Occasionally I have you tube sessions. The other day, I happened to come across an old friends episode on telly which somehow made me google Matt Le Blanc.
I love him! I love the persona he is on talkshows. This calmness about him is so different from his Joey character (which I also love) and just makes him the coolest guy.
It needed to be said.
Friday, 7 April 2017
Thursday, 6 April 2017
Here's to being open minded
On my 'hate' list are things like: warm up games. You know these silly games people play to get to know each other? Honestly, I always feel like hiding in the loos at that point...
But hey, this weekend proved that at the very least, I find these games tolerable and at the very best, I even enjoy them!
Other things I was reminded of:
- Meeting new people is one of the things I really enjoy
- Pushing myself out of my comfort zone always pays off
- Age is no indicator for anything (other than how long ago you were born)
- I am not bad at public speaking and it's awesome to be listened to
- I cherish positive feedback
But hey, this weekend proved that at the very least, I find these games tolerable and at the very best, I even enjoy them!
Other things I was reminded of:
- Meeting new people is one of the things I really enjoy
- Pushing myself out of my comfort zone always pays off
- Age is no indicator for anything (other than how long ago you were born)
- I am not bad at public speaking and it's awesome to be listened to
- I cherish positive feedback
Wednesday, 5 April 2017
out and about
At relatively short notice I was informed that I got a hotel night for the Friday night also. I immediately set out to explore cultural options for that evening. And decided to treat myself to the opera "The Consul". At this stage only seats at the side were available at the bargain price of €14 - and with restricted views.
Restricted views turned out to mean no view at all. I could literally not see anything of the stage but at least the board with the German translation of the singing. Once and again, I got up from my chair to check out what was happening and came to the conclusion that an opera really is much more entertaining when you can see what is happening.
But I was in luck (was that the fortune induced by my broken plate already?!) and the family in front of me decided to leave about half way through. And I was then able to enjoy the rest of the opera with a perfect view.
I had a lovely evening. All by myself, too. 💗
Restricted views turned out to mean no view at all. I could literally not see anything of the stage but at least the board with the German translation of the singing. Once and again, I got up from my chair to check out what was happening and came to the conclusion that an opera really is much more entertaining when you can see what is happening.
But I was in luck (was that the fortune induced by my broken plate already?!) and the family in front of me decided to leave about half way through. And I was then able to enjoy the rest of the opera with a perfect view.
I had a lovely evening. All by myself, too. 💗
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| the Cuvilliés theatre |
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| Frauenkirche by night |
Tuesday, 4 April 2017
bloody hell...
Blood donation day.
As soon as she removed the needle, I started feeling a bit sick and asked for a drink. Instead, I was immediately put in a position with my head down and my feet up. Which made me feel even worse. It then took a couple of minutes for a doctor to appear (I just needed a f&cking drink!!!). Who of course was the same doctor who had done my medical and who seemed to take a weird delight in seeing me sick: I told you so! You didn't eat enough! And your weight is too low anyway!
I was eventually given one piece of dextrose and a drink. And felt better immediately.
You are allowed to give blood every 56 days and that's exactly how often the German Red Cross comes to Rosenheim for that purpose.
I'm not sure what it is but both this time and last time, the doctors who did my 'medical' were not particularly nice. Why do people choose jobs where they have to deal with people, if they dislike them so much?
So, yesterday, doctor asks me whether I have eaten and drunk enough. Yes.
So, yesterday, doctor asks me whether I have eaten and drunk enough. Yes.
My blood pressure was quite low at 110/70. Which made him question me again, whether I had eaten enough. Well, the answer was still yes. What quantifies 'enough'?
Anyway, so, I give blood and the lady next to me, who was hooked up after me, was done before me. And as my arm had also started hurting a bit, I started pressing on that stress ball again. Only to realize that I was also done and they had simply ignored my beeping machine. This extra pumping when my blood wasn't going anywhere was probably not a good idea.
As soon as she removed the needle, I started feeling a bit sick and asked for a drink. Instead, I was immediately put in a position with my head down and my feet up. Which made me feel even worse. It then took a couple of minutes for a doctor to appear (I just needed a f&cking drink!!!). Who of course was the same doctor who had done my medical and who seemed to take a weird delight in seeing me sick: I told you so! You didn't eat enough! And your weight is too low anyway!
