Tag Archives: Friends

You know how they say variety is the spice of life?  Well, yesterday I had a moment where I just sat and thought about how lucky I am to be where I am, with the people I’m with, doing the things I do. So often I feel like my life is a complete bore compared to other people I know.  …

Last weekend Penny and I went to Blijdorp Zoo here in Rotterdam.  I have been a few times before, but it really is one of those places you could visit again and again.  It was hotter than hell so I actually got over the whole fat arms thing and wore a tank top in public.  I was paranoid and self-conscious …

Thanks to my friend Candee, the dogs are celebrating Canada Day in style! She has her own dog grooming business and gave us these cute Canada Day bandanas for the dogs to wear to show their pride!  It’s a pity she didn’t live closer because I’d definitely go to her rather than our regular groomer, who is in the process …

I have it, and I’m pretty sure it’s contagious because my husband appears to have caught it too. Don’t worry, we’re not sick. Well, not really… Do you remember four years ago when I watched my first World Cup match?  True to my word I made a point of following the the World Cup from the beginning this year.  Rather …

I had mentioned on my post about the meme from Alison that another friend had tagged me in a different one as well.  It was Kara, my northern friend and weight loss buddy.  She gave me a few questions and apparently I am supposed to come up with a few of my own and pass it on.  I pity the …

On June 12th Xander and I hopped in the car and headed off to the Hard Rock Cafe in Amsterdam for Bitchsterdam 2.  For those of you wondering what Bitchsterdam is, it’s a gathering of bloggers, organized by DutchBitch, that has taken place two years in a row now when Dave from Blogography and Penelope come over to this side …

Last week our photo club held a macro and still life evening for us to practice and learn a bit more about it.  They set up some tables and we were all asked to bring something along for ourselves and others to photograph.  This was one of the nights I was most looking forward to as I don’t have a …

One thing I have never done that I’ve wanted to is to try sushi.  This is probably a strange desire for someone who isn’t really fond of fish, but so many people I know eat it and love it, how can I not want to try it for myself?  In the past I’ve seen it at wok restaurants or places …

Every once in a while blog awards and memes go around and this is one of those days!  This week two of my blogging buddies asked me to ‘pass it on’ so that is what I’m doing.  I’ll do one now and one tomorrow. First,  Alison from A Flamingo in Utrecht named me as one of her most loyal followers.  …

Today me (middle), Penny (right) and Laila (left) got up bright and early and went into the city center to see the new Sex and The City movie.  We chose to go early on a Saturday so that they could arrange child care and we’d have time for lunch and shopping afterward.  I won’t get into too much about the …

Last night my husband and I went in to Den Haag to meet up with some other photo club members for an evening of portrait photography.  I have been looking forward to it for quite some time because I really like the social gatherings of the group and because I wanted to try to dip my toe into the portrait …