Amsterdam tomorrow!
Today I planned and made a small walking/sightseeing route trough Amsterdam, Amsterdam is pretty big. There's no way you can see everything in just one day in Amsterdam, planning the route took me almost the whole day, lol. The route I will be walking is a short of a huge round trough Amsterdam, first of to the gay-monument. Why? Just because. I never went there, so tomorrow I will. Pretty close to the gay-monument is the Wester Church, and right beside the Church is the Anne Frank's house. Yeah, I planned my route wisely, lol.
If or when there's no line up I might go inside Anne's house. I'm pretty sure there will be a line up, but I will see. I will be leaving early tomorrow, probably around 7:30 am. Long day, but it's sure gonna be worth it. From Anne Frank's house I will be walking too the 'Jordaan,' the Jordaan is a old typical Amsterdam's district neighborhood. The Jordaan had a lively music scene in the 20th century. Several of the
most popular musicians now have a statue in their memory, Rembrandt spent the last years of his life in the Jordaan, on the Rozengracht canal. He was buried in the Wester church.
From the Jordaan I will be walking towards "Spui," Spui is a little square just near the National Monument. From Spui it's not far walking to Begijnhof, Begijnhof is one of the oldest inner courts in the city.Pretty excited about to visit Begijnhof, I have been many times in Amsterdam, though I always walked the same route. Shopping and watching people, don't know why I enjoy it now more then I use to do, lol. Probably old age, LOL!
It seems that the older you get, you enjoy more of the things your not that much enjoyed when you were younger. Uhm, yeah. From the Begijnhof towards the Rembrandt plein, a major square in central Amsterdam, named after the famous painter Rembrandt van Rijn who owned a house nearby from 1639 to 1656. From there I will be walking to the Museaplein, that's a square full of musea's. It's located at the square are three major museums - the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Stedelijk Museum and the concert hall.
My route will be nearly done after this, there's only the Vondelpark and the PC-hoofstraat. The Vondelpark is a huge park what is well known in Amsterdam. Yearly, the park has around 10 million visitors. In the park is an open air theatre, a playground and several horeca facilities. And finally the PC-Hoofdstraat, a long street with the expensivest shops in Amsterdam, a street for the rich people, like me, lol! I never been there, tomorrow I will. Probably I will see some Dutch celebrity aswell, would be fun. Pretty excited day ahead, today was a resting day, I had some important mail aswell today, but more about that tomorrow or Sunday.
Friday, May 31, 2013
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Here's da weekend!
Here's da weekend!
Sore arms and neck, though it was a nice day at work. For sure I will be looking forward to the following days off. I worked on a different section today, it's a section close to my own section. I worked there last Tuesday too, I don't like it that much there, I prefer my own section. But anyway, work is work, money is money, and it ain't that bad. While working it's wise to relax your muscles, let it all loose, lol. Though, today was rough, I had to help with a few mats which was a hell of a job. It's hard to explain how we made those mats, they were just small mats, though it was exhausting work, not heavy but tyring. While making these mats I held my neck muscles stiff, lol, I don't know why. We worked on a table with our elbows on the table and the hands did most of the work. You actually have to see it.
You know, I sometimes wish that we fellow workers appreciate each other work more often, there's always jokes and singing, aswell teasing each other. Most of the time it's funny but sometimes, enough is enough. For example when another fellow worker did a good job, he should get a compliment or another appreciation. It's better then joking towards him and say, 'oh, your done now? I thought you could do it much faster.' Or, 'Wow, finally your done.' It's mostly all jokes, but like I said, enough is enough. It gets annoying after a while. Yes, I witnessed too a few times towards me, actually several times. I laugh about it or ignore it, I should joke along with them when it happens or just speak up sometimes.
Anyway, first the three days of. Tomorrow I will rest fully the whole day. Saturday I will go out, early up and on my way to Amsterdam. The weather forecast for spelled cooler weather but it's dry, dry is good! I have been many times in Amsterdam, but always on the same spots. This time I will take other route's, for example, the musea square, probably Anne Frank's house, the Jordaan, Begijnhof, etc, etc. Amsterdam is a huge city, there's so much to see and explore. I want to leave early and really take my time there, I think I will take the train around 8:30 am. I will take lunch with me, and have a cheap dinner in the late afternoon. Ofcource I take pictures, lol
Sore arms and neck, though it was a nice day at work. For sure I will be looking forward to the following days off. I worked on a different section today, it's a section close to my own section. I worked there last Tuesday too, I don't like it that much there, I prefer my own section. But anyway, work is work, money is money, and it ain't that bad. While working it's wise to relax your muscles, let it all loose, lol. Though, today was rough, I had to help with a few mats which was a hell of a job. It's hard to explain how we made those mats, they were just small mats, though it was exhausting work, not heavy but tyring. While making these mats I held my neck muscles stiff, lol, I don't know why. We worked on a table with our elbows on the table and the hands did most of the work. You actually have to see it.
You know, I sometimes wish that we fellow workers appreciate each other work more often, there's always jokes and singing, aswell teasing each other. Most of the time it's funny but sometimes, enough is enough. For example when another fellow worker did a good job, he should get a compliment or another appreciation. It's better then joking towards him and say, 'oh, your done now? I thought you could do it much faster.' Or, 'Wow, finally your done.' It's mostly all jokes, but like I said, enough is enough. It gets annoying after a while. Yes, I witnessed too a few times towards me, actually several times. I laugh about it or ignore it, I should joke along with them when it happens or just speak up sometimes.
Anyway, first the three days of. Tomorrow I will rest fully the whole day. Saturday I will go out, early up and on my way to Amsterdam. The weather forecast for spelled cooler weather but it's dry, dry is good! I have been many times in Amsterdam, but always on the same spots. This time I will take other route's, for example, the musea square, probably Anne Frank's house, the Jordaan, Begijnhof, etc, etc. Amsterdam is a huge city, there's so much to see and explore. I want to leave early and really take my time there, I think I will take the train around 8:30 am. I will take lunch with me, and have a cheap dinner in the late afternoon. Ofcource I take pictures, lol
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
951th post.
951th post.
Another full day is about to end, a kind of a busy with here and there a little rest. I had two short naps today, the naps are needed, were needed. Two appointments, a coffee visit and a free dinner, a nice day after all. Minus the flat tire, ugh!
Therapy appointment.
It's been two weeks since my last breathing therapy, I now had 9 therapy lessons, still there's 3 more to go. I asked my therapist how many lessons I still needed, cause I didn't had a clue how many there are to follow. Also I didn't know if these lessons were free or that I would get a debt in my mailbox after the therapy has ended. The therapist told me that I was planned for 12 lessons, if I will continue after these 12 lessons then I would have to pay for them. 30 Euro and something for one lesson. I think it's fine that I will stop after 12 lessons, it was good, I learned alot.
My therapist told me that I still have to practice hard , I wasn't able yet to let go of my 'pressure' in my muscles. Specially in the area of my shoulders, when I lay down on my belly and the therapist pulls my shoulder and arm I can almost feel a breath of air flowing trough that area, it's a nice feeling. After letting go of my arm and shoulder, I can feel the difference. Probably to much tension in my shoulders area, without even noticing it. Maybe the tension in the shoulder are has been totally growing in, lol. Yep, practice is a must.
Volunteer appointment.
After the therapy I went to the volunteer appointment, I still had a little hour to go, so I first bought some little groceries. The building (volunteer agency) where I had to be was so hard to find, after searching I really had to ask someone. 'This' area looked like a huge parking lot, with several many buildings. All the way in the back was the building I had to be, it's good that I asked, otherwise I would never have found it. I had a email a few weeks ago from the volunteer agency, they wanted to know how I was doing at the moment, how far I was with searching for volunteer jobs. 'Did something has changed when it comes to work or with my health?' or 'do I still want to continue with searching for volunteer jobs?' Etc, etc. The volunteer agency has been moved from the centre of the city to a another area in the city, the building looked nice from the inside. No doors what so ever, you can look straight in the offices. The lady where I had the appointment with told me that this building was first a old school for gypsies.
This lady guided me trough a few questions, what my interests were and my hobbies, she aswell asked what I'm actually searching for in the volunteers jobs, well, easy, social contacts! My answers were filled in and together we searched for a few volunteer jobs, she had a whole list on the computer. But we couldn't find any what actually suited me. I told her there was no rush, I'm sure there will come something. Most of the 'jobs' involved helping elderly people. There were aswell 'jobs' where I had to be a kind of a leader with scouting kids, yikes, I don't know about that, lol. I like kids and love to be around them, but me a leader? Hmm. I can search for myself aswell, this agency has a internet-site, so all good. I'm not in a rush, like I said. It's better to wait and search in your own time, then go all ballistic and think I really, really have to find a volunteer job or otherwise...
Flat tire!
I left the volunteer agency and the huge parking lot with a flat tire, geesh. I wasn't expecting that, and it sure wasn't in my planning. My planning was to have the appointments in the morning and have a good long rest in the afternoon. Change of plans, grr! From the agency to the nearest bicycle repairer was quit far, specially walking cause of the flat tire. I decided to ride my bike instead of walking. The nearest bike repairer was at the train station, probably a 15 min bike ride, make it 20 minutes, due the flat tire, lol. It's not very relaxed riding with a flat tire, but I arrived. The bike repairer was very friendly as always, I knew that he would fix my bike in a no time, I have been there before.
I think this was the fourth time. The tire and inside tire were surprising still good, wow! Only the inside tire was folded double, lol. Just because I rided all the way on that flat tire. What caused the flat tire was the 'tire valve,' it probably had a leak. The repairer checked my inside tire with a bucket of water for holes, checked my rear wheel, (some spakes were loose) put on a new tire valve, and done. All done in a little 20 minutes, I asked what I owned him. "Nothing," he told me, wow! So, this morning ended all good either way. The bike repairer told me that if or when the tire will go flat again in a few hours, I can always come back. Well, so far so good.
Afternoon.
I took my rest in the afternoon, I went on a visit too for a short time. I went to Ina for a coffee, I haven't visited her in a long time. It was nice seeing her again. After the coffee I went to the free dinner, that was nice aswell. Hopefully my tire will hold it and no go flat again in the early morning, otherwise I will have to walk to work. Before going to bed I will check my tire once more, superstitious I am, LOL!
Another full day is about to end, a kind of a busy with here and there a little rest. I had two short naps today, the naps are needed, were needed. Two appointments, a coffee visit and a free dinner, a nice day after all. Minus the flat tire, ugh!
Therapy appointment.
It's been two weeks since my last breathing therapy, I now had 9 therapy lessons, still there's 3 more to go. I asked my therapist how many lessons I still needed, cause I didn't had a clue how many there are to follow. Also I didn't know if these lessons were free or that I would get a debt in my mailbox after the therapy has ended. The therapist told me that I was planned for 12 lessons, if I will continue after these 12 lessons then I would have to pay for them. 30 Euro and something for one lesson. I think it's fine that I will stop after 12 lessons, it was good, I learned alot.
My therapist told me that I still have to practice hard , I wasn't able yet to let go of my 'pressure' in my muscles. Specially in the area of my shoulders, when I lay down on my belly and the therapist pulls my shoulder and arm I can almost feel a breath of air flowing trough that area, it's a nice feeling. After letting go of my arm and shoulder, I can feel the difference. Probably to much tension in my shoulders area, without even noticing it. Maybe the tension in the shoulder are has been totally growing in, lol. Yep, practice is a must.
Volunteer appointment.
After the therapy I went to the volunteer appointment, I still had a little hour to go, so I first bought some little groceries. The building (volunteer agency) where I had to be was so hard to find, after searching I really had to ask someone. 'This' area looked like a huge parking lot, with several many buildings. All the way in the back was the building I had to be, it's good that I asked, otherwise I would never have found it. I had a email a few weeks ago from the volunteer agency, they wanted to know how I was doing at the moment, how far I was with searching for volunteer jobs. 'Did something has changed when it comes to work or with my health?' or 'do I still want to continue with searching for volunteer jobs?' Etc, etc. The volunteer agency has been moved from the centre of the city to a another area in the city, the building looked nice from the inside. No doors what so ever, you can look straight in the offices. The lady where I had the appointment with told me that this building was first a old school for gypsies.
This lady guided me trough a few questions, what my interests were and my hobbies, she aswell asked what I'm actually searching for in the volunteers jobs, well, easy, social contacts! My answers were filled in and together we searched for a few volunteer jobs, she had a whole list on the computer. But we couldn't find any what actually suited me. I told her there was no rush, I'm sure there will come something. Most of the 'jobs' involved helping elderly people. There were aswell 'jobs' where I had to be a kind of a leader with scouting kids, yikes, I don't know about that, lol. I like kids and love to be around them, but me a leader? Hmm. I can search for myself aswell, this agency has a internet-site, so all good. I'm not in a rush, like I said. It's better to wait and search in your own time, then go all ballistic and think I really, really have to find a volunteer job or otherwise...
Flat tire!
