There are a couple British stores here that sell some American items. That is where I have to go if I want some chili. Well I was there yesterday and noticed they had Mt. Dew! I couldn’t believe I did it – but I spent 1.40 Euros on an 8oz can! It was the best [...]
Archive for November, 2007
Mt. Dew
Posted in Dutch Family, Friends, Life in Holland on November 29, 2007 | 1 Comment »
2 Months!
Posted in Life in Holland on November 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I just realized about an hour ago that today is the 26th! I have been here two full months today! Boy times sure flies. I definitely feel like I made the right decision moving here. I can see the life I have always wanted right on the horizon, it gets closer and closer to me [...]
Car Pictures
Posted in Friends, Life in Holland on November 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve just spent the last 3 days with Miel at his house in Tilburg. We had a great time! We drove around and found a good spot to take some pictures of me with my new car. They are all posted in the my gallary under the Blogroll section. Be sure to look closely at [...]
Happy Thanksgiving!
Posted in Random Thoughts on November 22, 2007 | 4 Comments »
I want to wish all my friends and family in America a very Happy Thanksgiving! Please have some extra turkey and mash potatoes for me!
I bought a car!
Posted in Life in Holland on November 21, 2007 | 3 Comments »
It is so cute! It is a 2001 Fiat Seicento 1.1 SX. It is like new – it only has 34.000 km. There is not one thing wrong with it – no body damage and the inside is like new. It is this really pretty light blue color – almost like my Scion. I am [...]
Sinterklaas
Posted in Life in Holland, tagged Christmas on November 18, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Yesterday was a big day here in Holland. Sinterklaas who is their version of Santa Clause arrived via boat in the harbor. Miel and I walked down and watched it. Many children were dressed up in these cute outfits. Everyone sang a song as the boat came in. There are several pictures posted in my gallary [...]
My Step-Sister’s Family
Posted in Dutch Family on November 14, 2007 | 3 Comments »
My step-sister Yvonne has a son that is 13 and in a wheel chair. He has a disease that effects his muscles that will eventually kill him. He is not expected to live into his 20′s. It is a very sad situation. Yesterday, they found out that their other child Isabel who is 8 I believe [...]
Car
Posted in Life in Holland on November 13, 2007 | 1 Comment »
My rental car is costing me a fortune, so we are trying to figure out a way to buy me a used car. If my father buys it in his name and adds me as a driver then my insurance is only 15.00 euros a month and there would be no risk to them if [...]
