It feels good being in Arizona to celebrate the new year. I’m looking forward to 2008. I think it is going to be a year of adventures for me. I’ve decided not to make any new years resolutions this year. I’m just going to let the year unfold as it is supposed too with no [...]
Archive for December, 2007
Happy New Year!
Posted in Life back in AZ on December 31, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I’m Back
Posted in Life back in AZ on December 30, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Sorry for the delay in posting since I have been back. Been on the go a lot and am finally settled back in my condo. The flight back was a nightmare. We had to be diverted to this tiny airport in Bangor, Maine because of a medical emergency which turned into maintenance problems. We sat on the plane for 2 [...]
Last Day in Holland
Posted in Dutch Family, Life in Holland on December 23, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Today is my last full day here. I saw my uncle yesterday and went to dinner with my sister. My aunt is having a birthday party for her son Michael today where I’ll see her family. My father and his wife will be there as well as my uncle and grandmother. I’m taking 4 more [...]
It Snowed!
Posted in Dutch Family, Life in Holland on December 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I just woke up to find out it snowed over night!!! It is so beautiful! I took some pictures of my backyard and posted them in my gallery. I haven’t seen snow in maybe 10 years. I checked the weather and it doesn’t show any snow again. I’m so excited I got to see it before [...]
Berlin
Posted in Friends, Traveling on December 19, 2007 | 2 Comments »
We had a great time in Berlin, but DAMN it was FREEZING!!! I don’t think I’ve been colder before. The very first interesting thing that happened was on the train going there. At the first stop after we crossed the border into Germany four police officers got on the train and talked to a few [...]
Getting ready to go
Posted in Dutch Family, Traveling on December 13, 2007 | 2 Comments »
I leave for Berlin on Saturday morning and get back Wednesday night. It’s going to be a really fun trip! My sister is also going to Berlin (she stole my idea), her and her friend left today. They are driving; it takes 7 hours by car. My friend Holland and I are going to meet [...]
Man every door is closing!
Posted in Work on December 10, 2007 | 2 Comments »
INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT Vacancy No. 07-ADM-164-RE Vacancy Title Administrative Assistant (G-5) The Hague, 10 December 2007 Dear Ms. Richey, Thank you for your interest in working with the International Criminal Court (ICC). We regret to inform you however, that after careful review and evaluation of the candidates, another candidate whose background and experience [...]
A Business Idea
Posted in Dutch Family, Work on December 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
My father came by and had coffee with me yesterday. He came up with a great business idea… I travel touring company! I would run it has an American helping other Americans when they come over here. And he has some long time Dutch friends that live in California that could guide Dutch people around [...]