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Jul 10, 2014

It's just wrapping words around your thoughts.

Five times a day I have a hard time not to laugh just because there is a wordplay dancing happily around inside my head.

Then again, I find it rather difficult to transport my undeniable sympathy for language into written text. Let alone publishing some.

Here is another try to overcome my awkwardness and free my thoughts. One at a time, with some well-crafted tools at my hands, mind and tongue. I have to leave now, about to unchain some shy proverbs.

Jan 11, 2014

EDC Pocket Dump (the essentials)


This is what I'm likely to be accompanied by on a everyday basis (clockwise):

iPhone 4s
Kaweco Liliput (medium nib, black ink)
Notebook (DIN A6 size, Muji)
Watch (Boccia)
Flashlight (Fenix LD12, w/ AA eneloop)
Earbuds (Sony MDR whatever w/ remote control)
Wallet (Muji, credit card sized)
Tenugui (multipurpose handkerchief)
Keys (still too bulky, w/ Victorinox Midnite Manager & 64GB USB stick)

...right now, I'm awaiting the DTS Dangler by Munroeknives, hopefully to reduce some pocket wear and tear. The Tenugui is a traditional cloth from Japan, which I picked up in Tokyo - been using these ever since. As a father, a napkin/scarf/younameit always comes in handy, believe me.

You might notice that there is no heavy-duty multitool. I'm considering to get the black Gerber Dime, but am still quite happy with the Victorinox. Had it for about 8 to 9 years, the mini LED and pen on it have been really useful. Nevertheless, I do carry a dedicated flashlight, simply because it doubles as my front light while driving my bike (on a daily basis).

The fountain pen is ridiculously small, which is perfect for carrying - but still large enough to actually use it (writing, scribbling and drawing). I attached a clip from a Fisher Space Pen (had to bend it a bit, 'though), so it goes nicely into my pocket without the risk of loosing it due to its size. I use it a lot,  since I overcame my mental barrier to only let perfect drawings and well phrased stuff onto the paper. Now it is really *used* for everyday stuff. And imperfect drawings.

The relatively slim wallet contains about 4 to 6 cards and a bit of cash. Nothing fancy, decent enough.

Since this only represents the essential stuff, I will gather my extended kit for a quick photo, soon...
Possibly, maybe.

Jan 7, 2014



Enjoy the new mix I recently put together.
Sry, too lazy/busy to write more. Just listen.