Monthly Archives: May 2020

So the thing about trains in the Netherlands, is, if you get on the wrong one it takes you twice as long to get there. I’m sure there’s a life metaphor in there, but that’s another story. Today I donned my mask to get on a train to meet up with a friend, for aContinue reading “Life in the time is Corona – Captain’s log: Day 67”

This morning when I walked passed the rose garden in Vondelpark I picked up the scent of the beautiful roses. The soft morning light and the light pink worked together to create the image of a vintage portrait. I’ve always been fascinated by roses and even planted some rose bushes in the garden of myContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 66”

Some days I cook amazing meals, and other days it’s more like a failed experiment. Today was neither of those. I did start out with a great plan but then realised that I will end up with enough food for a few days and frankly I don’t feel like eating it again and again. SoContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log day 65”

I went for a long walk in the afternoon, to get my daily steps in, as long as some daylight and good vibes. One of the downsides of working from home is that my ‘commute’ from the bedroom to the kitchen (COFFEE) to my desk doesn’t really allow for a lot of movement during theContinue reading “Life in the time of corona – Captain’s log: Day 64”

Today I was thinking again that I’m missing out on a lot of firsts in the “real Amsterdam”. Then I had a change of heart… I think it’s fair to say that life as we know it will be a little bit different from now on. The business landscape has changed for sure, and soContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 63”

Today was the stuff Saturday’s are made of. I took a walk to get a morning coffee and ran into a friend next to the plant shop. At home I had a video call instructing my parents on how to set up a Zoom call. I am seriously impressed with how they are adapting toContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log Day 62”

I had an incredible dinner today. The neighbourhood chefs once again offered an incredible menu and I am happy to support them as well as my foodie tendencies. I do however miss having nice dinner in a place that is not my dining room, with someone who is not my phone for company. Be kind.Continue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 61”

Today a friend asked me for advice on buying a sewing machine. As a proud owner of a sewing machine and as someone who posted on this same blog about it, I can’t really be surprised right? What amazes me about the human brain, however, is how it is possible to hold and sort informationContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 60”

When I was a kid I used to make sums out of numbers. I see a number and think what is it divisible by, or what does the individual digits add up to etc. I admit it, I have always been a bit of a nerd. The point is, when I wrote down the numberContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captains log: Day 59”

I am exhausted. Today I had meeting after meeting after meeting, and I had to remind myself to get up and get a glass of water. One moment it was just before 3 pm, and the next thing i know it was 6:30 pm and I was still going strong. The result? I am superContinue reading “Life in the time of Corona – Captain’s log: Day 58”