2 posts tagged “netherlands”

Okay, so I got back from Holland 11 days ago, but I've been so busy and haven't had the time to actually sit down and write about it because there is sooo much that I want to talk about, but i thought about it and seriously it would take me forever.  ^^;  So I'll keep it short.

I arrived in Amsterdam around 8am on the 11th, after a 9 hour flight, which I only slept 1 hour on.  xD  So I was so exhausted when I finally got there.  It was hard to sleep on the plane because I was so nervous/excited.  After arriving, it took about 30 minutes to go through the security, passport check, and the hassle of finding my luggage.  The whole time I was unbelievably nervous and my stomach felt like it was in knots.  Don't think I've ever been so nervous in my life to meet someone.  :)  We were supposed to meet in the airport by the Starbucks and Burger King, but due to a delay (that I didn't know about), Alex didn't get there when he was supposed to so I was kinda left standing there, wondering if he was going to show up, even though I knew he would, I think it only bothered me slightly because I wanted to be the first to spot him.  We had actually made plans for me to text him once I arrived there, so we could find each other more easily, but unfortunately I didn't realize I would get any service on my cellphone in Holland so I had no way of contacting him, which added to my anxiety.  lol  I man there I was in a foreign country, by myself.  >__>  Well, anyway, I stood there for about 15 minutes, kept looking around and such, trying to spot him anywhere I could.  I felt like a lost puppy in that airport, it was huge.  Finally, I turned around, looked up, and saw this tall, dark-haired guy walking towards me with a huge smile on his face.  And right away I recognized him, and immediately I thought 'holy hell, it's really him'.. boy did I freak out.  LOL  It was just so sudden and all those emotions kind of just caught up with me right then and there.  I didn't really know how to react, although I knew I had a cheesy smile on my face that I couldn't contain.  I can remember it all so perfectly in my head, kind of seemed like a scene out of a movie or something.  It was a fun and cute moment, we were both kind of awestruck.  :3  At first, I was overcome with shyness, didn't really know what to say or what to do, neither did he.  A little awkward, but we got over that within the first hour or so.  First thing we did after meeting, was order a vanilla latte at the Starbucks near by (was also the last thing we did before I left).  And then took the train and bus to his place. 

It was so awesome just seeing where he lived and being a part of what he did every day, it's not just some big mystery now.  Makes me feel a lot closer to him.  :)  Holland was absolutely beautiful to me, I loved the community and scenery.  I would love to live there if I could, really peaceful place it seems.  There was such a comfortable atmosphere, felt like home.  The people were really nice as well.  After the first day, It really felt like I had known him forever.  I was really comfortable around him, didn't worry at all, didn't care what I looked like and what not.  Just someone I could be myself around.  I was happy.  The entire time we spent together I had a smile on my face.  :D  It was an amazing feeling.  ^^

And even though I was only there for a week, it seemed like so much longer than that.  I thought the days would go by so fast because you know what they say, 'time flies when you're having fun', but looking back, it really seemed like they dragged on.  I'm not complaining though, far from it.  :)  We did so much together, and I loved every minute that I got to spend with him.  Had a lot of firsts too xD first plane ride, first time out of the country, first alcoholic beverage in public (still underage in the US xD), first time on a train and bus, oh and the first time at the beach.  OMG the beach, lol, so basically I've never been anywhere near the ocean, and he took me there on several occasions, and it really was just so relaxing and romantic.  I wish I could go there every day.  We took our shoes off and walked out in the ocean together, nothing special to most people, but I really loved that moment.  I'll never forget it.  :)  And the crazy seagulls that were after our food, lol, so many good memories I made there, with him.

One day we even biked to the beach to catch the sunset, which I barely made it since I haven't used a bike in ages, my legs were KILLING me.  =/  But it was all worth it, never had someone to just sit and watch the sunset with, very romantique.  :3
And everywhere we went, we held hands and kissed.  I never realized how comforting little things like that would make me feel.
Haha, okay, so.. I got completely trashed on my third day there, so trashed that I threw up and don't remember anything after I got up off the couch.  xD  Alex had invited his friends Tom, Ben, BJ, and Sosha over for a drinking contest.  To start off with, we had 2 24-packs of beer with some vodka, and after every 3 beers you had to take a shot of vodka.