I left the volunteer agency and the huge parking lot with a flat tire, geesh. I wasn't expecting that, and it sure wasn't in my planning. My planning was to have the appointments in the morning and have a good long rest in the afternoon. Change of plans, grr! From the agency to the nearest bicycle repairer was quit far, specially walking cause of the flat tire. I decided to ride my bike instead of walking. The nearest bike repairer was at the train station, probably a 15 min bike ride, make it 20 minutes, due the flat tire, lol. It's not very relaxed riding with a flat tire, but I arrived. The bike repairer was very friendly as always, I knew that he would fix my bike in a no time, I have been there before.
I think this was the fourth time. The tire and inside tire were surprising still good, wow! Only the inside tire was folded double, lol. Just because I rided all the way on that flat tire. What caused the flat tire was the 'tire valve,' it probably had a leak. The repairer checked my inside tire with a bucket of water for holes, checked my rear wheel, (some spakes were loose) put on a new tire valve, and done. All done in a little 20 minutes, I asked what I owned him. "Nothing," he told me, wow! So, this morning ended all good either way. The bike repairer told me that if or when the tire will go flat again in a few hours, I can always come back. Well, so far so good.
Afternoon.
I took my rest in the afternoon, I went on a visit too for a short time. I went to Ina for a coffee, I haven't visited her in a long time. It was nice seeing her again. After the coffee I went to the free dinner, that was nice aswell. Hopefully my tire will hold it and no go flat again in the early morning, otherwise I will have to walk to work. Before going to bed I will check my tire once more, superstitious I am, LOL!
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Sometimes I wish some people understood...
Sometimes I wish some people understood...
Sometimes I wish some people understood what it is to have a chronic condition, in my case, my sick thyroid. It's sometimes hard to explain what you go trough, or how it to live with a sick thyroid. Today, I had to carry a heavy big box from one hall to another hall, I think it was about 27kg. A fellow worker went with me to carry a box too. The fellow worker walked in front of me with his box, I followed right behind him with my box, lol. I couldn't hold up with him and I slowed down a bit, the box was getting heavier. I thought, 'Okay, I'm slowing down, not a big deal.' My health first, as always. When I arrived back in the main hall I let out a big loud sigh, lol. Some of the fellow workers laughed and told me not to be a pussy, ah, just some inside jokes.
One fellow worker asked 'Hey, how old are you Sjon? And how old is the other carrier? I'm 45 and the other carrier is 43. I think they couldn't understand why I letted out a deep, loud sigh after carrying the box. The jokes went a bit on, and then it stopped. Afterwards I tried to explain that my energy level isn't the same as the other carrier, but, that's like explaining to little toddlers that Santa Claus doesn't exist. I didn't like the jokes that much, though ignoring it is the best, so I letted it be. Almost nobody knew what a thyroid is, and what it does. I dislike it, and I dislike criticism too. In the end I asked a few fellow workers if they could answer me why I work only 3 days a week. There has to be a reason for the only 3 days of work, right?
I wasn't mad still, but it annoyed me. I really wish sometimes people would understand why I only work 3 days a week, and why I can't work a 100%, etc, etc, specially my fellow workers. Though, ofcource most fellow workers have a attitude, a attitude like they wanna say, 'Hey NO nagging or whining, be a man, work! Ofcource, there's not much wrong with that, I have it sometimes too. Though on a certain level. I have to, otherwise I collapse. I don't like bragging on myself, but in my eyes, I do a hell of a job at work. I didn't even know I had it in me, I like and love my job, and you can see "that" while I work. The days when I'm off are my resting days, and I deserve them and most of all I need them. I know aswell that I have to speak up more, 'man up, and speak up.'
Though, there will always be inside jokes, or nagging from fellow workers, it's the way you handle it. Best is just to ignore them or probably joke around with them. Laugh about it, I think that's the best to do. After work a fellow worker told me that my Boss knows what your able off and that should be enough. She was right.
Sometimes I wish some people understood what it is to have a chronic condition, in my case, my sick thyroid. It's sometimes hard to explain what you go trough, or how it to live with a sick thyroid. Today, I had to carry a heavy big box from one hall to another hall, I think it was about 27kg. A fellow worker went with me to carry a box too. The fellow worker walked in front of me with his box, I followed right behind him with my box, lol. I couldn't hold up with him and I slowed down a bit, the box was getting heavier. I thought, 'Okay, I'm slowing down, not a big deal.' My health first, as always. When I arrived back in the main hall I let out a big loud sigh, lol. Some of the fellow workers laughed and told me not to be a pussy, ah, just some inside jokes.
One fellow worker asked 'Hey, how old are you Sjon? And how old is the other carrier? I'm 45 and the other carrier is 43. I think they couldn't understand why I letted out a deep, loud sigh after carrying the box. The jokes went a bit on, and then it stopped. Afterwards I tried to explain that my energy level isn't the same as the other carrier, but, that's like explaining to little toddlers that Santa Claus doesn't exist. I didn't like the jokes that much, though ignoring it is the best, so I letted it be. Almost nobody knew what a thyroid is, and what it does. I dislike it, and I dislike criticism too. In the end I asked a few fellow workers if they could answer me why I work only 3 days a week. There has to be a reason for the only 3 days of work, right?
I wasn't mad still, but it annoyed me. I really wish sometimes people would understand why I only work 3 days a week, and why I can't work a 100%, etc, etc, specially my fellow workers. Though, ofcource most fellow workers have a attitude, a attitude like they wanna say, 'Hey NO nagging or whining, be a man, work! Ofcource, there's not much wrong with that, I have it sometimes too. Though on a certain level. I have to, otherwise I collapse. I don't like bragging on myself, but in my eyes, I do a hell of a job at work. I didn't even know I had it in me, I like and love my job, and you can see "that" while I work. The days when I'm off are my resting days, and I deserve them and most of all I need them. I know aswell that I have to speak up more, 'man up, and speak up.'
Though, there will always be inside jokes, or nagging from fellow workers, it's the way you handle it. Best is just to ignore them or probably joke around with them. Laugh about it, I think that's the best to do. After work a fellow worker told me that my Boss knows what your able off and that should be enough. She was right.
Monday, May 27, 2013
Poor belly!
Poor belly!
I woke up last night with cramps in my stomach, I had right away a clue why I had them, last night dinner, pasta! I added just a bit to much veggies, it was so power full. Though it tasted so good. I added, leek, mushrooms, sprouts, tiny bit shredded cheese and a tiny bit pumpkin seeds to the pasta. Yeah, I guess that was a bit to much. I wanted to try sprouts this weekend, and so I did. Ofcource I always have left overs when I prepair a meal, I had sprouts left overs plus mushrooms left over. It would be a waste to throw them out, and save them a week is not a good idea. So I added the left overs in the Sunday's pasta, lol. The cramps kept me awake trough the night, though trough the day my stomach felt better, no cramps. I have left over from the Sunday's pasta too, I always prepair two portions a meal on Sunday.
One for Sunday and one for Tuesday eve.' I don't feel like cooking when I get back from work. Though tomorrow I will throw out the pasta, I don't feel much for cramps again, lol. I will buy some soup after work, I think chicken soup will be good. Lesson learned, lol, veggies are good but to much in one meal, no. What a gorgeous weather today, 18 C. and lots of sunshine, it felt so good. Tomorrow another day like that, just a tiny bit warmer. Though, (as always) this gorgeous weather won't last. Tomorrow night we get rain and afterwards cooler weather, this will contain until Saturday, ugh! Dutch weather always change within a day, I hope the following days the Dutch weather will change too, sunshine please!
I woke up last night with cramps in my stomach, I had right away a clue why I had them, last night dinner, pasta! I added just a bit to much veggies, it was so power full. Though it tasted so good. I added, leek, mushrooms, sprouts, tiny bit shredded cheese and a tiny bit pumpkin seeds to the pasta. Yeah, I guess that was a bit to much. I wanted to try sprouts this weekend, and so I did. Ofcource I always have left overs when I prepair a meal, I had sprouts left overs plus mushrooms left over. It would be a waste to throw them out, and save them a week is not a good idea. So I added the left overs in the Sunday's pasta, lol. The cramps kept me awake trough the night, though trough the day my stomach felt better, no cramps. I have left over from the Sunday's pasta too, I always prepair two portions a meal on Sunday.
One for Sunday and one for Tuesday eve.' I don't feel like cooking when I get back from work. Though tomorrow I will throw out the pasta, I don't feel much for cramps again, lol. I will buy some soup after work, I think chicken soup will be good. Lesson learned, lol, veggies are good but to much in one meal, no. What a gorgeous weather today, 18 C. and lots of sunshine, it felt so good. Tomorrow another day like that, just a tiny bit warmer. Though, (as always) this gorgeous weather won't last. Tomorrow night we get rain and afterwards cooler weather, this will contain until Saturday, ugh! Dutch weather always change within a day, I hope the following days the Dutch weather will change too, sunshine please!
Sunday, May 26, 2013
What to write, what to write.
What to write, what to write.
It's 9:36 pm, I will be in bed in 30 minutes I think. But first writing this post, it was a nice weekend. Rested well, and did what had to be done. Lots of laundrey and ironing, and some major cooking. Cooking was a succes, sometimes I screw up, though I will eat it anyway, lol. Friday I had potatoes with mushrooms and pieces of carrots. (succes!) Yesterday I prepaired sprouts for the first time, I added a bit curry powder and it turned out good. Together with the potatoes it tasted good.
Only the sprouts could have baked a bit longer. They were a bit hard, lol. Today I made pasta with leek and I added some of the left overs from Friday and Saturday, mushrooms and sprouts, (succes!) I actually made this pasta dice up by myself. Three good meals and they weren't even that expensive. The weather will finally turn into summer tempatures this coning week, 18 C. tomorrow. Hopefully the coming weekend will be good aswell, I have plans to go out then. But first a working week, I'm looking forward to it, hopefully there will be enough work.
It's 9:36 pm, I will be in bed in 30 minutes I think. But first writing this post, it was a nice weekend. Rested well, and did what had to be done. Lots of laundrey and ironing, and some major cooking. Cooking was a succes, sometimes I screw up, though I will eat it anyway, lol. Friday I had potatoes with mushrooms and pieces of carrots. (succes!) Yesterday I prepaired sprouts for the first time, I added a bit curry powder and it turned out good. Together with the potatoes it tasted good.
Only the sprouts could have baked a bit longer. They were a bit hard, lol. Today I made pasta with leek and I added some of the left overs from Friday and Saturday, mushrooms and sprouts, (succes!) I actually made this pasta dice up by myself. Three good meals and they weren't even that expensive. The weather will finally turn into summer tempatures this coning week, 18 C. tomorrow. Hopefully the coming weekend will be good aswell, I have plans to go out then. But first a working week, I'm looking forward to it, hopefully there will be enough work.
Saturday, May 25, 2013
Vacation money.
Vacation money.
Every year somewhere in May or June I receive extra vacation money, my work and my other half of my income (Gak) take every month 8% of my loan, until May. Last week I received the first part of the vacation money, and I must say, 'Not bad, not bad at all.' I would love to receive such mail more often, lol. It's way better then paying this or paying that. More good news is that I'm nearly done with paying back a debt, which I had to pay since I got back from Canada. The debt I had to pay was from housing benefit, I forgot to stop the the monthly benefit I received when I lived in Canada, so, I received monthly money what wasn't allowed. (What did I know? back then.) That money had to be payed back, as of now, it's only one month and then I'm done with the debt! There's only one more debt I still have to finish, though that will take a little year still. (Were getting there)
I noticed that I usually go out on a Saturday recently, though today I stayed in. I'm not that rich as I think I am. It's positive thinking, never think you have enough money, never think you are rich! I always take care of my money, I look at the cheap prices when I do groceries, I always think twice if I buy something. Like, do I really need it? Or, can I afford it? No, I am not that always that niggard sometimes I spoil myself on something too, lol. But not always. Today I saved some money, I have plans to go out the next weekend. Probably Amsterdam, it has been a while since I have been there. A pretty long while actually. I did my last part of my groceries today and... that was it actually. I spent a long time while doing groceries, the weather was good. I like a bit of warmer days.
Every year somewhere in May or June I receive extra vacation money, my work and my other half of my income (Gak) take every month 8% of my loan, until May. Last week I received the first part of the vacation money, and I must say, 'Not bad, not bad at all.' I would love to receive such mail more often, lol. It's way better then paying this or paying that. More good news is that I'm nearly done with paying back a debt, which I had to pay since I got back from Canada. The debt I had to pay was from housing benefit, I forgot to stop the the monthly benefit I received when I lived in Canada, so, I received monthly money what wasn't allowed. (What did I know? back then.) That money had to be payed back, as of now, it's only one month and then I'm done with the debt! There's only one more debt I still have to finish, though that will take a little year still. (Were getting there)
I noticed that I usually go out on a Saturday recently, though today I stayed in. I'm not that rich as I think I am. It's positive thinking, never think you have enough money, never think you are rich! I always take care of my money, I look at the cheap prices when I do groceries, I always think twice if I buy something. Like, do I really need it? Or, can I afford it? No, I am not that always that niggard sometimes I spoil myself on something too, lol. But not always. Today I saved some money, I have plans to go out the next weekend. Probably Amsterdam, it has been a while since I have been there. A pretty long while actually. I did my last part of my groceries today and... that was it actually. I spent a long time while doing groceries, the weather was good. I like a bit of warmer days.
