I wrote this back in 2012 and it is one of my favourites. Back then, I worked at a call center and I was usually awake at night. On my day off I’d walk our dog, Bogart II, during the early hours. I’d sometimes go out at 3AM or 4AM to walk him. Back then, […]| Maria Michaela Poetry
Welcome to The Nook. This is the one area of this blog that is Sophie-free because it is run by Beth (Sophie’s sister, for any wondering). This feature is free for me to talk about anything I want… life, paint colours, romance, and, of course, books. Greetings one and all! Welcome to a reflection of … More My 2024 Highlights And New Goals| Me & Ink
By Adrian Tchaikovsky Precious Little Things (Made Things #0.5)This short story packs a punch. I read it in one sitting and really liked the ending. 4 stars. Blood of the Mantis (Shadows of the Apt #3)Adrian Tchaikovsky’s books deserve to be read and reread. The writing is that good! 5 stars! Salute the Dark (Shadows … Continue reading "My Favorite Books of 2024 Part 3: Fantasy"| My Reader's Journey
My name, Wouter, isn’t the easiest to spell nor to pronounce. I find a lot of amusement in the mispronunciations. The NPC Man crew (now Viva La Dirt League) make great YouTubes about game (and computer shop) tropes. They did a kickstarter to fund their studio, and I asked them to make a video about […]| Wouter.org
With thanks to some suggestions Kasper van der Meulen of Mindlift (who gives a great Breathwork Mastery class) and by Robin (who made SoundSelf), I’ve been playing with breath and SoundSelf.| Wouter.org
SoundSelf play is both a very relaxing zone-out self-care moment for me, as well as a deepening tune-up of meditation and breath work. I've been starting my day with a cup of coffee and a 15-20 minute SoundSelf session, and often end the day with 40 minute one. I feel relaxed and clear for the whole day from this, and it is nurturing something deep in me.| Wouter.org