I know it's not the official Blue Monday, but as I missed last week's official one, I got a second chance today: my own Blue Monday.
The day started by waking up by an annoying beeping sound. I know it's quite a normal sound in the morning on a working day, but I am usually awake already. So when I hear the beeping, I know it's not my day.
And that turned out to be true. I put on a dress and tights. My nail got into the tights, so there was the first hole. I thought I could live with one hole in my tights, you didn't actually see the hole, 'cause it was under my dress, so I didn't need to change.
When I was inspecting the hole, another nail got stuck in the tights and there it was: hole two. I was in dubiety: changing or not. No, I decided. Two holes is the max.
I put on my shoes to leave for work, and oh no... one shoe caused another hole! Three holes, and the last one very noticable. There was no doubt anymore: I had to change.
When I took my bike the weather seemed perfect. No wind, no rain, not too cold. So I cycled to work. I was half way when I felt a little rain. A little; that's no problem. I cycled further and then, suddenly, there was a cloud that threw down all the water it had inside... A lot of rain. On me. Result: wet clothes.
The rest of the day went quite well for a Blue Monday.
January 23, 2012
January 8, 2012
Wordfeud everywhere
I held off the moment for a while, but a couple of weeks ago I couldn't resist it anymore: I downloaded Wordfeud on my phone. I didn't know why everyone seems to be so enthusiastic about this game, but now I do...
It's an addiction. You can't help it. You just have to play it.
It's kind of weird that Wordfeud is one of the most popular games if you think about the (un)popularity of the game Scrabble the last decades. Apparently many people did like Scrabble very much, but they just didn't say it out loud. And the makers of Wordfeud knew this!
Since I have Wordfeud on my phone, I play several games at the same time, where ever I am. On the couch, in the bus, at work, while visiting a family member or friend, in the supermarket, and in bed.
Yes, in bed. Not just when I am alone. Also when my boyfriend stays for the night I have to play Wordfeud. And he understands me, because he's addicted too.
The last thing we say to each other is: 'Good night! I am going to sleep after I put a new word on the board...' And ofcourse, the first thing in the morning... 'Morning, what's the time? Six fifteen? Let me think about a word first, and then we try to sleep for a while longer, 'cause it's weekend.'
Six fifteen on a Saturday morning and playing Wordfeud while laying in bed together? Yes. It's insane. But it's true. And I was relieved when I heard my friend say that she does exactly the same with her boyfriend.
Wordfeud is an addiction. I love it. I can't help it.
It's an addiction. You can't help it. You just have to play it.
It's kind of weird that Wordfeud is one of the most popular games if you think about the (un)popularity of the game Scrabble the last decades. Apparently many people did like Scrabble very much, but they just didn't say it out loud. And the makers of Wordfeud knew this!
Since I have Wordfeud on my phone, I play several games at the same time, where ever I am. On the couch, in the bus, at work, while visiting a family member or friend, in the supermarket, and in bed.
Yes, in bed. Not just when I am alone. Also when my boyfriend stays for the night I have to play Wordfeud. And he understands me, because he's addicted too.
The last thing we say to each other is: 'Good night! I am going to sleep after I put a new word on the board...' And ofcourse, the first thing in the morning... 'Morning, what's the time? Six fifteen? Let me think about a word first, and then we try to sleep for a while longer, 'cause it's weekend.'
Six fifteen on a Saturday morning and playing Wordfeud while laying in bed together? Yes. It's insane. But it's true. And I was relieved when I heard my friend say that she does exactly the same with her boyfriend.
Wordfeud is an addiction. I love it. I can't help it.
January 1, 2012
Resolutions in the Netherlands
What are the resolutions of the Dutch in general for the year 2012? The news website Nu.nl published the results of a research done by ING Bank.
1) Lose weight
Even though it's clear that many people carry too much weight with them, I didn't expect this to be on the first place of the top 3. It's a good thing though; health is important to live and enjoy life.
2) Don't stress too much
I like this resolution. People stress about everything. It would be great if we all try to relax more. Stressed people are often grumpy, so with this resolution people will be more relaxed ánd more friendly. Perfect!
3) Save more, spend less
I never thought I would be someone to have a resolution like this, but I do. And with me many others. The main spendings are so high that there's not much money left (most of the months there's no money left at all), so I already tried to save some money on house insurance, health insurance and my TV and internet.
