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Leaking
My mind is empty. Normally I would receive that as a blessing. Although…, perhaps I need to make a distinct between empty and tidy. Tidy is not necessarily empty, but empty is alway tidy?! Anyway, my inspiration has been washed away. And know that inspiration is the fuel to set me in motion and keep…
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Control
I’m back in PE and starting my second tour of South Africa. Jannie has a room waitin for me where I can retreat when needed. This is going to give me a homely feeling and coziness. Upon return by Maranatha streetworkers trust, I was warmly welcomed by Hennie. The man who can do anything. Facility…
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Reality
Schools are out! The beaches of Humewood and Summerstrand are flooded with partying and braaiende people celebrating their holidays. This will continue to the coming month. Holiday allowance has been paid and disappears into the drink and food bag. My work at Maranatha has stopped. The children, youngsters and also a number of adults are…
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Discretion
The year has passed by. I am not really able remembering the moments. there are just too many. I take a lot of notes, but if I don’t take the time to write, my notes also become unclear. I especially miss the emotional charge in my notes. I noted music titles but I don’t know…
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Risks aversion
I still have a clear mind. The safety briefing and the do’s and the dont’s the first day after arriving in PE. Up to this day I am aware of the risks. It couldn’t be otherwise because people point it out daily. They must have a reason for it doing so. Let’s get a recap…
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Maranatha
While writing my previous article Habitat I had a sense of discomfort. By reading my notes and reliving my outings, I became aware that it must be in contrast with Maranatha. Thats my perception anyhow. I need to understand it IS someone elses house. A small community where a life is led. Where people work…
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Habitat
Independent living, host family and shared living spaces is my life as a volunteer since I am traveling. In Humewood, PE it’s no different. The apartment is large and I’m well taken care of. This post is about my habitat. What makes living here a little different from the other places I’ve been to is…
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First date
Firstdate is one of my favourite TV programs. Having a blind date. I watch episodes on my tablet via YouTube. I now have a blind date myself. A blind date with South Africa, Port Elizabeth. Later I learned that it is called PE. In a relatively short time I decided to go on a date…
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Displaced
18th of August. After being 2 days in the Netherlands I went for another boost of energy in the mountains in Switzerland. Close to the sun so the internal solar collectors are fully open to recharge. Fresh air, green, cows, rocks, snow, 50 + men and silence. Noise canceling is not needed here unless you…
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Left behind
A hotel room in Almere 8:30 in the evening on Sunday. I lie on my belly on bed with the laptop infront. Thinking about what I have left behind. I have left Greece. Working and living in Greece has a very different impact than a 2 week holiday in Greece. I have merged into Greece…