‘This is how the perfect duckface is being done’

For all non-mothers: my apologies in advance. I can imagine that you are going crazy from all those moms who only talk proudly and lovingly about their child as if it is some kind of world wonder. I have thought several times that my child is the most special and intelligent little boy on earth, until I heard from another mother that her little one could roll over on his back even faster, started crawling, or said his first word... Not so special after all. But now I have truly discovered a unique feature that makes Otis in one fell swoop the most special little guy on earth: meet his duckface. No idea how he came up with it (Jon and I are not exactly taking selfies with such a face 24/7) and he has now understood that this pose is hilarious, so it is even performed on command. Insta-chicks, take note: this is how the perfect duckface is being done.

The undersigned is also not the youngest anymore and literally needed a week to recover from the whole Lowlands adventure. And no, I didn't touch a pill and drank a total of one and a half glasses of alcohol over the whole weekend, but those sleepless nights are really taking their toll. We can already prepare for the next event: Fringe Festival. In mid-September, you can see the coolest performances and acts from all up-and-coming talents throughout Amsterdam. Gavin-Viano's show is high on my list (September 6, 8, 9, and 15 at the Supperclub) and Duality in Unisono is a must-see (September 6, 7, 15, and 16 at Het Amsterdams Theaterhuis). But if you have to choose one, you absolutely must come to see Female Rappers. We will be performing on September 8, 9, 10, and 11 at Pllek in Amsterdam. I think I need at least two weeks to recover from this festival...

I would like to occasionally take a seat on your fashion confession chair. Yes, it was that time again: last week I made a fashion purchase that totally did not fit within this month's budget. However, I have a weakness for extreme sales. I literally feel like a thief of my own wallet if I let such a bargain slip away. And I'm not talking about a discounted item at Zara, but about a real high fashion piece for less. When I got home, I immediately sneaked upstairs with my new purchase to put it away as inconspicuously as possible in the closet. But yes, a pair of high heels with a marker as a heel does stand out... ‘Yes, but they were really very much on sale!’ I hear myself stammer. And then nibbling off a few tens so that they seem even cheaper. Sorry Jon, you are just married to a fashion addict.