Dreamy Cappuccino - Inspiring stories, musings, memoirs
Dreamy Cappuccino is where stories, musings and memoirs fill your cup with inspiration. Go on an adventure into the pipes with a mouse who makes incredible music and hear the wild stories of a bench who listens to everything. You may feel like you’re hanging upside down on a branch or on a planet you’ve never heard of before..All stories, musings and memoirs have been written and recorded by Anja Kersten, find out more about here on anjakersten.com. Her e-book ‘Inappropriate Colours, 12 story-delights for the whacky mind’ is available on all main retailers Amazon etc. The music has been especially composed for each story by Chelsea Edwardson, find out more on her website chelseaedwardson.com. And now it’s time to hit the reset button and for this hot, foamy cup of caffeine to take you on a journey into your imagination.It’s time to wake up and to go to dreamland!
Episodes
In this playful and mysterious final story of Season 3, the muse returns with a mission—from outer space, no less. Anja reflects on longing, imagination, and unexpected gifts that defy logic but spark delight. Flamenco music, invisibility cloaks, and sparkling alien eyes… anything can happen when the muse bursts a bubble in your face.
A light-hearted, surreal sendoff to a season full of musings, memories, and the magic...
A quiet musing on the fleeting nature of creation. Drawing inspiration from the ephemeral landscape art of Andy Goldsworthy, this episode explores the essence of improvisation — something that can only exist in the now. As each improvised act is born, it already begins to fade. What remains may be a memory, or a photo, but never the original moment. A gentle reflection on presence, creative impermanence, and the art o...
What happens when a wild soul meets the word "discipline"? In this raw and real reflection, I dive into my complicated relationship with structure, pushing, and pressure. From marathon metaphors to pressure cookers, heartbreaks, and theatre rehearsals — this isn’t your typical productivity pep talk. If you’ve ever felt torn between wanting to float free and needing to follow through, this one's for you.
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What happens when your muse says, “Screw being good—go be you”?
This story is an unapologetic joyride into bubblegum punk freedom. A pink Harley, obnoxious chewing, peacock takedowns, dancing in the rain, and cocktails with a side of rebellion.
A celebration of everything shrill, juicy, loud, and radically alive.
Because pink isn’t cute—it’s powerful.
Because the world needs fewer bloated turkeys and m...
Apple strudel. Bread with chives. Gelbwurst, with or without. These small details become portals—pulling us through time, across landscapes of memory, through hallways lined with invisible fogs of unexpressed dreams.
In this tender and melancholic piece, Anja weaves together tastes, sounds, and spaces to explore how ancestral weight and generational silence seep into the everyday. The story touches on the unspoken grie...
A junk drawer, a junk closet... or a junk garage? So many options for all the bits and pieces we tuck away and forget. In this wildly whimsical and deeply human story, we dive into the oddities of our inner clutter—the half-forgotten dreams, the rituals we abandoned, the old pence stuck to chewed-up gum, and the pink pipe we definitely didn’t put there.
Through Anja’s playful narration and sudden detours into the surre...
Footprints in the sand—traces of existence, about to be washed away. The sea, an eternal keeper of the past, dissolves them without hesitation. What remains is an open canvas, free from expectation, justification, or the need to make sense. This story dives into the beauty of impermanence, the liberation of absurdity, and the joy of creating without constraint. Can we let go and create anew, without the weight of fixe...
A tongue, tired of its fate, dreams of becoming something else—something freer, something with fewer burdens. It resents the tastes forced upon it, longing for the gentle touch of the outside world. But can we ever truly escape who we are? A tale of longing, resistance, and the quiet whisper of self-acceptance.
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She arrives in a whirlwind of drums, pink feather earrings, and roaring laughter. My muse—bold, untamed, and unapologetic—doesn’t ask for permission. She challenges the rules, makes noise when I don’t, and refuses to let me disappear. With wild energy and a fierce belief in me, she shakes the walls, stirs my soul, and leaves me holding drumsticks and echoes of her laughter. But will I trust her? Will I let her stay?
