[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"categories":3,"posts::season:1:6:":86,"$fmAbo7HX1697lOJ4AVNBJl1PR7wUF0IkR_62krtbwQAE":191},{"data":4,"meta":83},[5,13,21,33,41,49,61,73],{"_id":6,"name":7,"createdAt":8,"updatedAt":9,"uuid":10,"description":11,"slug":12},"63c8a819ebd5da50564b61e1","Season","Thu Jan 19 2023 10:16:57 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","Sun Nov 19 2023 10:26:28 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","f320644a-3083-41c0-84cb-0d3fa5551f9c","Seasonal Symphony: Wishes and Whispers Throughout the Year.","season",{"_id":14,"name":15,"createdAt":16,"updatedAt":17,"uuid":18,"description":19,"slug":20},"63c8e274ebd5da50564b61e5","Books","Thu Jan 19 2023 14:25:56 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","Sun Nov 19 2023 10:34:33 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","cd14b16a-42b5-42d6-8d77-5c462a4d0f0f","TechTomes: Unveiling Insights from My Reading List.","books",{"_id":22,"name":23,"createdAt":24,"updatedAt":25,"uuid":26,"description":27,"slug":28,"image":29,"imageAlt":30,"metaDescription":31,"metaTitle":32},"63c8e27febd5da50564b61e6","Fun","Thu Jan 19 2023 14:26:07 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","Fri Sep 04 2026 12:00:52 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","a21f9898-e840-4a66-bf53-d559fbecd8a2","Not everything needs to be about work, strategy or the latest technological disruption. Fun is where I keep the side quests: travel, photography, drone flying, unusual experiences and stories that refuse to behave like serious professional content. The CTO Show may occasionally wander in too - it has never been especially good at respecting boundaries.","fun","https:\u002F\u002Fmsatbsx.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fnewsfun.jpg","Flying drone!","Travel, photography, drone flying and other side quests beyond the usual workday—plus stories that simply refuse to fit anywhere else.","Fun: Travel, Photography, Drones & Side Quests",{"_id":34,"name":35,"createdAt":36,"updatedAt":37,"uuid":38,"description":39,"slug":40},"63c8e283ebd5da50564b61e7","Hacks","Thu Jan 19 2023 14:26:11 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","Sun Nov 19 2023 10:36:02 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","799564dd-7b72-46c5-a45e-5de9b03562df","Life tips not only for geeks. ","hacks",{"_id":42,"name":43,"createdAt":44,"updatedAt":45,"uuid":46,"description":47,"slug":48},"63ddb29077ed51d12c4d2369","Thought","Sat Feb 04 2023 09:19:12 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","Sun Nov 19 2023 10:32:11 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","ce03e1f7-4ccf-4f31-bf12-a6890e7ab2e2","In the Stream of Consciousness: Everyday Thoughts.","thought",{"_id":50,"name":51,"createdAt":52,"updatedAt":53,"uuid":54,"description":55,"slug":56,"image":57,"imageAlt":58,"metaDescription":59,"metaTitle":60},"63e8bb2053fe24ed2c17b632","Side Project","Sun Feb 12 2023 18:10:40 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","Fri Sep 04 2026 12:08:52 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","3affba79-dabc-486b-b387-88b111dd2ca9","The projects nobody assigned, nobody requested and nobody promised would actually work. This is where I document electronics, prototypes, experiments and ideas built mostly from curiosity plus the mistakes, unexpected detours and occasional small victories that happen somewhere between “what if?” and “why is that smoking?”","side-project","https:\u002F\u002Fmsatbsx.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fnewsside-projects.jpg","Michal's lab","Electronics, prototypes and curious experiments from promising ideas to useful mistakes and the occasional project that actually works.","Side Projects: Experiments, Builds & Useful Mistakes",{"_id":62,"name":63,"createdAt":64,"updatedAt":65,"uuid":66,"description":67,"slug":68,"image":69,"imageAlt":70,"metaDescription":71,"metaTitle":72},"64a60fa6d6a64c035ffff733","Articles","Thu Jul 06 2023 08:49:42 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","Fri Sep 04 2026 10:57:46 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","81e1b46d-752b-4cce-92fc-756abf9b0f05","A collection of stories, observations and ideas that deserve more room than a quick update. From technology and business to places, trends and everyday curiosities explored with a personal perspective, practical context and no unnecessary seriousness.","articles","https:\u002F\u002Fmsatbsx.