It’s not always straightforward. I work as a software developer at a company which creates scientific measurement instruments. These instruments are used to do research into new battery types, and make cement greener. But they are also used extensively by the fossil fuel industry. I do struggle with the ethics of this.

For now I’ve decided to keep doing the job and make good money. When we’ve figured some other shit out in our lives we’ll most likely move, and I’ll give it another shot to work a job which I feel better about.

A 20 minute bike ride. Not the most beautiful scenery but I still enjoy a bit of exercise in the morning.

In the Netherlands it’s Urk, although it’s not a province but a municipality

Swimming. It’s sometimes dangerous for foreign children to see Dutch kids swim and try to join them.

I did ask myself. Then I looked it up and the reason makes perfect sense.

What counts as heavy drinking? Curious to compare with what’s normal in my country.