Posts

Showing posts from 2019

Journaling and a view from the edge

Image
I think everyone has that moment when they look back on their life and see all the weird little choices that have led to this point in time. This moment when everything finally coalesces and one thinks, "ah, that's why I did that." Well, when you figure it out, let me know, will ya? Because I'm still sitting here trying to figure out if I've made the correct choices in my life. If by choosing to do one thing I've screwed up the grand design for my life path or if everyone else's looks as much like Harold got a hold of his purple crayon again. I look back at certain key moments in my life and I know they changed the course of direction for me: that one class in college that kept me from getting into the university program I wanted, that one weekend trip that changed my love life completely, that one question that pushed me to go back to school... so many little decisions that have led to some big time changes. I wonder about the other side of it too. ...

From the Netherlands to France.

Image
I was back in Wageningen for a weekend for school and then off to explore the South of France for pilgrimage...kinda. lol First off, the Netherlands, where I spent two nights in Wageningen and Short Stay Wageningen right in the middle of the city center and one night at the Best Western Plus Amsterdam Airport. I recommend the first for anyone going to the middle of nowhere and the second, only if you have a car, because there is no public transport close to the Best Western, although the room was very nice and the restaurant was good as well, if a bit pricey (25E for steak and soda). Short Stay Wageningen (108E) has private rooms and linens available, so no need to bring your own. The kitchen is very large and the bathroom is very clean, I highly recommend it if you are staying more than 2 nights. The Best Western (95E) was also very nice, but like I said, it's kinda out of the way which means I wasn't able to get into Amsterdam like I wanted. If you hav...