Category Archives: Random thoughts and opinions

On life, the universe and everything… you know

Everything is now

We live in constant distraction. I’ve written about this before, but I’ve been guilty of it too much lately and I’m at a point where I need to focus on the only thing we have: Now We never just sit … Continue reading

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Sorry seems to be the hardest word

Why is it so difficult to apologise? I’m not asking for myself. I’ve made mistakes in the past. Small ones at work. Bigger ones at home. I’ve treated someone poorly before. I’ve lashed out when hurt or when I considered … Continue reading

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Up and away

I love the city I live in. Hamburg. Who’d have thought But I was ready when I moved here. Ready to find a place I could call home. And that’s what it became. It took a little time at first, … Continue reading

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Reckless abandon

As I am writing this, I am listening to my “Dancing on the other side” playlist on Spotify. Dancing on the other side of heartbreak, that is. I’m not quite there, but this music helps. It hurts, and it affirms … Continue reading

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Life’s too short

We live our lives as if they will never end. It’s true. On a daily basis, we walk through life without any real regard that it will end eventually. Obviously, it’s not a pleasant thing to contemplate. It doesn’t matter … Continue reading

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Constant distraction

As it was getting darker outside I lit the candles in my living room. The TV was off, so was the computer. I was reading an article on my phone posted on brainpickings.com, one of my favourite thinking sites. It … Continue reading

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Human connection

I tried a little something different this time. And writing. Writing helps too. At least it helps me.

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Personal Space

I value my personal space. Quite highly, actually. Considering that I am an introvert that’s probably not a surprise. Quiet and peace are where I can collect myself and even thrive. I hate crowds, but I can manage them when … Continue reading

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Living on hope

The appeal of writing science fiction and/or fantasy is quite simple: you can do anything. Everything is possible. That is amazing. Tonight I decided to have a glass of wine. Okay, maybe two. I just felt like it. I never … Continue reading

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Nightowlish

I was tired most of today. You could blame it on the weather. Grey, drizzly, typical November, really. Or perhaps it was the insufficient sleep of the last two nights. Always restless, brain never stopping. It probably doesn’t help that … Continue reading

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