School endings and new beginnings
My daughter is in “groep 8″of the “basisschool”. And since she has returned from her last break beginning of May, she is in a total… Read More »School endings and new beginnings
Pieces of us
When you move places, countries, cultures, you know pretty much what you leave behind, but you never truly know what lays ahead. You get a… Read More »Pieces of us
In your face!
You just had a tough morning, got the fussy kids fed and finally to school, got yourself racing against the clock and made it to… Read More »In your face!
Sparkle
“What time is it?”, she asks impatientely running through the front door. She glances at the clock and with a sigh she sits on the… Read More »Sparkle
The tao of running
One foot in front of the other. My thighs are burning a bit, my breathing is regular. My whole body feels like in some kind of a trance. I keep on going and I feel good. It seems there comes no end to this Indian summer, the colors are amazing, the sun is soft. I look ahead to see which turn I will take in Delftse Hout, and without much thinking I just follow my internal compass. Leaves, branches and acorns are cracking under the soles of my running shoes. I take another deep breath and I brace myself. Another 10 minutes to go. I can do this.
“Zuinig zijn” and other Dutch traits
Many of you have younger children. Being a mom of a just turned 12 year old, it’s another story in the book of parenthood. That is not only because my now officially teenager is getting sometimes fussy and hormonal, but also because you start again seeing your life and surrounding through the eyes and comments of such a teenager. Kids these age not only see and analyse a lot, but they also verbalize their findings very well. Well, at least mine is. And they act also upon their findings, feelings and situations. Trying to find their way through and bled in. And sometimes the way they express themselves puts things into cultural perspectives that you were not very aware off until you have heard them said by your own child.Read More »“Zuinig zijn” and other Dutch traits
Ride my bike
“I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike…” sang Queen years ago. Statistics say this is what you have to do while living in Holland. There are more bikes in The Netherlands than people. Babies are transported on a bike as soon as they can sit. Cycling in a tight skirt and high heels to work is absolutely normal. Grandmothers do it. Politicians and businessmen do it. So you should do it too. Ride your bike!
Summer holidays are here
Finally, school is out for the summer! Many of you will be probably traveling to see family or friends, or just to have a break in some exotic place. But for the next 6 weeks, whether you will be around for a longer period or a short one, there is so much to enjoy during the summer break in Delft and surroundings.Read More »Summer holidays are here