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Celebrating Birthdays

Posted on August 14, 2019

Over the past few years I’ve had very mixed feelings about celebrating my birthday. Especially after my relapse in 2017 it was hard for me to deal with such a life event, as there isn’t really a way around a moment of reflection. I got stuck thinking about how much my year had sucked and the next wasn’t going to be any better.

For the first time in a while though, I feel excited again. Before my move abroad I always had the best time getting my various friends together in a room and finding all sorts of ways to bond. I think it is the teacher in me that loves seeing my friends connect and enjoys putting in effort for icebreaker games and such. So, to cherish these celebrations, I’ve put together a list of my favourite birthday activities.

My Trips To Britain – Photo Report

Posted on June 16, 2019

What’s your favourite holiday destination? Judging from my travel past, I would have to say Britain. That’s no surprise really, considering I lived there for 2.5 years and I am an English teacher.

Now that I am back in the Netherlands, I long for more sightseeing around the British Isles. Sadly I don’t think a trip back will happen anytime soon, so instead I decided to dwell on the past with a photo report of all my holiday trips to Britain.

Advice Lifestyle

How To Reduce Screen Time

Posted on May 26, 2019

Now that many people are getting weekly phone updates on how much time is spent on-screen, I am sure some are wondering on how to cut down on screen time. Personally I only average 1-1.5 hour a day – 3 times less than others! – and it is all thanks to conscious decisions I’ve made that helped me move away from my phone. So, today I would like to share my best tips with you.

Lifestyle Minimalism

Minimalism Challenge: 2 Months Of Living Out Of A Suitcase

Posted on May 19, 2019

I recently underwent a minor minimalism challenge: 2 months of living out of a suitcase. Though not quite as ambitious as Petri Luukkainen’s project, in which he moved all of his things into a storage unit and was only allowed to take out one item every day (he started completely naked!), this was certainly an interesting experience. I have described the whole process and my reasons for doing it in this blog post.

Lifestyle

Coming Home

Posted on May 12, 2019

It’s my first week back in the Netherlands so I wanted to give a quick report on how it’s going. Coming home has been an unsettling experience, especially considering the major changes that have occurred in my life recently. I will describe a few of these in this blog post.

You may also want to read: I’m Moving Home.

Lifestyle Travel

Scotland Trip Highlights: Edinburgh & Inverness

Posted on April 28, 2019

Last week I set out on a 5-day trip to Scotland, where I visited Edinburgh and Inverness. I had a great time travelling all by myself for the first time, and with the amazing weather last week I managed to catch that true holiday feeling! I now have lots of pictures and good memories, so today I wanted to share with you the highlights of my Scotland trip.

For live images of my Scotland trip, watch my »April video«.

Lifestyle

Saying Goodbye: My Favourite Places in Sheffield

Posted on April 21, 2019

This month my friend Nele came to visit and it served as the ideal opportunity to come back to my favourite places in Sheffield. It was the perfect day out for showing my friend some of the city’s hotspots, but also a great chance for me to say my goodbye to these places before I move back home at the end of April.

In my three years of living here, Sheffield has become very special to me. I love showing people my city and I do it with much pride. Therefore I wanted to share these places to visit in Sheffield with you. I hope this makes for a wonderful guide when you come to explore this great city!

You may also enjoy »April 2019 – Document Your Life video« with live images of this trip!

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