BEST OF 2013

I'm still a little bit in shock of realizing 2013 is over within a couple of hours. Thinking back to all 

my memories and experiences from the past year gives me mixed feelings. In a good way I must say.

So many emotional things happened! And dreams came true. 

I made up a list last year. A kinda "bucket list" for 2013. With goals I was laughing about while writing
it. And with laughing I mean I never thought I would achieve those goals within one year. But I can
assure you, I freaking achieved them all!

My biggest goal was finding an apartment in Amsterdam. Check! I still cannot believe I'm living here 

and writing this post from my very own couch which I bought for a whole lot of money ;-)

2013 showed me who my real friends are. I have a lot of them and would never ever trade them for
anyone else. I met so many new, amazing people and got closer and closer with all of my closest
friends. Words cannot describe how much they mean to me but I wanted to say them: I love you guys
with all my heart! You've done so much for me - which I appreciate so, so much - and I will be there
whenever you need me to be.

Another goal on my list was to travel more and explore the world. Well, I started my year in Paris so
that was a good begin to achieve this goal! After Paris I went to Berlin for Fashion Week with fellow
blogger Chloe. I've been to Antwerp twice, to interview the owner of Sal Y Limon. And the other time,
just for shopping fun ;-) In May was my biggest one; Bonaire. I finally overcome my fear to fly. And
I think there's no better reward than being on this island with your family. I was back for a month and
my Ibiza trip was ready for me. I literally  had the time of life with one of my besties - and now my
roommate - Joy. And this time I'm happy to end 2013 in my hometown Amsterdam (for the first time!)

I did the catwalkshow for Frenchonista, designed my own t-shirt for Nola.Nova, saw Khloé
Kardashian in real life(!), had a new tattoo, started my column at Metro Mode and worked together
with YSL. I also had thé best birthday ever. It will be hard to surpass this one. Almost impossible I
think. Partly thanks to one of my other besties Cherise, who gave me the best birthday present that
 I will keep as a secret for you ;-) 

This year was all about closure and my "yolo" phase. (I don't know if I'll leave the yolo
phase behind me yet... We will see)

Although you know what the most important thing is - love what you do and do what 

you love - sometimes you forget to be happy in life. 

The most important thing I learned this year is to put your own happiness first, always. Being there for
someone else doesn't make only them happy, but gives you an indescribable feeling as well.

I hope you're just as excited for 2014 as me! We're gonna rock it even more! See you next year my
lovely readers. I wish you a stylish and happy new year.