Monthly Archives: February 2022

The one true love of my life…

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Beate Metz

Cologne university, 1992, it was my final exam of English. “So, what do you want to do after your studies?” was the last question my lecturer asked me. “I want to live in England”, I replied, proudly. “That is not … Continue reading →

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Juggling Choices

Posted on February 9, 2022 by Beate Metz

I was born in GB and brought up in a very cosmopolitain family with an English mother and an Irish father. I came by chance to Germany over thirty years ago and have always felt very welcome here. I greatly … Continue reading →

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This isn’t home anymore

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Beate Metz

I am finally ready to share my testimony. I guess it took so long as it’s easier not to talk about it or think that so few would understand!! So, my name is Celine, I’m French and I’ve worked in … Continue reading →

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Neighbours and Friends

Posted on February 8, 2022 by Beate Metz

I have the best next door neighbours who are from Romania, they’ve been here 4 years and moved in next door about 2 years ago. I have never felt the need to learn another language but I’m learning through Google … Continue reading →

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REFLECTIONS

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Beate Metz

These are some of my thoughts on the UK leaving the EU. I live in the Netherlands and have done so since the year 2000. I continue to live here and I will most likely stay. I am single so … Continue reading →

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