of November means the year is almost done, and looking back has become a bit of a ritual. But this year, the reflection feels sharper. Maybe because forty isn’t …
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Thirty-Nine
Another year down, and I’m now officially 39. My birthday, on the 1st of November, has always been a natural checkpoint—a time to reflect, recalibrate, and take stock of where I am. It’s a habit now. Ten months out of twelve are already gone, and looking back, thirty-eight was anything but dull. Let’s start with …
Thirty-Eight
10 days ago I celebrated my birthday, marking my transition into the later years of my 30s. Since my birthday falls on the 1st of November, 10 out of the 12 months of the year have already passed, and I’ve made it a tradition to reflect on my personal journey and jot down some thoughts. …
Thirty-Seven
It’s my birthday today, and I’m fully into my late 30s now. As always, because my birthday is on the 1st of November and this means that 10 out of the 12 months of the year are in the rear-view mirror, on this day I like to sit down and write some personal reflections. On …
Thirty-Six
Another trip around the sun is done, and what a ride this has been. In the last 12 months I’ve managed, with my amazing better half Stef alongside me—to turn quite a few things around. While the pandemic isn’t over yet, we can say it seems like we made it through the worst. Our daughter …
Thirty-Five
I’m officially not in my early thirties anymore, and it’s fine. I’m in good health—which is great, considering the reality of 2020. I’m surrounded by the love of a wonderful wife and the best daughter a father can wish for. It’s super busy at work, now that I manage the whole roadmap of our monolingual …