A way of life
So many things happened in just 48 hours. The Dutch invasion entered Cologne (My crazy Dutch family :-)) My son turned 10! My daughter performed ballet in the big theatre We enjoyed the Christmas Markets It was fantastic to have the entire family here! We do not see each other that often but when More +
Waking up early has many benefits. After a wonderful quiet breakfast at the hotel I still had time for a little walk through the city of London. A great way to start the day! Then I had the joy to ride the tube to work and smell all the wonderful smells of a big city :-) And no matter how much I love being More +
Being around people is just wonderful...A wonderful day at the office and a great evening with my boss in London. Yet I realized once more that drinking Martinis and Champaign before dinner is not a brilliant idea. Some things you just have to learn the hard way. Been there before and know that my stomach More +
I do not think there is a better gift than a feel-good book that you really like yourself. One of the books that I grab regularly from our bookshelf is the book: Das Geheimnis der Austrahlung - The secret of charisma One of the reviewers on Amazon wrote: “Es ist mein Aufladegerät für positive More +
When I feel a bit down I love to go on Pinterest because I always find something that helps me lift myself back up. My Pinterest board of the day: “What’s in a word” More Friyay inspiration: Give yourself your most wonderful smile A creative Friyay starter More +
I made a new Pinterest Board …It’s called Free hugs “A hug can turn your day around, it’s like an emotional Heimlich. Someone puts their arms around you, and they give you a squeeze and all your fear and anxiety comes shooting out of your mouth, and you can breathe again” - Pushing Daisies Sometimes More +
In the midst of all personal craziness I was invited by Gisela to join her and bake Christmas cookies with Sylvia and I just could not resist. Somehow I knew I had to make time. Sylvia is a mother of 4 children and a true role model of embracing life and all the people in it. Very socially active, creative More +
Working from home does have its benefits. Especially when you are not feeling great. I was able to keep all the important stuff going yet also take a bit of time for myself as clearly I needed it… Now this might be a female thing but there is nothing better than a mini shopping tour. So on my lunch More +
In Germany, there is this cute tradition to give children a so-called “Adventskalender”. It contains 24 little gifts that they can unwrap from Dec 1st all the way up to Dec 24th – so all the way up to Christmas Eve. My husband made me one the first year we met, and that memory is still very present today. He More +
The morning after a good party is usually a little groggy. This time tough I felt more worn out than ever. It had really been a very turbulent week. I am a very talkative person but this day it seemed all words failed. All I wanted to do is embrace. Hold on tight and feel warm and cosy. Everything is More +