The Book Nook is now officially "Open for Business"!
After a total of about five hours of work over the last week I’m happy to report the book nook is officially done! This will make a nice addition to the office, perched up on the bookshelf. I just read that it’s a model of the real bookstore in Paris, Shakespeare and Company.
I think I’ll be adding this Paris bookstore to my travel bucket list. : )
ByBit Hack
It’s absolutely mind-blowing that hackers managed to steal $1.5 billion worth of ETH yesterday. Even more surprising? The crypto market has remained relatively stable. This signals two things: institutional investors are now anchoring the market with their massive stakes, and—just maybe—retail investors are becoming less reactionary to these kinds of shocks.
That said, all eyes are on Vitalik and the Ethereum team. Rumors are swirling about a potential hard fork or even a blockchain rollback. Either option comes with serious implications for ETH’s integrity and investor confidence. The world is watching, and I, for one, am relieved I don’t own any ETH right now. I just discovered there's a $140M bounty to find the ByBit perps, the largest crypto bounty ever.
On a brighter note, I can’t shake the feeling that we’re on the verge of a decent run-up—maybe even as soon as next week. Then again, predicting these moves isn’t as easy as it used to be. Time will tell.
Dog or No Dog, That is the Question
We lost our beloved beagle, Amstel, in January 2023, and for over two years now, our home has been puppy-less. But with warmer weather on the horizon, the thought of welcoming a new four-legged family member is starting to creep in.
I still miss Amstel deeply. Looking back on our years together (2008–2023), life felt fuller—more joyful, more adventurous. But now, the dog or no dog debate feels more complicated. Bringing a puppy home isn’t just a heartwarming decision—it’s a 15-year commitment, one that would reshape our lives, especially our freedom to travel. And let’s be honest, a beagle is basically a toddler who never grows up.
This is one of those life-decisions where there’s never a perfect time. It all comes down to whether you listen to your heart or your head. I feel like my heart already knows the answer but my head is getting in the way.
What would you do?
Be well, make the most of this day. Thank you for reading!
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