Karolien – There's Life After Kids
Mauritius Living – Doing The Expat Thing
Karolien – There's Life After Kids
Mauritius Living – Doing The Expat Thing
As we enter day 20 of 28 days of lock-down 2020 and frustration boils up from time to time I want to reflect on a meme about Anne Frank and some facts about their confinement hiding from the Nazis in the second world war that I saw on FB. On this meme I read 2 …
I’ve written only a little about our Andaman adventures last year, partially because while we were there the internet was non-existent at times so sharing anything online was just way too much trouble. Then we came home and life went back to normal so quickly that it sort of fell to the bottom of my …
There’s this beautiful wrought iron gate at the end of our drive-way. I used to love the gate for its intricate designs but lately, I’ve come to hate that same gate as now it presents the only thing standing between me and going out. I am trying to write this blog without sounding too dramatic, …
At the risk of jumping on the bandwagon to bore everyone with my 2 cents worth here goes nothing. For weeks and months now we’ve all been following the news online and on social media. A pandemic is underway. The Corona Virus otherwise known as COVID-19. For weeks now we’ve read articles about the virus, …
As I sit here with my coffee on what is the last day of 2019 I look back on the 365 days that’s flown by like it’s never happened. On the 31st of December last year the X-man and myself boarded our flight to Mauritius. On the 31st of December THIS year I am in …
In all honesty, I have to admit that visiting India or surrounding areas have never really been on my bucket list of things to do before I die or grow too old to enjoy life. However, when opportunity knocks one makes sure to grab it with both hands and to make the most of the …
I dragged myself out of bed this morning to go for a walk as I’m daily reminded that summer is around the corner and I’ve got a few more kilo’s to shed before buying a new swimming cozzie. Seeing all the tourists on the beach is adding to the angst as one can feel summer …
I read the posts of people wanting to leave SA and my heart breaks because I know it’s not a viable option financially or otherwise for many people BUT if you can manage to do so one can adjust your budget and live a good life. It is not impossible. We didn’t leave for the …
Good day all friends and followers! I have not been as active as I would have liked to be this past week as I was knocked for a six with a terrible head-cold which I still haven’t shook but I am happy to report that at least I’ve been sleeping better with my ‘retarded’ Rhino-cap …
A friend posted the following quote on Facebook this morning and it hit a nerve. The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away. – Pablo Picasso These days life is all about ‘finding your purpose’. For years this question has completely stumped me. How do …