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Once, there was a door. A real one. With a handle and a key. It was the door of the room where the computer lived. Big wooden desk. A mess of floppy disks, CDs and cables. After school, I’d drop my backpack by the door and run at it. I had 30 minutes. Thirty minutes of freedom, after begging for them like it was a matter of life or death. ...

If ADHD were a country, it would sound like an Italian piazza at aperitivo hour: voices overlapping, kids running wild, someone shouting “Scusa!"—and nobody really listening. Italy, Where ADHD Isn’t a Diagnosis—It’s a Lifestyle Picture this: a place where forgetting an appointment isn’t a failure but a happy accident that leads to a spontaneous coffee. Where interrupting someone mid-sentence means you’re engaged, not rude. Where meetings start half an hour late—and no one bats an eye. ...

At our place, conversations are small, everyday things. What’s for dinner. Where the socks disappeared to. Maybe, someday, visiting Dublin. It wasn’t anything serious. We were just watching Will Trent when my wife said: “Wouldn’t it be nice to take a trip on a cruise?” It was just a passing thought. We moved on. But a few minutes later, without even searching it on my phone, Roku very casually suggested “cheap cruises from New York” and “best cruises in the Atlantic.” Like an overexcited friend who already had their suitcase packed. Not subtle. Not coincidental. ...

Looking to summon laser-sharp focus, deep work, and maybe even impress your cat with your organizational skills? This minimalist desk setup guide might not get you a promotion (no promises), but it will help you build a distraction-free workspace so intentional that your brain has no choice but to show up and do the work. I’ve refined this setup through remote work, parenting chaos, and a borderline obsession with minimalism. The result? A desk that looks simple—but works like a tactical command center for productivity. ...

Note: I chose to take down this post because it held pieces of my story that feel better kept closer to heart. If you had the chance to read it, thank you for walking a little way with me.