Dating a Dutch Guy; Common Things Dutch People Do

Wow! Look at that! I've been in The Netherlands for nearly a year now (and I felt like I haven't accomplished anything yet. LOL)! 

Anyhow, living in this country versus just being here for holiday are two very different things. And by staying here longer than 3 months means that I have seen a lot more.

Wedding Parties

I have not attended weddings in The Netherlands that much (only 2), but I have heard that they do that like three or more batches of guests. This is because the ceremony and the parties have different counts for their invited guests. What I mean is, everyone can attend the ceremony, which is normally held in the city hall (gemeente) and it basically consists of the bridal march and the signing of papers. The second part was a meal with the newlyweds. And that only consists of family and close relatives and friends. Then after, there is a party in a rented hall, like the reception with drinks and small things (finger food). Of course, the couple decides who they invite on these three different sessions within their wedding day.

Opening Presents in Front of the Giver

In The Philippines, when someone gave you a present, it is automatic that you keep it and wait for your "alone moment" to open them. Yes, that's what I like to do. Because in my hometown, gifts are something that you want to enjoy for yourself the first time you see it. But here in The Netherlands, when someone gives you a gift, they expect you to open it and let the world see what you got. Sometimes, it is even written, "Open Me Quick!". Hihi. I am not sure which is best, but yeah, that's how it is.

Another New Beginning

Hello lovely people! It is me again, Myx! Haven't heard from me for a long time? I know right, I've missed you too!

There were just so many things happening in our lives now, aside from the life-changing covid situation that hit all of us. Life twisted and turned but still, it must always go on.

And while there was the pandemic, Guido and I became very busy with house hunting. It was a difficult job since the house market in The Netherlands skyrocketed higher than what we expected. Well, we actually did not expect anything. We both came to this country without any idea of what to do, what to expect, and everything else.

But after a few months of looking, finally, after more than a year (I think), here we are, having the house of our dreams in our mind, ready to move and start another new beginning with our lives.

Though the house was actually not in the city where we really want to have one, we do not complain because this one is just an amazing blessing for us.