Going Crazy Slowly

Yet another attempt of reviving my Blog or My life with IIH

2012-01-05T09:27:00.001+01:00

I was diagnosed with IIH (Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension) 10 years ago but the doctors think I have had this illness close on 20 years! I also have a rather complex blood clotting disorder (Factor VIIIc (Von Willebrand factor), low protein S and a Prothrombin Gene Mutation (Gene 20210A) and I have been recently diagnosed with Diabetes (as if it wasn’t enough yet...)I do not know what to do

This is a first try at my Wedding Video,

2011-02-05T11:37:00.004+01:00

I will do better when I have some more time.

Ná merye i turuhalmeri!

2010-12-25T00:31:00.002+01:00

Afrikaans: Geseënde Kersfees Afrikander: Een Plesierige Kerfees African/ Eritrean/ Tigrinja: Rehus-Beal-Ledeats Albanian:Gezur Krislinjden Arabic: Milad Majid Argentine: Feliz Navidad Armenian: Shenoraavor Nor Dari yev Pari Gaghand Azeri: Tezze Iliniz Yahsi Olsun Bahasa Malaysia: Selamat Hari Natal Basque: Zorionak eta Urte Berri On! Bengali: Shuvo Naba Barsha Bohemian: Vesele Vanoce Bosnian: (

Much has happened but that can wait...

2010-12-04T16:50:00.004+01:00

Every year around Christmas time I get sentimental. I dream of a perfect Christmas, knowing that in actuality it will be far from it. Most years my Christmases are "tainted" by arguments and disappointments.But still I hope...I dream of Christmases past and one of my fondest childhood memories is my family and standing next to the tree, my father sitting at the piano and us all singing

Hmm...

2010-07-18T09:23:00.010+02:00

Okay this is yet again another attempt to get back into blogging.Life is busy!!!I am getting married on August 22nd, we are moving on August 15th and I have also started my business up again.Why all at the same time, you ask?One might say I have masochistic tendencies...Well the wedding was planned since March.The move was a "take it or loose it" deal, meaning that if we had not signed the

On a completely different note...

2009-09-08T11:53:00.002+02:00

I have been working on the first few chapters of my very first book. Well the very first one I intend to finish!It would be great to get some feedback. Here goes nothing: Prologue Where am I? It's dark. Wait, are my eyes open? I'm cold. How long have I been lying here? What's that strange

I forgot...

2009-04-04T22:34:00.006+02:00

.. how relaxing Miles Davis can be.I close my eyes and suddenly...I sit near a river somewhere, on the grass...It is nighttime and it is getting a little chilly so I wrap my cardigan around me a little tighter...Watching people taking a stroll along the waterfront. Behind me the clutter and laughter and talking of people in a Restaurant.The sound of that longing trumpet...My body can't help but

My 2009 so far...

2009-03-07T23:47:00.005+01:00

a great sea of uncertaintydepth unknownno directions, no signsswimming toward land I can not seestruggling through the painfighting the currentan sense of helplessnessso tired...exhaustion comes fast...treading water...praying for a lifeline

Christmas - a midwinters tale...

2008-12-26T20:07:00.007+01:00

MessageSo.... 22nd: the Basement flooded and we spent most of the afternoon cleaning it all up instead of preparing for the guest we were expecting that evening - I ended up uninviting them... also had to throw away about 20 pairs of shoes that got drenched and various other bits... 23rd: kids have still not tidied up their room - spirits are low all round and you can cut the atmosphere

Another Christmas

2008-12-20T19:24:00.004+01:00

So once again Christmas has crept un on us - way too fast and completely unexpected. This year however Christmas does not feel like Christmas at all.The Kids are being... well kids I suppose...Puberty has taken a strong footing in this household and it it is driving me crazy, fast rather than slowly... Probably as much as it is driving them nuts.I can't remember the last time I saw the floor

Nuff said

2008-10-11T10:39:00.008+02:00

So,.... how does one start a new blog entry after a long absence? I could try and explain, why I have not written in so long, say that I was busy or justify my lack of motivation with a blasé comment that would insult everyone's intelligence so I have decided to simply not give an explanation, whatsoever and simply pick it back up... :-) I have been painting again and am currently trying to

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2008-06-04T07:13:00.002+02:00

AI Fever - Who will it be?

