women only

A woman should have enough money within her control to move out and rent a place of her own even if she never wants to or needs to. A woman should have something perfect to wear if the employer or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour... A woman should have a youth she's content to leave behind A woman should have a past juicy enough that she's looking forward to retelling it in her old age.. A woman should have a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a black lace bra. A woman should have one friend who always makes her laugh and one who lets her cry. A woman should have a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family. A woman should have eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems, and a recipe for a meal that will make her guests feel honored... A woman should have a feeling of control over her destiny... Every woman should know how to fall in love without losing herself. Every woman should know how to quit a job, break up with a lover, and confort a friend without ruining the friendship Every woman should know when to try harder... and when to walk away. Every woman should know that she can't change the length of her calves, the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents. Every woman should know that her childhood may not have been perfect...but its over. Every woman should know what she would and wouldn't do for love or more. Every woman should know how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it. Every woman should know whom she can trust, whom she can't, and why she shouldn't take it personally... Every woman should know where to go… be it to her best friend's kitchen table... or a charming inn in the woods... when her soul needs soothing... Every woman should know what she can and can't accomplish in a day...a month...and a year... Carina - Maya Angelou

paper bag

so happy and excited about all the changes, I could use the one or other proverbial paper bag into. just on a separate note. check out Banksy, a UK street artist. fantastic.

London and Cambridge

The last few days were amazing but tiring. Switching countries is a challenge. Administration issues until you drop. After some activity in the respect, London to visit a dear friend, veg, slow down the pace and give myself a break. It works. I am moving to the UK, Cambridge to be more precise. Ok, I should maybe start this story a little earlier. -Cologne feels kind of deserted since a lot of people left -I don´t thing I spent this much time in the same town ever -I miss being abroad that simple. but what´s a girl to do? -get my sweet behind off the couch. -let go of everything, literally everything. before I did, life was difficult. i do have a plan and I am not becoming a hippie. it´s rather to know where you are going, have faith, stop doubting and start walking. and within a couple of weeks, everything fell into place. ever since then, life is easier. there will be moments when I will hit the roof when I get mad. I will doubt myself, everybody does. but it´s easier to unwind now. things just are. so, once the german bureaucracy is done and the british one continues, I will be starting my new job in October. in cambridge, this is a done deal since my last post. I am happy, excited and I do sometimes need the proverbial paper bag. but it will be fine. Bear with me!

one of those incredible days

Yesterday, 3 in one. Accept a new contract with a company, give notice, start a major teeth treatment. I am so excited I could squeak like clapping seal. I will be leaving Germany to live the truly european life I am supposed to live. no further comment.

Cambridge

foto session in Wrozlaw, Poland

All, so much catching up to do. Big soonissimo worthy changes. standing still to prepare for something big. My life never saw me coming :) Hugs, B