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fnewsarticles.jpg","work-and-careers","Stories and observations about technology, business, places and everyday curiosities—explored with practical context and a personal perspective.","Articles: Stories, Ideas & Everyday Observations",{"_id":74,"name":75,"description":76,"image":77,"imageAlt":70,"slug":70,"createdAt":78,"updatedAt":79,"uuid":80,"metaDescription":81,"metaTitle":82},"6a9a0dfb49e7c42d005c01bb","Work & Careers","Work is changing, careers are getting less predictable, and the old advice does not always survive contact with reality. This section explores job markets, hiring trends, workplace culture and the practical decisions that shape our professional lives with curiosity, personal perspective and the occasional raised eyebrow.","https:\u002F\u002Fmsatbsx.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fnewswork.jpg","Fri Sep 04 2026 08:16:59 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","Fri Sep 04 2026 10:45:32 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","2466fa42-adb8-450d-95ca-ac0324120844","Practical takes on job markets, career growth, hiring trends and workplace culture plus the occasional uncomfortable truth about working life.","Work & Careers: Jobs, Growth & Workplace Trends",{"totalnoOfItems":84,"perPage":85,"noOfItemsOnCurrentPage":84},8,24,{"data":87,"meta":188},[88,109,124,139,156,171],{"relatedTools":89,"_id":90,"id":91,"title":92,"alt":93,"category":7,"categorySlug":12,"date":94,"author":95,"readTime":96,"content":97,"image":98,"more":99,"extendedContent":100,"asHTML":99,"photoCredit":101,"headTitle":102,"metaDesc":103,"tags":104,"createdAt":106,"updatedAt":107,"uuid":108},[],"6995108aabeb5676f8616b14","run-with-intention","Run With Intention.","Firehorse","2026-02-17T00:42:00.000Z","Michal",1,"Some years are about stability.\nSome are about acceleration.\n\nThe Fire Horse symbolizes drive, courage, and forward motion.\nNot chaos - momentum.\n\nMay this be a year of brave decisions, uncomfortable growth, and steady progress.\nRun fast if you must - but run toward something meaningful.\n\nWishing you a strong and prosperous year ahead.","https:\u002F\u002Fmsatbsx.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fnewshorse.mp4","false","","nano banana","New Beginnings. Bold Steps. Strong Year Ahead.","Best Chinese New Year Wishes for the Year of the Horse 2026",[105],"Seson greetings","Wed Feb 18 2026 09:06:18 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","Sat Aug 29 2026 09:27:55 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","363730ec-bd99-4ad4-ae5d-bdbf06ae41f5",{"relatedTools":110,"_id":111,"id":112,"title":113,"alt":100,"category":7,"categorySlug":12,"date":114,"author":95,"readTime":96,"content":115,"image":116,"more":117,"extendedContent":100,"asHTML":99,"headTitle":118,"metaDesc":119,"tags":120,"createdAt":121,"updatedAt":122,"uuid":123},[],"693e8b0fa1e9dc3e582d8118","christmas-wishes-for-family-peace--festive-balance","Christmas Wishes for Family, Peace & Festive Balance.","2025-12-14T09:57:00.000Z","Merry Christmas! Wishing you peaceful family time with zero debates, maximum laughs, and just enough festive food to blame the sweater, not the scale. Eat, relax, enjoy the magic - and remember, calories don’t count between Christmas and New Year.","https:\u002F\u002Fmsatbsx.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fnewschristmas-lights.mp4","true","Christmas Wishes for Family, Peace & Festive Balance","Warm Christmas wishes about family harmony, joy, and enjoying the season in balance.",[100],"Sun Dec 14 2025 18:01:51 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","Sat Mar 14 2026 10:23:47 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","c59ff9ac-ae0c-4a0d-a808-c79b5346f456",{"relatedTools":125,"_id":126,"tags":127,"id":129,"title":130,"alt":131,"category":7,"categorySlug":12,"date":132,"author":95,"readTime":96,"content":133,"image":134,"more":99,"extendedContent":100,"asHTML":99,"headTitle":135,"metaDesc":136,"photoCredit":95,"createdAt":137,"updatedAt":137,"uuid":138},[],"65d019cbb58a6699bc70b866",[128],"Page related","spring-cleaning","Spring cleaning. ","Spring colours. ","2024-02-17T02:19:00.000Z","Christmas is long gone and now the Lunar New Year, also known as CNY, celebrations have also come to an end. It's time for spring cleaning. I have brought in some earthy colors with a hint of grassy greens. Additionally, I am experimenting with a non-white background. It is also time to retire my pre LLM chatbot. It served its purpose well, as my personal attempt to utilize ML was a successful venture at that time. I somewhat predicted the emergence of a new era of chatbots. Now, it's time for something new, and exciting things are already in the works!","https:\u002F\u002Fmsatbsx.