it's hotter than Satan's toenails!

I have the best and funniest sister in the universe. Talking to her always makes my day and she's always there for me. Ever since she's mentioned visiting, I've been consumed with the things I wanna do with her and show her. Last time she came to Amsterdam, I remember crying with her at the airport when she arrived and feeling suicidal when she left. This time, she's planning to stay longer and I know we're going to get into all kinds of debacles and sexiness no matter where we go. I'm very excited for her to meet Mic! I'm sure they'll get along and I'm also sure that she will find a way to embarrass the both of us, but I've always loved her consistency. I love her so much that I sleep with this picture of her beside my bed.. I'm not even kidding. 

D and I like to do new things together. I'll never forget the time we randomly decided to get our tongues pierced. She made me go first, which was a smart move on her part because had she gone first, I almost assuredly would've chickened out. Then, to celebrate my college graduation, D and I went out and got tattoos. It was her second one and she took it like a champ. I decided I wanted mine on my ankle which hurt so much, I was cursing the man and the next 4 generations of his family. I asked D to stay with me for moral support but I guess getting chicken was her top priority.. bitch!

I've been toying with the idea of a second (third & fourth) tattoo and I've finally decided on the location! I think it'd be a meaningful experience if D and I got more when she's here, so start thinking D! No matter what, I want to do something monumental and something we'll never forget. Since visiting Asia with her is out of the question on account of her IBS (just kidding, but she does have a weak stomach haha) the hassle of getting visas in some countries, I'd really love to see Auschwitz or go see the pyramids in Egypt. Either way, I'm pumped for her to be here!

thoroughly thought through

What a gluttonous weekend.. I stuffed myself with sushi, moussaka and alcohol- good times. Mic's good friend, Fabio, is visiting from Verona so we've been showing him around Rotterdam and Amsterdam. With Mic trying to solicit the services of the ladies in the RLD for him and us reliving the wonderful times we had when he played host to us last October, I think he's having a great time. Of course we all wish the weather was a bit nicer (it's June 12th and the heat still come on in the trams!) but we're making the most of it.


World Cup pandemonium is in full swing and I'm so jealous of my friend Colin who's in South Africa witnessing it firsthand. Holland plays its first game tomorrow and I'm sure the country will officially shut down as everyone is glued to their TV screens come 2 PM tomorrow. With Holland being a favorite, I'd say things are gonna be interesting. 
Mic & Fabs are out catching up and I should be re-arranging my closet (I put out my Summer clothes prematurely) but I'm downloading movies and taking silly pictures of myself.. I swear, whoever ever invented built-in cameras didn't want me to get anything accomplished in life.

My sister is planning to visit and though she's not sure when, for how long, and absolutely nothing is definite, I am beyond excited. The goal is for her to stay 2 weeks which would be like the best thing since my discovery of Wok to Walk. I wouldn't care if we spent the entire time sitting on the couch, cuddling and watching movies- I just wanna see her stupid face and be able to talk to her whenever I want. We're hoping to be able to travel a bit, which would be nice, particularly to Berlin, Prague and Auschwitz in Poland which I really wanna visit. 

The sun did make a cameo yesterday while we enjoyed coffee at the Rotterdam harbor and we saw something else to add to our list of things to do:

how cool does that look?!?!

Anyway, I need to get to the supermarket before it closes... ciaoooooooo

I get by with a little help from my friends*

This past week was a tough one. I was feeling unusually homesick and my body was being ravaged by a cold. I really just wanted some of my mother's tea and have my grandmother pine over me. It really got me thinking and I realized how much, exactly, I missed being home!

Don't get me wrong, I am so happy here. I love being here with my love and seeing him everyday. I love the freedom of being able to do whatever we want and all that one experiences living abroad. But I can't deny that I miss my family and friends. It also didn't help that I've been slow on making new friends (I blame this on my family & true friends in the States, who have spoiled me and make it so that I don't even wanna look for new ones!) But that is changing, as I'm getting out there and meeting new people.

But anyway, I just wanted to thank everyone for the kindness they showed me, particularly this weekend when I really needed it. It feels good to know that I'm loved and missed because I love and miss you all so much! I wish there was a way to have everyone I hold dear to my heart in one place (preferably in Spain or Italy, anywhere where it doesn't rain EVERYDAY or snow). I LOVE YOU GUYS & I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL SOON!!!