In a world which constantly tries to bring us down, media that reports only strife and conflict, it’s easy to lose sight of things that matter.
This is my attempt at remembering to count my blessings!
- 2024
- Took the train today because of the race in Madrid. The train was on time and gave us a chance to get there early. Glad it did too, as it our turn to read. We always prepare weeks ahead. So glad it got noticed. Such joy! Remembering to stop and talk to so many people. So glad I have people in place to handle my tasks next week. Also glad that there is so much happening at church each Sunday. OLM is such a delight. So many compliments and so much gratitude. Your hair looks great. You look amazing. Thank you for the wonderful time. I love being able to give to my lovely tribe. Coming home to clean up and finding the house spic and span. Am so blessed in my partner.Took the train today because of the race in Madrid. The train was on time and gave us a chance to get there early. Glad it did too, as it our turn to read. We always prepare weeks ahead. So glad it got noticed. Such joy! Remembering to stop and talk to so many people. So glad I have people in place to handle my tasks next week. Also glad that there is so much happening at church each Sunday. OLM is such a delight. So many compliments and so much gratitude. Your hair looks great. You look amazing. Thank you for the wonderful time. I love being able to give to my lovely tribe. Coming home to clean up and finding the house spic and span. Am so blessed in my partner.
- 2 huge bunches of roses and one of Alstroemeria. Love when I have flowers around. A gorgeous book and a lovely bottle of Italian wine. How lucky am I? Playing hostess to 2 priests and 6 friends. So happy to have Alex by my side. I wouldn’t be able to host these events without him and his work. He is kind. A successful party that everyone loved! So happy to be able to have my friends here and have them have a great time.2 huge bunches of roses and one of Alstroemeria. Love when I have flowers around. A gorgeous book and a lovely bottle of Italian wine. How lucky am I? Playing hostess to 2 priests and 6 friends. So happy to have Alex by my side. I wouldn’t be able to host these events without him and his work. He is kind. A successful party that everyone loved! So happy to be able to have my friends here and have them have a great time.
- What does Lucille want? My mentor asked me to get that answer ready by our next conversation. It’s been eating me up. Today while chatting with TH, I surrendered the role of SM to LP. It felt good. Operations is not for me. I’m here to set the world on fire. I’m here to herald a new way of doing things. I’m here to bring change. I’m the catalyst! So what do I really want. I’d love to discover it. Lucille and Lucia and both of us answering to each other’s names. I’ve been feeling too much of the same for a long time. Long hair with curtain bangs is what I chose this time. Love it. Was bowled over when Vanesa told me to come back cause the colour wasn’t as intense as she wanted it to be. You get me girl. It took a few tries, but I’ve found someone who gets my hair. You still are my favourite stylist, Karina! A strange peace settled upon my soul today. Accepting that middle age means I don’t get complimented for being young… but I can be complimented for my presence, power, and energy. Accepting it and opening my eyes and feeling taller. The goddess is back!What does Lucille want? My mentor asked me to get that answer ready by our next conversation. It’s been eating me up. Today while chatting with TH, I surrendered the role of SM to LP. It felt good. Operations is not for me. I’m here to set the world on fire. I’m here to herald a new way of doing things. I’m here to bring change. I’m the catalyst! So what do I really want. I’d love to discover it. Lucille and Lucia and both of us answering to each other’s names. I’ve been feeling too much of the same for a long time. Long hair with curtain bangs is what I chose this time. Love it. Was bowled over when Vanesa told me to come back cause the colour wasn’t as intense as she wanted it to be. You get me girl. It took a few tries, but I’ve found someone who gets my hair. You still are my favourite stylist, Karina! A strange peace settled upon my soul today. Accepting that middle age means I don’t get complimented for being young… but I can be complimented for my presence, power, and energy. Accepting it and opening my eyes and feeling taller. The goddess is back!
- Kindling the hunger to create something new in my colleague. So glad I can share my vision with them. The blue ribbon baking show and the glimpses of fairs made me mellow towards the Americans. Catching up on my blogging. Still need to streamline things, but it looks better than it did yesterday.Kindling the hunger to create something new in my colleague. So glad I can share my vision with them. The blue ribbon baking show and the glimpses of fairs made me mellow towards the Americans. Catching up on my blogging. Still need to streamline things, but it looks better than it did yesterday.
- I love how everything seems to flow. Call me crazy, but I know that we should be doing things differently. Gearing up for a party! I really enjoy having this bunch of people around. I hope to impress. I was the one surprised when the person I went to surprise wasn’t there. Drove my gorgeous orange car too. LOL … So much love and praise and joy at my success. I am so blessed.I love how everything seems to flow. Call me crazy, but I know that we should be doing things differently. Gearing up for a party! I really enjoy having this bunch of people around. I hope to impress. I was the one surprised when the person I went to surprise wasn’t there. Drove my gorgeous orange car too. LOL … So much love and praise and joy at my success. I am so blessed.
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I kept my packing for the morning. Gor ready in record time to find that I had more than an hour to spare. Such joy!Being given a lift to the airport. Lucky me. I am so blessed. Winning the carousel bet at the airport. Not just that… we got back to the hotel in record time! My […]Meeting a wonderful 91 year old lady. She was so willing to model. Loved it.A walk through the neighbourhood and a history lesson. Olaf is so knowledgeable. Photographing a family.My train karma still holding strong. Offering my seat to a lady and her lovely baby. Her older daughter wanted some attention too. Getting to see […]Unpacking. Finally. Glad I got to stop living out of a suitcase.Off to see the parliament. And old stone facade and a modern marvel within. Loved the dome. Loved the views. Thinking of Adrian Francis and being grateful for all I learned. Realising that I’m finally in a city where history left such a deep […]A beautiful palace and palace grounds.Great photo opportunities, some of them mine. Finding a great travel buddy. Talking with the family. Glad they had a great time. Flowers for an old lady. Watching the German women’s football team win and an old lady keeping score with her pencil and paper. Tech-upgrade. Swipe not press. Glad […]Seeing the dark side of the Berlin. Glad I kept my cool and didn’t engage with the angry, shouty lady. A long walk in the beautiful Charlotten park. Such beautiful flowers, such symmetry. A snide 1 liner from a 91 year old on how the palace existed beause of a man who didn’t want his […]Work. Offloaded from the rest of the days. Time to get some more of Berlin! A possible bonus. Whooo hooo hoo. A very thoughtful gift accompanied with “This had your name on it” Awwwwww.Red as they come. A Picasso jumper and a red dress. What more does one need. Pity the little boys in the train were so awe struck!Doing what is not usually done. Hanging around museum island without really entering a single one. A dinner where the stars were German dishes. So happy to have tasted […]Convincing my team of the way ahead.Travel ban, but we might be able to make it. A rude bastard walk. So glad I made it. Walked for hours though sites I’d already seen, but the extra history and cussing was worth it. Used public transportation all by myself today. Such joy at being independent. Thunderstorm […]Remembering Nana on her birthday right from when the day startedPlan approved. Hope the team is happy. It will be good to see them together. A free trip to the zoo…. we got lucky! So many wonderful, weird animals to watch. Such good company and some interesting conversations that would never have happened otherwise. Getting a non-sports […]
Search for lunch took me to a TKMaxx and some cool stuff. Taking it easy instead of trying to cram more sightseeing into the day. A fabulous new experience of a classical concert in an Olympic stadium. The rain added a whole new dimension. Love how music made the sky clear up. Indira Gandhi…. not […] - 2024
- Decided to finally share my video on Linkedin. Braj found it and shared it to our college group. Their messages of encouragement weren’t what I expected and it has left me so warm and fuzzy inside. So glad I decided to share it. Against my deepest instinct, it has turned out well. Cleaning the house. A much needed deep clean. Delighted that the maid pitched in and was so useful. I should get her something nice. So grateful for my cousin for his kind, generous comments. D as always is being very kind and supportive. I think this is the salve my soul needed. It’s given me energy for a few more battles.Decided to finally share my video on Linkedin. Braj found it and shared it to our college group. Their messages of encouragement weren’t what I expected and it has left me so warm and fuzzy inside. So glad I decided to share it. Against my deepest instinct, it has turned out well. Cleaning the house. A much needed deep clean. Delighted that the maid pitched in and was so useful. I should get her something nice.So grateful for my cousin for his kind, generous comments. D as always is being very kind and supportive. I think this is the salve my soul needed. It’s given me energy for a few more battles.
- Using my new coasters and smiling each time. Almost convinced J of my budget Working out and abstaining. Not a bad first day of following my diet. A poster successfully edited.Using my new coasters and smiling each time.Almost convinced J of my budgetWorking out and abstaining. Not a bad first day of following my diet. A poster successfully edited.
- Gifts … tea and coasters Another gift… a bit poisoned, but I’ll make it work. Genuinely happy about seeing everyone back at church. A long sobremesa with the usual suspects. Took my mind off things for a bit.Gifts … tea and coastersAnother gift… a bit poisoned, but I’ll make it work. Genuinely happy about seeing everyone back at church. A long sobremesa with the usual suspects. Took my mind off things for a bit.
- Successful photoshoot. Much better than the previous one. How it rained!! Loved it. Editing photos and feeling like I nailed it. I think they will be happy with the result.Successful photoshoot. Much better than the previous one.How it rained!! Loved it. Editing photos and feeling like I nailed it. I think they will be happy with the result.
