Why I Bought a Camera for Our Safari

How buying a Canon EOS R7 and lenses for our safari trip led me to embrace the role of amateur photographer.

Modified: September 27, 2025 · Created: September 21, 2025 · João Vieira (JV) · Hobbies

From F-35s to Snowbirds: My Unforgettable Day at the Abbotsford Airshow

My first time at the Abbotsford Airshow was an unforgettable experience. From roaring jets to the Canadian Snowbirds, here’s my personal review.

Two years without social media: what I gained and what I miss

Two years without social media brought more presence, deeper connections, and fewer distractions, but I still miss a few things like memes and discovery

Learnings from the book The Culture Map

These are my learnings from the book The Culture Map: Breaking Through the Invisible Boundaries of Global Business

Learnings from the book Unit Testing

These are my learnings from the book Unit Testing: Principles, Practices, and Patterns

Learnings from the book Storyworthy

These are my learnings from the book Storyworthy: Engage, Teach, Persuade, and Change Your Life through the Power of Storytelling

My First DEXA Scan: Was It Worth It?

I tried a DEXA scan to compare it with my Renpho scale. The results surprised me — was it worth it? Here’s my experience.

Why Task Snacking Feels Productive But Holds You Back

Task snacking feels productive but can keep you from meaningful work. Stay aware, balance small tasks with big ones, and make sure progress truly matters

Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Vegas: Highlights & Surprises

From fireworks on the Strip to packed casinos and wild crowds—our New Year’s trip to Vegas was an unforgettable experience. Here’s what we loved (and didn’t)!

Fixing Tracing Propagation in Spring WebFlux: A One-Line Solution

Upgrading to Spring Boot 3.2 revealed tracing issues in a WebFlux service. A single line of code fixed broken span propagation and improved debugging.