How Tomorrowland gave me hope for the next generation of women. — Something to listen to while reading: “Here Come the Girls” by Ernie K Tomorrowland! On Sunday I went to Tomorrowland. For those not in the know — it’s a huge electronic dance music festival held in Boom, Belgium since 2005. It was an amazing experience. There is so much effort put…

A week ago today, I got engaged. I was (and still am) very surprised and very happy. We took exactly one photo of the moment. In this very impromptu selfie my partner is smiling into the camera as I wipe away (happy) tears while laughing and trying to compose myself…

Just over a year ago, in March 2021, I burnt out. The stress and anxiety that were flickering under the surface burst into flames and I was completely out of action for 3 days. No work. No socialising. No planning. No housework. I ate, slept and cried. Honestly, I probably…

Two weeks ago, I left my home in Belgium without a mask in my pocket (or on my face) for the very first time. The last covid restrictions have been lifted* and life has returned to “normal”. Except, for me, it doesn’t feel that way. I arrived in Belgium in…

In the beginning there were screen captures In 2018, while living in Malta, I began working for a tech company. They hired me to help onboard new customers through a combination of product demos, training materials and general support. I found a “Learning Management System” (LMS) that seemed easy to use, wrote documentation, built courses into the…

Until now, I have only ever visited Cyprus in the height of summer. The time of year when a dip in the sea is the only relief from sweltering heat and your clothes stick to you if you walk more than 10 meters. I have been burned by seatbelt buckles…

Yesterday evening I was in the supermarket buying a few essentials. I know, riveting stuff! In the queue at the next cashier was a young woman holding a single item: a little bag of fizzy ribbons. The ones that make your mouth water. It made me smile because I relate…

I like to read. I also like to learn. However, I have trouble reading books that are specifically trying to teach me, especially all this “you have to get up at 5am to be successful” stuff that seems so popular these days. It’s just not my thing. Luckily, I don’t…

My mum and dad* are currently on the Eurostar and about to make their way across the channel. After a few years living at opposite ends of Europe, it’s nice to know they are now only a train ride away. It will be the second time they have visited me…