- A mentor turned Evangelist. Was so glad of all the compliments that he generously gave. A good conversation. Witty, fun and joy …. until it wasn’t. Don’t ask men to understand body issues women face. Wearing my new coat and loving it. So glad for thunderstorms 😀A mentor turned Evangelist. Was so glad of all the compliments that he generously gave. A good conversation. Witty, fun and joy …. until it wasn’t. Don’t ask men to understand body issues women face. Wearing my new coat and loving it. So glad for thunderstorms 😀
- Waking up to rain pelting the house like there was no tomorrow. South Europe is not used to this deluge. Glad the temperatures have let up. Coming up with a great idea to keep multiple sites updated. Feeling heard … especially on a day I needed to vent. Glad I have friends. A gorgeous pink sky before the thunderstorms. 2 smart dogs who knew it was going to rain too much and hid just in time. Finding some amazing images I captured years ago. So glad that my new setup let’s me work on so many images.Waking up to rain pelting the house like there was no tomorrow. South Europe is not used to this deluge. Glad the temperatures have let up. Coming up with a great idea to keep multiple sites updated. Feeling heard … especially on a day I needed to vent. Glad I have friends. A gorgeous pink sky before the thunderstorms. 2 smart dogs who knew it was going to rain too much and hid just in time. Finding some amazing images I captured years ago. So glad that my new setup let’s me work on so many images.
- Streamlining a lot of stuff at work. A perfect end to a crazy series. Glad they were able to do it with so much elan. E while it is! My favourite Harry Potter marathon. Such a pleasure. There is always so much to learn.Streamlining a lot of stuff at work. A perfect end to a crazy series. Glad they were able to do it with so much elan. E while it is! My favourite Harry Potter marathon. Such a pleasure. There is always so much to learn.
- Watching the OLM community come together to support M’s family. I am glad to be part of this beautiful, generous community. The fruits of my labour. Finally seeing a data product being created end to end. Such joy. Aloo gobi prep. I need to get quicker. Adding new sections and cleaning up the OLM site. I’m really proud of my work here.Watching the OLM community come together to support M’s family. I am glad to be part of this beautiful, generous community. The fruits of my labour. Finally seeing a data product being created end to end. Such joy. Aloo gobi prep. I need to get quicker. Adding new sections and cleaning up the OLM site. I’m really proud of my work here.
- A project and plan that’s back on track. Hearing about Marlon’s illness and his miraculous response to prayer. We will keep praying for him. Watering hte garden and imagining the one of my dreams. Why don’t I do it? Why don’t I get the fountain of my dreams.A project and plan that’s back on track. Hearing about Marlon’s illness and his miraculous response to prayer. We will keep praying for him. Watering hte garden and imagining the one of my dreams. Why don’t I do it? Why don’t I get the fountain of my dreams.
- Julie’s courage. She helped me get through my pain. I hope I can help her with hers. OLM has the cutest little kids. Big smiles and innocent faces. I’m so proud of my parish. So many compliments on my dress. I was even told that I will be prohibited from entering my favourite bar. Lol Spending more time with D. We really need to get our performance going. Making a new acquaintance. I don’t many Ukranians… especially ones who kiss my hand on meeting me. Old world charm always works on me. The gate is finally working. At the press of a button, the door slides open. I had a little surprise for me. The door opened and a curious little puppy peeked out at me.Julie’s courage. She helped me get through my pain. I hope I can help her with hers. OLM has the cutest little kids. Big smiles and innocent faces. I’m so proud of my parish. So many compliments on my dress. I was even told that I will be prohibited from entering my favourite bar. Lol Spending more time with D. We really need to get our performance going. Making a new acquaintance. I don’t many Ukranians… especially ones who kiss my hand on meeting me. Old world charm always works on me. The gate is finally working. At the press of a button, the door slides open. I had a little surprise for me. The door opened and a curious little puppy peeked out at me.
- A BBQ with the extended family. Playing the role of tech support again. Hope I did well. More gifts than I expected. I am really lucky. Blessed, actually.A BBQ with the extended family. Playing the role of tech support again. Hope I did well. More gifts than I expected. I am really lucky. Blessed, actually.
- Getting our tasklist for our hustles in place. Glad we are making progress. A quiet dinner. Quietish. People still didn’t mind butting in when the spirit moved them. What the soul needed. A little bit of TLC.Getting our tasklist for our hustles in place. Glad we are making progress. A quiet dinner. Quietish. People still didn’t mind butting in when the spirit moved them. What the soul needed. A little bit of TLC.
- Finishing early. Well, as early as I’m supposed to. Taking the dogs for a long, difficult walk. They do give me a workout. Adopting a night time routine to keep me from drinking too much. Time to make it a habit. Understanding my dad better. Transferring to a cheaper domain provider. Not just cents. I think it’s worth it.Finishing early. Well, as early as I’m supposed to. Taking the dogs for a long, difficult walk. They do give me a workout. Adopting a night time routine to keep me from drinking too much. Time to make it a habit. Understanding my dad better.Transferring to a cheaper domain provider. Not just cents. I think it’s worth it.
- A very productive day. Glad I was able to get so many tasks done. On a high after working out. I need to hold on to that feeling. Joining D for a music session and wishing I could join in. Time for me to get those classes. Skipping that second glass of wine and choosing healthier habits to add to my routine. Feeling my skin look amazing again. A good skincare routine really works.A very productive day. Glad I was able to get so many tasks done. On a high after working out. I need to hold on to that feeling. Joining D for a music session and wishing I could join in. Time for me to get those classes. Skipping that second glass of wine and choosing healthier habits to add to my routine. Feeling my skin look amazing again. A good skincare routine really works.
- Taking care of myself. Especially when I couldn’t contribute much. A short break from work. Helped me get better ideas. Choosing an experience over sitting at home and watching TV. The tiger is a dream.Taking care of myself. Especially when I couldn’t contribute much. A short break from work. Helped me get better ideas.Choosing an experience over sitting at home and watching TV. The tiger is a dream.
- Waking up and letting go of chains that have held me back for ages. Listening to my music on the way to work and feeling my lips curve into a smile. I can still enjoy the little things… gotta give myself the chance. A fantastic day with my new devops. So glad it is so easy to share ideas and explain plans to him. Shaking a box of biscuits at the dogs. Works better than a bell. Able to identify cause and effect. The sleep causes the alcoholism.Waking up and letting go of chains that have held me back for ages. Listening to my music on the way to work and feeling my lips curve into a smile. I can still enjoy the little things… gotta give myself the chance. A fantastic day with my new devops. So glad it is so easy to share ideas and explain plans to him. Shaking a box of biscuits at the dogs. Works better than a bell. Able to identify cause and effect. The sleep causes the alcoholism.
- Realising that the previous day was too much for me. I hope I learn a lesson. Watching a movie after a long, long time. A poem and prayer shared by Fr J. So good.
Nothing is more practical than
finding God, than
falling in love
in a quite absolute, final way.
What you are in love with,
what seizes your imagination, will affect everything.
It will decide
what will get you out of bed in the morning,
what you do with your evenings,
how you spend your weekends,
what you read, whom you know,
what breaks your heart,
and what amazes you with joy and gratitude.
Fall in love, stay in love,
and it will decide everything.
—Attributed to Pedro Arrupe, SJ
Realising that the previous day was too much for me. I hope I learn a lesson. Watching a movie after a long, long time. A poem and prayer shared by Fr J. So good.Nothing is more practical than
finding God, than
falling in love
in a quite absolute, final way.
What you are in love with,
what seizes your imagination, will affect everything.
It will decide
what will get you out of bed in the morning,
what you do with your evenings,
how you spend your weekends,
what you read, whom you know,
what breaks your heart,
and what amazes you with joy and gratitude.
Fall in love, stay in love,
and it will decide everything.
—Attributed to Pedro Arrupe, SJ
- Cleaning the patio. Love watching that muck come off. It feels good for the soul. Uprooting and replanting. Love how the garden looks. A conversation that I didn’t want, but needed. My soul needed to face the fact that I am unhappy. With truth comes hope. With truth comes the chance of making a change.Cleaning the patio. Love watching that muck come off. It feels good for the soul. Uprooting and replanting. Love how the garden looks. A conversation that I didn’t want, but needed. My soul needed to face the fact that I am unhappy. With truth comes hope. With truth comes the chance of making a change.
- Finishing so much work because so many people are off. Some of my best days. Catching up with my architect and realising we are on the same path. A side hustle needs to be worked on. Taking little baby steps in that direction.Finishing so much work because so many people are off. Some of my best days. Catching up with my architect and realising we are on the same path. A side hustle needs to be worked on. Taking little baby steps in that direction.
- Father’s surprise at seeing me. His kind comments and sharing my summer with him. He’s a good priest. Jane’s solo in church. The whole place stood still. She is wonderful. I hope she comes back to see how lovely the OLM choir is. Lunch and drinks with D. An invitation that he accepted. It was lovely to hang with him and just relax. Seeing people use photos I took as their profile pictures. Such Joy! My first pie. Was supposed to be upside down, but that didn’t happen. Must admit, I learned a lot about pies and herbs with this one experiment.Father’s surprise at seeing me. His kind comments and sharing my summer with him. He’s a good priest. Jane’s solo in church. The whole place stood still. She is wonderful. I hope she comes back to see how lovely the OLM choir is. Lunch and drinks with D. An invitation that he accepted. It was lovely to hang with him and just relax. Seeing people use photos I took as their profile pictures. Such Joy!My first pie. Was supposed to be upside down, but that didn’t happen. Must admit, I learned a lot about pies and herbs with this one experiment.
- Talking about data. Not the easiest conversation, but I think we made an evangelist of her. An anniversary of not losing a mate. So grateful for the few people in my inner circle. Going to the music session to surprise D. Mission accomplished. I hope he learns that he can take the mask off. He is loved. Encouraging someone to attend mass tomorrow. I really hope they make it tomorrow. A free drink in exchange of cumberland sausages. It’s a promise.Talking about data. Not the easiest conversation, but I think we made an evangelist of her. An anniversary of not losing a mate. So grateful for the few people in my inner circle. Going to the music session to surprise D. Mission accomplished. I hope he learns that he can take the mask off. He is loved. Encouraging someone to attend mass tomorrow. I really hope they make it tomorrow. A free drink in exchange of cumberland sausages. It’s a promise.
- A successful day at work. Finally feeling that we have things under control and are working in the right direction. Was so happy that I even Ok’d my video. A break from the hot, hot, hot temperatures that have been haunting us. A short nap that revived my spirits like nothing else.A successful day at work. Finally feeling that we have things under control and are working in the right direction. Was so happy that I even Ok’d my video.A break from the hot, hot, hot temperatures that have been haunting us. A short nap that revived my spirits like nothing else.
