Back in Rotterdam and with Grace

March 7, 2024 0 Comments 42 tags

Back in Rotterdam and with Grace I’m back in Rotterdam. I brought fresh orange juice for Grace, and she drank it all. I spent most of the day with her.

Saying goodbye to my career

March 2, 2024 0 Comments 42 tags

Saying Goodbye to My Career I find myself in uncharted waters. I’ve already started to live on a semi-retired basis by taking as much vacation as I do. I’m not

Buenos Aires

March 1, 2024 0 Comments 42 tags

Buenos Aires I haven’t finished my second book yet. I’ve struggled in Buenos Aires with a broken phone; I can only pay and withdraw money using my Maestro cards. Initially,

Drinking again

February 25, 2024 0 Comments 42 tags

Drinking Again Did I miss two days of my journal? I’ve been drinking every day again, even during the day. It needs to stop. Drinking seems to be the norm

Phone soaked in sea

February 22, 2024 0 Comments 42 tags

Phone Soaked in Sea I underestimated how deep the sea was that I needed to cross, and my phone fell into the water while in my bathing shorts. It started

Insomnia

February 21, 2024 0 Comments 42 tags

Insomnia It’s 3:34 AM, and I cannot sleep. I slept well for about 2–3 hours yesterday afternoon, and now, after sleeping since around 10:00 PM, I still can’t fall asleep.

Wonderful call with Grace

February 18, 2024 0 Comments 42 tags

Wonderful Call with Grace I had a twenty-minute conversation with Grace today. She was awake and so engaging; it made my day. I’ve realized I need to catch her after

Missing Grace

February 17, 2024 0 Comments 42 tags

Missing Grace The calls and interactions with Grace are becoming tougher. I miss her; I miss sharing the enjoyment of times like these with her. Wow, we were so connected.

Jetlag and trying to reach Grace

February 16, 2024 0 Comments 42 tags

Jetlag and Trying to Reach Grace I woke up at 5:00 AM, a combination of insomnia and perhaps some jet lag. Breakfast was okay. I’m off for a massage this

Porto Real

February 14, 2024 0 Comments 42 tags

Porto Real I’m in Porto Real, in the middle of Rio state. It’s a beautiful place, and I’m really impressed. It has a classic feel but is also well-maintained and