Tag Archives: birthday

Half-Time

Today I turn 39. Based on the statistical life expectancy in Germany I have another 39 years to live. It’s half-time in my life. If this was a football match, you would watch some commercials and listen to daft commentary by a former … Continue reading

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Lithuania celebrates my Birthday

I feel really honoured: I have only been to Lithuania for one week, and already the whole country put up a huge display of affection by celebrating my birthday today (6 July). All over Lithuania, people put up flags and … Continue reading

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I discovered paradise

For my birthday on 6 July, I went away for a few days. Some hiking and camping, being alone and close to nature. It was beautiful! Without searching for it, I discovered paradise: This was the bay at the bottom … Continue reading

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My Birthday

Today, I turned 35. I am now older than what the average life expectancy for people in Swaziland (a small country in Southern Africa) is. As I don’t feel old and I am still in fine shape physically and mentally, … Continue reading

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