Whew! We made it! Anyone else feel like this week was simultaneously so long and also went by so quickly? I’m sure a large part of those feelings for me are because things in the NL have officially opened up….
Losing a Job You Love
Can I be honest with you guys? The past few weeks have been really hard. I never want this space to be one for moping and complaining. But I also recognize the importance of being honest and open with you….
Friday Favorites: Round 3, Week 19
Happy Friday and Happy Memorial Day weekend to all my US readers. Aren’t holidays freaking weird during this time? All of the holidays here in the Netherlands fall between April and June. We had one this Thursday (don’t ask me…
Friday Favorites: Round 3, Week 16 & 17
Hey friends! We are wrapping up week eight of quarantine, which kind of blows my mind. Looking back at where I thought I’d be right now. We would likely have been on a plane to visit my brother in Budapest…
Friday Favorites: Round 3, Week 15
Helllllo again! We have made it through yet another week of quarantine. Over here in Amsterdam we just finished week 6. On Tuesday the Dutch prime minister made an announcement that they’re extending lockdown
Friday Favorites: Round 3, Week 13
Hey friends, how are you holding up? We are about to wrap up our fourth week in isolation in the Netherlands. I’m honestly losing track of time (had to look at a calendar to figure out the weeks). Even though…
Friday Favorites: Round 3, Week 10 & 11
Things are freaking weird right now. The world is in such a strange place, and I’m only just figuring out how to cope. This week was full of some really special highs and some really difficult lows. At the moment,
Friday Favorites: Round 3, Week 6
Hellllllo Friday. It sure is good to see you again. I’m feeling pretty positive today because we’re getting some beautiful sunshine after some crazy rain last night. I’ve really come to appreciate every little bit
Friday Favorites: Round 3, Week 1
Happy Friday, friends! And welcome to the first Friday Favorites of 2020. I can’t really believe that I’m writing ’round 3′ in the title of this post. That means I’m into my third calendar year of blogging, which just
Spending the Holidays Abroad as an Expat
Being an expat is one of the most exciting things that I’ve ever done. It’s equal parts terrifying and liberating to take the leap to move abroad. Just over two years ago, my boyfriend and I made the big decision
Friday Favorites: Round 2, Week 38
TGIF, amiright? So ready for this weekend. I’ve been working in NYC for the past two weeks, but tonight I get to head home to Amsterdam. I love being able to visit one of my favorite cities for work, but
Friday Favorites: Round 2, Week 37
Guys, I’m kind of embarassed that it’s been like a month since my last Friday Favorites post. When I sat down to write this, I was shocked. But looking back at my calendar, it does make sense. Life has been
