Yes, I’m an introvert. No, I don’t hate people.

Excuse me while I scream… I get so sick of those stupid social media posts that perpetuate the horrible myth that introverts are antisocial misanthropes – and some of these are posted by introverts! Sorry but if you’re an introvert … Continue reading →

What a mess… but it’s ok

It’s Monday and I’m tired and just look at the state of my nails… Somehow, looking at my oh so peeling nail polish just now, I felt like it’s a metaphor for my life: I am so so so full … Continue reading →

15 years without bacon: it ended with quiche

There’s lots of reasons why people give up certain things they enjoy: sometimes it’s to do with health, sometimes ethics, sometimes you just need to make budget cuts, or you get mocked by your friends for something they think is … Continue reading →

If we say we have no typos, we deceive ourselves

I’m a natural born proofreader, and I love it when people ask for my help – acknowledging that they’re capable of typos just like the rest of the human race, instead of pretending they can manage just fine and get … Continue reading →

Today’s lessons

Just thought I’d randomly share stuff I’ve been learning. Some of it isn’t actually new – it’s just stuff that I have to be reminded of again and again. Like, for instance, the fact that I’m only human and I’m … Continue reading →

The most awesome Passover ever

It was Passover eve in Jerusalem, and a Galilean rabbi and his talmidim were sitting down to the Seder meal, eating the sacrificial lamb together as was the custom back then – this was at a time when the Temple … Continue reading →

When do as you’d be done by means doing as you wouldn’t be done by (spoiler: it’s hard)

So yesterday I had to make a phone call and speak to someone who’s just lost her husband. The toughest thing for me about it? I had to do to her something I’d absolutely hate if I were in her … Continue reading →

not alone anymore

I think I was three when it started – the life of an outsider, a reject, a person who is never going to be part of the gang. And with it came the longing, the despair sometimes, the selling myself … Continue reading →

Again and again I’m overwhelmed

I’m a follower of Jesus and do I live up to that? Do I love everyone as I love myself? Do I constantly put other people’s needs before mine? Do I obey God 100%? Do I live a life of … Continue reading →

Yes, I’m ok.

I’ve just had a very tough week. Very painful. Lots of weepery. And I’m feeling exhausted. The thought of going to the supermarket this afternoon fills me with No I can’t, I have no energy, I’d like to just get … Continue reading →