Comments on: opening doors http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/2009/10/19/opening-doors/ enhance the everyday Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:01:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: DDekor http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/2009/10/19/opening-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-304007 DDekor Thu, 20 Jan 2011 21:26:31 +0000 http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/?p=7006#comment-304007 Beautiful photos, good luck Beautiful photos, good luck

]]> By: gwen buchanan http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/2009/10/19/opening-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-277655 gwen buchanan Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:58:07 +0000 http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/?p=7006#comment-277655 glorious and heartwarming altogether.. and beauty everywhere... I am sending you the very best in following your dream in life... It can be done... sometimes there are tough spots but because of the effort needed to overcome them, they usually turn out better than all the rest.. and puts your confidence on the next level of "I can do this"... and "I am glad I am doing this"... Happiness. glorious and heartwarming altogether.. and beauty everywhere…

I am sending you the very best in following your dream in life… It can be done… sometimes there are tough spots but because of the effort needed to overcome them, they usually turn out better than all the rest.. and puts your confidence on the next level of “I can do this”… and “I am glad I am doing this”… Happiness.

]]> By: Paris Parfait http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/2009/10/19/opening-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-86486 Paris Parfait Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:14:14 +0000 http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/?p=7006#comment-86486 Zoe, no doubt you'll be successful at whatever you attempt. Bonne chance et bonne courage! Zoe, no doubt you’ll be successful at whatever you attempt. Bonne chance et bonne courage!

]]> By: josephine http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/2009/10/19/opening-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-86078 josephine Fri, 23 Oct 2009 17:26:26 +0000 http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/?p=7006#comment-86078 i know i'm a little late with this, but congratulations on your adventure! i had a similar experience where someone put a "bug in my ear," which has since opened up even more possibilities for me. looking forward to hearing more about your travels and experiences! i know i’m a little late with this, but congratulations on your adventure! i had a similar experience where someone put a “bug in my ear,” which has since opened up even more possibilities for me. looking forward to hearing more about your travels and experiences!

]]> By: zoe http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/2009/10/19/opening-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-85493 zoe Tue, 20 Oct 2009 21:12:51 +0000 http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/?p=7006#comment-85493 Wow, thank you everyone, so much, for all your good wishes and encouragement! It's both exciting and a little scary to take a leap like this, but I know, as your collective wisdom also advises, that following your heart can only be a positive move, regardless of the final outcome. Thanks again for your support, and I'll be sure to keep in touch with more from "across the ditch"! Wow, thank you everyone, so much, for all your good wishes and encouragement! It’s both exciting and a little scary to take a leap like this, but I know, as your collective wisdom also advises, that following your heart can only be a positive move, regardless of the final outcome. Thanks again for your support, and I’ll be sure to keep in touch with more from “across the ditch”!

]]> By: vicki archer http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/2009/10/19/opening-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-85464 vicki archer Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:54:57 +0000 http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/?p=7006#comment-85464 Good luck with your move and thank you for the beautiful, beautiful images. xv Good luck with your move and thank you for the beautiful, beautiful images. xv

]]> By: Anna http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/2009/10/19/opening-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-85462 Anna Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:41:37 +0000 http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/?p=7006#comment-85462 Dear Zoë, This is incredibly exciting and you are very brave! I know from present experience how difficult it can be do make a break away from a place where you're comfortable to pursue something other. I'm currently entrenched in a PhD program that I've almost completed (nearly ABD), but am finding myself drawn to other pursuits. I'm trying to stay rooted for now, but can't wait to be free to do something else, however difficult that may be. I've loved your guest posts here beginning with the very first one you did of the gardens behind those wonderful old canal houses. It seems that your quest to go behind the scenes translates-luckily for you - to a similar desire to get to the heart of what you want / need to be doing with your life. Hurrah! Best of luck to you. This is inspiring. Anna Dear Zoë,

This is incredibly exciting and you are very brave! I know from present experience how difficult it can be do make a break away from a place where you’re comfortable to pursue something other. I’m currently entrenched in a PhD program that I’ve almost completed (nearly ABD), but am finding myself drawn to other pursuits. I’m trying to stay rooted for now, but can’t wait to be free to do something else, however difficult that may be.
I’ve loved your guest posts here beginning with the very first one you did of the gardens behind those wonderful old canal houses.
It seems that your quest to go behind the scenes translates-luckily for you – to a similar desire to get to the heart of what you want / need to be doing with your life. Hurrah! Best of luck to you. This is inspiring.

