Why?
After living here for more than a decade—often rejecting this place—I’ve decided to carve out a little cosy haven for myself.
A place where I can listen to the sound of water.
A place for solitude.
A place to meditate.
A place simply to be.
Stuck at home convalescing, the itch to start my own garden—with a water feature—grew steadily.
The song "Make me a servant" brought back memories of mum. I could almost hear her voice singing it out. The Theologians' corner meeting. So many people. Such good conversation. Just 5 people having a drink. A much better chance at exchanging ideas ... and the ideas didn't stop coming. There is so much we can do! Talking […]
The best colour my hair has had in a long, long, long time. So glad I found Vanesa. The looks on the road while I was driving by said enough. She didn't charge me a dime... her mum said it too. She said she couldn't. I asked her or a colour which she couldn't deliver the […]
It's been a long time since I told the story about the people I met. Today gave me a reason. I had an amazing hairstylist. Karina. She was just 34 when she fainted one day while at work. A month later she passed on. I miss her. Not just for the great hairstyles she gave […]
Made the quietest person in the team speak. So glad I did. Learned so much from him. Red-tape in Portugal, and a breed of cats called "Snowshoe". They are adorable. A surprise sock and sausage drop-off. Am always happy when a gift is well received. He: Off to bed, only after a sausage. Me: As the actress said […]
Rushing to get stuff done and burning loads of calories in the process. A spontaneous hug from a little boy. I will miss him so much. A hat with mirrors that made the airport ceiling sparkle. Little doggies who were super cuddly. I missed those little buggers.