May 10, 2012
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(written on 15 January 2013)
Today was only the second time in my life that I blocked someone on Facebook. My happiness-post on Facebook regarding President Obama’s statement on same-sex statement not only got a comment from my conservative colleague but also from one of her American friends. His remarks, basically about he really couldn’t be bothered with these issues (countered by me saying that they were of immense importance to me) led to him saying that I should not be so sensitive. And some other words. And that’s when I blocked him. You see, it’s still my Facebook profile and though I don’t mind discussions of any kind, I don’t have to accept getting insulted by someone who isn’t even one of my Facebook friends and who doesn’t know me personally. Block!
It was rather windy and nasty weather today, but I did cycle to work nonetheless. My waterproof trousers and jacket I manage to get the office in a reasonably dry state. Most importantly, my waterproofs allow me to cycle, which means I can go to the pool in the morning before work, which is exactly what I did today. My morning swims have become so regular that I actually miss them when I can’t do them, and with my weight loss progressing nicely, it’s important to keep the rhythm. The picture was taken just outside our office building.
