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                          10 Things to do when bored. I get bored often, it is not like I have no tasks to do. But sometimes the heart wants a little bit of adventure.  And some days you just can't sleep time off. Here are 10 things you can do when you feel bored.                                                        1. Baking I know this might not be for everyone. But is fun and you get to eat something sweet after the oven has cooled off. I didn't know how to bake anything. Until one day I got so bored I decided to learn how to bake. The first try was an epic failure. But once you get the hang of it making some amateur cupcakes is sweet. Besides, it's an opportunity to get chemistry lab creative.  Self made marshmallow cupcakes                                                           2. Go dancing Dancing has a lot of benefits. It is one of the few exercises that are fun. Burn off those cupcakes and shake them! Even if you can't dance, it st

                      5 ways to celebrate the holidays cheaper. Christmas is almost here, the holiday we all love. Except I am broke! Seems familiar? Even when you plan ahead Christmas can be a tight squeeze on your wallet. Times are tough, but as an innovative cheapskate I present to you 5 ways to celebrate the holidays cheaper:                                               1. Know your budget.  These are the basics. Try not to spend more than you have in your pocket. If you have for example $300 to spend on gifts budget for $250 just in case you go overboard while feeling the Christmas spirit. I know it is hard to say no to a good sale! But let's be smart about this. January is a long month.  You can't eat turkey for a day just to eat cheap noodle soup packets for the next 28 days.  I have nothing against Noodle soup. Sometimes it's a good budget-friendly go-to resort. Yet eating it every day doesn't seem healthy. I don't think that's a good

          6 Reasons Why You Should Love Yourself: Always be body-positive Let's face it no one is perfect, we all have those moments of insecurity. Everyone has something they don't like about themselves. It could be a personality trait or something that has to do with your appearance.   That doesn't mean that you can't love yourself for who you are. Here are 6 reasons why you should love yourself for who you are on the inside.                               1 Acceptance  Ask anyone you know to name one thing they dislike about themselves. Even when they don't want to admit it we all have that one thing we wish we could change. That is OK, if you don't like something about yourself you could put some effort into changing it. If that is not an option for you let's start with some wisdom. Life is short, do you really want to spend the rest of your life obsessing over imperfection? I know it is easier said than done, but the secret to self-love is acc

                               10 Reasons to visit Suriname   Anani strand (Anani Beach) in  Brokopondo On the coast of South America between  French Guyana and Guyana, you will find a hidden jewel in the amazon rainforest. This country is named Suriname, or as I call it home! In the native tongue, Sranang tongo Suriname is called "Sranang". If you are thinking about visiting a piece of paradise here are 10 reasons why you should visit the tropical South American/ Caribbean country called Suriname.                                                           1.   multi-cultured society It doesn't matter where you are from, what language you speak, or what your religion is. When in Suriname you will certainly feel right at home. This former French, English and yes even Dutch colony is culturally diverse. The independent Republic of Suriname is home to Chinese, Javanese, Indian, Indigenous tribes, Brazilians, Maroons, and many more residents w

                    10 important lessons life has taught me! On my vacation in St Maarten/St Martin Every day I meet new people in life. People who keep asking the same questions everyone wants an answer to. We all have our own stories and our own struggles, the important thing is how we deal with them. Did you ever have a bad thought in the back of your mind? Well, the first thing is we have to accept that there are no good or bad thoughts. Sometimes we can get a little distracted in our minds. It's okay, I have that as well. But I have learned how to deal with it because sitting down and feeling sad for yourself won't solve the problem. So I made a list, of 10 important lessons life has taught me. I hope it can be as useful for you as it is for me.                                  1. Is the thought relevant?   When you feel stressed out about finances or relationships the human mind often wonders. It may seem hard to control all the why's an