Monday, August 26, 2013

Back from paradise

:-) Yes we're back.
Two weeks in Thailand, pure paradise and now we're back to work, to routine, to... Paying for paradise. But it's not all bad. There is one thing I brought back with me (accept the shopping of course), it's a simple thing we all take for granted, a smile. I know it's may sound corny or maybe even stupid but I am talking about the concept of smiling as a way of life and not just a facial feature.
Truth be told I am a positive person and I do smile a lot, but in paradise I came to realize there is a difference between smiles. So today I woke up with a different look at life, I believe it's basically a look at now instead of yesterday or tomorrow. It's not for lack of ambitions or dreams, but it is the choice of not living them before they happen.
There is a famous line from "Field of dreams" that says: "If you build it, they will come", and I say If you smile they will stay.
Good morning :-)







Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Work is for the people... who want to travel

That's it. It's my last day at work. No I am not resigning, I am leaving for my vacation. You basically work all year just so you can spend the money you made on a vacation. I've been asked by my nephew a few days ago which is better: working your all life so you can retire with enough money to live well in your remaining years or just work to survive and have fun as much as you can? I think it all depends on your status in life. Age, KIDS, family status etc. But I've decided to try (at least) and combine the two theories.
One must do something one likes and good at that will earn them enough money to enjoy life as they go and leave some for later. So to put my money where my mouth is I am leaving for Thailand tomorrow :-) and if you don't hear from me for a while, well... I will leave you with this image



Monday, July 29, 2013

The hunt for the perfect cell

No, I am not talking about the human genome project or the manipulation of stem cells.
I am talking about is the non stop chase for the best cell phone, if we can still call it a phone. When one loves gadgets as much as I do, this chase is a serious problem. Every month (or less) basically a new cell phone is out. Back in the day you had the tape for years and than came the CD. After a few years the laser disc arrived. Then the DVD, which ruled the market for years... and you know the rest. But now the pace is so rapid that by the time you get used to the cell you have a new and improved one comes along. So, we already understood that the cell phone is "not only" used as a phone and created the tablets and by doing so we created a new race. Another funny thing is that cell phones started big and became smaller and smaller over the years, but now they are getting bigger and bigger.
In all that mess let's not forget the war between Apple and Samsung. This war not only pushed the race for the best cell, it divided us from just simple gadget lovers or users to 2 camps - iOS Vs. Android.
So it's true, we're not talking about the human genome but we're not so far from it. Because the companies are trying their best to solve our consumer DNA and provide us with the cell our bodies simply could not reject.

Great minds?