Outside the world of code and complexity, I find my balance in the quiet and the vast. I prefer outdoor and casual styles, finding peace in green landscapes and the tranquility of nature. Whether it's the rhythm of a long bicycle journey or the stillness of a mountain peak, it is in these moments that I recharge my creative energy and perspective.
Leisure & Culture
- Strategy Games: A long-time fan of the Civilization series, enjoying the deep strategic planning and civilizational growth.
- SF and Fantasy: Avid reader of science fiction and fantasy literature, exploring imagined worlds and speculative futures.
- Music: Passionate about metal and hard rock music, finding inspiration in its energy and complexity.
Poetry Booklets
Over the years, I've compiled my poetry into small self-published booklets. You can read them here:
Coming Down Again
My first collection of poems, capturing reflections and early lyrical expressions.
Don't Look Too Far
My second poetry collection, shifting towards deeper observations and structural styling.
Tragic Journey
My third pack of poems, carrying expressive themes and a journey through dark lyrical landscapes.
Travels
- Mountain Hiking & Bicycle Journeys: Experienced the wilderness of the Himalayas, navigated the fjords of Norway, and explored the diverse landscapes of New Zealand.
- Vietnamese Culture: Spent the equivalent of several years living in Vietnam. Deeply connected to the cuisine, culture, and the chilled lifestyle fueled by cà phê sữa đá and trà đá.
Early Trip Archive & Diaries
The entries below are from when I was just starting to travel — early diaries and memories from that formative period.
Peru (August 2010)
An expedition combining the ancient, exotic culture of South America with trekking through the majestic Andes mountains.
Nepal (October 2008)
Fulfilling a long-time dream of trekking in the Himalayas, the highest mountains on Earth, alongside Aga and Horyzonty.
Europe & Morocco (September 2006)
A fast-paced journey down through Southern Europe and into Morocco using an Interrail train pass.
Romania (July 2005)
A closer exploration of the wild Carpathian Mountains and rural landscapes of Romania.
Norway (July 2004)
Inspired by other travelers' stories, I set off to explore Norway's wilderness, deep fjords, and spectacular peaks.
Benelux & France (July 2003)
A long-distance bicycle journey to the West, starting from Paderborn in Germany during an Erasmus exchange semester.
Tatra Mountains (September 2002)
Early memories of mountain hiking and traversing high trails in the Polish Tatras.
Pet Projects
Some of these projects have grown into professional work — Nemerle (my MSc research language) and Elector (an electronic voting system) are covered in more detail on my career page.
Smutno mi & Wesoło mi
Interactive Polish web portals dedicated to sharing feelings. Simple nodes created to let people state if they are sad or happy.
Foodr
An automation tool designed to coordinate communal food ordering and notify participants in a small workspace environment.
Stratego
My first program written in C — a DOS strategy game built with DJGPP and Allegro. Depicts an alternative WW2 invasion of Poland. Graphic design by Dominik Dagiel.
Kadu Spell-Checker
A spelling validation plugin module I authored for the Kadu instant messenger, later maintained by the Kadu core dev team.