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An expat guide to the Dutch weather
I have been living in the Netherlands since 2010 and something that has constantly changed is the possibility of a correct weather forecast. Summer in the Netherlands is like a boiling cup of milk on the table, which goes cold in just a while. In short, summer is really brief. You could hardly pay a couple of visits to the world’s famous tulip fields, “Keukenhof” and enjoy the look at bountiful flowers, take a sunbath at a beach, enjoy the sea waves striking your semi-clad body, roaming around in swimming costumes to absorb maximum Vitamin D, stroll in the parks a few times WITHOUT a JACKET and suddenly you realize…
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How I learned to move on and focus on what matters
Have you ever clung to something so tightly that it starts to hurt? I have. Whether it’s in personal relationships or professional connections, there’s always that moment when you sense something is off. Someone stops engaging—they ignore your calls, messages, or emails. Sometimes they even feign interest, but deep down, your intuition tells you the truth. I used to take this very personally. I’d try harder, thinking persistence would bridge the gap. But recently, I had a realization: with 8.2 billion people on this planet, I’ll be just fine if a few don’t stick around. This year, my goal is to release those connections that no longer serve a purpose.…