I watched JaImie Vaes: In The Vaes Lane and this is what I thought

Today I'm going to start on a somewhat more serious note. No worries, after that we'll just casually go through the episode of not even half an hour in which probably nothing noteworthy is going to happen, but hey, that's okay. It's just nice pastime, I think. But wow, I was a bit shocked last week by all the reactions on Facebook. They were so intense that I almost felt the need to justify why I thought it was okay to watch this show instead of spending my precious time on an educational, well-informed series.

To be completely honest: I find watching these kinds of series genuinely relaxing. And yes, I find Koen hilariously cheerful (and full of self-mockery) and I don't immediately judge Jaimie for using fillers and botox. Shouldn't everyone just do what they want? I don't think anyone pretends that this is actually a substantive program. That would be a bit strange, since it literally doesn't go anywhere. Except that Jaimie and Koen sometimes visit a farm full of exotic animals. Or that they go horseback riding. Or drink wine (that's a certainty in every episode). No, the tension is not exactly palpable in In The Vaes Lane. But I'm entertained by it, and hopefully you are too, so let's just go through the latest episode again. Let’s goooo.

1. ‘The evening itself was really nice. It was a fun opening, it just didn't end so well for us.’ Love how every week starts with a new statement about that ~conscious~ evening.

2. In which, by the way, nothing is actually said about what really happened. And whether there will be a wedding or not.

3. So you actually already know that those two are definitely not breaking up. Or does anyone really still believe in that breakup? I had high hopes, but unfortunately.

4. Oh yes, they are in the Champagne region I was so jealous of and before you know it, I had forgotten about it again.

5. I seriously still have no idea who that Willem is, but I think I would get along great with him. Champagne for breakfast? Always do it.

6. Just going to the Champagne region to pick out a champagne to serve on your birthday… Oh, she is really just like you and me. So ~relatable~.

7. But seriously, I really want to go there too. Sounds wonderful. French cheeses, an overload of champagne… I could get used to that.

8. Holy shitballs: 27 tattoos. That's just a small fortune you have on your body.

9. A fortune that I personally would rather spend on something else. Like wine, for example.

10. She looks quite stoic. Seems terribly painful, such a gigantic piece.

11. I have the feeling that Jaimie visits so many places but doesn't actually make a purchase anywhere. HAHA.

12. Not that she's stingy or anything, but with all those art dealers, now again for furniture, at that farm; everywhere it's: ‘I’ll think about it.’

13. Which of course equals ‘no way José’.

14. That your child turns two and you show up as sexy Tinkerbell.

15. Your child doesn't notice anyway, so why wouldn't you be the main character on their birthday?

16. Buuut, to be fair: I'm almost 32 and would also like an alpaca on my birthday. Who wouldn't?

17. OMG, finally we have arrived at the moment when Lil gets picked up.

18. Apparently, many cowboy stories have been added that aren't true. Which ones are those? What is true? Tell us oooons.

19. Ah, and dear Koen immediately comes to Ibiza to support her. Well, the fact that it's in Ibiza is certainly not a punishment.

20. Heeee, and Dieuwertje is also staying in Ibiza. In the former house of Paris Hilton. She has landed a nice job.

21. Although, does she also have to emigrate?

22. Now I must say that it would also cheer me up if I were sitting in Ibiza with Koen. He is really hilarious. I just hope the episodes are ready before he goes to South Africa.

23. And next weeeeek. Yes guys, it's going to be exciting again. Estelle has a new bikini and there is shopping. That's seriously the only thing we get to see. FUN.