... and maybe I might also be right on the rest!

According to this article, and then more accurately presented by this other one, around 1.700 people die in Dutch hospitals due to errors or mistakes! I mentioned this problem in the past, its amazing it took them so long to notice there is an issue with health service in The Netherlands. And not only the deaths, but also another 30.000 people suffer damage during their treatment that could have been prevented and, of those, 10.000 are left with permanent damage of some sort. At least, finally someone is trying to do something about it.

Don't mistake my words... there's a lot I love about this country, if only they could perfect these rough edges then I'd have one more reason to love it :-)

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So this website hasn't been updated much lately and if you continue reading you'll understand why. But keep coming back, because I suspect there will be lots of news in the next weeks, believe me ;-)

This past weeks, since the extraordinary Queen's Weekend, I had to relax a bit as April was such a hectic month! Hectic indeed, but definitely worth every single day!

And May, although more quiet, has been another month which I won't forget: I've been enjoying some quality time with Miss C. (the adorable, sweet, tender and unforgettable owner of my heart) and my closest friends! This past weeks have shown me how incredible this summer is going to be, so much is about to happen! You should check regularly my website, you'll see what I mean!

And don't forget my Casino Royale party happening this Saturday the 26th! Besides the birthday bash of Robert Feelgood, who is bringing cool DJs to the event, this party is perfectly fit for the extended weekend we're about to have (Monday is day off, everyone!). My advice: don't miss this one!

Until then, check what I've been enjoying these past weeks :-)

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Every year, on the 30th of April, Holland celebrates the Queen's Day, and Amsterdam is the main spot. Thousands of people from not only Holland, but also abroad, come to the city to enjoy its transformation into an open air city-wide festival that goes beyond crazy and wild! And it all starts on the evening of the 29th (appropriately named Queen's Night). This year, the Queen's day fell on Monday, which was great because that meant a whole long weekend of celebration! And what a weekend!

On Friday me and Paulo already had people coming over to sleep the whole weekend at our place. These were three sweet sisters (Jenny, Karolin and Theres) from Germany, who actually came to spend the weekend without knowing it was the busiest weekend of the whole year!

Also on Friday I spent the evening with Miss C., as she was going Saturday morning to New York, to spend a lovely week with her parents. Although I knew I was going to miss her a lot, I really wanted her to enjoy the most she could in the city that never stops! So, Saturday started not so nice because I had my sweet Miss C. going away from me, but since it is for a good reason (her having a blast!) I could easily fill up my joy again during the day, specially since I had my Casino Royale party coming up that evening. Although somethings didn't go as planned (and believe me, they will change pretty soon!), I had a lot of fun and I guess everyone as well!

Then Sunday came and the celebrations started! We went to Niewmarkt, a popular spot to start the evening, where an enthusiastic and funny band was playing and making us all move to their 70's sounds like crazy! After dancing too much, drinking a lot, and talking and hugging too many unknown people, when the bash was finished we moved on to the Chocolate bar in Heinekenplein, which was completely crowded but still a lot of fun to be at!

There were not much hours of sleep before the beats of music in boats started pumping through the walls on Monday! I woke up with a smile and started also playing loud music for everyone at home to wake up and smell the party fever going on outside! What a blast! We walked a bit around the city, and then went to dance at the Stoperaplein the whole afternoon... well, at least until deciding to also go to the Chemistry party at the Amstelveld! The whole day met with tons of known friends, SMSing and calling all the time, on the huge mess that is this frentic celebration! I just can't wait for next year's ;-)

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