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Autumn is Coming
It is still over 25 degrees Celsius in Luxembourg, but I have decided to draw a line here and declare that autumn has arrived – or will possibly arrive tomorrow*, when the temperature is expected to drop to 20 degrees. I have mentioned before that for me, the return to the office in September often feels more like the New Year than the New Year: I am full of good intentions, crave discipline and organisation and make detailed plans for my more efficient, productive life that is about to begin. Of course, these things never fully materialise, but I enjoy the feeling and even if SOME of my plans come to fruition, it’s progress.
February Resolutions
I’m a weird person in the sense that I do not hate New Year’s resolutions. Of course, I don’t think they will miraculously fix all my problems, but there is something very appealing in having a reset, a fresh start. That said, I do not always feel the right energy at the beginning of the new calendar year. Often, I have this vibe in September, when I am rested after the holidays and determined to be more efficient at work and generally better at living.
Yes, These Are Actual New Year’s Resolutions
I’m writing this in a hotel room in Thessaloniki, after 10 days of exploring Greece – proof, if needed, that life can have extremely unexpected plans for you. As J is now working in Athens, I will most likely be coming to Greece often, something I’m looking ..
New Year, Pretty Much the Same Old Me
Happy New Year, dear readers! It really is very nice of you to stick around, I do appreciate that. Before I get into things I want to do or achieve in 2019, let me start with some disclaimers. Sali Hughes wrote a great piece a couple of years ago about how t..
Happy New Year from Sydney!
I’m starting 2018 in Australia, having brunch at the Sydney Tower after watching the amazing fireworks over the harbour last night. The place is symbolic, as Aussies are internationally known for their relaxed vibe and this is exactly what I need the coming ..
Back to the Gym and 3 Life Lessons
It’s been more than a year since I promised to do it, but I have finally started exercising again. Some people would say it’s too early to celebrate, as I’ve only been to the gym twice. Killjoys. That’s exactly the point of the post, though: if I tell everyo..
Tarragon Lemonade & New Year’s Resolutions
The arrival of the New Year kind of ruins the winter for me. Most of the things that make winter bearable – warm drinks, cosy knits, stews and roasts – start to feel slightly wrong. Every January, I want to feel sleek, sharp and fit and my mind is already in..
8 Things I Will Do in 2016
I’m not calling them New Year’s resolutions, as this seems to be a bad omen. But I’m a big believer in telling the whole world that I’m going to do something, so that the potential embarrassment of not doing it would keep me on the right track. Great motivat..