Amsterdam Stories: Fun Weekends, Work & More

Hi darlings!

How are you feeling today and how was your weekend? I loved mine :)

It’s Sunday evening when I’m writing this post and I’m looking out of my window at the trains, cars and people on their way home. Another week passed by and I’m not really sure where to begin. Well, first all the good things!

So, last weekend I went to my hometown to visit my family. I was able to visit my sister, brother-in-law and nephew Saturday morning, despite our busy schedules. On Sunday I went with my parents to Utrecht for a yummy lunch and a visit to Castle De Haar. The weather was lovely and the castle was truly beautiful! It was the day before I would start at my new assignment/job (you probably remember I started earlier this month at a secondment agency). More about that later.

First, I want to tell you all the fun stuff. So, on to this weekend! My weekend already started on Friday and that was exactly the day I decided to treat myself on a yummy lactosefree/glutenfree brownie and a ginger tea. I also visited one of my favorite museums once again: Rijksmuseum. Ohh, and before I forget: I also wandered around the Amstelveld antique market. Even though I didn’t buy a thing, I just loved the unique atmosphere. At the end of the day I decided to make myself some pancakes to end the day even better (yumm!). Yesterday & today where all about celebrating my first paycheck. We visited Utrecht, stayed at a hotel and I did some shopping in Amsterdam. Ohh, how I love the hotel life with taking relaxing baths, sleeping in comfy beds and having rich breakfasts.

Now on to the less fun stuff (which is also part of life, sometimes). Last Monday I started at my new job. I think everyone knows that feeling of a first day at work. Even though the colleagues and office were all right, there’s just something that makes me feel … so … tired. Everyday I felt more and more tired. I do know I’m an empath, but I’ve never experienced anything like this in my previous jobs. Besides this I also got caught by feelings of limitation, lack of purpose and it felt like this job took away my freedom in some way. I’m not really sure yet how to handle this, but luckily I was able to recharge myself the past couple of days. If I’m gonna feel that tired every week, I’m not sure yet if this job is a match tbh. So, if anyone has any advice? I would love to hear it all :)

For now: I’m wishing you all a happy new week & remember: good things are coming. Repeat after me: good things are coming.♥️

X JJ