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Starting the year strong
I’ve never been one for New Year’s resolutions. Growth doesn’t need a specific date — life is always evolving. But this year, I want to focus on strength. Not just physically, but mentally and emotionally. Strength to set boundaries, let go of what no longer serves me, and make space for joy. I want to…
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Making It Count
Time moves quietly, slipping past as we plan and postpone. But life isn’t meant to be put on hold. It’s happening now — in the laughter, the detours, and the everyday moments we often overlook. I’ve learned that living fully isn’t about perfection or grand gestures. It’s about being present, embracing change, saying yes more…
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Happy New Year!
Happy New Year, everyone! Here’s to a bright and prosperous 2025 filled with meaningful moments, new adventures, and plenty of reasons to celebrate. This year, I found myself ringing in the new year in New York City, a place known for its larger-than-life celebrations. The Empire State Building was stunning, glowing in vibrant party colors.…
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Berlin Wall
After all the holiday meals, a little sightseeing was a welcome change. Walking along Berlin’s East Side Gallery, I stopped at the iconic mural of Breschnev and Honecker locked in a fraternal kiss. Titled “My God, Help Me to Survive This Deadly Love” and painted in 1990 by Russian artist Dmitri Vrubel, it immortalizes a…
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Wintergarten Berlin
The Wintergarten Varieté in Berlin is a step back in time—a venue where vintage charm meets contemporary flair. I recently spent an evening there for a show paying tribute to Josephine Baker, and it was a wonderful blend of entertainment and history. The performances captured Baker’s essence: playful, bold, and captivating. From dazzling dance numbers…
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Merry Xmas
Wishing you all a joyful and peaceful Christmas, wherever you may be celebrating! Here in Berlin, the holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a visit to the Christmas market at Schloss Charlottenburg. Sipping Glühwein under the glow of festive lights with the stunning Baroque palace is a wonderful start to the holidays. Once a summer…
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Lighting up the night sky
The city is aglow in festive lights, and at Hudson Yards, the holiday decorations beautifully enhance the surrounding architecture, including The Shed’s Bloomberg building. Fun fact: The Bloomberg event space, part of The Shed, is housed in a structure on rails that can expand outward. Known as The McCourt, this movable feature allows the building…
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New York Sewers
The steaming sewer gates in New York streets always seem so romantic in winter movies, but let me tell you—they’re anything but. Especially when the wind shifts and blows that steam directly at you, carrying with it the unmistakable scent of the city’s underground. I’ve never experienced this quite so much in any other city,…
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Holiday Party Season
Holiday parties have long been a way to mark the season, bringing people together for food, conversation, and a bit of cheer. This week, I was lucky to attend one—well-organized and fun, held in a cool, modern location. The food was great, the music lively, and the space perfect for celebrating. It goes to show…
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Vorweihnachtszeit
Today marks the 1st Advent, a special moment in der Vorweihnachtszeit—Germany’s pre-Christmas period. Each Sunday leading up to Christmas, a candle is lit on an Advent wreath, a tradition that started in the 19th century to mark the countdown to the holiday. This year, I’m especially looking forward to the season. New York City feels…
Josephine in New York City
Me. In New York City. With excellent food and lots of fun!
Josephine in New York City 