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Life & Reflection

Sometimes you just want to pause for a moment. In these blogs, I share moments of calm, wonder and small insights — about morning rituals, perfectionism, gratitude or the art of being alone. No big theories, just everyday stories told with a wink and an open mind.

Here you'll find personal blogs that invite you to slow down, shift perspective or see your day with fresh eyes. Small moments, close to home — and maybe, something you’ll recognise in yourself.

Spain – a thread that’s always been there

Some choices feel sudden. But when you look back, you realise Spain has always been quietly woven through your life. In this blog, I share my story.

Why having many interests isn’t a weakness, especially now

Having many interests is often mistaken for a lack of focus. But curiosity and flexibility may be quiet strengths in today’s world.

Pulling the Plug

Sometimes devices don’t really break — they just get stuck. Until you turn everything off, step back, and somehow things start working again.

A window into something larger

Sometimes a single sentence or name opens a whole new world. A quiet reflection on curiosity, poetry, AI and learning with an open mind.

My mother and her kitchen

Sundays had a scent — warm milk, chocolate and the quiet rhythm of homemade desserts. This is what my mother’s kitchen taught me.

No Choice

Sometimes it just happens. A feeling, a memory, a longing. Not planned or logical — just real. Like a bird that sings.

Swimming in October – the need for something warm

Early October brings warm water, but mornings turn cool. We keep swimming, then seek warmth: a nourishing bowl that carries me through the day.

The Sun as a Answer

An ode to the sun as a quiet teacher: not to be understood, but received — with attention, wonder, and softness.

Curiosity as an inner compass

Curiosity has guided me since childhood — from names that sparked wonder to poets whose words feel like home. It is my quiet inner compass.

Old cables, forgotten boxes and a Nikon full of memories

Sometimes it piles up quietly: cables, devices, chargers you barely recognise. And still… you hesitate to throw them away.

A piece of the sea to take home

This morning I walked along the beach in Pineda again. The sea was calm and crystal clear. No sunrise missed, no rush. And then I found another little pearl: a piece of sea glass.

Between tourist boats and café con leche

The tourist boat is my quiet clock. While visitors start their day, I find my own rhythm—writing, swimming, and sipping coffee by the sea.

Summer Calm in a Glass

Simple drinks with herbs, fruit and intention. A personal summer ritual to reconnect with rhythm and flavour — without sugar, stress or perfection.

A bit of chaos, a bit of order – and letting go of perfection

Organising can bring peace — but it doesn’t have to be perfect. A mix of structure, chaos and space for what’s still unfolding.

My Own Beach

On an early morning in San Feliu, I suddenly find myself missing my own beach — the rhythm, the peace, the space. It feels like coming home.

The Last Sunday in Sant Feliu de Guíxols

A last morning swim in Sant Feliu. Ladies in the sea, gentle rain on my face. And yet… I feel the sun through the clouds.

A photoshoot… later. But first, just begin

A photoshoot will come later. But now, it’s time to begin. With images that feel real — even if you’re not a fan of being photographed.

Walking to Sant Pol — Whit Monday

A walk from Sant Feliu de Guixols to Sant Pol, on Whit Monday. A simple blog about the sea, a swim, a lunch — and a small doubt at the end.

Working holiday in Sant Feliu — and then suddenly… weekend!

A working week in Sant Feliu turns into a weekend of market fruit, sea cliffs, morning light — and pasta on the terrace.

The tourist boat – my seaside clock

Every morning she passes by: the tourist boat. A quiet clock at sea. A reflection on rhythm, repetition, and letting time move gently.

236 steps

236 steps uphill in the morning sun. A short reflection on walking, strength, heat, and how small climbs can bring quiet insights.

How ChatGPT Suddenly Became Chatty Pitty

A slip of the tongue during a morning voice note made me laugh — and gave ChatGPT an unexpected new name: my own Chatty Pitty.

Words That Linger

Sometimes it just takes one line of poetry to open something within you — a gentle reminder of what really matters.

Birthday ride into a new life

Two years ago, I moved to Spain on my birthday. No cake — just a van full of boxes and an adventure that’s still unfolding.

A moment to land

Between work and birdsong, screen and stillness, sandwiches and mountains. A brief moment of peace in the sun — just right as it is.

High Tide

The water is high. You can feel it, see it, almost smell it. A quiet moment of noticing — and stepping into the sea at exactly the right time.

A different rhythm for a while

Not a holiday — but a change of pace. A different house, a new place, and the sea within reach. This is how I work from a fresh perspective.

Enjoying Time Alone

Why wait for someone to join you? Enjoying time alone isn’t a second choice — it’s a choice for yourself. A table, some time, and a salmon tartare with a sea view. Sometimes, that’s all you need.

Perfectionism - both ally and trap

Perfectionism: strength or trap? In this blog I share how perfectionism sometimes helps me — and sometimes holds me back. And why “just start” is sometimes the best advice.

A New Beginning (and Why There Are Already So Many Blogs Here)

This spring, I finally got around to something that had been on my list for ages: my own website.

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