Memories of Bucharest

Memories of Bucharest (Romania, 2023)

Last year around this time (from October 15 to January 11), we were in an Airbnb in Bucharest, Romania after moving out of my childhood home. Life has been quite the adventure since then, and needless to say, I still often feel sad about my parents being gone. A new chapter…
Fireworks in the hallway

Celebrating New Year Differently

A stack of fireworks standing in the hallway. My brother always bought a bunch of fireworks and lit it off in the street for us (me and our parents) to watch and enjoy. It's New Year's eve and today I will be celebrating New Year without my parents for the first…
Personal blog post about 2023

2023 Recap, My Personal Story (Spoiler: It’s been tough)

The beautiful sky from our backyard in Oud-Beijerland, The Netherlands. Sometimes I feel like writing a book about what I've experienced in the last three years, because boy, do I have content. My life has spun largely out of my control since the end of 2019. When my dad died in…
Bea's doll booklet

My Favorite Booklet as a Child: Bea’s Doll

There are actually three childhood books that have always stuck with me. One of them, I sadly can't remember much more than it being about bunnies. Perhaps about bunnies in the snow, but I really don't remember. Then there was a book called "My Darling Kitten". I would love to read…
Verkade Game of Quartets

Cute Card Game: Nostalgic Verkade Card Game of Quartets

Have you seen the nostalgic Verkade Card Game of Quartets before? It is an awesome journey back in time. This Verkade card game features iconic Verkade products such as lady fingers, tea biscuits, drop toffee, and chocolate bars. Picture a cozy scene with a pot of tea, a flickering tealight, biscuits…
Donald Duck game of Quartets from the 90s

Duckies Quartets Game (The Netherlands, 1998)

The Duckies kwartetspel (quartets card game) was released in The Netherlands in 1998. It is a Donald Duck themed quartets card game. The goal is to collect sets of four cards. If I remember correctly, this game of quartets was part of the Donald Duck magazine back in the day. But…
Cleaning Out My Closet

Cleaning Out My Closet

Look at this cute mouse wallpaper I have in the closet of my childhood bedroom! When I look at it, I smile. I will not be able to save it, I mean, I'm not going to bother trying to scrape it off and bring a piece that wouldn't rip as I…
Preparing to Move: From The Netherlands to the Philippines

Preparing to Move: From The Netherlands to the Philippines

Change is on the horizon as the day of moving from The Netherlands for the Philippines draws nearer and nearer. The house I've lived in for so many years needs to be handed back to the housing corporation, empty and clean. Over the past four months, I've been sorting through a…
Make Memories While You Still Can

Make Memories While You Still Can

Life is a fleeting journey, and it's essential to make the most of the time we have with our loved ones, especially our parents. One day, they won't be there anymore, and the memories we create with them become cherished treasures that bring solace and joy throughout our lives. Having lost…
Unboxing Strawberry Donyatsu

Unboxing Strawberry Donyatsu

Once upon a time, I came across a round, donut-shaped cat item on an online shop. It's pink. It's a cat. It's cute. Perfect! I ordered a Strawberry Donyatsu for myself. :) It was shipped on the 26th of December and arrived today (December 31) - fast delivery! Excited, I took…