Tag: Life
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2021: How it started vs How it’s going
I love having a routine, planning and having systems in place that help me achieve my goals. I love the rhythm I get into, planning out my days and weeks, tracking my progress on tasks and being able to tick an activity as completed. I get an immense sense of of accomplishment, when at the…
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Embracing the cycling culture in the Netherlands
Growing up, a favourite pass time activity for most kids in the estates was cycling in the estate. Not everyone had the pleasure of owning their own bike, so we took turns riding, careful to stick within the estate though if you were a bad ass, you cycled to neighbouring estates and even the main…
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Is this what they called an identity crisis?
It was one of the hottest days in the Netherlands, with highs of 33 degrees. The last thing I wanted was to be out in the sun but I had committed to taking part and supporting this volunteer project at Volewijck Playground and I’m not one to go back on my word. So, I braved…
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Living and loving the Netherlands
I double checked my suitcases to make sure I hadn’t forgotten anything because I’d be boarding the plane in few hours. In addition to my to do list things to do before my travel, my lover had also sent me a long shopping list of stuff he wanted me to get, the most crucial item…
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Casting call…
I had to read it twice to make sure I wasn’t seeing my own things, so you’ll understand me when I tell you I was skeptical about it at first. Would I be required to strut down a runway? Was I going to end up on YouTube in one of those videos titled “Models graceful…
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Lessons from 2019 and being intentional with 2020
One of my best friends Edel sent me the photo below a few days before Christmas saying it reminded her of me. Apparently, it’s a thing I do …I say I love you to my family and friends every time I get off a phone call with them or wrapping up a chat. I often…
