Books I read in January 2013

So, my illness in January also had the un-intended side effect of making me read more than usual… In addition to making it through 11 seasons of Frasier. I discovered one of those neverending Harlequin series, that, just when I thought it was over, they moved geographic location slightly, and the stories could start all… Continue reading Books I read in January 2013

The Dutch succession (100 things #8)

The announcement last night that Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands is abdicating on April 30 is also changing things further down in the line.  Unlike the most lines of succession, the Dutch line of succession deals with how closely related a person is to the monarch. As a party game, it is even fewer people… Continue reading The Dutch succession (100 things #8)

The Dutch abdication (a 100 things #7)

Tonight, Queen Beatrix announced that she is abdicating and that her son, Willem-Alexander, is taking over the throne. The abdication will be final on April 30, The Queen’s Day, and Willem-Alexander will take over the throne on that day. (I presume this means that the day will be called The King’s Day for the duration… Continue reading The Dutch abdication (a 100 things #7)

Health stuff

Monday, almost two weeks ago, I wasn’t feeling very well. I assumed it was the beginning of the flu, and went home. I stayed home on Tuesday and Wednesday, and went back to work on Thursday as the flu hadn’t broken out. Cue: Extreme dizziness and nausea at work when I was standing up or… Continue reading Health stuff

Making the bed

In a fit of good intentions and cleanliness, I joined Flylady last year. I stopped before the famed sink cleaning, but I still get some of the emails that come through the filter I set up. From time to time they inspire me to make my bed. I won’t deny that there is a special… Continue reading Making the bed

Bachelor housing

How do you know you’re visiting a bachelor’s dwelling and not just a minimalistic one? The minimalistic decorated living spaces tend to look a bit more coherent. Also, the one flower pot does look like it’s mean to be there and not put randomly down on a massive speaker because he was expecting guests. Question… Continue reading Bachelor housing

Clean desk

I cleaned my desk before heading off for the Christmas vacation. Now – four work days later, it is almost as messy as it was when I abandoned it. But the feeling of coming back to a clean desk made it all worth it.

2013

Wonder when I’ll stop thinking “this is the first time I’m doing this in 2013”? Probably in 2014.