Anyone that knows me knows that there are a couple of things that I get "carried away" with. Fairness Ethics Obstacles that are unnecessary Customer service And believe me, I have had many a conversation telling me I should not get emotionally involved and trust me I try... my mantra: focus on what you can … Continue reading The burden of caring
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 🙂
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…
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
There is always an interesting comparison between expectations and reality... You expect to have a busy time with a family member. You purchase on-line vouchers with various activities of what you will be doing when they are there, and then the reality is that they are so exhausted from all the walking we do in … Continue reading Happy New Year! … and a guest out of Africa…
I first wanted to call this post my first Christmas in Germany, that however, is not quite accurate. As a family we spent Christmas in Germany when I was around 5 or 6 years old, it was a time of great and precious memories. Memories that have accompanied me throughout my life, especially during the … Continue reading My second Christmas in Germany
For Anyone that has ever met me, I am well, to put it mildly, well gifted in the boob department! Now what has always all but fascinated me is that it is incredibly difficult to find nice fitting (much less looking!) underwear in South Africa. You make do with what you have or you pay … Continue reading For the Ladies…
Heimweh... its a German word for Homesick, but it would be more apt to say a yearning for one's home (a home yearning). I would not describe myself as sick, its just the yearning for the familiar feel of home. Home is where you have the things around you that is familiar, my books, my … Continue reading Heimweh…
Since I left South Africa I had to leave my little Sophie behind for the time being. Sophie is a cat, for the uninformed! 😉 Since last year February she has been my constant little companion. Loudly complaining when I come home too late, or her gentle curiosity when I wash dishes or do anything … Continue reading The friendship of a little soul
Getting used to the 'new' drinks on a new continent takes time!
