Fifteen years ago, I thought a missed bowl of sweet soup meant someone didn’t care about me. Today, while learning to say no, I finally understood that care can look different from what we expect.
Category Archives: REFLECTIONS
Less ‘But,’ more ‘And’
Sometimes one small word can change the whole feeling of a sentence. This reflection is about choosing less “but” and more “and” — in writing, thinking, conversations, and life — as a way to hold different truths together instead of cancelling one with another.
Life has its way :)
After a productive workday, I felt almost invincible — until a small moment at a German supermarket checkout brought my confidence back to neutral. It reminded me that life sometimes sends quiet signals, not to warn us, but to prepare us for the next version of ourselves. For me, that signal was clear: it is time to get fluent in German.
How I Read in the Age of AI: Trust, Judgment, and Critical Thinking
Lately, I have been struggling with reading online because I no longer know how much I can trust what I consume. In the age of AI-generated content, I am learning to activate my own judgment before reading, notice patterns, document what I learn, and become more strategic with my attention instead of passively consuming everything that sounds clever.
Okay great! This is me giving you an update one week after my worst food poisoning experience…
One week after my worst food poisoning experience, I found myself reflecting on what happened during my Berlin work trip. I missed ITB, crawled between my bed and bathroom, and still tried to show up for company events. It was uncomfortable, but it taught me useful lessons about preparation, culinary risks, support systems, and how to turn “I could have done better” into something future-oriented.
The ‘Not because X. But because Y’ content is everywhere now – Is this the new “em-dash”?
The “Not because X. But because Y.” structure seems to be everywhere now — in captions, essays, marketing copy, and reflective posts. Some thoughts on why this writing pattern feels so popular, why it can sound powerful, and whether it is becoming the new overused internet style, just like the em dash.
28.09.2025
I have seen this photo many times, but only today did I truly understand it. Today, I finally found the courage to run away from what made me miserable — and that “everything” was my own thoughts. This is a small turning point, a note of gratitude to myself, and the beginning of writing more freely and honestly.
Tejeda
After six months without writing, I found myself in Tejeda, a small mountain town in Gran Canaria. I went there alone to work remotely, walk, think, and simply be. Between rainy hikes, coconut pastry smells, childhood memories, and one quiet night under the stars, Tejeda became one of those places I know I will always remember.
Changes
This is a reflection on change, gratitude, support, and the small moments that make life feel lighter.
Es ist nur ein Tag in meinem Leben
Ein früher Morgen, ein Wecker um 7 Uhr, seltsame Geräusche im Studentenwohnheim, ein Glas frisch gepresster Orangensaft und viele kleine Aufgaben für den Tag. Dieser Text ist ein persönlicher Ausschnitt aus meinem Alltag auf Deutsch — mit Gedanken über Deutschlernen, Uni, Müdigkeit und die kleinen Momente, die einen Tag besonders machen.