Big Jet Plane

I went to the dentist last week to find out that I had a few cavities that needed to be taken care of. I went again this morning to get my fillings done, and right now my mouth is kind of numb and Drew Barrymore-esque (no offense, Drew). I've definitely learned my lesson when it comes to flossing, and from now on, I'll be doing it every day. In other news...

It has been raining the past few days, which means more days spent inside, so to combat boredom and my brain from turning to mush, I downloaded a podcast aimed at learning to speak Dutch. I've only listened to a few podcasts so far, but it's actually a lot of fun. So I have a question for all of you out there reading my little blog: Goede dag, how gaat het met uw?

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Cityscape

So, I'm a bit disappointed that the Netherlands lost in the World Cup finals. It was a tough game, and the Dutch played great. It would have been nice for them to win, but there's always next time! They're going to be fierce competition come the 2014 World Cup held in Brazil (I'll be 25 years old then, yikes!). Anyways, onto less depressing news!Here are a few photos that are inspiring me right now:

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Amsterdam in the wintertime. Doesn't it look so pretty? I can just imagine someone riding up to the rail and parking their bicycle before grabbing a mug of tea at a local cafe.

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How amazing is this photo? Skating on the Rideau Canal in Ottawa might be nice, but skating in Amsterdam has to be so much more amazing. For people who don't know me, fall and winter are my favourite seasons. It's something about the snow and how it can make even the most unsightly things beautiful.

This video is amazing. The first time I watched it, I was in awe. You never see this many people riding bicycles in Ottawa. I wish Canadian cities were more bicycle friendly. 

I would really love to visit the Netherlands one of these days, and not when I'm too old to travel. Ideally within the next few years. I don't think I would want to travel with someone though, I want want to do it alone. I don't know what it is, but I feel as though travelling with someone who doesn't appreciate the area as much as I do would distract me from taking in everything around me. Once I learn Dutch, I'll be set. I have a few language books lying around. One day!