Personal Archives - Janine Papendorf

Did you write the book of love?

Watching John Cusack in Serendipity and Must Love Dogs reminded me that I am indeed a hopeless romantic. (more…)

I need to cook up some new ideas in the kitchen so that I have more time to spend with my daughter. (more…)

The night shift has thrown my circadian rhythm for a loop and I’m struggling to sleep during the day. (more…)

I once had a crush on a middle-aged professor with a receding hairline and a “dad bod”. Seriously. (more…)

Have you ever had a dream that’s so real you’re not sure if you’re awake or asleep? (more…)

I had a crisis of confidence after comparing myself to the ‘Super Mom’ in my social circle. (more…)

A conversation about sex made me contemplate a few harsh truths about society – and myself. (more…)

An episode of HBO’s True Blood gives viewers a poignant look at an essential truth about life. (more…)

I’ve learned something about love from a close friend who’s experienced heartbreak more than once. (more…)

Our childhood experiences shape us much more than we realise. (more…)