Summer update

Summer update

It's been a while...

August 4, 2024personal journal3 min read

It’s been a while since I posted some personal updates. We’re in the heart of summer, so I thought I’d share a bit about what’s been going on lately. It’s not much, but I hope you’ll enjoy it.

A trip to Philippines

I was fortunate to visit the Philippines earlier this year in May. It was a fantastic experience to learn about a culture so different from what I’m used to seeing here in Europe.

Sunrise over Calbayog, Eastern Visayas, Philippines
Sunrise over Calbayog, Eastern Visayas, Philippines

While I didn’t travel extensively, I did visit some beautiful places around the Eastern Visayas region. I think I experienced some of the most breathtaking sunrises and sunsets of my life. It was truly amazing.

Views at Busay (Little Batanes), Santo Nino, Eastern Visayas, Philippines
Views at Busay (Little Batanes), Santo Nino, Eastern Visayas, Philippines

Since I didn’t have my main camera with me, I took most of the photos with my phone or a DJI drone. The few places we visited definitely left me wanting to come back and explore more of the country.

Pretty beach view, somewhere in the Eastern Visayas, Philippines
Pretty beach view, somewhere in the Eastern Visayas, Philippines

I also captured some drone footage as I used the trip as an opportunity to learn more about flying and filming with a drone. It’s not an easy feat, but hopefully, with practice and time, I’ll improve.

Here’s a short video I put together from the city of Calbayog:

Running

Not much has been going on with running lately.

Last year, I unfortunately rolled my ankle and had to take a significant break from running. Now that I’m older, it seems recovery is taking longer than expected.

Some random views from sounthern Poland
Some random views from sounthern Poland

However, I’m determined to get back on track. I currently go for a run once a week to maintain the habit and build a base for future training. And I already have some exciting plans for next year!

I was lucky enough to snag a spot in the London Marathon next year. It’s always been a dream race for me, and now that I finally have the chance to run it, I’m not going to miss it.

A few years back, I shared some photo impressions from the 2017 and 2018 marathons. Check them out to get a feel for the London Marathon vibe:

I still have time to prepare, so I’m not overly stressed. But you can definitely expect more updates on this topic in the future.

Photography

Not too long ago I’ve finally opened up the “Photography” section on my website. Admittedly, I haven’t been as active with photography this year as I have been in the past. I’m not sure if it’s because I haven’t traveled much or simply haven’t felt motivated.

Sunset over Croydon, London
Sunset over Croydon, London

We’ll see how this changes in the future. I’m using my drone more often now, so maybe I’ll be sharing more videos as well. I do enjoy capturing some unique moments. I’m sure there will be still plenty of ocassions to do so.

That’s it for now. Looking forward to seeing what the rest of the year brings. I hope you enjoyed this little updates. Stay tuned for more soon!

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