While January moseyed along at a leisurely pace, February took off like it had somewhere better to be. I barely blinked before realizing it was time to write a new blog. So, do I tackle two months in one go? Kill two birds with one stone? Not that I’d ever throw stones at birds—let’s justContinue reading “Flu, Freezing Temps, and Forgotten Skills – A Wild Start to the Year!”
Tag Archives: Thuiszorg
Destination Reached
When I boarded the care-train a little over three years ago, I had no idea what to expect. What would it be like to get help from fellow passengers? Would I learn to trust them and build a good bond with them? And most importantly: where was this train even going? Did I have aContinue reading “Destination Reached”
The Station Clock
There is a clock at every train station in the Netherlands. This lets you know what time it is, usually there is also an electronic sign where you can see when the next train will arrive and whether you have time to sneak away to Starbucks for a nice cup of coffee. Or in myContinue reading “The Station Clock”
Hey Google
(Photo Description: Grey Google Home Mini Speaker.) Everyone knows I’m a techie. My house is getting smarter and smarter. The smart lamp next to my bed switches on automatically at half past seven in the morning and switches itself off again at half past eight. It even turns blue when the button of my smartContinue reading “Hey Google”
Sticky Notes
You probably know them, little yellow sheets of paper on which you can write a note – usually as a reminder – and then stick it somewhere. Where you will see it so you don’t forget what to remember. On the fridge, your computer screen, a bag of shower shoes that you will have toContinue reading “Sticky Notes”
The Brother
Some think that only women work in community care. This is far from the truth. In carriage 4 there are also male employees. This was announced during my intake interview. I was asked if I had anything against that and in all honesty, I had to admit that I would indeed have a hard timeContinue reading “The Brother”
The Singing Sister
On a cold and gray morning I was greeted by a sister who doesn’t really get on the train with me very often. Even though she’s friendly, we just don’t have a strong professional friendship. That also makes sense. It is difficult to build such a professional relationship with the sisters if they do notContinue reading “The Singing Sister”
Waving Hands
Photo Description: Codee’s Bitmoji sitting on a large ‘I Love You’ sign language emoji. My train is now running well and the visits to Community Care Station run smoothly. So smoothly, that one random morning a second sister walked in with the familiar one. Well, that second sister turned out to be an intern! ‘DoContinue reading “Waving Hands”
Picnic for Care Professionals
Photo description: Codee’s Bitmoji sitting in a picnic basket As promised, I will answer your second question in this blog. As with answering the previous question, I still don’t have any band-aids or powdered sugar. So I will be as open and honest as possible with my answer. It is possible that this will beContinue reading “Picnic for Care Professionals”
Coffee Time
Photo Description: Codee’s Bitmoji holding a cup of coffee. I promised you that we would get off the train and have a virtual cup of coffee somewhere. I would also answer your questions about me and my illness. I’ve actually only seen two questions from you. They are both interesting questions. Both of which deserveContinue reading “Coffee Time”
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