2008-04-04T12:56:00.005+02:00

Well, I know I haven't posted much, again... To be honest, I don't have the patience to post at the moment but that is a long, boring tale I am quite sure you don't want to hear and frankly I don't feel like telling either!But just to let you know, that I have not fallen off the radar I am posting my current American Idol favourites here for you.So who do you think will win?Personally I can't

Me according to Roger & Gallet

2008-03-20T11:34:00.004+01:00

Vous êtes une femme zen, équilibrée, curieuseet philosophe. Pour vous, la fraîcheur c'est une sensation exquisepour accéder à la sérénité.Vos fragrances Roger&Gallet sont le Thé vert, fragrancemariant harmonie et apaisement,et le Bambou, eau de natureet de vie délicatement parfumée.Try it yourself hereIf you don't speak French, here is a great translator! :-)Let me know what you are!

Happyness DOES come in boxes!

2008-03-15T22:25:00.003+01:00

I got sent some Lucky Charms today!!!!And you know what? It is almost ridiculous how happy that made me. I almost had tears in my eyes. Lets see, it has been about 10 years since I last had them!

How to be?

2008-03-06T21:37:00.006+01:00

I feel like I am fighting the battle of my life right now.Not with anyone else, but with myself.I am trying to find the strength to just ignore all the pain and the problems and start living again!The illnesses have taken too much of a hold on me, they intrude in every aspect of every day life.It is like constantly having someone tell you "Don't do this" or "You can't do that" !I can't focus, I

And they wonder why couples have communication problems...

2008-03-02T22:24:00.004+01:00

Left brain dominant individuals are more orderly, literal, articulate, and to the point. They are good at understanding directions and anything that is explicit and logical. They can have trouble comprehending emotions and abstract concepts, they can feel lost when things are not clear, doubting anything that is not stated and proven. Right brain dominant individuals are more visual and

So I was in hospital...

2008-02-28T07:07:00.006+01:00

and guess what...They still don't know what is wrong exactly...They "hazarded" a number of guesses and we are following up on some of them now, but the best exclamation made by a doctor on the last few weeks was:"Maybe we can tell you what you have in about 10 to 15 years, when medicine is a bit more advanced..."I know have a whole entourage of doctors who are poking and prodding me, taking ounce

Thursday Thirteen # 15 (I think)

2008-01-17T10:57:00.000+01:00

Thirteen Things I have gone and done these past few Weeks1…. JoinedUrbis is a creative community with three types of users: creative people,those who love and support creative people, and those who have opportunities for creative people. It's very creative.Do come and join me there! Or at least critique my work! Please???2…. JoinedSad but true... Go on have a goggle!3…. Finally gotten back round

So what if I have become a MySpace junkie...

2008-01-16T20:38:00.000+01:00

Well, now it's done it!I have finally let myself be badgered into having my own MySpace site!!!It's sad isn't it?Well, go ahead and have a look and feel pity for me!!!Oh well, I had a good reason for doing it though...It gives me the opportunity to keep in touch with my new found old relatives, who almost all have their own MySpace site.

2008... Oh great...

2008-01-09T09:33:00.000+01:00

Well, the new year is of to a rough start...I had a big argument with my friend that was over at New Years, over nothing, really.Simon had to go back to England on the fifth and somehow parting gets more and more difficult each time.I am ill, again. But guess what... It is something different this time...The kids and I have doctors appointments "en masse" next week.My Dad's dog died.The money

13... parte labing-apat (#14)

2007-12-28T10:16:00.000+01:00

In case you are wondering, yes, it is one of my cats sleeping under the tree!And also, I know my tree is not the prettiest one going but there is a reason to it:Every year we (in the general sense) go out, looking for the perfect tree. It has to be just right, even, not too thin but not too full, straight and with no holes. It has to be just like we have seen it in pictures...Why? Why can't our

Guess what...

2007-12-26T21:00:00.000+01:00

Well, it was just about that time again wasn't it...?I am sick as a dog again with a sore throat and a runny nose and a head like a bear (or in this case a Snuffleupagus)!!!!!Oh well, at least we had a nice Christmas!Here is a picture of my tree.I will hopefully get a better one from my mum... (hint hint)And as I suspected, the kids have only stopped playing Singstar to eat, sleep and go skiing..