Friday, May 24, 2013
"Flashback."
"Flashback."
Just before my afternoon nap I had a short flashback of my time in Canada, not the fun part but the horrible two last months part. The flashback made me realize that the last two months in Canada (Dec./Jan. 2009/2010) were probably the worst, saddest, confusing months of my life. Saf broke up with me, I think it was the first week of December 2009. "I think it's better for you to go home, it's over," were her last words. I saw the break up kinda coming, but still when she announced it, it knocked me out. This was for real, it's over and out, I have to leave. Leave, with no place to go, I did not even had money to go actually back. And where to? My house in Holland was gone, probably rented to other renters, I sold all of my belongings too. What did I need to get back to Holland? A place to stay, money for my trip back, (Canada/Holland) and so much more.
In these two last months I achieved it to get money for my trip back, (I sold many of my belongings on Craigslist, plus I had to ask my Dad for money, sigh!) I managed to get a place to stay in Holland. (though that didn't last long, I moved three times in almost two weeks.) Now, now I'm here, living again in Holland. It's all good, though my life is much different then it was before I went to Canada. Different, better aswell in some kinda ways. I can say I went from downhill, a very down hill! To uphill, slowly moving uphill. But thinking back of those last two months back in 2009/2010 was horrible, I have been ignored, had no support from anyone in the house. I just did what I had to do, and that was though. I floated and wandered around, had many walks just to be out of the house.
The ignorance and no support was hard on me, imagine living in a house with 9 people, and it feels like no one almost notice you. They lived their lives just like nothing has happened, kids going to school, Saf went out and did her daily things. Saf went out aswell with other friends, I never felt so alone at that time in a full house. I tried to do the house holds aswell, just to get 'thoughts and worried' out of my head. Dishes, laundry, kids to bed and shoveled the lawn several times. The walks I head plus the shoveling were good to let my some what anger out. It should have been a relief for me to get out of that place once and for all, but it wasn't, though I couldn't take any longer aswell. I missed the kids once back in Holland.
But anyway, I'm here now, and all is good. I managed me to get a job, I met lots, lots of people, I even went on trips, Paris, Berlin and London. This year I'm going to America, sometimes I want to scratch my head or shake my head, I just can't believe what I all went trough since I took of on that plane to Canada, in March 2009. Perhaps it was all needed, but oh my, oh my what a ride it was! End of rant! Back to this Friday, lots of resting in the morning. I had some sore muscles from yesterday, lol. The sun shined plenty this day, aswell when I went out to buy groceries. Though as soon I jumped on my cycle it rained, I looked up but couldn't see a dark cloud, lol. It kept raining until I got home, I tell you, the weather was out to get me today, lol!
Just before my afternoon nap I had a short flashback of my time in Canada, not the fun part but the horrible two last months part. The flashback made me realize that the last two months in Canada (Dec./Jan. 2009/2010) were probably the worst, saddest, confusing months of my life. Saf broke up with me, I think it was the first week of December 2009. "I think it's better for you to go home, it's over," were her last words. I saw the break up kinda coming, but still when she announced it, it knocked me out. This was for real, it's over and out, I have to leave. Leave, with no place to go, I did not even had money to go actually back. And where to? My house in Holland was gone, probably rented to other renters, I sold all of my belongings too. What did I need to get back to Holland? A place to stay, money for my trip back, (Canada/Holland) and so much more.
In these two last months I achieved it to get money for my trip back, (I sold many of my belongings on Craigslist, plus I had to ask my Dad for money, sigh!) I managed to get a place to stay in Holland. (though that didn't last long, I moved three times in almost two weeks.) Now, now I'm here, living again in Holland. It's all good, though my life is much different then it was before I went to Canada. Different, better aswell in some kinda ways. I can say I went from downhill, a very down hill! To uphill, slowly moving uphill. But thinking back of those last two months back in 2009/2010 was horrible, I have been ignored, had no support from anyone in the house. I just did what I had to do, and that was though. I floated and wandered around, had many walks just to be out of the house.
The ignorance and no support was hard on me, imagine living in a house with 9 people, and it feels like no one almost notice you. They lived their lives just like nothing has happened, kids going to school, Saf went out and did her daily things. Saf went out aswell with other friends, I never felt so alone at that time in a full house. I tried to do the house holds aswell, just to get 'thoughts and worried' out of my head. Dishes, laundry, kids to bed and shoveled the lawn several times. The walks I head plus the shoveling were good to let my some what anger out. It should have been a relief for me to get out of that place once and for all, but it wasn't, though I couldn't take any longer aswell. I missed the kids once back in Holland.
But anyway, I'm here now, and all is good. I managed me to get a job, I met lots, lots of people, I even went on trips, Paris, Berlin and London. This year I'm going to America, sometimes I want to scratch my head or shake my head, I just can't believe what I all went trough since I took of on that plane to Canada, in March 2009. Perhaps it was all needed, but oh my, oh my what a ride it was! End of rant! Back to this Friday, lots of resting in the morning. I had some sore muscles from yesterday, lol. The sun shined plenty this day, aswell when I went out to buy groceries. Though as soon I jumped on my cycle it rained, I looked up but couldn't see a dark cloud, lol. It kept raining until I got home, I tell you, the weather was out to get me today, lol!
Thursday, May 23, 2013
New post.
New post.
Sometimes I don't even know what title I should use for my post, though I always start with the title. Sometimes a title just comes to my mind just like that, today this came to my mind, 'New post,' lol. Right, I will be short about the Dutch weather, cold, windy, rain, in other words, anti-Summer. Could you believe that last year on this day we had temperatures of 30 C. Three times higher then the temperatures we have now. I'm putted on a thick sweater when I got back from work, while I'm writing this I finally start to get warm, sweating actually. Hmm, I might take it of, lol.
Okay, enough about the Dutch weather, I'm sure it will be better in June or July, or whenever. Enjoyed work today, done alot, finished one huge order, love it! Just red on the news that in our city the unemployment in Holland is the highest, hmm, thank God it goes okay here. Well, okay? Let's say 'so, so,' we have something to do, it could have been alot worse. Plans for the weekend? Not really, the weather is not that inviting. I will make it comfy inside, with a few nice dinners I will be making. Bone appetite!
Sometimes I don't even know what title I should use for my post, though I always start with the title. Sometimes a title just comes to my mind just like that, today this came to my mind, 'New post,' lol. Right, I will be short about the Dutch weather, cold, windy, rain, in other words, anti-Summer. Could you believe that last year on this day we had temperatures of 30 C. Three times higher then the temperatures we have now. I'm putted on a thick sweater when I got back from work, while I'm writing this I finally start to get warm, sweating actually. Hmm, I might take it of, lol.
Okay, enough about the Dutch weather, I'm sure it will be better in June or July, or whenever. Enjoyed work today, done alot, finished one huge order, love it! Just red on the news that in our city the unemployment in Holland is the highest, hmm, thank God it goes okay here. Well, okay? Let's say 'so, so,' we have something to do, it could have been alot worse. Plans for the weekend? Not really, the weather is not that inviting. I will make it comfy inside, with a few nice dinners I will be making. Bone appetite!
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
"What's happening..."
"What's happening..."
It seems our world is getting more and more violent when you sum up only the cruelties already from this year. One of these days we have to be locked up in our own houses, just to be save. Stabbing and murdering everywhere, even here in our own country Holland. Today there was another victim attacked with knives and a meat cleaver in Woolwich. London.
Two men attacked a soldier on a London street in broad daylight Wednesday and beheaded him, authorities and witnesses said. "The pair chanted “Allahu Akbar,” or “God is great,” during the sickening attack, according to witnesses." The news is full with this attack, after reading and seen the reports I'm quit concerned about this all. I mean, how will we people be like in the following years?
What will our future bring? No one knows, and maybe it's better not to know, maybe. Live day by day, live in the moment, life is short, live it! I should not complain at this moment on the weather, cause there are worse things. Not complain that it's cold, colder then normal around this year. Last year around this time we had 28 C. Today were having 11 C. Tomorrow 9 C. There was a strong wind this afternoon, I only wore my new jacket and new summer sweater. The wind went right trough it, when I returned I made myself a hot large cuppa tea to warm me up. I changed the bed sheets aswell, warmer sheets, seems like I'm getting back into the Winter mode, lol. Well, gotta stay warm, lol. I will wear warmer clothes aswell tomorrow, including a warm scarf.
It seems our world is getting more and more violent when you sum up only the cruelties already from this year. One of these days we have to be locked up in our own houses, just to be save. Stabbing and murdering everywhere, even here in our own country Holland. Today there was another victim attacked with knives and a meat cleaver in Woolwich. London.
Two men attacked a soldier on a London street in broad daylight Wednesday and beheaded him, authorities and witnesses said. "The pair chanted “Allahu Akbar,” or “God is great,” during the sickening attack, according to witnesses." The news is full with this attack, after reading and seen the reports I'm quit concerned about this all. I mean, how will we people be like in the following years?
What will our future bring? No one knows, and maybe it's better not to know, maybe. Live day by day, live in the moment, life is short, live it! I should not complain at this moment on the weather, cause there are worse things. Not complain that it's cold, colder then normal around this year. Last year around this time we had 28 C. Today were having 11 C. Tomorrow 9 C. There was a strong wind this afternoon, I only wore my new jacket and new summer sweater. The wind went right trough it, when I returned I made myself a hot large cuppa tea to warm me up. I changed the bed sheets aswell, warmer sheets, seems like I'm getting back into the Winter mode, lol. Well, gotta stay warm, lol. I will wear warmer clothes aswell tomorrow, including a warm scarf.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Tornado Oklahoma.
Tornado Oklahoma.
I never ever witnessed a tornado before, it's quit spectacular when I see videos on YouTube from tornado's. The bigger the better, though tornado's aren't only spectacular, the also cost alot of damage and horrifying disaster. The tornado from yesterday in Oklahoma was huge! In the news today they told that Oklahoma is well known for their tornado's, but the people in Oklahoma and areas have never witnessed a tornado like yesterday. A giant tornado, a mile wide or more, killed at least 91 people, 20 of them children. I have seen pictures from it and red the news about this disaster, it's sad, and terrifying.What I also see on the pictures is that in such though and difficult times people are there for each other, taking care and helping out, where ever and when ever. God bless the fallen people from Oklahoma.
It's been a productive day at work, I figured tomorrow I will have a day off, today I can probably give a bit more then 100%. I was looking forward going back to work, that feeling I saw back in the amount of work I did. I enjoyed it, though it was exhausting aswell. The last mat I made was a big one and was alot of work. My foreman cam to me and asked friendly me if I could finish this mat before closing time, I told him that I will do my best but can't promise it. It was all good with him, though surprising, I managed to finish it. Hard work but worth it, the mat had to be filled with carpet, the filling has to be glued. The glue has to dry for a half day. The mat is done the glue can dry, tomorrow they can finish the mat completely. Good job Sjon!
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It's been a productive day at work, I figured tomorrow I will have a day off, today I can probably give a bit more then 100%. I was looking forward going back to work, that feeling I saw back in the amount of work I did. I enjoyed it, though it was exhausting aswell. The last mat I made was a big one and was alot of work. My foreman cam to me and asked friendly me if I could finish this mat before closing time, I told him that I will do my best but can't promise it. It was all good with him, though surprising, I managed to finish it. Hard work but worth it, the mat had to be filled with carpet, the filling has to be glued. The glue has to dry for a half day. The mat is done the glue can dry, tomorrow they can finish the mat completely. Good job Sjon!
Monday, May 20, 2013
Work tomorrow, finally!
Work tomorrow, finally!
I mostly look forward for short holidays, or any kind of holidays. Or just a day off, but if the holidays takes to long I get kinda bored and lazy. Lazy as tired without any reason to be tired, lol. The last two months we had several days off, there was Easter, Queens day, Ascension of Jesus, Pentecost, yeah I think that's it. All these celebrations or fests in two months time, just a bit to much, lol. Though the several days of were good when it comes to my job, there isn't much to do at work, we still need more customers, more orders, more work. I'm looking forward to work again tomorrow, it will be again a short week, but hey! There will be no more vacations until our Summer holiday. That will be a little 60 days, don't know how many weeks that is.
I had quit a nice day, I rested in the morning, though did some house holdings aswell, Whipped some floor parts, vacuumed, ironed and did some dishes. I went out for a little while aswell, for a coffee and a waffle at the nearest garden centre. A huge coffee actually, I wanted a different coffee then usual. I ordered a 'Grande' coffee, no clue what it meant when I ordered it, lol. It was a large cuppa coffee, so I guess 'Grande' means large. It was quit busy at the garden centre, I had to look for a seat to drink my coffee. Yeah, Pentecost today, everyone wants to go out. I had a nice little out, in the evening there was the free dinner, it was a nice meal. Nasi Goreng with some extras. Monday's free dinner is always good! Roll on Tuesday!
