Home sweet home the Netherlands
My life is not less exciting here in the Netherlands! Some people might think that my life is less exciting now I’m back in my home country, the Netherlands after 15 years, actually the opposite is true! Or perhaps shall I describe my life this slogan :
“The purpose of life, after all, is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”
-Eleanor Roosevelt
We’re moving again… hopefully this will be the last time this year, I have had enough I must admit. We’re staying in the same city in the Netherlands. Our first place was only temporary, and I sincerely hope we stay here for the long term. It feels good our new place, a cosy place along the canals in Alkmaar, next to city centre, where the boots pass, especially with the summer coming, fantastic. And a warm welcome from the owner, a good bottle of red wine :-) A good new start.
And yes I feel lucky if you hear that more than 1000!!! people were interested in the apartment and we are chosen among all these people. Of course I did my effort but as the market here is so tense (also due to the Brexit because we’re only 30 minutes’ drive from Amsterdam) you can imagine that the owners are very selective. I really hope my life will be a bit more quiet…
As I’m writing the previous sentence down, I must be honest and say this is not true! I accepted a new challenge together my friend to write a book. WHAT? Yes, I will spend my time in the upcoming months to write a book about B2B influencer marketing, this for several reasons, from receiving more awareness and recognition about B2B influencer marketing, and for the influencers and also for myself. Don’t forget if you write a book, you are seen as an expert in your field (never thought of this I must say..).
Writing a book is like running a marathon, or losing weight. It’s not difficult, everybody can do it, just you need a lot of time, dedication and perseverance.
I’m travelling less abroad which gives me the opportunity to dedicate my time to this new challenge. One thing I know, it will be a huge lesson! And it’s fantastic to share this challenge with my friend, to keep each other motivated. Deadline for the manuscript is 16 september 2019, only a few months to go…..
And let’s be honest; it sounds very simple writing a book but I must admit, it’s more difficult than I thought….
Last but not least; I am so happy that I am now part of the community of speakers agency ‘zij spreekt’ together with other passionate female speakers. No complaints anymore if you can’t find any female speakers for your event or conference ;-)
PS: We are fed up with the leasing companies in the Netherlands, what a pain in the … to get a car and again a lot of paperwork. No leasing for us, we decided to go for a second hand car.
PS : Upcoming Saturday, 27th April it’s Queensday where the entire country is coloured in orange, a day of celebration, fun and joy. It’s been a while since I haven’t celebrated this special day in the Netherlands, my orange clothes are ready!