Little Life Update!

Hi there! It's been a while since I have told you anything about my plans for London and what has happened recently so I decided to give you a little update!

I am still planning to move to London! I actually already got into University of Westminster and I will be starting my Digital Media & Communications course on September the 15th! I am beyond excited and it honestly feels like a dream coming true! If someone had told me 4 years ago that I would be moving into my own little room in London when I just turned 18 I would have laughed in their face. Yet here I am, searching for a nice room in my favorite city in the whole wide world!
In the best case scenario I will be living in Camden in a few weeks since it's my favorite place in the world! (Who would have guessed any different)
I will stay in London for at least 3 years, maybe 4 if I decide to do my master as well but I really hope I will fall in love with this city more and more everyday and I hope to stay there.

Obviously I will have a lot more to blog about and I am definitely going to keep you guys updated with everything that will be going on!


Besides that, not a lot has happened lately. I just turned 18 (June 11th) and got the best birthday present I could ever wish for:  a MacBook!
And the highlight of my year this far has definitely been Amsterdam! About two weeks ago my best  pal and I went to Amsterdam for a little week and I had the best time ever. We walked around all parts of Amsterdam I had never seen before even though I come there regularly. And as tip of the iceberg, I SAW 5 SECONDS OF SUMMER! yeah baby! I know my fangirl heart is quite big and I am obsessed with every band you can think of but 5sos is definitely high on my list. I have the biggest crush on Mikey and when we found out they would be opening for 1D in Europe I immediately bought tickets. It was absolutely amazing and it was really nice to see 1D as well, since I used to be their biggest fan 4 years ago. Yes it was a week I won't forget!

Also a little fun story. Everyone thought 5sos were staying at the Krasnapolsky (?) hotel on the Dam but it turned out to be the old queen of the Netherlands who was staying there. I wonder what she was thinking when she saw all those fangirls waiting outside!

I will be going on holiday to Kos in two weeks so when I get back I will post some pictures and start posting more regularly! Have a nice summer everyone! Xx

Part 2

Part 2 of the 100 questions no one ever asks tag! If you haven't read part 1 yet, scroll down and read that one first!



51:Last time you got a portrait taken by a photographer?
Last year in high school I guess.

52:Do you think musicals are cheesy?
NO how could someone think that, they are the best.

53:Is Christmas stressful?
Presents wise no. Food so fat wise YES

54:Ever eat a pierogi?
No but I just googled them and they look delicious and now I'm hungry.

55:Favorite type of fruit pie?
Uhm.. Lemon I think.

56:Occupations you wanted to be when you were a kid?
Ballerina, writer, journalist, politician, interior designer, Harry Styles' wife.

57:Do you believe in ghosts?
Unfortunately I do and it scares the hell out of me.

58:Ever have a Deja-vu feeling?
YEAH!

59:Take a vitamin daily?
Nope.

60:Wear slippers?
Sometimes.

61:Wear a bath robe?
When I wake up I do but NEVER when I get out of the shower and I don't understand people who do it's so hot and sticky and no.

62:What do you wear to bed?
Knickers and a tanktop.

63:First concert?
Within Temptation!

64:Wal-Mart, Target or Kmart?
Never been to any of them.

65:Nike or Adidas?
I like Nike better but I own a shitload of Adidas workout clothes.

66:Cheetos Or Fritos?
Cheetos I think.

67:Peanuts or Sunflower seeds?
Sunflower seeds!

68:Ever hear of the group Tres Bien?
Who?

69:Ever take dance lessons?
Yes I did classic ballet for over 11 years.

70:Is there a profession you picture your future spouse doing?
Probably in a band.

71:Can you curl your tongue?
No.

72:Ever won a spelling bee?
No.

73:Have you ever cried because you were so happy?
Yeah happy or excited!

74:Own any record albums?
Of course.

75:Own a record player?
Oui oui

76:Regularly burn incense?
No but I do love them.

77:Ever been in love?
Not really.

78:Who would you like to see in concert?
Seeing 5sos this summer! And Aerosmith or Lou Reed even though he's dead. And Ed Sheeran!!!!

79:What was the last concert you saw?
Uhm Justin Bieber but it was years ago I swear!

