As South Africans we often stand in our own way when it comes to going for opportunities... Because of my job in recruitment I have often heard the following laments: I cannot apply because I don't have a degree. They will never employ me because I am white / black / coloured / Indian / … Continue reading The world is your oyster
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Death
Death. So here we sit again after just over a year and you have won the hand. Again. Your darkness holds many promises, many broken hearts, many tears. Somehow I wish to understand. Somehow not. As the black crow on your shoulder cries for the souls carried to some great place in the sky, somewhere … Continue reading Death
The Fat Pants … and I
How my Jouney to me began...
The magic of Ritual
The ritual of our daily lives is often described as 'boring' or 'stuck in a rut'. I have recently discovered how grounding ritual can be, how it can give you silent comfort. In our modern society where we all chase after the next best thing, the next high, keeping as busy as possible I have … Continue reading The magic of Ritual
Another new year!
So it is 2017. Last year had some significant moments, some happy, some really sad and the end of the year became a time - for me in any case - of quiet reflection. I have been here now 1 and a half years - it all feels so normal by now, and somehow there … Continue reading Another new year!
Germanisms :)
So as humans, we like to compare things, so it is the case with me as well! So here are a list of weird, amusing and wonderful things I get to experience here on a daily basis! Enjoy! Tomato sauce is called 'Ketchup', I get incredulous looks when I ask for plain Tomato sauce. You … Continue reading Germanisms 🙂
Summerlovin…
Summer in Germany... well its been a long time coming! After waking up to rainy days and going to sleep on rainy days, sprinting through rainy days to the train and back, Wet umbrellas, wet shoes and flyaway hair... finally the summer arrived! For two days. Glorious blue skies, green, I mean green trees and … Continue reading Summerlovin…
My first anniversary
So it has been one year since I step foot on German soil to make this side of the equator my home. It has been a significant year and I have learned a lot. In the last couple of days as Facebook started reminding me of my posts the first couple of days I have … Continue reading My first anniversary
Saying goodbye…
Saying goodbye is one of the most difficult things to do, I personally think. Especially when you don't have a choice in the matter. When you wake up one morning and they are just not there anymore... Not anywhere. Not answering a phone call, or a whatsapp, an email... with all our fancy technology today, … Continue reading Saying goodbye…
9 Months…
It has been around 9 months since I left my beloved Cape Town. Lets take stock. I experienced my first European Summer... and boy did it get hot! 35+ degrees working in an office where there is no air-conditioning... That is right my dear South African friends.... They have heaters for the Winter, but no … Continue reading 9 Months…
