July Featured Person: Jackie McMorn
I met Sister Jackie more than a decade ago through our Church community in the Middle East – the same one I mentioned in last month’s feature with Vicky. Jackie was in Oman, I was in Al Ain, and somehow,…
Jaz Beyond Teaching
Simplicity in Learning, Living, and Exploring
Jaz Beyond Teaching
Simplicity in Learning, Living, and Exploring
Mindfulness & Simplicity
Dive into the practice of mindfulness and the beauty of living simply. Here, I explore ways to cultivate inner peace, manage stress, and embrace a more intentional, grounded approach to life. From everyday habits to deeper reflections, this space is about nurturing well-being.
Jaz Weekly: Starting Anew 🌱
Before I dive into this week’s post, a little heads-up: I’ve decided not to start a new “saga” or themed series for now (unless life throws me something wild and worth chronicling again 😅). Instead, I’ll be shifting into a…
June Featured Person: Victoria Verano De Leon
I met Vicky in our church branch in Al Ain, UAE. With our small branch group, it was easy to build a meaningful connection – with Vicky, and with others who became like family in a place far from home.…
My Sickness Saga: Final Notes
This is it. Ten episodes in, and my Sick Leave Saga is wrapping up. Starting tomorrow, I’m back to normal working hours – full shifts, full chaos, and (hopefully) full energy. To be honest, this last week felt like a…
My Sick Leave Saga: Almost There
3 → 4 → 6 hours and counting This week I’m moving into the next and final phase of my work transition: working 6 hours a day, from 8:00 – 14:00. No breaks. Just straight hours of Kindergarten energy. Good…
My Sick Leave Saga: Transition Mode
This week was a blur of transitions, reunions, ceramic elephants, missed trains, and philosophical chats about life goals – in short, a classic “me” week. So yes – I’ve officially started the Wiedereingliederung (return-to-work) program. I’m back in the Kita…
May Featured Person: Ymonette Cabrera
I didn’t personally know Ymonette before this, but she came highly recommended by one of my previous featured person, Maila Rito – and after hearing even a part of her story, I immediately understood why. There’s a quiet strength in…
My Sick Leave Saga: The Tired Kind of Progress
This week felt short, long, and a bit sideways – you know, one of those weeks where you get things done, but still feel like you’re behind? That kind. I had three physio sessions this week – Monday, Wednesday, and…
My Sick Leave Saga: Still Showing Up
Today is Mother’s Day – and for once, Linus remembered the tradition. Here in Germany, it’s common for kids to surprise their moms with breakfast in bed on Mother’s Day morning. The past few years, he’s somehow always forgotten (classic…
My Sick Leave Saga: Still Healing
The past two weeks have been a blur – medically, mentally, and occasionally, very strangely. It started with blood work on Tuesday (April 22). Now, let me tell you – this is never a simple thing for me. I’m that…