DAMN...

That's all I have to say.  LOL

I've never drank so much that I couldn't remember anything,  I remember small bits and pieces, and I somewhat remember throwing up, but that just seemed like a dream.  Man, I really embarrassed myself.  I broke his toilet and sink, don't know how I pulled that one off.  And I don't remember doing that either.  xD  I was already nervous when his friends came over so I guess that kind of added to my bad drinking experience, lol.  That, and they got there a little late, so I kind of wanted to hurry up and drink before I got too tired to do so.  Because when I get tired, I drink no more, and I really wanted to win that damn drinking contest!  :P

Also we took the train to his brother's place, during the weekend, and had the place to ourselves, just the two of us.  Saw a million bicycles. >__>  Walked a lot.  Laughed a lot.  Went shopping together.  Played video games.  Watched movies.  Cooked.  ^^  Just a simple, relaxing weekend to ourselves.  <3

Went back to Alex's place on Sunday, followed by going to his band practice, to watch him, BJ, and Ben play.  And it was AWESOME.  ^^  Never really watched a band practice, up close and personal.  It was a neat experience.  I thought they were really good, even though he thinks otherwise.  I beg to differ.  :)  I finally got to listen to him sing too.  ^^  During their break, we walked over and got ourselves some chinese food!  And Alex took a few goofy pictures on my camera. 
 
Monday, the last whole day we got to spend together, we went to the Efteling, a fairytale based amusement park.  was such a cool fucking place.  :)  Even though the whole day was cloudy and practically raining every chance it got, I had a blast!  The rollercoasters were so much fun, we must have ridden them several times, and they had so many cool rides, it was great, and I really want to go again.  ^___^  Hopefully, I'll go back one of these days. 

Well, that pretty much sums up my trip, most of it anyway.  I was going to make this really short, but I ended up writing a novel.  We made so many great memories together, ones I'm sure we both will never forget, and I cannot wait to go back and make even more.  :)  I really had the time of my life there, with such an amazing guy too.  ^__^

And as for the saying goodbye, I already wrote about that in a different post, don't really want to write about it again..  It was just too hard for the both of us.  v__v 

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Happy 4th of July everyone!  ^__^  I love this holiday because it means time for family, food, and fireworks!  >__>  Going to my grandparents' house in Okmulgee, like we have every year since I could remember, it's pretty much our tradition now.  We always go to the town's fireworks display and we almost always run into people we know because my grandpa knows EVERYONE in that town.  LOL  He's lived there his whole life and he's VERY outgoing.  Anddd, I'm gonna take some piccys while I'm there too hopefully.  I need more pictures of the family.  ^^

Though this year my dad will not be joining us due to my parents getting a divorce.  It's still pretty awkward being around them both at times.  My dad began moving out yesterday though.  My brother and I went to see his new place and it's a lot nicer than I thought it would be.  Pretty cozy it seems and it's only like a three minute drive away.  ^__^  He doesn't completely move out until Monday, I think.  Our house looks somewhat empty since some of the furniture is gone.  =/  I don't like emptiness.  Ugh. 

My mom, brother, and I are going on a vacation soon to Branson, MO.  I've only been there two times, once when I was like 7 and again when I was 15, so that should be fun.  We usually go to the amusement park or something, but this year we're going to do other things.  I'm looking forward to it.  =D

Also, supposed to be going to the Netherlands in August.  Plane ticket prices need to go dooowwnn!  They're not as bad as they were, I just hope they stay that way.  >__>

Hmm and this week our cell phone contract was up so we bought new phones.  I got the Samsung Blackjack II with the data plan (for internet) and the damn thing won't let me get on my instant messengers or go to internet sites.  T___T  I'll probably take it to AT&T next week and see what the eff is up.  Though reading online about it, it seems like everyone has this problem.  ^^;  Greaatttt.  U.U