Starting a new job makes you ponder on which tools you use to get the job done, and which tools you have aquired over the years. I had to start with a white blanket again, and found out I have quite a large tookbox.
Awaiting my test environment for more technical articles, I’ll review my toolbox over the next few weeks, starting with the Windows Server 2003 Administration Tools Pack, or more commonly known as “adminpak.msi”.
Read MoreIt turns out it’s been ten years since I used my bike regulary. I didn’t notice it up until I jumped onto my bike.
On tuesday I said my goodbyes to my old colleagues, returned all the equipment I had on loan and returned the BMW at 59250 km with two fresh front tires. I tracked my way back through the Brussels subway station to the train Central station in Brussel, and got onto one of many trains back to home, finishing off with a 4 km bike ride. Which informed me that my body was not used to be under this quite mild stress a saddle and biking can give.
So, we’re having a go at this public transport thing. Price-wise, I feel you do get more bang for your buck when driving – since I am also offered a parking space – but maybe I might end up making my time in the train useful, not to mention to benefit from this small bit of biking exercise twice a day.
Read MoreAs some of you might know, I like the Nurburgring and its surroundings. Located in the beautiful German Eifel area, it is a 22 km racing track that has been hosting many famous races in the past, and will do so for many years to come. Aside of the yearly 24 hours races, the track is open for car brands to test their upcoming models, and for tourists to pay 21€ for a lap on this road, when the track is opened as a one-way toll road without speed limits.
I snapped some pictures on saturday after a rain shower, to practice my panning shots.
More pictures in the gallery.
Read MoreJa, de zoektocht wordt serieuzer… Na de test met de 120d cabrio, bleef ik met de vraag zitten ofdat de 120d ‘voldoende’ is, of ofdat ik me iets meer mocht veroorloven. Hoe scoort zo’n dubbel geblazen 123d bijvoorbeeld? Of een 135i?
De 123d, ja dat viel wel te regelen. Dit moest in het Driving Experience clubje op het hoofdkantoor van de invoerder in Bornem gebeuren, dus regelde de verkoper voor mij een afspraak op een zaterdagmiddag. Voor een keer kon en mocht de missus ook eens mee dus! Kwestie van kleuradvies te krijgen, weetjewel ;).
Going freelance was a thing that was always in my mind, but I didt not have a concise plan on how to do it. I always worked fulltime for employers, and only seldom met freelance working people.
Turns out: it’s very easy! Just quit your day job!
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