Blog Archive: May 2026
Week 60 / Rolling NVDA Bull Put Spreads After Earnings
The portfolio gained 0.95% during the week, bringing the total year-to-date return to 22.67%.On a year-to-date basis, the portfolio is now up 22.67%, outperforming both the S&P 500, which has gained 10.39%, and NVIDIA, which is up 14.77%.Most of this week's trading activity focused on NVIDIA (NVDA), which experienced considerable volatility following its earnings report. At one point, the stock traded below $210, placing pressure on my existing bull put credit spread.Instead of waiting for the position to move closer to expiration, I decided to manage the trade early. I rolled the spread forward to a later expiration date and adjusted the strike prices higher.The roll gave the position…
Spring in Georgia: Morel Hunting, Gori Food Stop & Stunning Gorijvari Views
Shot at the end of April 2026, on a calm and lovely Sunday morning, this video started with a simple plan: go out and hunt for morels - murķeļi. Spring, fresh air, perfect timing… everything looked right.But plans shifted quickly.After the first attempts turned up nothing, we didn’t push too hard — instead, we adapted. Rather than chasing mushrooms all day, we pointed the car toward the city of Gori, letting the trip evolve on its own. And that turned out to be the right call.We decided to start our Gori stop the right way — with food. First stop: Erisoni Restaurant. A reliable favorite. Solid Georgian dishes, generous portions, and exactly what was needed to reset the day after an…
Week 59 / NVDA Earnings, NFLX Credit Spreads, and Dividend Growth
This week was focused on managing positions after NVDA earnings, collecting another round of options premium, and continuing to grow the underlying stock portfolio.Nvidia reported strong results, but the market reaction was relatively muted. NVDA pulled back slightly after the announcement, which is often where option sellers can find new opportunities.Because most of my short-term income comes from bull put spreads and covered calls, a modest decline is not necessarily a negative development. Lower implied volatility after earnings can also benefit existing short-option positions.As of May 22, 2026, the portfolio was valued at $12,740, representing a 22.48% gain year to date. For…
LEGOLAND Berlin Review: A Fun Family Activity in the German Capital
When planning a family trip to Berlin with children, most travelers immediately think about the Berlin Zoo — and rightly so. But if you are spending a few days in the German capital with younger kids, another solid half-day activity is the LEGOLAND Discovery Centre BerlinWe visited it in April 2026 together with our 7-year-old daughter during our Berlin trip. Alongside the zoo, it turned out to be one of the easier and more relaxed family activities in the city center.Interestingly, this was already our second LEGOLAND experience. The first one was in Turkey a few years ago. To be honest, our daughter seemed much more obsessed with LEGO back then. Kids change quickly, and at age seven the…
Ādģēri: The 30K Mistake That Turned Into a Long-Term Experiment
In 2023, we bought Ādģēri in an online auction.Price: just over €30,000.Financing: ~6% interest.Total expected payment over ~5 years: ~€40,000.Status (April 2026): more than half already paid.On paper, it was a bad deal.Realistically, we overpaid by at least 5–6× relative to what the property was objectively worth at the time. No serious buyer would justify that valuation based on fundamentals: location, condition, income potential—none of it supported the price.But auctions don’t run on fundamentals. They run on adrenaline.And that’s the whole point.What We Actually BoughtStrip away the imagination, and here’s the asset:~1.24 hectares of landAn old house (not really a manor, despite the…
Week 58 / NVDA Surge, NFLX Credit Spreads, and a Record $245 Premium Income
This week produced the highest options premium income since I started tracking the portfolio.While the portfolio gained a relatively modest 0.36%, the underlying trading activity was considerably more interesting. A sharp rally in NVIDIA, the introduction of Netflix bull put credit spreads, and a strategic shift away from Pfizer all contributed to a record premium-generating week.NVDA Continues to Drive the PortfolioThe biggest story this week was NVIDIA.At one point, NVDA shares traded above $230, extending an already impressive rally. Strong stock performance is generally welcome, but it also creates an interesting challenge for covered call sellers.Our existing NVDA covered call had…
Berlin Zoo and Aquarium: One of the Best Things To Do in Berlin With Kids
At the start of April 2026, during our roughly five-day trip to Berlin, we finally visited the famous Berlin Zoo for the first time - or at least the first time I can actually remember. There is a chance my mom might have taken me here sometime in the early 1990s, but if so, those memories are long gone. This visit felt completely new, and honestly, it turned out to be one of the highlights of our Berlin family trip.Berlin offers countless museums, historical landmarks, and trendy neighborhoods, but if you are traveling with kids, the Berlin Zoological Garden (Zoologischer Garten Berlin) should absolutely be on your list.Easy To Reach And Surprisingly AffordableWe took a Bolt taxi from our…
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
In April 2026, I had my first experience with Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) while flying the Riga–Berlin–Riga route with airBaltic. This was my first time using Berlin’s main international airport, and overall, it left a solid impression—modern, functional, and relatively easy to navigate. About a decade ago, I had the chance to travel through the now-closed Schönefeld Airport.Landing at BER was straightforward. The airport is clearly designed with efficiency in mind—wide corridors, good signage, and a layout that doesn’t feel chaotic despite Berlin being a major European hub.From the airport, I opted for convenience over cost.I ordered an Uber to reach our hotel on Chausseestraße. The…
Week 57 / Building Toward $100 Per Week in Options Income
Portfolio Value: $12,323Weekly Change: +0.86%YTD Return: +16.51%Options Premium Collected: $89As of May 8, 2026, the stock and options portfolio increased by 0.86%, reaching a total value of $12,323.On a year-to-date basis, the portfolio is now up 16.51%, outperforming both the S&P 500, which has gained 7.88%, and NVIDIA, which has gained 13.98% over the same period.Continuing the NVDA Credit Spread StrategyNVIDIA continued its impressive rally this week, trading above $215 per share. As a result, the previous week's bull put credit spread expired worthless, allowing the portfolio to retain the entire premium collected.Despite the strong move higher, I decided to continue the strategy…
Mumbai & Goa / India Trip
It has already become something of a tradition for us - escaping the cold during our daughter’s winter school break and trading grey skies for warmth, color, and a slower rhythm of life. Each year, we carve out about three weeks to leave Tbilisi behind and head somewhere sunnier. And more often than not, that “somewhere” turns out to be India.Our latest trip follows a familiar yet always exciting route: from Tbilisi to the buzzing metropolis of Mumbai, before retreating to our beloved Palolem Beach in South Goa. Another three weeks in India — and once again, it proves why we keep coming back.The journey itself feels like a transition between worlds. Leaving behind the quiet, wintery streets…