Tag: patience

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Quietness

Like many, I dislike the winter season. The lack of sunlight and cold, wet weather makes me want to go into hibernation. So preparation is the key and this year it’s about basics, good transportation and a toasty warm wardrobe.

I’ve started a new chapter and there are still so many open real life issues to deal with. Meanwhile, I’ve started my journey around Mount Yotei exploring, hunting and living a story I can really lose myself in. At this point in time, I’m 5 times happier than I was 2 months ago.

Better is a handful with quietness, than both the hands full with travail and vexation of the spirit.
                                                         Ecclesiastes 4:6
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Oblivious worlds

According to the United Nations, more than 5,600 people were killed in gang violence in Haiti in 2024, with another 2,212 injured and 1,494 kidnapped. This stands in stark contrast to the luxury cruise ships that dock on the island every few days, bringing thousands of affluent tourists.

I was aboard one of those ships, shielded by a mountain range that made it nearly impossible for locals to even catch a glimpse of the vessels by road.

Tourists grappled with the realization that they weren’t experiencing authentic Haiti. Instead, they wandered within a tightly controlled, sanitized environment where Haitian vendors were restricted to specific zones. Security was discreet, carefully preserving the illusion of a carefree vacation.

Warnings were posted, advising tourists not to venture beyond their designated areas, creating a feeling of a manufactured, gated experience—almost like a modern-day Jurassic Park. Visitors could buy a keychain or a fridge magnet as proof of their trip, while outside the protected zones, half the population was struggling to survive.

Why is this even a tourist spot?

GTA 6 will drop this year and the hype train will explode as casual and pro gamers move into this new world and ditch their real lives.

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It’s not business it’s personal

Ever tried watching a small business owner struggle to send private data securely? Inadvertently, they fallback to sending passport or credit card details over WhatsAPP. Not so bad as it’s end-to-end encryption right?

“WhatsApp does collect certain metadata, such as information about your contacts and communication times. This metadata is not protected by end-to-end encryption and can be shared with parent company Meta (formerly Facebook) and, under certain circumstances, with law enforcement agencies.”

So this is not so bad and you have nothing to hide right?

Not many small business owners have the time or money to spend on drilling down to the right controls that should be in place for their business and naturally use what they use in the personal lives which often means the bare minimum.

Additonally, unless directly linked to finanical issues Data protection comes in last. So what can be done prior to a data breach incident for small business?

Firstly, take the personal pulse out of the mix and work with someone who is tech savvy and thinks like a business person with risk in mind.

Happy, Cyber Truck hunting.

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Back in Stride again, again

“Normal” operations have resumed and my thoughts turn to aspirations. Why do I hold back? How much is enough? £100k, £500k, £2million? What would make a difference and what is the real cost.

Grinding through the original Mafia game reveals the typical climbing up the ladder story which for the most part is one way littered with compromises and regrets.

Is happiness better as a Low Level or a GodFather?

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Keeping my head up

I know how to do positive thinking, and affirmations and use mantras but when someone or something is so acidic it suddenly means nothing. Normally, it’s only someone close that can penetrate your heart so easily.

So what next?

Close off all emotional channels? Avoid any emotional contact.

Or head into pure escapism with HellDivers 2?

Finally, the sequel is out and I’m already 12 hours in at level 8. I’m with a regular squad but will probably need to add more to my friends list as my game time is badly restricted due to homegrown complaints.

Coming out of retirement to join HellDivers2

Currently, PS5 is offline in on-site storage but hoping to get back on in 10 days.