Spodo-Commodo

Yup, I'm still alive. I'm just terrible at keeping blogs and updating people about things, which is pretty stupid seeing as I'm trying to keep a relatively interesting blog about my year in the Netherlands: http://lizindutchland.blogspot.com/ So here's a very simple update of how I'm doing: - I'm doing great. The family are awesome, the children are sweet and I love living in the Netherlands. Also my Dutch has improved but I still need classes to get cracking on grammar. - I turned 23 and I'm still a loser with no future plan, but that's okay because my host family took me with them on their Spain vacation to Capmany. We also stayed in Ni

This Sunday I'll be going to The Ferocious Mingle Market in Dublin 8 http://www.thejosiebaggleycompany.com/pages/FerociousMingleMarket-info.htm I went last month to find an incredible mixture of hand-made arts and crafts, from jewellery to Day of the Dead themed pillows to teeny tiny crochet video game badges. There were also some traders selling off antiques and vintage clothing. The cheerful nature of all the traders is certainly welcoming, and best of all is that it's an indoor market equipped with an organic café that sells tea, coffee and unbelievable home-made pizzas. There's also a busker's corner where people are invited to perf

I'm leaving Ireland. I've found a wonderful Dutch family to au-pair with in the south of the Netherlands for almost a year and I can't wait! I get to indulge my Dutchophilic ways, and you can check out my insipid waffling at http://lizindutchland.blogspot.com/ I'll still be doodling and whatnot, as well as work for Nom-con since I can do most work via internet. Speaking of which, things seem to be going well. Apart from the Skits and Party Games, it seems like the Pub Quiz is now my job - which I don't mind because I freakin' love the Pub Quiz! I better get crackin' on those Microsoft Power Point skills! Do I have any skills? Hell to the no