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)

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.

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

Phone Call from MIL

photos 2009 & 2011 visit

Last weekend husband got a long distance call from Mum who is my mother-in-law.  She is planning to visit us again  and asking us what are the possible dates that she can come over to spent holiday with us. It is not yet definite to when but I can't wait to see her again.  It has been over two years since her last visit last May of 2011.  Actually, it would be better to have her on December for Christmas time so we can show her around the Christmas markets in Germany and Belgium or even Paris!  So, fingers crossed. 

The Voice in the Philippines

I was totally surprised when Kris Aquino announced that Philippines will soon air The Voice which is very famous and first originated here in the Netherlands.  Yes, it started all here with famous dutch singers as judges.  Then it aired in Great Britain with Jessie J as one of the judges.  Now, finally the Voice in the Philippines with Lea Salonga and Sarah Geronimo plus two other judges. Can not wait to watch the program.

First Meet Up

A photo tagged by friends last week.  This is my first meet up of the year!   

photo taken @ Ede

Chinese Beliefs

frm starter, banana rolls, duck meat, german beer & my plate

Before Chinese New Year ends on Sunday ( i believe so), I and hubby went to our favorite Chinese Restaurant located in the border of Netherlands and Germany to dine in.  The last time we were there was with family last Christmas. The restaurant looks new because  of some  renovations they made to the place. Honestly, I want to eat duck meat because according to a Fung Shui expert that guested in Kris TV, the meat of the duck is good for fertility (meaning those who are trying and planning).  I do not really believe this but there is no harm in trying, right? The crispiness of the skin is what i love the most!  It is so damn good.

Ticket to Ede - NL

In two weeks time i will be meeting some old friends i met way back when i was still in the Philippines.  It is kinda exciting to see their faces for we have not seen each other for some time. Well, I still have to buy one train ticket for myself because hubby can not come along with me since his son is with him that weekend.  Good thing that tickets were offered again at a lower price than normal.  I am so excited!  Ticket is valid for a whole day travel in the Netherlands so it is really a great deal.  So for sure, i will be seeing you all soon and btw i will get the ticket tomorrow after work.  Just thinking what to bring for potluck, any suggestion anyone?

A Day in The Hague

I went to the city of The Hague where the Philippine Embassy is located in the Netherlands last Monday to renew my passport that will expire pretty soon.  I needed a new one before i can start traveling again. It was not that difficult to find the place because you can see the Philippines flag hanging on top of the building and i thought of sharing a bit of my experience.  They do not allow visitors go inside on their closing times, meaning you have to wait outside even if it is damn too cold. It would have been nice to have a waiting area especially for some people who traveled  far and arrived a bit early. I also brought photocopies of my passport as stated in their website but it is not needed (not accepted).  But everything went well in the end and sorted every thing out.  After that i headed in to town and acquainted myself in the city center since I do not go to this city that often and to might as well enjoy window shopping.

That afternoon I met Fey, a good friend,  a blogger and the owner of  Fe's Journey in Life.  She lives close by the center.  She showed me and accompanied me (thankful enough :)) while i was waiting for my brother to finish work.  Until we came across to a  2eu store.  I was completely shocked!  Clothes were price very cheap that we left the store empty handed.  Lastly in the end, I changed my mind and did not wait for my brother and traveled back instead.  Maybe next time will do something special because I need to go back in 45 days to claim my new passport. 

Mild Earthquake Last Night

I was busy blogging and watching tele at the same time when i experienced a mild shake of the  house.  It was like somebody was jumping and pushing the house to possibly make it shake like that.  I can not ask any one because i was alone and hubby was not home at the moment.  So, i did not mind what happened.  Then i saw wall status popping up in Facebook saying that they also felt the earthquake.  This is the second time in my four years stay in Netherlands to actually experienced a mild earthquake.  According to the KNMI, the earthquake had a magnitude of 3.1 and was referred as a natural quake that is normally caused by gas.