I mostly look forward for short holidays, or any kind of holidays. Or just a day off, but if the holidays takes to long I get kinda bored and lazy. Lazy as tired without any reason to be tired, lol. The last two months we had several days off, there was Easter, Queens day, Ascension of Jesus, Pentecost, yeah I think that's it. All these celebrations or fests in two months time, just a bit to much, lol. Though the several days of were good when it comes to my job, there isn't much to do at work, we still need more customers, more orders, more work. I'm looking forward to work again tomorrow, it will be again a short week, but hey! There will be no more vacations until our Summer holiday. That will be a little 60 days, don't know how many weeks that is.
I had quit a nice day, I rested in the morning, though did some house holdings aswell, Whipped some floor parts, vacuumed, ironed and did some dishes. I went out for a little while aswell, for a coffee and a waffle at the nearest garden centre. A huge coffee actually, I wanted a different coffee then usual. I ordered a 'Grande' coffee, no clue what it meant when I ordered it, lol. It was a large cuppa coffee, so I guess 'Grande' means large. It was quit busy at the garden centre, I had to look for a seat to drink my coffee. Yeah, Pentecost today, everyone wants to go out. I had a nice little out, in the evening there was the free dinner, it was a nice meal. Nasi Goreng with some extras. Monday's free dinner is always good! Roll on Tuesday!
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Maybe, perhaps, I might, I don't know...
Maybe, perhaps, I might, I don't know...
I maybe, perhaps, might stop writing posts, I'm not sure yet. I wrote more then 940 posts, everyday 1 post, without skipping. It's nice to write, but just that sometimes it's not that easy to write a post. Just like today I didn't do much, so there's not much to write. Well, I'm writing now, so, lol. If I stop I will stop on my 1000th post. Or perhaps after my adventurous trip to Atlanta. Georgia USA, but it's still a 'if.' Sometimes, just sometimes I look back at the written posts. It's interesting to see what I have all been trough or what I have done, it brings good and less good memories. I see aswell sometimes writing mistakes, then I have to change that mistake, lol, always!
Today we celebrate Pentecost, or as we called it 'Pinksteren.' Just like with Easter there are little fests and markets in every village and city in Holland. In the city where I live there are a few areas with stores open. It's nice to visit, though it's alot nicer with a full wallet, lol. I still haven't a idea what I will do tomorrow, I will just see what it brings. Our city Almelo, can be sometimes boring, there's just no that much to do. I got bored today aswell , I wished that I could visit someone or just go out and meet people. Why didn't I? I don't know. Sometimes I have that feeling, specially in the weekends. I could use some more social contacts, "I have to be patience, the contacts will come."
That's what the councelor told me last Wednesday. Hmm, yeah, he's right. Though, starting something to get me in the right way for social contacts is never wrong, right? Most of the time I'm good being on my own, but just that sometimes I wish that I could go somewhere where I could meet people. It's good for me, it's good to socialize, it gives a boost and a good feeling. I have been searching online for a few hours this afternoon, but just like usual, nothing! I haven't heard anything yet from the volunteer agency yet, they would call me, but, nothing. Wednesday I will surprise them with a visit, and I got a few other ideas. Nope, I'm not giving up, lol. And yes, I will be patient aswell, no rush.
I maybe, perhaps, might stop writing posts, I'm not sure yet. I wrote more then 940 posts, everyday 1 post, without skipping. It's nice to write, but just that sometimes it's not that easy to write a post. Just like today I didn't do much, so there's not much to write. Well, I'm writing now, so, lol. If I stop I will stop on my 1000th post. Or perhaps after my adventurous trip to Atlanta. Georgia USA, but it's still a 'if.' Sometimes, just sometimes I look back at the written posts. It's interesting to see what I have all been trough or what I have done, it brings good and less good memories. I see aswell sometimes writing mistakes, then I have to change that mistake, lol, always!
Today we celebrate Pentecost, or as we called it 'Pinksteren.' Just like with Easter there are little fests and markets in every village and city in Holland. In the city where I live there are a few areas with stores open. It's nice to visit, though it's alot nicer with a full wallet, lol. I still haven't a idea what I will do tomorrow, I will just see what it brings. Our city Almelo, can be sometimes boring, there's just no that much to do. I got bored today aswell , I wished that I could visit someone or just go out and meet people. Why didn't I? I don't know. Sometimes I have that feeling, specially in the weekends. I could use some more social contacts, "I have to be patience, the contacts will come."
That's what the councelor told me last Wednesday. Hmm, yeah, he's right. Though, starting something to get me in the right way for social contacts is never wrong, right? Most of the time I'm good being on my own, but just that sometimes I wish that I could go somewhere where I could meet people. It's good for me, it's good to socialize, it gives a boost and a good feeling. I have been searching online for a few hours this afternoon, but just like usual, nothing! I haven't heard anything yet from the volunteer agency yet, they would call me, but, nothing. Wednesday I will surprise them with a visit, and I got a few other ideas. Nope, I'm not giving up, lol. And yes, I will be patient aswell, no rush.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
"A good afternoon."
"A good afternoon."
I couldn't make the decision yet, with the train to Nijverdal or with my bicycle. It was dry and it would stay dry the whole day, there was even a chance of some sunshine, woot! I woke up at 7 this morning, I had a good sleep, though after breakfast I got tired again and felt like having a nap. And so I did. I had plenty before I would take off. Around 11 I took off, off to the train station. Yeah, it was close though, bicycle or train. The high smell of the flowers and trees made me decide to take the train. Hay fever, gotta love it. I wasn't disappointed to take the train, I actually was glad afterwards I did. It would have tired me out.First stop in Nijverdal (My ol' hometown) was a clothing store, it was the same clothing store as in Almelo. (same name, different store) The store is called C&A, probably also know in Europe, I'm not sure. I looked for a 'in between coat,' not a Summer or Winter coat, but a in between. I couldn't score in the store in Almelo, very nice coats but not my size, either to small or to large. But I scored in Nijverdal, so happy! Good size, yay! I have been searching into many stores for 'in between' coats, but most of the coats were Summer coats, ofcource... it's Summer. The price I had to pay was ridiculous low, that's what I said to the seller too.
The coat was on sale, it was only 35 Euro. To celebrate I had found a coat I went the Hema, a store like Walmart, but much, much smaller. I mostly buy a coffee there, they have always a nice terrace in there. It's nice to be back in Nijverdal, I have lots of memories here. Most citizens are friendly and calm here, no craziness here. There's a nice and calming atmosphere here, though I wouldn't return here. I have seen it here, it's nice to visit this village so now and then and that's about it. I live in Almelo now, Almelo has lots of foreigners, mostly Turkish people. Nijverdal has nicer spots then Almelo, and Nijverdal has that very comfy huge forest, I kinda miss that. But like I, said I can always visit. Next stop, after the coffee, was my Mom and Dad's grave. The flowers I bought a few several weeks ago were nearly dead. I will have to buy some stronger plants. This may sound silly but, the visit to the grave feels like a kind of a visit to my Mom and Dad. There's silence and just staring and thinking, but, for me it's still a visit. I like it, I show my parents I care and love them. I cleaned the tombstone here and there and that was it, I stayed for a little 15 minutes. I returned to the centre of the village, and felt good.
I figured that the just bought coat was a good price, so I could probably buy a nice scarf or a long sleeve with it. Although I visited several stores, I didn't succeed. The prices were incredible high or I just didn't like the color. I like trendy causal clothing, and not "to" bright colors, lol, I'm not a kid anymore. I returned to the Hema, cause I saw a nice long sleeve there for a low price. After a few doubts I bought it, I payed it and got a free coupon for a free coffee, just my luck, lol. I was done and returned to the train station, at the back of the train station there's the bus station. I had some ideas to visit my Aunt and Uncle too, but it was already late. (No it wasn't, lol) Allthough it was late I went anyway, the sign said I had to wait 30 minutes for the next bus towards my Aunt and Uncle's village. I bought then my last groceries first and then returned to the busses. The bus driver was nice and talked alot, all was good. It was my first time with a bus towards my Aunt and Uncle, I had no clue where the bus would stop, hopefully near where my Aunt and Uncle lived, I thought . Though the bus stopped, I had to walk a little 10 minutes, oh well.
My Uncle opened the door and guided me in, it was a short visit, but a nice one. I stayed for a little hour and returned to the bus stop. My Aunt had a bunch of photos for me, photo's from mostly my Dad, and a few from my Mom, very nice pictures. The bus was nicely on time, and stopped at the train station again. I still had 5 minutes until my trian leaves. I saw a ol' friend of mine at the station, a friend from way back, he's a nice guy. Adventurous much and a little weird, lol. We talked in the train, he was traveling some elsewhere, I had to get out in Almelo ofcource. It was a nice day, with here and there some surprising surprises.
Loved it!!
I couldn't make the decision yet, with the train to Nijverdal or with my bicycle. It was dry and it would stay dry the whole day, there was even a chance of some sunshine, woot! I woke up at 7 this morning, I had a good sleep, though after breakfast I got tired again and felt like having a nap. And so I did. I had plenty before I would take off. Around 11 I took off, off to the train station. Yeah, it was close though, bicycle or train. The high smell of the flowers and trees made me decide to take the train. Hay fever, gotta love it. I wasn't disappointed to take the train, I actually was glad afterwards I did. It would have tired me out.First stop in Nijverdal (My ol' hometown) was a clothing store, it was the same clothing store as in Almelo. (same name, different store) The store is called C&A, probably also know in Europe, I'm not sure. I looked for a 'in between coat,' not a Summer or Winter coat, but a in between. I couldn't score in the store in Almelo, very nice coats but not my size, either to small or to large. But I scored in Nijverdal, so happy! Good size, yay! I have been searching into many stores for 'in between' coats, but most of the coats were Summer coats, ofcource... it's Summer. The price I had to pay was ridiculous low, that's what I said to the seller too.
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| The Catholic Curch from Nijverdal. |
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| The parking lot before the train station in Nijverdal. |
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| Home after a nice afternoon. |
My Uncle opened the door and guided me in, it was a short visit, but a nice one. I stayed for a little hour and returned to the bus stop. My Aunt had a bunch of photos for me, photo's from mostly my Dad, and a few from my Mom, very nice pictures. The bus was nicely on time, and stopped at the train station again. I still had 5 minutes until my trian leaves. I saw a ol' friend of mine at the station, a friend from way back, he's a nice guy. Adventurous much and a little weird, lol. We talked in the train, he was traveling some elsewhere, I had to get out in Almelo ofcource. It was a nice day, with here and there some surprising surprises.
Loved it!!
Friday, May 17, 2013
Bike ride or train trip tomorrow.
Bike ride or train trip tomorrow.
It's not really needed but I would love to get a new coat, not a Summer coat, nor a Winter coat. A in between coat, lol. In my eyes I look like a homeless guy with the in between coat I'm wearing now. That coat is done, it's not broke or anything, but just, done. A coat like that and perhaps a few long sleeves, and I'm good for the Summer. And probably next Summer. Sometimes I buy a bunch of clothing all at once on sale, then I can do with those clothes for a few years. Hopefully it stays dry tomorrow, though they forspelled alot of rain, hmm.
I have plans to go to Nijverdal, my ol' town. Visiting Dad's grave and shopping, the last part of the groceries and maybe finally that 'in between coat.' If it stays dry I will go on my bike, and probably otherwise with the train. It's not that far from Almelo towards Nijverdal, a little 5 km's, that will take me a little 45 minutes. I will see. Sunday and Monday we celebrate Pentcost, just like Easter we have then a few events going, and a few stores open. I have no plans for Pentcost yet, let's first see what tomorrow brings.
It's not really needed but I would love to get a new coat, not a Summer coat, nor a Winter coat. A in between coat, lol. In my eyes I look like a homeless guy with the in between coat I'm wearing now. That coat is done, it's not broke or anything, but just, done. A coat like that and perhaps a few long sleeves, and I'm good for the Summer. And probably next Summer. Sometimes I buy a bunch of clothing all at once on sale, then I can do with those clothes for a few years. Hopefully it stays dry tomorrow, though they forspelled alot of rain, hmm.
I have plans to go to Nijverdal, my ol' town. Visiting Dad's grave and shopping, the last part of the groceries and maybe finally that 'in between coat.' If it stays dry I will go on my bike, and probably otherwise with the train. It's not that far from Almelo towards Nijverdal, a little 5 km's, that will take me a little 45 minutes. I will see. Sunday and Monday we celebrate Pentcost, just like Easter we have then a few events going, and a few stores open. I have no plans for Pentcost yet, let's first see what tomorrow brings.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Better late then never...
Better late then never...