Anna

]]> By: Victoria http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/2009/10/19/opening-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-85455 Victoria Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:27:11 +0000 http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/?p=7006#comment-85455 Dear Zoe, This is to wish you luck, endurance and joy in your new life in Britain and many blossoming friendships in the month to come. I have changed many times from East Germany to the West when I was a very young woman and to America, when I was in my 30s....I know a thing or to of new beginnings! Your great attitude will carry your endavors. Your pictures are beautiful and particular the attention to details. I admire your ways of viewing life in those great houses, life of the poeple who serve to make it all run smoothly. And the ones who can afford them. Will stop by many times from now! All the best in London! Victoria Dear Zoe,
This is to wish you luck, endurance and joy in your new life in Britain and many blossoming friendships in the month to come.
I have changed many times from East Germany to the West when I was a very young woman and to America, when I was in my 30s….I know a thing or to of new beginnings! Your great attitude will carry your endavors.
Your pictures are beautiful and particular the attention to details. I admire your ways of viewing life in those great houses, life of the poeple who serve to make it all run smoothly.
And the ones who can afford them.

Will stop by many times from now!
All the best in London!

Victoria

]]> By: Cassandra http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/2009/10/19/opening-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-85431 Cassandra Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:09:05 +0000 http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/?p=7006#comment-85431 Dear Zoe, I did the same just over a year ago - just a little further from NZ. It will be hard, but it will make you better.I have no idea where you are staying in London, but here are a few places that could lift your spirits. Marlyebone High Street on a Sunday morning - the loveliest food market behind the main street and Daunt Books. The ground floor cafe at the V & A - housed in rooms designed by Morris et al. Battersea Park - On the river, with a great big gold buddha and a tiny english garden amongst others. Petersham nurseries - get off the train at Richmond an walk along the river and through the park to get there and last but not least - Macaron - an authentic french patisserie in Clapham Common - with angels painted on the ceiling and dogs under the table (including mine!) it is my own little haven. Whatever corner of London you are, look for the delightful corners as it can feel overwhelmingly 'gritty' but I've squeaked with delight many times just by turning the corner. Good luck!!! Dear Zoe,
I did the same just over a year ago – just a little further from NZ. It will be hard, but it will make you better.I have no idea where you are staying in London, but here are a few places that could lift your spirits. Marlyebone High Street on a Sunday morning – the loveliest food market behind the main street and Daunt Books. The ground floor cafe at the V & A – housed in rooms designed by Morris et al. Battersea Park – On the river, with a great big gold buddha and a tiny english garden amongst others. Petersham nurseries – get off the train at Richmond an walk along the river and through the park to get there and last but not least – Macaron – an authentic french patisserie in Clapham Common – with angels painted on the ceiling and dogs under the table (including mine!) it is my own little haven. Whatever corner of London you are, look for the delightful corners as it can feel overwhelmingly ‘gritty’ but I’ve squeaked with delight many times just by turning the corner.

Good luck!!!

]]> By: project blancoyd http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/2009/10/19/opening-doors/comment-page-1/#comment-85429 project blancoyd Tue, 20 Oct 2009 06:21:25 +0000 http://blog.piajanebijkerk.com/WordPress/?p=7006#comment-85429 Man! How did I miss this place back in March. I totally would have went here if I would have known. *palm smacking forehead* Man! How did I miss this place back in March. I totally would have went here if I would have known. *palm smacking forehead*

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