Many of us move through our days on autopilot. We wake up, do what needs to be done, check off tasks, and go to bed tired but unsatisfied. Nothing is wrong, yet nothing feels memorable. The days blur together, and we assume that meaning will come later, in bigger moments. We have learned to ignore… Continue reading When Ordinary Moments Slip Past Us
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How Inflation Impacts Everyday Life in Germany
Lately, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about how prices have changed. It’s not just in my head — everything really is more expensive than it used to be. Inflation is a word we hear all the time, but for many people it sounds like something distant or abstract. In reality, though, it’s one of… Continue reading How Inflation Impacts Everyday Life in Germany
How the War Between Russia and Ukraine Changed Life for All of Us
It began in early 2022, when the world watched in disbelief as Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Most of us had seen conflict in other regions before, but this felt different. This was in Europe, between countries that had been neighbors for centuries, sharing not only borders but also histories, economies, and families.… Continue reading How the War Between Russia and Ukraine Changed Life for All of Us
When a Day Feels Like a Week
Today has felt like an entire week squeezed into a single stretch of sunlight. You know those days that drag on endlessly, when your brain feels like it’s been wrung out like a sponge? That’s exactly where I am right now—exhausted, mentally drained, and honestly, in desperate need of a long vacation. Not just a… Continue reading When a Day Feels Like a Week
