One thing I have realised over the past few months with the never ending lockdowns is that there has never been a time where ones own issues and problems (whether it’s cabin fever, familial strive, depression, abuse and so forth) have ever been in your face like the past couple of months. It really is … Continue reading 5 Simple strategies to stay sane
So the start in 2021 was certainly different. I spent new years eve at home on my couch... Due to various firework restrictions there was only a smattering of noise, enough to realise it was midnight but not the typical all out blast that I was used to in Cologne... and for which I am … Continue reading A brave new world
The Bremen Musicians It was a quick trip to Bremen to attend a concert that was cancelled due to the artist falling ill... So instead of a concert we did some sightseeing... What I know of Bremen is actually very little. But for me the city is synonymous with the four city musicians of Bremen... … Continue reading Lady travelbug- Bremen
I have been quiet for a long time... dealing with a couple of relationship revelations and some work related travels... (more to follow in other posts) But with the enforced change in daily routine - working from home, avoiding social group interaction etc. Etc. One does come to consider things a bit differently... Firstly, I … Continue reading Times of Grace – 10 things I do to stay positive
2019 was, well... it was a rough ride. Filled with different challenges, change, promises of things that did not work out quite how I imagined it and revelations. People are going / have gone and others are coming back or new people are charging into my life. Time went by so fast in the last … Continue reading Reflections on 2019
Growing up in southern Africa there are a couple of main team sport types you get exposed to; rugby, soccer (or football) and netball. I think that is it! 😂 So I got invited to join a couple of acquaintances to go and see Cologne vs. Düsseldorf... and you know what? Ice Hockey has become … Continue reading My first ever ice hockey derby
A new year in life
So lately I have trouble sleeping... it is past 12 on Tuesday and after 2.5 hours of whirling around in my bed; trying breathing exercises or to generally stop thinking I have given up. The air is sticky and even after a thunderstorm and a brief shower it has not really cooled down that much … Continue reading Insomniac dairies – Friends
So people it's hot... and hot... and hot... 40+ degrees and you sweat like someone turned a tap on and forgot to close it... I know some other R-rated expressions but let's just leave it at that. Here are a couple of coping tips to survive in a country that have no air conditioning in … Continue reading Heatwave Tips
Dear Friends, so today was the last day of my little experiment. Tomorrow I am leaving early to surprise a friend with a visit... so it will be a long day with travelling and then just some solid girl time. So looking forward to seeing her beautiful surprised face! 🙂 What has changed in the … Continue reading Day 5 – the value of friends