Got me pretty much down to a T....

2007-12-24T12:06:00.000+01:00

You Should Have a Blue Christmas TreeFor you, the holidays represent a time of calm, understanding, and peace.You avoid family fights, and you don't get too stressed out - even when things are crazy!You like to make Christmas about making everyone's life a little bit better.You don't get caught up in greed or commercialism. You're too sincere for that.Your blue tree would look great with: Lots of

Crazy Eight

2007-12-21T07:02:00.000+01:00

"Thursday Thirteen" is one post below! Still no winners of the challenge!Crazy TagI was tagged by Mitchypoo8 Things I’m passionate about1. My kids! They are the two reasons that make my life worthwhile. Well, most of the time anyways... LOL2. My fiancé because he is the third best thing that ever happened to me in my life! I love you Simon!!!!3. My cats! Even if they wake me up at six o'clock

13...часть тринадцать (#13)

2007-12-19T15:23:00.000+01:00

Thirteen ways to say Merry Christmas!The first one to post what language each one is and what it means exactlywins a silver wire star mentioned in this post!1…. God jul och gott nytt år!2…. Zalig Kerstfeest en Gelukkig Nieuwjaar!3…. Kala Khristougena kai Eftikhes to Neon Ethos!4…. Pozdravljaem vas s prazdnikom Rozhdestva Hristova i s Novym Godom!5…. Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia i

Christmas Moments

2007-12-16T11:12:00.000+01:00

© Claudia ChauvinMy mother took me to see a Show on Saturday.She had to write about it for the local newspaper.It was called Christmas Moments and it was superb!From a Jazz version of "Silent Night" to Pinks "Dear Mr President" the range was varied and very well performed.Interludes by the "Christmas Spirits" (Alexander Grünberg) with thought provoking words left the audience quiet and deeply

Of mice and snow...

2007-12-12T08:15:00.001+01:00

I still need some people who are brave enough toPAY IT FORWARD!!! Well, we got it! Snow I mean.About 20 cm over night!Kids are so looking forward to skiing and snowboarding!And it is now official!!! It is definitely Advent!I, well, actually we (the kids and I) baked some cookies yesterday.They turned out quite nice, taste wise at least... :-)What else is new? Hmm...We are going swimming tomorrow

Pay it forward!

2007-12-07T23:49:00.000+01:00

I got this from Mitchypoo while going through the Thursday Thirteens (mine is below this post by the way) and I simply have to do this! Coincidentally I was just telling my mother about the movie with Haley Joel Osment and I was in tears trying to tell her the story.So here it goes:"I will send a handmade gift to the first 3 people who leave a comment on my blog requesting to join this Pay It

13... osa kaksitoista (#12)

2007-12-06T19:50:00.000+01:00

Thirteen great pictures my Mum took!She is a local photo journalist.1….Almost a painting© Claudia Chauvin2….A new dawn© Claudia Chauvin3….Chilly Morning© Claudia Chauvin4….A sea of white© Claudia Chauvin5….Trinity© Claudia Chauvin6….Majestic Paths© Claudia Chauvin7…. Flowing Serenity© Claudia Chauvin8…. A clear summer's day© Claudia Chauvin9.Hidden Haven© Claudia Chauvin10….It's the little things

St. Nikolaus and the Choir

2007-12-05T19:28:00.000+01:00

So I have finally gotten round to joining a choir again.Yesterday was my first practice and it was a lot of fun. It is a "gospel" choir is called "Heart and Soul" and is lead by a woman called Hedwig von Mayerhofer. She really knows her stuff!The reason for the " " on the "gospel" bit is because I don't really think that "good ole German white folk" can really sing gospel, but we are pretty good

"Nothing" or "How to make mouse ears?"

2007-11-30T18:13:00.000+01:00

So I had no idea how to start this post or what picture to use so I googled "nothing".This is what I found and I think it is quite profound for "nothing"My eldest is on her way to recovery and we have her best friend is her for the weekend as her mother is away.I found out, that her best friend played truant a few times in the last few weeks.Her mum leaves for work shortly before best friend (bf

Another one of those boring posts...

