Monthly Archives: March 2020

Every day I get more thankful for the freedom to walk outside and enjoy the parks around. Amsterdam has some pretty incredible parks and it is a treat to see it come to light as the seasons change. This time of isolation is turning into a time of reflection for a lot of people. WeContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 15”

One of the small pleasures I have in this time of uncertainty is to take a walk in nature. This is not the case in many countries at time moment and I think this freedom can be revoked at any time. But until then, I will take the necessary precautions, stay in spaces that aren’tContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 14”

It’s the second weekend since we’ve been told TK stay at home over here in the Netherlands. People from all over are reaching out and I enjoy hearing from everyone. I am always happy to hear how they are doing in this unusual time, what keeps them busy and that they agree healthy. A numberContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 13”

Today marks the end of the second work week of working from home. It’s nearly a new normal. I arranged to get the last bit of IT equipment and importantly, an office chair, so now my home office set up is as well developed as at the actual office. It’s just as well because we’llContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 12”

Today for the first time, the weather and the mood was suitable to have breakfast on my balcony, with my pretty flowers, in the morning sun. A part of me had dreamt about this for a very long time. Maybe I imagined an Italian espresso and a dainty croissant rather than a milky mug ofContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 11”

The days are running into each other and I am no longer sure of its Tuesday or Judgement day (pro tip: it’s neither.) However, something about today was different. Yesterday the sun was out but it was surprisingly cold. Today looked the same, but it warned up. It finally feels like I’m experiencing the sunContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 10”

With the seasons turning, I wake up earlier in the mornings. It is nice to gradually wake up as the daylight fills up my room. I even talked myself into going out for an early morning bike ride before the work day started. I figured it’s a better option to get in some exercise whileContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 9”

Just another manic Monday, as the Bangles would say. Only I can’t blame it on the train, or the bus, or the plane, because I am still working from home. That is me and the majority of the Dutch population. I am slowly starting to get used to having a day filled with teleconference afterContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain's log: Day 8”

The song on my playlist goes “Things, can only get better” by D:ream. It is cheesy with extra cheese and I really hope it is true. My big fear, and I am sure, the fear of a lot of people is that first it will get much much worse. I worry about people who areContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain's log: Day 7”

Today is Saturday, the first weekend since they closed all the restaurants and things. After 5 days of sitting in front of a computer at home I’m happy for the break in routine. Although it’s still a bit cold outside, the day is gloriously beautiful with blue skies and sunshine all around. I wrap upContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 6”