Filipina Now a Dutch Citizen

My journey in getting a dutch citizenship started two years ago when I decided to get one.  It was after all the hassle I've been through trying to get a visa for me just to visit the family of my husband in Great Britain.  

First thing I did is to make an appointment with the Gementee.  They will then inform you about the process such as what you need to bring and of course how much your going to pay for it.  So, what are the required documents to get or qualify as a dutch citizen? These are the documents needed.  My birth certificate, married certificate, passport, resident permit and my A2 certificate for passing the inburgering exam.

They will thoroughly check every thing and could take from eight months to a year depending on the King's availability.  Why? because it needed to be sign by Him.  For more information, click here.  So my application took nine months but every thing was worth it.  I got a letter saying that it was approved and I just needed to do one thing to complete the requirements which is to be present in the ceremony. 

Special thanks to my family especially to my husband for all the support.  Finally, we can go to Great Britain with no more hassle.

(finger foods served after the ceremony)

Omaha Beach

Omaha commonly known as Omaha Beach was the code name for one of the five sectors of the Allied invasion of German-occupied France in the Normandy landings on 6 June 1944, during World War II.  Here are some of the photos I took when I was there.  There are also amazing restaurants around the area which serves mussels and fresh oysters.  If your in Normandy and would like to go to the beach, Omaha beach is the place to be.

Wheat Raclette

Reminiscing this healthy breakfast I had when we were in Normandy, France. If you look closely, 

it has a sunny side up egg in the center and the raclette is thin made of wheat flour similar to a tortilla (that is why i think the color is brown) folded on the sides to make a square shape.  You can ask if you want  it with salad or just the plain raclette what you see in the photo below.  Asking price is 4,75eu. So, don't forget to try this out when you are in Normandy.

Limited Edition Loreal Paris X Balmain

Loreal Paris recently release there newest collection in the collaboration with Balmain Paris.  This is the limited edition of Riche Lipstick Collection.  It has 12 beautiful bold shades to choose from.  The lipstick retails at 14,95eu which I think is quite expensive for a drugstore lipstick.  

You can check out my first impression, wear test and review about this lipstick on my youtube channel.  Just type It's Yen or click here.

The Best Seafood Pasta

I keep on thinking about this seafood pasta dish that I had a month ago when we were in Aromanches Normandy for a short trip.  I wanted to recreate this one or rather find an Italian restaurant that serves a seafood pasta dish and try it myself to satisfy my cravings.  This dish has a creamy white sauce with mixed seafood such as mussels, shrimps, squid and scallops.  It was just so perfect!

Essence Eyebrow Pen Marker

Essence Cosmetics has released there new products again and one of them caught my eyes!  It was like love at first sight!  This new brow pen marker is a must have.  I was hesitant at first but because the price was very affordable for a retail price of 2,99eu made me decide to buy it.  So, if you want to know my first impressions about this product, you can watch it in my Youtube Channel, It's Yen or click here.

https://youtu.be/BDPlTJjMbXM

Le Mont Sint Michel France ( A Dream Come True)

This  incredible island monastery in France in the region of Normandy finally made my dream come to a reality.  I was in awe the whole time from the moment my eyes saw this beautiful Monastery.  The place is just breathtaking.  No words can described it.  The long journey getting there plus the thirty minute walk pays it off. 

 

The place is packed with tourists from all over Europe plus tourists from The United States as well.  The top end of the monastery is where the monks used to live and now made into a museum.  Unfortunately, I can not share with you any pictures or whatsoever because we decided to skip it.  But if you would like to see what is inside the museum, you have to pay for 10eu each for admission.  

If you want to know more about my trip to Le Mont Sint Michel, watch my video here.