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So It's Been A Minute...
So, the last few months have been all about my health. I had a bit of a cancer scare, and it took some time to figure things out. I'm not completely in the clear yet and have more surgery coming up in the new year, so I thought I'd better write a blog while I'm still sharp. A few people have asked what happened after I took off to QLD. Well, we stayed at the marina for a few more years until it was sold. We both sold our units and moved into our own house in 2003. David moved
simonevanbree77
Nov 15, 20251 min read


Breathe
I was sent this by a friend today; it's from Breathe magazine, issue 52, by Madi White. I thought it was worth a standalone post.
simonevanbree77
Aug 11, 20251 min read


I Am Not Alone
What I have found since I published my book, is that I am not alone. Many faces have shown recognition of living in similar...
simonevanbree77
Jul 18, 20251 min read


Lose yourself or find yourself.....
It takes a few days to settle into a cruise. Finding your way around, learning what bulkheads are and the difference between aft and...
simonevanbree77
Jul 9, 20251 min read


Welcome to my journey
My name is Simone van Bree, and this space is part of a new chapter in a life that’s taken many unexpected turns. For a long time, I...
simonevanbree77
Jul 7, 20251 min read


How a Cruise Changed My Life
If someone had told me years ago that a holiday, a simple cruise, would become the turning point in my life, I wouldn’t have believed...
simonevanbree77
Jun 22, 20251 min read
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