- A successful work day. Loads of plans made. Making plans and finding the urge to improve my financial skills. Watering the garden as the temperatures dropped. Delivering photos that I forgot to send in before. https://skyeproductions.pixieset.com/ruthyalejandro/A successful work day. Loads of plans made. Making plans and finding the urge to improve my financial skills.Watering the garden as the temperatures dropped.Delivering photos that I forgot to send in before. https://skyeproductions.pixieset.com/ruthyalejandro/
- Getting all my ducks in a row. Picture wise. A long luxurious shower and a chance to use products that my body craved for. Scavenger hunt photos done. A perfect burrata salad.Getting all my ducks in a row. Picture wise. A long luxurious shower and a chance to use products that my body craved for. Scavenger hunt photos done. A perfect burrata salad.
- Eventless journey. Long but God watched over it. A whelp of joy from a child on the plane. I was surprised I smiled. But who wouldn’t. Happy puppy hugs. Absolute best therapy!Eventless journey. Long but God watched over it. A whelp of joy from a child on the plane. I was surprised I smiled. But who wouldn’t.Happy puppy hugs. Absolute best therapy!
- Search for lunch took me to a TKMaxx and some cool stuff. Taking it easy instead of trying to cram more sightseeing into the day. A fabulous new experience of a classical concert in an Olympic stadium. The rain added a whole new dimension. Love how music made the sky clear up. Indira Gandhi…. not the perfect pick up line, but points for knowing Finding a lovely little restaurant that served great Halloumi and Falafel.Search for lunch took me to a TKMaxx and some cool stuff. Taking it easy instead of trying to cram more sightseeing into the day. A fabulous new experience of a classical concert in an Olympic stadium. The rain added a whole new dimension. Love how music made the sky clear up. Indira Gandhi…. not the perfect pick up line, but points for knowingFinding a lovely little restaurant that served great Halloumi and Falafel.
- Remembering Nana on her birthday right from when the day started Plan approved. Hope the team is happy. It will be good to see them together. A free trip to the zoo…. we got lucky! So many wonderful, weird animals to watch. Such good company and some interesting conversations that would never have happened otherwise. Getting a non-sports person interested in the game. The Olympics can have that effect.Remembering Nana on her birthday right from when the day startedPlan approved. Hope the team is happy. It will be good to see them together. A free trip to the zoo…. we got lucky! So many wonderful, weird animals to watch. Such good company and some interesting conversations that would never have happened otherwise. Getting a non-sports person interested in the game. The Olympics can have that effect.
- Convincing my team of the way ahead. Travel ban, but we might be able to make it. A rude bastard walk. So glad I made it. Walked for hours though sites I’d already seen, but the extra history and cussing was worth it. Used public transportation all by myself today. Such joy at being independent. Thunderstorm and lightning. Very, very frightening and also disorienting. A thunderstorm that disoriented me right as I left the metro… but Google and good sense got me back to safety. Delighted at the response to my photo theme. It’s fun to let people get creative.Convincing my team of the way ahead.Travel ban, but we might be able to make it. A rude bastard walk. So glad I made it. Walked for hours though sites I’d already seen, but the extra history and cussing was worth it. Used public transportation all by myself today. Such joy at being independent. Thunderstorm and lightning. Very, very frightening and also disorienting. A thunderstorm that disoriented me right as I left the metro… but Google and good sense got me back to safety. Delighted at the response to my photo theme. It’s fun to let people get creative.
- Red as they come. A Picasso jumper and a red dress. What more does one need. Pity the little boys in the train were so awe struck! Doing what is not usually done. Hanging around museum island without really entering a single one. A dinner where the stars were German dishes. So happy to have tasted such good food. A long conversation with a young man. I hope he works things out.Red as they come. A Picasso jumper and a red dress. What more does one need. Pity the little boys in the train were so awe struck!Doing what is not usually done. Hanging around museum island without really entering a single one. A dinner where the stars were German dishes. So happy to have tasted such good food. A long conversation with a young man. I hope he works things out.
- Work. Offloaded from the rest of the days. Time to get some more of Berlin! A possible bonus. Whooo hooo hoo. A very thoughtful gift accompanied with “This had your name on it” Awwwwww.Work. Offloaded from the rest of the days. Time to get some more of Berlin! A possible bonus. Whooo hooo hoo. A very thoughtful gift accompanied with “This had your name on it” Awwwwww.
- Seeing the dark side of the Berlin. Glad I kept my cool and didn’t engage with the angry, shouty lady. A long walk in the beautiful Charlotten park. Such beautiful flowers, such symmetry. A snide 1 liner from a 91 year old on how the palace existed beause of a man who didn’t want his wife around. I get that feeling. Watching the Olympics and loving it. A signature dish made for me. So delighted to be shown so much love and acceptance. Cocktails and therapy. A rather confused waiter coming over to tell us that our drinks will be paid by another patron. No thank you.Seeing the dark side of the Berlin. Glad I kept my cool and didn’t engage with the angry, shouty lady. A long walk in the beautiful Charlotten park. Such beautiful flowers, such symmetry. A snide 1 liner from a 91 year old on how the palace existed beause of a man who didn’t want his wife around. I get that feeling. Watching the Olympics and loving it. A signature dish made for me. So delighted to be shown so much love and acceptance. Cocktails and therapy. A rather confused waiter coming over to tell us that our drinks will be paid by another patron. No thank you.
- A beautiful palace and palace grounds. Great photo opportunities, some of them mine. Finding a great travel buddy. Talking with the family. Glad they had a great time. Flowers for an old lady. Watching the German women’s football team win and an old lady keeping score with her pencil and paper. Tech-upgrade. Swipe not press. Glad a 91 year old used it intuitively. Made the next generation catch up.A beautiful palace and palace grounds.Great photo opportunities, some of them mine. Finding a great travel buddy. Talking with the family. Glad they had a great time. Flowers for an old lady. Watching the German women’s football team win and an old lady keeping score with her pencil and paper. Tech-upgrade. Swipe not press. Glad a 91 year old used it intuitively. Made the next generation catch up.
- Unpacking. Finally. Glad I got to stop living out of a suitcase. Off to see the parliament. And old stone facade and a modern marvel within. Loved the dome. Loved the views. Thinking of Adrian Francis and being grateful for all I learned. Realising that I’m finally in a city where history left such a deep gash. The wall, the energy, the memorials. Glad they haven’t forgotten. A sundae after a long time. Need to shed those kilos quickly though. A wonderful basketball match to end the day. Didn’t know I would get so involved. The Olympics really have me hooked.Unpacking. Finally. Glad I got to stop living out of a suitcase.Off to see the parliament. And old stone facade and a modern marvel within. Loved the dome. Loved the views. Thinking of Adrian Francis and being grateful for all I learned. Realising that I’m finally in a city where history left such a deep gash. The wall, the energy, the memorials. Glad they haven’t forgotten. A sundae after a long time. Need to shed those kilos quickly though. A wonderful basketball match to end the day. Didn’t know I would get so involved. The Olympics really have me hooked.
- Meeting a wonderful 91 year old lady. She was so willing to model. Loved it. A walk through the neighbourhood and a history lesson. Olaf is so knowledgeable. Photographing a family. My train karma still holding strong. Offering my seat to a lady and her lovely baby. Her older daughter wanted some attention too. Getting to see Trevor Noah live… what an experience. It was supposed to start at 20:00. At 20:20 tons of Berliners were still queued out of the Uber Arena for Trevor’s show. We were taking in the views when two guards came out and the lady went.. Oh Scheisse!!! I couldn’t stop laughing and she couldn’t have been more embarrassed. Watching E play with the fountains outside the arena. She was just a happy child. Such a pleasure to see my friends embrace their inner child while they are with me. 2 for 1 cocktails at 00:00 hours. Life is good to us. Celebrating E’s b’day from start to finish 🙂Meeting a wonderful 91 year old lady. She was so willing to model. Loved it.A walk through the neighbourhood and a history lesson. Olaf is so knowledgeable. Photographing a family.My train karma still holding strong. Offering my seat to a lady and her lovely baby. Her older daughter wanted some attention too. Getting to see Trevor Noah live… what an experience. It was supposed to start at 20:00. At 20:20 tons of Berliners were still queued out of the Uber Arena for Trevor’s show. We were taking in the views when two guards came out and the lady went.. Oh Scheisse!!! I couldn’t stop laughing and she couldn’t have been more embarrassed. Watching E play with the fountains outside the arena. She was just a happy child. Such a pleasure to see my friends embrace their inner child while they are with me. 2 for 1 cocktails at 00:00 hours. Life is good to us. Celebrating E’s b’day from start to finish 🙂
- I kept my packing for the morning. Gor ready in record time to find that I had more than an hour to spare. Such joy! Being given a lift to the airport. Lucky me. I am so blessed. Winning the carousel bet at the airport. Not just that… we got back to the hotel in record time! My first taste of Berlin with a very excited hostess. So glad I got a chance to wish her at 12:00 midnight.I kept my packing for the morning. Gor ready in record time to find that I had more than an hour to spare. Such joy!Being given a lift to the airport. Lucky me. I am so blessed. Winning the carousel bet at the airport. Not just that… we got back to the hotel in record time! My first taste of Berlin with a very excited hostess. So glad I got a chance to wish her at 12:00 midnight.
- Not having to do it again. So glad to have someone who gets the concepts. Blueprint material. That is the best compliment an Architect can hope for. That is the compliment I received from IT. So chuffed! Shortbread surprise. A box of shortbread that was shared and much appreciated.Not having to do it again. So glad to have someone who gets the concepts. Blueprint material. That is the best compliment an Architect can hope for. That is the compliment I received from IT. So chuffed! Shortbread surprise. A box of shortbread that was shared and much appreciated.
