The new design is up, but there are many broken links, pictures and videos that I need to fix. Most of the posts since 2005 should be okay, except for the video links that I need to fix manually.

So… sorry, not everything is working, but the text is still there.

Ok, sometimes it is really better, if dreams get immediately purged from memory after regaining consciousness.
This nights dream was about making out while always being surrounded by people. We tried to run away, but there was always someone nearby. It was a very claustrophobic feeling, unless, of course, you enjoy being watched while making out.
The [...]

My nails are embedded in the armrest. Sweat is pouring down my face. I can't see the rotors of the plane spinning anymore. Looking forward across the cabin, I notice by the angle that we're starting to tilt forward. I try to reach my backpack. Where is my cell phone? Where is my goddamn cell [...]

Coming Out Insurance

Ok, I am on Twitter now and will try to supply everyone with mind-numbing, useless and unimportant updates.
I don't know why I am doing this. I guess it's just utter boredom.
@shuntphl

Call me a cynic, emotionless or man without a soul, but I am sick and tired of the glorification of ordinary people.
Last weekend, the announcer of the Phillies passed away and his death has been dominating the local news for days. Emotional outpour everywhere. Fans holding up signs at the game. The casket being displayed [...]

“Enough with the Susan Boyle, please. Why is everyone so amazed that an unattractive woman can still be talented? Really, it's just shameful.”
Couldn't have said it better.

I have found that there are three mandatory cornerstones in every romantic relationship for me: Communication, trust and honesty.
Communication is the key for everything. It's not only the ability to express emotions, but also concerns, problems and fears to the partner and is probably the single most important attribute in a relationship. The lack of [...]

Very nice acoustic rendition of “Judas” by Depeche Mode

Part of my little “pre midlife crisis” has been the reevaluation of what I really want from a partner. Over the last few months I realized that compatibility plays a much larger role than I previously thought. Most of my previous partners were really not that compatible to my lifestyle. Not that I have [...]