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What competitive swimming taught me a about professional careers

Published in January 24th, 2024
Posted by in Health, Work
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Okay, so here’s a little known fact about me. I used to be a competitive swimmer. Not exactly Mr Phelps et al., but I did spend 9 hours a week training in the water, I did smell of chlorine at all times, and I did participate in a few regional championships. My swimming career lasted […]

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Walking in the rain

Published in January 13th, 2024
Posted by in Health, How to
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CurrentlyOnce upon a time a little windy drizzlemajor storm iswas moving a few leaveswrecking havoc on the bay area. Alright, I haven’t checked out the entire bay area, but in my opinion around here it’s just rainy and windy. Weather is to a large extend all about perception and the right clothes. I grew up […]

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Rice, lentils, and bacon recipe

Published in November 12th, 2023
Posted by in Health
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This is an easy to cook dish which tastes great because it contains bacon (well, duh!). Obviously, it should not be repeated too often because it contains bacon (well, duh!). You need: Rice (strictly speaking, you don’t need this) Green lentils (I prefer green lentils because they hold their shape better for this, but other […]

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