2007-11-29T06:56:00.001+01:00

I really have no idea what to write here but I feel the overwhelming urge to write something...Well, Simon is back in the UK and parting does not get any easier. You'd think that after almost two years of this backwards and forwards thing we would be used to it by now, but it seems to be getting more difficult each time (to say goodbye I mean).Well, he will be back after Christmas.My first

So it wasn't chicken...

2007-11-26T12:12:00.000+01:00

OK, after all this no turkey thing we were going to have chicken...Well the chicken turned out to be guinea fowl and I tell you what:Turkey for Thanksgiving????Na!I am going to have guinea fowls from now on!They were absolutely delicious!!!!!(We had two of them)Forgot to take a picture so googled one :-)Along with it we had green beans with bacon, Brussels sprouts, sweetcorn, sweet potatoes and

He called....

2007-11-23T10:11:00.000+01:00

Guess what!My brother called!Acting like nothing ever happened...So what do I do?I go along with it, for peaces sake...I wish family was a bit easier!I am picking Simon up from the Airport tonight.We are going to spend a great long weekend together despite the "family Thanksgiving" on Sunday which has a bad omen hanging above it like the sword of Damocles already as my mother forgot to order the

Bye Bye Baby!

2007-11-20T15:27:00.000+01:00

Somehow this updating regularly business really isn't working properly at the moment. For all the good intentions I just don't have the drive for it at the moment.Maybe it is because in the last few months I have had to come to terms with one very difficult fact.I will never have another Baby!I am currently having medical treatment leading up to surgery because I have problems with my "female

I have painted again - First time in 10 years

2007-10-26T07:28:00.001+02:00

It is not quite finished yet. Have to paint some more detail. Will do that today!

Snow, snow, we have snow!

2007-10-20T17:10:00.000+02:00

My younger daughters masterpiece! :-)

For my daughters!

2007-10-18T15:13:00.000+02:00

Edvard Munch "Mother and Daughter" I was given the task to write down, what I like about my daughters. For some reason, I found it very difficult putting my feelings and emotions into "normal" words.So I decided to write a poem. Here is the first draft. What do you think? A Smile, a hug, a tender kiss Is all I need to make my day. I sometimes wonder what it is, that makes you special in that

"It's been a long time" or "Free Burma"

2007-10-02T13:06:00.000+02:00

Well, it has been a very long time since I last posted. And I currently don't have the patience to reiterate all that has happened and explain the reasons for my absence...To be frank I wasn't sure if I was ever going to come back to writing, but today an atrocity caught my attention. I felt compelled to write about it and I guess my Blog is a good a way as any to do that.Burma is ruled by one of

And the winner is....

2007-07-22T23:04:00.000+02:00

OK, I read it in 15 hours and 38 minutes! How about you?

Still alive...

2007-07-18T08:41:00.000+02:00

Just wanted to let you all know, that I am still here.Sick as a dog (again) but still alive...Well barely... LOLOh well, I guess I am gonna have to write some more fairly soon...Will try to give you an update in the next few days. I promise!!!

I am a Cappuccino...

2007-07-02T13:37:00.000+02:00

You Are a CappuccinoYou're fun, outgoing, and you love to try anything new.However, you tend to have strong opinions on what you like.You are a total girly girly at heart - and prefer your coffee with good conversation.You're the type that seems complex to outsiders, but in reality, you are easy to pleaseWhat Kind of Coffee Girl Are You?

Picassina

2007-06-23T18:14:00.001+02:00

My eldest had to paint Picasso's "Girl with Pigeon" in school.This is the result:They used watercolors. She got a 1- (German equivalent to an A-) for it. I think it is great!This is the original:When I was about her 13 I had to paint it as well.I used oil paints and I guess that is when I discovered my love for painting. I am going to have to start painting again!This is my version. It is

13... 第十一部份 (#11)