- Control of the day and the situation. Didn’t take me long to get back into the seat. Yoga after ages. Love how it makes my body feel. No drink. Yes. that’s a choice. May there be many more such days. D edited the video of our family. It turned out amazing….. I dare you to say different.Control of the day and the situation. Didn’t take me long to get back into the seat. Yoga after ages. Love how it makes my body feel. No drink. Yes. that’s a choice. May there be many more such days. D edited the video of our family. It turned out amazing….. I dare you to say different.
- A sober lunch with an unexpected guest. A drunk evening. So much for celebrating being back in Spain. A friend who survived a scary accident. So blessed that we still have him despite his car being totalled.A sober lunch with an unexpected guest. A drunk evening. So much for celebrating being back in Spain. A friend who survived a scary accident. So blessed that we still have him despite his car being totalled.
- A Guinness at 4:00. An uneventful flight. A broken car windshield. A nap. And then, Noche en blanco. Watching a soul heal while he sang Danny Boy. Grief is love in disguise. Good cheer. Decent company. Oscar got a free drink even after calling us the bar-closers. All is good with the world.A Guinness at 4:00. An uneventful flight. A broken car windshield. A nap. And then, Noche en blanco.Watching a soul heal while he sang Danny Boy. Grief is love in disguise.Good cheer. Decent company. Oscar got a free drink even after calling us the bar-closers. All is good with the world.
- A gift to say thank you very much. Much appreciated I might add. She posted all about it and told everyone how appreciated she felt. So glad I indulged. Ice cream before a goodybye. The guy was so tickled, he took lesser from us. Stopping at the Tiger Workshop. Such a pity that it was after hours. Those guys would have been thrilled to know that one of the six has found a loving home. A half moon that looked like it was a coin peeking out of a pocket. So gorgeous. A long, difficult drive back to the north. Must admit… it’s a beautiful drive!A gift to say thank you very much. Much appreciated I might add. She posted all about it and told everyone how appreciated she felt. So glad I indulged. Ice cream before a goodybye. The guy was so tickled, he took lesser from us. Stopping at the Tiger Workshop. Such a pity that it was after hours. Those guys would have been thrilled to know that one of the six has found a loving home. A half moon that looked like it was a coin peeking out of a pocket. So gorgeous. A long, difficult drive back to the north. Must admit… it’s a beautiful drive!
- Shopping for a photoshoot that we had been planning for a long time. A photoshoot to commemorate one we did 10 years ago. Missed mum so much. A friend who sat across three of us and said that we were totally different. It’s amazing how one family could branch out in so many ways! 3 girls… 3 styles … Bored kids who kept slipping away and jumping on the tarp.Shopping for a photoshoot that we had been planning for a long time.A photoshoot to commemorate one we did 10 years ago. Missed mum so much. A friend who sat across three of us and said that we were totally different. It’s amazing how one family could branch out in so many ways! 3 girls… 3 styles …Bored kids who kept slipping away and jumping on the tarp.
- “I want Bajan” responded to with “I want wine, too”. I’ll never get why we are ashamed to say that we will enjoy a glass. Choosing to stay back and take care of ourselves instead of tiring ourselves out again. Night at the museum marathon. So amazed that not everyone had seen the movie. It was fun sharing it with the family.“I want Bajan” responded to with “I want wine, too”. I’ll never get why we are ashamed to say that we will enjoy a glass. Choosing to stay back and take care of ourselves instead of tiring ourselves out again.Night at the museum marathon. So amazed that not everyone had seen the movie. It was fun sharing it with the family.
- Scavenger hunt. An Alice in Wonderland themed scavenger hunt through London! It started in a pub and took us through parts of London even the locals did not know. I must admit, the clues were world class! Such a fun activity! While on the hunt, we paused for a very long time. The walk took the wind out of some. While sitting on a pub-boat, looking out at the water, I realised what solace could be found in this bustling city. So glad I got to share that lovely moment with Dad. Finding the cat and exploring so much of London while doing it! What a fantastic experience this has been! Can’t wait to do the Sherlock Holmes hunt.Scavenger hunt. An Alice in Wonderland themed scavenger hunt through London! It started in a pub and took us through parts of London even the locals did not know. I must admit, the clues were world class! Such a fun activity! While on the hunt, we paused for a very long time. The walk took the wind out of some. While sitting on a pub-boat, looking out at the water, I realised what solace could be found in this bustling city. So glad I got to share that lovely moment with Dad.Finding the cat and exploring so much of London while doing it! What a fantastic experience this has been! Can’t wait to do the Sherlock Holmes hunt.
- Compliments on my dressing. Love that it’s something I learned and own. A and A leading the way. The walk was longer than expected. Such a good evening. Laughing, dancing and eating with the family. So glad that A & A were there and met the whole family.Compliments on my dressing. Love that it’s something I learned and own. A and A leading the way. The walk was longer than expected.Such a good evening. Laughing, dancing and eating with the family. So glad that A & A were there and met the whole family.
- Sunday mass. Felt good to have the whole family around. Meeting M and V. So glad I finally met them. Never knew we’d click so well. Cheeky comments at a surprise party that turned out fantastic. The mafia video I always wanted to take. It turned out well enough.
Mafia Fam
Sunday mass. Felt good to have the whole family around. Meeting M and V. So glad I finally met them. Never knew we’d click so well. Cheeky comments at a surprise party that turned out fantastic. The mafia video I always wanted to take. It turned out well enough.Mafia Fam
- A long drive from north to south. Some interesting food along the way… Scots love to fry things… Green and blue all the way from Scotland to Edinbrugh. Beautiful little kids with blond curls and blue eyes. Dad’s joy at spying us from the window. Seeing the kids all grown and beautiful.A long drive from north to south. Some interesting food along the way… Scots love to fry things… Green and blue all the way from Scotland to Edinbrugh. Beautiful little kids with blond curls and blue eyes. Dad’s joy at spying us from the window. Seeing the kids all grown and beautiful.
- Struck by Crowdstrike, but delayed by just an hour. It was hilarious to see all the blue screens. An uneventful flight to a beautiful country. Even the border guards are much more polite. Gorgeous mansion that reminded me of an Agatha Christies book. It used to be a place where Shetland ponies were raised. It later turned into a house for women and in the 70s it became a hotel. A room that’s worth having. So much pretty going on.Struck by Crowdstrike, but delayed by just an hour. It was hilarious to see all the blue screens. An uneventful flight to a beautiful country. Even the border guards are much more polite.Gorgeous mansion that reminded me of an Agatha Christies book. It used to be a place where Shetland ponies were raised. It later turned into a house for women and in the 70s it became a hotel. A room that’s worth having. So much pretty going on.
- Closing on a high. Colouring my hair again. I miss my old hairstylist. She was willing to experiment. Packing perfectly and just enough too.Closing on a high.Colouring my hair again. I miss my old hairstylist. She was willing to experiment. Packing perfectly and just enough too.
- Another day of the workshop. Tempers flaring, but work getting done too. The joy of using my convertible. Love the mountain roads.Another day of the workshop. Tempers flaring, but work getting done too. The joy of using my convertible. Love the mountain roads.
- Workshop time. A funny sign that got everyone shooting it. Sharing corporate stories with the team. Staying at Elke’s. Shuo was kind, and funny.Workshop time.A funny sign that got everyone shooting it. Sharing corporate stories with the team. Staying at Elke’s. Shuo was kind, and funny.
- Wearing my scarf differently. Loving it. Wimbledon and ND sent packing by Alcaraz. Glad I got a VPN on the right day. It came home… to Spain. Such joy.Wearing my scarf differently. Loving it.Wimbledon and ND sent packing by Alcaraz. Glad I got a VPN on the right day.It came home… to Spain. Such joy.
- A surprise call that made me smile. An amazon article that made me happy. Time to test-drive it. Garden plans. While watering the yard. I came up with some cool new ideas.A surprise call that made me smile. An amazon article that made me happy. Time to test-drive it. Garden plans. While watering the yard. I came up with some cool new ideas.
- One of the best medical experiences I’ve had in forever. An invitation to Germany… but I had to pass. A long, energising chat with my bestie. We are so good for each other. A simple question “I’ve bought something that will make you happy” and the lists it generated.One of the best medical experiences I’ve had in forever. An invitation to Germany… but I had to pass. A long, energising chat with my bestie. We are so good for each other. A simple question “I’ve bought something that will make you happy” and the lists it generated.
- A better presentation than I expected considering I was only given last minute notice. Chores that kept me on my feet. Happy little dogs that responded to my every beck and call. A church performance to remember. Such a wonderful idea. Hope E can pull it off for her son’s wedding!A better presentation than I expected considering I was only given last minute notice. Chores that kept me on my feet. Happy little dogs that responded to my every beck and call. A church performance to remember. Such a wonderful idea. Hope E can pull it off for her son’s wedding!
- Talking things through and changing our way of working. Hope it helps us get results. “I hope you dance” has always been one of my favourites. I was invited to a party today, but I hadn’t the energy to do so. I finally got ready and got out and I’m happy I did. It was a lovely evening at J’s place. Only marred by the win of the English team. All the way to Madrid the only song playing in my head was !I hope you dance!” Glad I lived my motto. Glad to spend time with my tribe.Talking things through and changing our way of working. Hope it helps us get results.“I hope you dance” has always been one of my favourites. I was invited to a party today, but I hadn’t the energy to do so. I finally got ready and got out and I’m happy I did. It was a lovely evening at J’s place. Only marred by the win of the English team. All the way to Madrid the only song playing in my head was !I hope you dance!” Glad I lived my motto.Glad to spend time with my tribe.
- Listening to my body and taking time off. Peace glorious peace. A win. A win that made me happy. May we win even more. A birthday wish that turned out to be a long, long call.Listening to my body and taking time off. Peace glorious peace.A win. A win that made me happy. May we win even more.A birthday wish that turned out to be a long, long call.
