Bottoms Up

I wrote this about a year ago, when life was very different than it is now. Though, come to think of it, certain things have remained the same. The core feeling I was experiencing when I wrote this isn't fully gone, if I'm being completely honest. I wrote this as one of the prompts of …

My journey to the land of pork – Part 3: Hangzhou (Echo agency)

Hello again! This is the third part of My journey to the land of pork (aka China). I moved to China about 9 months ago and I decided to document my experience and feelings when I was moving. This series (THE CHINA DIARIES) will also contain my experience living in China. If you'd like to …

My journey to the land of pork – Part 2: India

Welcome back to THE CHINA DIARIES. A few months ago (well, at this point it was 9 months ago..) I began my move from the Netherlands to China. Yup. That's one big leap. Like most millennials, I felt lost. I had just finished my second Masters degree and still had no idea what to do …

Greener moments

I wrote this when I was processing what I was feeling my first few months in China. I moved away for a reason, but I couldn't help but look back. Why do we always look back to what was? Even when what was, wasn't necessarily as rosy as we think them to be. It's moments …

My journey to the land of pork – Part 1: The Netherlands

It's been a few months since I've written this post. It's been a whirlwind of emotions and trial and errors. I moved to China a good 8 months ago. I knew no one here and I was as paranoid as paranoid parrot. But before I moved I went to India. This is the first post in my new blog series, THE CHINA DIARIES.

The Sweet Blogger Award

It's scandalous how long this blogger award has remained in my drafts. Thanks to thebeyoutifulgal for nominating me! I received the nomination at least a year back and I'm only now posting this. So the award might be a little outdated but my answers are not! Get yourself a cup of tea or coffee and enjoy this …

Reaching for the Stars | Feelings into Words.

It's been a while since my boyfriend and I broke up. Although I've missed my friend dearly, I, unlike many, don't regret the past few years one single bit. It's funny how we just cut people out of our lives because it doesn't seem to work out anymore. Like cutting off a string of balloons …

My summer reads (and whether you should read these too)

I know it's been a while since summer and we're well into October already. But, honestly, these books have got nothing to do with summer. So if you're looking for a good book, keep on reading! As every year, Goodreads makes me set a goal of books to read for the year. I once naively …

What Do You Do When on Aruba?

So as some of you may have noticed through my Instagram posts, I spent my (possibly last) summer holiday on Aruba. My parents live there so going back was like going back home. But that doesn't mean that I don't feel like a tourist.. One thing I can say for sure is that it is nothing like …

A year in the life of a blogger on a hiatus

Coming in. Hello. Hello? You there? I'm sorry I disappeared off the face of the planet - well, blogging planet really. I took about a year off of blogging to focus on school and work. To no one's surprise, life kind of took over and I needed all of my brain power to focus on …