Robert Birming

Sun, 17 May 2026 23:55:16 +0200

This week I’ve done a lot of behind-the-scenes work on robertbirming.com, but also started working on a new look. And I’m finally piecing together an Extras page. Many more slash pages to add, though. 📡

Sun, 17 May 2026 23:01:05 +0200

Watched: The Whistleblower (2010) 🍿

Picked it at random. Turned out to be a great movie. Based on true events. Horrible story, sometimes hard to watch.

Sun, 17 May 2026 22:01:05 +0200

Browsing: What’s in a Name? 🔗

I chanced upon a thread on social media this morning where someone asked everyone what was the funniest name they’d ever…

Sun, 17 May 2026 18:46:00 +0200

Trained: Lower · 48 min 💪

Those poor legs starts shaking as soon as I come close to some stairs.

Leg Press (Machine) · Back Extension (Weighted Hyperextension) · Seated Leg Curl (Machine) · Standing Calf Raise (Machine) 8 350 kg total volume

Sat, 16 May 2026 23:53:13 +0200

Watched: Strange Darling 🍿

Decided to give it a rewatch. Good stuff. Clever chronology. Beautifully shot (as in cinematography).

Sat, 16 May 2026 21:26:59 +0200

One Night (Cheese) Stand. Free samples. The text in Swedish says “Taste me, no one needs to know.” 🧀

Sat, 16 May 2026 17:49:50 +0200

Trained: Upper · 48 min 💪

Working out on a Saturday, that’s what I call progress. Let’s see how long it lasts 😅

Incline Bench Press (Dumbbell) · Lat Pulldown - Close Grip (Cable) · Chest Press (Machine) · Lateral Raise (Dumbbell) 5 036 kg total volume

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:52:05 +0200

Exemplary humanship: Kindness costs nothing, but brings great value. Politeness isn’t difficult, but makes you a master. Humility is available to all, but makes those who practice it seem unique.

Sat, 16 May 2026 16:00:55 +0200

Browsing: Even the dogs have started to notice from Juha-Matti Santala 🔗

My happy feels have made a difference, not only to me, but the animal friends around me.

Sat, 16 May 2026 13:03:41 +0200

Stockholm Burger Fest 2026 — thought I’d beat the bun-ch by getting here before opening. That was a mi-steak and a rare experience. 🍔

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:45:17 +0200

Urban crop circles. “The nerds were right.” 📸

Thu, 14 May 2026 20:06:40 +0200

At a birthday party at my sister’s place. Nephew is turning 10. I have a feeling he will be just as happy when he’s 100. 🥳📸

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:30:57 +0200

Browsing: being alone is awesome 🔗

do you ever have moments where you fear of being alone? perhaps you see your friends thriving with a mortgage, a husband…

Thu, 14 May 2026 13:01:00 +0200

Browsing: Make Email Fun Again! 🔗

I don’t know when the transition happened. Email used to be fun and exciting, like you’d actually look forward to seeing that…

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:20:57 +0200

Added music and workouts to my /now page. Most of it auto-updates from my feeds, which some might call cheating. But I’d rather have it current than some of those now pages that never seem to be updated. The intro section I still write myself every week. ✏️

Thu, 14 May 2026 10:02:44 +0200

Playing: STORM II by GENER8ION & Yung Lean 🎧

This song is this week’s banger on Swedish public radio. It’s growing on me. Love the “Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey”.

Wed, 13 May 2026 18:05:07 +0200

“Drone flying prohibited”. First time I see one of those in my hometown. Sign of the times. 📸

Wed, 13 May 2026 16:33:30 +0200

Trained: Pull · 43 min 💪

Bent Over Row (Barbell) · Lat Pulldown (Cable) · Seated Cable Row - V Grip (Cable) · Bicep Curl (Dumbbell)

Tue, 12 May 2026 21:26:24 +0200

I often pass this beautiful building on my way home. I love the pattern the shutters create. 📸

Tue, 12 May 2026 16:47:43 +0200

Trained: Push · 52 min 💪

Bench Press (Barbell) · Shoulder Press (Dumbbell) · Triceps Pushdown · Crunch (Machine)

Mon, 11 May 2026 21:02:35 +0200

Playing: The Heron by Antony Szmierek 🎧

Great song from one of the most interesting artists I’ve discovered lately. “Stop trying to stop trying so hard.”

Mon, 11 May 2026 16:53:14 +0200

Trained: Lower · 49 min 💪

Leg Press (Machine) · Back Extension (Weighted Hyperextension) · Seated Leg Curl (Machine) · Standing Calf Raise (Machine)

Mon, 11 May 2026 11:07:03 +0200

A calm and beautiful moment in between jobs in Saltsjö-Boo. 📸

Sun, 10 May 2026 21:00:04 +0200

Watched: Dorian Yates: The Original Mass Monster (2019) 🍿

Good and interesting documentary, no matter if you’re into lifting weights or not.

Sun, 10 May 2026 18:30:05 +0200

Browsing: Hey you, start communicating! 🔗

Yes you!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ It’s time to reach out, be nice, and say hello to strangers.⁠ It costs nothing and can make someone’s day…