- A long walk in the not so un-hot sun. Restarting the A2Z photography group. Realising I have some gorgeous photos.A long walk in the not so un-hot sun. Restarting the A2Z photography group. Realising I have some gorgeous photos.
- Familiar faces at mass A pre-boda photoshoot. Pity the sun was not a friend to us. A wedding invitation. Plans are afoot.Familiar faces at mass A pre-boda photoshoot. Pity the sun was not a friend to us. A wedding invitation. Plans are afoot.
- Driving a porsche. Decided not to buy it… but I’m glad I got the feel of that engine. Terrace Party at Jalex. Always so much fun. Sunset to die for. So glad that my friends have such a wonderful view. Great music and being cheeky enough to sing … off key too.Driving a porsche. Decided not to buy it… but I’m glad I got the feel of that engine. Terrace Party at Jalex. Always so much fun. Sunset to die for. So glad that my friends have such a wonderful view. Great music and being cheeky enough to sing … off key too.
- Office to meet the big boss face to face. Also a day I had to present what we were doing. So glad both went very well. Looking gorgeous in pink. Love my new Goby heels. Hair like a piece of art. That’s what a colleague described me as. A colleague who could become a friend. So glad to finally find an English speaker at work.Office to meet the big boss face to face. Also a day I had to present what we were doing. So glad both went very well. Looking gorgeous in pink. Love my new Goby heels. Hair like a piece of art. That’s what a colleague described me as. A colleague who could become a friend. So glad to finally find an English speaker at work.
- Vision, strategy and implementation. Getting it all under control. The awe of my not so easily impressed developer. I think we found the right person. A lovely walk with my bestie. The pub owner calling out for us to stop when we didn’t show any sign of slowing down.Vision, strategy and implementation. Getting it all under control. The awe of my not so easily impressed developer. I think we found the right person. A lovely walk with my bestie. The pub owner calling out for us to stop when we didn’t show any sign of slowing down.
- Scouting for places to shoot in and accompanied by the best of people. I really do enjoy time with D.Scouting for places to shoot in and accompanied by the best of people. I really do enjoy time with D.
- A mass to remember. Gospel. White clapping. Abide with me. Tears. Oh Happy day! Selling calorie free doughnuts. At least that’s what I call the doughnuts we sell at mass. A dragon glove that I have obsessed over. So glad to have it gifted to me for my birthday. A Mac that works like new. Irish breakfast and Guinness. What more can the world ask for. Stories of a waitress. Wow. Live and learn. Being likened to Angelina Jolie… that doesn’t happen often enough.A mass to remember. Gospel. White clapping. Abide with me. Tears. Oh Happy day! Selling calorie free doughnuts. At least that’s what I call the doughnuts we sell at mass. A dragon glove that I have obsessed over. So glad to have it gifted to me for my birthday. A Mac that works like new. Irish breakfast and Guinness. What more can the world ask for. Stories of a waitress. Wow. Live and learn. Being likened to Angelina Jolie… that doesn’t happen often enough.
- Me-time. Finally. So good to not be on the clock for a day. So good to be in a quiet place. Ideas for a photoshoot Rain and happy flowers. This is such a strange summer. Peeper-fry. Not exactly, but not as bad. Finding music that I enjoy. Looking for things I might like doing.Me-time. Finally. So good to not be on the clock for a day. So good to be in a quiet place. Ideas for a photoshoot Rain and happy flowers. This is such a strange summer. Peeper-fry. Not exactly, but not as bad. Finding music that I enjoy. Looking for things I might like doing.
- A green for the virtualiser. A pioneer of the Architects council. A budget that could work without extra work. Catching up on diagrams and documentation. So glad I know what it is we are focussing on selling next year. Makes life less complicated. I was so afraid of receiving a mail from Apple telling me that I need to pay. When I saw a mail from them, for a second, my heart stopped beating, but it was just a confirmation for the pickup of the device. It was fixed under warranty. Oh Happy Day! So happy to be out. I have a lovely garden, but being out makes me take notice of everything. There is such beauty around us. Sitting around and chatting. Glad I have someone to discuss stuff with. Glad I can give them homemade chicken tikka masala. Auri’s gorgeous hair. Love it!A green for the virtualiser. A pioneer of the Architects council. A budget that could work without extra work. Catching up on diagrams and documentation. So glad I know what it is we are focussing on selling next year. Makes life less complicated. I was so afraid of receiving a mail from Apple telling me that I need to pay. When I saw a mail from them, for a second, my heart stopped beating, but it was just a confirmation for the pickup of the device. It was fixed under warranty. Oh Happy Day! So happy to be out. I have a lovely garden, but being out makes me take notice of everything. There is such beauty around us. Sitting around and chatting. Glad I have someone to discuss stuff with. Glad I can give them homemade chicken tikka masala.Auri’s gorgeous hair. Love it!
- Surprise, surprise… you need to present. Last day of another colleague, so his job became mine. A deck that made no head nor tail. But challenge accepted.Surprise, surprise… you need to present. Last day of another colleague, so his job became mine.A deck that made no head nor tail. But challenge accepted.
- Rainsisters deliver everything they promised. Can’t wait to wear my beautiful raincoat. Shooting flowers after a thunderstorm. Water just adds to their beauty. Georgia making no 7 cry. There are some teams I can’t like. Mostly because of the arrogant individuals they choose to represent them.Rainsisters deliver everything they promised. Can’t wait to wear my beautiful raincoat. Shooting flowers after a thunderstorm. Water just adds to their beauty.Georgia making no 7 cry. There are some teams I can’t like. Mostly because of the arrogant individuals they choose to represent them.
- Warranty. Giving it in and praying that it would be covered under warranty. The cost was humungous. And it being brand new too. Redoing it. Gift of presence gifted with crimson hued skies. Went to meet D to console him. Met with a sky that was worth a picture. Tired but still bitchy. That’s when you know your true esssence.Warranty. Giving it in and praying that it would be covered under warranty. The cost was humungous. And it being brand new too. Redoing it. Gift of presence gifted with crimson hued skies. Went to meet D to console him. Met with a sky that was worth a picture. Tired but still bitchy. That’s when you know your true esssence.
- Don’t normally like my pics. Loved these. Dad staying up to help me with documents. So blessed. A poem that reminded me of mum.Don’t normally like my pics. Loved these. Dad staying up to help me with documents. So blessed. A poem that reminded me of mum.
- Mass like it should be. Lost another pair of shoes. Getting the energy going in my photography group. Learning about Indian sites and VPNs. Sheesh. Asking for help. A screen that no longer worked.Mass like it should be.Lost another pair of shoes. Getting the energy going in my photography group. Learning about Indian sites and VPNs. Sheesh. Asking for help. A screen that no longer worked.
- Dressing gorgeous. Looking it too. 3 little birds. Birthday gifts. A setup that took my breath away. So many people who remembered me. Feels good to be exotic. Getting the party started and having a partner to do it with. Didn’t think a lady I can barely communicate with will be such fun.Dressing gorgeous. Looking it too. 3 little birds.Birthday gifts. A setup that took my breath away. So many people who remembered me. Feels good to be exotic. Getting the party started and having a partner to do it with.Didn’t think a lady I can barely communicate with will be such fun.
- Kicking arse at Star Wars deck building. Talking more Spanish than I did in a long time.Kicking arse at Star Wars deck building.Talking more Spanish than I did in a long time.
- Second day of the workshop and we have been so successful in defining and creating our products. Being there for a friend while he assimilated a great loss. Wish I could have spent more time. A win for Spain in one of the best matches so far. Each team gave it their all. Football and acting!Second day of the workshop and we have been so successful in defining and creating our products. Being there for a friend while he assimilated a great loss. Wish I could have spent more time. A win for Spain in one of the best matches so far. Each team gave it their all. Football and acting!
- Father smiling out a “you’ve been naughty” accusation. Catching up with the helpers of OLM and being able to help out a bit too. D made it to mass… was so happy to see him again. Seeing a family I haven’t seen in a long time. A warm, genuine hug. A little old lady complimenting me only to be called my role model … loved her style. The story of Aunt Rose… and the surprising “sobrino”. Encouraging the ministries to talk to each other. A birthday present. I almost forgot that I just had mine. Talking to dad and knowing that his cataract surgery went well. A genuine I love you 😀 Stephen West books. They are a joy to own. Working on my ikigai.Father smiling out a “you’ve been naughty” accusation. Catching up with the helpers of OLM and being able to help out a bit too. D made it to mass… was so happy to see him again. Seeing a family I haven’t seen in a long time. A warm, genuine hug. A little old lady complimenting me only to be called my role model … loved her style. The story of Aunt Rose… and the surprising “sobrino”. Encouraging the ministries to talk to each other. A birthday present. I almost forgot that I just had mine. Talking to dad and knowing that his cataract surgery went well. A genuine I love you 😀 Stephen West books. They are a joy to own. Working on my ikigai.
- Feeling gorgeous for a lunch at Chimenea. High heels have that effect on me. Not giving up on my friends. Making it to Madrid and not having to pay for parking. Small talk while helping I with suspenders. That has become a joke for the book. “How was Croatia” Helping with makeup…. we did a good job of it. Strutting down the streets of Madrid and the reactions… from horror to applause. A strange experience that has left me confused… Rocky Horror …. Door to door in a 5+ service … Thanks Jalex. A long catch up with E. We haven’t talked in years. It felt good catching up on all the action.Feeling gorgeous for a lunch at Chimenea. High heels have that effect on me. Not giving up on my friends. Making it to Madrid and not having to pay for parking. Small talk while helping I with suspenders. That has become a joke for the book. “How was Croatia” Helping with makeup…. we did a good job of it. Strutting down the streets of Madrid and the reactions… from horror to applause. A strange experience that has left me confused… Rocky Horror …. Door to door in a 5+ service … Thanks Jalex. A long catch up with E. We haven’t talked in years. It felt good catching up on all the action.
