spring is here

Today I had to pick up my bicycle from all across the city (in the street across from the Smalle Brug) and I loved walking through Amsterdam and watching all the locals in the little coffee cafes and all the tourists swarming all over the streets. (Tourists have no sense of direction, a danger for us cyclists haha)

It made me ponder.... About comparing cities to relationships. Loved ones.

In that case Paris was my first true love. A passionate affair that started from love at first sight. Paris wood me. Paris lured me in and showed me true beauty. Paris adored me and I adored Paris. Paris made (my) dreams come true. Nothing was too crazy. Things that never seem possible in Holland, seemed to be possible with Paris by my side.

A job as tennis reporter for Eurosport? Consider it done
To see my dream man, as illusive as he is? No problemo, in Paris he was there every time
To live in a house overlooking the twinkling Eifeltower? Sure
Friends working for Louis Vuitton? Of course!

But.... like all love affaires... it had to end. After a beautiful year we said our sad goodbyes and a big part of me, always longed to go back to that beautiful city of lights. Nothing beats Paris in autumn. The best kept secret of the city is the free museum in an old chateau mansion in Le Marais, where the garden in autumn time becomes the most wonderful sight for sore eyes anyone has ever seen.

But then there was Amsterdam. Trusted, always been there Amsterdam. A diamond in the making. I never really thought much of Amsterdam, until Amsterdam crept into my heart. Over time I started to love this city. It's not as passionate as Paris, but it is a much deeper love.

I adore Amsterdam and its canals. I love living here. Was Paris a fantastic place to dwell, the streets of Amsterdam feels like home. This love will never go away. Now that I am finally living in the city centre of Amsterdam, I never want to leave.

Amsterdam, will you marry me?

movie remember me

totally did NOT see that ending coming!!!

don't spread this around but....

I arrived late for my work this morning... and for some of you that now think: Big Whoop, I arrive late all the time, no probs.... this is in fact a big problem when your job is to meet a bunch of anxious candidates that travelled from all over the UK just to meet with you, in a conference room and they are expecting a professional company rep and not.... a girl sans make up, in jeans and a top to burst in; in a non set conference room, with no beamer/projector and no side kick. Who was also LATE.

yeah, we made GL look good, not! I just hope my enthusiasm got us through.

what a day, what a day

However, I do love London so much. I did not see too much today, hopefully tomorrow after work I will be able to run down to Primark before my flight back to The Dam :)
I cannot describe why I love London so much. Is it my 16 year old self, the one who used to envision herself living in Camden (the place I am staying) or is it all the cute pubs; the fashion consious people and the cool city vibe that just lingers here?!

If I was not so happy living in The City, I would seriously consider moving to London.
This place is too cool. Next time I go back, I will stay the weekend... after Alpha I can finally travel on Thursdays again woohoo

Even if the idea of parting with the group breaks my heart. esspecially for one person in particular... which is strange as I hardly know that person, but that person touched my heart somehow. On Friday, by chance we met during a xrds evening and shared some emo's haha.
We were supposed to be speaking about discussion topics but I feel The L. wanted us to speak to each other on a personal level. It was nice.

Anouk asked me if I want to stay with the group (the ones that want to continue) after Alpha ends. But then I have to say goodbye to Alpha as I cannot do both. Kinda sad....
I want to do both! Not leave the group and when the time comes, get another group buhu.

PS: it's raining cats and dogs in London. Lol. Always wanted to say that haha.

London Baby!

This time tomorrow I will be in London!!! :)

Had a very nice weekend... Went to the wonderful wedding on saturday (no decent pics though) and today to a Bach concert to celebrate his 325th birthday lol. It was FUN! I am not a big classical music buff, but on special occassions.....

ciao and see you after London yeah!

PS: I should have time to make it to TOPSHOP; URBAN OUTFITTERS and to PRIMARK! Those shops I looooove.
The Tuesday is pretty OK work wise, so I am making a big bee-turn to the Primark for sure.
ooooh let me check the weather forecast! no rain please.... 14 degrees with slight chance of sun and in fact the tuesday is the best DAY!

As Sj would belt out: OH YEAH! :-)

wedding day!

alas not mine :)

will try to take some pics and post later!

last night went to a discussion group and it was interesting.

Piece of CAKE

so friend AB and I had our cake and ate for two haha.

Here's the result... Skulls for AB and rosy roses for me :)

had a good weekend: party at L's house on Friday; cake decorating (not a new hobby but sometimes trying someone new teaches you something new. Like, that you don't like to decorate cakes hahaha) on saturday and spent the saturday evening with friend I and her cute kids... and on sunday went to xrds and was happy to see everyone there... lurve you all! and went to sis' house for a yum din din.

Good weekend!

sugarlicious

today it's cake decoration course day!! Friend AB and I will spend the entire day baking and trying to make little marsipan flowers or something hahaha. Am curious to see if I will be any good at it....

Do have a bit of a cold, so I won't be making it late tonight (and yesterday was again later than I wanted due to the exquise party of my dear friend L... Am happy you like your present woohoo. Every girl deserves Chanel on her birthday! ;-))

Tomorrow night back to my old home town and spend some q time with my sis, yeah!!!
But first stop now... starbucks!

PS: found a dear old friend again via Facebook and that made my week! I am so happy we are in contact again!

xoxo

more alpha pics

wanna share the fab people and weekend with you all :)

sleepy

Sometimes there is nothing more precious than a night @ home. Does that make me sound boring or what haha.

valentinesday photo

Dears, this is a fun photo from the abc party at hotel arena. niiiiiice.

Alpha course weekend

Love this photo :) Goodness me, I look like I am 12 years old! This weekend people told me that I look extremely young and that they adore my fashion sense. :)

This weekend was my Alpha course weekend. It was my first Alpha weekend as group co-leader and not as a participant... I knew what I could expect... yet as always it went above and beyond what I thought. I wish every person on the planet would do the Alpha course at least once in their lives. We had fantastic weather: sun shine all the way! Even if there was snow predicted..... And we had some cool evenings together; interesting conversations; deep moments and it was strange to not be the one crying this time, but to be the bystander, trying to help someone else. Humbling experience!

stylist van der sterren

so two of my friends told me to enter the stylist of the stars tv program and another one (whom I told about this) told me that I should go for it. I don't think I could do that. I mean, me? Yes I would love to be a stylist but to do so on a tv show? kinda weird.

Anywho, sweet of my friends to think so anyways.