Dear Readers, As I continue my journey through the wonderfully chaotic world of Deafblindness, I’ve noticed something rather interesting about the people around me. Most people want to help. They truly do. Unfortunately, many of them panic slightly first. Some become overly cautious, as if I’m a rare museum artifact that might crumble into dustContinue reading “How to Talk to a Deafblind Person Without Panicking”
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Music, Metro’s & Mahoosive Bass Vibrations
Dear Readers, Some trips are relaxing. Some are chaotic. And some involve two women, a white cane, questionable train decisions, suspicious clouds, the smell of smoke, and enough bass vibrations to rearrange your internal organs. This was the third kind. For months, I had been looking forward to seeing Pentatonix live in Amsterdam. I’ve followedContinue reading “Music, Metro’s & Mahoosive Bass Vibrations”
All Of Me
Living with multiple illnesses, disabilities, and daily challenges has taught me a great deal—not just about myself, but about the people around me who don’t walk in my shoes. I’m not talking about my family or close friends, the ones who’ve watched me grow and adapt. I’m talking about society at large, and the professionalsContinue reading “All Of Me”
Carrying Light Into 2026
Standing and watching the last-ever street fireworks on New Year’s Eve—before the ban is implemented—made me reflect on all the changes 2025 brought with it. Lower blood sugar. A little more mobility. A hearing aid in my right ear to join the left one I was already wearing. I found new online friends. I dealtContinue reading “Carrying Light Into 2026”
From Bird Drama to Banana Trauma
It’s been a while since I wrote an actual blog.Sure, I’ve been gracing you with the delightful chaos my brain dreams up, but now… brace yourselves… I have actual news. It began with a hard decision. I’d been dealing with sneezing fits and mild breathing issues while caring for our budgies, Yin and Yang. Yang,Continue reading “From Bird Drama to Banana Trauma”
My Ear-y Tale: Staycations, Second Chances, and Screaming at Microsoft
May: a magical month full of plot twists, personal growth, and one long-standing feud with the wind. This was the month I hit pause on life with a staycation and pressed rewind on a decision I made months ago — to stop wearing my hearing aid. Turns out, sometimes life gives you lemons and audiologyContinue reading “My Ear-y Tale: Staycations, Second Chances, and Screaming at Microsoft”
Cane, Cushions, and Chaos: A 60-Day Saga
Dear loyal readers, There seems to be an inexplicable force in the universe—possibly the same one responsible for tangled headphones and disappearing socks—that prevents me from writing monthly blogs as intended. But fear not! The last 60 days have been packed with excitement, progress, and a few laugh-worthy moments that I just know you’re dyingContinue reading “Cane, Cushions, and Chaos: A 60-Day Saga”
Flu, Freezing Temps, and Forgotten Skills – A Wild Start to the Year!
While January moseyed along at a leisurely pace, February took off like it had somewhere better to be. I barely blinked before realizing it was time to write a new blog. So, do I tackle two months in one go? Kill two birds with one stone? Not that I’d ever throw stones at birds—let’s justContinue reading “Flu, Freezing Temps, and Forgotten Skills – A Wild Start to the Year!”
December: A Month of Mischief, Magic, and Memories
December is hands down my favorite month. It’s like a marathon of festive preparation that starts as soon as the calendar flips. In the Netherlands, tradition dictates waiting until December 6th—after Sinterklaas (who, I should clarify, has nothing to do with Christmas here) hops on his steam boat back to Spain—before putting up the ChristmasContinue reading “December: A Month of Mischief, Magic, and Memories”
November Tales: Progress, Fairs and Fabulous Music
I’m only just finding the time to write about November, yet Christmas is knocking on the door like an overexcited caroler. Where did the time go? Well, I’ve been busy, but this is about November. If you’re itching for December, you’ll just have to come back later. Suspense builds character, you know! Looking back atContinue reading “November Tales: Progress, Fairs and Fabulous Music”
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