Today, I’d like to write about something that might be dubbed a distinctly Germanic concept: my old friend Frühjahrsmüdigkeit, which translates to “spring tiredness”. Whilst the rest of the world gushes about spring fever and looks forward to the advent of spring, a new lease of life and new beginnings, according to one article about… Continue reading Entering Spring with a Spring in Your Step or How to Banish the Springtime Blues
Author: Sarah Downing
My name is Sarah. I was born and grew up in England and currently live in Düsseldorf, Germany, with my fiancé Corey and my cuddly cat Biscuit. I work as a translator and writer for my own company Aardwolf Text Services (www.aardwolf.de) and I love vintage clothes and music, as well as singing karaoke.
Sassy Style Talk With AJ: In Sickness and in Health I Said I Do, by Anita Roberts
This column is dedicated to my wonderful husband Dean who has stayed with me through thick and thin. I am blessed to have you! I’ve had an interesting week. I could say it’s been an interesting five years, but let’s stick with just the week to start off with. If you are a regular reader,… Continue reading Sassy Style Talk With AJ: In Sickness and in Health I Said I Do, by Anita Roberts
Sassy Style Talk With AJ: Let’s Talk About Yeast Baby!, by Anita Roberts
Let’s talk about yeast baby, let’s talk about you and me, let’s talk about all the good things, and the bad things that it brings, let’s talk about it! Yeast. Wonderful stuff if you’re baking bread, rolls or some desserts. Not nearly so welcome when it’s lodged in your system and creating the kind of… Continue reading Sassy Style Talk With AJ: Let’s Talk About Yeast Baby!, by Anita Roberts
Doubting Thomas
I’ve been writing a lot recently about the fluctuation of my thyroid levels. Since going off the pill, my thyroid levels have plummeted and I was told it would take three to six months for my hormones to adjust. Because I have been continuously on the pill for 15 years, I seriously doubt tapering off… Continue reading Doubting Thomas
The Scatter-brained Butterfly
When I was first diagnosed with hypothyroidism, I remember one of my first thoughts being “I so wish I was hyperthyroid!” Being able to eat as much as you like without gaining weight and being full of energy (or so I thought at the time) seemed like a dream. Now I know that it’s not… Continue reading The Scatter-brained Butterfly