Life

🤘 🎸 Back from this wonderful insanity — really glad I got to see you with a good friend too! IYKYK

Two men are smiling and posing for a selfie in front of a door with a framed poster above it. A colorful, cartoon-style poster for a documentary film celebrating 40 years of the punk rock band NOFX features caricatures of the band members around a graffiti-covered van and a pool.

Coffee and clarity. ☕️

9/16/26

Wednesday morning run after dropping my daughter off at school, followed by a coffee date with my wife at the local neighbourhood café by the canal.

With things being quite frustrating at work lately ahead of my departure in 2 weeks, this little Wednesday morning routine is exactly what I need for my own sanity before diving into the day.

A man wearing earphones is taking a selfie on a bridge near a river during a morning run, with Strava stats showing a distance of 6.73 km, time of 43 minutes 10 seconds, and a pace of 6:25 per km. A pedestrian bridge runs alongside a calm river with trees and buildings visible in the background under a clear sky. A calm river or canal flows through a cityscape with buildings on one side and a tree-lined walkway on the other, while a person walks along the water's edge. A man and a woman are sitting at an outdoor table near the water, with the woman eating a pastry and the man smiling at the camera. A partially eaten piece of chocolate cake and a cup of coffee rest on a wooden table with a blurred cyclist riding by a waterfront in the background.

8/15/26 →

Stoked to have found tickets for the Paris Screening of NOFX’s documentary on Sept. 17!

A colorful, cartoon-style poster features caricatures of band members around a van and a pool, promoting the film 40 Years of Fuckin Up by NOFX.

8/12/26 →

Updated my /now page :)

8/12/26 →

The start to our August staycation holiday:

Taking our little one to the Science Museum
Visiting a farm outside of the city
Headed down to Sceaux to spend time in the royal park
And a lovely Chinese takeout discovery (been meaning to try Zhao’s for 7 years!)

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Stephanie Hans, the queen that you are

8/10/26

Stephanie Hans, the queen that you are!

Currently reading: Die Vol. 4: Bleed 📚

7/29/26 →

As you grow in life and sometimes have to make decisions that’ll work for you, it’s lovely to see and know and realize who’s truly in your corner.

Related: dropping a bomb tomorrow :)

7/24/26 →

Incredible mail day: the 15th-anniversary reissue of my favorite My Chemical Romance album "Danger Days: (The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys)" has landed at home — I was able to snag the Zoetrope edition!

The right balance between a truly special edition without being a 200€ box-set!

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7/20/26 →

Love running errands in the 13th

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7/19/26 →

Currently reading: Sonny Boy | A Memoir (the Audiobook) by Al Pacino 📚

The start of a great journey!

Al Pacino's audiobook Sonny Boy is currently playing, paused at Chapter 1 titled A Blade of Grass Part 1.

7/18/26 →

Over the best few weeks I’ve been checking out the network of local public libraries around us, In a while, it was quite difficult to find good English books. I’m gonna say I’m really happy about the selection of graphic novels and comic books, In the ease of view of booking something ahead of

A collection of books is spread out on a dark surface, featuring titles such as not all robots and DIE with colorful, illustrated covers. Two books, one titled america by Miles Hyman featuring a woman in a red dress on the cover, and another titled IN WAVES by AJ Dungo with a blue ocean wave design, are displayed on a shelf.

7/11/26 →

First shots are in — a very fun experience! + these things are always in my pocket with my keys!

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7/10/26 →

Really interesting article!

Considering notifications/enshittification/social media/smartphone addiction, this isn’t half-bad of an idea. “The friction” being the point, part of the experience, is an interesting factor.

Made me want to unearth my OG 110GB iPod Classic — only I couldn’t quite find it this evening. Something fun to play with once I’m able to get my hands on it!

A collage featuring a vintage Macintosh Plus computer, a red iPod, and a handheld CD player illustrates the concept of digital devices from a less connected era making a comeback.

7/10/26 →

The Weeknd is playing 3 nights at Stade de France and my window is open and we can hear the gig tonight! It’s quite cool!

Same happened previous summers with Beyonce or AC/DC!

