Let's Claim Back Our Internet!

Let’s Make the Internet Alive Again!

How many times a day do you come across AI art? Apart from the debate of whether one should or shouldn't use it - it's boring to look at. Yes, a lot of AI art looks great. But it's typically generic. Maybe that will change, but who cares - where's the…
August 25, 2024
New Links Page

Today I Added an Old-fashioned Links Page!

Back in the early 00's, it was completely normal for web pages to link to one another - mostly similar websites. This was done via a so-called 'Links page'. This page featured buttons of 88x31 pixels and buttons of 88x15 pixels, sometimes animated. This allowed webmasters - as we were called…
August 16, 2024
How much does it cost to run my personal blog

How Much Does it Cost to Run My Personal Blog?

My blog is my baby and I'll happily spend money to run it. Of course I don't want to overspend, and as a result, I have switched hosting providers several times throughout the last 15 years. That's my biggest expense in running my blog, after all. So if you're wondering: how…
July 13, 2024
Tuxedo cat on a scratch post

New Scratch Post for the Backyard Cats (Photo Blog)

Here's another update about the cats! They got a brand new scratch post that is tall enough to look outside. Even though there is a window sill, it's smaller than the window sills in the Netherlands, so the cats are not comfortable on it. Then again, Tommy does use the window…
May 29, 2024
Sinterklaas in The Netherlands

A Dutch Tradition: Sinterklaas (Saint Nicholas’ Eve)

Today is December 5th, and that means Saint Nicholas' Eve is celebrated today in The Netherlands. It's been a long time since I celebrated this Dutch tradition myself. I always enjoyed the chocolates, candies and cookies/biscuits that are available in supermarkets around this time of the year. Especially kruidnoten! The ones…
December 5, 2023
Fun ways to use a mini thermal printer as an artist

Fun Ways to Use a Mini Thermal Printer as an Artist

In the world of art and memories, a mini thermal printer is a small yet powerful tool that artists and of course anyone else can enjoy. Let's break down what you can use a pocket sized thermal printer for as an artist, especially if you're into creating cute and adorable art,…
November 12, 2023
Flying to Romania from The Netherlands, Otopeni Airport

Hello from Bucharest!

We made it! We arrived safely in Romania. It was a tough travel, but it was generally okay. We were carrying heavy luggage and of course two cats - one cat being loud (Tommy), the other cowering in the corner of her travel bag (Ricky). We left our home at around…
October 16, 2023
The status of our kitchen at the moment

The Hassle of Selling Items via Online Marketplaces

Pictured above: The kitchen. Fridge has been sold. Gas stove w/ oven has been picked up free of charge. Floor has been removed, but it's still there in the picture. The amount of people that have stood me up is far more than I can handle in these tough times. As…
October 8, 2023
Flight to the Philippines Cancelled

Moving to the Philippines has been Cancelled

Even though we finally received the transit permit for my two cats, unfortunately something else came up, which would make it almost impossible to catch our flight on Friday. In addition to the fact that the delay in receiving the transit permit caused some issues as well. With that, the documents…
September 26, 2023
Papers Please (But In Real Life)

Papers Please (But In Real Life)

Well, well well. Looks like I'm still stuck in a peculiar predicament that feels straight out of a video game — Papers Please, to be exact. But instead of an Eastern European border checkpoint, my adventure unfolds in the wonderful world of international travel, complete with two furry co-travelers. Picture this:…
September 23, 2023