The research also mentioned that people want to spend more time on sports, but it's no longer in the top 3. Maybe some people combine it with resolution 1: lose weight by working out.
1) Lose weight
Even though it's clear that many people carry too much weight with them, I didn't expect this to be on the first place of the top 3. It's a good thing though; health is important to live and enjoy life.
2) Don't stress too much
I like this resolution. People stress about everything. It would be great if we all try to relax more. Stressed people are often grumpy, so with this resolution people will be more relaxed ánd more friendly. Perfect!
3) Save more, spend less
I never thought I would be someone to have a resolution like this, but I do. And with me many others. The main spendings are so high that there's not much money left (most of the months there's no money left at all), so I already tried to save some money on house insurance, health insurance and my TV and internet.
The research also mentioned that people want to spend more time on sports, but it's no longer in the top 3. Maybe some people combine it with resolution 1: lose weight by working out.
Happy new running year
A new year with new chances, new possibilities, new experiences. The year 2012 is still wide open. I like the idea of 12 blank months; it's me who can fill those 12 months with things I like to do. One thing I love to do is running.
The past year was a year in which I surprised myself and others by continue running. I joined several official runs, most 10 km runs, but also the Dam tot Damloop: 16 km. I never thought I could be that sportive. But I did it!
And I will keep on running in 2012. My goal is to run 1000 km in one year. Another running related resolution is to run a half marathon this year. It's far, but I think it's doable. Just once. I will give it a try!
The past year was a year in which I surprised myself and others by continue running. I joined several official runs, most 10 km runs, but also the Dam tot Damloop: 16 km. I never thought I could be that sportive. But I did it!
And I will keep on running in 2012. My goal is to run 1000 km in one year. Another running related resolution is to run a half marathon this year. It's far, but I think it's doable. Just once. I will give it a try!
December 29, 2011
Turning 30
Turning 30 years old never seemed to be a problem. But now there are many people around me turning 30, and most of them don't see it as a 'happy' birthday. That's why I started thinking about it too...
Why is 30 a difficult age? I always thought it's a nice number: 30. But when I asked people what's wrong with it, I got many (the same) answers.
'I thought I would have a life by the age of 30!'
A life?
'Yes, with a husband and kids and a real house and a nice job.'
Oh, okay... This person thought that 30 is the magical age on which you have your life all figured out. Then I understand it is kind of frustrating when you turn 30 and the dream life you had in mind isn't all there yet.
But why do people have these expectations, or better said: these demands? 30 isn't an age that you're old, there's still a whole life in front of you. Why would everything in your life at the age of 30 have to be perfect? It would be kind of boring if your life is all 'done' when your only 30 years old yet.
What would you do with the other 60 years of your life? Sit and enjoy your life? There's still a lot to explore and there are many possibilities for a perfect life after the age of 30. For kids you have another 10 years (10 years, that's a long time!) and for the husband, house and job you have many years after that (okay, it would be convenient to have the husband just before you will have kids).
Ofcourse there are people who already have this dream life when they're 30. But don't compare yourself to them. Your time will come too. Maybe at 32 or at 36. Age is just a number. Don't expect too much expectations. Let life surprise you.
Why is 30 a difficult age? I always thought it's a nice number: 30. But when I asked people what's wrong with it, I got many (the same) answers.
'I thought I would have a life by the age of 30!'
A life?
'Yes, with a husband and kids and a real house and a nice job.'
Oh, okay... This person thought that 30 is the magical age on which you have your life all figured out. Then I understand it is kind of frustrating when you turn 30 and the dream life you had in mind isn't all there yet.
But why do people have these expectations, or better said: these demands? 30 isn't an age that you're old, there's still a whole life in front of you. Why would everything in your life at the age of 30 have to be perfect? It would be kind of boring if your life is all 'done' when your only 30 years old yet.
What would you do with the other 60 years of your life? Sit and enjoy your life? There's still a lot to explore and there are many possibilities for a perfect life after the age of 30. For kids you have another 10 years (10 years, that's a long time!) and for the husband, house and job you have many years after that (okay, it would be convenient to have the husband just before you will have kids).
Ofcourse there are people who already have this dream life when they're 30. But don't compare yourself to them. Your time will come too. Maybe at 32 or at 36. Age is just a number. Don't expect too much expectations. Let life surprise you.
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