If you had a 1 year sabbatical, what would you do?
Technically not a sabbatical, but I saved up a bunch of money, quit my job, and have been studying abroad in Japan.
What's your favourite tree?
It really is a cool tree, but man, having to walk near fallen gingko nuts every day during the autumn is kind of torture.
Are they a thief of focus or simply very efficient entertainment?
I can see some indie games as being easy to pick up and put down without a huge time commitment.* However, we shouldn't discount the fact that a lot of games today, especially some of the "AAA" types, are purposedly designed to be addictive.
*Despite being a small indie game, Cracktorio Factorio will ruin your life. The factory must grow.