Week 2739

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The storm has come. On Wednesday, we finally announced a major restructuring at work, which will involve essentially dismantling my team. And I’ll have to find work. There is time to transition, and no need for anyone to panic; the company is doing right by people.

Still, it’s emotional and stressful. I have been almost looking forward to getting past this moment when it becomes known, yet do not feel relief.

On Shannon’s advice I picked up Edward Carey’s Little (literally, a physical hardbound book). It’s a lovely read and I realize I’ve been remiss in not spending enough time with books. Most of my reading time is spent in bed with saved articles on my e-reader, which I value. But it’s different to sit in waking hours and focus on a long narrative. The experience is a bit of a detox.

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Maybe I’m in a honeymoon phase with my chosen country, but 14 years in I still enjoy how positive international social media is about the Netherlands and Dutch culture. YouTube is awash with jealous videos and this Instagram poking fun of Dutch tourists was met with a litany of “they are my favorite visitors” comments.