The board is standing. The pawns are next to each other. In front of the rook, the knight and bishop are strong together. There is no checkmate. Let’s just enjoy the game.
206. | The luck bracelet
I was waiting for him to speak and for his story to be told. A short story about how we found each other through a lucky/protection bracelet.
203. | A quiet arrival
I have arrived many times. True arrivals happen in silence. They are not arrivals, but stations on a path that I continue on.
199. | 2000 days with Duolingo
On the occasion of a 2000-day streak, thoughts on habit, identity, and resources. About how everyday presence shapes us.
195. | Thailand, I’m back!
I’m back in Thailand, but I’m not here to move on. I’m consciously choosing silence – focus, introspection, staying here for a while.
192. | Laundry with insights
A simple laundry service in Bali reminded me that giving is not about money. Sometimes a small gesture can change the day of both parties.
189. | Gili: hello 2026!
Today is the first day of the year. I woke up on time, I didn’t have any plans in mind, but I knew roughly what I wanted to do today. The year started with movement After breakfast, I went to look for my rented bike. I roughly remembered where I ...
186. | Peaceful, happy hatred…
A personal writing about why leaving Hungary became part of my identity, and how the division affects me, seen from the outside.
183. | Trash removal
I cleared out everything from objects to doors. What remained became lighter. What went away was no longer me. End-of-year cleanup, inside and out.
180. | 95% Christmas
There was no tissue paper, just words, memories, and a few messages. A Christmas that wasn’t about absence, but about connection.