WTF???? Firstly, I had eaten and drunk a normal amount. Secondly, my BMI is absolutely normal and my weight and height were part of the info I had to complete. And lastly and most importantly: if you motherf%cker thought I wasn't fit go give blood, why did you sign it off???? ðŸ˜
I was eventually given one piece of dextrose and a drink. And felt better immediately.
Honestly...
Monday, 3 April 2017
2017 resolutions - March review
My 2017 resolutions
January review
February review
1) exercise: let's just say that I want to get back on track in April...
2) healthy eating: it started off quite well. But as expected, I didn't manage to get through lent without sweets or coffee. At the end of the day though, I feel it's most important to do what feels right for myself. And sometimes treating myself to a piece of cake makes all the difference. Nevertheless, I have reduced my sugar intake and will try to continue being more mindful about what I eat.
3) less moaning: hm, this has been an interesting month in this regard. While I previously thought that speaking about stuff helped, simply by letting out the anger, again and again I experience huge discomfort when I do get lost in moaning. I take that as a good sign!
4) travel: going back to my parents for not so nice reasons... I wouldn't count that as travelling. And I think I will remove this from my resolution list for now. I will think of something else to replace it with.
5) less time on the internet/mindfulness: I've been reading more this month and as I have started volunteering for two different projects, I feel that I have been using my time more sensibly indeed. Thumbs up!
January review
February review
1) exercise: let's just say that I want to get back on track in April...
2) healthy eating: it started off quite well. But as expected, I didn't manage to get through lent without sweets or coffee. At the end of the day though, I feel it's most important to do what feels right for myself. And sometimes treating myself to a piece of cake makes all the difference. Nevertheless, I have reduced my sugar intake and will try to continue being more mindful about what I eat.
3) less moaning: hm, this has been an interesting month in this regard. While I previously thought that speaking about stuff helped, simply by letting out the anger, again and again I experience huge discomfort when I do get lost in moaning. I take that as a good sign!
4) travel: going back to my parents for not so nice reasons... I wouldn't count that as travelling. And I think I will remove this from my resolution list for now. I will think of something else to replace it with.
5) less time on the internet/mindfulness: I've been reading more this month and as I have started volunteering for two different projects, I feel that I have been using my time more sensibly indeed. Thumbs up!
Menschen 2017 - March 2017
Reminder Menschen 2017
Max, Annie, Franzi, Noah, Johannes and Michael from ProjectTogether
Yannik - my first ProjectTogether coachee
Elke, Maria and Antonia from a mentoring volunteering project here in Rosenheim
Anita and Andreea: two coaches who I had free sessions with. Firstly, I am very grateful for their offer. And secondly, I learned some lessons on how I do NOT want to work as a coach. Offering free sessions is generous without a doubt. Of course I am no fool, and realize that it's part of a marketing strategy to recruit new clients. BUT the coachee is in no way obligated to book a session and should not be guilt-tripped into doing so. Having said that, I fully recognize that I myself am responsible for the negative feeling I was left with after those sessions. Also an important lesson to learn, of course!
Dr. Zimmermann - doctor at the Stadtkrankenhaus Hanau. I'd rather not start another rant about the terrible communication we experienced and her silly behaviour. Scary though that this happens during times when things are difficult enough as they are.
Nurses - a couple of lovely ones and some more bitches... (I'll count three I recollect)
Man at the opera
January 2017 - 17
February 2017 - 8
March 2017 - 17
New total: 42
Max, Annie, Franzi, Noah, Johannes and Michael from ProjectTogether
Yannik - my first ProjectTogether coachee
Elke, Maria and Antonia from a mentoring volunteering project here in Rosenheim
Anita and Andreea: two coaches who I had free sessions with. Firstly, I am very grateful for their offer. And secondly, I learned some lessons on how I do NOT want to work as a coach. Offering free sessions is generous without a doubt. Of course I am no fool, and realize that it's part of a marketing strategy to recruit new clients. BUT the coachee is in no way obligated to book a session and should not be guilt-tripped into doing so. Having said that, I fully recognize that I myself am responsible for the negative feeling I was left with after those sessions. Also an important lesson to learn, of course!
Dr. Zimmermann - doctor at the Stadtkrankenhaus Hanau. I'd rather not start another rant about the terrible communication we experienced and her silly behaviour. Scary though that this happens during times when things are difficult enough as they are.
Nurses - a couple of lovely ones and some more bitches... (I'll count three I recollect)
Man at the opera
January 2017 - 17
February 2017 - 8
March 2017 - 17
New total: 42
Sunday, 2 April 2017
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