2007-06-22T18:51:00.000+02:00

Thirteen Things about my Dad!1…. He was born in 1940 in New Orleans, Louisiana2…. He wrote his High Schools (Destrehan High) Alma Mater and the Fight Song. They still sing it today at every school function and game.3…. He is responsible for my taste in music! :-) (Well, the majority anyways...)4…. He is the "go to" person for anything Jazz, Blues and Classic related.5…. He was a lab tech in the

Lions and Tigers and Bears...Oh my

2007-06-21T06:54:00.000+02:00

Remember I wrote a poem called "A Thousand Goodbyes" a while back. Well, I submitted it to a poetry contest and I would be grateful, if you could vote on it. Rate my poemThank you! :-)I have not been posting much again, mainly due to the fact, that I am really not well. Painkillers stopped working (again) so (quite obviously) the pain was/is getting worse. My doc prescribed straight up Morphine

Today I cry

2007-06-16T10:38:00.001+02:00

Today I Cry Accepting the inevitable Coming to terms My life did not turn out To be As I planned It Betrayed my dreams Today I cry Saying goodbye to a life Unsure of another Not knowing what is To come To an understanding With What has to happen Today I cry I cry away my old life My old dreams My expectations And cautiously tread a new path Where will

So I am officially f......

2007-06-11T17:53:00.000+02:00

As most of you know I have been ill for quite some time. Well I was supposed to get sick benefit but I am likely not to get because one of the doctors forgot to write me the sick note he was supposed to and therefore the time line is not continuous - one of the requirements the health insurance has...So I have to talk to that doctor and find out whether he can back date the sick note he was

13...del tio (#10)

2007-06-08T15:39:00.000+02:00

Thirteen Songs I just can't stop listening to!If you want to listen to the songs, they are posted below. The link will get you there. Have fun!Please leave a comment on the individual tracks to let me know what you think. Thank you!1…. Nelly Futardo - Say it right2…. Elliot Smith - Waltz # 23…. Marie-Mai - Rien4…. Orishas Feat. Heather Headley - Represent, Cuba5…. Carla Bruni - Quelqu'un m'a

Nelly Furtado - Say It Right

2007-06-08T15:38:00.001+02:00

Thirteen

Elliott Smith - Waltz # 2

2007-06-08T15:06:00.001+02:00

Thirteen

Marie-Mai - Rien

2007-06-08T14:53:00.001+02:00

Thirteen

Orishas Feat. Heather Headley - Represent, Cuba

2007-06-08T13:39:00.001+02:00

Thirteen

Carla Bruni - Quelqu'un m'a dit

2007-06-08T13:21:00.001+02:00

Thirteen

Lucie Silvas & Gregory Lemarchal - Meme si

2007-06-08T13:15:00.001+02:00

Thirteen

Gwen Stafani ft. Akon- The Sweet Escape

2007-06-08T13:05:00.001+02:00

Thirteen

Jennifer Lopez - Que Hiciste

2007-06-08T12:57:00.001+02:00

Thirteen

Marie Élaine Thibert - Comme ça

2007-06-08T12:30:00.001+02:00

Thirteen

Alanis Morissette - Wunderkind

2007-06-08T12:15:00.001+02:00

Thirteen

Sopho - My Story/Visionary Dream

2007-06-08T11:59:00.003+02:00

Thirteen

Yannik Noah - Au Aubres Citoyens

2007-06-08T11:59:00.001+02:00

Thirteen

Shakira - Las De La Intuicion

2007-06-08T11:56:00.001+02:00

Thirteen

Me tagged - You tagged!

2007-06-04T07:43:00.000+02:00

Stephanie tagged me with this meme:“8 Random Facts About Myself”First I have to post the rules. Here they are: 1. I have to post these rules before I give you the facts.2. Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.3. People who are tagged need to write their own blog about their eight things and post these rules.4. At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people

Typical

2007-05-29T19:23:00.000+02:00

Simon is here for the week.We had planned to make this our holiday, go swimming and hiking and lots of other outdoor activities and guess what?It is raining and raining and raining!We even had a thunderstorm!This is just sooo typical...Oh well, we are set on making the best of it anyways!

