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Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 268

One day, about 5 years ago I had a big important meeting. I was responsible for a big project with a lot of things that had to happen in a very specific, very short time. The meeting was planned weeks in advance to make sure all the experts from the South African office and theContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 268”

Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 266

It’s a grey winter’s day, the sun rises later than I would like and goes down way too early. The highlight of my day is a draw between 2 very different things. The first was a meeting and a site visit for one of my projects. It’s rare these days to meet with actual peopleContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 266”

Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day: 265

The highlight of today was again my music lesson. While trying to play the chords we sort of played around with some new chords, doing a bit of jamming, finding the notes, little runs or phrases, that sort of things. It reminded me of the song Lisa se Klavier, that tells of Lisa who canContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day: 265”

Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 264

On this Sunday morning after Sinterklaas, we are finally allowed to put up the Christmas tree. A few days ago, Marinus told me he had a surprise for me: it was a massive Christmas tree that he had ordered from a friend, and it was waiting outside for a few days to be decorated. TodayContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 264”

Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 263

This year I experienced my first real sinterklaas. Last year I had barely moved into my rental apartment and my energy was all in getting my boxes delivered from both South Africa and Peru, and the height of my celebration was wishing my Dutch colleagues a happy Sinterklaas. This year, however, was a bit different!Continue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 263”

Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 262

What a day! It started off with a meeting with the company leadership and I also had to present. I won’t lie, it is nerve wrecking to say the least. But it is also amazing to be part of a company like this one and to be able to provide input on the things I’mContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 262”

Life in the time of Corona – Captains log: Day 261

I had to cancel my music lesson because I had to work late. Its sad, but those deadlines aren’t going to meet themselves. And on top of it all I need to prepare to speak to the board tomorrow about something that is really close to me heart. I’d lie if I said I amContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captains log: Day 261”