- 2017
The Balkans
A third of the Balkans May 31 – June 14 2024
General: Views: Turquoise water. So verdant. I firmly believe that it’s because there aren’t many people here. May it always remain so. May nature survive and blossom even! Expensive…. phew… too many North Europeans here. Prices are set for them and seem cheap to them, but to the rest of Europe, they are nothing good. Rude…. rather short. For a country that depends on tourism, one expects better. Not everyone has visited your country and not all brown people are trying to immigrate. Calm down. Advice: Rocky beaches. Carry shoes for water. Sunscreen.Too many cars, too few spots. And we only visited in June.Cash only B&H. Pain. Closes at 10 too… and no empathy.Slovenia castle a rip off. 32 + parking.- 2024
- An almost lackadaisical attempt to get ready and leave. Love days when I don’t need to rush off. My watch better be telling me that I ain’t stressed at all. Flying into Zagreb, we broke through clouds to the greenest green. And in the distance, sun through the clouds made the whole landscape seem so magical. I have seen many a beautiful view from the sky, but this one is a winner! The thunderstorm that quelled just before we arrived left a beautiful rainbow in the sky. What a welcome. The accent sounded harsh, rude even. It took me a while to realise that they weren’t being rude. Quite the contrary. And then I remembered when I heard it. Ragnarok. Strange how our mother tongue influences every language we learn and maybe even alters the perceptions of others listening to it. Glad I didn’t judge too quickly. Nature is. While knitting on the plane I suddenly realised that we often give nature such weird adjectives. But none of them are really true. Cruel, beautiful, weird…. Nature is all of that and none of that. Nature just is. Gone with the wind. Maybe I’m in love with an idea, with potential, not really a person.An almost lackadaisical attempt to get ready and leave. Love days when I don’t need to rush off. My watch better be telling me that I ain’t stressed at all. Flying into Zagreb, we broke through clouds to the greenest green. And in the distance, sun through the clouds made the whole landscape seem so magical. I have seen many a beautiful view from the sky, but this one is a winner! The thunderstorm that quelled just before we arrived left a beautiful rainbow in the sky. What a welcome.The accent sounded harsh, rude even. It took me a while to realise that they weren’t being rude. Quite the contrary. And then I remembered when I heard it. Ragnarok. Strange how our mother tongue influences every language we learn and maybe even alters the perceptions of others listening to it. Glad I didn’t judge too quickly. Nature is. While knitting on the plane I suddenly realised that we often give nature such weird adjectives. But none of them are really true. Cruel, beautiful, weird…. Nature is all of that and none of that. Nature just is. Gone with the wind. Maybe I’m in love with an idea, with potential, not really a person.
- A quiet last day. Quiet only because it was a holiday elsewhere. Glad I could go into details and delegate everything. The dog-guardian is here. The dogs sense there is something going to happen. But he is good to them. Got my hair done. Mostly violet. Might have to get a few more pinks, but the compliments still came my way. Not happy with one goodbye, I went back for Trivia and helped through the evening. So glad I could spend time with D.A quiet last day. Quiet only because it was a holiday elsewhere. Glad I could go into details and delegate everything. The dog-guardian is here. The dogs sense there is something going to happen. But he is good to them. Got my hair done. Mostly violet. Might have to get a few more pinks, but the compliments still came my way. Not happy with one goodbye, I went back for Trivia and helped through the evening. So glad I could spend time with D.
- Handing over all assignments and making sure everyone is working while I’m out. Glad it was taken in the right spirit. An interesting demo, but they aren’t what we are looking for. A strange comment from a colleague explaining the absence of a key stakeholder. Joining D for a session because I knew how hard it was. Glad we got to crack some PJs. Glad my presence was met with gratitude. Sometimes showing up is all someone else needs.Handing over all assignments and making sure everyone is working while I’m out. Glad it was taken in the right spirit. An interesting demo, but they aren’t what we are looking for. A strange comment from a colleague explaining the absence of a key stakeholder. Joining D for a session because I knew how hard it was. Glad we got to crack some PJs. Glad my presence was met with gratitude. Sometimes showing up is all someone else needs.
- Remembering to delegate instead of trying to do it all meself. It works. Finding 15 dresses for my trip. I really should be reusing clothes. I am so blessed to have so much! Heeramandi… not what I thought I’d enjoy, but the “shuddh hindi” the cinematography and the simple. beautiful ending. Loved it! A genuine Thank You from Father and Judy. So glad I can give my gifts for the glory of God.Remembering to delegate instead of trying to do it all meself. It works. Finding 15 dresses for my trip. I really should be reusing clothes. I am so blessed to have so much! Heeramandi… not what I thought I’d enjoy, but the “shuddh hindi” the cinematography and the simple. beautiful ending. Loved it! A genuine Thank You from Father and Judy. So glad I can give my gifts for the glory of God.
- Making slow but steady progress with my paperwork. A little bird that was dazed and dehydrated. Glad we were able to rescue it and take it to a sanctuary. Arranging a few flowers for mum. So happy to remember her and her warm memories. Playing the best and worst wavelength games in one evening.Making slow but steady progress with my paperwork. A little bird that was dazed and dehydrated. Glad we were able to rescue it and take it to a sanctuary. Arranging a few flowers for mum. So happy to remember her and her warm memories. Playing the best and worst wavelength games in one evening.
- After mass, a lovely lady from Singapore stopped me to tell me that in all her years as a Catholic, in all the different countries she has attended mass in, she found my reading to be the most beautiful. My heart burst with joy. Especially considering Donal didn’t just read, he proclaimed! I’m so grateful to people for their generous compliments. Being a reader is such a gift. Being told I look amazing, as always. I am so happy to have such a wonderful tribe. The gratitude of 3 deacons who knew that I prayed for them especially when I was in Lourdes. I pray that Mother Mary keeps their vocation alive. The faith and tradition of the Samoan Rugby Team. So delighted to have them at OLM. Such lovely kids. I wish them well. P’s little boy. So happy he is going to be part of OLM. We got a great idea for the 50th anniversary. Stories of old and new parishioners. Being told that I should follow the sermon. Getting a chance to remind the preacher that he should follow his own words. It’s great to have such a lovely relationship with a to-be priest. A friend who needed prayers. Gave her a little medal from Lourdes. And a little pep talk. Didn’t know that E thought my prayers are so powerful. I fell like I’m following in mum’s footsteps. Such a pleasure. Rooting for Leeds. Only for John. Didn’t happen, but his last memory is of his team winning. Convertible days. Admiring gazes. Love this season!After mass, a lovely lady from Singapore stopped me to tell me that in all her years as a Catholic, in all the different countries she has attended mass in, she found my reading to be the most beautiful. My heart burst with joy. Especially considering Donal didn’t just read, he proclaimed! I’m so grateful to people for their generous compliments. Being a reader is such a gift. Being told I look amazing, as always. I am so happy to have such a wonderful tribe. The gratitude of 3 deacons who knew that I prayed for them especially when I was in Lourdes. I pray that Mother Mary keeps their vocation alive. The faith and tradition of the Samoan Rugby Team. So delighted to have them at OLM. Such lovely kids. I wish them well. P’s little boy. So happy he is going to be part of OLM. We got a great idea for the 50th anniversary. Stories of old and new parishioners. Being told that I should follow the sermon. Getting a chance to remind the preacher that he should follow his own words. It’s great to have such a lovely relationship with a to-be priest. A friend who needed prayers. Gave her a little medal from Lourdes. And a little pep talk. Didn’t know that E thought my prayers are so powerful. I fell like I’m following in mum’s footsteps. Such a pleasure. Rooting for Leeds. Only for John. Didn’t happen, but his last memory is of his team winning. Convertible days. Admiring gazes. Love this season!
- Poppies, daisies and all the lovely wildflowers anyone could ask for. While knitting on the train I delivered a gift. Didn’t expect it to be so gleefully accepted. The volunteer gratitude party. Such joy. So good to see so many people coming together to make OLM and San Damaso such a wonderful place to be. Rocked the evening with a simple skirt and Mum’s gorgeous green silk shirt. I felt hugged by her. Tried a perfume I was gifted months ago. It is amazing. Am surprised I haven’t tried it before.Poppies, daisies and all the lovely wildflowers anyone could ask for. While knitting on the train I delivered a gift. Didn’t expect it to be so gleefully accepted. The volunteer gratitude party. Such joy. So good to see so many people coming together to make OLM and San Damaso such a wonderful place to be. Rocked the evening with a simple skirt and Mum’s gorgeous green silk shirt. I felt hugged by her. Tried a perfume I was gifted months ago. It is amazing. Am surprised I haven’t tried it before.
- Interviews to remember. A session to bring everyone on board. I think we made it. A red balloon waving in the wind. Biscuit from one of the best biscuiteers in London. Such a joy. Being there, although I wasn’t at the top of my game.Interviews to remember. A session to bring everyone on board. I think we made it. A red balloon waving in the wind. Biscuit from one of the best biscuiteers in London. Such a joy. Being there, although I wasn’t at the top of my game.
- One of the best sprints we have ever had. Love what we have created. The luxury of lunch because I had to feed two little critters. But homemade pizza in the hot, hot sun. What a lovely day! Sharing an evening and a few laughs with a friend. He was so close to breaking down and me with him. Lunch on Sunday will be epic.One of the best sprints we have ever had. Love what we have created. The luxury of lunch because I had to feed two little critters. But homemade pizza in the hot, hot sun. What a lovely day!Sharing an evening and a few laughs with a friend. He was so close to breaking down and me with him. Lunch on Sunday will be epic.
- Helping a Boomer get back online. So glad he’s blogging again! Another yoga lesson. Been ages, but glad to be back at it. A little boy who might becomes a genius thanks to a little tutoring by me.Helping a Boomer get back online. So glad he’s blogging again! Another yoga lesson. Been ages, but glad to be back at it. A little boy who might becomes a genius thanks to a little tutoring by me.
- Back at work. Tired in half hour, but loving what I am creating. A drink with the bereaved. So much unsaid. So much understood.Back at work. Tired in half hour, but loving what I am creating. A drink with the bereaved. So much unsaid. So much understood.
