by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 17, 2023 | Belize Keynote & Destination Content, Life in Belize, My Blog
After a grueling 5 months, finally finishing my greenhouse floor and about 9 months since my last vacation, I decided I had earned one. This vacation was a little different. I was determined to focus on new experiences, have a goal, and do my best to accomplish it...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 11, 2023 | Life in Belize, My Blog
September 2 Life in the jungle: I slept like crap last night again. It rained all through the night and was still raining when I woke up. I didn’t even bother bringing my city footwear, I was going to the city in rainboots. Most of my road was a river of...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 9, 2023 | My Blog, Personal Reflection
Written for Arie Hoogerbrugge by Sophia Wisdom In a world filled with promises, commitments, and good intentions, the age-old saying, “You are what you do, not what you say you’ll do,” holds more truth than ever. Actions speak louder than words, and...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 8, 2023 | My Blog, Personal Reflection
Written for Arie Hoogerbrugge by Sophia Wisdom In a world that constantly bombards us with distractions and temptations, the concept of discipline often emerges as the guiding force that paves the way to true freedom. Jocko Willink, a former Navy SEAL and a renowned...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 7, 2023 | Life in Belize, My Blog
August 24 Life in the jungle: I woke up at 5 AM, with the stress of a rotting and costly house deck falling back asleep was not possible. [See photos in last blog post.] I started my morning chopping the coconut field. After breakfast I cut the grass at the ponds. ...