Even though it's still Christmas break, and I usually embrace the 'no planning' mantra, my alarm rudely interrupted my slumber at 8 am this morning.
Apparently, my body was eager to kick off 2025 with a bang!
I pulled myself out of bed and made it to my 9 am box class.
Initially, I questioned my sanity for signing up for such an early class, but those doubts vanished as soon as I stepped out of the studio.
I felt energized and ready to tackle the day after a refreshing shower.
Coincidentally, my mom called and suggested an afternoon shopping trip.
This was perfect timing as I needed to stock up on some essentials.
With the 'Sale' in full swing, it was the ideal opportunity to snag some bargains.
My first purchase was a must-have: a pair of sturdy winter boots.
Given the impending winter showers, I was on the hunt for tall, leather boots.
As someone who prefers simplicity over bling, I was drawn to these sleek black leather boots.
The soft wool lining was an added bonus, and the 30% discount sealed the deal.
Around 1:30 pm, we indulged in a delicious lunch at my favorite spot – a restaurant renowned for its mouthwatering chicken and egg sandwiches.
A hot latte macchiato warmed us up for the next leg of our shopping adventure.
My mom successfully found a few warm winter sweaters, including two incredibly cozy ones.
The winter color palette here tends to be muted and cool – a stark contrast to the vibrant hues of summer.
I often wonder if this color preference is a Dutch or even a European trend.
Later, we walked around the city center and came onto the "Winter Fever Arena," a big pavilion with a roller skating rink (a great replacement for ice skating), a curling rink, and a cosy patio serving waffles, hot chocolate, and glühwein.
Though the temptation was great, I chose a healthy dinner: pasta with teriyaki sauce, roasted chicken, peas and carrots.
Overall, it was a successful day.
However, a disagreement with my youngest son cast a shadow over the evening.
I'll share more about that another time as I'm still figuring out how to address the situation.
Goodnight, and sweet dreams to all!
Wishing you all the best in life and much health.
📷 Photos: Owned and shot by me with an iPhone 14
🔡 Text: Translated from Dutch to English using DeepL.com
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