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What’s the most charming word in your first language? Tough question, I admit it. If somebody asked me today, I wouldn’t know how to answer it, mainly because I don’t speak it anymore on a daily basis. It’s quite a paradox, if you think about it. When you consistently use a language for years, you get better at shaping, sculpting and refining everything you say down to the smallest detail. The way… Read More
Today I hit one of the biggest milestones of the year: I gave a speech in Dutch; my third language. Ever since I was a kid, standing in front of a crowd of 20+ people wasn’t really a problem for me. I was always “the class clown” in school, and I really enjoyed it. Every single time when there was an opportunity to present myself, I took it. It was a chance… Read More
Road to a New Life 