I guess I spend a bit to long on YouTube, totally forgot the time. I could use some sleep, but first a blog post. I should start writing earlier, perhaps right after dinner. I like searching for old music on YouTube, 60's, 70's, 80's, actually anything, anything what intrests me and moves me. I like the searching aswell, and watchinmg documentaries is nice aswell. Time flies then. Now, back to this Thursday, as you know today was a working day.Were still not that busy at work, let's say we have something to do, though, that's it. It could have been lots worser. Hopefully new orders and more work will come again. If the work stays like this, then it's alright, but more orders brings more work, and that's a good thing. So, customers, buy a mat from us!
After work I went to the free dinner (as usual on Thursday) and it rained quit hard, and it didn't seem it would stop. The rain was pooring down, I was fully clothed in rain clothing. After the free dinner it rained even harder, I arrived soaking wet at home, put some stuff away, took of my wet clothes, dry and warm clothes on. Heater on, poored my a large cuppa coffee and sat down on my comfy couch. Best feeling! Crazy thougfh having the heater on in May, but anyway. This weather will continue for a few days, probably a week. Never the less, I will enjoy my weekend the fullest, I'm actually looking forward to it. I have no plans yet, but they will come.
I guess I spend a bit to long on YouTube, totally forgot the time. I could use some sleep, but first a blog post. I should start writing earlier, perhaps right after dinner. I like searching for old music on YouTube, 60's, 70's, 80's, actually anything, anything what intrests me and moves me. I like the searching aswell, and watchinmg documentaries is nice aswell. Time flies then. Now, back to this Thursday, as you know today was a working day.Were still not that busy at work, let's say we have something to do, though, that's it. It could have been lots worser. Hopefully new orders and more work will come again. If the work stays like this, then it's alright, but more orders brings more work, and that's a good thing. So, customers, buy a mat from us!
After work I went to the free dinner (as usual on Thursday) and it rained quit hard, and it didn't seem it would stop. The rain was pooring down, I was fully clothed in rain clothing. After the free dinner it rained even harder, I arrived soaking wet at home, put some stuff away, took of my wet clothes, dry and warm clothes on. Heater on, poored my a large cuppa coffee and sat down on my comfy couch. Best feeling! Crazy thougfh having the heater on in May, but anyway. This weather will continue for a few days, probably a week. Never the less, I will enjoy my weekend the fullest, I'm actually looking forward to it. I have no plans yet, but they will come.
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Wednesday boost!
Wednesday boost!
My full agenda today went pretty good, two appointments spread over the day. In the early morning there was the 'breathing' therapy, the therapy goes well. Thought it's mostly the same over and over. We (my therapist and I) practice together my/our exercises it's mostly breathing exercises. Breath in and breath out, sometimes trough my stomach or sometimes trying to create more space for my breathing while I breath. Today we did the shoulders, it's actually quit interesting that when you tilt your shoulders a bit more backwards, you can create more space for the breathing. Wisest lesson today was that I have to create more space in my upper body for my breathing, stomach, shoulders, inhale properly and breath OUT! I wrote out in cap locks cause breathing out has to be huge, let it all out.
Second appointment today was counseling, four days after my Dad passed away I felt confused, sad and lost, didn't know what to do or felt a bit anxious of what comes next. Then I went to 'counseling,' for help, I thought, "Why not? I could use some help." Though the counselor told me that I was way to early,they told me "Ofcource you feel sad, confused and lost, your Dad just passed away, he's not even buried yet." My grieving hasn't even started yet back then. The counselor told me that he or another counselor will get in contact with me in about six weeks. Those six weeks has already been passed along time, and I had that contact already six weeks ago, that contact with the counselor gave me a boost, it was a very uplifting and positive appointment!
Today was the third appointment, it was the same as the second, uplifting and positive. This counselor can give you a boost, he's very interesting when he talks, he calms you. In the end I saw myself worrying about nothing much, it's normal to worry, everyone does. I also brought up again the part of my social life and friends, just like I did with the last appointment, I'm just not that happy with it. I really could use some 'new' friends, new social contacts. The counselor told me to be patient, that will come. Don't force such things, he's right. He told me again, "I see you as a very calm person." He told me aswell that I can enjoy so easily the little things around me, not many people do that." "Hearing you saying that your going out on your own and have fun on your own made me decide to say that."
After the appointment he wished me a success with the trip to Atlanta, and he wants to see me once again for a appointment in August. Not for counselling though, but he was curious about how it went in Atlanta, wow, what a guy!
My full agenda today went pretty good, two appointments spread over the day. In the early morning there was the 'breathing' therapy, the therapy goes well. Thought it's mostly the same over and over. We (my therapist and I) practice together my/our exercises it's mostly breathing exercises. Breath in and breath out, sometimes trough my stomach or sometimes trying to create more space for my breathing while I breath. Today we did the shoulders, it's actually quit interesting that when you tilt your shoulders a bit more backwards, you can create more space for the breathing. Wisest lesson today was that I have to create more space in my upper body for my breathing, stomach, shoulders, inhale properly and breath OUT! I wrote out in cap locks cause breathing out has to be huge, let it all out.
Second appointment today was counseling, four days after my Dad passed away I felt confused, sad and lost, didn't know what to do or felt a bit anxious of what comes next. Then I went to 'counseling,' for help, I thought, "Why not? I could use some help." Though the counselor told me that I was way to early,they told me "Ofcource you feel sad, confused and lost, your Dad just passed away, he's not even buried yet." My grieving hasn't even started yet back then. The counselor told me that he or another counselor will get in contact with me in about six weeks. Those six weeks has already been passed along time, and I had that contact already six weeks ago, that contact with the counselor gave me a boost, it was a very uplifting and positive appointment!
Today was the third appointment, it was the same as the second, uplifting and positive. This counselor can give you a boost, he's very interesting when he talks, he calms you. In the end I saw myself worrying about nothing much, it's normal to worry, everyone does. I also brought up again the part of my social life and friends, just like I did with the last appointment, I'm just not that happy with it. I really could use some 'new' friends, new social contacts. The counselor told me to be patient, that will come. Don't force such things, he's right. He told me again, "I see you as a very calm person." He told me aswell that I can enjoy so easily the little things around me, not many people do that." "Hearing you saying that your going out on your own and have fun on your own made me decide to say that."
After the appointment he wished me a success with the trip to Atlanta, and he wants to see me once again for a appointment in August. Not for counselling though, but he was curious about how it went in Atlanta, wow, what a guy!
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Preparing food for a Sunday school in my neighborhood? Sure.
Preparing food for a Sunday school in my neighborhood? Sure.
Tonight I had a response on a email from a few weeks back from the volunteers agency, I haven't heared from them for almost a half year. It was hard and difficult to find a volunteers job what suited me well. This agency has a own site where you can search for volunteer jobs, mostly they are jobs to help handicap people, elderly people, or kids. Those 'jobs' weren't actually the jobs I was looking for. It's not that I'm actually looking for a job only but aswell for social contacts, actually that was the main thing, to get in contact with other people.
A few weeks ago the volunteer agency emailed me by saying that they didn't hear from me for a very long time, (correct) and they asked me if I still want to signed in as a volunteer. I responded on the mail saying, that I certainly still want to be signed in, the reason I didn't let hear from me for such a long time was that I couldn't find the right volunteer job. I asked aswell for a new appointment with them, it talks so much better then just trough a email. So, tonight I had a response from them, I can make a appointment with them by calling them on a Monday or a Thursday.
Well, I work on those days, and it's not really a good idea to call them then or to be called. At work it's almost not possible to answer a phone, (to much noise) I told them that I would like to make a appointment trough this email. The volunteer agency had a nice offer for me aswell, preparing food for a Sunday school in my neighborhood, nice! I probably have to work with some other volunteers preparing food for this Sunday school, kids from age 10 until 14. After the food preparing together we will stay at this school to guide the kids, probably. In the mail didn't stood that much information.
If or when I receive the agency appointment I will get more information. Quit excited about it, but I'm still waiting for the appointment, lol. I sent the mail let's say 30 minutes ago. I hope the response is fast. Today's work was good as Always, though tired and a few sore muscles. My foreman has sometimes his sarcastic jokes, gotta love them. They are mostly fun, but aswell sometimes annoying. You really don't know sometimes to take him serious or not, oh well. I guess I'm maybe sometimes to friendly, Man up Sjon! You have a mouth too! And yes I have. Ignore sometimes is wise too. It's all good.
Tonight I had a response on a email from a few weeks back from the volunteers agency, I haven't heared from them for almost a half year. It was hard and difficult to find a volunteers job what suited me well. This agency has a own site where you can search for volunteer jobs, mostly they are jobs to help handicap people, elderly people, or kids. Those 'jobs' weren't actually the jobs I was looking for. It's not that I'm actually looking for a job only but aswell for social contacts, actually that was the main thing, to get in contact with other people.
A few weeks ago the volunteer agency emailed me by saying that they didn't hear from me for a very long time, (correct) and they asked me if I still want to signed in as a volunteer. I responded on the mail saying, that I certainly still want to be signed in, the reason I didn't let hear from me for such a long time was that I couldn't find the right volunteer job. I asked aswell for a new appointment with them, it talks so much better then just trough a email. So, tonight I had a response from them, I can make a appointment with them by calling them on a Monday or a Thursday.
Well, I work on those days, and it's not really a good idea to call them then or to be called. At work it's almost not possible to answer a phone, (to much noise) I told them that I would like to make a appointment trough this email. The volunteer agency had a nice offer for me aswell, preparing food for a Sunday school in my neighborhood, nice! I probably have to work with some other volunteers preparing food for this Sunday school, kids from age 10 until 14. After the food preparing together we will stay at this school to guide the kids, probably. In the mail didn't stood that much information.
If or when I receive the agency appointment I will get more information. Quit excited about it, but I'm still waiting for the appointment, lol. I sent the mail let's say 30 minutes ago. I hope the response is fast. Today's work was good as Always, though tired and a few sore muscles. My foreman has sometimes his sarcastic jokes, gotta love them. They are mostly fun, but aswell sometimes annoying. You really don't know sometimes to take him serious or not, oh well. I guess I'm maybe sometimes to friendly, Man up Sjon! You have a mouth too! And yes I have. Ignore sometimes is wise too. It's all good.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Enthusiasm!
Enthusiasm!
Sometimes I get to excited at work, and then I work just a bit to fast or hard. I can't help it, lol. Later on the day I regret I got to excited, then I hit the brakes. Last week I only had two days of work, Monday and Tuesday. So, I figured I could give just a bit more then 100%. After Tuesday I could rest for five days, well. I needed for sure the rest, and it wasn't a pleasant feeling. Two or three naps a day, lol. I thought, I won't be doing that no more. With that in the back of my head I started the Monday. Though, I my enthusiasm went a bit to much. You know that feeling when everything goes well while working, and your floating, that feeling that your almost dancing.
After work I settled down a bit for a small 15 minutes, then it was off to the free dinner. I thought I was fine with a summer jacket and a thin rain coat. But no, once on my way I was cold, and the wind didn't help that much. Gosh, this weather is nuts. Thank God I didn't get wet today, it rained pretty much this Monday. This weather will continue for a few days, Saturday probably we're getting other weather. Hopefully warmer and sunnier. My gas bill will be a bit higher I guess next year, my heater is on during the evening and early morning. It's cold, hey summer where art thou!?
Sometimes I get to excited at work, and then I work just a bit to fast or hard. I can't help it, lol. Later on the day I regret I got to excited, then I hit the brakes. Last week I only had two days of work, Monday and Tuesday. So, I figured I could give just a bit more then 100%. After Tuesday I could rest for five days, well. I needed for sure the rest, and it wasn't a pleasant feeling. Two or three naps a day, lol. I thought, I won't be doing that no more. With that in the back of my head I started the Monday. Though, I my enthusiasm went a bit to much. You know that feeling when everything goes well while working, and your floating, that feeling that your almost dancing.
After work I settled down a bit for a small 15 minutes, then it was off to the free dinner. I thought I was fine with a summer jacket and a thin rain coat. But no, once on my way I was cold, and the wind didn't help that much. Gosh, this weather is nuts. Thank God I didn't get wet today, it rained pretty much this Monday. This weather will continue for a few days, Saturday probably we're getting other weather. Hopefully warmer and sunnier. My gas bill will be a bit higher I guess next year, my heater is on during the evening and early morning. It's cold, hey summer where art thou!?
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Mother's Day!
Mother's Day!
I could spend each Mother's day in sorrow.
Crying and wishing you were here,
But instead I choose to celebrate your life.
I know you'd rather see me smile,
Then stand here with tears in my eyes.
So I'll do my best to honour your memory,
And you'll live as long as I am alive.
And that's the true, it's been almost 13 years since my Mom passed away, the mourning has gone, the missing has taken a place. Sure I miss my Mom, but to weep and be sad doesn't bring my Mom back. She rather see me be happy and be successful. Everyone passes away sometimes, everyone gets their turn. My Mom passed away young as I may say, she was 67, she was healthy and was mostly busy with being a house wife and a tremendous Mother. Mom was always there, Dad was working during the week. Weekends we mostly went out, to the market or just buying groceries.