“I will miss you” a spontaneous outburst from my little M on knowing he won’t see me when he gets back from school.
Gratitude on me making myself available.
Cool gifts. Can’t wait to use them.
An eventless check-in. An eventless journey. So glad I got picked up. I’m really so blessed.
“I will miss you” a spontaneous outburst from my little M on knowing he won’t see me when he gets back from school.
Gratitude on me making myself available.
Cool gifts. Can’t wait to use them.
An eventless check-in. An eventless journey. So glad I got picked up. I’m really so blessed.
Sounds of an airport while in bed.
A chaiiwala picnic breakfast.
Games with the girls. 28/36 on the first attempt ain’t all that bad.
A sleepy goodbye.
A walk, a talk and a whole lot of love. Such a wonderful trip.
4 hour door to door. A perfect trip.
Kindness is a bottle of whiskey and a steak. RIP John. D’s brother.
J’s kind words about mum and how touched he was at the way she welcomed him.
Sounds of an airport while in bed.
A chaiiwala picnic breakfast.
Games with the girls. 28/36 on the first attempt ain’t all that bad.
A sleepy goodbye.
A walk, a talk and a whole lot of love. Such a wonderful trip.
4 hour door to door. A perfect trip.
Kindness is a bottle of whiskey and a steak. RIP John. D’s brother.
J’s kind words about mum and how touched he was at the way she welcomed him.
Brunch at a place that was instagrammable.
Bubble tea.
In search of the perfect pair. Just wasn’t the day though.
A taste of the weekend and good weather in Birmingham. We bumped into every soul that lives there. So glad we could find a little place to sit and chat.
Slowing down and listening to our bodies.
A secret so heavy. A heart left much lighter.
A game that took us a bit to get good at, but we nailed it.
Brunch at a place that was instagrammable.
Bubble tea.
In search of the perfect pair. Just wasn’t the day though.
A taste of the weekend and good weather in Birmingham. We bumped into every soul that lives there. So glad we could find a little place to sit and chat.
Slowing down and listening to our bodies.
A secret so heavy. A heart left much lighter.
A game that took us a bit to get good at, but we nailed it.
A quiet day by the canals.
Tons of compliments coming my way. Those shoes. But maybe more than just the shoes.
The library and secret garden… I’m in love.
An unobstructed view of the centre of town.
A chance to shoot a lovely, young couple. Pan chops made just for me.
Live music. Dancing with no interference. Stepping it up to a club and dancing our hearts out.
A bit of a shocker at the end of the night. Flattering to know that being fully dressed gets more attention than letting it all hang out.
A cigarette after almost 11 years. Glad to know I still hate them.
A quiet day by the canals.
Tons of compliments coming my way. Those shoes. But maybe more than just the shoes.
The library and secret garden… I’m in love.
An unobstructed view of the centre of town.
A chance to shoot a lovely, young couple.Pan chops made just for me.
Live music. Dancing with no interference. Stepping it up to a club and dancing our hearts out.
A bit of a shocker at the end of the night. Flattering to know that being fully dressed gets more attention than letting it all hang out.
A cigarette after almost 11 years. Glad to know I still hate them.
Validation of my processes by an amazing Head of RnD that made me proud to be where I am.
Validation of my technology choices. Oh the joy!
Elan all the way… someone had to bring it.
A 24 year old loving my energy and wondering why I didn’t join them earlier.
Connecting with N. Oh what a joy!
Validation of my processes by an amazing Head of RnD that made me proud to be where I am.
Validation of my technology choices. Oh the joy!
Elan all the way… someone had to bring it.
A 24 year old loving my energy and wondering why I didn’t join them earlier.
Connecting with N. Oh what a joy!
A debate on mesh vs fabric and seeing my idea come out on top.
A Minority report-esque demo that had my heart.
A job offer.
Love what you are wearing. Sounds great when it’s a 6 foot muchacho who tells you that.
D.W stopping me to compliment my hari and dress and shoes.
A debate on mesh vs fabric and seeing my idea come out on top.
A Minority report-esque demo that had my heart.
A job offer.
Love what you are wearing. Sounds great when it’s a 6 foot muchacho who tells you that.
D.W stopping me to compliment my hari and dress and shoes.
Weeks ago I was asked to change from Fabric to Mesh. Today I hear the Mesh has been written off. I am joyous.
Reaching in 6.5 minutes. In heels. Never keep a child waiting.
A Guinness while waiting for a music lesson to finish. A chance to talk about Cybersecurity and to raise awareness.
Weeks ago I was asked to change from Fabric to Mesh. Today I hear the Mesh has been written off. I am joyous.
Reaching in 6.5 minutes. In heels. Never keep a child waiting.
A Guinness while waiting for a music lesson to finish. A chance to talk about Cybersecurity and to raise awareness.
A serene mass.
Holding out for the perfect coat and a 5 pound dress that I didn’t realise I’d be using so soon.
A chat that went on giving the kids time to play. A comment on how my hair smelled despite me spending half the evening cleaning dishes. Ham had me telling stories I had long forgotten. Nostalgia… you do mean so much.
A serene mass.
Holding out for the perfect coat and a 5 pound dress that I didn’t realise I’d be using so soon.
A chat that went on giving the kids time to play. A comment on how my hair smelled despite me spending half the evening cleaning dishes. Ham had me telling stories I had long forgotten. Nostalgia… you do mean so much.
Lunch with the lovely Wades.
Great food. Better conversations. Definitely an experience to remember.
Shooting the Wades and thinking… life goals. They still look at each other with so much love. I wish them many more amazing adventures.
Lunch with the lovely Wades.
Great food. Better conversations. Definitely an experience to remember.
Shooting the Wades and thinking… life goals. They still look at each other with so much love. I wish them many more amazing adventures.
A walk, a browse and a menu we enjoyed.
Meeting a friend and feeling all those old-feels come back. Such a pleasure to see them doing well.
A fab evening even though I was not prepared for it.
A wonderful, well behaved boy who made my heart swell with pride.
A friend who got her PhD. A friend who aced a meeting. Glad the universe is giving back to the deserving.
A walk, a browse and a menu we enjoyed.
Meeting a friend and feeling all those old-feels come back. Such a pleasure to see them doing well.
A fab evening even though I was not prepared for it.
A wonderful, well behaved boy who made my heart swell with pride.
A friend who got her PhD. A friend who aced a meeting. Glad the universe is giving back to the deserving.
Flowers in the garden.
A happy lego-assembling kid.
Discovering more that I thought possible about a product I had almost written off.
Flowers in the garden.
A happy lego-assembling kid.
Discovering more that I thought possible about a product I had almost written off.
- Getting dropped off at the airport… beats the train trip 🙂 Being the most colourful person in town. What a pity this lovely city is so dowdy. Good thing is that it helps anyone with a spark stand out. A sleepy but kind family that stayed up to stay hello and chat a bit.Getting dropped off at the airport… beats the train trip 🙂 Being the most colourful person in town. What a pity this lovely city is so dowdy. Good thing is that it helps anyone with a spark stand out. A sleepy but kind family that stayed up to stay hello and chat a bit.
- Told that I should be cloned. And another voice chimed in with “we can barely take one of her”. So glad I have the answers. Chatting with a friend and wishing we could talk forever. I miss heartfelt conversations. Sometimes, some things need to be said. And once they are said, it feels good. Even if it’s not something you want to hear. Getting to know the news from home. A certification. A doctor’s appointment. A house sale.Told that I should be cloned. And another voice chimed in with “we can barely take one of her”. So glad I have the answers. Chatting with a friend and wishing we could talk forever. I miss heartfelt conversations. Sometimes, some things need to be said. And once they are said, it feels good. Even if it’s not something you want to hear. Getting to know the news from home. A certification. A doctor’s appointment. A house sale.
- The Indian VFS office is much better than expected. So good to find them competent and kind. Putting together our documentation and finding that we are way ahead of everyone. Again. A burrito too much. But it was so yumm, yumm, yumm.The Indian VFS office is much better than expected. So good to find them competent and kind. Putting together our documentation and finding that we are way ahead of everyone. Again. A burrito too much. But it was so yumm, yumm, yumm.
Tired but undeterred.
A coffee that woke us up just enough.
Crosswords all the way back.
Tired but undeterred.
A coffee that woke us up just enough.
Crosswords all the way back.
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Adventure time… A trip to Lourdes, but a slow, lowkey one. And how better to start it than with crosswords! Teaching photo hacks and seeing them work in the now! Wow …. just a little angle can make such a huge difference. Scenes of Barcelona. Gorgeous weather, full tummies and a seller who spoke to […]Rolling French hills, a bit of mist to give them mystery and fresh, pure spring air. The perfect setting for our pilgrimage! Excited steps leading us downhill to the hotel. The thought of going uphill on the last day wasn’t going to dampen the mood. The sanctuary and the joy our approaching steps brought.The sun showing up […]Italian mass at the Basillica. It’s amazing how Faith is not bound by language. A view of the relics of Bernadette and a small prayer.Blessing our trinkets with trickles from the grotto.Candles as love offerings. I’ll never understand how gestures like this can soothe ones soul, but I can guarantee you that they work. Srilankan Lunch. A […]English mass. Finally.Gemmail – enamel gems in the church below ground.A final goodbye. To the people, the place and the peace.Comfortable bus. Compared to the nightmare buses we had before. This was amazing. Fabulous views of the French countryside. Lourdes is spiritual. Lourdes is beautiful!Great joint for dinner and yes… what a lovely dinner it was. […]Tired but undeterred.A coffee that woke us up just enough.Crosswords all the way back.- 2024
English mass. Finally.
Gemmail – enamel gems in the church below ground.
A final goodbye. To the people, the place and the peace.
Comfortable bus. Compared to the nightmare buses we had before. This was amazing.
Fabulous views of the French countryside. Lourdes is spiritual. Lourdes is beautiful!
Great joint for dinner and yes… what a lovely dinner it was. The cocktails were specialties of the place and were so worth it!
