‘Beste Sandra Bullock en Cate Blanchett, wat hebben jullie gedaan?!’

It seems like Otis can sense it every time: the moment we think we have found the perfect sleep rhythm, he changes his rhythm. The latest development: being wide awake from five in the morning and wanting to start the day... Now we are a bit less enthusiastic about that than he is, and Jon and I are now walking around with serious bags under our eyes. Long live the creams and masks that give everything a bit of shine again. This Lift Up Face Treatment from A/N/G Cosmetics firms and hydrates your skin in 15 minutes. Enough time for a little power nap and afterwards I look like I've had a full night's sleep.

For weeks I've been looking forward to the new movie ‘Ocean's 8’: finally a cool heist led by chicks. I was mindlessly flipping through channels when I came across Graham Norton and there were a few of the main actresses, so I immediately stayed tuned. But to my great surprise, I saw two ladies on the couch that I barely recognized. ‘Dear Sandra Bullock and Cate Blanchett, what have you done?!’ It seems like they have completely gone overboard with plastic surgery; literally all expression has disappeared from their faces. And you're an actress for crying out loud; you're paid to show expressions! Tomorrow I'll be in the audience to check if the ladies have managed to do that in this film.

Yes, again something discovered that makes my handbag a bit heavier... I unsuspectingly opened the package that was delivered and inside I found this beautiful jar with a wooden lid. This lip balm from LO Amsterdam smells so divine that from that moment on I open my bag a few times every day to provide my lips with this scent. Yes, this scent turns out to be made from pure organic rose oil from Afghanistan, my favorite scent. I quickly ordered an extra jar, so I always have one in my bag for on the go. And with that, I also support the organic Afghan farmers; what a win-win situation.

After yesterday, I am sure: Amsterdam is truly the most beautiful seen from the water. The number of spectacular facades – which you can only spot from a boat – is unprecedented. And suddenly you look at streets and canals that you normally cycle through so carelessly with completely different eyes. Can I do everyone planning a trip to Amsterdam a big favor? Book a cozy, open boat (so not one of those tour boats or picturesque wooden boats where you sit behind glass) for the ultimate boat trip through the canals, and I'm sure that afterwards you'll be just as in love with this city as I am.