With planning full speed ahead for my scouting trip in September, I continue to adjust to the pace of Portugal. Full speed is actually a steady first gear. It’s no problem. I feel I’m on top of things. I’ve reached out to the contacts I want to meet or need an appointment with, although as…
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Bravely following the compass to Portugal
Scouting trip to Portugal In one calendar month, I will be on my way to Portugal. Fingers-crossed. I’ve been diligent in my planning to ensure I’ve as much flexibility to either cancel or postpone the flights, hotels and car hire. Although I’ve a couple of dates over the next fortnight which will make it…
Portugal D7 visa preparation
It has been a busy couple of weeks. A busy couple of months. So I deserve a coffee and a pastéis de nata. Downtime has been limited due to general busyness at work and home. But I’ve taken time out for myself and read a biography of Charlie Chaplin. Chaplin had a complicated life. Multiple…
Live in the moment
Live in the present, not the past. Strive for the future. Past, present, future. One you can’t change, one you can, one you can plan for. This week, reflections, events and plans unite the past, present and future. The swing from yesterday to tomorrow can be pretty powerful. Seventeen years ago, my first daughter was…
Endless monologue
It is official. I am stuck in an endless monologue. Some people call it Groundhog Day. But I am content with an ‘endless monologue’. Work. Eat. Sleep. Repeat. Seven days a week. Even the discipline of protecting holidays has fallen by the wayside. I am disappointed and angry with myself for sacrificing my holiday for…
Decade plan
Plans are dashed. Again. It’s not a problem as there are bigger issues we all must deal with. But that doesn’t remove the frustration of cancelled plans. However, more time means more planning time. But how much planning can you really do? Over recent months, I’ve been reviewing how I’ve planned events in my first…