13...μέρος εννέα (#9)

2007-05-24T19:38:00.000+02:00

Thirteen places I want to travel!1…. Bhutan - Kingdom of the peaceful dragon - I want to find some inner peace here!More about Bhutan2…. The Tajmahal - To stand in awe of an architectural wonder More about the Tajmahal3…. Havana - For the music, salsa dancing, the architecture and a decent Mojito More about Havana4…. South Africa - To be humbled by its culture, the people and the sheer

PS

2007-05-23T13:43:00.000+02:00

I was at the doctors today.My CRP (c-reactive protein) is 75 (normal is <10).He said that had I left it a couple more days, I would have had full blown pneumonia!As it stands now, I am being treated for the infection with a broad spectrum antibiotic and injections of diclofenac...The saga continues...

How about something new?

2007-05-22T06:40:00.000+02:00

Guess what...I have the flu... again!My immune system sucks!!! My throat feels like it has been sandpapered, I have been coughing up stuff I would rather not describe and my nose feels like Niagara falls...The girls are in school until 4 o'clock today so I think, as soon as they are out of the house, I am going to curl up in my bed and be dead to the world!Can one overdose on Vitamin C? Well at

13... deel acht (#8)

2007-05-18T09:58:00.000+02:00

Thirteen things said to me latelyLeonore Zimmermann "Talking about love"1…. "We will call you on Monday..." (they guys I had an interview with for a translation job today)2…. "I never get to do anything or go anywhere! I hate you!!!" (one of my daughters because I wouldn't let her sleep over at a friends when her homework wasn't done)3…. "But I promise to do it when I come back" (same daughter

"Try to see it my way."

2007-05-14T17:45:00.000+02:00

In response to the post below, a friend suggested I take the Keirsey Temperament Sorter, so I would at least know who I was... :-)Well, here is the result. For those of you who know me a little better, what do you think?Seems I am in good company...! The Champion Idealists are abstract in thought and speech, cooperative in accomplishing their aims, and informative and expressive when relating

How am I? Really?

2007-05-14T13:11:00.000+02:00

Someone sent me an email today asking me"How are you? I mean, how are you really?"It made me think...How am I, really?I am struggling with my illness, it is playing havoc with my body.There is something new wrong about every five minutes. At least it feels like that.The only drugs that help me with the pain are so strong that I feel all "mushy" and "out of it" when I take them. So I don't take

Happy Mothers Day

2007-05-13T08:05:00.000+02:00

Gustav Klimt "The Three Ages of Woman" (detail)The Boy Who Had No Ears "Can I see my baby?" the happy new mother asked. When the bundle was nestled in her arms and she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gasped. The doctor turned quickly and looked out the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears. Time proved that the

13...第七个部分 (#7)

2007-05-10T12:55:00.000+02:00

Thirteen things that are on my mind right now1…. I am getting fed up with the book I started writing 13 years ago. It is crap and I am going to either re-write or start afresh!2…. I really, really need to get this apartment sorted. There is stuff everywhere and I am gonna have to sit down and find a place to put things!3…. I am going to kill my computer... this is the third time I am trying to

To pee or not to pee... so what is equation...?

2007-05-10T05:50:00.000+02:00

I am sitting here, with an hour to go before I have to get up and I am at my computer...How pathetic!The cat (Gaya) peed on my bed... TWICE. Why? I have absolutely no idea. Actually, that is not true, I have some idea. She eithera) does not like the new cat litterorb) is pissed off because I wont let her outbut considering, that she has not been "done" yet, I really don't think it would be such a

Guess what?

2007-05-09T17:03:00.000+02:00

My friend just sent me a text message asking how am am and saying that she is stressed...No mention of Sunday. Didn't I say she would do this about now?I guess I just have toa) accept that that is the way she isandb) just don't expect more of her...Is that petty?

Another one... I know, this is getting silly....

2007-05-09T11:01:00.000+02:00

Gee, I should have never gone to that website...But hey, I think this pretty much hits home:(Apart from maybe the "life is smooth" bit... )Your Five Factor Personality ProfileExtroversion:You have medium extroversion.You're not the life of the party, but you do show up for the party.Sometimes you are full of energy and open to new social experiences.But you also need to hibernate and enjoy your "

In Contrast...

