What happens when a tech enthusiast with ADHD sets out to create the perfect home studio? A two-week adventure in procrastination, perfectionism, and professional video conferencing. Join me as I share why looking good on Zoom matters more than you might think, and how embracing our ADHD traits can actually become our superpower. Dive deeper into home studio setup →
On this All Souls’ Night, as I mark my 14th consecutive morning sea dip at Bannow Beach, I reflect on how modern rituals interweave with ancient Irish traditions. For over 2,000 years, this night has held special significance in Ireland, when souls of departed loved ones were believed to return home. As I share part 2 of our moving story, discover how traditional customs of welcoming spirits blend with our daily practices in modern-day Ireland. Discover more of our journey →
Weather: Clear skies, sea state calm Time: 7:30 AM Location: Bannow Beach Water Temperature: 12°C Life has a way of ebbing and flowing, much like the tides at Bannow Beach. Yesterday was one of those challenging days that occasionally surface—though I’m grateful they’re becoming less frequent. My morning routine went askew, and I didn’t make Take the plunge →
Morning Conditions: 🌡️ Air temp: 11°C 🌊 Sea: Calm 💧 Water temp: 12°C 💨 Wind: 11.7 km/h from NW Night Owls and Tech Tales 🦉 Sleep proved elusive last night. Perhaps it was the excitement of getting “Apple Intelligence” working on my iPhone that kept my mind buzzing. You know how it is when you’ve When solitude meets the sea →
Conditions: 🌊 Sea: Calm 🌡️ Air temp: 5°C (feels like 4°C) 💨 Wind: 6.4 km/h westerly 🏊♂️ Water temp: 12°C The Early Bird Catches the Magic ✨ Clocks went back and so did I to the sea—it really has become addictive. When I awoke at 6 AM and checked my weather app, it showed a Join me for a sunrise sea dip →
Location: Bannow Beach Duration: 25:09 minutes of pure relaxation Modern Camping, Tesla Style 🚗 There’s something magical about watching the day fade into evening at Bannow Beach. Tonight, we decided to experience it in thoroughly modern comfort—from the heated seats of our Tesla in Camp Mode. While the cloudy sky may have hidden the actual Discover how we turned our Tesla into a cosy beach office →
Sleep Duration: 3 hrs 28 min (Apple Watch Ultra data) Morning Dip in the Sea: #6 in the streak 🎉 The Night Before: Dublin Adventures 🚗 I went to bed late last night after a rather exhausting day. The mission? Collecting Helen from Dublin during rush hour 😬. What should have been a 4-hour round From traffic jams to rainbows →
Morning Conditions: 14°C, Mild October Morning Sea Temperature: 13°C The Mental Battle 🤯 Today was one of those tricky days. You know the sort—when your warm bed feels like a cocoon of comfort and the outside world seems decidedly less appealing. After a late night processing and editing 8K videos (and quietly contemplating whether it’s Jump in… unlike me this morning, don’t overthink it! →