Cooking Disasters In Amsterdam
I lived with my parents until I moved to Holland. This made moving out a double shock. Not only was I going out into the world by myself for the first time but I...
Monthly Archive: November 2006
Quote Of The Week: Considering
Me: “Have you got any plans for the 19th? Your Dad is trying to arrange something.” Me: “No, nothing at the moment. Why? What is he organizing?” Mum: “I’m sworn to secrecy but we’re...
Why Trying To Speaking Dutch Feels Like Being A Spy
After five years of living in Holland I have come to a conclusion that has not been easy to accept. I have been trying to ignore this revelation for some time but I must...
Quote of the Week: Nieuw Nieuw Straat
English co-worker: “The bar is on new new street? There is actually a street called new new street? Cool.” American co-worker: (Commenting to Dutch co-worker) “New New Street? Floris your people are dumb.” English...
Dutch Train Ticket Criminal
I am a criminal. I have broken the rules of our society and paid the price. People will judge me for the rest of my life. As I walk down the street I already...
