This is not a typical lifestyle blog
Hi, I’m Bob.
This isn’t a typical lifestyle blog. It’s more like a journal — a journal about how I’m trying to live both comfortably and consciously.
You might say that’s a contradiction. Maybe it is. But… what if it’s not?
I know there’s a kind of inverse relationship between comfort and consciousness.
But how strong is it, really? Where’s the balance?
I don’t believe there’s a universal answer. But I’m a curious person — I like challenges (even if I’m the comfy type), and I love comfort.
Maybe they’re opposites. Maybe not. This blog created precisely to find out.
Of course, my experiences won’t apply to everyone.
We live in different environments, situations, lifestyles, and priorities.
But if I’m already exploring the space between comfort and curiosity, maybe others will find something interesting in it too.
So this blog is a journal — for me,
and maybe an inspiration — for you.
One more thing…
This journal doesn’t follow a schedule. No daily, weekly, or monthly rhythm.
When something interesting happens, or I have a new thought or experience — I write a post. If not, then I don’t.
It’s not laziness — it’s just how life works for me.
And it’s part of the lifestyle I’m trying to understand.
I won’t promise regular content, but I’m always open to conversation.
If you have thoughts or advice, feel free to reach out on any social platform.
Where I’m starting from
Right now, I live in a 40 sqm rented apartment in Budapest, on the second floor of a four-story brick building.
It faces north, but still reaches nearly 40°C indoors in summer. So this year (finally), I’m planning to install AC.
Since it’s a rental, there are lots of things I can’t control — heating, windows, insulation.
This isn’t a complaint — just facts. And these are the boundaries where I’ll be exploring comfort and sustainability.
Everyday life
I enjoy cooking. But if I don’t have the time or mood, I order food.
For one-off meals, I use Wolt to find something that looks good.
If I know I’m headed into a busy period — like those 14–16 hour workdays (which thankfully are getting rarer) — I pre-order meals for the whole week (including weekends) from Teletál.
Yes, they come in plastic containers. Not ideal.
But for now, that’s a compromise I’m okay with.
Getting around & shopping
I don’t own a car. And I don’t really miss it.
Public transport in Budapest works great for me.
When I travel within the country, I take the train or use rideshare.
When I travel abroad — yes, I fly.
There was a year when I traveled almost every month.
As for groceries — I don’t carry them home anymore.
I used to — 20 kg on foot, in the rain, on the bus.
Now I prefer delivery.
Walking around the store and standing in line feels like wasted time — and I’m glad there’s an alternative.
So why am I doing this?
Mostly out of curiosity.
Maybe that sounds underwhelming, but honestly — curiosity is what drives me most. This project included.
Yes, I care about the environment too, but I also believe in making use of the opportunities modern tech gives us.
Some doomsday scenarios don’t convince me.
But I don’t bury my head in the sand either.
That’s why I’m looking for realistic, livable solutions that fit into my actual life.
I’d also like to write a separate post about the concept of climate neutrality —
but that won’t be the main focus of this blog.
Comfort zone. Boundaries. Challenge?
I want to explore where my limits are —
and whether I’ll step outside them, even just a little.
For example, I’d like to try a week where I only buy or order food that’s in the “rescue me” category.
The challenge: I’ll cook with whatever’s available.
It’s not a revolutionary idea — many people do this —
but for me, it’s something new.
Because normally, I shop for the recipe.
This time, I’ll find the recipe based on the ingredients.
As I said earlier:
This is not a dark green blog.
I’m not going to make my own toothpaste from baking soda.
I’m not going minimalist.
And I won’t be making my bed every morning — sorry. 😄
What already works for me
I don’t buy clothes unnecessarily.
That didn’t require any sacrifice.
I just like simple, comfortable, durable pieces.
Plain cotton tees, sturdy hiking shoes. Function over fashion.
There are a few things I’d like to improve though.
Like selective waste sorting.
I already have the bins — but I only use them sporadically.
I’d like to build a habit around it. It’s not a big effort, just consistency.
Same goes for testing a homemade isotonic drink recipe.
I’d love to find one that works — so I don’t have to buy it bottled.
Wrapping it up
I’m too comfy to shake everything up.
But I’m curious enough to see what could be done differently.
That’s what this blog is about.
And maybe… it’s about you too.