80:Hot tea or cold tea?
BOTH! It's the only thing I drink apart from plain water.

81:Tea or coffee?
Coffee! Just kidding.

82:Sugar or snickerdoodles?
I have no idea what that is.

83:Can you swim well?
No I swim in slow motion.

84:Can you hold your breath without holding your nose?
Are you serious?

85:Are you patient?
Uhm, it depends on the situation.

86:DJ or band, at a wedding?
BAND BAND BAND I LOVE BANDS

87:Ever won a contest?
Yes, I once won a writing contest and a few quiz thingys.

88:Ever have plastic surgery?
Uhm, I don't know, probably not.

89:Which are better black or green olives?
If you want me to throw up I would mix them.

90:Can you knit or crochet?
Yes I can knit.

91:Best room for a fireplace?
Living room or bedroom.

92:Do you want to get married?
YES!

93:If married, how long have you been married?
I'm not.

94:Who was your HS crush?
None because I was too busy fangirling over boys in bands when I was in High School.

95:Do you cry and throw a fit until you get your own way?
I don't cry but I do ALWAYS end up getting things my own way.

96:Do you have kids?
Nope.

97:Do you want kids?
Yes really badly actually.

98:Whats your favorite color?
Black. 'but that's not a colour' do I look like I care.

99:Do you miss anyone right now?
Nope!



I am so confused why there isn't a 100th question. Every tag I go through misses the last question, why is it called a 100 questions tag SOMEONE .

100 Questions No One Ever Asks Tag

Hello hello,

I have been planning to do a get to know me post for a long time but I never really knew what questions I should use. After a little search session on google I found the 100 Questions No One Ever Asks Tag and I thought it would be a nice tag since you guys know most of the basic facts about me from my previous blogposts.

 I did find 100 questions a little too much for one blogpost so I decided to split it in half and start with the first 50 in this post. I promise I will post the second part within a week from now, I really do!!!!

1:Do you sleep with your closet doors open or closed?
Closed.

2:Do you take the shampoos and conditioner bottles from hotel?
Nope.

3:Do you sleep with your sheets tucked in or out?
Out.

4:Have you ever stolen a street sign before?
Nope.

5:Do you like to use post-it notes?
Nope, don't think I have ever touched one.

6:Do you cut out coupons but then never use them?
All the time!

7:Would you rather be attacked by a big bear or a swarm of a bees?
Defenitely a bear! I like bears.

8:Do you have freckles?
Nope.

9:Do you always smile for pictures?
I don't think so.

 

10:What is your biggest pet peeve?
Ohmy I have way too many! But my biggest pet peeve has to be ignorant or discriminating people.

11:Do you ever count your steps when you walk?
I used to, but not any more.

12:Have you ever peed in the Woods?
Yeah only when I'm drunk.

13:What about pooped in the woods?
Hell no!

14:Do you ever dance even if theres no music playing?
Who doesn't?

15:Do you chew your pens and pencils?
Yes and it's disgusting .

16:How many people have you slept with this week?
0

17:What size is your bed?
Too small.

18:What is your Song of the week?
Guns n' Roses - Paradise City.

19:Is it okay for guys to wear pink?
Depends on a lot of things.

20:Do you still watch cartoons?
No, I have never watched cartoons except for Totally Spies. Yes I really am a 90's kid, don't hate me.

21:Whats your least favorite movie?
Probably Pirates, yet again, don't hate me.

 22:Where would you bury hidden treasure if you had some?
It wouldn't be hidden very well if I told the internet, would it? 

23:What do you drink with dinner?
Water.

24:What do you dip a chicken nugget in?
I never eat chicken nuggets.

25:What is your favorite food?
Pasta carbonara (tortelinni in particular) or woknoodles with loads of veggies and sweetsour dressing.

26:What movies could you watch over and over and still love?
Notting Hill, Harry Potter, Last Song, Billy Elliot, Love Actually, Lord of the Rings, SCHOOL OF ROCK.

27:Last person you kissed/kissed you?
I honestly have no idea.

28:Were you ever a boy/girl scout?
NO.

29:Would you ever strip or pose nude in a magazine?
Maybe if the pictures were actually beautiful and not vulgair.