2007-05-09T08:23:00.000+02:00

to the post below here is something... uhm... let's call it... interesting...I don't know what strange, sick fascination constantly draws me in to do these stupid tests...But anyways, I amBasic PantiesYou are a laid back chick with a real natural beauty.You can make unwashed hair and minimal make-up super sexy.Men tend to notice you show the "real you" - and they appreciate it.And while basic

Pulitzer Prize Winner 2007 - Feature Photography

2007-05-08T17:00:00.000+02:00

I have come across this while browsing.It is a photo story about a young boys struggle with cancer and I think it is absolutely fantastic:Click on the photo to get to the story

Still Knowledge and Wisdome - Or not...

2007-05-08T08:50:00.000+02:00

Here are some excerpts from the discussion on Xing. Enjoy and chip in!P:JeannineI don't care to take issue with the definitions provided; though you will not be surprised to learn I don’t think much of them in terms of clarity.What does strike me as alarming is the concept of Wisdom of 'human potential for evil' which is anathema in my philosophy. Such ‘evil‘ is a religious concept with no

Of Knowledge and Wisdom

2007-05-07T22:07:00.000+02:00

There is a very interesting thread of conversation going on at www.xing.com. A conversation I indirectly started, inspired by another member of Xing, Peter. (As non member you will probably not be able to follow this conversation or large parts of it)It is about whether there is knowledge without wisdom and wisdom without knowledge. Do they need each other? Are they mutually exclusive? Can one be

A friendly dilemma

2007-05-06T21:03:00.000+02:00

What do you do with an unreliable friend? I had invited a friend round today to have coffee in the afternoon.And once again, I received a text message to say that she wasn't going to make it, or rather, that she was still at her mums and that she was going to call me later.This was about 15 minutes after they (she, her boyfriend and her son) were supposed to be here.So I texted her back asking

My late Thursday Thirteen - Часть шесть (#6)

2007-05-04T12:02:00.000+02:00

Thirteen Songs and what they make me do1…. "O soave fanciulla" sung by Mario Lanza and Maria Callas gives me goosebumps2…. Vivaldi's "Spring" makes me close my eyes and start conducting (also gives me goosebumps during the violin solo but only if well played3…. Gipsy Kings' "Salsa Latino" makes me dance Salsa even when I am sitting at my computer4…. ABBA's Dancing Queen makes me sing at the top

This mornings HAIKU

2007-05-04T11:09:00.000+02:00

Rays carried alongOver the rolling green hillsTrees glistening gold

May Day Mayday

2007-05-01T22:17:00.000+02:00

Help!I spent half of today trying not to throw up and the other half in bed trying to ignore the massive headache. Things are rather "pissy offy" at the moment.My headaches are very bad, my back is giving me stick and on top of that I have a really bad infection, which is making me feel nauseas.I was put on antibiotics to fight the infection, which also make me feel sick.The fact, that I have to

Mothers and Daughters

2007-04-28T22:13:00.000+02:00

I had a day out with my youngest Saturday. The older one was sleeping over at a friends.So we started with shopping. We bought her a skirt and T-Shirt in lime green, of all colours, but it suits her! Then we went for ice cream and after that we had Indian food (whoever said desert needed to be eaten after dinner...)She then wanted to buy herself some shoes to match her outfit and wanted to use

A New HAIKU

2007-04-28T07:44:00.000+02:00

Air beneath my wingsSoaring through the cold, blue skiesEternity sings

Here I am again

2007-04-27T10:51:00.000+02:00

First of all, I would like to thank Katelyn, Claire, Suzy, Marcus and Edi for not giving up on me.Yes it has been a long time and yes, at first I was busy, but busy turned into stressed and stressed turned into 'can't be bothered'.My apologies.A lot has happened.We are in the new place, but there is so much I still need to do and my health is failing me on a regular basis, which in return causes

Sorry

2007-02-16T21:58:00.000+01:00

I would just quickly like to apologize for not posting! Between work and traveling back and fort between new and old apartment it is kind of busy. I will be back soon!

poetry.com

2007-02-11T10:16:00.000+01:00

Look, I won the daily Haiku contest on the 9th with belows Haiku!http://www.poetry.com/Haiku/PreviousWinners.aspI was quite surprised to see my name there.

