About me & Why I Started
Carpe Diem Moments is about becoming more aware of the need to enjoy the moment more, about reflecting on simple wisdom and about sharing ways to apply it to our daily lives.
My name is Monique. I am a sales professional in IT, an Optimist, a Photography-, Pilates-, Cooking-, Wining & Dining-, Family & Friends-, Beach-, Music-, Technology-, Traveling- and “a whole bunch of other things-” Lover.
The last years I began to realize that there is more in life than increasing its speed. I found out that writing and reading inspiring quotes really helps me clear my mind quite a bit. It helps me becoming more aware of important things in life. Live. Love. Laugh. Less is More. Enjoy.
It makes me feel good to write about something that keeps my head busy, makes me happy or challenges me and share my personal experiences that are helping me and/or having a positive impact.
You’ll find posts about happiness, my happy moments, motivation, optimism and hopefully simple inspiration for your own life as well. If you would like to reach me, please do send an e-mail to mvandegrootevheen@hotmail.com.
“Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were big things”
September 2012
Carpe Diem Moments 
Thank you for reading my posts! I feel our shared outlook on life is quite similar. I look forward to reading more of your posts.
wish you a very happy weekend Monique with warm greetings, Greetje
Love your site and your attitude!!
Thank you Sandra for passing by and your lovely words! X
Hi Monique! I love your blog. I also write a blog about seizing the day, http://www.carpediemwithjasmine.com CARPE DIEM
Hi Jasmine, Thanks for passing by and for your nice words. I just subscribed to your blog as I am curious about how you put into practice ‘Carpe Diem’ :-). Live. Love. Laugh. Enjoy & Seize the day! X
Hi Monique!!! I got your blog from The Stranger Canvas. I just loved it. Nice to meet you. I guess I’ll start my morning after reading your quotes coz at work my senior annoys me big time… Your blog will surely help me… See you soon. Have a good day…:)
Hi Keyur, Thanks for passing by and leaving such a funny comment. ;-) I am glad you liked the post, and of course happy that ‘ The Stranger Canvas” reblogged it. Have a good day!
What a great blog you have here. Lovely to the eye and the spirit.
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Thank you for passing by and your lovely words! Have a good day! :-)
Hey Monique !!! Time to share it with you now :) I’ve nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award, if you haven’t received it before, or if you even receive awards; either way your a great read and a good soul… so here is your award and yes they have rules if you follow! :P on Keep Pictuiring ….
http://keeppicturing.wordpress.com/2014/09/16/two-lovely-blog-awards/
Hi Keyur, Thank you for your nomination. I am surprised and proud as I have never received a nomination for my blog before. :-) As I haven’t received it earlier I have to dive into the rules later on. Thanks again for the appreciation and I wish you a wonderful Sunday!
You deserve it!!! I really like to read you blog its kind of day maker.. Truly motivational and inspires me every day.. especially when I was badly fade up at my previous work place. So thank you a lot for sharing lovely thoughts ….:) Keep Sharing and Smiling :)Thank you for your wishes, indeed it was amazing Sunday :D
Lovely blog – I can always do with more positive energy in my life :)
Thanks you for passing by and leaving a comment! Very much appreciated. A wonderful day! :-)
I love your Homepage very much. Tell me Monique, are you on Facebook aswell? Would love to be in daily contact with your, reading your positive thoughts. Many cheers from Austria/Salzburg, Heidi
Thanks for your lovely words Heidi! I am not on Facebook but I’ll keep on spreading some positive vibes. Have a wonderful day. Much love, Monique
Reading this “Enjoy the little things in life, for one day you may look back and realize they were big things” in 2020, you were/are right. Tiny moments we didn’t think to appreciate, now we do.
Ha Lieve, Mo. Super leuk om door te lezen! De ’30 THINGS I WISH I KNEW ABOUT LIFE EARLIER’ is heel herkenbaar. X voor jou deze zonnige dag in November!