30:When was the last time you wrote a letter to someone on paper?
Last summer in school, we had to write a letter to our future selves.

31:Can you change the oil on a car?
HAHAHAH.

32:Ever gotten a speeding ticket?
I don't have a driving lisence.

33:Ever ran out of gas?
I just said I don't have a - nevermind.

34:Favorite kind of sandwich?
Mozarella, pesto and tomato.

35:Best thing to eat for breakfast?
Greek yoghurt with muesli and fresh fruit.

36:What is your usual bedtime?
Uhm usually around 1 or 2.

37:Are you lazy?
Yes/No.

38:When you were a kid, what did you dress up as for Halloween?
A gothic!

39:What is your Chinese astrological sign?
You tell me.

40:How many languages can you speak?
Fluent: Dutch and English.
A tiny little bit: French and German.

41:Do you have any magazine subscriptions?
No.

42:Which are better legos or lincoln logs?
I have never heared of Lincoln before so Lego.

43:Are you stubborn?
I'm the absolute worst in the universe.

44:Who is better...Leno or Letterman?
Don't know.

45:Ever watch soap operas?
No.

46:Are you afraid of heights?
Only if I can fall. Like I will go on any rollercoaster but I won't step on top of a small bench.

47:Do you sing in the car?
Yes but people keep telling me not to, even 3 year olds.

48:Do you sing in the shower?
 Same as 47.
 
49:Do you dance in the car?
Not really, just headbanging to the beat.

50:Ever used a gun?
Nope.

Kay bye. xo



OH AND BY THE WAY! I got an offer from University of Westminster so I'll be studying in London in 3,5 months! Blogpost about this later but just wanted (needed) to share!
 

Happy New Year!!!

I'm 19 days late but Happy New Year everyone!!! Since 2013 has been a great year for me and 2014 is going to be even better ( I hope) I decided to do a post where I look back on 2013 and share my plans for 2014!!

Let's start with the beginning of 2013. After I have had a bit of a down time in 2012 because of really bad back pains I decided for myself to make 2013 my year (oh how cheesy). I finally found the right therapy for my backpains which meant I could enjoy things more. I could go to school every day, go out with friends and exercise again. That last thing changed me completely, inside and outside. I had gained a lot of weight so I started to exercise more and eat healthy. It made me feel so much better that I ended up exercising at least 45 minutes a day and not eating bad AT ALL. I did lose more than 20kg in a couple of months but obviously it wasn't a healthy lifestyle.

In June I graduated from high school and got my HAVO diploma. I think this summer was my best so far. I hung out with my friends a lot and because I felt more comfortable in my own body I was able to enjoy things more. I started gaining a little bit weight because I realised it's not good if you keep yourself from eating unhealthy food completely.

I had to figure out what I wanted to study and as you've might read in my earlier posts I choose the wrong thing. Well, maybe not the wrong course just the wrong school at the wrong time and I wasn't motivated at all so I dropped out after 2 months.  I have always wanted to study/ live in England and I just couldn't bare it that I had to study in the Netherlands for another 4 years.

My parents weren't too happy at first but when I found a job they supported me. But they didn't know that I wanted to go to England yet. They knew I always wanted it but not that I was seriously considering it, mainly because they knew the costs of studies in England and they are about 9 times more expensive than in the Netherlands.

Somewhere around December my sister and I went to this study fair and we found a stand form StudyGlobe. They are a company who help people who want to study abroad, which I wanted. After a lot of email conversations and one face to face appointment I can now officialy say I'm going to study in England after this summer!!

I will skip all the details, because there will probably come a post about it later, but I am so excited and I'm so thankfull my parents support me!

If that doesn't make you excited for my 2014 yet, keep reading.
First, I have booked a girls holiday to Kos in Greece with my 3 best friends! I'm so excited and I know it's going to be the best holiday ever and a perfect goodbye party before I leave for Uni.

Also, I really want to get into blogging more. I do a post once a month now ( maybe even less) and I really want to try and post more often. I might do a bit more photos too, but I will have to find a good camera first.

If you have any suggestions for blog posts of questions feel free to comment! xxx JJ

Me, dad and sis in London last summer.