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fnews\u002Fcolors.jpg","Michal's page spring cleaning.","Out with the old and in with the new! Discover exciting updates and earthy colours on our webpage as we bid farewell to the Lunar New Year. ","Sat Feb 17 2024 10:28:27 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","1db9c18e-3600-428e-bead-8736f8669a7a",{"relatedTools":140,"_id":141,"tags":142,"id":143,"title":144,"alt":145,"category":7,"categorySlug":12,"date":146,"author":95,"readTime":147,"content":148,"image":149,"more":117,"extendedContent":150,"asHTML":117,"headTitle":151,"metaDesc":152,"photoCredit":153,"createdAt":154,"updatedAt":154,"uuid":155},[],"65910d44a9be1166f8042f0e",[105],"a-new-year-toast-to-transformation","A New Year Toast to Transformation!","Futuristic city with neon 24","2023-12-31T06:35:00.000Z",2,"As the champagne fizzes and fireworks bloom into the velvet night, I can't help but feel a profound sense of gratitude for the year that just flew by. It was a whirlwind, yes, a chaotic dance of change and upheaval, but one that ultimately painted a stunning portrait of resilience and joy.","https:\u002F\u002Fmsatbsx.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fnews\u002F2024.jpg","\u003Cp>We said goodbye to our familiar walls, embarking on a new chapter in a new home. Fresh horizons unfurled before us, both daunting and exhilarating. My sons navigated the uncharted waters of a new school, forging friendships and discoveries like seasoned voyagers. And after years of relying on borrowed tires and weary engines, we welcomed a chariot of our own!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The year wasn't just about physical shifts, though. It was about embracing new rhythms, learning to waltz with the unfamiliar. It was about finding laughter in the midst of packing boxes and solace in the shared struggles of homework battles. It was about rediscovering the simple pleasures: picnics under star-dusted skies, impromptu dance parties in the kitchen, and whispered bedtime stories in a brand new room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp class=\"font-bold\">As the clock strikes midnight, I raise a glass to the lessons learned, the tears shed, and the laughter that echoed through it all. To the doors that closed and the windows that flung open, revealing vistas we never knew existed. To the late-night talks with coffee as our confidante and the moments of quiet awe gazing at the moon from our new porch swing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This year, we tasted change like a spicy curry, both warming and challenging. We embraced discomfort like a cozy sweater, grateful for the protection it offered while we unraveled the unfamiliar. We danced with fear like a clumsy waltz, stumbling but refusing to give up on the music.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And somewhere in the whirlwind, in the midst of the unpacking and adjusting, we found ourselves. A little stronger, a little braver, a little more in love with the messy, beautiful tapestry of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, as I raise my glass to the New Year, it's not just a toast to fresh beginnings, but a celebration of the journey that brought us here. To the whirlwind that became a waltz, to the fear that morphed into strength, and to the changes that painted a masterpiece on the canvas of our lives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here's to a New Year with arms wide open, ready to embrace whatever it throws our way. Cheers to the unknown, to the whispers of possibility, and to the unwavering light of hope that shines even in the darkest corners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch1 class=\"text-xl\">Happy New Year to you and all the beautiful whirlwinds life may offer!\u003C\u002Fh1>","Happy new 2024!","As the clock strikes midnight, I'm awed by the beauty of life and all its surprises. Here's to another year of growth and wonder! ","Midjourney","Sun Dec 31 2023 14:42:12 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","7894392b-9166-4e5d-bd2e-b272e891b0f8",{"relatedTools":157,"_id":158,"tags":159,"id":160,"title":161,"alt":162,"category":7,"categorySlug":12,"date":163,"author":95,"readTime":147,"content":164,"image":165,"more":117,"extendedContent":166,"asHTML":117,"headTitle":167,"metaDesc":168,"photoCredit":153,"createdAt":169,"updatedAt":169,"uuid":170},[],"65879c873c056cc636286bbf",[105],"lets-eat-drink-and-be-merry","Forget \"Happy Holidays,\" My Readers! Let's Eat, Drink, and Be Merry!","Fairy tale Christmas tree","2023-12-24T02:43:00.000Z","While to-do lists and deadlines often dominate our days, let's take a break this holiday season. Forget the usual \"Happy Holidays\" – we're throwing in a dash of Santa's magic and raising a toast to \"Eat, Drink, be Merry!\"","https:\u002F\u002Fmsatbsx.