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De Koffiesalon Store Front in Amsterdam

 

Storefronts and cafés have always been among my favorite city subjects. Here’s a simple black-and-white sketch of a coffee shop in Amsterdam. I’d love to continue this series in watercolor and colored pencil. 🌿

Open Journal: What does being an adult mean to you?

 

For me, being an adult means taking your time seriously.

When I realized that my lifetime is limited, I started trying to spend it wisely — not wasting it on things that don’t matter. Part of that mindset is learning to be efficient and focused.

For example, I use the same bag every day. One bag, with each section serving its own purpose. Everything I need is always in its place. It sounds simple, but it saves mental space. I can just grab it and go — confident that I haven’t forgotten anything.

It’s a small thing, but it saves me time everyday.

Paris is always a good idea 🥐

 


The city is so loved by the whole world that it’s almost impossible to say something new about it — to find a truly fresh insight.

But maybe that’s the magic of Paris. You don’t need to reinvent it. You come here for the atmosphere, for croissants, and for that special feeling of beauty.

And the best part? Paris always delivers.

Book Review: Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata


When I picked up Convenience Store Woman, I expected lighthearted stories about quirky customers and the small absurdities of working at a Japanese konbini. Instead, I found a book layered with nuance and depth.

Phone Wallpapers #1: Flowers from Leiden market

 

Free phone wallpaper download — original photos to bring flowers, color, and joy to your daily screen.
NOTE: for personal use only. 

Groningen round trip

 

At the beginning of the week, I went to Groningen—just to catch my breath and change the scenery. I booked a hotel for two nights. Nothing ambitious, just a short reset.

First step to a dream (and some drawings from 2012)

 

Today I want to share some of my old drawings—more than 10 years old now. And along with them, the story of how I first started to believe: "maybe I can draw too."