7/10/26 →

Got ourselves some summer toys to explore our creativity as a couple, away from phones…

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7/7/26 →

Very excited about Mail Day: #Muse #TheWOWSignal

I’ve been playing this album on repeat, streaming it, but getting my hands on a vinyl, part of the Space Mission back in March, makes it really special!

A red translucent vinyl record partially pulled from a cover featuring two men and abstract symbols lies next to a black album cover with an otherworldly design on a round table. A close-up of a limited edition Warner Records release titled The Wow! Signal Transmission, numbered 1096 out of 1500. The corner of a Muse album cover titled The Wow Signal is shown, mentioning its launch to the edge of space in March 2026 as an official mission record.

6/29/26 →

Tough run today — really pushed myself after not being super active these past few weeks (attending basketball games & concerts + surviving the extreme heatwave we all lived through.)

6/23/26 →

Looking forward to the next round of concerts over the next few months — and stoked to have secured tickets for Blink-182’s freshly announced European tour next year too! 💪 🎸 🤘

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Concert tickets display scheduled performances by A$AP Rocky, Simple Plan, J. Cole, and Good Charlotte in Paris, France, during late 2026.

6/12/26 →

Fantastic night out at Olympia for Billy Talent, a celebration of Billy Talent II, their second album, critically-acclaimed and the one that saw them break through!

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Tom Misch (live at La Cigale)

6/12/26

A wonderful night for the #TomMisch concert last night at La Cigale!

A live concert with musicians performing on stage and a crowd watching, framed as a Polaroid photo with TOM MISCH 11 JUN 2026 written at the bottom.

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Followed, obviously by a late-night smash burger at my favorite rock joint in town: Numéro 10!
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6/8/26 →

”Back to it like a crack addict”

[≠]

6/4/26 →

New project brewing — rarely felt so aligned with myself in my entire life! ☕️

6/4/26 →

Been meaning to go back on the skateboard but I either didn’t have the time or didn’t have the weather to do it

A person sitting on a skateboard is in the foreground, with Strava running stats and the text Lil’ lunch break running errands today overlaid on the image.

6/2/26 →

❤️‍🔥 Great little date night tonight:

🐣 dropping the kiddo with the nanny for the night
🎙️ Nikki Glaser standup show live in a classic old Parisian theater
🌮🌯 Post-show dinner at the local Mexican restaurant in our old neighborhood

A group of people are gathered around a bar counter in a grand, ornately decorated room with chandeliers and mirrors. An elegant indoor setting features arched doorways, intricate wall designs, ornate lamps, and individuals standing and walking through the space. A large arched window reveals a view of people walking by trees outside. An ornate theater with a grand stage setup features a microphone stand and a backdrop promoting Stunning Tour with Nikki Glaser, as a small audience gathers. A smiling couple is seated in a theater or auditorium, with one holding a cup of beer. A person is walking along a dimly lit city street lined with trees, buildings, and parked cars in the evening. A street scene at dusk features a bustling Parisian sidewalk with neon signs illuminating a brasserie, bicycles lined up, and people walking by. A person's hands are holding a burrito over a table with a colorful rice bowl, sauces, and a glass of frozen margarita.

6/1/26 →

Another great memory: getting invited to our Colombian neighbors’ summer party!

A person holding a child wearing a yellow jersey, while another hand holds a tray of mixed food, outdoors near a staircase and plants. A child wearing a yellow shirt and white shoes is enjoying an ice cream cone on a sidewalk.

6/1/26 →

🏆🇫🇷⚽️ Was able to get to the Parc Des Princes this Saturday to watch the #ChampionsLeague final at PSG’s stadium, courtesy of my cousin!

Incredible atmosphere with 48.000 PSG fans!

Some of y’all here will know I’m not a PSG fan, but when it’s Paris VS London, always happy to support the city! What a great atmosphere in town and an exciting start to the summer season

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5/24/26 →

Random dump to wrap up the week

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5/24/26 →

Earlier this week: saw Angel Du$t live in a small underground club, close to home! 🤘 🎸

What a privilege to be able to go to a gig 15mn on foot from my place!

5/22/26 →

Very enjoyable wine to have on the first day of the summer!

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5/18/26 →

Before getting sick this past weekend, had a lovely daytime-date with my wife, while the little one was with the nanny!

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