Petra's Diary
We are often asked how we came up with the idea of circumnavigating the world and how long the preparations took.
In fact, when the idea was born over 10 years ago, I was highly motivated to start writing a diary blog to document the development.
Even though I didn't stick to it consistently, I now see it as a beautiful documentation of my time, which, looking back, brought a smile to my face.
I have therefore decided to start from January 25.01th.2023 to publish an article from the diary every Wednesday – chronologically starting with the first – uncensored.
Maybe it will inspire you and I would be happy to receive lively comments.
Your Petra
Diary conclusion
25.10.2023 The entry from May 08.05.2016, 2012, concludes my old diary, which I started in XNUMX. After that, the documentation is probably...
Review from Petra’s diary – Are all mice grey in everyday life?
Written on May 08.05.2016, XNUMX Trapped in everyday life, there's little time for inspiring thoughts. Yet time marches on. There's always...
Review from Petra's diary – retirement needs to be prepared
Written on April 04.04.2016, XNUMX After realizing that I could only look forward to retirement if I still...
Review from Petra's diary: written 03.04.2016 – Attention – Your first name reveals your age
Ever thought that your age can be guessed based on your name? Petra was a very...
Review from Petra's diary: written March 30.03.2016, XNUMX – Are you still sociable?
I have already written quite a bit about everyday objects that have accumulated in my life and that have made my environment more intimate...
Review from Petra's diary: written 29.03.2016 – Obituary for Roger Cicero
Roger Cicero is dead. He died of a stroke at the age of 45. Ripped from his life in the middle of it. That makes...
Review from Petra's diary: written 28.03.2016 – War grandchildren – hoarding for bad times
I've already received some tips on how to shed material ballast. Donating to aid organizations is my first priority...
Review from Petra's diary: written 27.03.2016 – Decluttering is not faster than losing weight
As previously reported, I set out to declutter my house over three years ago. I discovered that...
Review from Petra's diary – I'm back
Posted March 25.03.2016, 3 All good things come in threes. So, I'm making my third attempt with my blog...preparing for...
Review from Petra's diary: written 02.09.2013 – Already a year has passed
My blog is now over a year old, and the last post was almost a year ago. Yes, the...
Review from Petra's diary: written 08.10.2012 – First route planning
Anticipation is, as we all know, the greatest joy, and a weekend without any plans offers plenty of time to indulge in travel dreams. In any case...
Review from Petra's diary: written 27.09.2012 – First travel destinations
I'm going to start brainstorming which destinations I want to reach during my circumnavigation: 1.- The Amazon...
Review from Petra's diary: written 16.09.2012 – Arrived in everyday life – an interim assessment
The first three weeks back in my old life, time to take stock… How have I progressed with my...
Review from Petra’s diary: written 06.09.2012 – Obituary
In addition to the things I deliberately decluttered, there are two more things that left me against my will...
Review from Petra's diary: written 26.08.2012 – Back to everyday life and on to the new goal
Sunday, last day off – tomorrow, the serious business of life begins again – the start of work. Now there were a few more...
Review from Petra's diary: written 25.08.2012 – Consumption relapse
End of treatment - packing suitcases. Mountains of luggage. I can barely fit everything into the suitcases, bags, and car... and this is when I wanted to declutter...
Review from Petra's diary: written August 18.08.2012, XNUMX – Do you already use shea butter?
Modern man is a strange creature in itself. On the one hand, he loves the familiar, the usual, and if I...
Review from Petra's diary: written 16.08.2012 – Happiness diary 6th entry
Thursday 1. Finally, bad weather, it's raining. It's still dry during beach gymnastics, but during breakfast afterwards, it starts to rain...
Review from Petra's diary: written 14.08.2012 – Meatball emergency
For the Sunday excursion to Amrum, meatballs will be provided, as the spa guests who participate in the trip...
Review from Petra's diary – Halfway point
Written on August 13.08.2012, XNUMX. Half of the treatment is now over, and I feel well rested and mentally renewed. Whether I...
