The Pyrenees form a high wall between France and Spain.
Such an beautiful region with so much to see.
Between the sensational hiking trails, lakes and all the wild animals, ranging from wild bears, hostile mountain nannies (goats), wolves to a whole bunch of grazing cows, the French (and Spanish) Pyrenees are a hiker’s place to be.
A few pics from our trips there.
Looking forward to our next trip there !
One of my latest podcast episodes touched on the difficulties most of us come up against when looking for a place to rent out.
I spoke about the current state of the banking system, the real estate business and landlords.
The whole talk came from a buildup in frustration as we’ve been looking to move to a new place for some time now.
That said, and by God’s grace and will, we have FINALLY found a spot that fit our expectations, here in Bordeaux !
Better yet, we officially moved into it on our 1 year anniversary !
It’s unfurnished (thank God!), with tall windows and high ceilings, which defo give it a certain cachet. The kitchen is amazing too.
Here’s what our sitting area looks like right now:
The icing on the cake would be the unexpected backyard, where I’m (Tee) likely to be spending a lot of time learning how to grow fruits and veggies on my own ^^
Faith is a powerful thing, mayn. Put your faith in God, do your part and things will definitely work out for the best.
Beyond grateful !
11/10.
My girl is my favorite artist of them all.
She can dance, draw, paint, she’s very handy and often makes amazing stuff out of thin air !
Some people were just born with that extra something, you know ?
I love simpin’ over her paintings and graffiti art, shit is truly mesmerizing.
Check this one out:
Pretty dope, innit ?
I would’ve loved to be so crafty. I mean, can you imagine being so deft that you can literally transcribe your imagination into amazing graffiti ?
Bruh !
I used to draw a lot as a kid, but then quickly grew out of it as I discovered the outdoors.
Being outdoorsy is cool but it’s hella time consuming fam !
I’ve noticed how most people from my generation know all the cartoons and series, always reminisce about their favorite shows and shit.
So, besides having always been an outsider, I’ve also never truly connected with my peers on that level. I spent most of my time outside, either climbing trees, riding bikes or kicking a ball.
The indoors was never for me, till now.
We all change I guess, don’t we ?
Here’s another one of my girl’s favorite creations:
Peace !
We meet people for a reason.
Some will hurt you, others will build you up.
Some will help you grow, others will drain you.
Learn how to let go of those who don’t serve your wellbeing, don’t hold on to things and people out of sheer habit, learn how to value yourself and your time.
As a rule of thumb, I only hang out with those who recognize and understand my worth, friends who truly value my time and my presence.
It’s all about self-worth.
I wanted to dedicate this blog post to our spiritual fathers and mentors
The people who turn boys into men
People with knowledge of self and a deep understanding of the word of God
People who understand their own purpose and the meaning of life
My spiritual father was an Ethiopian Orthodox, follower of the oriental Orthodox Church
His name’s Dr. Temesgen and he lives (or lived) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where I spent nearly 5 years as a teenager
Doc taught me so much about life man, so much !
The concept of paying it forward and the idea of giving back to the world was inspired by this man
Doc was the perfect mentor. He took me under his wing when I was barely 14, and I couldn’t be more grateful
His teachings range from the importance of self-awareness, communication to the overall basics of health and diet
He was an exemplary individual
Down to earth, grateful, generous with his time and money, always with a smile on his face
His diet was the pinacle of excellence, his routines kept him looking young when he was way past his 70s
His diet consisted of boiled veggies, fruits and a small cup of freshly brewed coffee every morning
As an early-riser, the first thing he’d to do upon waking up was pray. After that, he’d put on his best attire and go about his business, day in, day out
A simple and yet perfect routine such as his is crucial for those looking to stay sharp and healthy
A good routine can keep you away from laziness, complacency and trouble, one of the most important lessons I’ve learned from Friday, or, The Other Island
Doc was such a lovely human being, one of the best I’ve ever met
I miss him dearly and wish I could have one last conversation with him
I forgot how time-consuming this shit could be XD
I really thought it’d be up within a few hours..
Nope !
My domain isn’t even discoverable at this time..
Argh, technology bro !
Hope y’all having a good day though.
Peace!
Teekay Rezeau-Merah 