Summertime. The season of blinding sunshine, sparkling moments, and making memories that are supposed to outlive the heat. It started beautifully. Love was blooming under the Mediterranean sun. We made plans, dreamed about road trips along the coast, and enjoyed every single moment together. The world felt light, wrapped in the scent of saltwater and…
On July 1, we commemorate and celebrate Keti Koti, marking the abolition of slavery in Suriname and the former Dutch Caribbean. In this personal reflection, I explore the meaning of freedom, the lasting impact of slavery, and one question that continues to resonate: were the chains ever truly broken? Formerly enslaved people were forced to…
There was a time when I thought goodbyes were always clear. That someone would simply say, “I don’t want this anymore.” That there would be a conversation. An explanation. A full stop at the end of the sentence. Life had other ideas. Maybe this wound didn’t begin with the men who left. Maybe it began…
After a wonderful weekend away, the silence arrived. For two days, I had no energy for anything. No plans. No lists. No new adventures. Just the couch and rest. At first, I wondered why I was so incredibly tired. The weekend had been wonderful. We had walked, travelled, explored, laughed and made memories. So why…
The sun is shining.A new season is arriving! The urge for renewal is acting up. Colors seem brighter, people happier, and the season of clearing out, home projects, and making new plans has arrived. There is something hopeful in the air, as if each day is allowed to become a little more beautiful than the…
I thought I was going through menopause. My periods stopped, I was tired, had a strange empty feeling, and experienced hot-flash-like moments. In my mind, I was far too young for that. After a week, I woke up and thought: I’m going to buy a pregnancy test. These are the exact same symptoms.Dicho, hecho.. Two…
I’m trying to get over you. The only way that seems to work is by shifting my attention toward other things. LifeByToots. Updating my wardrobe. Renovating the bathroom. Social outings. Anything to stop thinking about you. On the outside, it helps. It allows me to function. To stand in my power. But feelings do not…
My lifetime dream was to become a mother. Seven kids with the love of my life. My Mother’s Day reflection For a while it was there on the horizon, His dream of becoming a diplomat, following in his fathers footsteps and creating a family. My dream of living across the world, taking care of us,…
Today I looked at photos that came up as memories, reflecting on the rhytm of waiting Sometimes looking back is the only way to see how far you’ve come. Memories aren’t just images; they are mirrors. And then I see who was still in my life last year.Still alive or new in my life.Now mingle…
Sometimes, the most significant progress is found in the smallest actions. As I sit here, mending the things that were left aside, I realize I am not just repairing fabric or jewelry, I am repairing my own rhythm. No rush, no obligation, just the observation of where I stand right now. A new pace Recovering…