Author: Maarten

Bathroom: done!

Yesterday, the workmen have finished the bathroom as far as they could. We’re really happy with the way the room has turned out even though it’s not finished yet! Due to the fact that some things have been ordered but could not be delivered in time, a few bits and pieces were not installed, and the workmen have to come

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The painting has begun

Day 2 began with massive loads of painting. After finishing the ceilings on most floors (only 3 small ones to go!) it was time to start rolling some colour on the walls. With great help from both my and my girlfriend’s parents, we’ve made a huge difference. See for yourself! Before & After: More is to come!

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*drumroll* House!

As Arjen mentioned yesterday, we own a house! We’ve been hard at work painting all walls and ceilings (yes, that’s a lot of square feet of wall!) and today the guys from the bathroom have arrived They’ll be working on our bathroom for the next couple of weeks to complete it and fully redecorate it to be tailored to our

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It's a colourful world out there

We’ve been busy searching for the right colour to paint our house / rooms with for quite some time now, and as the recent movers know: it’s a huge task to find that colour that fits your requisites just right. That is: if you’re lucky enough to know what you want. When you don’t have the slightest idea of the

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Counting down the days

Yes, yet another major event is planned in the near future: the 16th, we get the keys to our very own house. The last few weeks have been all about frantically trying to obtain all necessary stuff to fill the rooms with, and we are nearing completion there. I’ve added a little countdown on the sidebar to your right, just

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Working life necessities

Some things just have to be available for any consultant to work properly. Here is my slim list of necessities for the working life as an IT consultant: (btw, they’re in reversed order…) Table Chair Power Coffee Internet Yes, that is right. Internet is a man’s best friend. Any IT consultant needs the internet now or then, and your entire

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Graduation time!

Tomorrow (Thursday 22nd of May) at noon, the time has come. After a six-year period of studying at my university, I’m about to graduate. I’m actually kind of nervous right now, even though I should be lying in bed sleeping. Blegh. It’s one of very few times I’m nervous about presenting, and it especially strikes me as odd, as I

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