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fnews\u002Ffairy_tale_christmas_tree.jpg","\u003Ch3>For the Network Weavers:\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>Imagine connections as strong as spiked eggnog, leads warmer than a cozy fireplace. Let's build bridges not just on LinkedIn, but over plates of cookies and glasses of bubbly. Because sometimes the most valuable partnerships are forged outside the boardroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>For the Hustle Heroes:\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>Put down the phone, heroes, and grab a gingerbread martini – you deserve a break! Hustle hard all year, party harder at Christmas. Remember, even Santa takes vacations (to Hawaii, apparently).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>For the Overachievers:\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>Take a deep breath, achievers! Christmas is for slowing down, not smashing productivity goals. Remember, even the most driven reindeer need a break to refuel. Curl up with a good book, binge-watch your favorite show, or simply savor the quiet moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>For the Foodies:\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>Pile your table high with festive feasts, let your taste buds dance to the jingle of joy. Share your secret recipes, experiment with new flavors, and savor every bite. Because good food brings people together, and that's the true magic of the season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>For the Lovebirds:\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>Spread the holiday cheer with someone special, be it a mistletoe smooch under the mistletoe or a cozy night in by the fire. Just remember, true love is finding someone who laughs at your Christmas sweater jokes!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\u003Ch3>And for Everyone in Between:\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\n\u003Cp>May your days be merry and bright, your nights filled with laughter and light. May your inbox be empty, stress levels low, and holiday joy overflowing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\n\n\n\u003Cp>So spread the cheer, my readers! Eat, drink, be merry, and remember – the best gifts in life are often the people we share it with. Happy Holidays!\u003C\u002Fp>"," Let's Eat, Drink and Be Merry! Happy Holidays to my readers","'Tis the season for festive cheer! Let's forget deadlines and to-do lists and raise a glass to Santa's magic. Eat, drink, and be merry this holiday season!","Sun Dec 24 2023 10:50:47 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","d1440084-af40-4b72-9da0-240a17108ab0",{"relatedTools":172,"_id":173,"id":174,"title":175,"alt":176,"category":7,"categorySlug":12,"date":177,"author":95,"readTime":147,"content":178,"image":179,"more":117,"extendedContent":180,"asHTML":117,"headTitle":181,"metaDesc":182,"photoCredit":183,"createdAt":184,"updatedAt":185,"uuid":186,"tags":187},[],"656a98f16474f502cbcf8c95","winter-season-page-colour-change","Winter season colour change.","Christmas tree decoration","2023-12-02T02:24:00.000Z","The festive season is in full swing and it's time for my website to transform into a winter wonderland. I'm infusing my webpage with a touch of crimson, the colour of holly berries, and Santa's iconic suit. To evoke the lushness of a Christmas tree, there is a hint of spruce green. This refreshing shade will accentuate navigational elements and make our content easier to follow.","https:\u002F\u002Fmsatbsx.sgp1.digitaloceanspaces.com\u002Fnews\u002Fchrsitmas-tree.jpg","\u003Ch2>December holiday season page colours change.\u003C\u002Fh2>\n\u003Cp>As I've shared when \u003Ca href=\"\u002Fpost\u002Fautumn-colours-on-michals-page\">Autumn started\u003C\u002Fa>, my site is now ready to make an automated switch to the colours of a current season.\u003C\u002F>\n\u003Cp>This time, after a discussion with new \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fbard.google.com\">AI product form Google: Bard\u003C\u002Fa>, I've picked some of the reds and greens recommended by it (what are the proper pronouns for AI???)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was ensuring me, that;\u003Cbr>\u003Ci>Together, these seasonal colors will create a warm and inviting atmosphere that complements the holiday season. Our webpage will reflect the joy of Christmas, encouraging our visitors to stay a while and browse through our winter offerings.\u003C\u002FI>\u003Cbr> Does it?\u003C\u002Fp>","Page colours changed for winter season","My website is a winter wonderland now! Crimson, holly berries & Santa's suit bring festive cheer, while spruce green accents make it easier to follow content.","Unsplash","Sat Dec 02 2023 10:39:45 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","Thu Dec 14 2023 08:44:49 GMT+0800 (Singapore Standard Time)","c47e0439-56b1-45c5-b83e-0159633086cd",[128],{"totalnoOfPosts":189,"page":96,"perPage":190,"noOfPostOnCurrentPage":190},9,6,{"enabled":192},true]