right now 🔥

This is my "now" page, where I share what I'm currently focused on. It's a way to track my learning, interests, and activities. I aim to update it regularly.

Learning

I'm still sharpening my DevOps chops—containerising side projects and diving deeper into orchestration patterns with Docker and Kubernetes. Real‑world practice is the best teacher!

Reading

I just finished the first three books of Elena Ferrante'sNeapolitan series. Sailing through Lila and Lenù's lives has been incredible, and I picked up the fourth instalment, The Story of the Lost Child, at the Lisbon Book Fair. I cannot wait to open it as soon as I turn the final page of Carla Madeira's acclaimed Brazilian novel Tudo é Rio.

Han Kang's The Vegetarian was an interesting experiment. There's a “main” character we only meet through three other viewpoints, but the novel itself didn't quite land for me.

bell hooks' All About Love was my first encounter with her work. I appreciated many of her reflections on affection and community, but the heavy religious framing lost me a bit.

Listening

On repeat: my own Feminist Vibes playlist, a mash‑up of old protest anthems, fresh rap, funk, rock, and voices from every corner of the globe. Curating it was half the fun.

Watching

From everything I’ve watched recently, a few titles really stand out: I was mesmerised by Perfect Days, a minimalist gem with a top-tier soundtrack; the latest episodes of Couple Therapy remain painfully honest and fascinating; Marinette, a French biopic about footballer Marinette Pichon, tells a truly uplifting story; and Close is achingly beautiful and left a lasting mark on me.

Enjoying

Early‑evening seaside walks with my daughter (she cruises alongside on her bike) have become our little ritual. Just us, the waves, and a pocket of time to chat and laugh.

I also slipped away to Porto with a gang of friends for São João: grilled sardines, plastic hammers, and the city buzzing into the early hours—pure culture‑soaked joy.

Last updated: June 23, 2025. Now page inspired by Derek Sivers and Leo Babauta.