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September Sizzle: Summer's Last Hurrah and Birthday Bash Bliss

Sun 1 Sep 2024 - blog

September begins with unexpected heat of 32°C. H’s birthday party was a success with great food and company. Plans for the day include writing, 3D printing, and potentially buying a new pipe and laptop battery. Brasschaat is bustling with activities due to the village day celebrations this weekend. Read More…

Exams, Updates, and Blooming Deals: A Friday of Fresh Starts

Fri 30 Aug 2024 - blog

J’s final exam underway. Weather improving from rainy to sunny. New website functioning well with minor tweaks. Author enjoys new efficient workflow for updates. H. found discounted plants; planting planned as enjoyable Friday therapy to unwind from work week. Read More…

The day finally arrived...

Thu 29 Aug 2024 - blog

The day finally arrived when the new mathiaspihl.com was launched. Read about how to navigate and some other news here. Read More…

Sunny Skies and Digital Strides: A Week of Progress and Preparation

Wed 28 Aug 2024 - blog

Enjoying good weather mid-week. Implementing new website workflow using Hugo. Preparing for H’s birthday party and coordinating J’s study and travel plans. Successfully reprinted 3D bottle cap in PETG, awaiting test results. Balancing work, family events, and personal projects while managing multiple tasks. Read More…

From Mediation to Modification: A few days of Upgrades and Discoveries

Sat 24 Aug 2024 - blog

Work week ended with successful mediation. Enjoyed dinner with neighbors. New kitchen faucet arrived to replace 20-year-old one. Fixed webpage gallery. Planning to reprint a 3D-printed water bottle cap in PETG for dishwasher safety, replacing the deformed PLA version. Read More…

Global Deadlines and Digital Milestones: A Week in the Fast Lane

Wed 21 Aug 2024 - blog

Busy work week spanning three time zones. Celebrated unexpected milestone of 14,000 pageviews on mathiaspihl.com in July. Evening plans changed to chores and driving J. to Antwerp for his first exams. Balancing work, family responsibilities, and personal projects while looking forward to J.’s exam results. Read More…

Family Ties and Swing Practice: A Week of Balance and Bonding

Sun 18 Aug 2024 - blog

Short work week due to holiday. Health scare for mother-in-law resolved. J. and K. had a date night before K’s travel. Home maintenance included oiling floors. Father and son enjoyed golf practice. Family reunited for dinner and TV. Sunday spent reflecting, writing, and preparing for a busy week ahead. Read More…

Balancing Act: Studies, Heat, and Hobbies in a Busy Week

Tue 13 Aug 2024 - blog

Recent days were busy with J. studying and extreme heat. The author emphasizes the importance of breaks, like golfing. Small projects included 3D printing and researching tobacco growing. Plans to migrate a website to cheaper hosting were explored. The text highlights balancing work, family, and personal interests despite a hectic schedule. Read More…

A Day of Homecomings and Challenges: Family Returns Amidst Work Stress

Wed 7 Aug 2024 - blog

The youths finally returned home after flight cancellations and transport challenges. The author had a stressful workday with constant calls and news of organizational changes at work. Despite the frustrations, including worry over the travelers and potential work impacts, the day ends with anticipation for a family dinner. Read More…

Unexpected Detours: Family Adventures, Home Projects, and Finding Joy in Small Moments

Tue 6 Aug 2024 - blog

The flight from Prague was cancelled, forcing them to stay an extra night near Prague Castle. Meanwhile, at home, preparations were made and 3D printing projects completed. The author reflects on a new pipe smoking hobby, sparked by a chance encounter in Stockholm. Despite the travel disruption affecting a son’s tight exam schedule, the family finds joy in small moments. They enjoyed a ‘micro-holiday’ at Rivierenhof Castle, emphasizing the importance of appreciating life’s simple pleasures. The text balances the frustrations of unexpected changes with the contentment found in everyday activities and brief outings. Read More…

 

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