Review from Petra's diary: written 12.08.2012 – Happiness diary 5th entry
Sunday 1. Sitting on the upper deck of the ferry from Föhr to Amrum in the bright sunshine, enjoying the sea, wind, and...
Review from Petra's diary: written 11.08.2012 – Happiness diary 4th entry
Saturday 1. Strolled along the seashore, sun on my skin, soft sand on my feet. 2. Went swimming in the sea, ...
Review from Petra's diary: written 10.08.2012 – Happiness diary 3th entry
Friday 1. I wake up in the morning, the sun shines through the window, the sea roars, and a still fresh breeze caresses my...
Review from Petra's diary: written 09.08.2012 – Happiness diary 2th entry
1. During my morning exercises at 7:30 a.m. on the beach, I felt the cool sand beneath my feet and walked all the way to...
Review from Petra's diary: written 08.08.2012 – Happiness diary 1th entry
Stress management seminar – haven't we forgotten how to live and enjoy life? The computer at work seems to me to have...
Review from Petra's diary: written 07.08.2012 – I am your rock – age unknown
While packing for the trip, I found a knee-length skirt in my walk-in closet that was completely unfamiliar to me...
Review from Petra's diary: written 05.08.2012 – Amrum, Sylt or Watt
Course Sunday...and the sun is shining. A mudflat hike is offered; hiking in the mudflats is certainly healthy... On the mudflats, I see on my left...
Review from Petra’s diary: written 03.08.2012 – And consumption is forever tempting
There are a lot of lovely shops in Wyk auf Föhr. Jewelry, antiques, and home furnishings particularly catch my eye. It's a shame...
Review from Petra's diary: written August 02.08.2012, XNUMX – Cure, rehab or what?
First day of the spa treatment, and things are about to get exciting. The first lecture is at 8:00 a.m. So I set my cell phone alarm for 7:XNUMX a.m. Awakened...
Review from Petra's diary: written 01.08.2012 – W:O:K – and I'm right in the middle of it
I had barely set off north by car – starting from North Rhine-Westphalia – when I had my first contact with the motorway...
Review from Petra's diary – subscriptions and memberships – what accumulates
Posted July 30.07.2012, XNUMX Now that I'm in the throes of decluttering, I'm going through everything I can throw away as ballast. The first thing that comes to mind is my...
Review from Petra’s diary – organizational systems
Posted July 28.07.2012, XNUMX Do you also know that uplifting feeling when you've managed to snag a free sample? When you're at the...
Review from Petra's diary – travel account – garbage idyll
Posted July 27.07.2012, XNUMX I've just opened a travel account. New bank – new account – a true fresh start. That...
Review from Petra’s diary – You slowly become too cluttered
Posted July 25.07.2012, XNUMX It's amazing how much stuff we accumulate over the course of our lives. How many things accumulate...
Review from Petra's diary – Sailing New Year's Eve
Posted July 24.07.2012, XNUMX The idea of circumnavigating the world has gripped us. But we're still light years away... well, a little time to prepare...
Review from Petra’s diary – I now have my own notebook
Written on July 19.07.2012, 2012. In July XNUMX, my journey into a new life began: I decided to change my everyday life, to make new...
Review from Petra's diary – Two in one boat
Posted July 15.07.2012, 2009 Ascension Day and Pentecost have been our regular boating weekends since XNUMX. The obvious choice for us is, of course, Holland, a...
Review from Petra's diary – 50 years and a little wise
Written on July 12.07.2012, 50. I'm now XNUMX and can still remember how young I was...and still young...
Review from Petra's diary – travel fever
Posted May 31.05.2012, XNUMX I've been bitten by the travel bug – I'm reading everything I can find about traveling the world and starting to list...
Review from Petra's diary – Changes in spring 2012
Written on May 17.05.2012, XNUMX Two events in my life have led me to take stock of my life so far and of the...
Review from Petra’s diary – The change begins rather inconspicuously
Written: 10.05.2012 25.01.2009 The last Sunday in January 2009 was to change my life forever, but back then I knew...