With the new year frenzy at work, cooking at home, and staying active over the holidays, I haven’t had as much time for blogging. So I decided to switch my monthly trend post to a seasonal post! This still gives…
The best free YouTube workouts for 2022
I used to be a huge fan of group fitness classes. But 2021 taught me that I don’t need a gym (or an agressive instructor) to get in a good workout – I just needed motivation. So where can you…
How to accomplish your goals in 2022
2021 was the first year that I put together a very focused and thoughtful list of annual goals. Although I’ve always been goal oriented, I always find that my goals are not as meaningful as they could be, or that…
What I loved this month: September 2021 edition
For as slow as August was, September has felt like a whirlwind. Work has picked up, the weather has cooled down, and life seems to be flying by. It’s officially fall – and I finally feel ready for it. Fall…
What I loved this month: August 2021 edition
Last year, I noticed how my desire to accomplish things can prevent me from living in the moment. My goal for for 2021 was to be more present, so one of the reasons I love writing these monthly posts is the…
What I loved this month: July 2021 edition
I’m honestly still not sure what having a “hot girl summer” means. But one thing I AM sure about? July was the best month I’ve had in a long time. We’re finally feeling settled in Amsterdam, partly because we’ve started…
How to deal with time famine & increase happiness
Have you ever felt like you have too much to do, and not enough time to do it? I’ve been feeling that way a lot lately. The scientific term for that feeling of scarcity is “time famine.” You might be…
What I loved this month: February 2021 edition
I can’t believe we’re heading into the home stretch of the first quarter of 2021. On one hand, I’m grateful for the hints of spring & sunshine we’re having in Amsterdam. On the other hand, this month I was constantly…
What I loved this month: January 2021 edition
Only a couple of life updates this month, since we’re unfortunately still in lockdown. The Netherlands has been the slowest country in the EU to start vaccinating, which is both frustrating & dissapointing. In addition, the Dutch government recently extended…
Ask an expat: What it’s like living in Amsterdam
Today is the one year anniversary of when I relocated to Amsterdam! I truly can’t believe it’s been a year – and it’s certainly been a different year than I expected. To celebrate, I wanted to share some observations and…
What I loved this month: November 2020 edition
I can’t believe another month has already passed – it feels like I just wrote my roundup for October! Time has been passing in such a strange way this year, and it’s made me reflect on how quickly I rush…
What I loved this month: October 2020 edition
October was quite a month. Here in the Netherlands, we saw a huge increase in COVID cases (higher than our first wave) and we were put into a partial lockdown. During the first quarantine in the spring, my husband &…