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The scapegoat is gone. The arena, once filled with blame and accusations, stands empty—but the finger pointers can’t stop pointing. What happens when there’s no one left to take the blame? This story explores the strange aftermath of scapegoating, the energy of blame returning to its senders, and the question of whether anyone will ever leave the arena. Some make it out—most don’t. Will they ever put their fingers dow...
In this episode, I share a deeply mysterious and haunting tale of a woman standing at the edge of her own darkness. Sleepless nights, overwhelming sorrow, and a desire to escape consume her. As the moon falls and the night holds its secrets, she makes a choice—though whether it’s an end or a new beginning remains uncertain.
This is a story of confronting internal turmoil, the weight of past sorrows, and the restless ac...
In this episode, I bring you a story from the Wild West—where cowboys don’t just fight duels; they fight something far more elusive: joie de vivre. When one cowboy decides to capture it, things don’t go as planned. Smoke clouds his mind, frustration takes hold, and in a split second of instinct… the unthinkable happens.
A tale of destruction, lost vitality, and the struggle between control and surrender. What happens w...
In this episode, I share a raw and powerful story—one that speaks to the feeling of being trapped, of performing for a world that demands your presence but rejects your truth. A tiger, once wild and majestic, now caged and broken, questions its existence. But even in the depths of sorrow, something stirs—a flicker of defiance, a reminder of sharp claws and untamed spirit.
This story is for anyone who has ever felt sile...
In this episode, I explore what it truly means to create freely, sharing my philosophy around the creative process and how embracing freedom in creation allows us to express our most authentic selves. After the musing, I dive into a personal reflection on how navigating health challenges has shaped my creative practice and the importance of honoring both creativity and imperfection.
Journey into the heart of "Mirat and Tschibidad, A Peculiar Friendship" as the tale reaches its climactic conclusion. Follow Tschibidad, the Mozart bird with a lion's roar, as he embarks on a mission to reunite Mirat with his father for one final, heartfelt conversation.
Discover the challenges that await our determined hero as he navigates through the reputation that precedes the chirruping lion, Mirat....
Continue the captivating journey of "Mirat and Tschibidad, A Peculiar Friendship" as the story delves deeper into the lives of our extraordinary characters. Follow Mirat, the chirruping lion, and his mother as they venture away from their clan, navigating the challenges of isolation and uncertainty. Experience the heartwarming bond between mother and son as they face the world together, with Mirat's unw...
Embark on an enchanting journey with "Mirat and Tschibidad, A Peculiar Friendship," a tale that celebrates uniqueness, friendship, and self-discovery. Meet Mirat, a trumpet lion who defies the norms of his clan with his bird-like chirrups, and Tschibidad, a Mozart bird who surprises all with his trumpet roar.
As Mirat struggles to find his voice and place within the lion clan, his mother stands by him, and to...
Step into the world of Eddy, a devoted companion whose days are numbered due to his declining functionality. Despite his uncertain future, Eddy remains steadfast in his affection for Paula, wondering if she shares the same deep connection.
Experience the emotional journey of Eddy as he whispers his love for Paula in the quiet moments they share. Despite fearing that he may be seen as outdated or replaceable, Eddy holds...
Welcome the arrival of spring on March 21st, and dive into the contemplative musings of "Where is the Beginning?" This thought-provoking piece invites us to question the nature of beginnings, endings, and the cyclical patterns that define our lives.
As we witness the first blooms of spring and the birth of new life, we are encouraged to consider the arbitrary lines we draw between beginnings and endings. Is t...
Dive into the charming and thought-provoking world of "Fish Come from Heaven, Right?" – a tale that mirrors the rapid changes we face in our own lives. Meet Robin the seal, who lives a blissful existence at a seal sanctuary where fish seemingly rain from the heavens. However, his world is turned upside down when he is abruptly taken away from his idyllic home.
Experience Robin's journey as he learns to a...
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