Some things you might want to know about me (and if not, you can just skip this part):

• I was born one day in April in the early sixties in a rather small town in the German Rhineland region. And yes, that means I’m as stubborn as an Aries can get. My husband will happily confirm that.
• I am married to an Austrian who grew up in Latin America. Talk about intercultural challenges… 😉
• I am a mum of one, with all my heart and soul.
• I became a bird launcher in September 2023 when my daughter started college on the other side of Europe and am now more of a bird watcher and occasional bird feeder.
• I have what would nowadays be a Master’s in translation for Spanish and English with a specialization in law but – for lack of human connection, stuck between the computer and the dictionaries – ended up working in administration / project management in international companies and organizations.
• For a few years now, I have occasionally been coaching teenagers and young adults in goal-setting and stress management.

Some fun facts about me:

• I am a firm believer in everything getting easier with a good cuppa or cappu with a dear friend.
• I am in regular need of Vitamin Sea.
• I love books, long walks, preferably along a shore or in the woods, good Italian food, a proper Afternoon Tea with my bestie or my daughter, traveling, family time in front of the open fire, a house full of young people, time with friends, dancing, puzzles, friendly chats with random humans in stores, cafés, etc., the Christmas season, decorating…to just name a few.
• I hate hot weather (even worse when it’s humid), lukewarm tea or coffee, cold feet, arrogance and entitlement, disrespect, loud noise, being told to calm down (who doesn’t??!!), mess, sticky fingerprints on the fridge, … there’s probably more, but that shall do for now.