I spent more time with my Mom then my Dad, ofcource, my Mom was always there, 24 hours a day. Like I said, Dad worked during the week. Dad was a hard working man, and need his rest afterwards. So is it a sad day for me when it's Mother's day? Not really, yes I miss her, but there's no pain inside, today I thought about her, thinking of the memories. Not a tear or sad face, just thinking. It will be otherwise when it's Father's day, Dad passed away recently. The missing and sadness is still there, though much less then let's say a month ago. Just like with my Mom, 'that' will get a place aswell.
Still it's quit a awkward feeling having no parents, when I think of it it's pretty... uhm, shocking(?) It's aswell quit normal, right? I'm surely not the only one without parents! Though I guess I still have to get used to the idea. I'm good though, and it's all okay. I want to make them proud, it's like when I do something what makes me proud, I have the feeling I did it also for my parents, to make them proud. It gives me a boost!
I could spend each Mother's day in sorrow.
Crying and wishing you were here,
But instead I choose to celebrate your life.
I know you'd rather see me smile,
Then stand here with tears in my eyes.
So I'll do my best to honour your memory,
And you'll live as long as I am alive.
And that's the true, it's been almost 13 years since my Mom passed away, the mourning has gone, the missing has taken a place. Sure I miss my Mom, but to weep and be sad doesn't bring my Mom back. She rather see me be happy and be successful. Everyone passes away sometimes, everyone gets their turn. My Mom passed away young as I may say, she was 67, she was healthy and was mostly busy with being a house wife and a tremendous Mother. Mom was always there, Dad was working during the week. Weekends we mostly went out, to the market or just buying groceries.
I spent more time with my Mom then my Dad, ofcource, my Mom was always there, 24 hours a day. Like I said, Dad worked during the week. Dad was a hard working man, and need his rest afterwards. So is it a sad day for me when it's Mother's day? Not really, yes I miss her, but there's no pain inside, today I thought about her, thinking of the memories. Not a tear or sad face, just thinking. It will be otherwise when it's Father's day, Dad passed away recently. The missing and sadness is still there, though much less then let's say a month ago. Just like with my Mom, 'that' will get a place aswell.
Still it's quit a awkward feeling having no parents, when I think of it it's pretty... uhm, shocking(?) It's aswell quit normal, right? I'm surely not the only one without parents! Though I guess I still have to get used to the idea. I'm good though, and it's all okay. I want to make them proud, it's like when I do something what makes me proud, I have the feeling I did it also for my parents, to make them proud. It gives me a boost!
Saturday, May 11, 2013
"Catch the moments."
"Catch the moments."
Yesterday I planned to go out to Apeldoorn, a city just a little hour from my hometown. I knew it would be a rainy day, but I had my hopes still, lol. This morning I saw the weather forecast and it for spelled rain in the afternoon, coming from the west, Apeldoorn lays west. So, plan B, will it be Apeldoorn or Enschede? I been in Enschede several times now, last time was with Queens day. Though spending a day in Apeldoorn in the rain wasn't that fun either, Enschede it will be then. According from the weather forecast the rain will come later in the afternoon towards Enschede, Enschede lays more on the east side. When I was on my way I was quit excited to go actually, not even disappointed about not going to Apeldoorn. Clothing shopping was my idea in Enschede, and ofcource having fun and enjoy myself.
I arrived at the train station and... there were no trains riding what so ever, I knew the trains were not riding towards the north and south but the east? Busses were riding instead, disappointed? Naah, not at all! A woman asked me how to get a train ticket, and she was nagging a bit about the trains not riding. Even though the complaining, I had a nice short chat with her, good feeling. Then that moment came out of nowhere, I thought, "This is going to be a great day!" Not just sitting in the train and stare outside the train window and wait until I arrive. No, busses towards my destination. Meaning, meet other people, see other sight seeings, cause the bus will stop at different places before arriving in Enschede. Plus people will ask many questions, like, 'Is this bus going here or there?' I loved it, lol.
It made me even more excited about this day, lol. And no rain so far, win!! I knew with the bus that the trip would be a bit longer, but the bus ride went pretty fast. I ated my lunch in the bus cause that's how I roll, lol. Arrived in Enschede I went out of the bus and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon. My hunting for Summer clothing was with success, I bought two nice polo-shirts for 20 Euro, thanks H&M. I like H&M, cheap and trendy clothing. Though the jacket where I was searching for I couldn't find. Not even at other stores, yeah, I saw a few, but I surely not gonna spend 150 or 200 Euro on a jacket. Oh no! The jacket I have on now is done, not that it's broke but just, I don't know, it's done. I need another one. More then four years old, yep, it's done. But, like I said, I couldn't find one, Summer jackets enough...
But I have one already. I bought a coffee with a treat, then bought my last groceries. I love going to other stores, just taking my time to find things and to just look around. Specially now, I don't know but I felt great today, glorious. Greater then usual, what happened? I don't know, does it matter? Nope! Just before I left the rain came down, and it didn't seem that it would stop raining. I decided to go home, just a bit soaked I arrived at the busses, had to wait a while and then we took off towards home, Almelo. There were other busses too, but they were going to another city or town. I don't have a clue what was going on with all these train delays and trains out of order, but anyway. Very nice day either way. Sometimes you just have to set your mind to it, enjoy and explore, go out and wanderlust! And take your time, no rush.
Yesterday I planned to go out to Apeldoorn, a city just a little hour from my hometown. I knew it would be a rainy day, but I had my hopes still, lol. This morning I saw the weather forecast and it for spelled rain in the afternoon, coming from the west, Apeldoorn lays west. So, plan B, will it be Apeldoorn or Enschede? I been in Enschede several times now, last time was with Queens day. Though spending a day in Apeldoorn in the rain wasn't that fun either, Enschede it will be then. According from the weather forecast the rain will come later in the afternoon towards Enschede, Enschede lays more on the east side. When I was on my way I was quit excited to go actually, not even disappointed about not going to Apeldoorn. Clothing shopping was my idea in Enschede, and ofcource having fun and enjoy myself.
I arrived at the train station and... there were no trains riding what so ever, I knew the trains were not riding towards the north and south but the east? Busses were riding instead, disappointed? Naah, not at all! A woman asked me how to get a train ticket, and she was nagging a bit about the trains not riding. Even though the complaining, I had a nice short chat with her, good feeling. Then that moment came out of nowhere, I thought, "This is going to be a great day!" Not just sitting in the train and stare outside the train window and wait until I arrive. No, busses towards my destination. Meaning, meet other people, see other sight seeings, cause the bus will stop at different places before arriving in Enschede. Plus people will ask many questions, like, 'Is this bus going here or there?' I loved it, lol.
It made me even more excited about this day, lol. And no rain so far, win!! I knew with the bus that the trip would be a bit longer, but the bus ride went pretty fast. I ated my lunch in the bus cause that's how I roll, lol. Arrived in Enschede I went out of the bus and enjoyed the rest of the afternoon. My hunting for Summer clothing was with success, I bought two nice polo-shirts for 20 Euro, thanks H&M. I like H&M, cheap and trendy clothing. Though the jacket where I was searching for I couldn't find. Not even at other stores, yeah, I saw a few, but I surely not gonna spend 150 or 200 Euro on a jacket. Oh no! The jacket I have on now is done, not that it's broke but just, I don't know, it's done. I need another one. More then four years old, yep, it's done. But, like I said, I couldn't find one, Summer jackets enough...
But I have one already. I bought a coffee with a treat, then bought my last groceries. I love going to other stores, just taking my time to find things and to just look around. Specially now, I don't know but I felt great today, glorious. Greater then usual, what happened? I don't know, does it matter? Nope! Just before I left the rain came down, and it didn't seem that it would stop raining. I decided to go home, just a bit soaked I arrived at the busses, had to wait a while and then we took off towards home, Almelo. There were other busses too, but they were going to another city or town. I don't have a clue what was going on with all these train delays and trains out of order, but anyway. Very nice day either way. Sometimes you just have to set your mind to it, enjoy and explore, go out and wanderlust! And take your time, no rush.
Friday, May 10, 2013
The weather doesn't cooperate.
The weather doesn't cooperate.
I probably will be going out tomorrow, we received five days of from work last Tuesday. I haven't been out the last three days, so tomorrow it's time. Though, the weather is not that inviting to go out tomorrow. Today we had rain of and on and a temperature of 17 degrees, (Celsius) tomorrow will be the same, only a few degrees colder. I will see what tomorrow brings, the colder weather doesn't bother me that much, the rain does. This evening I was that close to put the heater on, it was way cooler then a few days ago. I putted a fleece jacket on, I'm not going to put a heater on in May.
This weekend were celebrating Mother's day, I might go aswell tomorrow to Nijverdal to my Parents grave. I thought about my Dad today, a few thoughts flashed trough my mind. It brought me back to the day when my Dad passed away, 1 February. Gosh time is passing so fast, it's been already more then three months since then. A awkward thought today was that I asked myself how my Dad is doing, yeah, I know he passed away and that he's buried. I still remember the burying of my Dad, that... I had that weird feeling of leaving my Dad behind just like that, that was weird for me.
Dead, burying a person, a loved one. I don't know, I can't explain it. Dead isfor sure something mysterious. Ofcource it's normal, it's a part of life, but in a way it seems I can't get used to the idea. That moment when I visited my Dad nearly every week, and then all of a sudden he's gone. Buried, laying in a coffin. That might sound rough or hard, but I can't explain it otherwise. It gives me a bit of a worried feeling aswell when I so now and then think of him, like, I want to take care of him, just be there. Although he passed away, I don't know. Can't really explain it, I know my Dad is gone, but still.
I probably will be going out tomorrow, we received five days of from work last Tuesday. I haven't been out the last three days, so tomorrow it's time. Though, the weather is not that inviting to go out tomorrow. Today we had rain of and on and a temperature of 17 degrees, (Celsius) tomorrow will be the same, only a few degrees colder. I will see what tomorrow brings, the colder weather doesn't bother me that much, the rain does. This evening I was that close to put the heater on, it was way cooler then a few days ago. I putted a fleece jacket on, I'm not going to put a heater on in May.
This weekend were celebrating Mother's day, I might go aswell tomorrow to Nijverdal to my Parents grave. I thought about my Dad today, a few thoughts flashed trough my mind. It brought me back to the day when my Dad passed away, 1 February. Gosh time is passing so fast, it's been already more then three months since then. A awkward thought today was that I asked myself how my Dad is doing, yeah, I know he passed away and that he's buried. I still remember the burying of my Dad, that... I had that weird feeling of leaving my Dad behind just like that, that was weird for me.
Dead, burying a person, a loved one. I don't know, I can't explain it. Dead isfor sure something mysterious. Ofcource it's normal, it's a part of life, but in a way it seems I can't get used to the idea. That moment when I visited my Dad nearly every week, and then all of a sudden he's gone. Buried, laying in a coffin. That might sound rough or hard, but I can't explain it otherwise. It gives me a bit of a worried feeling aswell when I so now and then think of him, like, I want to take care of him, just be there. Although he passed away, I don't know. Can't really explain it, I know my Dad is gone, but still.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Hay fever, expert level!
Hay fever, expert level!
It's bloom season, and my hay fever is making over hours, lol. Kinda funny that every year around this month it depends on the weather how the hay fever will develop, last year I still remember that my hay fever wasn't that bad. Now it's not that bad aswell, but only my eyes are burning just a bit more then usual, the sneezing is going okay. It doesn't bother me that much, only the burning eyes, ugh. I can blame myself for not wearing sunglasses. 'But hey, I didn't wear them last year neither,' yeah, but that was last year, this is now.
I refuse to take medication, it's not worth it, perhaps in worst cases I will use nose spray, that really helps for me. When the 'blooming' is over my fever is over too. It then slowly fades away, sometimes I don't even notice it, lol. Today I went out for a little bit, just after lunch I grabbed my shoes and coat and took off. Off to the so called 'shopping centre,' the only shops that were open today. Like I said yesterday, today we celebrate the ascension of Jesus. Most stores are closed then, like it's a Sunday.
There was a book market with a few music band aswell in the centre of the city, but I didn't went there. The open 'shopping centre' was okay to visit, just looked around and saw a few nice things. Things I need, for example a toolbox and some items for my bicycle. Expensive stuff though, I figured I needed first other important things, Like Summer clothing. Today I didn't want to spend money, so I didn't. I returned home and it felt I had a nice out. Wraps for dinner tonight, another success. Last time I failed making them, tonight they were good and filling.
It's bloom season, and my hay fever is making over hours, lol. Kinda funny that every year around this month it depends on the weather how the hay fever will develop, last year I still remember that my hay fever wasn't that bad. Now it's not that bad aswell, but only my eyes are burning just a bit more then usual, the sneezing is going okay. It doesn't bother me that much, only the burning eyes, ugh. I can blame myself for not wearing sunglasses. 'But hey, I didn't wear them last year neither,' yeah, but that was last year, this is now.
