Am I a “hacker”?

Recently, a friend of mine called me a “hacker.” I was perplexed and asked him why. He then explained that I often find unconventional solutions, which he considers a form of “hacking.” In other words, someone who looks for alternatives when a standard solution does not work. After that explanation, I agreed with his remark […]

Not an Isolated Solution

I think sometimes we seek a solution for a single problem and then implement it too quick without really taking its side effects into consideration. For example, in January this year, after discovering that my blood glucose level was a bit too high than I would wish for, I started immediately a diet. In six […]

Beauty Is Not Necessarily Skin-deep

I was in Vienna for a long weekend. During that trip, I noticed that the Austrian empress Sissi was well admired and respected in the country. Actually, she was known for her free spirit, intelligence and courage standing up to a royal family that did not approved of her during her life. According to the […]

You are a “parent”!

Last weekend, I took part in a 10-km run with some friends for charity. Fifteen minutes before the start of the event, three people were still missing. I then asked the organizer if we could call them. She replied with frustration, “I am not their mom. ALL the information was in the email to them.” […]

At a Crossroads

Recently, I have had some health concerns. If I don’t do anything, there will be some serious consequences. After the initial panic and worry, I “pulled myself together” and came to the conclusion that it was a blessing in disguise. Actually, I am at a crossroads. To put it differently, either I change my lifestyle […]

The Value of a Smile

Last week, I went to a restaurant for dinner and the waitress was incredibly cold without any trace of welcome. Furthermore, she blocked my way out by cleaning the table when I was standing up, waiting to leave the table (for good). Consequently, I found another restaurant offering the same type of cuisine with much […]