“What do you do?” – Keeping up with the Joneses
Nederlands I am quite down to earth. Perhaps that’s what growing up in the Netherlands does to you: Dutch sobriety must surely exist for a reason. But I never had a thing for a lot of fuss and I’m not easily impressed. Not by friends, not by dating candidates and not in work. I am […]
What do you want to be when you grow up, Bridget?
Nederlands A question you’re not often asked after age ten. Maybe that’s why I think LOI’s advertising campaign (only in Dutch unfortunately) is so cool: a business man in a suit who does not know the answer to that question. Because why should we stop thinking what we want to become? If you ask yourself […]
30% ruling: changes for 2019
First an important side note: I translated this governmental article about the changes on the 30% ruling because I personally believe it’s important that the people whom it concerns, can also read this information which was only provided in Dutch by our government. And since the ruling is used by expats who often don’t […]
I spy with my little eye and he’s hanging 80 meters high: a wind turbine mechanic
Nederlands Certain professions are still a bit out of the ordinary, or at least not the first thing you share with your friends. In this series of portraits I want to give a glimpse into the lives of people with a special profession. Because hey, secretly you are also curious about what the life of […]
Being grateful makes you happier: 16 moments of happiness in life and in having your own company
Nederlands I believe that it is good to count your blessings on a regular basis. Fun fact: every night before I go to sleep I call out 3 things for which I’m grateful. The funny thing is: as you do this more often, you become better at it and you automatically see the small things […]
Winter activities in Eindhoven: fun when it’s cold
Nederlands After many requests I wrote this article about fun things to do in and around Eindhoven during the cold and/or rainy days coming up. During the nice warm summer weather, most people find a way to enjoy themselves. But the gray months sometimes cause a lack of fantasy for fun activities. Just like in […]
Hotspots Moscow and St Petersburg
Nederlands Recently I traveled to mysterious Russia to discover Moscow and St Petersburg. A not so common destination for many Europeans I quickly noticed from the reactions when I told people around me as well as from the local tourism: mostly Chinese and Japanese. I believe it’s an underrated destination. it is really beautiful and […]
Hurray: BridgetJ turns 4 today!
Nederlands The 1st of October 2014 is something to celebrate. Shall I become a little sentimental like parents who bring their 4-year-old to kindergarten for the first time? It went so fast, before you know it she is big and she can do everything herself. Well, I cannot remember the first day of kindergarten very […]
From Russia with Love
Nederlands Ever since I was a kid I have been fascinated with the Red Square and ‘the church with the pretty domes’ in Moscow. Last week I could cross this off my travel bucketlist: a visit to Russia. The program: Moscow, St Petersburg and a trip in the Sapsan to connect the two. Let (the […]