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 …
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Coming home is wonderful
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 …
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I can be a donkey and still feel awesome :-)
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 …
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It is the dark that will make your star shine even brighter
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 …
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Friyay
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: …
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Free hugs
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 …
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When being strong is the only choice you have
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 …
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Shopping can help :-)
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 …
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Sometimes beta-blockers are just what you need
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 …
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When words fail
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 …
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