This topic has been covered a thousand times by a thousand writers but there are so many who still don’t have the courage to speak. I have a few friends with blogs as well, and it stems from a great passion to share experiences. What one writer has to say can end up being different from another and that’s all part of the human experience. So here’s one more list of why everyone (including you dear reader) should blog. Develop…
We all seem to romanticize the idea of dating someone from a different country. The idea of having a friendship (or intimate relationship) with someone from a land foreign to us is the stuff of fairy tales. Well not exactly, but it brings a whole new thrill to life. There’s a sense of pride and unspoken respect for the target of your affections. What exactly are the pros and cons of dating someone who lives on the other side of…
I know that it’s difficult to get out and experience something new. Especially if one has lived in a location all their life. Fortunately for me, I’m still pretty new to this city. Sander, however, has lived here for around six years and is still discovering new perks about this town. So how does Sander keep uncovering new experiences in a town he’s lived in for so long? He decided to be a tourist! Stop and look around I enjoy…
Now that I have at least a month of living in Holland under my belt, I can talk about the low points I’ve experienced. I’ve seen so much and done many different things I never thought I’d ever do… But, I do still think of what I left behind. And let me tell you, the homesickness is real. I would often wake up in the middle of the night and expect to see my dogs Oliver and Bijou at the…
“You totally have a European vibe about you.” I had the rare chance to meet with my friend Wendy before I left for the Netherlands and I’m so glad I was able to find the time to have a cup of coffee with her. She was visiting again after she had moved to Seattle. “The hardest thing was not having the sun, especially after living here for so long.” Wendy had grown to love the community in California and over…