Tag: Inner Journey
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π³π± Tussentijd π¬π§ The In-Between
I find myself between two worlds. No longer in Singapore, not yet home. On a quiet island, I rediscover what it means to simply be, to drift with the wind and the waves, and to enjoy a moment where nothing needs to begin or end.
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π³π± Ritme of Regels π¬π§ Rhythm or Rules
A reflection on rhythm, rules and human nature in Singaporeβs MRT, where silence meets salsa and order meets spontaneity.
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π³π± Nog Even π¬π§ Now I Still Can
Now I Still Can. So many moments in these last few weeks in Singapore make me say this phrase again and again.
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π³π± Uit de kast π¬π§ Out of the Closet
A closet clean-out turns into more than just piles of clothes β itβs about letting go, laughing at old choices, and wondering which version of yourself still fits.
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π³π± Turbulentie π¬π§ Turbulence
Breathe in, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight. Hold, one, two. And calmly exhale, pffffff. Focus on my voice. Youβre okay, youβre safe. Iβm awkwardly leaning over the empty middle seat, my hand resting on the soft, full belly of a woman I donβt know. Meanwhile, weβre bouncing through the sky at considerable speed.
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π³π± Kwetsbaar π¬π§ Vulnerable
Is it vulnerability or discomfort that I feel? Iβm sitting on a metal stool, a pineapple juice in my hand, while auto-rickshaws, scooters, and cars honk incessantly in front of me. I try not to make eye contact. Iβm here alone, everyone is looking at me, and everything is hitting me full force. But when…
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π³π± In de pas – 26 jaar moeder en zoon π¬π§ Falling into Step – 26 years of Mother and Son
The tall body and I walk in single file, not quite in step yet. I became a mother at 25, almost 26, to this grown man. Itβs still extraordinary. Nearly 26 years and three kids later, Iβm used to the idea. But being the mother of a grown man is another kind of discovery. Together,…
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π³π± Daar zijn we weer π¬π§ Here we are again – Leven in Singapore
π¬π§ Singapore feels so far away, like a different life. Will these two worlds ever merge when Iβm back in the Netherlands? Or will it remain a parallel universe that I can only bring to life through photos? π³π± Singapore voelt ver weg, als een ander leven. Zouden die twee werelden ooit in elkaar kunnen…
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π³π± De impact van verwachtingen π¬π§ The impact of expectations
π¬π§ Expectations, desiresβ¦ thereβs no month in which they play a bigger role than December. Yet, in reality, expectations and desires shape our experiences all year round. Whether they truly influence the outcome one-to-one, Iβm increasingly beginning to doubt. π³π± Verwachtingen, verlangensβ¦ er is geen maand waarin ze meer spelen dan in december. Maar eigenlijk…
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π³π± Helperssyndroom β Leven in Singapore π¬π§ Helper Syndrome β Life in Singapore
π¬π§ On Sundays, Singapore transforms into a vibrant festival. I love the energy and hope to see that life is good for those who work so hard here. But wouldnβt it be wonderful if that hope turned into certainty, supported by collective responsibility? Iβd happily do a TikTok for that. π³π± Op zondagen verandert Singapore…
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π³π± Fotoβs, kaders en de illusie van perfectie π¬π§ Photos, Frames, and the Illusion of Perfection

π¬π§ I love photos. They take me back to cherished memories and moments. But the magic of the analog photography era has faded. Where we once carefully chose a single moment to capture, we now take hundreds of images, often creating an illusion of perfection. How do we find the balance between living in the…
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π³π± Tradities & Expatleven π¬π§ Traditions & Expat Life – Exploring Singapore
π¬π§ Traditions β there are many of them in Singapore. And theyβre celebrated on a grand scale, both within individual communities and collectively. π³π±Tradities, er zijn er veel in Singapore. En ze worden groots gevierd, zowel binnen de eigen gemeenschap als collectief.
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π³π± π¬π§ Joost Klerkx

π³π± 24 HERINNERINGEN Zo lang je naam wordt genoemd, leef je voort. Vandaag zou je 74 zijn geworden, het werden er slechts 49. Inmiddels zijn er alweer bijna 24 jaren verstreken zonder nieuwe herinneringen. Gelukkig heb ik er nog 24, en meer. π¬π§ 24 Memories You live on as long as your name is spoken.…
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π³π± IJsjes in Juli π¬π§ Ice Cream in July – Expat in Singapore

π¬π§ July, the month that I associate with summer, ice creams, and long evenings outdoors in the Netherlands. As an Expat Singapore I find this period is characterized very differently. And now, I am about to discover how children in India experience July. I suspect that ice creams and travels are not part of their…
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π³π± Een parallel leven π¬π§ A parallel life – Expat in Singapore

π³π± In 24 uur switch ik van Singapore naar Nederland. Ik loop in ons huis rond alsof ik hier altijd gewoond heb, in mijn stadje wandel ik alsof ik nooit ben weggeweest en ik knuffel met onze hond die net zo enthousiast is als altijd. π¬π§ In 24 hours, I switch from Singapore to the…
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π³π± Wandel en koffieleut: vriendschap in Singapore π¬π§ Stroll and Coffee Chat: Friendship in Singapore – Expat in Singapore
π³π± Ik wandel, koffieleut, lunch, diner en spreek wat af. Mijn sociaal leven in Singapore is βrijkerβ dan ooit. Maar, is er sprake van vriendschap in het buitenland? En hoe gaat het onderhouden van mijn vriendschappen βthuisβ? π¬π§ I walk, enjoy coffee, lunch, dinner, and make plans to meet up. My social life in Singapore…
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π³π±π¬π§ Mean Girls – Awareness

π³π± Het is Internationale Vrouwendag en ik voel me niet senang in vrouwenclubjes, vrouwennetwerken en de term PowerVrouw doet – ondanks dat ik ooit een hele waardevolle training met die titel gevolgd heb – de rillingen langs mijn ruggengraat glijden. Hoe dat zo? Daar sta ik vandaag op deze βbijzondereβ dag uitgebreid bij stil. π¬π§…
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π³π± Aftellen Leven in Singapore 2023 π¬π§ Countdown Singapore Life 2023

EXTRA BLOG De laatste dag van het jaar 2023, mijn Leven in Singapore. En WAUW wat een bijzonder jaar was dit! Een jaar met heel veel hoogtepunten, vol avontuur en ontdekken en ontleren.
