Tag Archives: Dutch

HITTEGOLF – When I first saw this word today the first thing that came to mind was Hitler, don’t ask me why. I’d probably have the same reaction if I heard Hitler was coming to the Netherlands next week though. So I’ve decided to create another Canadutch word (along with Hubbetje and the like) and call this Hitlergolf. Xander sent …

Last night I was feeding the cats before bed* and something got me singing the Tom Jones tune from the Meow Mix ads, you know the one: What’s new pussycat woaaah woooah wooooooooah… Anyhow, then Xander piped in with the other Meow Mix favorite: Meow meow meow meow.. meow meow meow meow (Remember? I like chicken, I like liver Meow …

Learned two valuable travel lessons this weekend. I had a petsitting job in Den Haag and on my way there my train stopped part way and wasn’t going any further, leaving me with no idea how the heck to get to my destination. Lesson learned: ALWAYS plan an alternate route when using public transit!! On the way back I learned …

I remember when I used to see that time of day when I would just be coming home after a night out with my friends. Stumbling my way to my bedroom and falling into a deep slumber. That’s how 3:30am should always be seen, if you ask me. I saw it this morning after being woken up by yet another …

Mood: Tired! Chatting With: Nobody Craving: Sleep Wishing: My ankle would stop hurting (Yes, still)!! Latest Download: The Incredibles Last Watched: The Manchurian Candidate Routines and Routines… Same spelling but two totally different meanings/pronounciations. In English routines (roo-teens) are patterns or habits you follow every day, but in Dutch routines (roo-teen-uhs) are the day to day phrases I learn in …

Missed school today because I had to go to the doctor. Won’t bother getting into why but it’s nothing that serious. My regular doctor was on vacation and there was some other lady doctor filling in. She was really nice and her english was great. We spoke about 90% english and 10% dutch and she chuckled a little sometimes when …

Vandaag mijn man is jarig. Hij is nu 30! For those of you who aren’t as cool as my fly Dutch speaking self, that means “Today is my husband’s birthday! He is 30 now”. Check it out, my Dutch is already improving and I’ve only been going to lessons for a week! :P   Tonight we went out for dinner …

I didn’t miss Father’s Day, I just didn’t get around to writing yesterday. I was too busy being lazy. I did remember to call my dad though, even though I spent more time on the phone with my mother. I swear I’ve never seen two people who can talk for so long about nothing as me and my mother. I’m …