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An overstuffed, slightly outdated living room sofa in a Croatian apartment, its patterned fabric gently faded, covered with a mix of mismatched cushions and a carefully folded woolen blanket. On the low coffee table in front, several open notebooks, a laptop with a half-written email visible on the screen, and a mug with a cold, untouched coffee ring suggest an ongoing work-from-home struggle. Late evening lamplight from a single floor lamp casts warm, intimate light, creating soft, elongated shadows. The television in the background glows faintly with a blurred news broadcast. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly elevated angle, emphasizing the blend of comfort, domestic chaos, and subtle satire about work-life balance.

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Witty notes on Croatian life

Welcome to Ne bih ja ništa rekla, a personal column where Croatian life, diaspora mishaps, parenting negotiations and workplace absurdities are all fair game, served with dry humor, mild sarcasm, and just enough sentiment to keep you reading.

An overstuffed, slightly outdated living room sofa in a Croatian apartment, its patterned fabric gently faded, covered with a mix of mismatched cushions and a carefully folded woolen blanket. On the low coffee table in front, several open notebooks, a laptop with a half-written email visible on the screen, and a mug with a cold, untouched coffee ring suggest an ongoing work-from-home struggle. Late evening lamplight from a single floor lamp casts warm, intimate light, creating soft, elongated shadows. The television in the background glows faintly with a blurred news broadcast. Photographic realism, shot from a slightly elevated angle, emphasizing the blend of comfort, domestic chaos, and subtle satire about work-life balance.