Blog Archive: March 2026
Book Reading Afternoon in Tbilisi
At the start of March, it was Book Week at the British International School of Tbilisi. Year 3 students were given a fun assignment: create a short video about their favourite book and take photos of themselves reading in unusual places.We slightly misunderstood the task and ended up focusing entirely on reading in unusual places, turning it into a little family adventure around Tbilisi. What started as a simple school project became something much more fun than expected.During filming we had several unexpected moments along the way — we even bumped into the Danish national basketball team, rode the Tbilisi Funicular, and enjoyed some delicious ponchiki while exploring the city.In the end,…
Week 50 / How I Generated $171 in Options Premium and Expanded Portfolio
Portfolio Value: $11,210Weekly Change: +0.62%YTD Return: +7.69%Options Premium Collected: $171.20As of March 20, 2026, the stock and options portfolio increased by 0.62%, closing the week at $11,210.On a year-to-date basis, the portfolio is now up 7.69%, outperforming both the S&P 500, which has gained 4.72%, and NVIDIA, which is down 7.55% over the same period.Most of the week was relatively quiet. No major adjustments were required, and several existing positions continued moving in the portfolio's favor. On Friday, after previous positions expired worthless, I opened two new credit spreads to continue generating premium income.A Quiet Week Ends With New Credit SpreadsOne of the…
Week 49 / Markets Shake, Premium Flows: NVDA Credit Spreads During the Iran War
Portfolio Value: $11,141Weekly Change: -0.63%YTD Return: +9.09%Options Premium Collected: $77As of March 13, 2026, our options income portfolio declined by -0.63%, closing the week at $11,141.This marked the second consecutive week of declining portfolio value. However, the decline was driven largely by currency fluctuations rather than significant weakness in the underlying investments.Because part of the portfolio reporting is sensitive to the euro, movements in the EUR/USD exchange rate can have a noticeable effect on the reported value. During the week, the U.S. dollar strengthened against the euro, with EUR/USD trading near 1.14.Despite the weekly decline, the portfolio remains up 9.09…
Week 48 / Rolling a Cash-Secured Put for Credit and Generating $99 in Options Income
Portfolio Value: $11,211Weekly Change: -1.16%YTD Return: +8.00%Options Premium Collected: $99.90As of March 6, 2026, our options income portfolio was valued at $11,211, representing a weekly decline of -1.16%.The decline was driven primarily by currency fluctuations rather than significant weakness in the underlying holdings. Because part of the portfolio reporting is sensitive to movements in the euro, the stronger U.S. dollar had a noticeable effect on the reported value. During the week, EUR/USD traded near 1.16 as the dollar strengthened against the euro.Despite the weekly decline, the portfolio remained up 8.00% year to date. Over the same period, the S&P 500 was down approximately…
Magalaant Church Complex
I first discovered the Magalaant Church Complex a few years ago during one of our spontaneous road trips to Kavtiskhevi. No fixed plan, no strict itinerary - just a turn off the main road and the usual curiosity about what might be hiding on the hills above the valley. That’s often how the best places are found.Magalaant sits modestly on a hillside, overlooking the surrounding landscape with the calm confidence typical of old Georgian churches. It’s not a heavily commercialized site. No crowds, no ticket booths, no tour buses lining up. Just open space, stone walls, wind, and wide views.The complex blends into the terrain rather than dominating it. The church structure, built of stone,…