Winter is here!

I've loved winter eversince I was a kid

I can enjoy sitting in the sun, but I absolutely love wondering around when it’s snowing. It’s not that I’m a huge fan of cold, but I sure do like snow. Now that winter has hit the Netherlands, I’m as happy as a kid!

Open letter to mister Bolkestein (in Dutch)

My open letter (in Dutch) to former politician Bolkestein.

You Again

Genre: Comedy
Length: 105 min
Cast: Kirsten Bell, Jamie Lee Curtis, Victor Garber, Sigourney Weaver and others

IMDb: 5,3

Pho shizzle!

What the pho?

Pho is a real signature dish of Vietnam. Every person of Vietnamese heritage has eaten pho during their lifetime. Come to think of it, I’ve never met a Vietnamese who does not like pho.

'No one can make you feel inferior without your consent'

One of my all time favourite quotes. Think about this whenever somebody makes you feel down.

Journey of a Vietnamese boat refugee

War is not the answer

This year is the 30th anniversary of the first Vietnamese boat people arriving in the Netherlands. The journey of a Vietnamese boat refugee is rarely spoken about, but it’s a journey that means a whole lot for my generation.

Apple mania

Apple's original logo

You’re either a Apple person or you are not. I know many people who have everything that is Apple related and they get rather upset when you’re not such a fan of Apple yourself. It’s like a kind of cult that I just don’t get.

It's all about me, myself and I

Don't overdose your love for yourself!

Don’t worry, this isn’t a blog about how much I love myself. It’s about some people who seem to think that the world revolves around them. I’m not saying that these people are vain and love themselves more than anything, maybe it’s the exact opposite!

Being a godparent

My godchild when she was three

Today is the birthday of my godchild Gia-Hân (aka Noa). Children grow up so fast, she is five already. Besides from being my godchild, she is also one of my younger nieces. Having a godparent is pretty normal for a Christian, but what does it mean to be a godparent?

Shopping season

The holiday season is just around the corner, but in my opinion it’s better to call it the shopping season. I know many people who like to shop, some of them even love it and could add the term ‘shop a holic’ to themselves. I myself am no stranger to shopping and I can perfectly contain myself from spending excessively (if I have to).

‘Where there is love, there is life’

Quote by Mahatma Gandhi

Today is one of those days with huge ups and downs for me. I started the day dreading it and thought that it would never end. But as I the day proceeded, it wasn’t as bad as I expected it to be. This reminds me that I have to embrace every aspect of life, because that’s just the way life works.

Music is my medicine

© Dr. Tim Lowenstein

I don’t know anybody who doesn’t like music. The extend of love for music defers individually of course. Nevertheless, I can’t help and wonder why music is so important for so many people? In the end it’s just a sound with rhythm that often has words.

That's life

This is a photo that I took in South Africa. It was the view from my house in Blouberg, Cape Town. I often sat on the latch in front of the house admiring this view. Letting the wind clear my mind while witnessing the magnificent sun setting behind Robben Island. So many thoughts came to my mind during those hours on that latch. My friends, my work, studies and just life in general. Where will life take me? How will it look like in the future? Well, that has been over two years ago and I’m still left with same questions.