Monthly Archives: August 2011

Seasonal patronizing (a lack of kraut)

What I fail.. absolutely FAIL to understand is this seasonal stocking thing in stores. I mean, fine, I know stuff like strawberries can’t be around all season, but potted sauerkraut?? Why is it such a problem to keep a couple … Continue reading

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Favorite comics – New: SMBC!

I have found a new comic! Ok that doesn’t sound like much of an achievement and it probably isn’t but I just felt like sharing. My new fave is SMBC (Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal). Lots of science jokes and puns, … Continue reading

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IMMD

I was walking around town feeling a bit grumpy. The weather sucked, money is starting to get tight again and all my friends were at their jobs so I had nobody to hang out with. I felt friendless and jobless … Continue reading

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I can speak English (I learn it from a boook)

  I got my TOEFL test scores back today and it turns out I actually do have the tiniest grasp of the English language (115/120!!) Who’d have thought? The scores are a bit of a mystery to me, but all … Continue reading

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I R having a proud

Every year I come back to Groningen to experience my favorite festival. It is a lovely affaire, situated in the beautiful Noorderplantsoen. I have blogged about it often (here, here and here). So I was enormously pleased and proud to … Continue reading

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Trying times

Gosh, that was interesting You know, if they would tell you beforehand that the TOEFL is going to be read to you in a Bill Cosby voice, I think people would be less nervous about it. It was actually kind … Continue reading

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Testy

When I finished high school, I’d sort of hoped there would never be any tests ever again. Then, when I got to the University, guess what? More tests, and then.. some more tests And then when I got my MSc. … Continue reading

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Music: the good, the bad and the uncle

I’m having a bit of trouble getting this song out of my head. The terrible thing about that is that I actually don’t like the song, the lyrics, the band or the music video. One of the most retarded cheap … Continue reading

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Inspiration

  Some of you may have noticed my rather bus-like blogging behavior. I should really try to dose these things but apparently, I can’t. I’d been in a bit of a rut lately, feeling put down by the long unemployment, … Continue reading

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Say cheese

Say you, say me.. say it together.. now say cheese! My boyfriend and I share a passion. Yes, that too.. but today I want to talk to you about cheeses. There is a specific kind of buffalo mozzarella that is … Continue reading

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