English mass. Finally.
Gemmail – enamel gems in the church below ground.
A final goodbye. To the people, the place and the peace.
Comfortable bus. Compared to the nightmare buses we had before. This was amazing.
Fabulous views of the French countryside. Lourdes is spiritual. Lourdes is beautiful!
Great joint for dinner and yes… what a lovely dinner it was. The cocktails were specialties of the place and were so worth it!
Italian mass at the Basillica. It’s amazing how Faith is not bound by language.
A view of the relics of Bernadette and a small prayer.
Blessing our trinkets with trickles from the grotto.
Candles as love offerings. I’ll never understand how gestures like this can soothe ones soul, but I can guarantee you that they work.
Srilankan Lunch. A masala dosa for me, please.
Ardent Adoration in the underground sanctuary. It took me a little while to find and then I was surprised at how many entrances I had overlooked.
While trying to get a video the Ave Maria before the chiming of the bells, I was approached to take a photo which I hurriedly took. I immediately switched to videographer mode, but was approached by my really grateful subject and gifted a little pendant shaped like an angel. I had always wanted a pin of an angel. I was delighted to earn one.
Right before the bells toll, an Ave Maria chimes at Lourdes. In all my time there, I tried to get at least one video of it.
Moving night rosary. Love the Marian procession and the way everyone spontaneously raised their candles at the Ave. Thousands of faithful thronged together and recited the rosary. If ever you need your faith renewed, go to Lourdes!
A group of hearing impaired believers led in the Rosary by their passionate, signing guides. I couldn’t stop watching them or admiring them.
A spectacular day… weather wise and every other wise too.
Italian mass at the Basillica. It’s amazing how Faith is not bound by language.
A view of the relics of Bernadette and a small prayer.
Blessing our trinkets with trickles from the grotto.
Candles as love offerings. I’ll never understand how gestures like this can soothe ones soul, but I can guarantee you that they work.
Srilankan Lunch. A masala dosa for me, please.
Ardent Adoration in the underground sanctuary. It took me a little while to find and then I was surprised at how many entrances I had overlooked.
While trying to get a video the Ave Maria before the chiming of the bells, I was approached to take a photo which I hurriedly took. I immediately switched to videographer mode, but was approached by my really grateful subject and gifted a little pendant shaped like an angel. I had always wanted a pin of an angel. I was delighted to earn one.
Right before the bells toll, an Ave Maria chimes at Lourdes. In all my time there, I tried to get at least one video of it.
Moving night rosary. Love the Marian procession and the way everyone spontaneously raised their candles at the Ave. Thousands of faithful thronged together and recited the rosary. If ever you need your faith renewed, go to Lourdes!
A group of hearing impaired believers led in the Rosary by their passionate, signing guides. I couldn’t stop watching them or admiring them.
A spectacular day… weather wise and every other wise too.
Rolling French hills, a bit of mist to give them mystery and fresh, pure spring air. The perfect setting for our pilgrimage!
Excited steps leading us downhill to the hotel. The thought of going uphill on the last day wasn’t going to dampen the mood.
The sanctuary and the joy our approaching steps brought.
The sun showing up as we walked the grotto of Lourdes.
A first session at the grotto. Quiet. Stirring. Loving.
Feeling my photo mojo coming back
Remembering mum every step of the way and wishing she was there. Somewhere along the walk, the wish turned to a feeling of having her beside me.
Great Guinness, better conversation.
A rosary like mums. Just hope to use it as often.
Rolling French hills, a bit of mist to give them mystery and fresh, pure spring air. The perfect setting for our pilgrimage!
Excited steps leading us downhill to the hotel. The thought of going uphill on the last day wasn’t going to dampen the mood.
The sanctuary and the joy our approaching steps brought.
The sun showing up as we walked the grotto of Lourdes.
A first session at the grotto. Quiet. Stirring. Loving.
Feeling my photo mojo coming back
Remembering mum every step of the way and wishing she was there. Somewhere along the walk, the wish turned to a feeling of having her beside me.
Great Guinness, better conversation.
A rosary like mums. Just hope to use it as often.
Adventure time… A trip to Lourdes, but a slow, lowkey one. And how better to start it than with crosswords!
Teaching photo hacks and seeing them work in the now! Wow …. just a little angle can make such a huge difference.
Scenes of Barcelona. Gorgeous weather, full tummies and a seller who spoke to me in Hindi and then forced fresh coconut on me. He made me put it back when I told him I don’t have cash… but there’s a street vendor for you 🙂 I loved how someone looked at the huge beers we had in front of us and requested for the same. Made me laugh out loud.
Off on an adventure… pilgrimages can be fun! I will admit to being very concerned about arguing and the day getting bleak. Fingers crossed. So far, really good!
Adventure time… A trip to Lourdes, but a slow, lowkey one. And how better to start it than with crosswords!
Teaching photo hacks and seeing them work in the now! Wow …. just a little angle can make such a huge difference.
Scenes of Barcelona. Gorgeous weather, full tummies and a seller who spoke to me in Hindi and then forced fresh coconut on me. He made me put it back when I told him I don’t have cash… but there’s a street vendor for you 🙂 I loved how someone looked at the huge beers we had in front of us and requested for the same. Made me laugh out loud.
Off on an adventure… pilgrimages can be fun! I will admit to being very concerned about arguing and the day getting bleak. Fingers crossed. So far, really good!
- The new hairstylist skipped her lunch just to make me look more presentable. So delighted with how my hair looks and with the fab job she does colouring it. The facts that she’s close by and super maja are just bonuses I didn’t see coming. A copilot license that I tried for and managed to get one of the eleven that were assigned to us. Kicking off a project that was scheduled to start last summer. Glad we are finally doing it.The new hairstylist skipped her lunch just to make me look more presentable. So delighted with how my hair looks and with the fab job she does colouring it. The facts that she’s close by and super maja are just bonuses I didn’t see coming.A copilot license that I tried for and managed to get one of the eleven that were assigned to us. Kicking off a project that was scheduled to start last summer. Glad we are finally doing it.
- A Picassoesque shirt on a red tunic. Loved how the outfit turned out. Loved the generous compliments of everyone. I always love convertible weather. Today was a red overload, the car, the clothes, the lipstick, the shades. A very successful Theologians’ Corner. So glad people were willing to discuss everything openly. A PC meeting that was a bit too shouty than I liked. Glad we did it though. Driving home and being grateful for the beautiful views we have. I’m so blessed.A Picassoesque shirt on a red tunic. Loved how the outfit turned out. Loved the generous compliments of everyone. I always love convertible weather. Today was a red overload, the car, the clothes, the lipstick, the shades. A very successful Theologians’ Corner. So glad people were willing to discuss everything openly. A PC meeting that was a bit too shouty than I liked. Glad we did it though. Driving home and being grateful for the beautiful views we have. I’m so blessed.
- A surprise birthday drink with D. Such a joy. Giving a gift that I bought months ago. So happy to see the joy it brought. Bad weather that got good and stayed good. Glad it accompanied the games we played.A surprise birthday drink with D. Such a joy. Giving a gift that I bought months ago. So happy to see the joy it brought. Bad weather that got good and stayed good. Glad it accompanied the games we played.
- Getting all the right content for a budget call. I’m surprised we had to do it so many times. Imitation is the best form of flattery. Seeing my reference architecture copied by IT upset me, but also made me happy. Pizzas that looked as good as they tasted. Yum yum yum.Getting all the right content for a budget call. I’m surprised we had to do it so many times. Imitation is the best form of flattery. Seeing my reference architecture copied by IT upset me, but also made me happy. Pizzas that looked as good as they tasted. Yum yum yum.
- An alternate way to avoid expensive Madrid parking charges. Worked once. Let’s see if it works again. A healthy dinner instead of regular calorie overload. Chatting away. Pity I talked more, but it was good to know that conversation is still a possibility.An alternate way to avoid expensive Madrid parking charges. Worked once. Let’s see if it works again. A healthy dinner instead of regular calorie overload. Chatting away. Pity I talked more, but it was good to know that conversation is still a possibility.
- A very scenic drive to office. Glad I wore my sun glasses. Being informed that I was given a raise. Another raise in less than 6 months. Looks like I am really appreciated. A very full day. Tiring, however I’m glad I could get things done. Thinking the drive back could be difficult, dangerous even. Then there was greenery, birds, roads that were a purple ribbon across a green moor. Loved it! A surprise visit and drop-off at the pub. A good, good, good day!A very scenic drive to office. Glad I wore my sun glasses. Being informed that I was given a raise. Another raise in less than 6 months. Looks like I am really appreciated. A very full day. Tiring, however I’m glad I could get things done. Thinking the drive back could be difficult, dangerous even. Then there was greenery, birds, roads that were a purple ribbon across a green moor. Loved it! A surprise visit and drop-off at the pub. A good, good, good day!
Architecting like no one else could.
Saying thank you to someone who needed to hear that he made a difference and wasn’t forgotten. Little things.
A surprisingly warm day. Love soaking in the heat. Love feeling that warmth on my skin.
Finishing my tasks …. take the bull by the horns. Both personally and professionally.
A lovely prayer group meeting.
Architecting like no one else could.
Saying thank you to someone who needed to hear that he made a difference and wasn’t forgotten. Little things.
A surprisingly warm day. Love soaking in the heat. Love feeling that warmth on my skin.
Finishing my tasks …. take the bull by the horns. Both personally and professionally.
A lovely prayer group meeting.
Wisteria. Gorgeous and omg… so beautiful.
Cancelling. Not always good, but when it gives me a chance to catch up on everything… perfect.
Back into my groove. Yoga again. Didn’t know I had some of these muscles. Investing in a proper yoga mat to keep this lifestyle going.
Wisteria. Gorgeous and omg… so beautiful.
Cancelling. Not always good, but when it gives me a chance to catch up on everything… perfect.
Back into my groove. Yoga again. Didn’t know I had some of these muscles. Investing in a proper yoga mat to keep this lifestyle going.
