travel stories in the time we cannot travel

When I am posting travel stories about the time I spend 4 months in Thailand, volunteering with Gibbon apes in Phuket, or about the time I was working on a cruise ship visiting the Eastern and Western islands in the Caribbean, or that time I went to the Blue Lagoon in Iceland and met a Viking, and that time that I moved abroad to Spain, Belize and Aruba;
it is all because I want to keep the great memories alive.
By talking about our experiences, flipping through pictures, day dreaming about the good times we had and are still to come, that is all good. Sharing is caring.

Due to social distancing in real life, more than ever online expression is key.
Humans cannot spend too much time alone, we need interaction with others, not always with people; animals and pets will be great too.

see this link to see what isolation does to us and others;
https://youtu.be/LvS9OZzXH3A

Be safe, wash your hands, keep your distance, stay out of my aura.
 

7 tips to help you to think more positive

Positive thinking; it is a lifestyle

Some people have the ability to make the best out of everything, while others have a hard time achieving that. When you think of something that makes you happy, your brain releases endorphins, which will give you a feeling of well-being, for free! It is however possible, if you have not been passed on the “positivity genes”, that you can train yourself to be (more) positive. Positive thinking is about creating the right mindset.

7 tips to help you to think more positive;

1.Smile; and you can feel better instantly. It really helps to smile, even though it is not a natural feeling or mood at that certain moment. Keep practicing, and smiling, keep happy thoughts and encourage yourself.

2.Surround yourself with positive thinkers, and you will see how that will effect you. When people come across a problem, they might get discouraged. When you practice positive thinking, you will look at a problem as an opportunity how to solve it. Reading positive quotes/ books will also help you to lighten up.

3.Don’t play the victim once something goes wrong. Knowing that positive thinking reduces stress and anxiety will make it much more interesting. Also the people around you can get infected by your smile; action= reaction.

4.Open up your mind to find new solutions. Practice yoga/ tai chi, meditate, and take a walk, to clear your mind.

5.Write down positive words, dreams, stories, anything to cheer you up. Avoid negative self-talk.

6.Look into the mirror and tell yourself (out loud); “I can do this”, “I am as good as anybody else”. Repeat this or any other positive words to yourself, several times a week, and you can expect improvement.

7.Train your brain to think uplifting solutions; your response will determine the outcome.

By Miriam – www.instagram.com/arubaconnections

world on hold

hi all,
the world seems to be on hold.
sitting at home, sunshine outside, feeling creative.

***Today I am making a new website to help people creating a new life for themselves***
see link;
www.minimaliserenkunjeleren.com

there is a 10 minute free chat button, to write to me in Dutch, or English.

since the world has changed so much over the last weeks, lots of people are sitting at home, watching Netflix. I prefer to talk about your future, and make a financial plan.
Create on-line income, follow free courses on-line, and many more ways to build a new future for you and your family.

2020 March update from Aruba

This morning at 8am I went to visit the Palm Beach hotel area, to take some pictures of the ocean, and surroundings and I kept my distance from anyone around me, just in case..
That time of day is always my favorite time to go for a walk; is not too hot, not too crowded, and very quiet. All things I need to stay sane.
Shops were open as usual, people were jogging, restaurants all open, and hotel-/ beach staff was present at work. No sight of gloves, masks, nor any other indication that these are scary times in the world.

Hospital currently holds 2 people in quarantine for around 2 weeks, these men arrived to Aruba from the U.S.A. and have tested positive on the Corona virus.
Yesterday the Aruba government closed the flights from Europe to Aruba, till the end of this month.
by then will re-evaluate the situation.

 the tel. nr. (+297) 2800101 is the number to call when being in Aruba "one happy island" in case you have a fever and have problem breathing. Do not go to a doctor if you suspect you have Corona virus. Just call that number, they will explain you what to do, and stay where you are, in isolation.
Be safe, wash your hands, use common sense, take care.

A very happy 2020

2020; there is something in these numbers that speak to all of us;
roundness, similarity, chances & challenges, and for me;
another year to write about Aruba, post pictures of the beautiful beaches and sunsets, sell homes and condo's, help people find their dreamhome and perhaps even move to this happy Caribbean island.

Always wanted to know what it takes to be able to move to Aruba, rent or buy a place and enjoy the sunshine and calm life, let me know.

I am here to assist. 

Email me your questions/ comments to miriam@arubahouses.com

and I will get back to you shortly.

Have a good one!

 

December is here, last month of this decade

Things to look forward to, during the first months in 2020, on Aruba;

https://publicholidays.la/aruba/2020-dates

www.soulbeach.net/2020

and the Carnaval schedule;

https://www.visitaruba.com/things-to-do/carnival/aruba-carnival-schedule

going from blogging, to Facebook, to Instagram and back

It is almost October 2019; and I am back at blogging.
Since Instagram changed so many things lately, many more restrictions to grow an audience, I will focus again on this #Aruba blog.
This Aruba Connections blog I started in the year 2004, 15 years ago, just before I moved to Aruba.

Time on the island has been good to me, ups and downs like anyone else in life, but mainly good.
My focus will be giving the readers information on;
Moving to Aruba,
Real Estate for sale in Aruba,
Retirement in Aruba,
Travelling,
Things to do on the "one happy island",
and anything else worth mentioning.

Follow me, by filling in your email address (see right column) and you will receive a Free Gift by email, about Positive thinking. (one of my favorite things to write about).
My email address is;arubaconnections@hotmail.com
Feel free to contact me with any Real Estate and/or Aruba questions/ comments.