Everything on Blogger is now Dutch

So remember last time I blogged and told you I was going to share more about myself and what I actually do. Well, let's dive head first into this next blog post with some real news about myself and boyfriend Hayden. We are now living in Amsterdam! (hence Blogger automatically turning everything Dutch).

My options are now called 'Opties'.

Yes, we packed up and left Shetland on Monday 16th. A few days into living in Amsterdam and I think I'm settling in comfortably, I bought a bike (bike seat isn't comfortable - Lars, my Swedish DJ flatmate told me it takes about a week for the pain to subside, then you can cycle in ease all the time). I've unpacked and settled into the flat. Also started working out how to register, get a job, bank account, choose life.

I get you Jess

I've never really been unemployed or not studying since I was 15, it feels like I have all the time in the world, and it makes me feel really, really sleepy. I know it's only been a couple of days, I don't want to exaggerate, I suppose the overall feeling is that I don't know exactly when I'll be working again. So, in the midst of applying for forms and that I thought this would be a great time to write a blog. I'm excited to live here, although I will miss family, friends, Shetland, also not to forget the Heavy Metal Buffet and Maddrim (which I will still be working with both while away!) However, since coming here in my childhood for the Summer, it does feel like a home already. And then, Amsterdam blessed me with a surprise visitor, check out this great photo:

SNES and ladybirds - the very embodiment of the Netherlands

Also, what with the internet and it's friendly attributes like Skype I can still talk to my friends. Like Lizzy and Ewan:

It's cool, I don't think they read this blog. They'll never know.

I'm going to keep this blog post short. Mainly because I am about to write one up all about my thoughts on Kick-Ass 2, a review if you will, but before that I wanted to post you some news from my move, and a big HIYI to all, and CHEERIO I suppose.

In a few final notes. Remember that 24 hour film Maddrim made for Screenplay, probably some of the most fun, although very tiring, I've had since Up Helly Aa. That kind of never ending hellery.

See blog post:
Accelerator Cables? Where we're going we don't need accelerator cables..

Here is our 24 hour film Small Steps:

Finally, before leaving Shetland, amidst all the packing, goodbyes, wedding and blues (festival) we had a grand old session in the basement recording a four part series of buffet episodes with a live studio audience. This was a great send off and I'd like to thank the audience who came along and the Buffet Team, in particular Dirk, for all the work in preparing that. He is my brother and now he is your brother.

So before you leave, have a listen to the first episode in this four part-er and learn about Dirk, Jamie D's and my favourite buffet moments as well as Five Finger Death Punch's new song Battleborn and, in my opinion the greatest AC/DC song ever. Listen and find out which one it is:




Yes, I have finally learned how to properly insert soundcloud clips. Another revolutionary moment for my blog. Gifs and sounds. Together you've got a film.


CHEERIO

Coming soon: Why not to watch Kick-Ass 3


Thanks to:
http://heyitsanythingandeverything.tumblr.com/
Skype
Lars on the sage seat advice

I don't really want to do this but.

by Marjolein Robertson on Friday, May 20, 2011 at 9:14pm

I thought I should spend one last moment of my degree procrastinating, just to write this note you know, otherwise I'd actually be working.

 Usually there is something on my mind to prompt me to write something like this, like my thoughts on Eurovision last time.

It's all cool I did get to see it. Although THE Netherlands weren't actually in the final so I looked pretty stupid in my Dutch strip and flag painted face. But then I probably looked more ridiculous in Niki's bright blue tights and Angry's orange XL long tee in Prow. I'm not sure. And to be honest after watching the Eurovision Song Contest I've been left with many more questions then I'd started with. Also everytime I'm guessing the countries of Europe on Sporcle now I try Azerbaijan at least three times. God bless Eurovision.


To be honest I have nothing to say. Nothing at all. In fact I want to go back to my desk, away from a computer and read. I suppose this is it, I've finally grown up at 22 and a day with over 19 hours of my degree to go. Going to sign of then and carry on revising.




But first I think I'll go for a really long plank in a corridor somewhere.

I'm revising and these are my thoughts:

by Marjolein Robertson on Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at 9:11pm

 Woah woah woah woah have I missed this years Eurovision Song Contest?
No. Thank god.
Jedward for Ireland?
Anyone, ANYONE can actually send in their own song.
Why is Holland under 'T'?
'The Netherlands'. The.
Fuck this Eurovision you've already blown my mind.