I’m writing those sentences in the train with watery eyes. Today marks the end of our life in Amsterdam. Today we handed in the keys of our beautiful apartment to start a new life in Australia. A few months ago, my husband and I were discussing what we would do if our Australian project didn’t [...]
Lately, I’ve been reflecting a lot on my life. I feel like I’ve been caught between two worlds: the one I’m currently in, and the one where change is waiting to happen. I’ve been struggling with the feeling of “now I have to set myself up for the next 20 years.” At times, it’s felt [...]
What a year! On May 28th 2023, Tom popped the questions during our weekend at Disney. Since then, it's been a rollercoaster of emotions and different events, making 2023-2024 one of the most challenging years. Sometimes I still feel like I can't believe 2024 is almost over and then other days I feel like I [...]
Tomorrow l start my new job and decided to finally but down those words long stuck in my mind. I left my first full-time job after 7 years. A job I honestly didn't expect to stay as long as I did but I believe I got lucky.I took a chance with that company, they could [...]
1 year is always full of highs and lows, but 2023 was particularly filled with very highs and very lows for me. Although no regrets are being felt, all the events I went through were destabilizing because they all meant change for a near future. Thank God, all positive changes or at least that's how [...]
One year ago I handed in the keys to my beautiful apartment, that special place that was my safe place for almost 3 years. Although it didn't take me that long to make the decision to leave, the week prior to leaving the apartment felt heavy and sad. The realization of giving away the place [...]
It doesn’t feel like it, but just like that I reached the thirties. I wouldn’t say that I couldn’t wait to turn thirties, nonetheless, I did feel like I was reaching a turning point in my life. A positive one. I feel like the best things are yet to come and I feel so grateful [...]
I can’t believe it’s been a year since the surgery for the endometriosis. Let’s be honest, I thought the surgery was the end of my problem and my pain. Little did I know that I was only entering the beginning of my physical and mental journey … again. I know I’m not cured, I know [...]
Honestly, I like this date: 21st of May. When I hear it, I think about sunny weather, flowers blooming, blue sky, birds singing and ... cake. However, like I explained in a previous post, to me it's also a moment to reflect on myself. Am I happy? Do I like who I'm becoming? What do [...]
Was I in denial? Was I naive? Did my positive mindset help? Or was I just able to control my mind? I don't know. What I do know is, that from the moment I had the appointment with my surgeon, I was calm. I listened to what they were going to do. I listened to [...]
Life with Brenda 