by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jul 16, 2023 | My Blog, Personal Reflection
At some point in early 2016 I thought about the word “happiness”. Happiness has never really been part of my vocabulary. It was a word that makes me feel rather uncomfortable. I don’t want to say I have never been happy. There had been moments and (short) times...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jun 4, 2023 | My Blog, Personal Reflection
I think about things deeply. Far more deeply than I care to or want to. This forces me to bury most of my life so that I hopefully forget. And usually, it works. I forget, but the soul never forgets anything. I have come to realize that I am a romantic. I am a...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jun 4, 2023 | Personal Reflection
On May 18th I turned 50. I guess that only happens once in a lifetime (along with every birthday). Some days I feel like I am 20, some days I feel like I am 50 and some days I feel like I am 80. I feel like I look 30 and often wish I was 80. They say age is only a...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jul 20, 2022 | Life in Belize, My Blog, Personal Reflection
I know, an extreme statement and what don’t I care about anymore? What I don’t care about anymore is my life here in Belize. I know that sounds very extreme given everything I have worked for. But before you think I have lost it, please let me explain. Of course,...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jul 13, 2022 | Life in Belize, My Blog, Personal Reflection
When I look in the mirror I can’t tell if I am old. I don’t look old. Anyone would tell you that I look very young for my age. Some days I feel like I am in my 20’s. But most nights when I go to bed I think “only 30 more years to get through...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Jul 13, 2022 | My Blog, Personal Reflection
Better questions and reflections to live by – Part 17 Over the years in truck I got into listening to podcasts. First a few a week and then depending on the day sometimes listening to podcasts 6-7 hours a day. I have probably listen to a few 1000 hours of...