I refuse to take medication, it's not worth it, perhaps in worst cases I will use nose spray, that really helps for me. When the 'blooming' is over my fever is over too. It then slowly fades away, sometimes I don't even notice it, lol. Today I went out for a little bit, just after lunch I grabbed my shoes and coat and took off. Off to the so called 'shopping centre,' the only shops that were open today. Like I said yesterday, today we celebrate the ascension of Jesus. Most stores are closed then, like it's a Sunday.
There was a book market with a few music band aswell in the centre of the city, but I didn't went there. The open 'shopping centre' was okay to visit, just looked around and saw a few nice things. Things I need, for example a toolbox and some items for my bicycle. Expensive stuff though, I figured I needed first other important things, Like Summer clothing. Today I didn't want to spend money, so I didn't. I returned home and it felt I had a nice out. Wraps for dinner tonight, another success. Last time I failed making them, tonight they were good and filling.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Tomorrow Ascension of Jesus remembrance.
Tomorrow Ascension of Jesus remembrance.
Ascension of Jesus is the Christian teaching found in the New Testament that the resurrected Jesus was taken up to heaven in his resurrected body, in the presence of eleven of his apostles, occurring 40 days after the resurrection. In the biblical narrative, an angel tells the watching disciples that Jesus' second coming will take place in the same manner as his Ascensionn.
They for spelled rain today and the following days, though the rain came late today and it wasn't that much. A good rain shower and a few thunder bursts came in the late afternoon, just before I headed to the free dinner. I was on my way and when it rained to hard I hided by a store. It was way to early to go the free dinner yet, I did it on purpose cause I wanted to be dry when I arrive, lol. Though the rain came sooner then I thought. It was a calm and relaxing day off today, I went to taxes-services' first in the morning. My rent will become higher in July, (like it always does every year in July)
With a low income and a high rent you can get housing benefit. I have housing benefit for such a long time. I even had it a long time before I went to Canada, I asked for housing benefit when I started living on my own in 2002. Every month the 'housing benefit' will automatically shorten my monthly paying rent. Once a year when the rent gets higher, taxes, (housing benefit) will automatically change the 'shorten monthly money.' Though I had to inform them first with the new higher rent price, and so I did this morning. (Oh my English explaining, lol!) The taxes service visit was a piece of cake, as always.
I'm liking this short holiday, I have no clue what to do tomorrow though. Tomorrow on the ascension remembrance there are several events going on in Holland. Markets, fest, concerts, shopping malls are open, I will see what I do. I have plans to go to a flea market in Zwolle, it's a city near by. I don't want to spend money that much, I like to keep an eye on my money. I think it's better to be a bit careful then just spending it all out like a maniac. One thing I will know for sure is that I will try to prepair some wraps again with dinner tomorrow, first time making wraps I failed, lol. That was a few weeks ago, I filled the wrap way to much, sigh. Tomorrow I will succeed!
Ascension of Jesus is the Christian teaching found in the New Testament that the resurrected Jesus was taken up to heaven in his resurrected body, in the presence of eleven of his apostles, occurring 40 days after the resurrection. In the biblical narrative, an angel tells the watching disciples that Jesus' second coming will take place in the same manner as his Ascensionn.
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| And the rain came... |
They for spelled rain today and the following days, though the rain came late today and it wasn't that much. A good rain shower and a few thunder bursts came in the late afternoon, just before I headed to the free dinner. I was on my way and when it rained to hard I hided by a store. It was way to early to go the free dinner yet, I did it on purpose cause I wanted to be dry when I arrive, lol. Though the rain came sooner then I thought. It was a calm and relaxing day off today, I went to taxes-services' first in the morning. My rent will become higher in July, (like it always does every year in July)
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| And a few thunder clouds aswell... |
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| What a difference with weather, this was last Sunday... |
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
200%!
200%!
Yesterday at work I gave 100%! Today, idem ditto. Together I gave 200% in two days, I'm tired, but also satisfied. I feel sleepy aswell, and I still have to write this 'damn' post, lol. Naah, just kidding! This morning my foreman saw a few mistakes I made yesterday, sigh! I didn't had a clue yesterday! Yesterday I had to make several mats on the right length and wide. I done that several times, I measure them then I 'nail' them. After the 'nailing' it will be a hell of a job to make them any longer or wider. These mats were from a huge project and had to be done Wednesday. I was steadfast that I 'nailed' the right length yesterday, absolute no doubt. This morning they were all to long, huh??What happened??
I hate and dislike when I make a mistake, specially when I make them often. The measuring is quit a job, just so now and then there's a little fail. No problem, the mats can be repaired and be made shorter, though it's extra work and sometimes annoying. My foreman doesn't find it funny, he will announce it loudly. Not that he's extremely mad, but just a bit annoyed and he's a tough guy, lol. The annoyed mood will fly over with him. Though, like I said, I hate and dislike making a mistake, and how my foreman jokes with it and sometimes announce it loudly. This morning I was a bit lost, 'How on earth could I have ALL mats wrong?' I measured and nailed them yesterday without doubts, the measuring was easy.
If I make mistakes day in and day out, my foreman will have to talk it over with our Boss. I know I can do better, or better? I mean, I can work without making mistakes, yes! Though it's sometimes not that easy, I get alot of information sometimes, 'pay attention to this, pay attention to that.' Sometimes you have to think of several things at the same time, plus pay attention to that other thing. I have to learn that, and I guess I'm still learning. After making a mistake I like to prove that I can do better, so I work a tiny bit harder and better. Though it bothers me, annoys me and confuses me. Why I made that 'one' mistake? Humans make mistakes, most of the humans learn from it, I do too. But still, sometimes, lol.
After the mistake I did my best just a bit better, lol. I made again a few mats, from the beginning until the end. Yes, I measured them too and nailed them aswell. Though I measured them quit a few times, and then nailed them, LOL! Just to be 1000% sure. The foreman letted me work, I guess it was fine. He talked normally with me, ofcource. He even had a few jokes, though the 'bothering' of the measuring mistakes were still their. But finishing the other mats did me good aswell, plus point! I know I learned my lesson once again today, I will NEVER make a measuring mistake again, lol. It's been enough!
Yesterday at work I gave 100%! Today, idem ditto. Together I gave 200% in two days, I'm tired, but also satisfied. I feel sleepy aswell, and I still have to write this 'damn' post, lol. Naah, just kidding! This morning my foreman saw a few mistakes I made yesterday, sigh! I didn't had a clue yesterday! Yesterday I had to make several mats on the right length and wide. I done that several times, I measure them then I 'nail' them. After the 'nailing' it will be a hell of a job to make them any longer or wider. These mats were from a huge project and had to be done Wednesday. I was steadfast that I 'nailed' the right length yesterday, absolute no doubt. This morning they were all to long, huh??What happened??
I hate and dislike when I make a mistake, specially when I make them often. The measuring is quit a job, just so now and then there's a little fail. No problem, the mats can be repaired and be made shorter, though it's extra work and sometimes annoying. My foreman doesn't find it funny, he will announce it loudly. Not that he's extremely mad, but just a bit annoyed and he's a tough guy, lol. The annoyed mood will fly over with him. Though, like I said, I hate and dislike making a mistake, and how my foreman jokes with it and sometimes announce it loudly. This morning I was a bit lost, 'How on earth could I have ALL mats wrong?' I measured and nailed them yesterday without doubts, the measuring was easy.
If I make mistakes day in and day out, my foreman will have to talk it over with our Boss. I know I can do better, or better? I mean, I can work without making mistakes, yes! Though it's sometimes not that easy, I get alot of information sometimes, 'pay attention to this, pay attention to that.' Sometimes you have to think of several things at the same time, plus pay attention to that other thing. I have to learn that, and I guess I'm still learning. After making a mistake I like to prove that I can do better, so I work a tiny bit harder and better. Though it bothers me, annoys me and confuses me. Why I made that 'one' mistake? Humans make mistakes, most of the humans learn from it, I do too. But still, sometimes, lol.
After the mistake I did my best just a bit better, lol. I made again a few mats, from the beginning until the end. Yes, I measured them too and nailed them aswell. Though I measured them quit a few times, and then nailed them, LOL! Just to be 1000% sure. The foreman letted me work, I guess it was fine. He talked normally with me, ofcource. He even had a few jokes, though the 'bothering' of the measuring mistakes were still their. But finishing the other mats did me good aswell, plus point! I know I learned my lesson once again today, I will NEVER make a measuring mistake again, lol. It's been enough!
Monday, May 6, 2013
Monday, Monday...
Monday, Monday...
I loved work today, all though just before closing time I was done, lol. I guess I gave a little to much. Work was fun and I did well, I thought, 'There's one more day to go tomorrow, let's go for it." I was tired afterwards but aswell I felt satisfied, like I said, tomorrow one more day and then it's a long weekend. Tomorrow at work we have to finish a order, I like challenges though on a certain level, lol. Tomorrow's challenge is accepted, it's all good. If the weather continues likes this, I want to sign for it. Magnificent weather, sun shinning, warm and a gentle breeze. I love it, though we could use some rain aswell. Well, we are getting rain upcoming Wednesday and the following days.
Not a pretty forecast but it's needed, good for the hay fever aswell. Gosh, today a few fellow workers came up to me to and asked, "What month I was going again to Atlanta/Georgia, June or July?" I couldn't answer, lol. Was it June, or July? Blackout and lost, ofcource it was July, or? June? It's been solved now, ofcource it's July, if it would have been June, I would have been screwed. In July our Summer holiday starts, and not in June. Though I thought about, 'Omg, what if it's in June? Checked, and all good. The sun must have got me today, lol.
I loved work today, all though just before closing time I was done, lol. I guess I gave a little to much. Work was fun and I did well, I thought, 'There's one more day to go tomorrow, let's go for it." I was tired afterwards but aswell I felt satisfied, like I said, tomorrow one more day and then it's a long weekend. Tomorrow at work we have to finish a order, I like challenges though on a certain level, lol. Tomorrow's challenge is accepted, it's all good. If the weather continues likes this, I want to sign for it. Magnificent weather, sun shinning, warm and a gentle breeze. I love it, though we could use some rain aswell. Well, we are getting rain upcoming Wednesday and the following days.
Not a pretty forecast but it's needed, good for the hay fever aswell. Gosh, today a few fellow workers came up to me to and asked, "What month I was going again to Atlanta/Georgia, June or July?" I couldn't answer, lol. Was it June, or July? Blackout and lost, ofcource it was July, or? June? It's been solved now, ofcource it's July, if it would have been June, I would have been screwed. In July our Summer holiday starts, and not in June. Though I thought about, 'Omg, what if it's in June? Checked, and all good. The sun must have got me today, lol.
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Liberation day!
Liberation day!
Today on this sunny Sunday we Dutch celebrate liberation day, we celebrated this event each year on May 5th, to mark the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II. There's a wide variety of entertainments and events taking place throughout Amsterdam and the Netherlands. One of the biggest events is the Concert on the Amstel, in Amsterdam, which begins at 9:00 pm. Taking place on a huge stage floating on the Amstel, with a backdrop of Royal Theater Carré, music fans of many persuasions can enjoy a symphonic concert that occasionally crosses over into pop music.I'm actually watching it now on TV, lol. The weather was once again gorgeous this Sunday, I mostly never go out on a Sunday, but today I went out for a little while.
I grabbed my bicycle and went for a short ride, the sun and the warmth made me decide to go outside. Further today I did the usual, one load of laundry, cooking dinner and prepair lunch for tomorrow's work. Yeah, work, I'm glad it's actually Monday again tomorrow. I missed work, though this week it will be a short week again. Upcoming Thursday we celebrate the ascension of Jesus, so, I will work only two days this week. Oh well, I will find something to do, though I have to save some money for the Summer holiday. I need a few Summer clothing aswell, long-sleeves and a few polo-shirts. I'm happy with my new shoes, glad I got that already. Best news I heard today was that Jan's recovering is going well. Jan is a friend who I will be visiting in June. She needs her rest, and I hope she gets her rest.
Today on this sunny Sunday we Dutch celebrate liberation day, we celebrated this event each year on May 5th, to mark the end of the occupation by Nazi Germany during World War II. There's a wide variety of entertainments and events taking place throughout Amsterdam and the Netherlands. One of the biggest events is the Concert on the Amstel, in Amsterdam, which begins at 9:00 pm. Taking place on a huge stage floating on the Amstel, with a backdrop of Royal Theater Carré, music fans of many persuasions can enjoy a symphonic concert that occasionally crosses over into pop music.I'm actually watching it now on TV, lol. The weather was once again gorgeous this Sunday, I mostly never go out on a Sunday, but today I went out for a little while.
