‘You are the best mama’, – my daughter just whispered in my ear. And even though I know that, many times us, mothers, are so hard on ourselves, often too hard. Hearing her say that simply melted my heart. A few days ago my mom was less forgiving. ‘You don’t look like a 41 year […]
Read MoreThe shades of grey
As I write this, I see the grey sky. Which is perfect. You know how some things in life are a grey area? I’d say grey is my least favorite color, dull and boring. I’d much rather choose white or black, or better yet, all the rainbow colors. But some things are just too intricate […]
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‘I love daddy’, – says my daughter. ‘I love daddy, too’, – I feel my eyes swelling up. ‘I love Spiderman, too’, – she adds. My face instantly breaks into a smile. The ways of my daughter never seem to amaze me. Our time together is precious. Call me a hypocrite. For someone who has […]
Read MoreUnprepared
I’m sure by now you have all heard about the Oscars this year. The incident between Will Smith and Chris Rock reached even me (cheers, Kristina!), deep into the prep for my move back to Europe. But no matter what you think of this moment and the behavior of the men above, you gotta admit […]
Read MoreGoing sola
I cried when my Peruvian said goodbye to me in Berlin. It was all too familiar. I’d been in tears leaving Petoskey behind me. I’d had teary eyes when I said goodbye to Parga. And now I was sitting on a bus going from Berlin to my home country. After a strong hug and a […]
Read MoreLittle pearls of wisdom
I met a guy on the playground the other day. Amongst all the other parents he stood out with his long blond hair and 2 most adorable little kids (after mine, that is). ‘How do you manage?’ – I asked watching him effortlessly juggle both toddlers. ‘I can hardly manage with one!’ – I added. […]
Read MoreIn and out of harbor
I didn’t go back to Greece. One time was enough, I decided, and I couldn’t really bear to think of another summer full of shouting. And no matter how much I missed him, I was not the girl for him. A few years later I found out he got married to another girl from my […]
Read MoreZoo York state of mind
The other day I came across this pearl of wisdom: It got me thinking. What is it that I want and look for? Well, in no particular order: a lifelong partner, a.k.a the last boyfriend an awesome job loads of money, enough to bathe in! a place that feels like home But in reality, do […]
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