As a child, reading was one of my favorite pass-times. I bonded with one of my best friends as we discovered we both liked the same author. During the summer holidays, I could easily sit in the garden all day…
A few months ago, I did some crazy conference traveling: I flew from Amsterdam via Rome to Japan to attend ICCS 213. After that conference, I flew out of Japan via Minneapolis to Pittsburgh, to attend IBC 2013.I shouldn't forget…
For those of you who follow me on Twitter, you might have seen that I occasionally share some of the work of Alisa Vitti, founder of FLOliving. Even though mostly aimed at women with PCOS and other hormonal issues, I…
Conference travel can be exhausting, and I for one always notice how tired I am after a conference because suddenly I need an alarm clock to wake up. After preparing months for a conference, you shouldn't just shoo away from…
Too often in graduate school we are running around as sleep-deprived, stressed-out zombies that just can't juggle all the tasks we have to fulfill and drop a ball here and there.What if I tell you that I have never worked…
He often joins my meditationOver the past two years, I've regularly written about my explorations in meditation and mindfulness on this blog. By now, I consider meditation as important for my mind as exercise for my health. Over time, I've…
From April 1st 2012 until April 1st 2013, I joined in the "Stoppen met Shoppen" challenge. While the organization promised inspirational e-mails to keep all participants motivated, they only once send a half-baked apologetic mail to tell us that they…
With its more than 10 million views, you must have seen the Sound of Music flashmob.But I'm sharing it here:- because it always makes me smile when the thesis hits me in my stomach- because it comes from home (my…
One of the things I enjoy most as an academician is the ability to learn all the time. As I read new publications and get acquainted with new test results or new theories, or try to read about a related…
If you find yourself procrastinating and watching lolcats or kitty pictures online, it might be time to get yourself your own furry friend. Petting your cat, walking your dog or playing with your hamster are all incredibly valuable and relaxing…
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