The day starts out cool. A fresh breeze. A bit of sunshine but I decided to sit on the cool balcony. I’m not wearing shades to look extra cool haha. That’s not my vibe anyways. I wear shades in the car. Such a practical Dutchie. I like being both Dutch and English. I like being bilingual. I like putting English words within a Dutch sentence. The other way round seems a bit weird though. Most people around the world don’t understand Dutch. I’d say if you are from South Africa, you’ll probably understand most, since the language is so similar and Flamish is basically the same language but for the rest, I don’t know. So, if someone knows where more Dutch is spoken, let me know.
My skin is slowly turning brown. My face is. Of course not my see through legs haha. But I am spending a lot of time outdoors, enjoying time by myself, with the cat or with friends. Getting to know people too or re-getting to know them. I suppose I am very extraverted. I like to hang out with people. Maybe that’s why being a teacher suits me so well. I love the part where I can interact with them.
I started my new job as a Dutch teacher for foreigners. First I was a little astonished by everything they couldn’t understand and now I am really happy to teach them. The second lesson went much better. I now know that I need to use images. Some of my students thank me for the lesson and some give me compliments. That’s heartwarming. Someone even told me I was smart, which I as a modest Dutch person smiled but didn’t respond to.
For the rest I enjoyed a party yesterday evening and I took a lovely poloroid photo with a friend of mine. I saw her parents for a bit. She had a fire going and lot’s of snacks. I ate too many of them, played a game and decided it was time to go home. A good opener for the weekend.
I hope you are doing well wherever you are and until next time! X
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