It’s been a busy weekend here getting lots of writing done. So much so that even cleaning the bathroom felt like a welcome break from searching for the right word or coming up with logical plot evolutions. Scrubbing the shower walls and mopping the tiles felt wonderfully simple and grounding. Though having deadlines and self-chosen … Continue reading My snow globe brain
JOYFUL GRATITUDE #115 January has come and gone, with its short days and a bit of snow sprinkled here and there. It turned out to be a month for getting more grounded, with indoor activities like making mood boards, journaling, reading and writing. It feels like ‘maintenance’ on myself to recharge and set a good … Continue reading Inspiration is everywhere
The first snow has made its appearance in Amsterdam this weekend, and it is the perfect weather for cupping a warm cup of tea with two hands with a good book in my lap. It’s not quite time to review the statistics about all this year’s reading, so for now I’ll just share three recommendations … Continue reading Not-quite-end-of-year book recommendations
Dear Winter, Thank you for your request to prolong your contract. We regret to inform you that, although you have performed remakably, we already have a replacement lined up. For the last months, we were glad to use your cold days as an excuse to bundle up in blankets on the sofa to read for … Continue reading Time to move on
Woke up last Wednesday to find it was snowing! The streets were beautiful and so quiet, with the snow padding every sound. Instead of rushing to work like I normally do, I took my time and walked one stop further to catch the tram in order to have a peaceful moment before my busy day … Continue reading Finding peaceful moments in a busy day
Today in Amsterdam, the weather is a drab grey with a bitter wind that turns cycling into a real battle if you are unfortunate enough to need to pedal against it. So I’ve decided to reminisce about that day during our stay in Rome when decided to get out of the city and go on … Continue reading Hiking up Monte Autore
My balcony overlooks a lovely patchwork of gardens and sheds, belonging to the owners of the appartments on the ground flour. The walls of the building form a large rectangle around the gardens, enclosing this wonderful ecosystem in which birds are the main protagonists, seemingly oblivious to us humans as they go about their business. … Continue reading Observations from an urban ecosystem
JOYFUL GRATITUDE #56 In the midst of these very busy and stressful weeks at work, I am trying my best to take better care of myself. Having inspiring chats with a dear friend over lunch about creativity and self-care, in a quieter space away from the busy cantine (and sometimes even making time for a … Continue reading Tiny steps
