Lovely planet

La Paz, 2008

‘Hey, you have the Lonely People!’
‘Sorry, the what?’
‘That book, it’s like the bible for people that travel alone. You just take it out of your bag and it instantly attracts other lonely people!’
‘Haha, I guess you’re right. I don’t like the hype around it but it’s still unbeatable when it comes to having all the timetables, information and good deals on hostels in one place. And sure, I do travel alone most of the times, however I couldn’t say I’m ever lonely when I travel!’
‘Touché! That’s true, let’s call it the lovely planet then, with lovely people!’
‘Cheesy enough, I like it! Haha, I’m Caroline, nice to meet you.’
‘I’m Dan, did you try the juices around the corner?’
‘Not yet, should I?’
‘Well, they are freshly squeezed by really nice old ladies and you get to choose just about any fruit you want.. they cost 30cents.. and they come in a plastic bag with a straw!’
‘Sounds perfect, are you joining?’
‘For Bolivian juice? Always!’
‘Great, let’s go!’

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Time to grow.

So my ambitions might be a bit overwhelming. I’m a time optimist. And a perfectionist. And I feel the urgent need to be in complete control of anything that concerns me as a person. And to do things. These are heavy burdens, but also my main drive. I love the hype when things are difficult.

I popped an idea in the right place and now I’m in complete charge of something bigger than me. I’ve never done this before, but it’s more me than anything I have done before, getting the opportunity to connect my main passions, interests and concerns like this is a bit overwhelming at this point, but I guess this means this is the right time to grow, focus and enjoy!

ten years

Tonight we were hanging out the way we used to ten years ago. Feels kind of like this is the moment when one is supposed to say “time flies!” and well, it’s been many years indeed, however, I couldn’t say they just flew by.. The amount of fun we’ve managed to squeeze in between then and now is just.. wow. :)

Sweetest Sade

Listening to Sade makes me think of red wine and dimmed lights, the blend of the smoothness of her voice and the instruments puts me in a state somewhere between tranquility and bliss.

And as if her voice wasn’t wonderful enough, her old videos are perfect. What a charisma! It’s the 80’s at their best.


Sade – Hang on to your Love
Diamond Life (1985)



Sade – Sweetest Taboo
Promise (1986)



Sade – Turn my back on you
Stronger than pride (1988)