There are dialects in Dutch?! can you compare it to Bavarian in German? If yes, its like a whole new language haha.
Oh yeah, learning a language in a country were its spoken is so much easier.. but also depends on the mentality of the people. I am sure that in some french village, I would have learned it way faster than in Paris. - In general, I am not a fan of big cities anyway. Most people are always so stressed and superficial there. - Losing track of the essential things in life... But I guess Paris was especially hard as I was just coming from the Caribbean haha - total culture shock!
You mean in Sweden and Ireland it was easier to speak English? yeah, I guess in the northern part of Europe English is so easy for everyone.. almost like a second language. I guess pronunciation must be hard as well as speaking those languages. My BF is from Denmark. I do understand a lot because of German, but so hard to try to speak it. - Yeah! Italian is awesome - and so easy to learn if you already speak French and Spanish :D Grammar is almost the same, words are so similar.. only the endings are different.
You did move a lot!! How come?! You are almost like a Nomad Jackie! - Well older yes, but not a lot. I am in my mid-thirties. :)
Oh yeah.. well I loved getting around so much and sometimes I miss it.. but having a real home to come back to, and settling down is also nice. I never thought I would go back to Germany though... but Italy is not really a choice now with anti-gay politics.. with these conditions not many choices left. We live a little bit outside of Munich in a small village with many lakes around. So its a good place for now =)
There are so many dialects in the Netherlands… have a look here: Dialects in the Netherlands
Limburgs is like that… the northern Dutch people can not understand it hahaha 🤣
Yes… the big cities are harder. In a village where they speak their language you would have learned it so much faster.
More like Spain, France, Malta or even in Sweden. Even if I try to speak those languages they reply instandly in English. Thinking I’m english… but I am not hahaha
Yes, the english language will take over in the future. As it is so easy for many people to communicate in it.
Let’s say my parents moved a lot… I left home when I was 16 years old. After that, just life. Or work (hubby) related mainly the last 7 years. Not many were our choices.
I understand. It is such a shame. I hope it changes one day… that is, if you still want to move. Not many countries left I know.
I haven’t found “my” spot yet. How can I with so many moves throughout my entire life. We thought we would settle here but hubby hasn’t found a job yet in 1,5 + years. After we had to leave the UK. 🤨 So another move is probably needed. We will figure it out.
I did love the experiences and the things I learned. But now… I just want to settle. It is so time. I have to start my art studio up again. All my art materials are boxed up for about 4 years. We never stayed long enough anywhere to set up. I am an artist and photographer.
Hahaha another secret language I see. ;)
I am sure the village would have been much better. Also, people are way more relaxed and I wouldn't have to escape that often 😜☀️
Well, it is also a compliment for your English then ;) It sounds like you were on the run for a long time. What is your hubby working in that he has to travel that much? I hope you will find your spot soon.
Yeah, I know what you mean.. traveling so much moving all the time getting out of your comfort zone so many times makes you strong and flexible. You see so much, experience a lot, meet many people, and get to know yourself also - a lot ;) - that is nice for some time, but at some point, you just want to feel at home and relax for a moment. It´s hard to never really settle for a long time... make yourself home I mean - like setting up your art space - So I cross my fingers for you to find "your spot" soon where you are comfortable, can relax, and do your things. What kind of art do you do?
Looking forward to know more about it @littlebee4. 🐝🐝 - now I know why you also enjoyed doing the pumpkins so much 😎☀️
Haha probably.
I like living in villages or even more remote. Nicer neighbours for sure. More nature too.
Thank you so much 😊 right now, he would be happy with anything.
Let’s hope we find our spot.
Exactly like all of that. Maybe it is also getting older… doing our thing and wanting a veggie garden, building a cabin for our selves. Settle… for once. We still can travel. Just I wish the moving stopped. A base is so needed.
A few examples of my work :
“Here we go…”
“longing eyes”
“Burning Desire” this one has been published in a large worldwide magazine in english and german. I wrote the step by step.
I airbrush, paint and draw with many mediums and techniques… on many surfaces even cars and motorcycles or walls.
I love being creative but also being technical in many other ways. I can build houses and fix cars hahaha 🤣
Have a nice Monday 😎
Oh yes, remote villages and nature are always 100 times better than cities with concrete, big crowds, all that noise and trash...
Do you have any ideas or wishes about where to go next?
Oh yeah, I wish we would have our own place with a garden and space as well. Here in Germany, it's pretty expensive.. we do rent a quite big apartment for not that much money (compared to our neighbors) but still, its a lot and a garden would be nice...
Wow, your work is stunning!! I am sure you miss doing your artwork! You are very talented! <3 Thanks for showing me 😍
Cars and motorcycles?! haha wanna see that!! - Awesome 😎 You too have a great start of the week @littlebee4🐝
I have wishes but they are not realisable right now. The next thing… we will have to pick between 2 countries. There is a possibility that we have to liberate each in a different one 😖🥺 if he gets the job he is being interviewed for. So much uncertainty right now.
I let you know if I know more… wont be this year though hahaha 🤣
It is hard to own a house anywhere right now in Europe. Or even rent…
I so know and understand.
Thank you soooo much 😎 yes… the things I miss the most. Being one with my creations.
I think I have an airbrush that I did on a car on hive… a wheel cover.
“Wheel cover “KENSO” original Airbrush ArtWork and the 11 Steps how I created it”
You can read there also about my divorce and that I moved to Spain alone in a classic mini from the Netherlands.
I so have to post more of my own artworks… one day 😉
Thank you so much, enjoy your evening!
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What would be your wishes? which 2 countries do you have to choose from?! so many questions haha - well this year is almost over haha
OMG that dog KENSO looks sooo cool! I am sure you gave your friend a great memory with that painting! I would love to have sth like that with our dog @elchapito!!! - And what an experience to live in an empty school with others! Your live is indeed very adventurous :D
Looking forward to see more of your art Jackie. - My pleasure and great evening to you too ❤️
New England in the US is my wish and we would almost have made it. But work changed and was taken over by another company, so all changed and our plans and preparations got nowhere hehehe that was when we left Spain.
I let you know when we select a few countries that are definitely possible. All is still up in the air 😏
Thank you so much ☺️ now the car isn’t there anymore he hung the wheel cover on the wall inside his house 🏠
Just let me know when you would like something created one day… we can always talk about it.
El Chapo looks so cute 🥰
Oh, the stories I could tell. Yep, it looks like one big adventure.
Thank you so much 🤗😘 enjoy yours!
!HUG