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Needed to go to the new flat for some…

Needed to go to the new flat for some measurements today.

Love-love-love my new hood 🍂🥰

New: Sign my guestbook!

I’ve always wanted this blog to feel like blogs did back in the day. In that context, a guestbook has definitely been a missing feature.

So, after some intense vibe coding, I’ve now finally launched one.

My stats show my traffic is rather limited, so I’m not expecting the guestbook to fill up super quickly. I haven’t even added pagination yet!

Nevertheless, my guestbook is there now, and you’re more than welcome to drop a note if you’re reading this!

Annotated photo of my iPad

Three ways the standard iPad is over-engineered

I recently bought an iPad as a “reading on the sofa” kind of device. Because of my limited use, I went for the low-end, standard iPad, the one Apple awkwardly refers to as the iPad A16.

It’s a perfect device in so many ways, and I’m super happy with it. A more advanced model would be a waste of money for me.

However, there are three design choices Apple have made that I feel are completely missing how this low-end iPad is actually being used.

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My wish list (November 2026)

Often, when I want something, I don’t buy it straight away. In most cases, I want to make sure it’s a real need/desire, and not something that will pass. Other times, I just need a little bit more research to figure out exactly what to get. Or I just enjoy the anticipation.

That’s why I maintain a wishlist, even if it’s all for myself, rather than hoping someone else would buy something for me.

Here’s the current list, in no particular order…

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Me inside the window and a beautiful day outside

Today was a day of measuring and…

Today was a day of measuring and figuring out what furniture we need for the new place. And the weather was very nice, too! ☀️

Now that I’ve bought the new flat, I…

Now that I’ve bought the new flat, I feel like I’m entering a new era, so it felt like a good time to update my now page.

Sunny view from the new flat

I love how bright the new flat is!

I love how bright the new flat is! 🤩

We met the builder yesterday to discuss the work needed (mainly a new kitchen, new flooring and a lick of paint). The good news is they’re confident we can move in by Christmas!

Evening view from the balcony

We picked up the keys to our new flat…

We picked up the keys to our new flat last night, and we’re both super excited!

It will need a bit of touch-up before we can move in, so we’re meeting with the renovation company tomorrow to scope things out. Best case, we’ll be in by Christmas, but more likely in January.

Just completed on the new flat! We’re…

Just completed on the new flat! We’re picking up the keys tonight.

So excited! 🥳🥳🥳

POV of JNCO Convicts and silver puffer

I wore my JNCO Convicts today and found…

I wore my JNCO Convicts today and found they are not the best choice in windy weather, as the legs kept getting tangled up with each other! 🙈

On another note, I have created a page for my JNCO collection, since it has turned into something of a little project.

iPhone Duo (closed)

iPhone Duo-n’t

I went to see the new iPhone Duo today. I have been rather sceptical about the whole thing, but I assumed that once I held it in my hand, it would create the same kind of craving every other iPhone has.

When I first picked it up, it felt as if it might. I really liked the screen’s dimensions when closed. It felt new and fresh, different from the form factor Apple have played on repeat for so long. However, when trying to use it, I realised it’s way too wide to use comfortably with one hand while standing on the tube. And then, for the main trick, when opening the phone up to reveal the folded screen, the whole thing just felt like a slightly awkward iPad mini.

So no, iPhone Duo is not for me. I don’t get what it’s for. And at that price?

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Me taking a mirror selfie in a mirror on a DLR platform while wearing a The North Face Nuptse puffer in grey

In other news, puffer season started…

In other news, puffer season started today! 🥳

Vintage black JNCO Jester jeans, seen from behind

And my fourth pair of JNCOs!

The JNCO Convicts are supercool but admittedly not very versatile. Therefore, I actually bought another pair of JNCO jeans in the same order. I wanted something easy to wear and a break from the dark stone blue of all my other JNCOs, so I went for the Jester in vintage black.

And I absolutely love them! At a modest 26”, they are really easy to wear, and they look great.

After this, I think I need to slow down a bit with the purchases, though! 💸

JNCO Convicts

Did I just go and get a 3rd pair of JNCOs?

Behold my new JNCO Convicts! 👀

It was bound to happen sometime. These are absolutely crazy!

I’m expecting a parcel today but the…

I’m expecting a parcel today but the doorbell isn’t working, so I keep running to the window every time I hear a van door close 📦 👀

I would be so disappointed if they fail to deliver! 🥺