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I’m Jeanmiree van der Werf
My dad’s stories sparked my imagination, and my husband’s belief in me reignited my courage. After years of doubt, I’m finally embracing my fearless eight-year-old self. I’m done playing small—ready to shine (metaphorically, of course). Let’s grow and dream big together!
1 Piggy, 4 Piggies
If you read my 2024 recap, you might remember me mentioning that I bought one guinea pig at the beginning of February and ended up with four by the end of the month. How, you ask? Well, it is actually a funny story. Impulsive decisions At the store, my impulsive ass...
My L.G. Smith’s Steak & Chop House Aruba Review
For our anniversary, my husband and I went to L.G. Smith's Steak & Chop House, also known as LGS, for dinner. In advance, we checked the menu to see what we would order (we wanted to anticipate the damage to our wallets). Information that I was kind enough to...
Jammita’s 2024 Recap.
Dear Diary, I've been busy this year. I haven't had much time to talk to you. There's just so many things I want to tell you. I feel different since the last time we spoke (for the better). I'm more (emotionally) mature now, and I'm just so happy about all this year's...
A Wheek Before New Year’s
They heard the keys jangle as she rushed into the bedroom. She looked tired and preoccupied; she wanted to rest but still had much to do. She dropped her backpack on the floor as if she had forgotten her laptop. She's home alone, she realizes when she notices the...
Manda mi Dos Chick Papa Noel
Prome cu boso yama mi ‘Grinch’ di Pasco (pa (purba) di horta boso spirito navideño), laga mi cuminsa bisando cu e storia aki no ta pa critica ningun artista. E articulo di awe ta simplemente un reflexion di un cantica cu ainda ta basta popular durante temporada di fin...
Indecent proposal?
In the last few weeks, I've been watching movies from the late 80s to the early 90s (not that that's uncommon of me). I always like to see the differences between today's cinematography and those from back then. I also love seeing 80's and 90's fashion, technology,...
My Childhood Room Isn’t Green Anymore
In case you didn't know, the color green is, to me, the most beautiful color in the world. There isn't a shade of green that I don't like (yes, I even like the shades that look like baby poop). 50 Shades of Green When I was 15, Dad granted me one of my biggest wishes....
Stop di Haci Cos di Mucha Chikito!
Dia 20 di november tabata dia Internacional di Derecho di Mucha. Manera tur aña nos ta mira yen di adultonan y instancianan ta felicita nos muchanan ariba nan dia. E ultimo añanan por nota cu mas esfuerso ta wordo haci pa organisa mas actividad pa muchanan ariba e dia...
Pickup Blanco Cu Trapi Patras
Desde cu mi tabata un mucha Mi a mira mi tata lucha. Tur soda, cansa y sushi. "Caramba!", e homber ey tin curashi. Den su uniform blauw e ta subi trapi y echa baina bay ariba. Di chikito semper e tabata un bon pida. E parce yiu di e solo cayente Yen energia y cu un...
20 Years of Under My Skin
Imagine you just turned 13. The last school bell just rang. You run to your mother's work to tell her you will finally do it for the first time. She's excited for you because you're finally big enough to buy your CD (did you think I was talking about something else?)....