fodra / 15-03-2019.md

Created March 15, 2019 10:48

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I had a very productive day today -- usually Friday's my best day. Yesterday, I worked from home because public transport was acting up. It was not the most productive workday of the week. But, I still enjoyed it because it's out of my routine.

Early in the morning, I woke up a little bit late. I'm excited to go back to work in the office. I still arrived on time. After the standup, it was practically just my headphones and work. I was in the zone.
Lunch time I made it a point to get out of the office and look for some inspiration. I went to NGV @ Fed Square to look at some Australian art. I like some of the paintings specially the modern ones. I don't like the old paintings I feel like they're watching me. They belong to a different era that does not excite me.
It was back to work after the lunch break. I managed to accomplish a lot even before the Friday meeting. Basically, right after the Friday meeting not much work is accomplished but I came back to my desk and finished off the last

fodra / reactjs.md

Created March 14, 2019 22:06

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fodra / hobby.md

Created March 14, 2019 11:05

In search of a hobby

The need for a hobby is becoming more apparent to me. My blood brother picked up a new hobby: sewing. Yes, sewing. Not a manly hobby but still it gets the stress out. My neighbour picked up taking care of fish. So, for me I want to describe my perfect hobby right here:

It has to be creative. At the end of the activity, I've built something.
It has to be something physical. Doing the hobby must make my body move and make me get off my butt.
Can be indoor or outdoors -- doesn't matter. But it's getting colder -- would prefer to be indoors.

fodra / 13-03-2019.md

Created March 13, 2019 12:02

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This is not my typical workday. First, I drove instead of taking the train -- because there are no trains to take in the first place, only buses. It's becoming pretty common these days because the Metro is doing a lot of maintenance works across all train lines. I arrived late in the office but that's ok.
I attended two meetings today as well which cut my working time by 20%. Both of them were productive.
Lunch time there was a lot of food because the office organised a potluck. I brought dumplings. Happy to say it was a hit there's only one left after the event. This one I noticed when I was in Planet Innovation -- Australians love their dumplings. It's familiar, it's convenient to eat, it's got meat, and carbs in one small package -- very filling as well.
Bought granny smiths for my apple pie, it's been a while since I baked one.

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fodra / labour-day.md

Created March 13, 2019 02:27

Hot springs

The day started out slow. We had breakfast. So, whenever we have breakfast on a weekend we end up not going anywhere at all. We become relaxed and be content staying at home. But, not this time. I checked out the available slots in the Mornington Hot Springs and booked us at 1:30PM. It's a one and a half hours drive away from our house. When we get there, there were a lot of people but not too crowded for the area. There was ample parking, but we ended up going a bit further.

I was quite impressed with the facility. Great place to stay with the family. We brought in food, and there was nice shaded picnic areas there. Weather was great -- not to cold not too hot. There was a lot of pools! The ones we picked had everything a hot pool, a cold pool right next to it, and a foot bath. I loved the footbath. The nice warm water is really relaxing after a long drive.

The wife loved it. Lounging around doing nothing at all -- immersed in warm running water. The kids, they like to switch here and there

fodra / 10-03-2019.md

Created March 10, 2019 12:18

2nd day of Labour day

Today started slow. I can't remember what I had for breakfast. I just woke up not feeling 100%.I was hesitant to go to the city and attend church. But I did it anyway, then we ate at GJ's grill -- kids' favourite restaurant in the city. So, kids were happy and I felt better when everything was over.

When we got home, my kids went to the neighbour's house to see some fish in the aquarium. I get to help out as well by moving aquariums around as well. It was not the usual Sunday but everything's all good.

Tomorrow's the last day of the long weekend. As usual, being crammers as we are -- we're cramming for an adventure in the last minute. We plan to go to Mornington Peninsula tomorrow and experience the hot springs there. I hope we have the time and energy to make it happen.

Hobby

fodra / my-hero.md

Last active March 9, 2019 10:51

Italian hero

Whenever I go to the kitchen to make something I always end up making some sort of sandwich. This time it's the Italian hero sandwich. First time I made this sandwich and I love it. It's dead simple. Probably the trick here is to buy the right ingredients. I went straight to the Italian deli (a deli that's run by Italians) and pointed to the exact ingredients.

I ate two whole sandwiches. My wife and MIA (mother-in-law) ate half each. There's something special in my own sandwich because I know what flavours I want in my sandwich and what kind of bread I want. This made my dinner complete.

How the day went down

fodra / 09-03-2019.md

Created March 8, 2019 23:01

Long weekend

I've raised two PRs at work last Friday -- which is quite productive for a Friday. Ended the day with beers with colleagues. I can't believe one beer would get me so sleepy after a day's work.
I've got nothing planned over the long weekend which is dangerous because I might not enjoy the rest of it as I want it to be. I'm toying with the idea of joining the gym once again. It coincides with the company's theme as well -- be well. I could still squeeze in a quick run this morning. I want to get rid of my extra phlegm.
I borrowed three books. One about piano, one about money, one about mathematics. It's happening again. I am over booking myself and setting up myself for failure. If I would pick one -- I could concentrate on it. Return two and finish one.
Here's a rant -- so when I use my computer I always have it plugged to keep it charged. When my wife uses the computer she feeds off of the fully charged battery and never plugs it in for the next user which is me. Things you have to

fodra / 06-03-2019.md

Last active March 6, 2019 11:02

Humpday dump

Recap

The morning was crazy. I woke up early just to try it out -- because I saw a short Instagram video about some crazy military guy that teaches morning routines. He said just wake the fuck up when your alarm goes off in the morning. No snoozing. Just wake up. Decide to wake up at that moment. Attack the day and don't let it gang up on you. You take action -- do not react. We headed off to the train station 5 minutes earlier than the usual but there was a man that was hit by a train just minutes before we got to the station. Trains were cancelled and it was a mess. It all turned out good for us. We drove and got stuck in traffic. I decided to drive all the way to the suburb just outside the city and it was all good.
I was also excited to report for work anticipating lunch. There's a scheduled potluck. I volunteered to bring the dumplings. I found some leche flan, two of them, and brought it too. An hour before lunch I pre-ordered the dumplings. Great! All sorted. When I checked the event it was not

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