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| Just beside my house this lake, many fishers fish here, nice to watch them from a distance. |
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| A nice little area in the middle of our centre, I like the trees. |
I grabbed my bicycle and went for a short ride, the sun and the warmth made me decide to go outside. Further today I did the usual, one load of laundry, cooking dinner and prepair lunch for tomorrow's work. Yeah, work, I'm glad it's actually Monday again tomorrow. I missed work, though this week it will be a short week again. Upcoming Thursday we celebrate the ascension of Jesus, so, I will work only two days this week. Oh well, I will find something to do, though I have to save some money for the Summer holiday. I need a few Summer clothing aswell, long-sleeves and a few polo-shirts. I'm happy with my new shoes, glad I got that already. Best news I heard today was that Jan's recovering is going well. Jan is a friend who I will be visiting in June. She needs her rest, and I hope she gets her rest.
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Silly spending money day!
Silly spending money day!
I was about to get my first ice-cream of this year, but decided in the end not to, way to expensive.3, 50 for a the ice-cream wanted, and it wasn't even a big one. I ended up with buying a large coffee and a nice waffle, what costed more then the ice-cream, lol. Next, I was about to buy me some new shoes, they were on sale so I bought them. Perfect and comfy fitting shoes. I ended up with paying 18 Euro's more then the usual sale off price, the sale off was only for the so called 'members,' so I became a 'member.' The store is called ANWB, "Royal Dutch Tourist Association ANWB is a Dutch traffic, transport, and relief organization." Now when I have this member ship I will get all kinds of discounts and benefits in the store, plus discounts when on vacation or during a day out or just traveling trough Holland, etc, etc.
Well, okay, for 18 Euro a year, sounds good. If I don't like it I can chancel the membership anytime. Next I was about to buy me a bathroom-brush, I can't reach my bag that well while showering, lol! Though I decided not to buy it because to expensive, 3, 75 for a bathroom brush, it wasn't even steady aswell. Later on the day I ended up buying another brush in another store, what was even 2 Euro expensiver, lol. Though this one was a steady one and I though, "Oh, well." I should stop thinking that "Oh well," lol, when I plan to buy something. Yeah I guess today was just one of those 'silly spending money' days. I feel a bit of regrets now spending that money, lol. Though my groceries were a tiny bit cheaper as usual, so yeah, "Oh well," was permitted. Very nice day today, weather was great, lots of people outside in Summer clothing.
Yeah, Summer has started! Lover it, it gives me a boost, and more energy. Today on this 4th of May we Dutch have solemn ceremonies commemorating all the Dutch who have died in conflicts and war worldwide. "Remembrance Day," to honour and remember the victims of war world wide. A nationwide two-minute silence took place at 8:00 pm this evening, at the National Monument in Amsterdam. This ceremony is usually attended by members of the cabinet and the royal family, military leaders, representatives of the resistance movement and other social groups. The two minutes of silence were observed throughout the Netherlands. Public transport was stopped, as well as all other traffic. I grew up with this ceremony, I still remember when I was little I had to be quiet when the 2 minute silence came up.
I was about to get my first ice-cream of this year, but decided in the end not to, way to expensive.3, 50 for a the ice-cream wanted, and it wasn't even a big one. I ended up with buying a large coffee and a nice waffle, what costed more then the ice-cream, lol. Next, I was about to buy me some new shoes, they were on sale so I bought them. Perfect and comfy fitting shoes. I ended up with paying 18 Euro's more then the usual sale off price, the sale off was only for the so called 'members,' so I became a 'member.' The store is called ANWB, "Royal Dutch Tourist Association ANWB is a Dutch traffic, transport, and relief organization." Now when I have this member ship I will get all kinds of discounts and benefits in the store, plus discounts when on vacation or during a day out or just traveling trough Holland, etc, etc.
Well, okay, for 18 Euro a year, sounds good. If I don't like it I can chancel the membership anytime. Next I was about to buy me a bathroom-brush, I can't reach my bag that well while showering, lol! Though I decided not to buy it because to expensive, 3, 75 for a bathroom brush, it wasn't even steady aswell. Later on the day I ended up buying another brush in another store, what was even 2 Euro expensiver, lol. Though this one was a steady one and I though, "Oh, well." I should stop thinking that "Oh well," lol, when I plan to buy something. Yeah I guess today was just one of those 'silly spending money' days. I feel a bit of regrets now spending that money, lol. Though my groceries were a tiny bit cheaper as usual, so yeah, "Oh well," was permitted. Very nice day today, weather was great, lots of people outside in Summer clothing.
Yeah, Summer has started! Lover it, it gives me a boost, and more energy. Today on this 4th of May we Dutch have solemn ceremonies commemorating all the Dutch who have died in conflicts and war worldwide. "Remembrance Day," to honour and remember the victims of war world wide. A nationwide two-minute silence took place at 8:00 pm this evening, at the National Monument in Amsterdam. This ceremony is usually attended by members of the cabinet and the royal family, military leaders, representatives of the resistance movement and other social groups. The two minutes of silence were observed throughout the Netherlands. Public transport was stopped, as well as all other traffic. I grew up with this ceremony, I still remember when I was little I had to be quiet when the 2 minute silence came up.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Here's the weekend again!
Here's the weekend again!
Such a nice and relaxing day, even though I have no plans yet for the weekend, I had a nice day today. The weather was gorgeous, sunny and warm, I loved it. It's been a while since I visited my Aunt in Almelo, on my Dad's funeral (3 months ago) she came up to me and told me that I should drop by for a coffee again. I went to visit her in the early afternoon, she lives quit near by.My Aunt where I went to is my 'Godparent' or how you call it, she's my Mother's Brother's wife. My Aunt's Husband (My Uncle, my Mother's, Brother) has died in 2010. When I visited her in the afternoon we had a nice talk, my Aunt's Daughters were there too. Nice people, it was fun and it felt comfy being with them, I'm glad I went there.
After the visit I went straight to buy some groceries, nasi is what I have planned to make this evening for dinner. I needed only a few veggies and meat. I bought carrots and leek for the nasi, plus a smoked sausage. Most important ingredient for me while cooking are always the vegetables, then comes the meat and the rice, pasta, potatoes or meat comes second, lol. I think I will skip dinner when there's no vegetables, I have carrot left over from tonight's dinner. Tomorrow I will make potatoes with carrot and mushroom, I need to find a good meat to go with that. Probably fish or chicken will go find with carrot and mushroom. I will see tomorrow.
P.s: Today I saw that a friend of mine was being hospitalized today, it is the lady who I will be visiting in Atlanta/Georgia within a few months. I don't really know what has happened, all I know she's at the hospital in ICU with pain. She mentioned a few other medical terms what I had to Google, can't blame her cause she is a good educated nurse. My first thought was, 'she's working to hard, she collapsed.' I hope she gets her rest and that she will be spoiled rotten by her Family and her close by friends who live near. Just a bit concerned here, not because of my trip to Jan, (That will be fine!) but just hoping she will be fine and well. She's a good friend, and I don't like seeing friends in pain or being sad.
Such a nice and relaxing day, even though I have no plans yet for the weekend, I had a nice day today. The weather was gorgeous, sunny and warm, I loved it. It's been a while since I visited my Aunt in Almelo, on my Dad's funeral (3 months ago) she came up to me and told me that I should drop by for a coffee again. I went to visit her in the early afternoon, she lives quit near by.My Aunt where I went to is my 'Godparent' or how you call it, she's my Mother's Brother's wife. My Aunt's Husband (My Uncle, my Mother's, Brother) has died in 2010. When I visited her in the afternoon we had a nice talk, my Aunt's Daughters were there too. Nice people, it was fun and it felt comfy being with them, I'm glad I went there.
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| Nice weather to ride my bicycle today, tomorrow probably rain. that will be good for the hay fever. |
P.s: Today I saw that a friend of mine was being hospitalized today, it is the lady who I will be visiting in Atlanta/Georgia within a few months. I don't really know what has happened, all I know she's at the hospital in ICU with pain. She mentioned a few other medical terms what I had to Google, can't blame her cause she is a good educated nurse. My first thought was, 'she's working to hard, she collapsed.' I hope she gets her rest and that she will be spoiled rotten by her Family and her close by friends who live near. Just a bit concerned here, not because of my trip to Jan, (That will be fine!) but just hoping she will be fine and well. She's a good friend, and I don't like seeing friends in pain or being sad.
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Early to bed!
Early to bed!
I'm sleepy and writing this post, lol. After writing it I will hop in bed, and it's only 9:48. Guess I worked a bit to hard today, or it might be the weather changing. The weather is becoming warmer, today we had 16 degrees, tomorrow we will have 17, Saturday only 14, but after Saturday we have 20 and warmer. Like I said, I worked hard, I figured, I only have to work one this week, so, I might aswell give it all. When I got home after work and the free dinner, it hitted me, heavy eyes. French fries and a cheese waffle with the free dinner, they don't serve that often, though it was a nice change.
I hope our work is getting more orders for every section, today we had 4 workers more in our section, cause 'their' section has just nothing to do. No orders, no work, that's a pity. In our section is enough to do, though it's less then let's say last year. We can't complain. Plans for the weekend? Uhm, not that much yet, gosh I need some new clothing, specially new shoes. I'm waiting for my 'extra' vacation money, today I hear a fellow worker saying that we get that 'extra' money in June. I thought in May. I need some good shoes, good healthy shoes. I might look around for a pair this weekend.
I'm sleepy and writing this post, lol. After writing it I will hop in bed, and it's only 9:48. Guess I worked a bit to hard today, or it might be the weather changing. The weather is becoming warmer, today we had 16 degrees, tomorrow we will have 17, Saturday only 14, but after Saturday we have 20 and warmer. Like I said, I worked hard, I figured, I only have to work one this week, so, I might aswell give it all. When I got home after work and the free dinner, it hitted me, heavy eyes. French fries and a cheese waffle with the free dinner, they don't serve that often, though it was a nice change.
I hope our work is getting more orders for every section, today we had 4 workers more in our section, cause 'their' section has just nothing to do. No orders, no work, that's a pity. In our section is enough to do, though it's less then let's say last year. We can't complain. Plans for the weekend? Uhm, not that much yet, gosh I need some new clothing, specially new shoes. I'm waiting for my 'extra' vacation money, today I hear a fellow worker saying that we get that 'extra' money in June. I thought in May. I need some good shoes, good healthy shoes. I might look around for a pair this weekend.
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Lazy day...
Lazy day...
It was my last day off today, actually I'm glad it was. Five days off was more then enough, I'm happy to be working again tomorrow. Though it will be only one day, cause Friday I will be off again, then my weekend starts, like always. It's just that we have many holidays during March and May, I'm not complaining, these are just a few days. You know, I never took a day off since I worked at my new job. I receive 24 days off a year, other fellow workers have more cause they work a whole week. I work only three days in a week, so yeah. With those three days of work, I have two days free automatically, so it's mostly not that needed to take a day off. My working week starts early on Monday at 7:30 am, and ends on following Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 pm. Wednesday is my rest day, a needed off day. Thursday I start again at 7:30 am and I end on 4: 30 pm, then a day off on Friday, following by the weekend.
I need the day's off for rest, and the weekend? Well, everyone has weekend, so I have too, lol. Weekends are off! Unless someone works shifts or have other jobs what needs to be done in the weekend. I still sometimes think of trying to work a day more, that will be on Friday then. But to be honest, when I come home from work on Thursday's I'm knackered and tired. So, no! Today in the morning I had my therapy again, and it was just like usual. She gave me tips and together we did some exercises. I cleaned up a few closets with clothing aswell, I buried up the Winter clothing and took out the Summer clothing. We're getting higher temperatures after the weekend, and yeah, it's May already, so Summer must be near. I never heard of Snow and freezing temperatures in May, so, it's all good.
It was my last day off today, actually I'm glad it was. Five days off was more then enough, I'm happy to be working again tomorrow. Though it will be only one day, cause Friday I will be off again, then my weekend starts, like always. It's just that we have many holidays during March and May, I'm not complaining, these are just a few days. You know, I never took a day off since I worked at my new job. I receive 24 days off a year, other fellow workers have more cause they work a whole week. I work only three days in a week, so yeah. With those three days of work, I have two days free automatically, so it's mostly not that needed to take a day off. My working week starts early on Monday at 7:30 am, and ends on following Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 pm. Wednesday is my rest day, a needed off day. Thursday I start again at 7:30 am and I end on 4: 30 pm, then a day off on Friday, following by the weekend.
I need the day's off for rest, and the weekend? Well, everyone has weekend, so I have too, lol. Weekends are off! Unless someone works shifts or have other jobs what needs to be done in the weekend. I still sometimes think of trying to work a day more, that will be on Friday then. But to be honest, when I come home from work on Thursday's I'm knackered and tired. So, no! Today in the morning I had my therapy again, and it was just like usual. She gave me tips and together we did some exercises. I cleaned up a few closets with clothing aswell, I buried up the Winter clothing and took out the Summer clothing. We're getting higher temperatures after the weekend, and yeah, it's May already, so Summer must be near. I never heard of Snow and freezing temperatures in May, so, it's all good.