HAIKU

2007-02-09T23:46:00.000+01:00

Loneliness shall ceaseCertainty is longed for nowTogether we flowIt has been a very long time since I was inspired to write Haiku!Above is a try. I would love to see yours!Please leave your Haiku in Comments.Oh and for those who don't know what a Haiku is, here is the definition:hai·ku (hī'kū)n., pl. haiku also -kus. A Japanese lyric verse form having three unrhymed lines of five, seven, and five

Parte Cinco

2007-02-08T23:20:00.000+01:00

Thirteen Things about Jeannine13 reasons why I am not blogging much in the last couple of weeks(and why this weeks TT is late...) : 1…. Simon was here! 2…. Simon is gone! 3…. We are moving and I have to do a lot of work in the new place. 4…. I was working (as a Make-up Artist) 5…. My eldest has problems at school and needs a lot of attention. 6…. My younger one is being her usual,

Good Bye

2007-02-04T22:26:00.000+01:00

You're gone again!A hug, a kiss, some tears.Watching you walking away.Again.And once more the doubt.Is this the right thing?Again.Soft sobs from the back seat as we drive around the corner.They break my heart.Again.I know you are hurting."I don't want to leave!" you say.Again.How long will logic and reason keep us apart?We pin our hopes on the future.Maybe soon...Until then we say a thousand

PPS

2007-02-03T13:41:00.000+01:00

Simon is still here, hence I am not posting much! :-)Oh and yes, we are having a good time. (Get your mind of the gutter)The kids really enjoy having him here as well!

PS

2007-02-02T08:10:00.000+01:00

Simon came over Yesterday... :-)

El Cuatro

2007-02-01T06:59:00.000+01:00

Thirteen Things about Jeannine 13 things why today is going to be a good day! (I hope) 1…. Simon is coming for the weekend! 2…. I am getting paid and Simon is coming for the weekend! 3…. Today starts my contract with my new agency and Simon is coming for the weekend! 4…. I am signing the rental agreement on my new apartment and Simon is coming for the weekend! 5…. I can

Life? Don't talk to me about life!

2007-01-31T22:05:00.000+01:00

My kettle just died on me! Or rather it tried to do a dishwasher and set my flat on fire!!!I went into the kitchen, to find out what that strange smell was (Déjà-vu) and there it was. Smoldering slowly. I know I had turned it off. Now why did it turn itself back on, cooked all the water away and continued heating? Why would it do such a thing?Oh, I know: 42Next thing you know I will have two

Dirty Dancing Posing Pouch

2007-01-30T22:26:00.000+01:00

Do you know what sucks?When one has good news and no one to share them with.I have told Simon, of course, but I was so excited about it (the good thing happening in my life at the moment). So I wanted to go and tell my friends, talk to my best friend about it, scream it from a mountain (and no I am not pregnant!!!). But I can't. It is one of these things, that I know will breed jealousy. Not

Murphys Law

2007-01-29T23:02:00.000+01:00

Great! I caught my daughters cold! I feel really rough! Going to bed!

Pink Unicorns

2007-01-26T22:13:00.000+01:00

The last couple of days were rather busy!I am moving. We currently live in a 2 room apartment and I sleep on the couch in the living room. It is just too small! So the other day I got a phone call telling me, that there was an apartment available in the same village the girls go to school in. So I went and had a look and I love it! Talked to the landlord and he said I can have it.I am so looking

Invisible Pictures

2007-01-25T01:01:00.000+01:00

There seems to be a problem with the pictures in the post below. Some people do not seem to be able to see them. I am working on it! Please bear with me... :-)25 Jan 2007 08.06:I have uploaded the images again in a smaller format. Could you please tel me if you can see them now? Thanks!14.45Seems to be working! Yippee!!!

13 ... zum Dritten

2007-01-24T23:04:00.000+01:00

Thirteen Things about JeannineAs many of you know, I am a Make-up Artist.Because of that I have tons and tons of images of my work.This weeks 13 are selected works, my favorites,chosen not because they showcase my work but for their own merit! They are in no particular order.1…. "Pixies"2…. "Moulin Rouge"3…. "Cool"4…. "Scooped"5…. "Longing"6…. "Marlene..."7…. "Flower Power"8…. "Vamp"9…. "The Sky"