Being eight time zones away

Posted on August 31st 2011 by Timo

Vacation should be when you truly relax. You shouldn't have to worry about going back to work and you shouldn't even think about it. I've come to realize that distance is what really sets me in vacation mode. My mind needs some time off from everyday life, not just from work. Start reading →

Clearing roadblocks

Posted on July 9th 2011 by Timo

Every now and then a project comes along that consumes all of my energy. No matter how much I sacrifice, there's no end in sight. I think I have found a way to be free again. Start reading →

May and June books 2011

Posted on July 6th 2011 by Timo

I got a decent amount of reading done in the past few months and it appears true crime is back to dominating my spare time. Start reading →

If you want to play fast

Posted on June 24th 2011 by Timo

Anything that is worth doing is worth doing right. I'm glad there are still passionate and dedicated people around, because sometimes this world dominated by half-assed mediocrity really gets to me. Start reading →

March and April books 2011

Posted on May 2nd 2011 by Timo

Appears I wasn't much of a reader the past few months, but at least I made up for it by reading nerdy books. Wohoo! Start reading →

The last 10 years as a web developer

Posted on May 1st 2011 by Timo

After realizing it's been 10 years since I started learning HTML, I started thinking what it was like back then and how far we've really come. Start reading →

I always submit empty forms

Posted on April 22nd 2011 by Timo

Am I an asshole for always trying to submit empty web forms just to see what happens? Yeah, I think so, but as a developer I can't help it. I consider it a learning process for myself and fellow developers. It's all for the greater good of better user experience with forms. Start reading →

Never forget why you’re here

Posted on April 3rd 2011 by Timo

With all the great(?) things going for mankind, it's such a shame we're not using them to live better lives. Instead we get lost amongst everything that doesn't matter. Life isn't a journey anymore, it's a bus ride with boring scenery and no stops until the final destination. Start reading →

Prepare for the worst and you will be fine

Posted on March 13th 2011 by Timo

What's the worst that could happen and would you be OK with it? If so, stop worrying and go for it! Live your life. Worrying gets you nowhere. Start reading →

Timo Häkkinen

Drummer, web developer, hobo, entrepreneur & music lover from Jyväskylä, Finland

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