by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Dec 31, 2022 | Media, Personal Reflection
When it all made sense is sort of a goofy title for this blog post because in many ways I don’t know if my life has made any sense to me. Every day of my public school and high school life I was bullied. I did not know how to be around kids my age. No friend ever...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Nov 26, 2022 | My Blog, Personal Reflection
This morning was a rough morning. I attempted to write out what going on inside my head. I am paralyzed by indecision not so much by fear but from lack of purpose, passion and conviction. There is a fog over me and my entire life as far as the eyes can see. I never...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Oct 17, 2022 | My Blog, Personal Reflection
I don’t know what this post is going to look like. I am going to “follow the wild goose” which is a term I heard about a long time ago referring to a term the ancient Celts had for the Holy Spirit. So, I am actually not sure if I am using “follow the wild goose” as...
by Arie Hoogerbrugge | Aug 21, 2022 | My Blog, Personal Reflection
It’s the thought of interacting and meeting the hundreds of people that for one reason or another will cross my path in my remaining time on this planet that will ultimately reveal their true colors that make my life so exhausting. There is a point where it is...
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...
